2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Apr 20, 2024

2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I

The goals of the two-semester biology introductory sequence are: (1) to provide an understanding of the unifying themes in modern biology, (2) to introduce the diversity of life at all levels of organization, and (3) to illustrate the methods and modes of scientific inquiry currently used in the biological sciences. During the fall semester (BIOL 101) the focus is on fundamental principles of evolution and genetics, whereas in the spring (BIOL 102) the diversity of life, from cells to organisms, is explored. The fall and spring courses do not have to be taken in sequence but both are pre-requisites for all advanced courses in biology. BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 each have two sections. Section 1 of each course is a general survey of biological concepts. Section 2 covers the same general concepts, but focuses on a topic of societal importance, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis, or climate change and agriculture (specific foci change from year to year).

Corequisites: Must register for lab for BIOL 101.

Course Designation/Attribute: SP

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every year.