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Undergraduate Programs
BIOL 104. General Biology II 4 credits
Continuation of General Biology I. Survey of
plant and animal biology, and ecology. Required
of all biology majors. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, MATH 151 or equivalent.
+BIOL 106. Human Genetics
3 credits
Introduction to genetic principles and their application
to human biology and society. Discussions
of human genetic disease, medical genetic technology,
biotechnology and genetic engineering.
For non-science majors.
+BIOL 107. Plants and Civilization 3 credits
The use of plants by humans from botanical, economic
and cultural perspectives. For non-science
majors.
+BIOL 109. Environmental Science 4 credits
Application of basic ecological principles to
human environment, including current and future
energy sources, population growth and control,
pollution, and world food supply. Lecture and
laboratory. For non-science majors.
+BIOL 110. Natural History for Poets 3 credits
Students learn local flora and fauna as a tool for
understanding basic ecological principles. Lecture
and field study. For non-science majors.
BIOL 123. Selected Topics in Biology 2-4 credits
Investigation of selected biological topics not
treated in the regular department course offerings.
BIOL 150. Career Orientation in
the Biological Sciences
1 credit
Survey of careers in the sciences, particularly biological
sciences and allied health science professions.
Weekly discussions with practicing scientists
and health professionals. Introduction to
career decisions, opportunities, and development.
Pass/No Pass only. Offered spring semester.
BIOL 202. Human Anatomy and
Physiology
4 credits
Systems-based introduction to the human body
with study of both normal structure and functioning
of all human organ systems. Lecture and
laboratory. Prerequisite: One of BIOL 101, 103,
CHEM 101, 103 or 105.
BIOL 203. Cadaver Dissection Lab 1 credit
A regional approach to anatomy utilizing human
anatomical specimens (cadavers). Students gain
knowledge of human anatomy and dissection
experience. Competitive enrollment. Applications
are available from instructor and are due in
February. Pass/No Pass course. Co-requisite:
BIOL 202. Offered fall semester.
BIOL 204. Advanced Human Anatomy and
Physiology
4 credits
Regional-based study of the human body with an
emphasis on certain significant regions. A more
detailed examination of some bodily systems than
in BIOL 202. Survey of clinical applications of
some injuries/diseases. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIOL 202.
BIOL 211. Microbiology
4 credits
Taxonomy, physiology and genetics of microorganisms.
Isolation, culturing and observation of
bacteria. Role of bacteria in infection and immunity.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, 104; CHEM 105.
+STAT 213. Applied Statistical Reasoning
for the Sciences
3 credits
Cross-disciplinary course on how and why scientists
use statistics to describe and interpret information
they gather. Topics include descriptive
statistics and basic inferential statistics.
Prerequisites: Introductory course in major;
MATH 121 or passing grade on screening test.
BIOL 221. Invertebrate Zoology 4 credits
Phylogenetic study of invertebrate animals,
emphasizing functional morphology and systematics.
Laboratory includes dissection and study of
representative types. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, 104.
BIOL 231. Vertebrate Zoology 4 credits
Survey of the natural history and evolution of
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