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3.00 Credits
Examines the phenomenon of new and emerging diseases and their effects on humans. Topics include the history of emerging or reemerging diseases, epidemics and pandemics, the role of ecological factors in disease emergence, types of infectious agents, their mechanisms of action, and how our immune system responds to infection by these agents. We examine factors -- such as antibiotic resistance, population, environmental changes, global travel, and global warming -- that contribute to diseases in the 21st century. We also discuss how political, economic, social, and cultural factors contribute to the emergence of diseases and the response to those diseases. 3 credits. (S,Y)
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3.00 Credits
Blends general ecological concepts with evaluations of several environmental problems. Topics include the growth and regulation of natural populations compared to human populations; our use and future supplies of energy, from food to nuclear power; and the preservation of wildlife. The pollution of our environment by human activities is emphasized. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
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Major emphasis is placed on the structure and function of plants; the use of plants in food production; the structure of agricultural technology; the relationship between world food supply and the population problem; scientific, social, and economic aspects of food production. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (IRR)
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Heredity in human families and populations; genetic basis of normal and abnormal traits; chromosome behavior and sex determination. Emphasis is placed on the social, ethical, and political issues in genetics. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (F,O)
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3.00 Credits
Study of the structure and function of the human body. Primary emphasis is placed on normal body function, with a secondary emphasis placed on common diseases. For non-science majors; cannot be taken by students who have completed BIOL 11500, BIOL 11900, or BIOL 12100. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (S,E)
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Study of the diversity of life found in the ocean with special attention to how ocean life impacts and is impacted by humans. Threats to ocean diversity will be looked at from the standpoint of their effects on both individual organisms and various ocean ecosystems. There will be one open lab during the semester. Lecture: Three hours. 3 credits. (F,Y)
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This course will present what we know about the geologic past. Methodologies used to study the past history of our planet will be introduced. The course will also critically analyze topics that frequently appear in the popular media such as new paleontological discoveries, new views on dinosaur biology, mass extinctions, and processes of evolution. Lecture/discussion: 3 hrs. 3 credits. (S,Y)
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Why insects are the most successful animals on earth, and their negative and positive effects on people. Topics include insect structure, function, reproduction, development, and behavior; insects as pollinators and producers of useful products; insects as scavengers and applications in forensic science; insects as vectors of disease; agricultural, forestry, and household pests; chemical and biological control of insect pests. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (S,Y)
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We will examine the mechanisms that have resulted in the rich diversity of life on our planet. We will also explore how evolutionary biology helps us to understand current issues in ecology, conservation biology, global climate change, agriculture, human health and medicine and human behavior. Topics in this course will include: the Fossil Record, Biodiversity, Mass Extinctions, Human Evolution, Infectious Diseases and Antibiotic Resistance.
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3.00 Credits
A one-semester general biology course for nonmajors covering basic physiology, genetics, and development. Evolutionary trends and ecological relationships are discussed. The influence of biology on the lives of humans is emphasized. Lecture/discussion: Three hours. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
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