Course Catalog • Biological Sciences

Intended for non-science majors. The basic concepts of biology at the cellular, organismal, and population levels of organization and their applications to humans and modern society. An honors section, BIOL 101, is offered for students with superior academic records. BIOL 100 and BIOL 102 (or BIOL 101 and BIOL 103, honors) satisfy the College natural science with laboratory requirement. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 102 is recommended. Five written assignments; unsupervised midcourse examination; final examination. Instructor: Michael Gaines.

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Audesirk, Audesirk, and Byers. Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology, 8th ed., Prentice Hall, 2008.

An introduction to the physiological and biochemical processes and general physiological principles necessary to sustain life. Organ and organ system processes are emphasized. Intended for students majoring in allied health or sports-related curricula who require a course in human physiology. Not intended for biology majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 100 or equivalent. Ten written assignments; two online examinations; two supervised examinations. Instructor: Deborah Taylor.

Textbooks (separate purchase):

• Fox. Fundamentals of Human Physiology, McGraw-Hill, 2009.