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3.00 Credits
Designed to prepare future teachers to utilize the student-oriented inquiry approach in teaching elementary school science. Emphasis will be placed upon hands-on experiences for accomplishing this through biological, physical, and earth science activities. Course is taught by a professor from the Biology department and one from the Physical Science department.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to general ecological principles, and an examination of human interactions with, and effects upon, the environment.
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4.00 Credits
Human Biology introduces the structure and function of the human body. Students will study the major systems of the human body, including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous and hormonal control and locomotion through examination of and noninvasive experimentation with their own bodies, computer simulations, reading and attending lecture/discussions.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of cells, cellular reproduction, inheritance and the gene, molecular genetics, and the development of organisms. Concentrates on human genetics and development. Investigates the role of biotechnology in genetics and development. Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
This course is principally intended for science majors. It provides students having a strong interest in natural science with specialized and necessary mathematical skills to address problems in their majors. Topics covered include function and their behavior, graphs, curve fitting, modeling, descriptive and inferential statistics, data handling, and experimental design. Hands-on learning techniques are emphasized with an extensive use of technology such as graphing calculators, computers and software for data analysis, and data collection equipment. Prerequisite: High School Algebra II or MATH 0103.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the patterns and processes of evolution. Topics include population genetics, adaptation, evolution, diversity, and ecology. This course will focus on methods of inquiry, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results. Prerequisites: None.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, inheritance, sexual reproduction, and embryonic development. This course will focus on methods if inquiry, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation and presentation of results. Prerequisite: None.
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1.00 Credits
seminar course to introduce first year students to the theory and practice of biological inquiry. Students will examine the process of scientific model creation and experimental design. Critical thinking and the mathematical, literacy and communication skills required for the study of biology will be emphasized. The Biology Departmental Objectives and portfolio assessment process will be introduced. Prerequisites: 8 or fewer credits in Biology.
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1.00 Credits
seminar course to support second year students in their development as professional biologists. Career options as well as continued development of critical thinking, mathematical, literacy and communication skills will be emphasized. The Departmental Objectives portfolio assessment development will be continued Prerequisites: 9 to 16 credits in Biology.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to American naturalists and nature writers from the earliest exploration and settlement to the present.
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