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BIO173: Biology for Biotechnology
BIO173: Biology for Biotechnology
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.
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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Department
Biology
Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
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Mountain Gateway Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
Northern Virginia Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
Southside Virginia Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
Southwest Virginia Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
Tidewater Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
Virginia Highlands Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
Virginia Western Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
Wytheville Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
James Madison University | BIOTOOO | General Biotechnology Credit | 4-Year | |
Longwood University | BIOL1XX | Biology Elective | 4-Year | |
Roanoke College | BIOLT | Biology Transfer | 4-Year | |
Radford University | BIOL1ELE | Biology 100 Level Elective | 4-Year | |
George Mason University | BIOL---- | Biology Elective | 4-Year | |
William & Mary | BIOL1XX | Biology Elective Course | Actual transfer credit may vary based on credit earned at host institution. | 4-Year |
Old Dominion University | BIOL1ELE | ELECTIVE | 4-Year | |
Marymount University | BIO901 | Biology Elective (TR) | 4-Year | |
Bluefield College | GESCI | Science with Lab Met | 4-Year | |
Randolph College | XXXX0000 | TRANSFER CREDIT PLACEHOLDER | Transferred credits apply only toward total credit hours required for graduation. | 4-Year |
Virginia Commonwealth University | BIOL1XX | BIOL Transfer Elective | 4-Year |
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