Jun 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 1011K - Introduction to Biology


An introduction to fundamental unifying principles in biology. Topics covered in the course include: chemistry of life, cell structure and membranes, cellular functions (metabolism, respiration, photosynthesis, communication, and reproduction), genetics (inheritance patterns, DNA structure and function, gene expression, and biotechnology), and evolution. This course involves both lecture and lab components.

Hours:
4



Notes:
Credit toward meeting graduation requirements will not be granted in Core IMPACTS STEM for both BIOL 1101/L (or BIOL 1101K) and BIOL 1107K, or BIOL 1011K and BIOL 1107K. If BIOL 1107K is used in Core IMPACTS STEM, up to 2 credits of BIOL 1101 or BIOL 1011K can be counted in the Field of Study as an elective.