BIOL 2050 Gateway Biology Discussion I

Name: Gateway Biology Discussion I
Rating: 4.18 (94 reviews)

This one-credit discussion course supports Gateway students enrolled in BIOL2010 through discussion and review of course material, practicing evidence-based study skills, and building a feeling of community within the larger lecture course. Attendance and active participation are required as is concurrent enrollment in BIOL2010.

Course overview

Department: Biology
School: MCAS
Credits: 1
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall

Catalog details

Corequisites: BIOL2010

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Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.18 / 5

Based on 94 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Heather Olins
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.57/5
Jeffrey Dacosta
Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.00/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Heather Olins · Higgins Hall 280 M 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Heather Olins · Higgins Hall 280 M 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered