— Introductory Biology: Cells Through Organisms

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: How multicellular organisms solve life’s problems. Basics of cell communication, cell organization into tissues and organs, and examples of how organisms across the tree of life address challenges such as sensing and responding to the abiotic and biotic environment, acquiring resources, maintaining homeostasis, preventing disease, and reproducing. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Only 3 units of credit for students who have taken BIS 002D . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). BIO 003 — Introductory Biology: Cells Through Organisms (4 units) Course Description: How multicellular organisms solve life’s problems, including basics of cell communication and organization into tissues and organs. Examples from across the tree of life illustrate how organisms sense and respond to abiotic and biotic environments, acquire resources, maintain homeostasis, prevent disease, and reproduce. Interactive laboratory and discussion activities emphasize critical thinking, data analysis, and direct observation of these key biological phenomena. Prerequisite(s): ( BIO 001 C- or better or BIS 002B C- or better); ( BIO 002 C- or better or BIS 002A C- or better). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion/Laboratory 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Only 3 units of credit for students who have taken BIS 002D . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Only 3 units of credit for students who have taken BIS 002D . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). BIO 003 — Introductory Biology: Cells Through Organisms (4 units) Course Description: How multicellular organisms solve life’s problems, including basics of cell communication and organization into tissues and organs. Examples from across the tree of life illustrate how organisms sense and respond to abiotic and biotic environments, acquire resources, maintain homeostasis, prevent disease, and reproduce. Interactive laboratory and discussion activities emphasize critical thinking, data analysis, and direct observation of these key biological phenomena. Prerequisite(s): ( BIO 001 C- or better or BIS 002B C- or better); ( BIO 002 C- or better or BIS 002A C- or better). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion/Laboratory 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Only 3 units of credit for students who have taken BIS 002D . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.