# BIOL 101 — Basic Concepts in Biology (AUB)

> BIOL 101 Basic Concepts in Biology at American University of Beirut. 5 student reviews · 2 shared files · 1 tutor.

Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/485
Retrieved: 2026-09-17

## Facts

- Course code: BIOL 101
- Title: Basic Concepts in Biology
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Biology
- Department: Biology
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (1): Nada Sinnu

## Catalogue description

This course deals with the basic concepts in Biology, and prepares students for BIOL 201 and BIOL 202. It introduces the student to the forms and functions of plants and animals and to the principles of genetics, evolution, and ecology.

## Quick answers

### What is BIOL 101 at AUB?

BIOL 101 Basic Concepts in Biology is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This course deals with the basic concepts in Biology, and prepares students for BIOL 201 and BIOL 202. It introduces the student to the forms and functions of plants and animals and to the principles of genetics, evolution, and ecology.

### How many credits is BIOL 101?

BIOL 101 Basic Concepts in Biology is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is BIOL 101 hard?

5 AUB students have written about BIOL 101 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches BIOL 101 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for BIOL 101: Nada Sinnu. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for BIOL 101?

Yes — 2 files for BIOL 101 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

### Can I get a tutor for BIOL 101?

1 AUB student currently offers tutoring in BIOL 101 on Studiety, with their own price and contact details.

## What to expect

- Has Quiz 1
- Has Quiz 2
- Has Drop Quizzes
- Has Midterm
- Has Final
- Has Attendance
- Has Participation
- Original Book Necessary

## Shared course material

2 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabi: 2

## Tutors

1 student currently offering tutoring in BIOL 101. Contact details are on [the course page](https://studiety.com/aub/course/485?tab=tutors).

## Student reviews

5 of 5 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **2019-08** — Dr. Sinnu

- **2019-08** — I had no idea how hard it was (the course, not the teacher), but if anything she helped make it as survivable as possible and I did somehow pass

- **2019-08** — She’s one of the best teachers in aub.

- **2019-08** — don't worry about bio 101, just study well and pay attention because nada sinnu is a great teacher

- **2019-08** — she's really nice and fair in grading.

## See also

- [All Biology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/biology.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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