Introduction to fundamental concepts in biology, with an emphasis on evolution, cell structure and function, basic chemistry of life, gene structure and function, cell division, and genetics. Application of these concepts to issues affecting society. This course does not fulfill the requirements for a major in biology.

Laboratory based application of topics covered in the lecture. This course does not fulfill the requirements for a major in biology.

Introduction to fundamental concepts in biology, with an emphasis on evolution, anatomy, physiology, classification and ecological relationships. Application of these concepts to issues affecting society. This course does not fulfill the requirements for a major in biology.

Laboratory based application of topics covered in the lecture. This course does not fulfill the requirements for a major in biology.

(Same as PSYC 2050.) Provides an introduction to the effects of drugs on behavior. Topics include how drugs affect the brain and, consequently, behavior; the underlying brain and environmental factors thought to be responsible for drug addiction, tolerance and sensitivity; treatment of major psychological disorders (e. g. , depression, mania, anxiety) with drug therapy; and the classification of common psychoactive drugs.

Orientation to the degree in Biology. Topics will include methods of scientific inquiry, critical thinking skills, evaluation of biomedical research, literature review, scientific writing, and experimental design. Class discussion and in-class labs will be included. Recommended for biology majors with less than two years of high school biology. Also appropriate for K-12 science education and health sciences students.

Introduction to evolutionary theory, plant, animal, microbial diversity, evolutionary history, and ecology.

Introduction to scientific method, theory and experimentation, cell chemistry, enzymes, metabolism, photosynthesis, genetics, and evolution, and a survey of selected organisms. 

Laboratory based application of topics covered in the lecture. Fulfills Biology major requirement.

The biology of organisms with emphasis on structure, physiology, ecology, and evolutionary mechanisms and relationships. 

This is an in-depth laboratory to accompany BIOL 2108.

Survey of the major organ systems in the human body. Chemical principles related to physiology are included. 

Lab based on the topics covered in BIOL 2110.

Survey of the major organ systems in the human body. Chemical principles as related to physiology are included. 

Laboratory based application of topics covered in the BIOL 2120 lecture.

Major organ systems with emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms in health and disease.

Exercises dealing with major organ systems. Recommended for health sciences students.

An introduction to infectious disease agents of significance in individual and community health settings. The characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, control, and treatment of infectious diseases will be considered. The course is designed primarily for students who intend to enter one of the health professions.

Three laboratory hours a week. Basic laboratory techniques for culture and identification of microbes. Course includes lab fee.

Basic principles of biotechnology with emphasis on genetic engineering and its application to problems of medical, agricultural, and social importance.

An introduction to the neural basis of behavior in animals. The emphasis will be on the evolutionary connectedness of all nervous systems, including that of humans, and on demystifying how the brain works, using both reductionist and systems-level approaches.

The primary topics of the life science course will include the cell, genetics, diversity and adaptations of organisms, and ecology. There will be laboratory work in a local school lab, Internet-based projects, and lab exercises conducted in the home. This course does not meet program of study requirements for the associate’s degree in teacher education.

Introduction to understanding DNA structure and replication, transcription, and translation, and the regulation of these processes with an emphasis on improving students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills.