BIOL 130
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.
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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.
