A non-majors course designed to provide students with the scientific principles that describe and explain life processes and living systems. Laboratory experiences reinforce principles and concepts covered in class. Note that the order of topic presentation in this sequence may not match the order at other institutions. Please see an advisor. BI 101: This course focuses on the principles of evolution, natural selection and speciation, origin of life, diversity of life, classification and diversity of groups of organisms including viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals; principles of ecology, including populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere, and animal behavior

A non-majors course designed to provide students with the scientific principles that describe and explain life processes and living systems. Laboratory experiences reinforce principles and concepts covered in class. Note that the order of topic presentation in this sequence may not match the order at other institutions. Please see an advisor. BI 102:This course focuses on plant structure and function, with emphasis on flowering plants; animal structure and function, with emphasis on human biology

A non-majors course designed to provide students with the scientific principles that describe and explain life processes and living systems. Laboratory experiences reinforce principles and concepts covered in class. Note that the order of topic presentation in this sequence may not match the order at other institutions. Please see an advisor. BI 103: Chemistry of life; cell structure, function, metabolism, division; heredity and molecular genetics

Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the cellular and molecular basis of life including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetic basis of inheritance and how information flows from DNA to proteins, with a focus on the iterative process of science. Intended for science majors

Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the structure and function of diverse organisms (including plants and animals), evolution and development, transformation of energy and matter, and body systems at a multicellular organismal level. Intended for science majors

Explores the unity and diversity of life through evolutionary mechanisms and relationships, and adaptation to the environment. Examines population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Intended for science majors

Examines the structure and function of the human body through a body systems approach. Explores anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems at the relevant levels of biological organization (chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system). Covers neurophysiology and excitable membranes. Includes foundational aspects such as anatomical terminology and homeostasis. This course includes a laboratory component.

Examines the structure and function of the human body through a body systems approach. Explores anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems at the relevant levels of biological organization (chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system). Covers special senses and the autonomic nervous system. This course includes a laboratory component.

Examines the structure and function of the human body through a body systems approach. Explores anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, digestive, immune, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductive systems at the relevant levels of biological organization (chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system). Covers acid-base balance and human development. This course includes a laboratory component.

Structure, physiology, metabolism, genetics, growth and control of prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses; human disease, immunity and disease agents; the role of microorganisms in nature. Laboratories emphasize aseptic techniques, microscopic observation, metabolic differentiation and identification of bacteria.

This course focuses on the laws and theories of heredity with emphasis on humans. It will include the study of cell division and gamete formation, patterns of inheritance, the structure and function of genes, the effects of genetic and chromosomal mutations, population genetics, the genetics of immunity and cancer, and the use of current biotechnology to further our understanding of disease, prevention, and possible therapies