Nov 24, 2024  
Whittier College Catalog 2023-2024 
    
Whittier College Catalog 2023-2024 ARCHIVED CATALOG

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BIOL 151 - Cell & Molecular Biology


This course is intended for biology majors and students in related STEM programs. It provides an introduction to the structure and function of cells. Emphasis will be on how molecules are organized within cells to allow for energy production, synthesis of new materials, communication with other cells, replication of genetic information, and reproduction. The laboratory will introduce many ways of studying cells and molecules, including various forms of microscopy and basic recombinant DNA techniques.

Pre-req: MATH 076  or higher or minimum Math placement score of 2
Co-req: BIOL 151L  
4 credits



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