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This course will cover the principles of biological science involving the interactions between macro- and micronutrients and human physiological processes. A special emphasis will be placed on how nutrition can have an impact on human health and disease. Topics discussed will come from the disciplines of biochemistry, human physiology, medicine and exercise physiology.

We will explore the complex biology of the worlds’ tropics and the critical environmental problems. We will also examine the history of Costa Rica and how the environment, natural history, culture, history and politics have shaped the country. This course is co-requisite with BIOL 223, in which you will spend 2 weeks in Costa Rica.

This course is a 2 week study abroad program in Costa Rica which must be taken after the completion of BIOL 222, which is the lecture portion of the course. In this field portion we will directly study the complex biology of the tropics and witness critical environmental problems. The student will be immersed in the environment, natural history, culture, history and politics of Costa Rica.

The principles of genetic analysis and the nature of the gene. The course will cover Mendelian and molecular genetics. Key concepts covered will include the chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance and replication, mutation and expression of genetic information.

Exercises will focus on the analysis of the inheritance of genes. DNA isolation and manipulation experiments will be performed. Studentswill perform experiments in classical and molecular genetics.

The goal of the course is to develop an expanded knowledge of organismal biology. Coverage will include evolution, population genetics, and taxonomy. The course will also take a comparative approach examining anatomical and physiological adaptations of organisms in Domain Eukarya.

The laboratory course provides expanded knowledge of hypothesis testing, evolution, taxonomy, and phylogeny construction. The course will also take a comparative approach examining anatomical and physiological adaptations of organisms in Domain Eukarya.

The first course in a two-course sequence. Examines the structural and functional characteristics of the human body. From discussions of concepts of physiological control and levels of organization, this course concentrates on the components of the musculoskeletal system, the integument and an extensive description and analysis of neural and endocrine systems of control. Lab exercises support lecture topics, and involve hands-on activities including dissection and physiological measurement. This course is required for medical technology majors and exercise science majors and is an appropriate course for students planning careers in postgraduate allied health careers (e.g. pharmacy, physician's assistant, physical therapy).

The second course in a two-course sequence, the first being BIOL 245 Human Anatomy & Physiology I. Concentrates on discussions of the structural and functional characteristics of the major organ systems of the body, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive. Emphasis on the integrative nature of these systems to the maintenance of physiological function. Lab exercises support lecture topics, and involve hands-on activities including dissection and physiological measurement.

Examination of selected areas of general biology for interested lower division major or non-major. Emphasis on developing basic background in such areas as botany, zoology, and the relationships between these fields and human society. Examples of courses offered include Field Natural History and Fungal Pathogens. Course may not be used as Biology major elective. Topics are determined by student interests.

Examination of selected areas of general biology for interested lower division major or non-major. Emphasis on developing basic background in such areas as botany, zoology, and the relationships between these fields and human society. Examples of courses offered include Field Natural History and Fungal Pathogens. Course may not be used as Biology major elective. Topics are determined by student interests.

A course designed to acquaint sophomores with various career opportunities available in medical technology. Educational requirements and professional responsibilities are also discussed. Small group discussions of clinical literature, and a tour of a hospital lab are featured.

The course is designed to assist students in learning the requirements for admission into health professional schools. We will review the admissions requirements for medical, dental, optometry and veterinary medical colleges and discuss how students can best develop a competitive admissions application. We will also discuss the history of the different health professions.

This course will utilize a national park and the surrounding ecosystem as a case study to explore the science of ecology and ecosystem biology. The course will address the methods scientists use to explore natural systems. The course will also engage students in the use of basic research techniques and data analysis. We will emphasize ecological issues that have meaning for the management of public lands and thus address the application of scientific models outside of the discipline.