A core introductory biology course emphasizing principles of wide application to all living organisms, including cell structure and function, the mechanism of inheritance, evolution, and adaptation to the environment. A comparative approach to the unity and diversity of organisms is stressed. Lab sessions reinforce the subject matter presented in the lectures.

Students must also register in the mandatory lab component of the course, BIOL 101L.

Prerequisites: BIOL 11 or Biol 050 or BIOL 12 or BIOL 060 or CHEM 11 or CHEM 050