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5.00 Credits
This course explores the nature and diversity of microorganisms by considering their structural, functional, ecological and taxonomic relationships. Major topics include microbial structure and growth, metabolism, environmental and ecological interactions, viruses, genetics and representative prokaryotic groups. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. (Prerequisite: BIO120)
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5.00 Credits
This course is part one of a study of the structure and function of the human body. Major topics include the introduction to the human body, cells, tissues and skeletal, muscle, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Three lectures and one three-hour lab period per week. (Prerequisite: BIO120)
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5.00 Credits
This course is part two of a study of the structure and function of the human body. Major topics include the autonomic nerves and special senses and endocrine, respiratory, digestive, immune, metabolism, reproductive and urinary systems. Three lectures and one three-hour lab period per week. (Prerequisite: BIO315 or instructor consent)
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5.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity to study the inter-relationships between organisms, both plant and animal, and their environment. These studies include intraspecies and interspecies relationships. The lab consists of field study techniques, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data. Three lecture/discussion sections and one three-hour laboratory period per week.(Prerequisites: BIO120 and BIO130. Recommended: MAT110)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity to study and discuss medical ethics issues, such as genetic engineering, gene therapy, abortion, the new reproductive technologies, human experimentation, patient rights, organ and tissue transplantation, distribution and funding of health care and cultural differences in approaching these issues. Two discussion sections per week. (Prerequisite: BIO120)
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5.00 Credits
This course is a study of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells from a molecular viewpoint. Major topics include molecular cell structure, energy requirements of the cell, membranes and compartments of the cell, nucleus and information of the cell and specialized cellular organelle functions. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. (Recommended prerequisites: BIO120 and BIO210 or instructor consent)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to study marine organisms in their natural environments while simultaneously experiencing the culture of Jamaica. The major marine habitats studied include turtle grass beds, mangrove swamps, coral reefs, tide pools and rocky beaches. Students also conduct an independent, inquiry oriented investigation. This course includes a ten-day trip to Jamaica during January. (Prerequisite: BIO120 or instructor consent)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to study tropical organisms in their natural habitats. This course focuses on Costa Rica for examples of tropical climate, species diversity in the tropics, tropical forest variety, plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The student works on a field project while in Costa Rica. In addition, students experience the Costa Rican culture. (Prerequisite: BIO120 or instructor consent)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to study desert organisms in their natural habitats. The major course topics will include desert plant adaptations, desert animal adaptations and life zones of the Sonoran Desert. An emphasis will be placed on the ecological interrelationships found among desert organisms and the biotic factors of the desert. (Prerequisite: BIO120 or instructor consent)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to engage in and plan outdoor education activities for elementary and secondary pupils. Students also plan and teach one lesson to a small group of children. Various materials are examined. (See also ED349)
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