A strong background in General or Human Biology is recommended before attempting this course. Consult the Biology Department for more information. Continuation of BIO 213. A lecture and laboratory course which examines the reproductive, endocrine, lymphatic, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. The lecture component emphasizes the normal physiological processes of these systems, while the laboratory component consists of exercises designed to analyze data and observations and to examine anatomical structures and relationships at both the microscopic and macroscopic levels.
Microbiology focuses on the nature and biology of micro-organisms.
Major topics include the study of bacteria, cyanobacteria, rickettsia, viruses, protozoa, fungi, algae and immunity. These areas of study are approached from an organismal as well as molecular standpoint. Clinical as well as industrial procedures are performed in the laboratory. Basic theories surrounding clinical laboratory techniques, with major emphasis placed on learning of practical skills in the laboratory. Laboratory exercises are related to techniques employed in the modern laboratory.