Biology
BIOLOGY BIOL1101 Life on Earth Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)
This introductory biology course is designed primarily for non-science majors seeking an understanding of life processes. Topics include cellular structure, genetics, genetic engineering, human systems, plant and animal structure and function, evolution, and ecology. Laboratories include experiments and demonstrations to illustrate these phenomena. Students are introduced to scientific data analysis and learn about the biology behind the science in the news. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Fall semester. 4 credits $100 lab fee
BIOL1102 Human Biology Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)
Spring semester. 4 credits $100 lab fee
BIOL1103 Human Biology Scientific Inquiry (SI)
This is the same course content as BIOL1102, but without the laboratory component.This course is designed to provide non-science majors with an understanding of topics in human biology
that may include selected body systems, disease, development and aging, inheritance patterns, human evolution and human impacts on the environment. In addition, this course provides a forum for discussion and evaluation of current issues in the area of human biology. Three hours lecture. Spring semester. 4 credits
BIOL1105 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)
This is the first of a two-semester introductory biology course intended for students considering a biology, neuroscience or biostatistics major. Beginning with the key molecules of the cell, the course moves from molecular to cellular while illustrating key concepts with examples from human diseases such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and cancer. The problem-solving process is emphasized. Topics include: DNA and the molecular biology of gene expression; cell division; protein structure and function; transport across cellular membranes; signaling molecules and signal transduction. The laboratory introduces students to a variety of cutting-edge research techniques via a one semesterlong course-based undergraduate research (CURE) project that leads to publishable data. Students learn data analysis methods and are introduced to scientific writing. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall semester. 4 credits Required of all biology majors, unless exempted by departmental permission $100 lab fee
BIOL1106 Introduction to Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)
This is the second of a two-semester introductory biology course intended for students considering a biology major. 2021-2022 Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions for Arts and Sciences
This course is designed to provide nonscience majors with an understanding of topics in human biology that may include selected body systems, disease, development and aging, inheritance patterns, human evolution and human impacts on the environment. In addition, this course provides a forum for discussion and evaluation of current issues in human biology. Laboratory includes tracking your data using Fitbits, nutrition analyses and physiological tests, and other activities that complement the lecture. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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