Would you be willing to complete a brief survey about our catalog system?

Start Survey
Close Button
Current Students - Please be sure to select the appropriate catalog.Current Students Notes
Apply Now Request Information Schedule a Visit

Introduction to Biomolecules and Molecular Biology - Lecture

Course Code:
BIO-251
Course Description:

This course introduces the students to structure, functions, synthesis and degradation of biologically important macromolecules of the cell such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Bioenergetics and regulation of metabolic pathways will be discussed. The interrelationship between the metabolic pathways and genetic defects will be emphasized. The course will focus on molecular biology, including the metabolism of DNA and RNA and regulation of gene expression.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
lab, Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites:

CHM-221, CHM-227, BIO-123 and BIO-124

Corequisites:

CHM 222, CHM 228 and BIO 252

Menu
Degrees & Certificates
A-Z By Department By Area of Interest
Course Descriptions
By Course Code (A-Z) By Department
General Information
Academic Calendar Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Accreditation Address, Foreword and Leadership Affirmative Action and Compliance Statement Diversity Statement Mission, Values Statement, Institutional Goals and Strategic Initiatives
The College In Brief
College Activity Hours College Assembly College Governance Middlesex County College Alumni Association Middlesex County College Foundation
Community Outreach
Career Training Center Child Care Center Democracy House New Brunswick Center Off-Campus Course Offerings Office of School Relations Perth Amboy Center Project SPAN (A Mentoring Program Bridging the Gap Between Families and Community) The Center for the Study of Prejudice, Genocide, and the Holocaust Work Readiness Program Workforce Development Program
Continuing Education
Career Training Center Child Care Center Corporate Education and Training Personal Enrichment Professional Development Project SPAN (A Mentoring Program Bridging the Gap Between Families and Community)
Enrollment Services, College Programs and Activities
Academic Advising Admissions Counseling Admissions Guidelines Admissions Policy Audit of Courses Bilingual Counseling Blue Colt Bookstore CampusCruiser / WebAdvisor Career Services Certification of Enrollment Change of Major Child Care Center College Center Cooperative Education and Internships Counseling Course Load Dental Hygiene Clinic Educational Opportunity Fund English as a Second Language Grade Reports High School Scholars Program Honor Societies Honors Program Immunization Independent Study Program Intercollegiate Sports International Student Counselor Leave of Absence Library Services Military-Affiliated Applicants Minority Student Affairs NJ STARS Peer Guidance Organization Physical Education Center Project Connections Readmission Registration Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Semesters and Sessions Student Government Association Students with Disabilities Transfer Services Tutoring Services Withdrawal from a Course Withdrawal from the College
Expenses and Financial Aid
Chargeback Expenses Federal Direct Loan Program Federal Grants Federal Work-Study Program Financial Aid Financial Aid - Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid Programs Financial Aid Refund Policy Financial Appeals International Students Middlesex County College Grants New Jersey Grants and Scholarships Other Sources of Assistance Payment Policy Refund Policy Residency and Expenses Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver Volunteer Tuition Waiver
Scholarships
Middlesex County College Scholarship Eligibility Highlights Middlesex County College Scholarships Other Scholarships
Students' Rights and Responsibilities
Code of Student Conduct Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) Sexual Harassment Policy Student Grievance Procedure Student Responsibilities
Academic Standards and Regulations
Academic Amnesty Appeal Academic Appeals Academic Integrity Policy Academic Performance Notification Academic Statuses Administrative Dismissal Attendance College Credit by Examination Course Time Limits Credit for Educational Experience in the Armed Services Credit for Non-Collegiate Educational Programs Degree and Certificate Requirements Developmental Education Procedures General Education Assignment of Credit Hours Grading System Graduation Midterm Grade Reports Placement Test Exemptions Prerequisites Previous College Credit Scholastic Standing Skill Assessment and Placement Standards of Progress Transcripts
Directory
Emeriti Faculty and Administrative Staff Nursing Faculty and Administrative Staff