Special topics include a study of drugs that alleviate pain or are used in the treatment of emotional illness, and those that distort perception and induce paranoia. An introduction to the organization of the brain and the nervous system, and its interaction with other body systems to influence behavior. Topics include the effects of drugs and nutrition on brain development, the biological basis for emotional disorders and intellectual development, and an introduction to the principles of neuropathology. This course is designed for non-science majors and is not open to Biology majors. An examination of the structure, reproduction, physiology and taxonomy of microorganisms.
Special attention is given to the bacteria and viruses.
Emphasis is placed on those aspects of microbiology of economic significance, including pathogenesis, immunity, industrial utilization, food microbiology and pollution control. Laboratories introduce the student to standard techniques of observation, cultivation and identification of microorganisms, as well as encouraging independent investigations. The course will include vegetative and floral morphology, use and construction of botanical keys and collecting techniques.