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Core Natural Sciences I: Origins- The Cosmos, Earth, Life, and Human Beginnings

CAS CC 111

  • Quantitative Reasoning I
  • Scientific Inquiry I
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

The origins of the physical world, and a scientific parallel to CC 101. Explores how the fields of astronomy, earth science, biology, and anthropology help us to understand our place in the cosmos from a scientific perspective. Topics include the Big Bang, evolution of the stars and earth, evolution of life, and the origins of human life and society. Assignments include computer-based and experimental laboratory work as well as team-based investigation and original research. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Teamwork/Collaboration.

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A1 Stevens CGS 505 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm Students registering for CAS CC111 must register for three sections: the A1 Lec section, a Dis section, and a Lab section. Note that seats are being held for first-year students with limited seats available for seniors and juniors. For the waitlist go to bu.edu/core/waitlist

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B2 Stevens WED 406 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

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B3 Becker PSY B35 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B4 Coffin MUG 424 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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B5 Coffin CAS 114B F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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C2 Stevens PRB 148 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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C5 Becker SOC B67 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

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C6 Coffin CAS 114B F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

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L1 Stevens SCI 307 M 10:10 am-11:55 am

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L2 Stevens SCI 307 M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm

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L3 Staro SCI 307 M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm

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L4 Staro SCI 307 M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm

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L6 Coffin SCI 307 W 12:20 pm-2:05 pm

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L7 Becker SCI 307 W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm

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L8 Staro SCI 307 W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm

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