Emphasis on human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, growth, development, cells, cell metabolism and molecular genetics. Students visit various Indiana locations. Course requires daily field trips. Morphology, physiology, life history and ecology of major animal phyla. Principles of genetics and evolution, cytology and cell ultra structure.
Students prepare and carry out a research project.
Introductory course for biology majors and minors. Basic cell metabolism and principles of molecular genetics are introduced. Thallophytes and tracheophytes are studied emphasizing principles of plant taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, physiology, and biogeography. Students prepare a research proposal based on an extensive literature search. Mammalian dissection in laboratory.