BISC101 - General Biology
Course: BISC101 (General Biology) in BISC department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 4 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 5 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 2 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 25 advanced courses for further study
Interdisciplinary Requirements: Prerequisites span 4 different departments
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the BISC curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by BISC101
- BPK205 - Introduction to Human Physiology
- BISC421 - Models in Biology: From Molecules to Migration
- HSCI204 - Perspectives on Human Health and the Environment
- HSCI216 - Ecological Determinants of Human Growth, Development and Health
- HSCI333 - Red, Hot, and True: A Semester of Blood
- BISC202 - Genetics
- BISC204 - Ecology
- BISC306 - Invertebrate Biology
- BISC308 - Environmental Toxicology: An Ecological Perspective
- BISC313 - Environmental Toxicology: A Mechanistic Perspective
- BISC318 - Parasitology
- BISC412 - Aquatic Ecology
- BISC212 - Biological Research
- BISC316 - Vertebrate Biology
- BISC317 - Insect Biology
- BISC327 - Algal Biology
- BISC328 - Fungal Biology and Ecology
- HSCI212 - Perspectives on Infectious and Immunological Diseases
- HSCI214 - Perspectives on Mental Health and Illness
- MBB231 - Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
- BISC428 - Cell Anatomy
- BISC205 - Principles of Physiology
- BISC337 - Plant Biology
- HSCI211 - Perspectives on Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Diseases
- MBB110 - Data Analysis for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning BISC101 at Simon Fraser University should complete 5 prerequisites before enrollment.
Future Pathways: Completing BISC101 enables enrollment in 25 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the BISC program.
This first-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for BISC programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.