BCOR 1400 K (CRN: 90472)

BioCore: Exploring Biology 1 (K)

4 credit hours

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About BCOR 1400 K

Exploring biology from cells to organisms. Topics include origins of life, ancestral organisms, uni- and multi- cellular energetics, evolution of respiration and metabolism, and the genetic code. Credit not awarded for both BCOR 1400 and BIOL 1400 or BCOR 1425.

Notes

For majors: ASCI, BICM, BIOL, BISC, ENSC, MGEN, MICR, NEUR, PBIO, SEP, WFB, ZOOL; Must register for a BCOR 1400 lab; First time First Years only; Recommended: CHEM 1400; Trouble registering? Please contact Laura.A.Newman@uvm.edu; Post Bac Pre Med students enroll in BCOR 1400 ZRK section; Degree students only even after level restrictions removed.

Section Description

BCOR 1400, Exploring Biology, is the first semester introductory biology course for life science majors, focusing on cell biology, genetics, and physiology. It will cover topics in basic biochemistry, cell structure, photosynthesis and respiration, DNA structure and function, plant physiology, and animal physiology.

Section Expectation

This course combines lectures in a small-capacity classroom, and weekly laboratory exercises involving group and individual work. Students should expect to spend 2-4 hours per week on coursework outside of class, with additional time for exam preparation.

Evaluation

Evaluation will be based on in-class assessments, weekly homework, in-class participation, and laboratory assignments. The laboratory component counts for a quarter of the final course grade and you must pass both lecture and lab to pass the course.

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