This course is organized into two parts: lecture and laboratory. The lecture portion is an introduction to gross anatomy as well as organization and histology of human organ systems. The laboratory portion reinforces the lecture material and consists of hands-on experiments and demonstrations used to illustrate the principles and concepts of anatomy. These include but are not limited to microscope use, model and specimen examination, dissection of the cat as well as other livestock organs and demonstration of the dissected human cadaver. This course meets the requirements of students anticipating transfer to university, medical school, dental school, holistic medicine, kinesiology programs and other health care certificated programs.

This course provides an introduction to the different types of life in the ocean including things that swim, drift, or are associated with the seafloor. Students will learn about the process of doing science, where to find different types of marine life, and the reproductive strategies and characteristics associated with life in the ocean. We will look at different locations and communities within the ocean from the beach to the deep waters and explore the connections between what happens on land and life in the sea.

This laboratory course provides an introduction to the variety of ocean life with an emphasis on local examples. Students will have the opportunity to interact with live and preserved specimens while learning techniques of scientific observation, use of equipment, and data analysis.

This lecture course provides the non-biology major with an introduction to living things and their environment. Students develop important critical thinking skills as they learn about the process of science, the building blocks of life, the role and regulation of DNA, how populations change over time, the movement of energy within and between life forms, and how species interact with each other and their surroundings. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply an understanding of biological concepts to current issues and their impacts on society. Credit will not be awarded for both the regular and honors versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P.".

This lecture course provides the non-biology major with an introduction to living things and their environment. Students develop important critical thinking skills as they learn about the process of science, the building blocks of life, the role and regulation of DNA, how populations change over time, the movement of energy within and between life forms, and how species interact with each other and their surroundings. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply an understanding of biological concepts to current issues and their impacts on society. This is an honors course. Credit will not be awarded for both the regular and honors versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P.".

This laboratory course provides the hands-on application of concepts learned in the Introduction to Biology lecture (BIOL C1001) for the non-biology major. Students use experimentation and investigation to develop important critical thinking skills. Students engage in the process of science to explore the building blocks of life, the role and regulation of DNA, how populations change over time, the movement of energy within and between life forms, and how species interact with each other and their surroundings. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with some of the equipment and techniques used by biologists.

The first semester of biology for majors introduces the student to principles of cellular and molecular biology. Knowledge from a breadth of disciplines related to health, medical and research science careers is examined including: biochemistry, metabolism, molecular biology, genetics, cellular biology, recombinant DNA, developmental biology, microbiology and molecular evolution. While the diversity of life is surveyed, an emphasis is placed on the biology worldview derived from experimental data of specific model genera, animal cell culture systems and prokaryotic/eukaryotic viruses. The method of generating hypothesis based research results and the role of paradigms in advancing biological science theory are examined.

This is a laboratory course designed to complement the BIOL R120 lecture course, the first course in the series of biology courses for majors. The current methods employed by investigators in the biological sciences are presented. These include, but are not limited to microscopy, differential centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, recombinant DNA methods and PCR.

This course is the second in the sequence for biology majors. It focuses on a survey of the basic biology and diversity of life from those made of one cell, such as bacteria, to those consisting of many such as plants, animals, and mushrooms. It examines the basic principles and mechanisms governing evolution of organisms, organism structure and function, and interactions between organisms and the environment. General biological principles including classification, organism structure, function, and evolutionary adaptations to their environments, and ecological principles are covered.

This laboratory course is the second in the sequence for biology majors. It provides an introduction to single and multicellular organisms with an emphasis on local examples. Students will have the opportunity to interact with live and preserved specimens while learning techniques of scientific observation, use of equipment, and data analysis. The anatomical features of representative organisms and their functions, cellular processes, developmental stages, and interactions between organisms and with their environment will be examined over the course of the semester.

This course takes a deep dive into the world of plants and other non-animals such as mushrooms and seaweed. Students will learn about the features and functions of plants, how they grow and reproduce, as well as the many different types of plants including moss, ferns, pine trees, and plants with flowers. The interactions between plants and the physical world, plants and animals, including humans, and other organisms will also be explored.

This course involves laboratory and field studies of the characteristics and relationships of mosses, ferns, pines, and representative flowering plants. Students will learn experimental techniques used in the investigation of plant functions, gain experience using scientific equipment, and explore how plants interact with other members of their community.

This field course is an introduction to topics in marine biology related to current resource management issues in this region. Trips to natural areas where biological, geological, and oceanographic resources can be observed will be combined with related information about resource management at the federal, state, and local levels.

This course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Biology on an independent study basis. Students have the opportunity to select a topic relevant to their interests which may require a combination of laboratory and library research. Project findings may be presented in scientific poster format, video, written protocol, oral presentation, or research publication.

This course is an introduction to the structure, metabolic activities, utility and pathogenicity of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses. The topics will include distribution, metabolism, molecular genetics, biotechnology, immunity, cancer, probiotics and the physical/chemical methods used in control of microbes and cellular pathogens. The principles of disease transmission, prevention and immunity will also be presented. The diversity of the microbial world and its applications to improving human health and quality of life are emphasized.

This course is an introduction to the structure, metabolic activities, utility and pathogenicity of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses. The topics will include distribution, metabolism, molecular genetics, biotechnology, immunity, cancer, probiotics and the physical/chemical methods used in control of microbes and cellular pathogens. The principles of disease transmission, prevention and immunity will also be presented. The diversity of the microbial world and its applications to improving human health and quality of life are emphasized.

Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Microbiology on an independent study basis. These studies may require a combination of laboratory and library research. Project findings will be presented in a scientific poster format, video, protocol or research publication.

This course emphasizes principles of cellular and systemic functions of the human body. Lecture topics include scientific method, basic inorganic and organic chemistry, solute as well as water transport and balance, homeostatic mechanisms, and functions of the major organ systems. This course emphasizes demonstrations and techniques of commonly utilized laboratory equipment. Laboratory topics will primarily consist of analysis, interpretation and evaluation of data gathered relating to homeostatic mechanisms, functions of the major organ systems and disease. Experiments reinforce material presented in lecture.