BIO 1100 — Principles of Biology 1
3 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath NDusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineHybridOnlineTraditional
Introduces a variety of biological concepts. Surveys plant and animal characteristics by comparing cell structure and function. Examines specific elements of structure, function, and natural history. Specific topics include cytology, histology, physiology, genetics, cellular respiration, and botany.
Corequisites (same term)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 4 | 69 | 96 | 72% | 6.8 |
| Spring 2026 | 3 | 48 | 84 | 57% | 12.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 17% · W 0% · Th 32% · F 0%
Common patterns: R (32% of sections), S (26% of sections), async (25% of sections), T (17% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Joseph Harari (29% of students) · reviews
- Cheng-Chiang Wu (26% of students)
- Aaron Roth (23% of students) · reviews
- Dawn Kochanek (22% of students)
Spring
- Joseph Harari (42% of students) · reviews
- Kenneth Thomas (29% of students)
- Aaron Roth (29% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list BIO 1100 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (BIO course descriptions) · All BIO courses · Plan it at numap.app