BiSc 100 Introduction to Biology--4 hours
      An introductory study of living organisms, with emphasis on human systems; homeostatic, genetic, and developmental processes; human interaction with the environment; and the scientific method of inquiry. Designed for general education. Three lectures and one two-hour lab per week.

BiSc 102 Introduction to Biochemistry--4 hours
      Surveys the structure, chemical properties, and functions of the common classes of organic compounds with a special emphasis on those which are important to living organisms. Begins with basic organic compounds followed by discussion of enzymes, energy production, and the structure and functions of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. One two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 101 or equivalent. Offered alternate years.

BiSc 103 Cell Biology--4 hours
      Basic concepts of cellular and molecular biology including the study of chemical components of cells, cell ultrastructure, metabolism, steady state regulations, nuclear control of the cell, cellular reproduction, and development. Lectures include methods in genetic engineering and the application of these procedures in the laboratory. One three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or advanced biology or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years.

BiSc 110 Environmental Biology--4 hours
      Explores fundamental ecological principles which provide the foundation for understanding environmental issues. Outdoor laboratory field exercises and lectures emphasize the process of science as it relates to a biological description of the natural world. Requires basic math skills. Designed for science and non-science majors. Pre-requisite: high school biology.

BiSc 203 Botany--4 hours
      Introduces structure and function of organisms with special emphasis on the plant kingdom. Compares internal structure and habitats of various organisms. Prerequisites: high school advanced biology or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years.

BiSc 204 Zoology--4 hours
      Introduces structure and function of organisms with special emphasis on the animal kingdom. Compares various systems as they developed in the living world. Prerequisites: high school advanced biology or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years.

BiSc 205 Anatomy and Physiology--4 or 5 hours
      Begins with a survey of four topics essential for the understanding of physiology: terminology, cell function, basic chemical principles, and tissues. Follows with an in-depth anatomical/physiological study of the ten systems of the human body. Prerequisite: high school or college chemistry is strongly recommended.

BiSc 206 Microbiology--3 or 4 hours
      Emphasizes structural, physiological, chemical, and environmental aspects of micro-organisms. Concentrates on bacteria that cause disease. Lab work includes identifying unknown bacterial cultures. Prerequisites: high school chemistry or advanced biology.

BiSc 225 Rainforests of the Peruvian Amazon--3 hours
      Introduces students to tropical rainforest ecology in the upper reaches of the Amazon River. An eight-week lecture section prior to the trip acquaints students with fundamental principles of tropical biology, a brief history of the discovery and occupation of South America, and introduction to the endemic Native Americans who inhabit the region. At the research site students will engage in instructor-led field activities each day. Counts as a lab science. Offered during May term.

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