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. This course meets the CAS Natural Sciences Laboratory Requirement. 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 Muirhead 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. Contact core@bu.edu with questions about registration.

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B3 Muirhead CAS 212 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B4 Muirhead CAS 318 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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C1 Muirhead CAS 310 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

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C2 Muirhead CAS 427 F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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C4 Muirhead CGS 117B F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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C5 Muirhead CAS 310 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

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

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

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

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L5 Muirhead SCI 307 W 10:10 am-11:55 am

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

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

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

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