Introduction to biological molecules, bioenergetics, cell structure and function, elements of molecular biology and genetics, and viruses. Interdisciplinary course for majors in the biological sciences. Designed for students not specializing in biology. Periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical equations, physical properties and kinetic theory of gases, atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding. Laboratory experiments in stoichiometric relations, properties and collection of gases, atomic spectroscopy, and introductory quantitative analysis.
Emphasis is on thought and religion, political and social life, art and literature.
Perspectives on contemporary Japan are provided. Not open to students who have received credit for Genetics 10. An introduction to composers and major styles of Western music. Lectures, listening sections, and selected readings. For non-music majors.