BIOL 002 - Introductory Biology for Majors: Organisms and Evolution

Lower Division

Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 002L.

Prerequisites
CHEM 008 and CHEM 009 (lab),with grades of C- or better.

Biology 2 is part of an introductory set of courses designed for biology majors and others requiring a rigorous introductory treatment of the subject. This course is a systematic introduction to all forms of life, covering all three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. To account for life’s unity and diversity, the guiding principle for the course is the concept of evolution. Through the study of the molecular evidence, morphology, physiology, development, and behavior of each type of organism, we provide a broad understanding of the evolutionary origins and phylogenetic relationships of all forms of life. Required for biology majors and prerequisite to most upper-division courses.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
Three hours of lecture per week.

Course credits: 1