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Biology is the study of living organisms.
This course uses evolution as a theme to emphasize the major concepts in biology including diversity, cell chemistry, structure and metabolism, ecology, inheritance and reproduction. BIOL 121 is open to potential science concentrators and to non-science concentrators. Students seeking to meet part of the Natural Science Distribution requirement are encouraged to enroll. Potential biology concentrators gain admission to the department's courses numbered 200 or higher by completing this course with a minimum grade of C . Some potential biology concentrators may be exempted from the BIOL 121 requirement.