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Introductory principles of biology, including the nature of scientific inquiry, biochemistry, metabolism, protein structure and function, cell structure and function, and genetics. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit for 205 will not be granted for students who have completed BIO 207. This course meets the requirements for nursing majors.

This course provides introductory principles of biology. Topics include the nature of scientific inquiry, biochemistry and metabolism, macromolecular structure and function, cell structure and function, and molecular and Mendelian genetics. Credit for BIO 207 will not be granted to students who have completed BIO 205. Three hours of lecture per week.

Second course in the sequence of introductory principles of biology, providing essential background in the fields of Evolution and Ecology. Topics include evolution, population genetics, processes of speciation, phylogeny and classification, dynamics among individuals in populations and communities, the concepts underlying ecosystem functions, and interactions between organisms and their environment. Three hours of lecture per week.

Laboratory investigation into the biochemistry, cellular structure and function, and genetics of cells and living organisms. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70

This lab emphasizes scientific literacy and scientific inquiry through reading primary literature and performing student-designed research. Three hours of lab per week. Fee: $70.

Independent study in a specialized field under the direction of an instructor. Maximum of eight credits under the number. Instructor permission is required.