Topics will include foundations of chemistry, cells, tissues, and organs, control systems of the body and an overview of other major organ systems. A seminar style course in which a topic from current scientific literature is chosen for in-depth discussion by a group of faculty and students. Generally the course will be organized around a new or classic book. Course meets once weekly for 1 hour. Selected topics in biology presented on a one-time or occasional basis.
Credit varies depending upon topic and instructor.
An introduction to eukaryotic cell morphology and function with special emphasis on membrane-bound organelles. Topics in macromolecular synthesis and bioenergetics will also be covered. Laboratory will include studies in cell morphology, growth of cell populations, and assays for macromolecules and selected metabolic pathways. The study of the interactions of organisms with their environment through application of biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Referring to current and classical research, lectures introduce the sub-disciplines of ecology, including physiological, behavioral, population, community, ecosystem, and landscape ecology.