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BIOL211: Principles of Biology I
BIOL211: Principles of Biology I
Principles of Biology I is the first course in the three course sequence for students seeking degrees in biology. This course introduces fundamental chemical concepts to allow discussion of the composition and functioning of cells. Topics include respiration, photosynthesis, Mendelian genetics, DNA replication, and gene functioning. This course is restricted to students in the Biology Degree Programs.
BIOL 211 is managed and taught by the MBCH Department.
Overview

Delivery Method
Online
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Campus
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Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Molecular Biology & Chemistry
Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
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Blue Ridge Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Central Virginia Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Germanna Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | Transcript must show both BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1001 Lab with C or higher. | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Northern Virginia Community College | BIO173 | Biology for Biotechnology | 2-Year | |
Northern Virginia Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Paul D. Camp Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Rappahannock Community College | BIO206 | Cell Biology | All science classes must have a lab in order to award credit. | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Southwest Virginia Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Virginia Highlands Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
William & Mary | BIOL225 | Intro Molecules, Cells & Devp | 4-Year | |
Old Dominion University | BIOL121N | GENERAL BIOLOGY I | 4-Year | |
University of Mary Washington | BIOLNOTMJ | Elective | NOTMJ indicates this is not a major elective. General elective credit will apply to the overall credits needed to graduate. | 4-Year |
Marymount University | BIO151 | General Biology I | 4-Year | |
Ferrum College | BIO111 | Introductory Biology II | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | BIOL151 | INTRO TO BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE I | 4-Year |
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