2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

BIO 100 Exploring Biology

No credit for biological science majors and minors. An exploration of biological principles of concern to the educated layperson. Topics include ecology, evolution, the cell, organs and systems, inheritance and disease. (LAC, gtP)

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BIO 101 Biological Perspectives

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Non-majors only. Biological concepts within a human context covering cell biology, physiology, genetics, evolution, ecology and interactions of humankind and the environment. No credit for biology majors or minors. (LAC, gtP)

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BIO 102 Success in Biology I

An introduction to life at UNC, the biology major, and biology careers for incoming freshman. S/U graded.

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BIO 103 Success in Biology II

A continued introduction to biology, the practice of science, the philosophy of science, and strategies for success. S/U graded.

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BIO 110 Principles of Biology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Biological principles from cells to communities, especially structure and function. Study of genetics, metabolism, development and homeostasis. Not recommended for non-science majors. (LAC, gtP)

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BIO 111 Survey of Organismal Biology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Survey of all living organisms focusing on diversity, life cycles and classification, structure and function, ecology and evolutionary relationships. Not recommended for non-science majors.

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BIO 112 Principles of Biology Applications

(1 lecture) Co-requisite: BIO 110. Explore current applications and methods of biological principles, while developing critical thinking and problem solving skills within biology.

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BIO 114 Organismal Biology Applications

Co-requisites: BIO 111. Use current issues in biodiversity to explore realworld applications of organismal biology.

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