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4.00 Credits
This writing enriched course for nonscience majors is designed to fulfill the lab science distribution requirements. The goals of the class are to empower students (our future citizenry) to make informed decisions by helping them acquire the tools of gathering information (research), decision making, and persuasion. The class is centered on four topics: evolution, environmental pollution, biotechnology, and human populations and reproductive health. We encourage students to become engaged in issues regarding all four topics by assigning "action papers." These are letters written by students and sent to people in profit and nonprofit organizations and government agencies, politicians, or any one in a position to take action on these matters. The letters request information, prompt certain actions, or express an opinion regarding a specific policy based on sound understanding of the science involved. Small inquiry groups conduct web-based research on these topics and present their findings in oral presentations/ discussions to the class community. Each inquiry group and individual student writes a paper on each of the four topics. Course assessment is based on these assignments. Three class hours; three laboratory hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the science of nutrition. Human nutrient requirements, nutrient absorption, malnutrition (overconsumption as well as underconsumption), recommended dietary guidelines, and topics of current interest are covered. Special attention is paid to helping students evaluate their own nutrition practices. Designed as a science elective for nonscience majors. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: BIOL 101.
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4.00 Credits
This is an integrated lecture-laboratory course. The principal animal used for dissection is the cat. Fundamental principles of biological systems are presented in the context of human anatomy and physiology. The cell as the fundamental unit of life is discussed and examined, including cell structure and metabolism. The organization of cells into tissues, tissues into organs, and organs into systems is thoroughly explored. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems are also focal points of study. The somatic and special sense are examined, and the basic principles of endocrine and prostaglandin physiology are introduced. This course does not satisfy any biology or science elective requirements for biology majors. Three class hours; three laboratory hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 105-106.
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4.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of BIOL 121. The course examines the structure and function of several organ systems: (1) endocrine system, (2) cardiovascular system, (3) lymphatic and immune systems, (4) respiratory system, (5) digestive system, (6) urinary system, and (7) reproductive systems and inheritance. The course emphasizes structure and function relationships, as well as the interaction among the organ systems. Many of the laboratory exercises involve use of computerized data acquisition and analyses. Three class hours; three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 121.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the basic principles and concepts related to the structure and functioning of local ecosystems. The course will include field and laboratory analyses of plants and animals in relation to occupied habitats. It is intended as an introductory course for nonscience majors. Times of field trips and laboratory analysis will be determined by the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic principles of microbiology. The classification, structure, function, and metabolism of bacterium, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses are discussed. The role of micro-organisms in human health and disease and the control of microbial growth are stressed. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: BIOL 121-122 and CHEM 105-106.
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1.00 Credits
A laboratory course designed to introduce basic microbiological techniques. Topics include bright field and phase contrast microscopy, aseptic techniques, simple and differential bacterial staining methods, pure culture techniques, identification of unknown microorganisms, cultivation of bacterial viruses, serological methods, and isolation and identification of microorganisms from clinical specimens. Three hours laboratory. Corequisite: BIOL 219.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes an examination of the contemporary legal and ethical environment as it relates to the management of business and other organizations. A study of the major classifications of the law such as civil law, criminal law, constitutional law, and administration law, as well as a review of our legal system, is therefore necessary. Emphasis is placed on recent legislation governing areas such as employment, consumer rights, and environmental issues, as well as the ethical dilemmas that are present in the modern business organization.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to supplement BLAW 150 in providing the necessary legal education for the accounting major, and is also highly suggested for all other students, especially other business majors. The course covers many of those legal areas that affect a business in daily operation. Topics include an indepth treatment of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code, and debtor-creditor relationships. Student interested in taking the CPA exam should take this course.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introductory course for freshman business students and students who may be undecided about their choice of major at Widener. The objective of this course is to excite and challenge students about the prospect of majoring in business and entering a business career. The course provides a basic grounding in business fundamentals emphasizing the integrated nature of management and how business relates to other subjects in their curriculum. Another objective of this course is to encourage students to grow and develop their understanding of themselves, their relationship with others, and uses of team, communication, and leadership skills. Students with significant business experience may be eligible for a waiver for this course. Open to freshman or with permission of the SBA assistant dean.
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