BIOLOGY
VOCATIONAL SCOPE The Biological Science major is intended to have strength in the foundations of mathe matics , physics, and chemistry. Breadth in the major areas of biology is included in the core curriculum to serve as a base for advanced or more specialized study. The scope of the core curriculum emphasizes the principles of biology in all forms of life. The Biologi cal Science major is intended to prepare students for the following: (1) further study in the health related fields (medicine, dentistry, medical technology, physical therapy , veterinary medicine , pharmacy), (2) further study in the teaching fields (college , nursing, health sciences), (3) graduate study in general biology or a specific area within biology (zoology, botany , microbiology, et cetera) , (4) terminal study in primary or secondary education, and (5) biology applied to agriculture, business , missions. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS High school requirements are one year chemistry, one year physics, four years mathe matics. One year of biology is desirable . Deficiencies can be fulfilled with permission from the Department of Biological Science. 100 BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES - LECTURE (3) Unifying principles of biology; chemical basis of life, plant and animal organ systems, ecology, evolutionary theory , and the principles of genetics. 110 OBSERVATIONAL BIOLOGY - LABORATORY (2) Observational and investigative approach to biological processes; partial survey of micro organisms, plants , and animals. Four hours laboratory, one hour lecture/ discussion. Pre requisite: 100 (preferably taken concurrently). 111 EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY - LABORATORY (2) Investigative approach and experimental techniques of current day biology; designed as a preview of upper divisional course areas. Four hours laboratory , one hour lecture / discus sion. Prerequi site: consent. 120 CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (3) Selected topics of current popular interest and concern in the areas of environment, human biology , disease and ecology. 130 SEMINAR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (1) Directed research (literature or laboratory) in selected areas of biology with written and/or oral presentations by students; intended to stimulate inquiry and creative thought. May be used to help fulfill general education science require men ts. Not open to science majors. 152 APPLIED ANATOMY (2) Scientific methods for emergency care and transportation of the critically ill or injured, including injuries to the skull or brain; heat exposure ; burns; poisons, stings and bites ; and emergency childbirth. 202 INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate animal phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates . Insect collection required . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: consent.
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