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    Dec 07, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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BIO 100 - Basic Biology


An introduction to the following fundamental topics in biology: the structure and function of cells, the molecular basis and mechanisms of genetic inheritance, concepts in evolution, mechanisms of metabolism, and ecology. Open to students in all colleges, though students who need it to satisfy program requirements will have priority. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 100 and BIO 117.


 

 

Students in online lecture sections have an onsite laboratory and an onsite recitation. Lec 3, Lab 2

Core Curriculum/Core Requirements: Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Credits: 4



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