Intro Bio I: Biochem, Gen, Molec · Biological Sciences
Biology, and how to think about biological systems
practised the previous weeks content through problems.
Lecture and recitation. Recommended as the introductory biology course for biology and related majors, and for premedical students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. SPS, Barnard, and TC students may register for this course, but they must first obtain the written permission of the instructor, by filling out a paper Registration Adjustment Form (Add/Drop form). The form can be downloaded at the URL below, but must be signed by the instructor and returned to the office of the registrar. http://registrar.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/reg-adjustment.pdf
4 exams each worth 100% lowest exam or half of the final and half of the lowest exam dropped. There is not homework but I would say you have to study for 10 hours a week to be successful.
OMG How to cry in libraries and stay up late everynight to study.
Biochemistry, Central Dogma, Kinetics, Experiments, Methods
I learned about Cell Structure and Function: Understanding the basic unit of life, including cell organelles and their functions, Genetics: Exploring the principles of heredity, DNA structure, and gene expression, Evolution: Studying the mechanisms of evolution, natural selection, and the diversity of life, and Biochemistry: Learning about the chemical processes within living organisms, including metabolism and enzyme function.
I am going to explain this class the way I wish someone had explained it to me. If you have 100% biochemistry knowledge you would only get a 50% on the exam. If you can apply the subject you would get a 70% on the exam. The remaining 30% is based on if you think in the same way as the biology department. The exams include trick questions that have no bearing on the subject on biology. The information for the questions will be written in a fashion designed to see if you can figure out the logic the exam writer is using. It is not an accident that the most successful students either come from Northeast America or have a specific educational path. In terms of the professors both are approachable and helpful. While they have different styles you will learn alot in their lectures. The unfortunate part is that it won't prepare you for the exams. My advice is to switch to an adjacent major and take biology at Barnard. It is not worth the stress.
exams are too complicated and test application and methods more than concept specifics itself.