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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the fundamentals of human structure and function at the chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. Specific topics include the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, patterns of inheritance and human genetics, and the structure and functions of the body systems. The course includes the study of homeostasis, tissues, and the integumentary, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. This is a non-lab course intended for non-science majors. (3 contact hours)
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course provides basic foundations in organismic biology related to plants. It includes the cellular basis of plants, a study of plant cells and tissues, their structure and function, and basic energy relationships of cells. Additionally, the course emphasizes structure, function, taxonomy, ecology, and importance of plants to humans. Lab activities focus on experimental greenhouse studies, observations of plant morphology, and identification of local plant species. This course is intended for non-science majors. (6 contact hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab)
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to organismic biology related to animals. It includes animal cell structure and function, biodiversity and evolution of the animal kingdom, and homeostasis and the organization of the animal body. Additional specific topics include animal tissues; skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, nervous, excretory, and reproductive organs and systems; nutrition and energy flow; importance of animals to humans; inheritance; and behavior. This course includes both lecture and laboratory components and is intended for non-science majors. (6 contact hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab)
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course provides a framework for understanding basic ecology and environmental science. It gives an introduction and overview of ecological concepts at the population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels. Students will examine environmental impacts and solutions in the areas of air, water, and soil pollution; human population growth; energy use and alternatives; and biodiversity and conservation. The course has both a lecture and laboratory component and is intended for non-science majors. Because of similarities in course content, students who have taken BIOL 1030 Environmental Issues and Solutions should not take this course. (6 contact hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab)
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the concepts of ecology and organismic biology through an intensive field oriented approach. Students examine both tropical rainforests and coral reefs from the organismic, population, community, and ecosystem levels through hands on field activities, lectures, and Internet activities. The course is conducted at a field station in a Costa Rican, Belizean, Amazonian, Caribbean, or Hawaiian location. Multiple field excursions will introduce students to the biodiversity and conservation of tropical ecosystems, while lecture and laboratory activities will introduce concepts in taxonomy, basic organismic biology and adaptive physiology, and tropical ecosystem processes. This course has both a lecture and laboratory (field) component and is intended for non-science majors or as an elective for science majors. (6 contact hours: 2 lecture, 4 lab)
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: high school biology or higher This course provides a framework for understanding the concepts of evolutionary biology. It offers an overview of the subject by focusing on the underlying mechanisms that drive change in biological form and function through natural selection. Students will explore the role of ecology, genetics, and development as modulators of change. Special topics will include origins of life, plant and animal evolution, human evolution, evolution of sex, social and behavioral evolution, and infectious disease, as well as alternative views on origins and the socio-political consequences of this theory. This is an elective biology course intended for both science and non-science major students pursuing degrees in biology, healthcare, behavior, or education. (6 contact hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab)
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the concepts and principles of biology for students interested in entering the health technologies programs. Major topic areas include biological chemistry, cellular structure and function, and the basic energy relationships of cells. Additionally, this course includes cell division, molecular biology, genetics and heredity, and early embryologic development. This course has both a lecture and laboratory component. (6 contact hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab)
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the organization of living systems, energy transfer, continuity of life, biodiversity, and classification of living things. The topics include biological history, structure and functions of cells and cellular organelles, cell division, general biochemistry, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, DNA structure and function, protein synthesis, heredity, evolution, animal development, and classification. It also introduces viruses, prokaryotes, Protista, and Fungi. This course has both a lecture and laboratory component. It provides the prerequisite for BIOL 1520 Principles of Biology II and other advanced courses in biology. This course and BIOL 1520 provide a general introduction to the biological sciences for the science major. (6 contact hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab)
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BIOL 1510 or equivalent This course builds on the concepts introduced in BIOL 1510 Principles of Biology I. It provides an overview of the structural and functional characteristics of animals and plants and the basic concepts of ecology. This course introduces the major animal and plant phyla and examines their taxonomic, evolutionary, and organizational relationships, and their life cycles. Additional topics include animal tissues, organs, and organ systems; the structure and function of vascular plants; and ecology. This course has both a lecture and laboratory component. This course and BIOL 1510 provide a general introduction to the biological sciences for the science major.(6 contact hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab)
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Biological Digital Photography is a course for photographers, naturalists, educators, or others with interests in imaging of biological subjects. Emphasis is on lab and field techniques for imaging aquatics, insects, small mammals, and birds (requires telephoto equipment). Students will employ basic and some more advanced photography techniques with basic digital imaging applications to prepare images for use in presentations. Although students will have access to shared digital cameras, course participants are strongly recommended to make a personal purchase of a digital camera or digital videocam that will serve their needs. The instructor can recommend still cameras, digital videocams, interchangeable lenses, flash, or other supportive equipment depending on student interests, or imaging pursuits. (4 contact hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
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