BIOL2000

Molecules and Cells

Name: Molecules and Cells
Rating: 3.59 (1863 reviews)

Foundational course required for Biology majors that introduces students to living systems at the molecular and cellular level of organization. Topics introduced in this course include basic cellular biochemistry, gene regulation, cellular organization and metabolism, and cell signaling and genetics.CHEM1109 (or equivalent) is a recommended pre- / co-requisite and may be taken concurrently or with permission of the department.

Course overview

Department: Biology
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.59 / 5

Based on 1,863 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Danielle Taghian
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.36/5
Rebecca K Dunn
Fall 2026
Douglas Warner
Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.66/5
Laura Hake
Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 2.35/5
Maitreyi Das
Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024 · Official rating 3.43/5
Rebecca Dunn
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.01/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Rebecca K Dunn · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 TuTh 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Danielle Taghian · Fulton Hall 511 (Auditorium) MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered