2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

BI 111 Concepts in Biology I: Molecules to Cells

BI 111 is the first foundational course in biology and provides an introduction to the molecular concepts that form the basis of cellular life. Concepts in Biology I covers the basic principles of evolution, biochemistry, cell structure and function, signal transduction, cell division, transmission genetics, the central dogma of molecular biology, and control of gene expression. Two 50-minute lectures and one 75-minute discussion/week. 

A prerequisite to BI 112, BI 201, BI 202, BI 205, BI 206, BI 212, and BI 230; PS 335, PS 350, PS 351, PS 352, and PS 353

Credits

3

Corequisite

BI 113 Concepts in Biology I Laboratory