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BIOL 100 - Biology I
| Description |
A survey of the kingdom Animalia and a range of topics including the origin of life, cell structure and function, the diversity of living forms, their ecology, evolution and reproduction. |
| Prerequisite |
Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 are strongly recommended. |
| Note |
This course is designed for biology majors, pre-professional students, secondary education science students, and those wanting two semesters of biology. Students seeking a single semester introductory course are advised to take Biology 140 or 150. |
| Syllabus |
Fall 2019
Fall 2019 Saturday class
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| Usually offered |
Fall and Spring |
BIOL 101 - Biology II
| Description |
A survey of the kingdoms containing the bacteria, protistans, fungi, and plants and including the basic structure, diversity, physiology, ecology, and other characteristics of these organisms. |
| Prerequisite |
Biology 100 is strongly recommended. |
| Note |
This course is designed for biology majors, pre-professional students, secondary education science students, and those wanting two semesters of biology. Students seeking a single semester introductory course are advised to take Biology 140 or 150. |
| Syllabus |
Winter 2020 |
| Usually offered |
Winter |
BIOL 110 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
| Description |
An introduction to the anatomy and normal functioning of the human body. The course takes a holistic approach to understanding and integrating anatomy and physiology. |
| Prerequisite |
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| Note |
Restricted to Nursing students. |
| Syllabus |
Fall 2019 |
| Usually offered |
Fall |
BIOL 111 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
| Description |
A continuation of BIOL 110. Further study of the anatomy and normal functioning of the human body, integrating anatomy and physiology. |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 110 |
| Note |
Restricted to Nursing students. |
| Syllabus |
Winter 2020 |
| Usually offered |
Winter |
BIOL 140 - Human Biology
| Description |
An introductory level course covering the principles of biology with examples taken from humans. |
| Prerequisite |
None. |
| Note |
Biology majors cannot take this course for credit. Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 140 and 150. Students who have credit for either BIOL 100 or BIOL 101 cannot subsequently receive credit for either of BIOL 140 or BIOL 150. |
| Syllabus |
Winter 2020 |
| Usually offered |
Fall and Winter |
BIOL 150 - Biological Principles
| Description |
A survey of basic modern biological principles. Topics will include: origin of life, basic cell structure and function, evolution, an outline of organism diversity, ecological principles, and selected functions of multicellular organisms. |
| Prerequisite |
None. |
| Note |
Designed for students who do not intend to be biology majors and who are not in pre-professional programs. Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 140 and 150. Students who have credit for BIOL 100 or BIOL 101 cannot subsequently receive credit for either of BIOL 140 or BIOL 150. |
| Syllabus |
Fall 2019 |
| Usually offered |
Fall |
