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3.00 Credits
3 CR. An introduction to the study of plant biology including the structure and function of plant cells and tissues, plant growth and reproduction, photosynthesis and metabolism, evolution of plant species, and the role of plants in the ecosystem. Prior learning in Introduction to Biology is strongly recommended.
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4.00 Credits
4 CR. An introduction to biological principles and concepts. Topics include cell biology, genetics, physiology, evolution, and ecology. These topics will be studied in a diversity of organisms including microbes, protists, fungi, plants, and representative animal groups. Includes a lab.
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4.00 Credits
4 CR. This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of plant growth and development. Higher plant structure, metabolism, growth regulators, and mineral nutrition are emphasized. Students will also become acquainted with the diversity of plants and plant-like organisms through study of bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, mosses, and lower vascular plants.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. Examination of the structure and dynamics of forest communities. Consideration will be given to geographic and ecologic factors shaping forest communities, to biological and chemical interactions among forest species, and to the human impact on forest stability. All forest types will be discussed with an emphasis on temperate deciduous and northern coniferous forests. Field trips required.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course is the study of the ecology and life histories of common animal species and their habitats. The underlying scientific and technical principles will be examined as they relate to wildlife conservation efforts by federal, state, and private agencies. This course places special emphasis on Vermont's wildlife.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. In this course students will be introduced to the study of dinosaurs during the Mesozoic era. Some questions to be explored are: What are dinosaurs? How were dinosaurs discovered? When, where and how did they live? What was their Mesozoic world like? What was their anatomy? How are they related to birds? Why did dinosaurs go extinct?
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4.00 Credits
4 CR. Students learn techniques for testing, utilizing basic instrumentation, and troubleshooting in the research laboratory. Quality control principles and applications to the testing process will be emphasized. Introduction to CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendment), OSHA, and universal precautions will be included. Prerequisite: Basic Algebra. Corequisite: Community & Work Experience.
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4.00 Credits
4 CR. This is the second semester of a two-semester course that examines the structure and functions of the human body emphasizing and building upon the concepts learned in Human Anatomy & Physiology I. Topics will include special senses, endocrine system, blood, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system and reproductive system. The course includes a lab. Prerequisite: Human Anatomy & Physiology I.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. An introduction to the principles and concepts of microbiology. Topics include bacteriology, viruses, and microbial reproduction, as they relate to evolution, ecology, pathology, and public health.
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3.00 Credits
3 CR. This course is a study of the laboratory identification of pathogenic microorganisms. Topics include laboratory safety; specimen collection; classification and identification of medically significant bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses; antimicrobial susceptibility testing; and quality assurance. Experience is gained in selected community health agencies. Prerequisite: Elements of Microbiology.
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