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BIOL 230 –  Cell and Molecular Biology (CRN: 43398) at  Cañada College for Spring 2025

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BIOL 230 Cell and Molecular Biology

This course is designed for biology majors and is an introduction to life functions at the cellular and molecular levels. Students learn about cellular structure and the macromolecular architecture of the cell, the functional processes of cellular energetics, metabolic regulation, photochemical activities, reproduction, molecular and Mendelian genetics, regulation of gene expression, and methods of recombinant DNA technology.

Units: 5
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Lab hours/semester: 96-108
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: CHEM 210 and BIOL 210, or 215 (offered at Skyline College), or 220 (offered at College of San Mateo), or 225.
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area B2, B3
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B2, B3), UC (IGETC Area 5B, 5C)
C-ID: BIOL 190; BIOL 135 S (both BIOL 225 + 230)

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Department: Biology

Number of Units: 5


Fee Description Type Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CAN Flat Fee $79
Section
HAA - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 01/13-05/14
Meeting Time: 2:10pm-5:00pm
Days: M, W
Building: 23 Room: 0333
Instructor: Nathan Staples
HAA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/13-05/14
Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:30pm
Days: M
Building: 23 Room: 0140
Instructor: Nathan Staples
HAA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/13-05/14
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: Nathan Staples
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 14, 2025
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