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 1134, or Botany 1114, Zoology 1114 or Zoology 1124. Cannot be used for major credit in Zoology, Botany, or Microbiology. (F, Sp) [II-NL]
1005 Concepts in Biology. Prerequisite: None, but high school or college chemistry is recommended. 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 1003 or 1134, or Botany 1114, Zoology 1114 or Zoology 1124. Cannot be used for major credit in Zoology, Botany, or Microbiology. 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 1003, 1005, or 1134, or Zoology 1114, or Zoology 1124. Cannot be used for major credit in Zoology, Botany or Microbiology. (F, Sp) [II-NL]
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)
2103 Everyday Evolution. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Overview of processes of biological evolution, with emphasis on how evolution affects daily life (e.g., in agriculture, medicine, the law and social interactions). Process of speciation and extinction examined within the context of life’s past history on earth and prospects for its future. Not available to Botany, Microbiology or Zoology major credit. (Sp) [II-NL]
Updated: April 14, 2009