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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| S1 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 427 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| S2 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 427 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| S3 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 427 |
M 10:10 am-11:55 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| SS |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CAS 211 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| T1 |
Genovese |
CGS 427 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| T2 |
Genovese |
CGS 413 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| T3 |
Genovese |
CGS 427 |
W 8:00 am-9:45 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| TT |
Genovese |
CGS 505 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| U1 |
Austiff |
CGS 413 |
M 10:10 am-11:55 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| U2 |
Austiff |
CGS 411 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| U3 |
Austiff |
CGS 427 |
M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| UU |
Austiff |
CGS 505 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| V1 |
Hulbert |
CGS 427 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| V2 |
Hulbert |
CGS 417 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| V3 |
Hulbert |
CGS 413 |
M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| V4 |
Lavalli |
CGS 411 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
If course has falg then open seats shown are not available |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| VA |
Lavalli |
CGS 311 |
WF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W1 |
Cohen |
CGS 413 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W2 |
Cohen |
CGS 413 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W3 |
Cohen |
CGS 413 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W4 |
Lavalli |
CGS 411 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
If course has |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| WA |
Lavalli |
CGS 311 |
MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
If course has |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| WW |
Cohen |
CAS 216 |
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 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| Y1 |
Jaeger |
CGS 417 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| Y2 |
Jaeger |
CGS 413 |
W 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| Y3 |
Jaeger |
CGS 413 |
F 8:00 am-9:45 am |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| YY |
Jaeger |
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. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
