Focuses on the major paradigms (and shifts) including the origin of life, molecular and cellular theories of life, human origins, genetics, evolutionary theory and biodiversity. Encourages use of quantitative and scientific tools required to explore scientific models and connects the scientific process with ethical and social concerns arising from our understanding of the origin, evolution and diversity of life including our own species. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking.
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
S1 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 413 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
S2 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 413 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
S3 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 413 |
M 10:10 am-11:55 am |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
S4 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 427 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
SS |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CAS B18 |
WF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS201 SS must also register for NS201 lab S1, S2, S3, or S4. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from SS lecture options ONLY. |
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
T1 |
Buerger |
CGS 427 |
M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
T2 |
Buerger |
CGS 427 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
T3 |
Buerger |
CGS 417 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
T4 |
Buerger |
CGS 427 |
W 8:00 am-9:55 am |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
TT |
Buerger |
EPC 205 |
WF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS201 TT must also register for NS201 lab T1, T2, T3, or T4. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from TT lecture options ONLY. |
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
U1 |
Austiff |
CGS 427 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
U2 |
Austiff |
CGS 427 |
M 10:10 am-11:55 am |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
U3 |
Austiff |
CGS 427 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
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Notes |
U4 |
Austiff |
CGS 413 |
M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
UU |
Austiff |
EPC 205 |
WF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS201 UU must also register for NS201 lab U1, U2, U3, or U4. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from UU lecture options ONLY. |
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
V1 |
Hulbert |
CGS 411 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
V2 |
Hulbert |
CGS 411 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
V3 |
Hulbert |
CGS 411 |
M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
V4 |
Hulbert |
CGS 411 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
VV |
Hulbert |
STH B19 |
WF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS201 VV must also register for NS201 lab V1, V2, V3, or V4. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from VV lecture options ONLY. |
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
W1 |
Cohen |
CGS 417 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
W2 |
Cohen |
CGS 417 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
W3 |
Cohen |
CGS 417 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
W4 |
Cohen |
CGS 417 |
F 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
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Notes |
W5 |
Lavalli |
CGS 413 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
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Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
WA |
Lavalli |
CGS 313 |
MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
WW |
Cohen |
CGS 505 |
MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS201 WW must also register for NS201 lab W1, W2, W3, or W4. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from WW lecture options ONLY. |
FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
Y1 |
Genovese |
CGS 413 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
Y2 |
Genovese |
CGS 413 |
W 8:00 am-9:55 am |
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Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
Y3 |
Genovese |
CGS 413 |
W 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
Y4 |
Genovese |
CGS 413 |
F 8:00 am-9:55 am |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
Y5 |
Lavalli |
CGS 413 |
F 10:10 am-11:55 am |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
YA |
Lavalli |
CGS 313 |
MF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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FALL 2024 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
YY |
Genovese |
CGS 505 |
MF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS201 YY must also register for NS201 lab Y1, Y2, Y3, or Y4. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from YY lecture options ONLY. |
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