2013 – 2014 - Barton College

195 Arts and Sciences: Science, Mathematics, and PsychologyBIO 005. Exploring the North Carolina Coast. 4.A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in the coastal rivers,sounds, and barrier islands of the North Carolina coast. Involves daily field trips for observationsand collections.Prerequisite: None, but some prior study and understanding of plant and animal taxonomyis presumed.Note: Limited enrollment; open only by application to the department.BIO 006. Exploring the North Carolina Mountains. 4.A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in the valleys, slopes,streams, and ponds of the North Carolina mountains. Involves daily field trips for observationand collection.Prerequisite: None, but some prior study and understanding of plant and animal taxonomyis presumed.Note: Limited enrollment; open only by application to the department.BIO 007. Exploring the North Carolina Coastal Plain. 4.A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in varied coastal plainhabitats. Involves daily field trips for observation and collection.Prerequisite: None, but some prior study and understanding of plant and animal taxonomyis presumed.Note: Limited enrollment; open only by application to the department.BIO 101. Principles of Biology I. 4.An introduction to the concepts and principles of biological science; the course includes a surveyof life processes and life forms which is an introduction to the diverse fields of biological studies.This course includes a laboratory component that introduces the use of basic laboratory techniquesand experimental design in understanding biological principles. Fall, Spring.Note: One three-hour laboratory period per week.BIO 102. Principles of Biology II. 4.An introductory course on the origin, evolution, and diversity of life on earth. Majority of courseinvolves a survey of viruses and other acellular lifeforms, bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals. Thiscourse includes a laboratory component.Prerequisite: BIO 101.Note: One three-hour laboratory period per week.