BIOT 105 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

    Recent Professors
    Sara Carvalho, Nita D. Sharma, Laura O'Brien
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    17–24 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters, Every Year This course introduces basic laboratory research methods (measuring volume and mass, preparing solutions, using micropipettes, operating a spectrophotometer) and introductory concepts of biology (chemistry of life, cell structure and function, genetics) to students who are interested in biotechnology, yet may have no science background. Students are introduced to the scientific method; they use computers for data analysis and to produce graphs; they maintain a professional-quality laboratory notebook; and they become familiar with appropriate safe behaviors and basic skills required in a modern biological laboratory. (GR)
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:45am–10:19am, Mon 1:08pm–1:58pm, Mon 9:41am–10:31am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:20am–12:20pm