Course Description

Topics will vary by semester and instructor. Faculty will cover or expand upon subjects not normally addressed in other classes. The subject will vary by instructor and semester.

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Athena Title

TOPICS IN BIOLOGY

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Non-Traditional Format

The credit hours are based on the number of contact hours expected each week and correspond to the number of course periods the class meets. Thus a 1-credit course would meet on average for one period a week, a two credit for two, and so on. Grading is left to the discretion of the faculty member but is typically based on a combination of attendance, participation, and both written and presentation assignments.

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Prerequisite

BIOL 1107-1107L and BIOL 1108-1108L

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Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

This is a specials topics course to provide biology majors and faculty with opportunity to cover new subject areas in the Biological sciences.

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Topical Outline

This is a special topics course which might include specialized subjects in in plant biology, animal biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, cellular biology, ecology, marine sciences.

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