One of two introductory courses for the major. An introductory course with major emphasis on eukaryotic organisms. Classical and contemporary aspects of genetics will be covered. Biology 112 or Biology 119. Study of mechanisms of disease in humans.
Emphasis is on dysfunction at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels.
Stress factors such as chemical, physical, and genetic will be examined to comprehend how they affect human systems. Three 50-minute periods. Introduction to adaptive morphology, physiology, systematics, and development of selected invertebrates. Laboratory work will include anatomical, experimental, and field studies of invertebrates. Recommended for students interested in marine biology, secondary school education, graduate school, and laboratory work.