Biology

BIOL 101L
SURVEY OF BIOLOGY
5 credits
Introduction to structural and functional characteristics of life, with consideration of the evolutionary, ecological, cellular, genetic, and reproductive patterns of diverse plants and animals. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week. No prerequisites. Meets distribution credit in Natural Sciences.

BIOL 105
BASIC CELL BIOLOGY
3 credits
Introduction to cell structure and function, including basic biochemical concepts. Provides a foundation for courses in anatomy and physiology (BIOL 201L, 202L) and microbiology (BIOL 240L). Meets distribution credit in Natural Sciences.

BIOL 110L
GENERAL ECOLOGY
5 credits
Survey of the interrelations between organisms and their environments. Analyzes living and nonliving components of ecosystems, mostly terrestrial, applying principles in the field. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week; group projects. Recommended: strong high school biology or one college biology course.Meets distribution credit in Natural Sciences.

BIOL 150L
INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY
5 credits
Hands-on approach utilizing facilities at local marine laboratory, field trips, and group projects to learn biological concepts relevant to marine biology. Emphasis on local organisms and ecology. Meets distribution credit in Natural Sciences.

BIOL 201L
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
5 credits
Integrated study of the structure and function of the human body. Orientation; tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 105 (strongly recommended) or BIOL 101L with grade of 2.0 or higher. Meets distribution credit in Natural Sciences.

BIOL 202L
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
5 credits
Cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems; genetics. Prerequisite: BIOL 201L.

BIOL 240L
MICROBIOLOGY
5 credits
Introduction to bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Includes microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, ecology, technological applications, microbial diseases of humans, immunology, public health, and medical control strategies. Prerequisite: BIOL 105 (strongly recommended) or BIOL 101L, with grade of 2.0 or higher.