Biology A study of basic biological principles common to plants and animals. The course is intended for majors and non-majors who desire a lab science requirement. Topics of study include chemistry of life, the cell, molecular biology, membrane transport, heredity, genetic recombination, evolution, digestion, ecology, and taxonomy. Related investigations take place in a two-hour lab period each week. There will be no required dissections in the laboratory.
Lab is required for credit.
Two hours of lab per week is required for credit. An analysis of the structure and function of all major human systems. Four hours of lab per week will be devoted to hands-on experience with cat and organ dissection as well as experimental procedures in cell transport, cardiovascular function, and spirometry. Human autopsy slides, tissue slides, models and skeletons will be utilized. Lab is required for credit.