Durham Technical Community College - Course Descriptions BIO Biology Initial student placement in developmental courses is based on the college s placement testing policies and procedures. Students should begin developmental course work at the appropriate level indicated by the college s placement test. This course covers basic cell biology. Emphasis is on biological chemistry, cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, genetics, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate preparedness for college-level biology courses.
Laboratory exercises focus on basic biological principles and microscope techniques.
This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is on basic biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, classification, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. Laboratory exercises reinforce lecture topics and include microscope techniques. This course provides an introduction to the classification, relationships, structure, and function of plants.