A study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment examining concepts in ecology that lead to understanding the nature and structure of ecosystems and how humans impact ecosystems. An introduction to animal and plant tissues, anatomy, and physiology, with special emphasis on flowering plants and vertebrates as model systems, plus an introduction to animal and plant development. The structure, metabolism, growth, and genetics of microorganisms, especially bacteria and viruses, with emphasis on their roles in human disease. Laboratory focuses on cultivation, identification, and control of growth of bacteria. Laboratory includes cat dissection and experiments in muscle physiology and reflexes.
Laboratory includes cat dissection, physiology experiments, and study of developing organisms.
Field trips and laboratory. Includes physiological, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of behavior. The study of birds inclusive of their anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology and distribution. Special emphasis on those attributes of birds that are unique among the vertebrates. The structure, physiology, genetics, and metabolism of microorganisms with emphasis on their diversity and ecology.