BIOL 1100 General Biology
Designed for non-science majors who desire an introduction to cell and molecular biology, this course is also suggested for students who may be interested in the Biology major but lack sufficient preparation to enroll directly into BIOL 2000. Topics include the chemistry of life; biological membranes; cellular metabolism; cell structure; cell division; DNA replication/RNA transcription; protein synthesis; genetics/evolution. Lectures include discussions of the scientific method and current applications of biological investigations. Note: this course does not fulfill any requirement for the biology major, biochemistry major, or the pre-medical program.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Natural Science
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.60 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.01 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Anthony Annunziato | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 66 of 84 |
| Fall 2025 | Thomas Seyfried | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 66 of 84 |
| Fall 2024 | Anthony Annunziato | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 71 of 88 |
| Fall 2024 | Thomas Seyfried | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 71 of 88 |
| Fall 2023 | Anthony Annunziato | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 of 94 |
| Fall 2023 | Thomas Seyfried | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 of 94 |
| Fall 2022 | Anthony Annunziato | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 72 of 90 |
| Fall 2022 | Thomas Seyfried | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 72 of 90 |
| Fall 2021 | Anthony Annunziato | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 47 of 90 |
| Fall 2021 | Thomas Seyfried | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 47 of 90 |