Introductory courses for undergraduate students at College of the Holy Cross

BIOL 162 — Introduction to Mechanisms of Multicellular Life

Course count: 1

Fundamental principles of mechanistic biology at the organ and system levels. Emphasis on vertebrates with some material on higher plants. Intended for all potential biology majors and pre-health students regardless of major. Includes laboratory.

Prerequisite: BIOL 161 or by permission from the Chair of the department.

GPA units: 1.25

Common Area: Natural Science

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

BIOL 163 — Introduction to Biological Diversity and Ecology

Course count: 1

An introduction to evolution, ecology and the diversity of life: plants, animals, fungi, protists and prokaryotes. Intended for all biology and environmental studies majors.

Prerequisite: BIOL 117 or BIOL 162 or by permission of Instructor.

GPA units: 1.25

Common Area: Natural Science

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring