U1 Courses

- BIOL 200. Molecular Biology

- CHEM 212. Introductory Organic Chemistry 1

- PHAR 200. Introduction to Pharmacology 1

- PHGY 209. Mammalian Physiology 1

- PHGY 212. Introductory Physiology Laboratory 1

Fall required courses

Winter required courses

- BIOL 202. Basic Genetics
- CHEM 222. Introductory Organic Chemistry 2
- PHAR 201. Introduction to Pharmacology 2
- PHGY 210. Mammalian Physiology 2
- PHGY 213. Introductory Physiology Laboratory 2

Recommended U1 Complementary Courses

(Winter) ANAT 212/ BIOC 212. Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function OR (Winter) BIOL 201. Cell Biology and Metabolism

Common Questions

ANAT212/BIOC212

Pros:

Very memorization heavy
Leaves you well prepared for BIOC311
Noncumulative exams

Cons:

Midterm is tough and heavily weighted

Typical evaluation scheme:

Midterm: 50%
Final: 50%
NOTE: this is the scheme for the Winter 2025 term

BIOL201

Pros:

Prof. Gary Brouhard is not only an incredible lecturer
More application-based course

Cons:

Exams are known to be tough

Typical evaluation scheme:

Quizzes and Activities: 15%
Midterm: 35%
Final: 50%
NOTE: this is the scheme for the Winter 2025 term

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