BIOL 001. Cellular and Molecular Biology

An introduction to the study of living systems illustrated by examples drawn from cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, neurobiology, and developmental biology.
 

BIOL 001 does not have to be taken before BIOL 002. These two courses may be taken in either order (non-sequentially) and are the foundation of further biological studies at Swarthmore. It is not uncommon for students to take BIOL 002 in spring of their first year and then BIOL 001 during the fall of their sophomore year after taking chemistry here at Swarthmore. We find that students perform better in BIOL 001 if they have a solid foundation in chemistry.

 
Prerequisite: Recommended (not required): CHEM 010
Natural sciences and engineering practicum.
One laboratory period per week.
1 credit.
Fall 2025. Carone. Davidson. Egan.
Fall 2026. Carone. Davidson. Staff.
Fall 2027 Collins. Staff. Staff.
Catalog chapter: Biology  
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/biology


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