BIOL 201 ORGANISMIC BIOLOGY
Biological principles relating to organism level of complexity. Tissues, organs, and organ systems in structure and function; development; physiology; and introductory genetics. Lecture, laboratory, and discussion.
Credits:
2
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3
BIOL 202 ECOL, EVOLUTION & GENETIC
Biological principles relating to population levels of organization. Topics include introduction to ecology and the biosphere, mechanisms of evolution and introductory genetics. Lecture, laboratory, and discussion.
Credits:
1
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3
BIOL 214 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
An examination of the structure and functioning of biological systems in light chemical and physical principles. Homeostatic mechanisms, neuromuscular physiology, endocrine physiology will be emphasized. Graphical and statistical analyses of laboratory experimental results will illuminate physiological systems.
Credits:
1
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3
BIOL 221 KINESIOLOGY
Kinesiology is the study of human movement with a focus on the mechanisms of movement and how the human body responds to movement and exercise. This course will provide an overview of the three major components of kinesiology: Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, and Motor Control and Development. Topics include an introduction to exercise-induced stress effects on the body and organ systems, musculoskeletal biomechanics, regulation and control of muscles by the nervous system and how these systems develop from birth to adulthood.
Credits:
3
BIOL 242 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Evolutionary, developmental and environmental bases of animal behavior. Emphasis on birds and mammals. Communication, decision-making, motivation, learning, memory, social behavior, and mating systems. See Psych 242.
Credits:
3
