Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionBIOL 140 is a general introduction of biology as it relates to the field of biotechnology. Topics include the fundamental chemical processes common in prokaryotic and eukaryotic biology, chemistry of bio-molecules (proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and lipids), cellular and molecular biology, basic immunology, and classical and molecular genetics with an emphasis on gene expressionandgeneticengineering.Lecturecontent alsoincludesthehistory,businessandethics of biotechnology. The laboratory addresses basic skills and techniques common to the biotechnology industry. Laboratory topics include the measurement of activity and quantity of proteins, growth and manipulation of bacteria, genetic engineering and antibody methods. This course is intended for, but not limited to, students majoring in biotechnology and as a general education optionforallstudents,includingnon-majors.Usually HeldThu 1:55pm–5:05pm, Tue 1:55pm–5:05pm 