BI 103 General Biology: Systems of Life

An exploration of the structure and function of living things. Students in this laboratory science course will practice scientific skills by examining the structure and function of different kinds of cells and exploring the diversity of ways in which cells, tissues and organs are organized to help maintain life.
Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals along with a brief treatment of animal behavior.
Credits: 4
Corequisite: BI 103L
Satisfactory Grading:
Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode if you are a Biology major.
If you elect S/NC grading the course cannot be used to meet Biology requirements even if a grade of S is earned.
If you are in a major other than Biology you are eligible to choose the Satisfactory/No Credit grading option.

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