This is a one-credit recitation course to provide for enhancement, review, and discussion of topics covered in Anatomy and Physiology. The course includes completion of weekly written assignments and subjective evaluation of classroom participation.
A one-credit hour course to supplement the General Biology (BIOL 1104) course for biology majors only. The focus of this course is to expand on topics discussed during the lecture/laboratory portions of BIOL 1104 and to discuss current topics of interest to biology students. The format of the course is reading and discussion. Each participant will be responsible for being a discussion leader at least once during the semester. The discussion leader's role is to introduce the topic, provide background information about the subject, and encourage the group to offer comments and ask questions. Topics for discussion may be directly related to lecture material or may originate from current media sources, as long as that topic was already introduced in the BIOL 1104 class lecture or lab and the students have some familiarity with the subjects.
This course incorporates a survey of molecular, cellular, and hereditary principles. Topics include the chemistry and physics of cellular activities; the ultrastructure of cells, photosynthesis and cellular metabolism; the structure and function of DNA; recent developments in DNA bio-technology; and hereditary aspects of early embryonic development of plants and animals into complex structures (organogenesis).
The first in a two-semester Internet-based course sequence, including laboratory components, that covers the structure and function of the human body. General issues about organization and covering, support and movement of the body are covered. Specific topics include an orientation to the human body, chemistry of life, cells and tissues, and the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, and sensory systems.
This course provides the student with understanding of basic plant structure and function, including physiology and anatomy of the plant cell, tissues, roots, stems, leaves, growth, and development, photosynthesis, respiration and reproduction of seed plants. Laboratory includes field ecology and classification of forest, field and other economically important crops in addition to morphological and anatomical study of the major plant organs. Use of the laboratory, college farm, and plant science greenhouse integrate various teaching methods for the above subjects.
This course is the study of the gross and microscopic anatomy of various human systems, emphasizing how structure facilitates function. The areas emphasized are; cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and their organs. Various sense organs are investigated in connection with the nervous system.
This course is intended for students typically in their fourth semester of the two-year Biological Sciences program. The course is designed to prepare the student for transfer to a four-year institution and/or enter the workforce. Students are introduced to the theoretical and practical aspects of preparing and delivering a full-feature (40-45 minute length ) presentation on a given topic within the realm of a biological discipline.
This is a one-credit recitation course to provide enhancement, review, and discussion of topics covered in Anatomy and Physiology. The course is structured and includes completion of weekly written assignments and subjective evaluation of classroom participation.
A continuation of BIOL 1104 (General Biology I), with emphasis on animal and plant systematics, evolution, and ecology. Laboratory topics include the study of the following mammalian organ systems: digestion, respiration, circulation, homeostasis, reproduction, chemical and nervous control, and musculoskeletal structure and function. Lecture topics include systematics, evolution, ecosystems, and bioenergetics, including human impacts on the environment.
The second in a two-semester Internet-based course sequence, including laboratory components, that covers the structure and function of the human body. General issues include the maintenance of the human body, pregnancy, human development and heredity. Specific topics include the following systems: endocrine, blood, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immunity, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.