Topics covered include classical genetics, mutations, reproduction and sex determination, DNA structure and function, and genetic engineering. Covers principles of sterilization, disease causation and disease prevention. Principles of immunology, serology, clinical chemistry, and bacteriology will be discussed. Prerequisite to all advanced biology courses. A college-level chemistry course strongly recommended.
Laboratory emphasizes representative dissections.
Includes a survey of the plant kingdom and related organisms. Hours to be arranged. Instructor permission required. Credit to be arranged with supervising instructor. Detailed examination of the structure of the human body using models, charts, computer programs, fresh animal specimen dissection, and dissection of the preserved cat.