BIO-155: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
- 4 Credit Hours
- Biology Department
- Summer 2026
Course Description
Principles of biology with an emphasis on cellular structure and function, and evolution. Topics will include cellular metabolism, molecular genetics, Mendelian genetics, natural selection and speciation. The laboratory features activities and experiments that reinforce the concepts presented in lecture. This course is one of two foundation courses in introductory biology for science majors or science-interested students. This course is chemistry-intensive and is best approached with a strong background in math and chemistry. Two class hours, one conference hour, three laboratory hours.
Prerequisites
Living Environment Regents Exam score of 80 or higher (or equivalent for students that did not attend New York State Public School), or a C or higher in BIO 120, BIO 156, or BIO 148; and MCC level 8 mathematics placement, or a C or higher in MTH 104.
Register for this CourseBIO-155 Sections for Summer 2026
1 Section Offered
BIO-155, Section 515
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 309 | Jun 1st, 2026 – Jul 2nd, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Lecture | Online | Jun 1st, 2026 – Jul 2nd, 2026 | N/A |
| Conference | Online | Jun 1st, 2026 – Jul 2nd, 2026 | N/A |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 309 |
| Date(s) | Jun 1st, 2026 – Jul 2nd, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Online |
| Date(s) | Jun 1st, 2026 – Jul 2nd, 2026 |
| Day / Time | N/A |
| Type | Conference |
| Location | Online |
| Date(s) | Jun 1st, 2026 – Jul 2nd, 2026 |
| Day / Time | N/A |