1003 Contemporary Issues in Biology. An introduction to biology, focusing on the scientific background needed to understand selected issues related to cells, genetics and inheritance, evolution and ecology. Not open to students with credit for 1005 or Botany 1114 or Zoology 1114. Cannot be used for major credit in Zoology. (F, Sp) [II-NL]
1005 Concepts in Biology. An introduction to the life sciences, focusing on the structure and function of organisms and their relationship to the environment. Fulfills general education laboratory science requirement. Not open to students with credit for Botany 1114 or Zoology 1114. Cannot e used for major credit in Zoology. Laboratory (F, Sp) [II-LAB]
1013 Introduction to Biology. Introductory survey of the fundamental concepts that underlie biological phenomena from the cellular to the ecosystem level. Not open to students with credit for Botany/Microbiology/ Zoology 1005, Botany 1114, or Zoology 1114. (F, Sp)
1124 Biological Principles and Concepts. Prerequisite: Life science majors only. Major biological principles and concepts as illustrated in the function and physiology of animals, plants, fungi, and microbes. Emphasis is on chemistry, molecular genetics, cell processes, homeostasis and physiology. Will include biological laboratory experience with emphasis on problem solving. Problems will be derived from topics in molecular genetics, cell processes, homeostasis, and physiology. Will include training in scientific procedures, including laboratory technical skills, writing skills, and introduction to statistical analysis. Recitation will include discussion and case study analysis of the major biological principles presented in the lecture within the context of health and the environment. Will involve problem sets, primary journal articles, and writing assignments. Includes both online and classroom activities. Laboratory (Sp)
1134 Evolution, Ecology and Diversity. Prerequisite: Life science majors only. Major biological principles and concepts as illustrated in a survey of the diversity, behavior, and ecological functions of animals, plants, fungi, and microbes. Emphasis is on evolution, ecology, and diversity. Will include biological laboratory experience with emphasis on problem solving. Problems will be derived from topics in evolution, ecology, and diversity. Will include training in scientific procedures, including laboratory technical skills, writing skills, and introduction to statistical analysis. Recitation will include discussion and case study analysis of the major biological principles presented in the lecture within the context of health and the environment. Will involve problem sets, primary journal articles, and writing assignments. Includes both online and classroom activities. Laboratory (Sp)
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