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BIOL 117 - General Biology I

Credits: 4
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for majors and other students requiring an extensive introduction to the biological sciences. The course introduces students to the science of biology at the molecular, cellular, organism, evolutionary, and ecological levels.
Note: A strong high school background in science, including biology and chemistry, is recommended.

Corequisite1: BIOL 117L  
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