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An introductory class for non-science majors, which includes an introduction to major biological principles and scientific processes. Emphasis will be on the application of modern biological knowledge in society in a way that is informative and exciting (was BIOL 100). Prerequisite: Placement in both MATH 090 and ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).
Explore the ecology of our terrestrial ecosystems and our impacts on them, while learning to recognize common land animals and plants and how they live. For non-science majors. Focus on field trips to local ecosystems. Prerequisite: Placement into both ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) and MATH 090.
Designed specifically to improve student success in BIOL& 211 (was BIOL 201). Provides practice for solving quantitative problems with improved overall understanding of principles. MANDATORY participation (was BIOL 211). S/U grading. Prerequisite: ENGL 100, MATH 090 and CHEM& 121 (was CHEM 101) or 131 or equivalent, each with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 211 (was BIOL 201) is also required. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available.
Introduction to molecular and cellular biology with emphasis on cellular structure and function, energetics, genetics and evolution. Four hours lecture, and one 3-hour lab weekly. A course for life science majors, nursing and pre-professional students (was BIOL 201). Prerequisite: ENGL 100, MATH 090 and CHEM& 121 (was CHEM 101) or CHEM& 143 (was CHEM 133)or equivalent each with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Enrollment in BIOL 210 (was BIO 211) is highly recommended.
Second in three-quarter college biology series (211, 212, 213). An introduction to the patterns and mechanisms of evolution, and animal (invertebrate and vertebrate) diversity, development, anatomy, and physiology. For life-science majors and pre-professional students (was BIOL 202). Prerequisite: BIOL& 211 (was BIOL 201), ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) and CHEM& 121 (was CHEM 101) or 143 (was CHEM 133) or equivalent each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
First in a two-quarter sequence (241, 242). The structure and function of cells and tissues of the human body and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. A course for life-science majors, nursing, alternative health care and pre-professional students (was BIOL 230). BIOL&211 (was BIOL 201), ENGL&101 (was ENGL 105), MATH 090 and CHEM&121 (was CHEM 101) or CHEM&143 (was CHEM 133) or equivalent each with grade of 2.0 or higher.
Second in a two-quarter sequence (241, 242). The structure and function of the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. A course for life-science majors, nursing, alternative health care and pre-professional students (was BIOL 231). Prerequisite: BIOL&241 (was BIOL 230) ENGL&101 (was ENGL 105), MATH 90 and CHEM&121 (was CHEM 101) or CHEM&143 (was CHEM 133) or equivalent each with grade of 2.0 or higher.
An introduction to microorganisms for science, nursing, and pre-professional students. Topics include microbial cell structure, function, metabolism and genetics, roles in human disease and immunity. Four hours lecture and four hours lab, weekly (was BIOL 250). Prerequisite: BIOL& 211 (was BIOL 201), ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105), MATH 090 and CHEM&121 (was CHEM 101) or CHEM&143 (was CHEM 133) or equivalent each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
