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3.00 Credits
AnthropologyAn introduction to human evolution and human ecology. Emphasis is on the factors affecting human physical structure, both in the past and at present. Attempts are made to explain human behavior and social structure as functions of humans' primate heritage and evolution. Three class hours a week .3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
WellnessAn introduction to the concept of wellness, basics of nutrition, exercise habits, weight control, and cardiovascular disease prevention. Topics include wellness concepts, exercise, diet and nutrition, set point theories, and environmental influences. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall
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3.00 Credits
NutritionThis course focuses on human dietary needs. The course emphasizes the health-related roles of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins. The course also covers minerals, energy metabolism, food-product labeling, and nutritional requirements of the pregnant woman and fetus. Issues of consumer concern are considered throughout this course. Prerequisite: BIO 11 or BIO 21 or BIO 33 with a grade of "C" or better; CHM 11 or higher with a grade of "C" or better. Three class hours per w eek.3 credits Spri
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3.00 Credits
IDesigned for science majors or prospective health science students. An examination of three areas of contemporary biological science, including selected topics in chemistry necessary as background for cell biology, the structure and function of cells with emphasis on reproduction, membrane functions and cell energetics, and the molecular mechanisms of genetic control and patterns of inheritance. Prerequisite: One year of high school biology or chemistry with a grade of "C" or better or CHM 10. Three class hours and two laboratory hours a wee k.Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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3.00 Credits
IIA consideration of evolutionary theory including population genetics and a survey of major taxonomic groups of organisms with emphasis on their adaptations and ecology. Prerequisite: BIO 21 or BIO 11. Three class hours and two laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
BiotechnologyThe course covers the tools of the biotechnician: gene manipulation, biotechnological applications in medicine, forensics, and industry, bioethics, and biological risk assessment. Prerequisite: high school chemistry and biology. Three class hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.3 credits Spring
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4.00 Credits
BiologyThis is an introduction to natural history with special emphasis on identification of Massachusetts terrestrial plants and animals in the outdoors. A wide range of topics will be presented including animal behavior, map reading, geology, basic principles of natural history, biogeography, taxonomy, and collecting. Combined lecture/laboratory two meetings a week. Three class hours and two laboratory hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall
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4.00 Credits
BirdsThis is an introduction to the biology of birds and their behavior. Special emphasis will be given to species of the United States and Massachusetts. A wide range of topics will be presented including: field identification; bird diversity and taxonomy; courtship and nesting; feather structure, flight, and migration; physiology, including respiration, circulation and feeding strategies; and visual and vocal communication. Students will be required to attend two field trips on either a Saturday or Sunday (weather permitting); one in February and one in May. Classes meet twice weekly in a combined lecture/laboratory setting. Three class hours and two laboratory hours weekly. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Spring
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1.00 Credits
BiologyThis is a one-semester course designed to provide an introduction to the biology of the marine environment. It incorporates the study of the physical and biological components of the oceans, including the formations of the seas and land masses, physical nature of the oceans, and chemistry of seawater with emphasis on types of marine organisms, the ecology of the marine environment, and man's impact on the ocean and its inhabitants. Field trips may be required as part of the lab component of the course, including one all-day trip on a whale watch boat. Prerequisite: high school chemistry and biology with a grade of "C" or better or BIO 11 or BIO 21 or SCI 12 or SCI 19 or any CHM course. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per we ek.Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Spring, Summe
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3.00 Credits
IThis course studies the structure and function of human tissues, organs and organ systems. Topics include tissues; integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems; and the nervous system. The laboratory component includes occasional dissections. The course is intended primarily for students in the health sciences. Prerequisites: high school biology and chemistry, preferably within the last five years. Three class hours and two laboratory hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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