Aug 08, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIO 1630 General Biology: Cell, Molecular, and Genetics


For students intending to major in biology, provides a background in biological principles. Similarities and differences between living organisms, both plant and animal, are discussed. Subcellular and cellular structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, genetics, DNA structure, replication, transcription, and protein synthesis.  Students will be charged an additional Biology Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.

UCC Area H (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Natural Sciences) Course Objectives: Explore and engage in processes, techniques, and strategies that foster curiosity, promote inquiry, and yield well-reasoned conclusions and solutions concerning humans and the world they live in.

   Matriculation into the BS Biotechnology Program  B.  Restricted  to  the  following  majors/minors:    Biology  BS, Biotechnology  BS, Biology  Minor, Integrated Math and Science  BA, Computer  Science  BS,  Environmental Science  BS,  Environmental Sustainability BS,  Mathematics  BA, Post-Baccalaurate Pre-Prof Prg  (PBPP),  or  Undeclared. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1620  
Credits: 4.0