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This course explores life sciences using an inquiry approach. Students will explore selected topics in life sciences through lectures, activities, and discussions. Students will learn to propose and test hypotheses and to critically analyze scientific results and views. Satisfies natural science distribution requirement of Spartan Studies. This course is not applicable toward a biology, chemistry, or health sciences major or minor. Lecture only.

Explores the question, "How did species of plants and animals end up where they are?" The course focuses on the ways that millions of years of geological, oceanographic and climatic processes have directed the evolution of the earth's inhabitants. Topics include the general features of the earth's major biomes, the unique biotic features of the earth's major geographic regions, and the ways in which the study of biogeography has played an important role in the history of science. This course also examines the ways that our own species has been affected by, and continues to influence, the distribution of the planet's species. This is not applicable toward a biology or marine science major or minor. Lecture only.

Focuses on the evolutionary history and biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsia, and protozoa and their role in human health and disease. Other topics infectious diseases caused by medical and surgical practices and injuries as well as current best practices in infection prevention and control. Satisfies natural science distribution requirements of Spartan Studies but is not applicable toward a biology or marine science major or minor. Lecture only.

A study of biology, emphasizing cell structure, cell reproduction, cellular and organismal metabolism, cell signaling, immunology, endocrinology and mechanisms and genetic systems of plants and animals. Must be completed with BIO 198L and with a grade of “C” or better to enroll in BIO 199 (General Biology II) and BIO 199L (General Biology II Lab).

 

A study of biology, emphasizing cell structure, cell reproduction, cellular and organismal metabolism, cell signaling, immunology, endocrinology and mechanisms and genetic systems of plants and animals. Must be completed with BIO 198 (with a grade of “C” or better in both) to enroll in BIO 199 (General Biology II) and BIO 199L (General Biology II Lab).

 

Examines the diversity of life through investigations of the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of all major prokaryotic and eukaryotic lineages. Basic ecological and evolutionary theory are focal points of the course, as these represent the mechanisms through which biological and physiological diversity arises.  

Examines the diversity of life through investigations of the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of all major prokaryotic and eukaryotic lineages. Basic ecological and evolutionary theory are focal points of the course, as these represent the mechanisms through which biological and physiological diversity arises.