Biology, Minor

8 hours, including BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108

8 hours, including BIOL 3102 and BIOL 3201

18 hours

This course is a study of important biological concepts such as scientific methodology, cell biochemistry, cell anatomy, cell reproduction, genetics, and evolution. Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab required per week.

Students will build a precise understanding of the physical nature and metabolism of the genetic material, patterns of inheritance of traits, and basic approaches of recombinant DNA technology; learn to approach genetic issues in society with a critical mind and educated perspective; and learn principles of classical and molecular genetics through experimentation. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab required per week.

Students will learn fundamental ecological principles with special reference to levels of organization, population and community properties, structural adaptation, functional adjustments, and other factors affecting the distribution of organisms. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab required per week.