Biology

Presents an introduction to Anatomy and Physiology including organization of the human body, biochemistry, cells, genetics, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Laboratory activities reinforce and expand these topics. Course is not recommended for students in the Mathematics and Science program. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisites: high school biology and chemistry with a grade of 75% or higher or college biology and chemistry. Eligible to take ENGL 1010. Lab fee.

Explores interrelationships between organisms and the environment. The impact of human activities such as pollution, resource use and population growth. Basic ecological concepts provide a foundation for understanding environmental problems and global change. Labs will illustrate the complexity associated with environmental change and emphasize sustainability. Laboratory includes the observation of plants, algae, bacteria and animals. Prerequisites: Eligible to take ENGL 1010, MATH 1100 or higher, High School Biology. Lab fee.

Emphasizes the modern aspects of biology and its techniques. Includes evolution, animal diversity, human and animal anatomy/physiology, animal behavior, reproduction and development, and ecology. Laboratory requires dissection of a preserved fetal pig and various vertebrate organs, as well as the use of living invertebrates and fish. For Math/Science students. Prerequisites: Eligible to take ENGL 1010, 75% or higher in High School Biology, 75% or higher in High School Chemistry or CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1020. Lab fee.

An introduction to the history of some major themes in biology. Includes research, discussion, and analysis of the development of major underlying themes and concepts in biology. Areas covered may include anatomy/physiology, medicine, reproductive biology/genetics, evolution, and microbiology/disease. Students completing this course will earn three credits of Honors. Lecture, readings, discussions, and presentations. Does not satisfy lab science requirements. Lecture, readings, discussions, and presentations. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 and one semester of college biology.

Examines the basic concepts of evolution, including natural selection, significance of behavior, and sexual reproduction, adaptation, speciation, and the history of life on earth. The historical framework of evolutionary thought, as well as modern aspects and applications of the theory, will be studied and discussed. Students will be able to explore topics and areas of evolution that are of special interest to them. Lecture only. Fulfills upper-level science requirements. Does not satisfy lab science requirements. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010 or 1110 and two college biology courses.