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The Basis of Life

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
MoTuWeTh 8:15a.m. – 9:45a.m.		 University Hall Y03-3370 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
Time
MoTuWeTh 8:15a.m. – 9:45a.m.
Location
University Hall Y03-3370
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

Description

The uniqueness of life within the physical universe. The matter and energy of life, the genetic code, molecular biology, and the origin and evolution of life. An overview for students in the humanities and social sciences of those features which distinguish living organisms from non-living things. No background in the natural sciences is required.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

5/27/2025 - 7/10/2025

Location

University Hall Y03-3370

General Ed Requirements

Natural Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

2 / 40

Status

Open

Instructor

Glover Martin

Tuition*

$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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