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This class examines the diversity of the animal kingdom, focusing on the major groups of invertebrates and vertebrates. We will study these animals in an evolutionary context, emphasizing ecology, life history, and morphology. The lab component will include dissections to examine physical differences across the major phyla. It is recommended that students have a strong background of biology in high school or a previous biology course in college (e.g. Biology the Living World, Animal Physiology, Human Physiology, or Marine Biology). 4 CRED ITS
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The course examines life at the microscopic level and is designed to provide an understanding of microbiology and its connectedness to the environment, medicine, agriculture, and industry. Topics will include exploration of the world of bacteria, viruses, and fungi; the use of microbes in genetic engineering, food preservation, and safety; the role of microbes in biotechnology, industry, and agriculture; antibiotic resistance; viral and bacterial diseases of humans; and the use of microbes or microbial products in bioterrorism. 4 CRED ITS
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This course examines the basic biological concepts of structure and function of the human body. Body systems, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, muscular, skeletal and reproductive will be surveyed. Special topics may include the disease processes that affect the human body, such as cancers and AIDS. 3 CRED ITS
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This course explores the structure and function of mammals with special emphasis on companion and zoo animals. Students gain knowledge on the diversity of structure and function of domesticated and economically important animals as well as their similarities--at the microscopic as well as macroscopic level. Topics on heredity, genetics and reproduction, evolution and ecology, and conservation, using mammals as animal models, will be discussed. The course includes hands-on laboratory work, field trips, and projects that incorporate students' interests and majors and cultural backgrounds with course material. 3 CRED ITS
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What causes illness and maintains health How does the immune system guard against disease These and other important topics of health are discussed. The effects of diet, stress, and drugs are debated, with discussions of AIDS, genetics, cancer, and other related current topics. Students learn to make sound decisions regarding their bodies. Students complete projects integrating their major field of study with topics in health and illness. Laboratory work is a required component of the course. 3 CRED ITS
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Are you curious about emerging medical advances and those just on the horizon Following a brief biology introduction, this class examines the cutting-edge science of such topics as stem cells, cloning, assisted reproduction, new vaccine development, gene therapy, and other emerging medical topics. The course will also explore the scientific limits and societal implications of these advances. A hands-on laboratory accompanies this class and students draw on their talents, backgrounds and majors to create a final project. 3 CRED ITS
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This class examines the diversity of marine organisms from the smallest worms to predatory sharks to the largest whales, from the deepest trench to the shore. Students will explore the special adaptations that allow organisms to thrive and create the complex web of ocean life. This class contains a lab component; field trips to the Shedd Aquarium; and a final project that incorporates the students' interests, majors, and cultural backgrounds with course material. 3 CRED ITS
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This introductory chemistry course includes the exploration of the high prevalence of chemical occurrences in the world. Topics such as chemical terminology, atomic structure, bonding, reactions, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and nuclear chemistry are considered. Materials from organic chemistry, biochemistry, and polymer chemistry are integrated into discussions and lab activities to demonstrate practical application of everyday substances. 4 CRED ITS
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Course provides an introduction to the basic principles and uses of forensic science. The basic applications of the biological, physical, chemical, medical, and behavioral sciences currently practiced and limitations of the modern crime laboratory are presented. 3 CRED ITS
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Includes basic chemical and biochemical principles and an insight on the latest breakthroughs in the field. Topics may include functioning of metabolism, cell signaling, hemoglobin abnormalities, DNA and ancestry, cloning, etc. Specially designed laboratory experiments help the student to discover the hidden side of life. The student will be able to make connections between bio-molecules and functioning of living organisms, disease, forensic tests, environmental issues, and biotechnology. 4 CRED ITS
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