Biology

This is an introductory course for both science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These principles are explained through a study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, and an overview of the diversity of life. A 120-minute laboratory per week is required.

This introductory course synthesizes basic ecological and evolutionary relationships while surveying the diversity of plants, fungi, and animals, comparing classification, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. A 180-minute laboratory per week is required.

This course covers the structure and function of the human body. It includes an orientation of the human body, a study of cells and tissues, joints, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, and the senses. The laboratory experience may feature dissection, histological studies, and physiology. A 120-minute laboratory per week is required.

This course covers the structure and function of the human body. It includes a study of basic nutrition and metabolism, basic principles of fluids, electrolyte and acid-base balance, and the endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. The laboratory experience may feature dissection, histological studies, and physiology. A 120-minute laboratory per week is required.

This course covers the fundamental principles of microbiology, which includes the characteristics of bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and viruses; cell functions, microbial genetics; chemical and physical control methods of microbial growth; and interactions between microbes and humans in relation to pathology, immunology, and the role of normal biota. The laboratory experience focuses on microbiological techniques, including culturing, microscopy, staining, identifying, and controlling microorganisms. This course requires 240 minutes of laboratory per week.