2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

BI 112 Concepts in Biology II: Cells to Organisms

BI 112 is the second foundational course in biology. The course focuses on the cellular and organismal levels in the hierarchy of biological organization. Concepts in Biology II covers adaptations of plant and animal life in an evolutionary context and includes discussion of development, body and tissue organization, homeostasis, energy yielding metabolism, nutrition, digestion, circulation, nutrient transport, and gas exchange. Two 50-minute lectures and one 75 minute discussion/week. 

A prerequisite to BI 201, BI 202, BI 210, BI 212, BI 230, BI 245, BI 255, BI 274, BI 276, BI 278, BI 305, and BI 345

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BI 111/BI 113 Concepts in Biology I: Molecules to Cells with Lab

Corequisite

BI 114 Concepts in Biology II Laboratory