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Biology
B121 Botany and Zoology II Lab
B. Thirteen additional credits, which may not include courses specifically designed for non-science
majors.
Department Courses
B105 Environmental Biology with Laboratory 3 credits
The human position in the biological world and responsibility for living in reasonable harmony with the
environs is the focus of this course. Beginning with an overview of major ecological principles governing
all ecosystems, consideration is then given to such problems as population expansion, natural resources,
pollution, conservation and environmental health. The class meets for two lecture sessions and one twohour
laboratory investigation or field trip each week. Offered fall semester.
B110 Botany and Zoology I 3 credits
Emphasis is placed upon photosynthesis and respiration, and physiological processes including nutrition,
gas exchange, transportation and regulation of body fluids. It is an investigation of the structure and
function of both plants and animals and intended as an introductory overview. Three lecture/discussion
periods are held weekly. Offered fall semester. Concurrent registration in B111 is required.
B111 Botany and Zoology I Laboratory 1 credit
These laboratory studies complement the concepts presented in B110. Investigations including
physiological and molecular relationships and interactions are the basis for the course. The lab meets
for one three-hour session each week. Offered fall semester. Concurrent registration in B110 is required.
B120 Botany and Zoology II 3 credits
Emphasis is placed on plant and animal phyla, organs and organ systems of both plants and animals.
Three lecture/discussion periods are held weekly. Offered spring semester. Concurrent registration in
B121 is required.
B121 Botany and Zoology II Laboratory 1 credit
Laboratory studies complementing B120 include plant and animal hormones and reproduction,
bacterial techniques, and phylogenetic investigations. The lab meets for one three-hour session each
week. Offered spring semester. Concurrent registration in B120 is required.
B200 Human Biology 2 credits
This course is designed for the student with little science in their backgrounds. Basic human biological
principles are investigated with emphasis on nutrition, cancer, immunity, reproduction and heredity.
Special consideration is given to current advances in medicine and associated bio-social issues. Two
lectures are held each week. Offered fall semester and in alternate spring semesters. Concurrent
registration in B201 is required.
B201 Human Biology Laboratory 1 credit
These laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce concepts presented in B200. Emphasis is given to
study on the digestive, immune, excretory, circulatory, and reproductive systems. The lab meets two
hours once a week. Offered fall semester and in alternate spring semesters. Concurrent registration in
B200 is required.
B210 Current Scientific Issues 3 credits
This course addresses current scientific issues of interest to the general public, ranging from modern medical
advances to those affecting the environment. Stress is placed not only on the concepts involved, but also on
the social, ethical, political, and economic aspects of these issues. The course is intended for non-science majors.
B298 Field Experience 1-3 credits
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