BIO123 Information for TAs

This page provides an overview of teaching assistant (TA) roles for courses in the BIO123 Series. The documents here outline sample responsibilities and expectations for each course, offering a general sense of TA duties across the series. More complete information about TA job duties and requirements can be found in the official offer letters for specific courses.

Current Status of TA Applications for Fall 2026

All courses have hired the teaching assistants needed for Fall quarter. Additional offers will only be made for Fall if there are last minute resignations. We expect to start offering TA ships for Winter quarter TA ships in October. You do not need to re-apply for Winter quarter if you have already applied and indicated your interest for winter.

BIO123 Series TA Duties by Course

 

BIO1: Ecology and Evolution (4 Units)

This course introduces the foundational principles of ecology and evolution, emphasizing natural selection's role in biological sciences.

 

BIO1L: Lab in Ecology and Evolution (1 Unit)

This lab introduces students to the scientific method, focusing on hypothesis testing, experimental design, and data analysis.

 

BIO2: Molecules to Cells (4 Units)

Students learn about basic molecular and cellular biology including metabolism, molecular basis of inheritance, cell structure and bacterial diversity.

 

BIO2L: Lab in Molecular and Cell Biology (1 Unit)

This lab introduces molecular and cellular biology techniques, providing hands-on experience in biomolecule analysis, metabolism, and genotype-phenotype relationships.

 

BIO3: Integrated Organismal Biology (4 Units)

Builds on BIO1 and BIO2 to address how diverse organisms (plant, animal, and fungal) solve life’s challenges through physiological, morphological, behavioral and other adaptations and strategies.