Course topics explore chemistry of life, environmental endocrine disruptors' effects on gene expression, genetic testing, immunity, and effects of global nutrient cycling on climate change and eutrophication. Students apply principles to real-world situations, identify, interpret, and evaluate valid sources of scientific information, and apply that information to everyday decision-making.

Course topics explore chemistry of life, environmental endocrine disruptors effects on gene expression, genetic testing, immunity, and effects of global nutrient cycling on climate change and eutrophication. Students apply principles to real-world situations, identify, interpret, and evaluate valid sources of scientific information, and apply that information to everyday decision-making.

Introduction to scientific inquiry, antibiotic resistance, and genetic modification. Observation and experimental exercises are combined with written assignments to reinforce content.

In this general biology course, students will study organisms from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Emphasis is on structure and function, pathways and transformation of energy and matter, and the importance of biodiversity. Students will apply core biological concepts to contemporary challenges, emphasizing interactions between humans and their environment.

Introduction to diversity of bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and invertebrates. Observation and experimental exercises are combined with written assignments to reinforce content.

This course focuses on information flow and evolution. The flow of information within biological systems, how genetic information influences traits of organisms and is passed to the next generation, and how populations evolve over time will be examined.

This course focuses on information flow and evolution. The flow of information within biological systems, how genetic information influences traits of organisms and is passed to the next generation, and how populations evolve over time will be examined.

Introduction to skills, methods, and tools used for biological research concentrating on cellular and molecular approaches.

Students will examine how biological systems function, and how energy moves within and between these systems. We will explore biology across multiple scales including biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, population biology, and community ecology.

Introduction to the scientific process through an inquiry-based curriculum that features cooperative learning. Emphasis is placed on using peer reviewed literature and writing to encourage critical thinking skills. Aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity is presented through lab activities allowing students to practice the scientific process: asking questions, testing hypotheses, interpreting and analyzing data, and communication skills.

Examination of general biology topics, including cellular structure and function, Mendelian genetics, and environmental concepts. Explorations of local environments and online laboratory simulations. Observation and experimental exercises are combined with written assignments to reinforce content and competencies.

Introduces students to the Division of Biological Sciences, its departments and the requirements for the biology degree, careers in the biological sciences.