Credit Course Schedules

This course explores the basic biological structures, systems and processes that define human life. Students will learn about the chemical basis of life, cellular structure and metabolism, tissues, and an overall survey of the organ systems of the body. Through lectures and interactive activities, students will explore recent developments in science and medicine and the mechanisms behind human health and disease. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports and Corequisite: BIO 1502. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course explores the basic biological structures, systems and processes that define human life. Students will learn about the chemical basis of life, cellular structure and metabolism, tissues, and an overall survey of the organ systems of the body. Through lectures and interactive activities, students will explore recent developments in science and medicine and the mechanisms behind human health and disease. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports and Corequisite: BIO 1502. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course explores the basic biological structures, systems and processes that define human life. Students will learn about the chemical basis of life, cellular structure and metabolism, tissues, and an overall survey of the organ systems of the body. Through lectures and interactive activities, students will explore recent developments in science and medicine and the mechanisms behind human health and disease. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports and Corequisite: BIO 1502. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This laboratory course explores the basic biological structures, systems and processes that define human life. Lab experiences will supplement the content being covered in the corresponding lecture: chemical basis of life, cellular structure and metabolism, tissues, and an overall survey of the organ systems of the body. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports and Corequisite: BIO 1501. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online, fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This laboratory course explores the basic biological structures, systems and processes that define human life. Lab experiences will supplement the content being covered in the corresponding lecture: chemical basis of life, cellular structure and metabolism, tissues, and an overall survey of the organ systems of the body. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports and Corequisite: BIO 1501. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online, fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This laboratory course explores the basic biological structures, systems and processes that define human life. Lab experiences will supplement the content being covered in the corresponding lecture: chemical basis of life, cellular structure and metabolism, tissues, and an overall survey of the organ systems of the body. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports and Corequisite: BIO 1501. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online, fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate a variety of health-related topics, many of which are useful in planning a healthier lifestyle. Topics include stress, mental health, nutrition, human sexuality and reproduction, birth control, sexually transmitted and other diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, drugs (including alcohol), and environmental health. This survey course is appropriate for non-science majors. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course offers an exploration of environmental science, with an emphasis on the historical development of environmental issues, global biomes, and the complex interactions between species and their physical environment?air, water, and soil. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will investigate key topics such as biological resources, population dynamics, toxicology, energy use and sustainability, and land use management. Designed for both science and non-science majors, this course provides a comprehensive foundation in understanding and addressing contemporary environmental challenges. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports; Corequisite: MAT 0550 or Eligibility: College Level Mathematics. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This introductory course explores the fundamental principles of cell and molecular biology. Topics include the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cellular reproduction, and classical human and molecular genetics. Students will gain an appreciation for the complexity of cellular systems and the molecular mechanisms that underlie life processes. This course is designed for science majors as a gateway to more advanced coursework in biology and related disciplines but also serves non-science majors as a general education course. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports; Corequisite: High School Chemistry or CHE 1500 (or higher); Corequisite: MAT0550 or Eligibility: MAT 1590; Corequisite: BIO1572. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This lab course explores the fundamental principles of cell and molecular biology. Lab experiences include the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cellular reproduction, and classical human and molecular genetics. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method, experimentation, and current research techniques used in molecular biology. This course is designed for science majors as a gateway to more advanced coursework in biology and related disciplines but also serves non-science majors as a general education course. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports; Corequisite: High School Chemistry or CHE 1500 (or higher); Corequisite: MAT0550 or Eligibility: MAT 1590; Corequisite: BIO1571. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This lab course explores the fundamental principles of cell and molecular biology. Lab experiences include the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cellular reproduction, and classical human and molecular genetics. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method, experimentation, and current research techniques used in molecular biology. This course is designed for science majors as a gateway to more advanced coursework in biology and related disciplines but also serves non-science majors as a general education course. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports; Corequisite: High School Chemistry or CHE 1500 (or higher); Corequisite: MAT0550 or Eligibility: MAT 1590; Corequisite: BIO1571. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This foundational course introduces students to the core concepts of ecology and evolutionary biology - the scientific frameworks that explain the diversity of life and the interactions among organisms and their environments. Students will identify and evaluate the general tenets of evolutionary theory, identify and apply principles of ecology and biodiversity, identify the major episodes in the geological history of life, and evaluate and describe the evolutionary history of the Earth?s major plant and animal groups. The course emphasizes the integration of evolutionary theory with ecological principles to understand how life on Earth has changed over time and continues to adapt. This course is designed for science majors as a gateway to more advanced coursework in biology and related disciplines but also serves non-science majors as a general education course. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports; Corequisite: High School Chemistry or CHE 1500 (or higher); Corequisite: MAT0550 or Eligibility: MAT 1590; Corequisite: BIO1582. J fall, spring; O spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This laboratory course introduces students to the core concepts of ecology and evolutionary biology - the scientific frameworks that explain the diversity of life and the interactions among organisms and their environments. Through laboratory exploration, students will identify and evaluate the general tenets of evolutionary theory, identify and apply principles of ecology and biodiversity, identify the major episodes in the geological history of life, and evaluate and describe the evolutionary history of the Earth?s major plant and animal groups. This course is designed for science majors as a gateway to more advanced coursework in biology and related disciplines but also serves non-science majors as a general education course. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports; Corequisite: High School Chemistry or CHE 1500 (or higher); Corequisite: MAT0550 or Eligibility: MAT 1590; Corequisite: BIO1581. J fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This first of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses is designed for students who have had little or no previous study of the body or the physical and chemical principles on which body structure and function is based. In this course, students will learn basic chemistry and physics, cytology, and histology. Students will study the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory. In the accompanying laboratory, students will learn basic terminology, microscopy, animal dissection, organ dissection, and experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: CHE 1500 (or above)-unless high school chemistry was passed. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

In this second of two sequential human anatomy and physiology courses, students will study water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, and the following organ systems: urinary, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive. In the accompanying laboratory students will perform animal dissection, organ dissection, and will implement experimental process and protocols. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. J spring; C spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore the biology of microorganisms of importance to medicine, industry, and the natural world. Topics include microbial taxonomy; cultivation; metabolism; genetics; physical, chemical, and chemotherapeutic agents of microbial control; host defense mechanisms and immunology; biology; epidemiology; and selected bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and viral pathogens of medical significance. Prerequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: BIO1571+1572 or BIO2510; BIO2532 strongly recommended corequisite. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will explore the biology of microorganisms of importance to medicine, industry, and the natural world. Topics include microbial taxonomy; cultivation; metabolism; genetics; physical, chemical, and chemotherapeutic agents of microbial control; host defense mechanisms and immunology; biology; epidemiology; and selected bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and viral pathogens of medical significance. Prerequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: BIO1571+1572 or BIO2510; BIO2532 strongly recommended corequisite. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Microbiology Lab provides hands-on experiences in the appropriate techniques for handling bacterial cultures, identifying microorganisms, and implementing and evaluating various standard diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: BIO1571+1572 or BIO2510; BIO2531 strongly recommended corequisite. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Microbiology Lab provides hands-on experiences in the appropriate techniques for handling bacterial cultures, identifying microorganisms, and implementing and evaluating various standard diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: BIO1571+1572 or BIO2510; BIO2531 strongly recommended corequisite. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Microbiology Lab provides hands-on experiences in the appropriate techniques for handling bacterial cultures, identifying microorganisms, and implementing and evaluating various standard diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: BIO1571+1572 or BIO2510; BIO2531 strongly recommended corequisite. J fall, spring; C fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course explores the fundamental principles of heredity, including Mendelian genetics, chromosome structure and replication, gene expression and regulation, mutations, and DNA repair. Students will also examine modern topics such as population genetics, molecular evolution, and recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisite: ENG 1510 and BIO1571+1572; Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHE 1551+1552 or higher; Corequisite: BIO2562. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

This laboratory course explores the fundamental skills necessary to study genetics, including, but not limited to: Mendelian genetics (drosophila), DNA extraction, bacterial and yeast transformation, polymerase chain reaction, gene knockout (yeast), and proper lab notebook keeping. Prerequisite: ENG 1510 and BIO1571+1572; Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHE 1551+1552 or higher; Corequisite: BIO2561. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will evaluate the importance of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water, energy metabolism, nutritional needs throughout the life cycle, nutrition and disease states, food safety, and consumer issues dealing with nutrition. Prerequisite: BIO 1571 + BIO 1572 or BIO 2510. Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus