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| − | '''BIOL 130''', also known as '''Molecular Biology and Genetics''', is an introductory-level biology course typically taught by [[ | + | '''BIOL 130''', also known as '''Molecular Biology and Genetics''', is an introductory-level biology course typically taught by [[Matthew Jones-Rhoades]] and [[Judith Thorn|Judy Thorn]]. Previously, it was taught by [[Stuart Allison]]. |
==Course Description== | ==Course Description== | ||
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===Text=== | ===Text=== | ||
| − | * | + | *Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky and Jane B. Reece (2016). "Campbell Biology" (11th edition) ISBN 9780134505589. |
| − | * | + | *Mastering Biology |
==Course Schedule== | ==Course Schedule== | ||
| − | Biol 130 is typically offered once a year during the | + | Biol 130 is typically offered once a year during the Spring Term. |
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| + | ===2019-2020=== | ||
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| + | |'''Term''' || '''Section''' || '''Days''' || '''Period''' || '''Location''' || '''Instructor''' | ||
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| + | | [[Spring 2020]] || 1 || MWF || 2 || Your House || [[Judith Thorn|Judy Thorn]] & [[Matthew Jones-Rhoades]] | ||
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===2007-2008=== | ===2007-2008=== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:01, 8 April 2020
BIOL 130, also known as Molecular Biology and Genetics, is an introductory-level biology course typically taught by Matthew Jones-Rhoades and Judy Thorn. Previously, it was taught by Stuart Allison.
Contents
Course Description[edit]
Official Course Description[edit]
"This course will cover the creation, manipulation and modification of genes. We will cover Mendelian and molecular genetics and the central dogma of molecular biology - DNA replication, transcription and translation. Laboratory exercises will be used to illustrate principles and processes, and to develop bench skills and familiarity with the scientific method."[1]
Credits and Prerequisites[edit]
Credit Earned: The course is worth a single credit.
Foundations/Key Competencies: The course fulfills the Math and Natural Sciences Foundation requirement.
Major/Minor Requirement: The course is required as part of the biology major, and may be taken as one of two introductory courses needed for the biology minor.
Prerequisites: None
Text[edit]
- Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky and Jane B. Reece (2016). "Campbell Biology" (11th edition) ISBN 9780134505589.
- Mastering Biology
Course Schedule[edit]
Biol 130 is typically offered once a year during the Spring Term.
2019-2020[edit]
| Term | Section | Days | Period | Location | Instructor |
| Spring 2020 | 1 | MWF | 2 | Your House | Judy Thorn & Matthew Jones-Rhoades |
2007-2008[edit]
| Term | Section | Days | Period | Location | Instructor |
| Fall 2007 | 1 | MWF | 2 | SMC A110 | Judy Thorn |
2006-2007[edit]
| Term | Section | Days | Period | Location | Instructor |
| Fall 2006 | 1 | MWF | 2 | SMC A110 | Stuart Allison/Christopher Thompson |
Reviews[edit]
The course is similar to the other intro-level Bio courses; see BIOL 110 for more information.
