Three hours lecture/two hours lab per week. The chemistry of organic compounds: functional groups, types of reactions, stereochemistry, and selected reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 106 or 120.

In the field of science, objectivity, facts, and data are core to our identity as scientists. However, in our current cultural context there is a growing claim that all knowledge is biased and influenced by a myriad of overt and covert agendas. While a minority of people in our current culture maliciously use information as means to change or control others (with no regard for what actually is true), many have long in good faith questioned whether true objectivity is even possible.

One hour lecture per week. Introduction to diverse careers in the sciences, including healthcare professions. This includes learning about graduate school, pre-professional programs (like medical school), and area businesses/organizations that hire scientists. Students will participate in job shadowing experiences, spend time learning about application processes (of all types), and complete an individual assessment of what is required to achieve career goals. Restricted to students with sophomore or junior standing. (Equal to BIOL-212.)

Six hours lecture/lab per week. This course describes the molecular basis of inheritance in eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. Focuses include: classical genetic theory, control of gene expression, chromosome structure, evolutionary and population genetics, and applications of genetic technology. Prerequisites: 250; grade of C or higher in CHEM 120; 251 highly recommended.

Three hours of lecture/three hours of lab per week. Human Anatomy is a junior/senior level course that provides an introduction to human gross anatomy. The major body systems will be covered during lecture. Lab will focus on anatomical structure with the cat as our model. Additionally, human models and bones will be used to achieve an understanding of human structure. Offered every fall. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 250 or 251. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.

Courses on topics of interest to biology students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of biology. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Graded CR/NC.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a biology faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of biology. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence from academic advisor and approved by department. Learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. Prerequisite: 397. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit.

A student-driven research experience under the supervision of a faculty mentor or an internship director. Two credits will be the standard credits given for this course. Research contracts will be required for everyone who registers, with fewer or additional credits given depending on the approved project and time commitment. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 397. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of six credits.