Dickinson Biology Courses Dickinson Biology Courses Biology courses at Dickinson use a hypothesis-testing approach with team projects in lab and field. Writing, oral presentation, and understanding of current issues are also high priorities. Course Descriptions 105.Biological Aspects of Contemporary Problems.
Students acquire an appreciation of the complexities of living things and living systems.
They become familiar with biological principles by focusing on a variety of contemporary problems and also analyzing the underlying biological components. This course will not count toward a major or minor in biology. Three hours classroom a week. 108.Modern Natural History. Through classroom study and field trips students learn to know various fascinating living creatures from the primitive to the most complex.