BIO 1109 Principles of Biology

3 units
Biology
Faculty of Science
An introduction to major biological concepts including: the cell; origins and chemistry of life; energy capture and its use in biological systems; heredity and genetics; biodiversity and its origins; evolution, and systematics of major groups of organisms and how they function and interact with each other. The courses BIO 1109 , Biology 4U cannot be combined for units.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

The course BIO 1109 may be taken for upgrading purposes or as an admission requirement. In all cases, units for this course do not count as part of any program requirements. S/NS grading scheme.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Summer

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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