Environments, populations, ecosystems, cell reproduction, genetics, and evolution. Field trips required. Courses must be taken in sequence or with instructor's consent. Organization of the body, cell biology, tissues, membranes and glands, the skeletal system, the muscular system. Course must be taken in sequence, or with consent of instructor.
Laboratories emphasize cytology, metabolism and identification of bacteria.
Affords an opportunity for students with previous study in a subject area to pursue further investigations for credit. Six credits maximum total credit. Independent study on subjects outside the course curriculum or in-depth studies of a particular aspect of course content. Affords an opportunity for students with previous study in a subject area to pursue further investigations for credit. Six credits maximum total credit.