2022-23 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 11, 2024  
2022-23 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]



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BIO 173* - Biology for Biotechnology

(4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion  of MTE 1-5 or MDE 10 , and a placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in EDE 11* /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.

Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation  

Description: Introduces the student to biological concepts essential to the understanding of biotechnology. Focuses on the structural organization, function, and chemical nature of the cell. Studies cellular processes such as membrane transport, information, processing, reproduction and heredity. Emphasizes laboratory methods of biotechnology. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.



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