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Non-Biology Majors Coursework

BSC 1005 Principles of Biology for Non-majors NS (3) AS BIO

No credit for Biology Majors.  Provides non-majors students with a broad, basic knowledge of the science of life to become well-informed citizens regarding the natural world.  Presents theories and mechanisms of: science as a process and a way of thinking; inheritance and evolution; human anatomy, physiology, and behavior.  Informs students about their bodies (to become better medical patients), and how to interpret science reported in secondary sources. (Note: This is the updated course description, not yet listed in catalog)

BSC 1005L Principles of Biology for Non-majors Lab NS (1) AS BIO

No credit for Biology Majors.  Provide non-majors student with a hands-on, practical course in the science of life.   Specific material covered in lab will reinforce material covered in biology lecture and bridge principles of biology to real/everyday life. (Note: This is the updated course description, not yet listed in catalog)

BSC 2022 Biology of Aging NS (3) AS BIO

An introduction to the basic biology of aging. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic principles of biology relevant to time and the aging process which begins at birth. May be taken by majors for free elective credit.

BSC 2025 Food: Personal and Global Perspectives NS (3) AS BIO

May be taken by biology majors for free elective credit. The application of basic biological principles to human nutritional problems; to learn how various cultures achieve adequate nutrition and how environmental changes impact both personal and global nutrition.

BSC 2030 Save The Planet: Environmental Sciences NS (3) AS BIO

Credit will be given for BSC 2030 or BSC 2050, but not both. An introduction to environmental sciences using mass communications and independent study. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic principles of ecology relevant to problems and topics of the earth's environment. May be taken by majors for free elective credit.

BSC 2035 Sex and Today's World NS (3) AS BIO

The application of basic biological principles to female and male sexual behavior and reproduction; current social problems are treated from a biological perspective. May be taken by majors for free elective credit.

BSC 2050 Environment NS (3) AS BIO

Credit will be given for BSC 2030 or BSC 2050, but not both. The application of basic scientific principles to global environmental problems; how human activities impact the environment. May be taken by majors for free elective credit.

BSC 2093C Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AS BIO - F (flyer - PDF)

PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L & CHM 2045.

May be taken by majors for free elective credit only. Basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, tissues, anatomical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Lec.-lab.

(Note: BSC 2085 offered by other departments or schools is not equivalent to this course and will not be considered as a prerequisite for BSC 2094C)

BSC 2094C Anatomy & Physiology II (4) AS BIO - S(flyer - PDF)

PR: BSC 2093C, BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L & CHM 2045.

May be taken by majors for free elective credit only. Anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Lec.-lab.

(Note: BSC2086 offered by other departments or schools is not equivalent to this course)

BSC 2932 Selected Topics in Biology (1-4) AS BIO

The course content will depend on student demand and instructor's interest.

BSC 4057 Environmental Issues MW (3) AS BIO

Not for major's credit. Study of biological, economic, ethical, legal, political and social issues relating to current environmental problems.

(Note: Dept of Bio majors may take this course to count as an exit requirement)

ZOO 4512 Sociobiology MW (3) AS BIO

This course is restricted to seniors. Not for major's credit.

An analysis of Animal and human behavior such as sex, territoriality, and aggression in the context of evolution.

(Note: Dept of Bio majors may take this course to count as an exit requirement)