An introduction to core principles that underlie all of biology, illustrated through evidence-driven examples centered on integrative, organismal biology and organisms' interactions with the biotic and physical environment. We will explore the evolution of life, flow of information within and among individuals, the influence of structure on function at scales from individuals to ecosystems, the transformations of energy and matter in space and time, and the dynamic systems that characterize Earth and its inhabitants. Topics will vary according to faculty expertise. See department website for specific section details. Can be taken before or after BIO 202.
- Teacher: Emma Wear