Introductory cell structure and function. Origin of life, development of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell lineages, energy conversions, the compartmentation of biochemical functions within a cell, and intercellular communication. Genetic control of cell activities, mechanisms of molecular genetics, and their application in genetic engineering and biotechnology.

Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Biology 107 or Environmental Science 107

Prerequisites: (Biology 30 or equivalent) and (Chemistry 30 or equivalent)
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