Recommended for all pre-med and biology majors. The principles of development of vertebrates, beginning with the cleavage of the egg, tracing the changes and modifications to the formation of the adult structure with comparative studies of the systems of selected chordate animals. Required of all pre-med students. Four Credits Studies the structure and function of the cell, while examining the highly significant and diversified roles that cells play in living organisms. Includes information about major macromolecules, organelles and their functions, such as protein synthesis, cellular respiration, replication, and characteristics of different type cells.
Lab includes biotechnological and biochemical experiments.
CHM 201 recommended. Two lectures and two three-hour laboratory periods weekly. Chemistry 201 recommended. A variety of experiments, inquiry situations and learning center ideas are explored. This course is required of all biological science-teaching majors.