This course introduces molecular, structural and functional organization in both prokaryotic and eucaryotic cells. Topics include chemical composition of cells, plasma membrane, cell surface, cytoplasmic membranes, mitochondria and respiration, chloroplasts and photosynthesis, cytoskeleton, nucleus, cell division, DNA replication, and protein synthesis. PREREQ: BIOL 1506. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3.