— Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Essentials of life including sources and use of energy, information storage, responsiveness to natural selection and cellularity. Origin of life and influence of living things on the chemistry of the Earth. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 2 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed BIS 001A with a grade of C- or better. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth (5 units) Course Description: Essentials of life including sources and use of energy, information storage, responsiveness to natural selection and cellularity. Origin of life and influence of living things on the chemistry of the Earth. May be taught abroad. Prerequisite(s): CHE 002A or CHE 004A or equivalent recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 2 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed BIS 001A with a grade of C- or better. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 2 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed BIS 001A with a grade of C- or better. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). BIS 002A — Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth (5 units) Course Description: Essentials of life including sources and use of energy, information storage, responsiveness to natural selection and cellularity. Origin of life and influence of living things on the chemistry of the Earth. May be taught abroad. Prerequisite(s): CHE 002A or CHE 004A or equivalent recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 2 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed BIS 001A with a grade of C- or better. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.