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Biology
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
BIO 100IN Biology Concepts
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Basic principles and concepts of biology. Includes methods of scientific inquiry, cell structure and chemistry, metabolism,
reproduction, genetics, molecular biology evolution, and ecology and current issues in biology.
Information: IN designates an integrated lecture/lab combination.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 104IN Animal Sexual Behavior
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Exploration of animal mating patterns via behavioral research. Includes animal behavior, evolutionary concepts, genetics
of behavior, maximizing reproduction, and student research projects.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
BIO 105IN Environmental Biology
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Includes ecosystem structure and
function, population dynamics, and human impacts on air, water, land, and biodiversity.
Information: IN designates an integrated lecture/lab combination.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 108IN Plants, People and Society
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Past, present and future roles of plants in our lives. Includes basic principles of botany, modern, historical and regional
perspectives on human use of plants, and present and future practices in plant cultivation.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 109IN Natural History of the Southwest
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Study of the common plants and animals of the Southwest. Includes their identification, adaptation, behavior and ecology.
Also includes physical geography and geological principles of the region.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
BIO 110 Techniques and Mathematics for the Laboratory
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Introduction to the use of proper techniques and mathematical calculations in a laboratory setting. Includes safety,
laboratory mathematics, and ancillary equipment and instruments.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 092 or required score on assessment test, and CHM 080 or 130 or placement into CHM 151.
Information:
Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
Same as MLT 110.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
BIO 115IN Wildlife of North America
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and selected invertebrates of North America. Includes
habitats, wildlife interrelationships, population dynamics, and discussion of national, state, and private wildlife agencies.
Also includes a laboratory emphasis on native Arizona species.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
BIO 121IN Current Issues in Human Biology
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Exploration of current topics in human biology. Includes genetics, human biology diversity, reproduction, development and
aging. Also includes current topics in human health and human impacts on the environment.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Spring, Summer.
BIOLOGY
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