MCELLBI102
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MCELLBI 102 - Survey of the Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Course Title
Survey of the Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Course Description
A comprehensive survey of the fundamentals of biological chemistry, including the properties of intermediary metabolites, the structure and function of biological macromolecules, the logic of metabolic pathways (both degradative and biosynthetic) and the molecular basis of genetics and gene expression.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Staff
Breadth
Biological Science
Prerequisites
BIOLOGY 1A and CHEM 3B with minimum grades of C- (or equivalent courses). Recommended: a course in physical chemistry.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8
Term
Summer
Weeks
10 weeks
Weeks
10
Lecture Hours
4
Lecture Hours Min
4
Lecture Hours Max
4
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
2
Discussion Hours Min
2
Discussion Hours Max
2
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
12
Outside Work Hours Min
12
Outside Work Hours Max
12
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours
6
Lecture Hours Min
6
Lecture Hours Max
6
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
2
Discussion Hours Min
2
Discussion Hours Max
2
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
14.5
Outside Work Hours Min
14.5
Outside Work Hours Max
14.5