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Biochem 511 Introduction to Biological Chemistry U G 5 - An introductory course in biochemistry dealing with the molecular basis of structure and metabolism of plants, animals, and microorganisms. Prereq: Chem 123 and 242 or 252, and 2 qtrs of biological sciences. The organic chemistry requirement may also be satisfied by Chem 231 with a grade of at least C. This course is available for EM credit.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, alternate years.

Biology 101 Introductory Biology U 5  - Basic principles of biology; topics include nature of science, organismal diversity, evolution, ecology, genetics, reproduction, cell structure and function. Prereq: Math 075 or 076 or 104 or Mathematics Placement Level R. Not open to students with credit for 113 or H115, or Entomol 101, or PCMB 101. Not intended for the student pursuing an undergraduate major in one of the biological sciences. This course is available for EM credit. GEC bio sci course.  Offered at Lima Autumn and Winter Quarters, every year.

Biology 102 Human Biology U 5  – Exploration of human biology; topics include structure and physiological function, reproduction and development, genetics and disease, ecology and evolution. Prereq: Biology 101. Not open to students with credit for 114 or H116. Not intended for the student pursuing an undergraduate major in one of the biological sciences. This course is available for EM credit. GEC bio sci course.  Offered at Lima Winter and Spring Quarters, every year.

Biology 113 Biological Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development U 5  – Exploration of biology and biological principles; topics include cell structure and function, reproduction and development of plants and animals, bioenergetics, genetics, and evolution. Prereq: Chem 101 or 121 or H201. Not open to students with credit for H115. This course and 114 provide a comprehensive two-qtr sequence in general biology. This course is available for EM credit. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course.  Offered at Lima Winter Quarter, every year.

Biology 114 Biological Sciences: Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology U 5 - Continuation of 113; diversity in structure, function, behavior, and ecology among prokaryotes and eukaryotes.  Prereq: 113. Not open to students with credit for H116. This course is available for EM credit. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, every year.

Biology H115 Honors Biology I U 5 - Molecular and cellular processes in living systems with emphasis on current research. Prereq: Chem 121 or H201, and enrollment in an honors program. Not open to students with credit for 113. Intended for the undergraduate student pursuing a major in the life sciences. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course.  Offered at Lima Autumn Quarter, every year.

Biology H116 Honors Biology II U 5  – Continuation of H115. Prereq: H115. Not open to students with credit for 114. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course.  Offered at Lima Winter Quarter, every year.

EEOB 232 Introductory Physiology U 5 – A survey of human nerves and nervous system, sense organs, muscle function, circulation, respiration, digestion, metabolism, kidney function, and reproduction. Prereq: 5 cr hrs in general biology or general chemistry; Biology 102 or 113 recommended. Credit does not count toward a major in zoology. Not intended for biological science majors. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course.  Offered at Lima Autumn Quarter, every year.

EEOB 235 Introductory Anatomy U 5 – An introduction to mammalian anatomy with emphasis on human anatomy.  Prereq: 5 cr hrs in general biology (Biology 102 recommended) or Anthrop 200. Credit does not count toward a major in zoology. Not intended for biological science majors. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, every year.

EEOB 400 Evolution U 5 – Basic conceptual issues and processes in evolution with emphasis on the ecological basis of adaptation and consequences of natural selection.  Prereq: Biology 114 or H116.  Offered at Lima Autumn Quarter, every year.

EEOB 405.01/.02 Diversity and Systematics of Organisms U 4/U 2 – Lecture (.01) and laboratory (.02) survey of organismal diversity and the evolutionary relationships between and within major taxonomic groups.  Prereq: 400.  Both lecture and lab sections must be registered for concurrently.  Offered at Lima Winter Quarter, every year.

EEOB 410 Animal Form and Function U 4 - Functional systems in invertebrates and vertebrates: respiration; circulation; water, ion, and energy balance; communication; locomotion; and reproduction. Prereq: Biology 114 or H116, Chem 122, Math 148, and Physics 111 or 131.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, every year.

EEOB 413.03 Introduction to Ecology U 5 - Distribution and abundance of species, population dynamics, community ecology, ecosystem dynamics, and applied perspectives.  Prereq:  10 cr hrs in biological sciences.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, alternate years.

EEOB 415 Principles of Animal Cellular and Developmental Biology U 4 - Introduction to the structure and function of animal cells, and to patterns of early development in vertebrates and invertebrates. Prereq: EEOB 400 or H400. Not open to students with credit for Mol Gen 502.  Offered at Lima Winter Quarter, alternate years.

EEOB 440 Introductory Ethology U 5 - Observations of animal behaviors, and introductory analysis of their adaptive value, physiological mechanisms, development, and evolution; emphasis on movie presentations, reading, and small-group discussions. Prereq: 405. GEC third writing course.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, alternate years.

EEOB 470 Biology of Vertebrates U 5 - Analysis of the anatomical, physiological, behavioral and ecological characteristics of the major vertebrate groups.  Prereq: 405.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, alternate years.

EEOB 502 Plants and People U G 4 - Introductory course on the botany and historical uses of economically important plants; topics include the major food, spice, drug and industrial plants, their domestication and cultural significance.  Prereq: 5 cr hrs in biological sciences.  Offered at Lima Winter Quarter, alternate years.

EEOB 512 Laboratory in Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy U G 2 - Introduction to trends in vertebrate evolution as illustrated by the anatomy of select taxa; involves dissection of specimens. Prereq or concur: 410.  Offered at Lima Winter Quarter, alternate years.

Mol Gen 500 General Genetics U G 5 – The principles of genetics, including molecular genetics, transmission genetics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, developmental and non-chromosomal genetics, and the genetics and evolution of populations. Prereq: Biology 101 or 113 or H115, plus 5 additional cr hrs in biological sciences.  Offered at Lima Autumn Quarter, alternate years.

Natural Resources 201 Introduction to Environmental Science U 5 – Introduction to environmental science, the ecological foundation of environmental systems, and the ecological impacts of environmental degradation by humans. Not open to students with credit for 100.  Offered at Lima Winter Quarter, alternate years.

PCMB 101 Introduction to Plant Biology I: Plants, People, and the Environment U 5 – Plants and their relationships to humans and the biosphere; plant structure and function, growth, and development; practical and economic uses of plants. Not open to students with credit for 112, or Biology 101 or 113. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GEC bio sci course.  Offered at Lima Winter Quarter, alternate years.

PCMB 102 Introduction to Plant Biology II: Plants, People, and the Environment U 5 – Continuation of 101; plant genetics and biotechnology, diversity and evolution, and the importance of plants for the biosphere and for human survival.  Prereq: 101. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GEC bio sci course.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, alternate years.

PCMB 300 General Plant Biology U  5 - Plant structure and function; growth and development; diversity, reproduction, and evolution of lower and flowering plants; people, the biosphere, and plant diversity.  Prereq: Biology 101 or 113. Not open to students with credit for Hort 201 or 300, or H&CS 300. Cross-listed in Horticulture and Crop Science. GEC bio sci course.  Offered at Lima Spring Quarter, alternate years.


 

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