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3.00 Credits
Fall term, yearly This course is an entry level course for biology majors. The course will work from an evolutionary perspective to address plant structure and function, animal structure and function and the basic ecological levels of structure and function including populations, communities and ecosystems. Three lecture/ discussion and one laboratory session will occur each week.
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3.00 Credits
Fall term, biannually in even years This course will introduce environmental issues in detail to environmental science majors and non-majors, with an emphasis on the scientific basis of the issues and policies. The major environmental legislation and regulations will be reviewed within the context of understanding the problems, the possible solutions, and the scientific and practical ramifications of the solutions. Areas covered will include the management of water, air, solid wastes, and hazardous wastes as well as case studies of current initiatives and issues. Prerequisite: CH 137 or BI 133.
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4.00 Credits
Spring term, yearly This course considers the diversity, physiology, and adaptive process of plants. It is intended for all biology majors and for those non-majors who have an interest in the environment, natural history, horticulture, or food production. There are three lecture and discussion periods and one laboratory session each week. Prerequisite: BI 132 and BI 133 or BI 280.
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3.00 Credits
Fall and Spring terms, yearly This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of human nutrition as related to growth, development, and the maintenance of good health. In addition to nutritional theory, students learn to analyze and plan nutritional regimes. This course is required for admission to most nursing schools and is recommended for elementary and secondary education majors and majors in several allied health science fields. (Cross-listed as HP 245.)
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4.00 Credits
Fall term, yearly Human Anatomy and Physiology I is the first of a two-semester sequence in which human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Human Anatomy and Physiology I is required for students in physical education, and for pre-professional students in many of the allied health sciences (this course in not recommended for pre-medical and pre-dental students). The course covers the basic anatomical and directional terminology; homeostasis; fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology; histology; skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems; the digestive system and metabolism; and fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance. There are three lecture and discussion sessions and one laboratory session each week. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or instructor permission.
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4.00 Credits
Spring term, yearly Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I and is required for pre-professional students in many of the allied health sciences (this course is not recommended for pre-medical and pre-dental students). The course covers the integumentary system, blood, the lymphatic system and immunity; neural integration; the special senses; the endocrine system; the reproductive system, human genetics and aging. Homeostasis is emphasized as a unifying theme throughout both semesters. There are three lecture and discussion sessions and one laboratory session each week. Prerequisite: BI 246
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4.00 Credits
Spring term, yearly This course is a survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on the structure and function of vertebrate body systems. This course is intended for biology majors, premedical students, and students in the allied health sciences. There are three lecture and discussion periods and one laboratory session each week. Prerequisite: BI 132 and BI 133 or BI 280.
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4.00 Credits
Fall and Spring terms, yearly This course in an introduction to microbiology for both sophomore majors and pre-nursing students. Topics include a survey of microbes including viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and algae. In addition to consideration of the taxonomy, genetics, anatomy, and physiology of these organisms, we will also consider how they interact with their environments. For pathogenic organisms this will entail an introduction to the field of immunology. There will be three lecture/discussion sessions and two laboratory sessions each week. In the laboratory we will focus on the bacteria, including the techniques used to isolate and identify these organisms. Prerequisites: A 100 level biology course or BI 246, or BI 280; prerequisite or co-requisite: CH 120 or CH 137.
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4.00 Credits
Fall term, yearly This course is an introduction to the cellular and molecular levels of biological organization for students majoring in molecular bioscience. Students will investigate the numerous complex events that occur in the life of a cell. The structure and function of both procaryotic and eucaryotic cells will be explored. This survey includes the principles of bioenergetics, cell metabolism and its regulation, photosynthesis, membrane transport, enzyme catalysis, gene expression, and the cell life. The laboratory experience will utilize cellular and molecular biological techniques to explore these concepts further. There will be three lecture/discussion sessions and one laboratory session each week. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CH 137; sophomore standing is recommended.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Offered periodically on a topic in biology determined by faculty and student interests. This course will normally not be counted as part of the 37 hours required for the biology major.
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