The physiology course focuses on organ and system physiology and how systems interact to maintain health. Topics include general physiology with emphasis on transport functions as well as study of all major systems. The course is five semester credits and includes one three hour lab per week. The laboratory experience is focused on hands on learning using state of the art equipment to learn principles of function. BIO 255 Microbiology - 4 credits.
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and how they interact with the environment.
Microorganisms have both beneficial and harmful effects on humans and the ecosystem and both effects are studied. The major emphasis of the course focuses on bacteria and viruses and how they relate to human disease. Also included is an introduction to the immune response to invasion of the body by microorganisms. The course is four semester credits and includes on three hour lab per week. BIO 305 Pathophysiology - 5 credits.