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An introduction to the fundamental principles common to all living organisms. Presents basic biological principles at the organismal level including structure and function, evolution, and ecology. A course for non-biology majors. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week.
An introduction to the fundamental principles common to all living organisms. Presents basic biological principles at the organismal level including structure and function, evolution, and ecology. A course for non-biology majors. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week.
An introduction to the fundamental principles common to all living organisms. Presents basic biological principles using human systems as a study model including cell biology, genetics, and physiology. A course for non-biology majors. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week.
Natural Science with Lab.
BI 121 focuses on fundamental cellular and molecular biological concepts and methods for students planning to major in biology or for students needing to satisfy a professional school requirement in biology. This course provides a foundation for more advanced courses in the biology major's program and is a prerequisite for many other courses in the program.
BI 121 is devoted to cell structure and function and to classical and molecular genetics. Bacteria and viruses are also introduced in this course.
Natural Science with Lab.
Foundations of Organismal and Evolutionary Biology.
This course focuses on fundamental biological concepts at an organismal level. It also fulfills the Natural Science core requirement and provides a foundation for more advanced courses in Biology. BI 122 is devoted to biodiversity, plant form and function, and animal form and function. Particular emphasis in the course is placed upon the scientific method and upon the evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of information.
Natural Science with Lab. Foundations of Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity. This course focuses on fundamental biological concepts at an ecological level. It also fulfills the Natural Science core requirement and provides a foundation for more advanced courses in Biology.
BI 123 is devoted to population genetics, evolution, ecology and biodiversity. Particular emphasis in the course is placed upon the scientific method and upon the evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of information.
Natural Science with Lab. Lab Explorations in Cellular and Molecular Biology. The overarching goal of this lab exploration is to provide students with hands on experience using the scientific method. Over the course of the semester, you will be exposed to the processes of experimental design, protocol development and implementation, data analysis, and the interpretation and presentation of results through the use of mini-research modules in the areas of Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Natural Science with Lab.
Lab Explorations Physiology and Ecology.
The purpose of this course is to provide you with hands on experience of doing science at an organismal and ecological scale. Over the course of the semester you will be exposed to the processes of experimental design, field and lab protocol development and implementation, data analysis, and the interpretation and presentation of results. We will explore major themes in organismal biology and ecology including diversity, plant and animal form and function, and species interactions.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.