Life-Science G. E. Courses
A one semester course in the general concepts of biology providing the non-major with an overview of the living world and the principles of life processes. Two hours of lecture and one laboratory weekly.
2 Ecology and Environmental Biology (3)
Investigation of the natural environment and the relationship of its biotic and abiotic components. Topics will include the ecosystem concept, population growth and regulation, and our modification of the environment. Laboratory will include field trips, one of which will be an overnight trip to the desert. Two hours of lecture and one laboratory weekly. Cross-listed as Environmental Studies 2.
A one-semester course about humans and their knowledge, uses and abuses of plants. The biology of plants, selected protists and fungi are considered from a scientific viewpoint; included are ecology, anatomy, morphology, physiology, taxonomy and biotechnology. These organisms are also considered with regard to resource utilization and agriculture: the uses and abuses of plants for fibers; foods; beverages; medicinals and other ends occupy the majority of the course. Three hours of lecture weekly.
This is a course in general biology with a human emphasis for non-majors. The general principles of evolution, genetics, biochemistry, and physiology are illustrated by reference to normal and abnormal human body function. Behavioral biology and ecology are also treated from a primarily human viewpoint. Two hours of lecture and one laboratory weekly.
11 Introduction to Marine Biology (4)
An introduction to the plant and animal life in the ocean, including their phylogenetic and ecologic interrelationships. Biological principles and processes that are basic to all forms of life in the ocean will be stressed. Three lectures and one laboratory or field trip per week. A weekend field trip may be required. Cross-listed as Marine Science 21.
The acute and chronic effects of exercise on the various organ systems and the role of nutrition are studied. Kinesiological application of anatomical information is also examined. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory weekly.
Environmental Science
2 Ecology and Environmental Biology (3)
Investigation of the natural environment and the relationship of its biotic and abiotic components. Topics will include the ecosystem concept, population growth and regulation, and our modification of the environment. Laboratories will include field trips, one of which will be an overnight trip to the desert. This course satisfies the General Education requirement for a Life Science and a laboratory. Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Cross-listed as Biology 2. (Every semester)
Marine Science
21 Introduction to Marine Biology (4)
An introduction to the organisms in the ocean, including their phylogenetic and ecologic interrelationships. Biological principles and processes that are basic to all forms of life in the ocean will be stressed. This course will satisfy the General Education requirement for a life science and for a laboratory course and may be required in the Environmental Studies major; however, it will not satisfy the requirements of the Marine Science major without the consent of the director of the Marine and Environmental Studies Program. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. (Every semester)