BMEN 201 — General Biology
Biomedical Engineering · University of Ghana
Introduction to the science of life. Characteristics and various levels of organisation of living things. Molecular basis of cellular structure and functions (prokaryotic, eukaryotic). Bioelements. Biomolecules: carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, nucleotides and nucleic acids. The cell cycle: Interphase and Mitosis. Introduction to protein synthesis. Basic genetics: chromosomes, genes, gene action and inheritance. Brief coverage of major groups of (plant and animal) kingdoms and their characteristics (morphological, anatomical). Brief coverage of animal body organization and plant body organization. Living organisms and disease: introduction to pathogens. Role of the engineer in facilitating biological studies, overview of various equipment used in laboratory and field studies.
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester One
Other courses on this programme
- BIEN 204 — Introduction to the Structure and Properties of Materials
- BMEN 202 — Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- BMEN 301 — Human Biology I
- BMEN 302 — Human Biology II - Physiology
- BMEN 303 — Bioinstrumentation
- BMEN 304 — Solution and Colloid Chemistry - Electrochemistry
- BMEN 305 — Biomaterials
- BMEN 306 — Design and Selection of Biomaterials
- BMEN 307 — Biomechanics
- BMEN 308 — Design of Mechanical Systems
- BMEN 309 — Research Methods
- BMEN 312 — Medical Imaging
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).