Ha'penny Bridge illuminated at twilight over the River Liffey in Dublin.

Summer Abroad Ireland - Courses

BIO 1 in Dublin

On this Summer Abroad program, you can:

  • Earn 8 quarter units in 4 weeks.
  • Enroll in UC Davis courses to fulfill degree, major, minor, or GE requirements as listed in the General Catalog.
  • Experience academic coursework enriched by both the program’s location and activities.

Note to Non-UC Davis Students:

  • Students from other campuses should consult with their home campus to determine whether courses may be used to fulfill their specific academic requirements.
  • Semester students who will apply for Summer Financial Aid can get an additional unit to meet unit minimums for financial aid eligibility. Please contact Summer Abroad for additional information.

Syllabus

  • BIO 1 – Draft Syllabus (TBD)

The program syllabus and schedule, including the daily itinerary and planned activities, are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Class Format

Lectures and discussions will generally take place Monday through Thursday with most weekends free. Excursions and other activities will generally take place on class days or on the occasional Friday. The program instructor will provide more details with the syllabus. 

Earn GE credit! Some courses on this program offer GE credit. Expand the sections below to view course descriptions and type of credit offered.

Courses

You will enroll in the course set below. Auditing is not an option. UC Davis programs are academic programs so participants should expect a substantial amount of course work.

Some majors may require that lower division students enroll in BIO 98 instead of 198. Please check with your major advisor to see if this option is required for you. 

  • Biology (BIO) 1. Introductory Biology: Ecology & Evolution (4 units)
  • TBD

  • Biology (BIO) 098 or 198. Directed Group Study (4 units, Pass/No Pass grading only)
  • TBD

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are enforced for this program beyond the general eligibility requirements.