1102. Foundations of Biology
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Not open to students who have passed BIOL 1107, 1108 or 1110. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in Biology at the 1000 level.
Grading Basis: Graded
Major biological principles with emphasis on their importance to humans and modern society; designed for non-science majors.
View Classes »1103. The Biology of Human Health and Disease
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Students may not receive more than 12 credits in Biology at the 1000 level.
Grading Basis: Graded
A laboratory course designed for non-science majors to introduce the concepts of biology and their application to the individual, society and humankind by focusing on health and disease issues.
View Classes »1107. Principles of Biology I
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: A course in high school level chemistry or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1127Q. Students may not receive more than 12 credits in Biology at the 1000 level.
Grading Basis: Graded
Designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in Biology and related sciences. Topics covered include molecular and cell biology, animal anatomy and physiology. Lab exercises include dissection of preserved animals.
View Classes »1108. Principles of Biology II
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in BIOL at the 1000 level.
Grading Basis: Graded
Designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in biology and related sciences. Topics covered include evolution and population genetics, plant physiology and diversity, animal diversity and behavior, and ecology.
View Classes »1109. Topics in Modern Biology
1.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1107 or 1108 required. Students cannot earn more than 12 credits of 1000 level BIOL.
Grading Basis: Graded
Readings, lectures, seminars, films and field trips exploring current developments in biology and their social and scientific implications. May be repeated with a change of content.
View Classes »1110. Introduction to Botany
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in BIOL at the 1000 level.
Grading Basis: Graded
Designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in biology and related sciences. Structure, physiology, reproduction, diversity, evolution and ecology of plants as a basis for understanding the broader principles of biology. Surveys important groups of plants, fungi and algae.
View Classes »1195. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits
Prerequisites: Credits, prerequisites, and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee.
Grading Basis: Graded
Credits, prerequisites and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Course Committee. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.
View Classes »1199. Introduction to Biological Research
1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 or 1108 and consent of instructor.
Grading Basis: Graded
Internship in Biology research. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.
View Classes »2289. Introduction to Undergraduate Research
1.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: BIOL 1107 and 1108 or equivalent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Introduction to the variety of research programs in the Life Sciences on the Storrs campus. Required of Sophomore Biology Honor students; also open to students interested in undergraduate research. With a change of content, this course may be repeated for credit.
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