BISC 120Lg: General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
The first semester of USC's general biology sequence for pre-health and biological science majors. Core topics include evolutionary principles, natural selection, phylogenetics, biodiversity across kingdoms, plant and animal organismal anatomy and physiology, population genetics, and ecological interactions. Includes weekly 3-hour laboratory experiments covering organismal dissection, microscopy, field surveys, and quantitative data collection.
This archive catalogs 15 free educational resources and past exams for BISC 120Lg (General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 7 midterm papers, 7 final examinations, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 7 distinct academic years between 2016 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Cellular organization and energy: organelles, membrane transport, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis in BISC 120Lg
- Genetics and inheritance: Mendelian genetics, Punnett squares, chromosome theory, and DNA replication
- Evolutionary biology: natural selection mechanisms, speciation, phylogenetic trees, and population genetics (Hardy-Weinberg)
- Ecology and ecosystems: trophic levels, nutrient cycles, population dynamics, community interactions, and biodiversity in General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
Study Resource for General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
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Final Exam 2016
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Final Exam 2016
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2018
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Final Exam 2018
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
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Final Exam 2019
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Final Exam 2023
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
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Final Exam 2024
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Final Exam 2024
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Worksheet 9
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 120Lg Worksheet 9
Assessment Inventory for BISC 120Lg (15 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2024 | Midterm | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2018 | Final | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2016 | Final | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 9 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 15 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this BISC 120Lg archive?
This collection for BISC 120Lg at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 15 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this BISC 120Lg collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2016 to 2024, representing 7 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free BISC 120Lg past exams?
All cataloged BISC 120Lg past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.