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.

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.

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.

Provides a framework for students to carry out their own scientific research project in collaboration with peers and mentors.

Introduces foundational biological concepts, including ecology, evolution, heredity and organismal and cellular structure and physiology.

Introduces foundational biological concepts including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, biotechnology, biological diversity, evolution, and ecology. Preparatory for further studies including BIOL& 211 and BIOL& 241.

Covers elementary anatomy and physiology of the human body. Appropriate for non-majors (not for Nursing or Biology majors).

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.

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.

Introduces diversity of major plant and fungus groups including structure, evolution, ecology, and lifecycles. Appropriate for science majors and students in pre-professional programs

Introduces study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cellular organization, metabolism, histology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

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.

Explores advanced biological topics relevant to microbiology, including pathogens and disease processes.