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BIO 001: Contemporary Biology

Units: 4

Introduces the major concepts in biology including origin of life, evolution, DNA, genes and genomes. Principles and patterns of inheritance, biotechnology, biodiversity, earth systems, environments and disease relationships in addition to ecosystem structures, function, nutrient cycles, pollution, and genotypes to phenotypes.

Course Details
Anticipated term(s) course will be offered:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Repeatable for Credit: No
Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Badge: Scientific Method
  • Badge: Quantitative and Numerical Analysis
  • Badge: Sustainability

Requisites and Restrictions
Concurrent Prerequisites: BIO 001L
Open only to following major/minor(s):
  • Bioengineering (Undergraduate) - BENG
  • Biological Sciences (Undergraduate) - BIOS
  • Chemical Sciences (Undergraduate) - CHEM
  • Cognitive Science (Undergraduate) - COGS
  • Chemistry (Undergraduate) - CHM

Instructor Permission Required: No


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