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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
BEGINNING FIELD BIOLOGY~An introduction to various ecosystems in temperate, tropical, desert, montane, and marine environments covering the diversity of plant and animal species and their structural and functional adaptations. Each time the course is offered it concentrates on a particular geographic area and its distinctive habitats and organisms, interactions and interrelationships among the organisms, and the abiotic factors that constrain populations. Designed for students majoring outside the sciences who have taken no other biology courses. Cannot be counted toward a biology major. The breakdown between lecture and lab hours is for administrative office use only. This course may only be taken as 4 credit hours.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
BEGINNING FIELD BOTANY~An introduction to vascular plant taxonomy using the local flora. This course emphasizes field identification of plants using scientific and local names. Students are introduced to morphology through the use of taxonomic characteristics in field guides and keys. Characteristics of the most abundant families of local plants are presented. Cannot be counted toward a biology major. The breakdown between lecture and lab hours is for administrative office use only. This course may only be taken as 4 credit hours.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
BIOLOGY FOR THE NON MAJOR~A concept oriented approach to the basics of biology emphasizing both the unity and diversity of life. Topics include the scientific method, evolution, the cellular basis of life, genetics, population biology, reproduction and development, human anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology and a survey of the diversity of life forms on earth. Laboratories emphasize the scientific method and utilize the resources of the James H. Barrow Field Station. The breakdown between lecture and lab hours is for administrative office use only. This course may only be taken as 4 credit hours.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I~ This is the first of a two-course sequence that covers the form and function of all of the systems of the human body. Biology 131 covers basic cell biology, homeostasis, and the integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Includes a 3-hour lab. Corequisite: Chemistry 161, Nursing students only, or permission of the department.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II~ This is the second of a two semester sequence on the form and function of all of the systems of the human body. BIOL 133 will cover the digestive, respiratory, urinary, cardiovascular, immune, and reproductive systems. Endocrinology, blood chemistry, and metabolism will also be covered. Includes a 3 hour lab. Prerequisite: Biology 131 or permission. Corequisite: Chemistry 162 or permission.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I HOW SCIENCE WORKS~ An introduction to the scientific process as exemplified by the study of ecology and evolution. The scientific process will be dissected to understand how scientists make progress in understanding nature works and how science differs from other ways of human understanding. Ecology, the sum of the interactions of organisms with their living and nonliving environment, and evolution, how organisms change and adapt to their surroundings over time, will be explored using examples from all kinds of organisms. Laboratory experience will include many opportunities to work on various aspects of the scientific process (hypothesis generation, data gathering and analysis, hypothesis testing) through a focus on the diversity of life at the James H. Barrow Field Station.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II~HOW LIFE WORKS. The purpose of this course is to explore the myriad ways organisms reproduce, develop, acquire nutrients and energy, manage waste, respond to the environment, and exhibit distinctive adaptations that have resulted from evolution. One recurring key concept is the conservative nature of all life's processes in all organisms. This is evident in the similarities found in primary energy metabolism (i.e., cellular respiration and photosynthesis), other aspects of metabolism (biomolecular building blocks and the macromolecules they form), reproduction, protein synthesis, energy flow and nutrient cycling, and managing/regulating water intake and retention. All organisms also detect and respond to their environment on many levels (orgnismal, organ, cellular, and subcellular), and biologists find both similarities and differences among all of life in these respects.
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6.00 Credits
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY HOW SCIENCE & LIFE WORK~This course is both an introduction to the scientific process as exemplified by the study of cell and molecular biology, physiology, anatomy, morphology, ecology, and evolution as well as an exploration of the many ways organisms function to reproduce, develop, gain nutrition and energy, manage waste, respond to the environment, and exhibit distinctive adaptations that have resulted from evolution. The scientific process will be dissected to understand how scientists make progress in understanding how nature works and how science differs from other ways of human understanding. This course is offered summer term only. Prerequisites: Although this is an introductory biology course and has no specific course or courses as a prerequisite, it is an intensive offering of introductory biology over a 6 1/2 week time span and should only be taken by students who have completed at least one year of college coursework (beyond AP courses in high school). The course is designed and most appropriate for those in the accelerated program in preparation for a major in biology or for pre-professional programs (e.g., pre-med, pre-vet). Students will have to manage their time, and ideally be full time, to keep up with the material.
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1.00 Credits
WORKSHOP~This workshop will provide the opportunity for students to examine a special topic in Biology. Through readings, discussions and written assignments there will be opportunities to evaluate the topic at issue. Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only. (For Weekend College students only.)
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3.00 Credits
INSECTS AND SOCIETY~ Insects are the most successful animals on earth: they have the greatest species diversity, they occur nearly everywhere, and they have been impacting humans since the start of civilization. Sometimes these impacts are positive (e.g., pollination), sometimes they are negative (e.g., disease). It has been this way throughout recorded history and will continue to be this way for the foreseeable future. This course begins with a brief introduction to insect biology, which is presented so that all students can be engaged, not just those majoring in the life sciences. Topics include the impacts of insects on our food, homes, and health, as well as the influence of insects on culture, world history, and the long-term maintenance of the earth's critical support systems. Ethical issues that directly or indirectly involve insects are discussed throughout the course and students evaluate how insects are valued by society, how these values are developed, and whether these values are justified. This course does not count toward a Biology major or minor.
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