Incoming students wishing to take Honors courses should discuss this option with their adviser during their advising session in the Fall before enrollment. An introduction to living systems. Topics studied include biomolecules, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics and molecular biology. Lectures on selected topics will be supplemented with problem-based learning opportunities as well as discussions of current events and selected papers from recent scientific literature. The laboratory complements the lecture and provides an introduction to experimentation and communication of experimental results.
Students also conduct an independent research project.
Opportunities to attend research presentations and visit outside research facilities are provided. This course will be limited to an enrollment of 16. BIO 111 is designed for students with a strong interest in the biological sciences and is a prerequisite for upper-level biology courses. Students will be required to view films outside of the regular course schedule. Class meets for three hours, once a week.