An advanced anatomy class that utilizes a regional approach to the study of the back, vertebral column, upper extremities and lower extremities. An advanced anatomy class that utilizes a regional approach to the study of the head and neck. Chem 1A or Chem 10. An introduction to the classification of organisms. Survey of plants and animals with emphasis on comparative systems, morphology, and physiology, and development of organisms.
Course is designed for pre-professional and biological science majors, but is open to all students.
Includes brief introductions to photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, cell biology, plant cell structure and plant physiology. The course surveys plant evolution and classification. The major emphasis is on Pteridophytes and Angiosperms. Emphasis is on scientific method, interpretation of data, chemistry of life, cell structure and function, current environmental biological problems, populations, ecophysiology, communities, ecosystems, evolution, and systematics. Travel to off-campus field sites is required for up to eight laboratory periods.