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3.00 Credits
An orientation to the human body, cell structure and function, histology of body cells, and the relationship of body systems to the overall health of the individual. Includes an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of selected organ systems. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisite: BIO:111 and Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
A course dealing with the anatomy of the human body; study of the structure of cells, tissues, organs, and systems with emphasis on those subjects important to embalming. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: BIO:111 and Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces basic laboratory skills in preparation for Biotechnology I. Topics and techniques include safety, sterile technique, laboratory math, quality systems, documentation, collection of data, metrology, filtration, centrifugation, bioseparations, computer data handling, telecommunications and the internet, solution and media prep, and other appropriate laboratory methods. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CHM:101 Fundamentals of Chemistry, OR high school chemistry within the past 3 years with a grade of "A" or "B", and Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course emphasizing both evolutionary mechanisms and evolutionary history. Areas of interest will include evolution as a process, the development of biological diversity, reconstructing past evolutionary events, and the evolution of major groups, including humans. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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4.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to basic concepts in human heredity. Areas of emphasis will include DNA structure and function, modes of inheritance, population genetics, and the genetics of immunity and cancer. In addition, current genetic technologies such as genetic engineering, gene therapy, and reproductive technologies will also be covered. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on the anatomy, physiology, ecology and evolution of the major invertebrate and vertebrate groups. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of the principles of biology as they relate to socially relevant issues in nutrition, reproduction, sexuality, heredity, and disease. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to focus attention on the forces at work in nature. The interrelationships of living things to their environment and to each other are discussed and in particular man's impact on these relationships. Man's use and abuse of renewable and non-renewable natural resources is also considered. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
A natural history of plants using a wide variety of Missouri habitats. Topics will include lower plants, flowering plants (including trees and shrubs), edible and poisonous plants and man's impact on Missouri forests and other communities. Techniques for collection, preservation and identification will be covered. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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3.00 Credits
A natural history of animals using a wide variety of Missouri habitats. Topics will include insects and other invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, conservation and the history of wildlife populations in Missouri. Techniques for collection, preservation or live maintenance and identification will be covered. Not intended for Biology majors. Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
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