wBIOL 101   Principles of Biology I
Corequisite: BIOL 111      4 credits
Lecture on the chemical and cellular basis of life. Topics include: fundamental concepts of the theory of evolution, biology and the scientific method, simple chemistry, structure and function of cells, energy transformation, cellular reproduction, Mendelian genetics, DNA structure, function and replication and the processes involved in protein synthesis.

wBIOL 102   Principles of Biology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111
Corequisite: BIOL 112      4 credits
Lecture material, to be supported by laboratory work in BIOL 112, dealing with the influence of genetic material in life systems, human manipulations of DNA, theories on the orgin of life on earth, biological diversity and evolutionary adaptations of organisms in Domain Eubacteria and the Kingdom Protista, Fungi, and Animalia, and the organization and function of these organisms within the biosphere.

wBIOL 103   Principles of Biology III
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 and 111
Corequisite: BIOL 113      4 credits
Lecture on the structure and function of animal systems, phylogeny and description of the plant kingdom, plant anatomy and physiology, ecosystems, and conservation ecology.

wBIOL 104   Human Biology I
Corequisite: BIOL 114      4 credits
A lecture course on the basic biology of the human organism. Topics include simple chemistry, cell and tissue structure and function, structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems, cell division, basic genetics, DNA biology, reproduction and aging. For non science majors.

wBIOL 105   Human Biology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 104 and 114
Corequisite: BIOL 115      4 credits
A continuation of BIOL 104. Discusses the various systems including: cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, skeletal, and muscular. Will also include discussions on disease processes. For non science majors.

wBIOL 111   Principles of Biology Laboratory I
Corequisite: Biology 101      1 credit
A series of laboratory exercises in support of lecture material. Topics include fundamentals of the scientific method, basics of biological chemistry and energy, use of the microscope, cell types and structure, mitosis and meiosis, and DNA extraction from cells.

wBIOL 112   Principles of Biology Laboratory II
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111
Corequisite: BIOL 102      1 credit
A series of laboratory exercises in support of lecture material. Topics include manipulations of the DNA molecule, an overview of organism development, and examination and experimentation with representatives of the Eubacteria and Kingdoms Protista, Fungi, and Animalia.

wBIOL 113   Principles of Biology Laboratory III
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111
Corequisite: BIOL 103      1 credit
A series of laboratory exercises in support of lecture material. Topics include examinations of various vertebrate systems in preserved specimens and through the use of models, and overview of plant phylogeny through examination of representatives of the Kingdom Plantae, basic plant anatomy and development, and field ecology.

wBIOL 114  Human Biology Lab I 
Corequisite: BIOL 104     1 credit
Designed for students to experiment with materials and methods discussed in lecture.

wBIOL 115  Human Biology Lab II 
Corequisite: BIOL 105     1 credit
Designed for students to experiment with materials and methods discussed in lecture.

BIOL 120 Introduction to Biology
4 credits
An introductory course with a laboratory approach designed for non-science majors. A study for some of the areas of biology that are most relevant to today’s students. The course includes: cell biology, physiology, genetics, evolution, diversity of life and ecology.

wBIOL 125 Environmental Science
3 lecture, 1 lab 4 credits
An introductory course with a laboratory approach to the Principles of Ecology. Topics include: ecosystems, the balance of nature, natural resources, conservation, waste, pollution, land use, energy and population. Both the historical and modern views are discussed.

BIOL 199 Seminar
1-9 credits
Discussion of particular problems related to chosen program and areas of special interest.

wBIOL 201 Anatomy and Physiology I
Prerequisites: BIOL 101/111 or BIOL 104/114 or discretion of the instructor
5 credits
Provides an understanding and knowledge of basic structure and function of the human body. Provides integrated study of cytology, histology, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, electrolytes, reproduction and development. Laboratory exercises are designed to complement topics covered in lecture.

wBIOL 202   Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 201      5 credits
Continues study of structure and functions of the human body: blood and the cardiovascular system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and endocrine system. Laboratory exercises are designed to complement topics covered in lecture.

BIOL 205   Anatomy and Physiology I                                                  Prerequisite: HS Biology, BIOL 104/114 or permission of instructor       5 credits
This course begins with an introduction to the basics of human anatomy and physiology, followed by examination of the chemical and cellular basis of life, with embedded discussion of the theory of evolution, and concluding with a study of the human integumentary and skeletal systems. Topics include a look at life, evolution, human related anatomical terms and reference points, simple chemistry, cell and tissue structure and function, human organization, and energy transformations. Also the class will begin study human systems, including the integumentary and skeletal systems as well as study of the articulations associated with the skeletal system.

BIOL 206   Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 205     5 credits
Provides an in depth understanding of the structure and function of the following systems of the human body: muscular system, nervous system (including somatic and special senses), endocrine, cardiovascular (including blood) and lymphatic system and immunity. Laboratory exercises will complement topics covered in lecture.

BIOL 207  Anatomy and Physiology III
Prerequisite: BIOL 206     5 credits
This course completes the three quarter Anatomy and Physiology course sequence. Topics cover the structure and function of the human digestive system including nutrition, respiratory system, urinary system including fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, reproductive system including development, and basic genetics including human inheritance. Laboratory exercises are designed to complement topics covered in lecture.

wBIOL 210   Microbiology
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 & 111, BIOL 205, or permission of instructor
4 lecture, 1 lab 5 credits
Morphology and physiology of microorganisms and selected human parasites, mechanisms of disease production, immune responses, spread of infectious diseases.