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Students explore the principles of cellular and organismal physiology by comparing and contrasting the ways that plants and animals have evolved to overcome the problems of being complex multicellular organisms. The major functions explored include transport processes, nutrient and energy...

Formerly BIOL 2291This course is the second of a series of three on human disease. Participants will have an opportunity to develop a knowledge base in pathophysiology. It focuses on general principles and mechanisms which are then applied to a system by system survey of disease conditions. This...

Corequisite(s): AFFS 1305.

This course establishes the foundations for further understanding of biology by covering the fundamental concepts governing biochemistry, with a focus on the structure and function of biomolecules, the process of metabolism, and biological information flow.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C+" grade in...

With an emphasis on problem-solving, students explore genetics including mitosis and meiosis, Mendelian genetics, modified Mendelian ratios, sex-linkage, linked genes and chromosome mapping, variations in chromosome number, and quantitative and population genetics. Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C"...

This course examines the diversity and evolutionary relationships of the major groups of extant vascular plants, including lycophytes, monilophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Students explore key morphological traits, life cycles, reproductive structures, phylogeny, classification, and economic...

In an integrative lecture and lab approach, students investigate the anatomical complexity of vertebrates, exploring their development, classification, structure, function, and evolution. Students also develop dissection skills and become proficient in the use of microscopes to study tissues...

A general microbiology course designed for students majoring in the biological sciences. Students explore the biology of prokaryotic microorganisms. This includes cell structure, growth, metabolism, gene expression and the mechanisms of genetic variation. Practical aspects include aseptic technique...

Ecology explores the complex relationships between organisms and their environment. Students first develop a foundation in ecological theory, and then apply this theory and quantitative methods to contemporary ecological problems. In the lab, students acquire local natural history knowledge and test...

Cell biology focuses on the study of cell structure from the molecular level to the whole cell. Students learn the components of the cell and how these components form and function. Students also explore some of the common methods and tools used in cell biology.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C+" grade...