About The Course
Principles
of Biology I and II -- BIOL 100-102 --
comprise a year-long introductory course in the biological sciences, at a level
appropriate for continuing on as a Biology major or for preparing to pursue professional
studies in the biomedical sciences. Students who successfully complete the full two-semester sequence will receive
9.0 credits toward Hunter College's Stage 2/E (Broad Exposure:
Natural Science). Students who successfully complete BIOL 100 only will receive
4.5 credits toward Stage 2/E. Completion of BIOL
100 is a prerequisite for registering for BIOL 102. Students who complete the two-semester sequence will
also receive 3 credits toward the Hunter College Pluralism & Diversity
Requirement, Group C or Group D.
For additional information about
courses and course requirements at Hunter College Catalogue, and for information about registering
for Principles of Biology, visit the website of the Hunter College Registrar.
Biol 100 (4.5
credits) is offered in the Fall only. The course, with accompanying lab, introduces the
chemical basis of life; basic structure and function of pro- and eukaryotic cells;
bioenergetics; Mendelian and molecular genetics; development and mechanisms of control of
gene expression at all levels.
Biol 102 (4.5
credits) is offered in the Spring only. The second semester, with accompanying lab,
introduces organism structure; homeostasis; internal transport in plants and animals;
signaling molecules; osmoregulation; motility; reproduction; behavioral
biology.
All books and materials for the
course are available in the Hunter College
Bookstore.
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