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, easy to study for
Leaves you well prepared for BIOC311
Noncumulative exams
Recommended more so than BIOL201

Cons:

Changes in teaching style and difficulty between profs
Get tested on niche parts of lectures
Few/no practice problems are given

Grading scheme:

Midterm: 39%
Final: 61%
NOTE: this is the scheme from Winter 2026

*ANAT212 and BIOC212 are the same course, with different titles

BIOL201

Pros:

Prof. Gary Brouhard is a great lecturer
More application-based course rather than memorization
Quizzes are open book and collaborative
Lots of practice problems are given

Cons:

Exams are known to be tough
Short-answer questions that can be harsh

Grading scheme:

Quizzes: 15%
Midterm: 28%
Final: 57%
NOTE: this is the scheme from Winter 2026

**Note: all above statements are student feedback from polls and forms, none are official statements about the course from the university or PILS

BIOL 202 & BIOL 302

A note on BIOL 302:

BIOL 302 is primarily designed for students in Biology programs, as it includes significant content in evolution and ecology. As a result, priority for this course is given to Biology students. Note that BIOL 215 is a prerequisite, and taking BIOL 302 without having completed this prerequisite involves some risk.

Additionally, the Biology department has indicated that they may not be able to accommodate all requests and might not respond before the add/drop deadline. For this reason, they recommend that students remain registered in BIOL 202. There is no guarantee that a spot will be available, and you should be aware of the associated risks. If you are ultimately able to take BIOL 302, it will be accepted as a substitute for BIOL 202.

*Note: Information provided by the Biology Department Advisor

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