Biology

The scientific study of life and of living organisms including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution. This also includes the life processes or characteristic phenomena of a group or category of living organisms such as plants and animals. Botany, zoology, and ecology are all branches of biology.

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BIOL 1322 - NUTRITION & DIET THERAPY

This course introduces general nutritional concepts in health and disease and includes practical applications of that knowledge. Special emphasis is given to nutrients and nutritional processes including functions, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food safety, availability, and nutritional information including food labels, advertising, and nationally established guidelines are addressed.

BIOL 1406 - BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS I

Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included.

Laboratory activities will reinforce the fundamental principles of living organisms, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Study and examination of the concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included.

Recommended prerequisite: Successful completion of MATH 1314 College Algebra or concurrent enrollment in higher-level mathematics is recommended.

BIOL 1407 - BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS II

The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. Lab required.

Laboratory activities will reinforce study of the diversity and classification of life, including animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals.

Recommended prerequisite: MATH 1314 or concurrent enrollment in higher level mathematics is recommended.

Note: It is recommended that BIOL 1406 Biology for Majors I be taken before BIOl 1407.

BIOL 1408 - BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS I

Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction.

Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction.

BIOL 1409 - BIOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS II

This course will provide a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity, and physiology. Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity, and physiology.

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