Biology
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Courses | BIOL186
BIOL186: Physiology and Cell Biology
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100-level
Course level
4
Programs that name this course
3
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Description
Catalog description
An introductory course in the biological sciences. Biological chemistry, cellular diversity, membrane structure and function, energy transduction, DNA replication. Structure, growth, nutrition, and development of plants; principles of animal physiology including homeostatic mechanisms, circulation, gas exchange, osmoregulation, thermoregulation, defense systems, chemical signalling, reproduction and development.
Supplemental Notes
Catalog notes
- Credit will be granted for only one of BIOL 186, BIOL 190A.
- BIOL 184 and BIOL 186 may be taken in any order. Students who have passed a placement exam may request permission to register in the course.
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Additional course requirements
- Anatomy and Physiology 12
- Biology 11
- Biology 12
- Life Sciences 11
- or permission of the department
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