Bio 1222 and Bio 1223 cover the same content but in slightly different ways.  Bio 1222 has two lectures a week while Bio 1223 has three lectures a week.  Each course also has a three-hour lab/tutorial period per week.  Both courses do the same lab exercises.

Which course is best for you?

Bio 1222 is designed for students with a strong background in senior high school biology (i.e. 80% or more and within the last three years).  We assume that students are familiar with much of the vocabulary and concepts covered in lecture.  We focus on an understanding and working knowledge of the material through two lectures a week. |Bio 1222 Course Outline|

Bio 1223 is designed for students with little or no background in biology.  We make no assumptions about prior knowledge and we cover material in a more general and thorough manner with three lectures a week. |Bio 1223 Course Outline|

Textbook: Biology: Exploring the Diversity of Life  1^st ed.
                Russell et al - required (~$160 new)
                (used textbooks are not available)

Study Guide: Study Guide is not required and may not be available yet
                   from the publisher.

Lab Notes: Required new  (~$30)
                 (Used lab books are not allowed in the lab room)

What's Required? Only the textbook and lab notes as above are required. The lab notes must be new. Study Guides or other materials offered by the publisher are not required.  These are your options as you see fit. Copies of the new textbook are available for two-hour loan in Taylor Library, Heavy Demand Desk.  Call number QH308.2.B57. Text books and study guides from previous years are also available for two hour loan.

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