Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. One or more field trips will be included. Botany Using a classical taxonomic study of the botanical realm, students will gain an understanding of bacteria, phytoprotists, fungi, and the true plants, and explore the ecological, evolutionary, and economic significance of these organisms. Emphasis is placed on the morphology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of botanical organisms through the study of cells, tissues and organs, life cycles and reproductive strategies, evolutionary relationships and trends, taxonomic classification, and related contemporary issues. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.
Laboratory includes off-campus field trips and outdoor fieldwork assignments.
Personal Health and Safety Designed for non-science majors, this course deals with emergency medical problems as they relate to sudden illness, accidents, environmental emergencies, and life threatening situations. Students will learn about legal responsibilities, bleeding, shock, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, syncope, diabetic emergencies, seizures, strokes, poisoning, and alcohol abuse. Appropriate for non-science majors. Appropriate for science and non-science majors. Students will learn about hibernation, dormancy, and bird migration.