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Biology 115: Honors I

Biology H115–116 is a lecture, recitation and laboratory sequence in which interaction with research faculty and discussions are encouraged. The sequence deals with basic concepts and problems common to all forms of life, whether plant, animal, or microbe, with emphasis upon problem solving and experimental design. Biology H115 emphasizes molecular, cellular and developmental biology. Biology H116 continues comparative processes of organisms and progresses through ecological and evolutionary biology. There is a strong evolutionary theme throughout the two-quarter sequence.

A major goal of this course is to demonstrate the relevance of biology to modern society. To help achieve this goal we included the following:

• Invited guest speakers with expertise in specific areas at the interface of contemporary biology and society.
• A project based on regular reading of biology-related content in The New York Times. This project will involve collecting clippings of current articles, editorials, columns, letters to the editor and other items that address a topic of contemporary biological relevance to be determined in consultation with the TA.