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Faculty-supervised experience in assisting with laboratory studies. May be repeated subject to availability of assignments. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson.

This is the corequisite lab for BIOL 2320. Laboratory fee.

This is the laboratory corequisite for BIOL 2340. Students must also register for BIOL 2140P, the laboratory practicals. Laboratory fee.

This is the laboratory corequisite for BIOL 2341. Students must also register for BIOL 2141P, the laboratory practicals. Laboratory fee.

This course investigates biological experimentation. Topics include experimental design, the scientific process, scientific writing, the philosophy of science, bioethics, critical thinking, usage of common laboratory equipment, and laboratory team work. Prerequisite: BIOL 1360/1160;

This is the laboratory component for BIOL 2170. Laboratory fee.

This is the laboratory component for BIOL 2380. Laboratory fee.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee.

Endangered Species will use examples from the field of conservation biology to demonstrate the role of science and the limits of science in addressing the complex issues involved in the efforts to preserve threatened and endangered species. Because the practical application of this multidisciplinary field relies on both scientific evidence and social and political will, it is an excellent focal point to begin discussing the roles of science and scientific methods in public and private decision-making and the limits of science in understanding the world. This course will fulfill the Scientific Inquiry requirement of the core curriculum.

This course is designed to give students practical experience in inquiry based science teaching and learning by integrating science content knowledge and teaching skills. Corequisite: BIOL 2120

Students will explore the relationship between environment, form and physiology. Recommended for Biology majors not in the Pre-Med/Dent or Pre-Allied Health.

Study of the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems including the integumentary, skeletal and muscular, and nervous. Students must also register for BIOL 2140 and BIOL 2140P (lab and lab practicals)

A continuation of BIOL 2340. Systems covered include the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and excretory. Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or higher in BIOL 2340 and BIOL 2140. Students must also register for BIOL 2141 and BIOL 2141P (lab and lab practicals)

An introduction to the morphology and physiology of micro-organisms with emphasis on bacteria, the principles of immunology, laboratory methods, and practical applications. Prerequisite: BIOL 1350/1150 or BIOL 2340/2140. Lab fee.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee.

Consists of an extended field trip to different ecological regions of the United States or Mexico with an emphasis on the geology, climate, flora, fauna, and culture of the area visited. Participants will be responsible for maintenance of expedition equipment and may collect and identify geological and biological specimens where appropriate. Course is intended for students requiring a lab science but cannot be used as credit towards a Biology major or minor. Enrollment will be limited and will require permission of the instructor. Expenses will be shared by participants. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee.