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1.50 Credits
A laboratory course designed to provide demonstrations, experiments and discussion to supplement BI 143. Biology majors/minors, medical technology majors and education majors are required to concurrently enroll in BI 143, and the laboratory is not to be taken separately. One three-hour laboratory a week. (Offered each fall semester).
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4.50 Credits
A study of the invertebrates and the vertebrates by a phylogenetic approach. Emphasis on comparing and contrasting the anatomy, physiology, and ecology of these groups. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BI 143. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week. (Offered each spring semester).
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4.50 Credits
A study of the diversity in the Kingdoms Fungi, Prokaryota, Protoctista, and Plantae. Emphasis on anatomic, physiological, and reproductive adaptations to the environment. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BI 143. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week. (Offered each fall semester).
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4.50 Credits
Introduction to the study of microorganisms, with special emphasis on medically important bacteria, viruses, and fungi; includes practical applications for control of pathogens, epidemiology and diagnosis, mechanisms of infection and host resistance. Weekly 3 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BI 143, not for major/minor credit in biology or medical technology and may not substitute for BI 315. fulfills requirement of Natural World Domain for nursing majors.
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3.00 Credits
The course will explore the interaction between culture, evolution, and biology from a variety of perspectives in a seminar format. The customs of different cultures are often determined by and/or affected by biological factors. These will be studied from a proximate and ultimate (evolutionary) standpoint in a comparison of both non-Western and Western cultures to better understand and appreciate different cultural practices and beliefs, how they evolved, and what implications they have for the world. Students also will investigate a custom of their choice to ascertain the biological and cultural origins and significance of the custom. This course can serve as an option within either the multicultural studies or natural science component of the general education curriculum, but it will not count for major/minor biology credit. Prerequisites: One course selected from general education writing courses, sophomore standing.
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4.50 Credits
This course examines the human impacts on the global environment in a lecture, discussion and applied approach. Current research will be studied on the causes and effects of environmental change and environmental conservation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BI 143 or BI 123 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab per week.
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4.50 Credits
A survey of the natural history of Iowa focusing on geological forces, plant communities, animal communities, and the impact of early humans, the first European settlers and present residents. The lab will focus on identification skills. Weekend field trips will be an important component of the course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BI 143, BI 146, or permission of instructor. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab per week.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the major basic concepts operating in the functioning of the immune system and the immunopathologies that arise due to the hyperfunction, hypofunction, or malfunction of this system. Major topics to be covered include non-specific immunity, specific immunity (cellular and humoral) hypersensitivities, immunologic deficiencies, tolerance, enhancement, immunogenetics, autoimmunity, cancer immunology, and transplantation. This introductory course gives students a basic understanding of the system as well as some basic concepts and terminology on which to build further knowledge in this area. Prerequisites: BI 143, BI 144 or BI 150. (Offered winter term only).
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4.50 Credits
A lecture and laboratory course designed to give basic information for understanding normal structure and development of the human body. A regional approach to anatomy is used, complimented with dissection and examination of preserved human cadavers, practical applications, and discussions of basic concepts. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab per week, plus 45 hours of supervised dissection per term. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BI 125 for Biology majors, and a D- or better for other majors.
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3.00 Credits
A lecture course designed to introduce students to the physiological stystems of the human body. Emphasis is given to the interactive nature of these systems that result in normal physiological function. The medical implication of abnormalities and failure of these systems is also briefly covered. Three hours of lecture per week. A non-required option is BI 274, Basic Human Physiology Lab in which Biology majors may concurrently enroll. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BI 125 for Biology and Medical Technology major, and a grade of D- or better for other majors.
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