Biology (BIOL)
Biology (BIOL)
BIOL 180
Introduction to Marine Biology
5 Credits
Introduces students to the marine environment including principles of marine biology. Explores the interrelatedness of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the sea and the organisms that live in it. Also discusses the human impact on the ocean. Field trip(s) required.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science with Lab
BIOL 185
Foundations in Ecology
5 Credits
Emphasizes understanding species interactions in biological communities and relationships of communities to environments. Field trip(s) required.
Prerequisite: None
BIOL 214
Undergraduate Research I
2 Credits
Prepares students to successfully complete their own scientific research project by introducing the use of the scientific method, ethics, research methods, proposal writing, and presentation techniques. This course also introduces students to research opportunities in the South Sound region.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 161 or PHYS& 114 or PHYS& 221 or BIOL& 211 or instructor's permission.
BIOL 215
Undergraduate Research II
1 Credit
Prepares students to successfully complete their own scientific research project by introducing the use of the scientific method, ethics, research methods, proposal writing, and presentation techniques. This course also introduces students to research opportunities in South Sound region.
Biology (CCN) (BIOL&)
BIOL& 100
Survey of Biology
5 Credits
Introduces foundational biological concepts, including ecology, evolution, heredity and organismal and cellular structure and physiology.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science
BIOL& 160
General Biology W/Lab
5 Credits
Introduces foundational chemical and biological concepts including cell structure and function, metabolism, and genetics. Preparatory for further studies including BIOL& 211 and BIOL& 241.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science, Natural Science with Lab
BIOL& 175
Human Biology W/Lab
5 Credits
Covers elementary anatomy and physiology of the human body. Appropriate for non-majors (not for Nursing or Biology majors).
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science, Natural Science with Lab
BIOL& 211
Majors Cellular
5 Credits
Introduces cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics in appropriate depth for science majors and students in pre-professional programs. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 139 or CHEM& 161 recommended.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science, Natural Science with Lab
BIOL& 212
Majors Animal
5 Credits
Introduces diversity of major animal and protozoan groups including anatomy, physiology, development, evolution, ecology, reproduction, and life cycles. Appropriate for science majors and students in pre-professional programs.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL& 211 with a C or better.
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science, Natural Science with Lab
BIOL& 213
Majors Plant
5 Credits
Introduces diversity of major plant and fungus groups including structure, evolution, ecology, and lifecycles. Appropriate for science majors and students in pre-professional programs
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL& 211 with a C or better.
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science
BIOL& 241
Human A & P 1
5 Credits
Introduces study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cellular organization, metabolism, histology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 or higher with a C or better.
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science with Lab
BIOL& 242
Human A & P 2
5 Credits
Continues study of structure and function of the human body from BIOL& 241. Topics include endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary (including fluid and electrolytes), and digestive systems.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL& 241 with a C or better.
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science, Natural Science with Lab
BIOL& 260
Microbiology
5 Credits
Explores advanced biological topics relevant to microbiology, including pathogens and disease processes.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 or higher and BIOL& 241.
Distribution Requirements: Natural Science, Natural Science with Lab