Core principles that underlie all of biology,, illustrated through evidence-driven examples, centered on interactions among molecules and cells, within organisms. Mechanisms of inheritance and, mutation fundamental to the evolution of life,, flow of information from DNA through proteins to, cellular and organismal function, the relationship, between structure and function at scales from, molecules to individuals, the transformations of, energy and matter through biochemical and, physiological pathways, the dynamic systems within, and between cells. Topics will vary according to, faculty expertise. See department website for, specific section details. Can be taken before or, after BIO 201.
- Teacher: Jasmine Hopkins