生命科学 Concentration

This general biology course will examine major principles in biology at the molecular, 细胞, and organism levels. Topics include 细胞 structure, metabolism processes, 遗传学, DNA 函数 and genome expression, the origin of life and evolutionary principles, 生物技术, and molecular biology. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and the application of biological principles toward interpretation of case studies. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Typically offered each semester.

As a continuation of 生物111, this general biology course examines major principles in biology at the organism, 人口, and ecosystem levels. Topics include the structure, 函数, and behavior of animals and plants, evolutionary mechanisms, 人口 dynamics, and ecological interactions. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and the application of biological principles toward interpretation of case studies. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in 生物111 or consent of instructor. Typically offered annually (spring semester).

This course will introduce the basic principles of molecular 遗传学 focused on prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation, recombinant DNA technology, 生物信息学, and an introduction to Mendelian 遗传学. The course emphasizes classical laboratory experimentation and molecular techniques. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in 生物111, 生物112, 生物350, 格瓦拉于221年, CHE 222 or consent of the instructor. Typically offered annually (spring semester).

Fundamental ecological concepts will be introduced through literature and illustrated in field investigations focusing on the relation of organisms to their environment. Field trips and lab time are included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: Grade C- or better in (生物111, 生物112)及(格瓦拉于101年 or 格瓦拉于221年or SCI 115) or consent of the instructor. Typically offered alternate years (even years, spring semester).

As an introduction to the basic concepts of plant life, this course will study the structure, 函数al form, 繁殖, 遗传学, and ecology of fungi, 藻类, and nonvascular and vascular plants. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: C- or better in 生物111 and (格瓦拉于101年 or 格瓦拉于221年 or SCI 115) or consent of instructor. Typically offered alternate years (odd years, spring semester).

This course will provide an interdisciplinary introduction to biological, 物理, and chemical ocean processes, as well as the human activities that influence the presence, 分布, form, and 函数 of marine life across a variety of marine habitats. Traditional lectures, peer-led and problem-based learning, and lab time will be included. Field trips during lab time should be expected, as well as up to two (2) weekend field trips. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: (生物101 or 生物111 or CBIO 101)及(格瓦拉于101年 or SCI 115) or consent of instructor. Typically offered alternate years (even years, spring semester).