This course covers the structure, function, physiology, genetic, and taxonomy of micro-organisms. It stresses their relationship to the environment and other organisms, and their impact on food, water, soil, agriculture, genetic engineering, and medicine is emphasized.
This course examines the mechanistic and evolutionary causes of animal behavior. There is an emphasis on linking behaviors to natural selection and evolution throughout the course. Topics include behavioral ecology, social behavior, reproductive behavior, anti-predator strategies, optimum foraging theory, and communication. The physiological processes that control these behaviors are explored. Laboratory exercises involve direct observational measurements with live animals.
This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include body organization, homeostasis, cytology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, and special senses. Labs are experimental and descriptive. It is recommended that BIO-2300 Medical Terminology be taken prior to enrolling in BIO-2200.