An Integrated Introduction to the Life Sciences: Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Cell Biology
LIFESCI 1A
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Description
What are the fundamental features of living systems? What are the molecules imparting them and how do their chemical properties explain their biological roles? The answers form a basis for understanding the molecules of life, the cell, diseases, and medicines. In contrast with traditional presentations of relevant scientific disciplines in separate courses, we take an integrated approach, presenting chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology framed within central problems such as the biology of viral infections.
Course Notes
This class requires students to enroll in an untimed, placeholder section during registration and to submit time preferences as listed on the course website. Weekly section consists of discussion (75min) and lab (75min) at one assigned section time (150min total). Students will be asked to submit their preferred section times in advance before the end of registration. For more information about the section assignment process and how to submit time preferences, please see the course website. Sections will be assigned in my.harvard by April 26 for returning students and by Aug 22 for incoming students. This course, in combination with Life Sciences 1b, constitutes an integrated introduction to the Life Sciences. SECTIONING TIMES OFFERED: Wed 6-8.45pm Thu 9-11.45am Thu 3-5.45pm Fri 9-11.45am Fri 12-2.45pm
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
