BIOL-121 Introductory Biology I

4 cr.

An introduction to the basic processes of living organisms. Topics to be covered will include cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, metabolism, photosynthesis, the basic chemical processes, introductory biochemistry, energetics, enzyme structure and function, protein synthesis, and basic Mendelian genetics. Course includes 1 credit hour lab component. [NM Common Course Number BIOL 1214, Area III; Laboratory Science] Prerequisites: MATH-095, (RDNG-099 or RDNG-113), and ENGL-099 or appropriate Math, Reading, and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: All