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  • 3.00 Credits

    Integrates Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science and is intended for non-science majors. Fundamental concepts from each discipline are discussed through lectures and in-class activities, and students learn how to understand science and its importance in larger societal issues. There is no laboratory component of this course. Meets the S requirement in USP 2003 and the PN requirement in USP 2015. (Normally offered fall semester)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Emphasizes central themes of biology - cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology - and scientific methodology by focusing on current issues in biology. Taught in 3 two-hour blocks of lecture/discussion each week, with one usually devoted to laboratory explorations. Students cannot receive duplicate credit for LIFE 1010 or 1020.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Fundamental concepts of biology, including basic chemistry of living systems, cell structures and functions, energy relations, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, population dynamics and evolutionary theory. Living invertebrate and vertebrate organisms studied during some lab meetings. Laboratory is required. If you take LIFE 1010, you cannot get duplicate credit for LIFE 1000, 1003, or 1020. Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or above, or concurrent enrollment or eligibility for concurrent enrollment in MATH 1400 or higher.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An integrated lab and lecture emphasizing fundamental principles of biology including cell structure and function, genetics, ecology, evolution and organismal biology. Considers applications of these principles to societal issues such as the conservation biodiversity, overpopluation and global environmental changes, biotechnology, and human wellness and disease. Duplicate credit will not be given for LIFE 1003 or 1010. Prerequisites: Elementary Education Majors only; concurrent enrollment in EDEL 1430.
  • 3.00 Credits

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  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a global perspective on ecological processes, biodiversity, climate change, and the environmental consequences of human actions. Students develop a global awareness of the role of ecology in international human affairs, and how this influences relationships between the developed and developing worlds. For majors and non-majors. Prerequisites: LIFE 1002, 1003 or 1010.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduces nature and diversity of microorganisms and their implication for all of biology. Covers comparative properties of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbes, as well as their roles as processes at the molecular level. Cross listed MICR 2021 and MOLB 2021. Prerequisites: minimum grade of C or better in BIOL 1010 and CHEM 1000 or 1020.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An integrative course addressing the evolution, anatomy, physiology, and ecology of animals. Continues building upon the four themes in LIFE 1010, cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Preserved animal specimens are dissected during some labs. Intended for students majoring in the life sciences. Laboratory is required. Prerequisites: LIFE 1010 with a grade of C or better.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An integrated course dealing with the central themes of biology including cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution and ecology of plants and fungi. Intended for students majoring in the life sciences. Laboratory is required. Prerequisite: LIFE 1010 with a grade of C or better.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Reviews cellular, physiological, endocrine, anatomical and nutritional aspects to aging. Format relates topics, such as exercise, nutrition and evolution, to aging. Students gain insight to problems related to research in aging and its potential impact on society. Uses video-taped lectures from field experts. Prerequisite: LIFE 1010.