2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

BIO 100 Exploring Biology

(3 lecture) Non-majors only. Optional co-requisite BIO 105. Biological concepts within a human context covering cell biology, physiology, genetics, evolution, ecology and interactions of human kind 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 105 Exploring Biology Lab

(3 laboratory) Non-majors only. Co-requisite: BIO 100. No credit for biology majors or minors. (LAC, gtP)

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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 recitation) 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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