Interrelationship of the biotic to the abiotic environment is stressed. Field trips to local coastal areas and collection and interpretation of field data form an integral part of this course. Laboratory sessions emphasize field sampling and identification methods used for ecological studies and inventories. Required for students in Science Laboratory Technology curriculum. Basic principles of the structure and function of the human body are discussed in depth for each of the organ systems.
Physiology is presented from both a biochemical and organismal point of view.
Basic understanding of chemistry, physics and mathematics is introduced where useful and necessary for understanding these biological phenomena. Special attention given to the application of these principles and concepts to health-related areas. Prerequisite for BY32 is BY30. Nerve supply and circulatory system of the eye are presented. Binocular vision and fusion, ocular alignment, vergences, accommodation and convergence are introduced.