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4.00 Credits
General Biology II is designed for both the major and non-major college student and provides a continuation of the foundation established in BIO133. Discussions will focus on DNA, gene structure, function and expression, biotechnology, developmental biology, evolution, population genetics and dynamics, species interactions, biological communities, and vertebrate anatomy and physiology. Inquiry based study in the concurrent laboratory component will provide hands-on application of appropriate lecture material. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: BIO133.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a scientific study of the basic principles of nutrition. Nutrient requirements, diet, biochemistry, diseases, and socio-economic concepts are stressed. Special emphasis is placed on changes throughout the human life cycle.
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2.00 Credits
An essential part of learning biology or almost any other science is the mastery of the terminology used. This task may be made easier if one becomes more aware of the meaning and derivation of the word elements (parts) that form these technical terms. By becoming familiar with the word elements, technical terms become easier to remember, and newly encountered words are easier to understand. Students in this course learn (in both group and individual competitions) to establish a personal database of these word elements so that they can more accurately understand novel scientific and medical terminology.
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3.00 Credits
This course begins with a basic overview of forensic science from the "science" viewpoint. Scientific principles and practices will be applied to specific examples within the following: drug analysis, paternity, DNA fingerprinting, hair/fiber analysis, blood identification, microscopy, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. Cross listed with ENV180. Prerequisite: BIO133 or ENV120 and permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Students will have the opportunity to learn about several forensic techniques and increase their skill at each technique in a hands-on format. Each student will perform experiments and analyze evidence with techniques including, but not limited to, the following: density determination, measurement and accuracy, statistical analysis, microscopy, hair and fiber analysis, fingerprint analysis, impression lifting and analysis, DNA fingerprinting and gel electrophoresis, thin layer chromatography, light spectrophotometry, glass fragment analysis, soils, ballistics, spatter patterns, and gas chromatography. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BIO/ENV180 or CHM106 or BIO134 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This is a study of the organization of the human body from the atomic level to the entire individual. The focus of this course includes biochemistry, cytology, histology, and the following: integument, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. The laboratory portion of this course will allow students to learn structures and relationships in a self-paced fashion. Laboratory fee required.
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4.00 Credits
This is a continuation of the study of the organization of the human body from the atomic level to the entire individual. The focus of this course includes the following: endocrine, reproductive, immune, digestive,urinary, cardio-vascular, excretory, and respiratory systems. The laboratory portion of this course will allow students to learn structures and relationships in a self-paced fashion. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: One of the following BIO120, BIO121, BIO133, or BIO201.
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3.00 Credits
Biochemistry comprises a survey of basic principles of organic and biological chemistry as well as molecular biology with an emphasis on broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of biologically important molecules. Topics include organic functional groups, reactions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, metabolism, and neurochemistry.
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4.00 Credits
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms. The focus of this course will be on bacteria, yeast and viruses. Discussion will concentrate on the role of microbial communities that live in and around humans, their metabolism, growth, and reproduction as well as their position in the food web and species interactions. Special attention will be given to microbes used for food production. The laboratory portion of this course will focus on standard microbiological techniques and use of these techniques in a student designed experiment. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: BIO134, CHM105 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Zoology is the study of the anatomy, physiology, evolution and ecology of members of the animal kingdom. In this course, students will survey members of the major invertebrate and vertebrate animal phyla and in an evolutionary context. Special attention will be paid to the anatomical features of each major animal phyla and their classes. The laboratory portion of this course will involve observation and dissection of representative members from most of the animal phyla. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: BIO134 or permission of the instructor.
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