BIOL180 - Introduction to Biology

Course Details

Course Code: BIOL180 Course ID: 5028 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course introduces students to the biological systems within their associated environments. The course furnishes an understanding of biological principles and the properties of life. Topics covered in this course include the structure and function of plants and animals, cell biology principles, genetics, reproduction, development and growth, the variety of life on Earth, principles of evolution, and interactions among organisms and with their environment. Students will discuss the process of the scientific method and also demonstrate science information literacy skills through source selection and completion of a course project.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration04/27/2026 - 10/02/2026 Course Dates10/05/2026 - 11/29/2026 Start Month October SessionFall 2026 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month November SessionFall 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration06/29/2026 - 12/04/2026 Course Dates12/07/2026 - 01/31/2027 Start Month December SessionFall 2026 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration07/27/2026 - 01/01/2027 Course Dates01/04/2027 - 02/28/2027 Start Month January SessionWinter 2027 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration08/31/2026 - 01/29/2027 Course Dates02/01/2027 - 03/28/2027 Start Month February SessionWinter 2027 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration09/28/2026 - 02/26/2027 Course Dates03/01/2027 - 04/25/2027 Start Month March SessionWinter 2027 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.