{"id":1389,"date":"2017-12-07T20:23:47","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T20:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biology-dev.mit.edu\/?page_id=1389"},"modified":"2024-08-14T09:59:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:59:04","slug":"general-institute-requirement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/undergraduate\/major-minor-requirements\/general-institute-requirement\/","title":{"rendered":"General Institute Requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All NetBet sportundergraduate students are required to complete the <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.mit.edu\/mit\/undergraduate-education\/general-institute-requirements\/#sciencerequirementtext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biology General Institute Requirement<\/a> (GIR).\u00a0\u00a0There are two ways for you to complete this requirement: core class 7.01x or the <a href=\"\/undergraduate\/course-requirements\/advanced-standing-exam\/\">Biology Advanced Standing Exam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Core class 7.01x<\/h2>\n<p>Every semester we offer several versions of the Biology GIR: 7.01x. All of the classes cover the same core material, as well as distinctive material.<\/p>\n<p>The core material focuses on function at a molecular level including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Molecules of Life<\/li>\n<li>Enzymes and metabolism<\/li>\n<li>Genetics<\/li>\n<li>Molecular Biology<\/li>\n<li>Cell Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Subject options<\/h3>\n<p>You can make changes to your recitation section in your 7.01x <a href=\"https:\/\/web.mit.edu\/canvas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canvas site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-1\" class=\"accordion no-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t1\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t7.012\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c1\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\tExploration into biochemistry and structural biology, molecular and cell biology, genetics and immunology, and viruses and bacteria. Special topics can include cancer biology, aging, and the human microbiome project. (Instructors &#8211; Olivia Corradin and Eric Lander) Fall 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/student.mit.edu\/catalog\/m7a.html#7.012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><i> <\/i>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t2\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t7.014\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c2\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\tStudies the fundamental principles of biology and their application towards understanding the Earth as a dynamic system shaped by life. Focuses on environmental life science with an emphasis on biogeochemistry, population genetics, population and community ecology, evolution, and the impact of climate change. (Instructors &#8211; Graham Walker and David Des Marais) Spring 2025<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/student.mit.edu\/catalog\/m7a.html#7.014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t3\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t7.015\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c3\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\tEmphasizes the application of fundamental biological principles to modern, trending topics in biology. Specific modules focus on antibiotic resistance, biotechnology (e.g., genetically-modified organisms and CRISPR-based genome editing), personal genetics and genomics, viruses and vaccines, ancient DNA, and the metabolism of drugs. Includes discussion of the social and ethical issues surrounding modern biology. (Instructors &#8211; Seychelle Vos and Michael Laub) Fall 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/student.mit.edu\/catalog\/m7a.html#7.015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-1-t4\" class=\"accordion-title js-accordion-controller\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1-c4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t7.016\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1-c4\" class=\"accordion-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\tIntroduction to fundamental principles of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics for understanding the functions of living systems. Covers examples of the use of chemical biology, the use of genetics in biological discovery, principles of cellular organization and communication, immunology, cancer, and engineering biological systems. In addition, includes 21st-century molecular genetics in understanding human health and therapeutic intervention. (Instructors &#8211; Sinisa Hrvatin and Adam Martin) Spring 2025<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/student.mit.edu\/catalog\/m7a.html#7.016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n<h4>7.01x Comparison Sheet<\/h4>\n<table style=\"width: 890px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.3594px;\"><strong>Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6406px;\"><strong>Offered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81px;\"><strong>Typical enrollment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98px;\"><strong>Lecture<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153px;\"><strong>Recitations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 132px;\"><strong>Suggested background knowledge<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 344px;\"><strong>Other considerations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.3594px;\">7.012<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6406px;\">Fall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81px;\">350-400<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98px;\">MWF 10 &#8211; 11am<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153px;\">TR multiple times<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 132px;\">None<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 344px;\">Covers broad range of topics in biology. Excellent option for those with little exposure to Biology. Recommended for first years and sophomores (does not fit in the schedule of most upperclassmen)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.3594px;\">7.015<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6406px;\">Fall<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81px;\">Limited to 60<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98px;\">TR 9:30 &#8211; 11am<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153px;\">WF multiple times<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 132px;\">Some chemistry suggested<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 344px;\">Teaches fundamentals through modules and discussions; Ideal for students who prefer a smaller sized class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.3594px;\">7.014<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6406px;\">Spring<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81px;\">~180<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98px;\">MWF 11 &#8211; 12pm noon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153px;\">TR<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 132px;\">Some chemistry suggested<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 344px;\">Emphasize on ecology, evolution, and earth as dynamic system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.3594px;\">7.016<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.6406px;\">Spring<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81px;\">~220<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 98px;\">MWF 10 &#8211; 11am<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 153px;\">TR<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 132px;\">None<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 344px;\">Spring 7.01x option that is similar to 7.012 in content.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Lottery information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">All biology classes where the number of students registered surpasses the number of seats available will be subjected to a general lottery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">To be considered for an over-enrolled 7.01x course, first year students should register by the fall registration deadline, the last Thursday in August before Labor Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Please note that students who are not lotteried into a class may need to enroll in a Biology GIR: 7.01x class in a subsequent semester.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you have additional questions about the lottery process, contact\u00a0<a class=\"\" title=\"mailto:biogir@mit.edu\" href=\"mailto:biogir@mit.edu\">biogir@mit.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>GIR Video<\/h2>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ecTUbUOiFw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Questions? Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nJoshua Stone, Undergraduate Office <a href=\"mailto:stonej@mit.edu\">stonej@mit.edu<\/a><br \/>\nJanice Chang, Educational Administrator <a href=\"mailto:jdchang@mit.edu\">jdchang@mit.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All NetBet sportundergraduate students are required to complete the Biology General Institute Requirement (GIR).\u00a0\u00a0There are two ways for you to complete this requirement: core class 7.01x or the Biology Advanced Standing Exam. Core class 7.01x Every semester we offer several versions of the Biology GIR: 7.01x. 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