BIOL1101 - Introduction to Biology A

Status
A
Activity
LAB
Section number integer
911
Title (text only)
Introduction to Biology A
Term session
1
Term
2024B
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
911
Section ID
BIOL1101911
Course number integer
1101
Meeting times
TR 10:15 AM-1:14 PM
Meeting location
LEVN L11
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Linda Robinson
Karl G Siegert
John E. Zimmerman
Description
General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health.
Course number only
1101
Fulfills
Living World Sector
Use local description
No

BIOL1101 - Introduction to Biology A

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
910
Title (text only)
Introduction to Biology A
Term session
1
Term
2024B
Subject area
BIOL
Section number only
910
Section ID
BIOL1101910
Course number integer
1101
Meeting times
MTWRF 1:45 PM-3:29 PM
Meeting location
LLAB 109
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
John E. Zimmerman
Description
General principles of biology focusing on the basic chemistry of life, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in all types of living organisms. Particular emphasis will be given to links between the fundamental processes covered and current challenges of humankind in the areas of energy, food, and health.
Course number only
1101
Fulfills
Living World Sector
Use local description
No

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