| Course Number |
Course Description |
| BIOL 100 |
| Biological Concepts |
3.00 Credits |
A one-semester course designed for non-science majors with little previous science background. Different subfields of biology will be explored depending on the instructor. An emphasis will be placed on current biological issues. Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer I. |
| BIOL 101 |
| Diversity of Life |
3.00 Credits |
This course provides a foundation in the fundamental principles of biology while introducing the unity and diversity of living things. The majority of the course explores the origins of and evolutionary relationships among the major groups of organisms. Pre/Co-requisites: Enrollment is limited to science majors. Semester: Fall. |
| BIOL 101L |
| Diversity of Life Laboratory |
1.00 Credit |
An introduction to experimental techniques and scientific methods. Students learn how to approach scientific questions, make observations, record, analyze and report data. In addition, students are introduced to a variety of laboratory techniques, equipment and protocols that will be used in subsequent labs. Pre/Co-requisites: BIOL 101. Semester: Fall. |
| BIOL 102 |
| Introduction to Ecology |
3.00 Credits |
An introduction to the interactions between organisms and their environments. Topics include responses of organisms to their environments, population dynamics, two-species interactions, community structure and succession, and the movement of matter and energy through ecosystems. The impacts of human activities on these interactions will be considered throughout the course. Pre/Co-requisites: BIOL 101. Semester: Spring. |
| BIOL 102L |
| Introduction to Ecology Laboratory |
1.00 Credit |
Field and laboratory experiments and computer simulations are used to investigate ecological interactions at a variety of levels. The communication of scientific results is also emphasized, including basic statistics, graphical presentation of data, and the preparation of a scientific paper. Pre/Co-requisites: BIOL 102. Semester: Spring. |
| BIOL 111 and 111L |
| Natural History of the Inland Northwest |
4.00 Credits |
This course will introduce students to the dominant plant and animal components of the Inland Northwest, as well as its major habitats (mountains, desert, streams and lakes). Learning activities will include formal laboratory investigations, examination of animals and plants, and short field trips to surrounding areas. Designed for non-science majors. Semester: Spring. |
| BIOL 123 and 123L |
| Human Ecology |
4.00 Credits |
A study of the principles of ecology (including population dynamics, diversity, and energy flow) and the impact humans have on the environment. Designed for non-science majors. Semester: Fall, Summer II. |
| BIOL 134 |
| Science and Religion |
3.00 Credits |
The relationship between science and religion throughout history. This course focuses on comparing science and religion as ways of knowing about the world. Designed for non-science majors. |
| BIOL 140 |
| Field Botany |
4.00 Credits |
Course includes systematics of flowering plants, introduction to plant communities of the Inland Northwest, site identification of major plant families and selected topics in plant ecology. A plant collection is required. Two 4 hour lecture/lab meetings per week and three 10 hour Saturdays. Semester: Summer I. |
| BIOL 165 |
| Biology of Medicine (WOMS 465) |
4.00 credits |
This course investigates how medicines work. It covers various affected organ systems (e.g., immune, endocrine, reproductive), the scientific method, development of effective medicines/treatments, and the potential sex/race/culture bias of experimental results from drug trials. Various diseases (e.g., AIDS, cancer, diabetes) and treatments will be covered in the course. Three lectures and 1 laboratory/week. Designed for non-science majors. |
| BIOL 170 |
| Introduction to Microbiology |
3.00 Credits |
An introduction to microbiology for students in the nursing program or other allied health professions who will not be majoring in Biology. The course includes basic cellular chemistry and genetics, as well as a survey of topics of clinical importance. Pre/Co-requisites: BIOL 170L, BIOL 101, CHEM 101. Semester: Fall. |
| BIOL 170L |
| Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory |
1.00 Credit |
An introduction to methods of microbial analysis including the culture, safe handling, and genetic analysis of microbes. Pre/Co-requisites: BIOL 170. Semester: Fall. |
| BIOL 199 and 199L |
Designed for non-science majors, this course fulfills the core laboratory science requirement. Lectures and laboratory sessions emphasize science as an inquiry based process. Selected topics will be offered each semester. Fall and Spring. Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer I. |
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