Life: Concepts and Issues

Lecture, two and one half hours; discussion, 75 minutes. Introduction to important concepts and issues in the field for non-life sciences majors. Topics include chemistry of life, genetics, physiology, evolution, and ecology--all explored in lecture and debates, with writing component. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
6.7 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
6.7 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2024 In-Person
    Grade: A

    really fun and engaging, especially if you dont like science; however, it was definitely not an easy a and you had to study to do well on the midterm and final (though phelan gives lots of extra credit opportunities and points to help boost your grade); overall i would recommend this class

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2024 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Easy GE, as long as you complete all the assignments you will get an A. Midterms and Finals have very low average scores (high 70s-low 80s) but the final grade is curved very generously (~6%+ in my term).

Course

Instructor
John Phelan
Previously taught
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Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 82% recommend the textbook

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