Principles of Biology I

Summer 2023 > Science & Mathematics > BIOL.1110 > 045

Course No: BIOL.1110-045; SIS Class Nbr: 1033; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Introduces topics such as the chemical and physical basis of life, its evolution, diversity, distribution, and interrelationships of life forms. The central theme of genetic replication, translation, expression, and selection will be emphasized as a unifying principle which determines and integrates structure and function at the cellular, individual population, and community levels of organization. Designed for those students who intend to pursue career options in the biological sciences, biotechnology or related areas such as medicine, biomedical research, radiological sciences or environmental sciences. It is the first-semester course of a two-semester sequence.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: 81.117 co-req
  • Special Notes: SL
  • Section Notes: Live Online Course; Live Online Course; Attend class remotely during specific days and times (sometimes referred to as synchronous learning). Instructors may deliver lessons from an off-campus location, from a campus classroom, lab or studio, and you¿ll also make use of Blackboard, UMass Lowell¿s online learning management tool.
  • Core Codes: STAR, SCL, ONLINE SYN
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Naomi Wernick
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • T,Th | 9:00 AM-10:45 AM EDT
  • 2023 Summer: May 15 to Jun 28
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
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