BIOL 115. Principles of Biology. 3 Hours.
PR or CONC: (BIOL 115L or BIOL 116) with a minimum grade of C-. Presentation of basic principles of modern biology. First in a four-course, integrated sequence required of biology majors. Topics include ecology and evolution, organismal biology, and cellular/molecular biology.
BIOL 115L. Principles of Biology Laboratory. 1 Hour.
PR or CONC: BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of C-. Emphasizes proper understanding and use of the scientific method to design and perform biological experiments. Discipline-specific communication techniques, including scientific writing, also emphasized.
BIOL 117. Introductory Physiology. 3 Hours.
PR: ((BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 and (BIOL 101L or BIOL 103) and (BIOL 102L or BIOL 104)) or ((BIOL 115 and (BIOL 115L or BIOL 116)) with a minimum grade of C- in all and PR or CONC: BIOL 117L or BIOL 118. Continuation of BIOL 115 and 115L. The diversity of reproductive, developmental, functional, and integrative mechanisms in plants and animals.
BIOL 117L. Introductory Physiology Laboratory. 1 Hour.
PR: ((BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 and (BIOL 101L or BIOL 103) and (BIOL 102L or BIOL 104)) or ((BIOL 115 and (BIOL 115L or BIOL 116)) and PR or CONC: BIOL 117. Continuation of BIOL 115 and 115L. Utilizes themes from plant and animal physiology to enhance students' skills when applying the scientific method. Emphasis is placed on experimental design and discipline-specific communication methods.