**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

BIO 100 Exploring Biology

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.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Exclude Biological Sciences Major(s)

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and GT Natural & Phys Science

BIO 102 Success in Biology I

An introduction to life at UNC, the biology major, and biology careers for incoming freshman. S/U graded.
1

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 105 Exploring Biology Lab

Exploring biology lab.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite BIO 100 with a minimum grade of C-

Major/Minor Restriction

Exclude Biological Sciences Major(s)

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

BIO 109 Foundations for PreHealth

An introduction to life at the university, the biology major, and preparation for a healthcare career.

1

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 110 Biology: Atoms to Cells

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Introduction to fundamental chemistry of life, cell biology, genetics, and biology as an interdisciplinary science.  Study of scientific practice through a course-based undergraduate research experience. Not recommended for non-science majors.
4

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

BIO 111 Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Introduction to the biology of organisms focusing on form, function, ecology, and evolution. Study of scientific practice through a course-based undergraduate research experience. Not recommended for non-science majors.
4

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required