The lecture portion of this course deals with the molecular organization and function of cells. Topics include cell chemistry, function of enzymes, and bioenergetics, structural and functional properties of cell membranes and organelles, cell replication, and molecular genetic mechanisms. The laboratory experience will utilize appropriate experimentation which demonstrates and reinforces concepts discussed in the lecture. The student in the laboratory will gain technical experience in such areas as microscopy, exclusion chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and other basic methods in molecular biology. (Usually offered Spring semester.)Meets SUNY General Education requirements for Natural Science and Scientific Reasoning (NSCI)Prerequisites: College Chemistry CHE 120/111 or permission of the Instructor.Corequisite: BIO 250L