BIOL 1143 — Biology and Society
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath NDusually offered: summerOnlineOnline
Offers an overview of how biology weaves its way across a broad spectrum of complex societal issues. Introduces students to the biological mechanisms and processes responsible for genetic inheritance, energy transfer, evolution, and population dynamics, providing a framework within which students may critically interpret and discuss important biological information provided in public forums. Seeks to empower students to make informed choices at the policy and personal levels. Offers students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of the basic principles of biology and apply the scientific process to the analysis of contemporary issues. Using a thematic approach, covers a wide range of issues including the reemergence of plagues, biological weapons and security, the environment, and human health and wellness.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer B 2023 | 1 | 34 | 40 | 85% | 6.0 |
| Summer A 2024 | 1 | 38 | 40 | 95% | 2.0 |
| Summer B 2024 | 1 | 36 | 40 | 90% | 4.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 39 | 40 | 98% | 1.0 |
| Summer A 2025 | 1 | 39 | 40 | 98% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
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 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Diana Belanger (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Diana Belanger (100% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Aaron Roth (100% of students) · reviews
Summer B
- Aaron Roth (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (BIOL course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All BIOL courses · Plan it at numap.app