This science minor is a flexible one that you can construct for best fit, combining courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science, and/or physics in a mix that suits your specific career or graduate education path best.
What will I learn?
You will learn to think critically, research, and perform experiments to explore a range of scientific disciplines.
BIO3157
Human Anatomy
A study of the structure of the cells, tissues and organs of the various organ systems of the human body. Included are the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, circulator, nervous, endocrine, excretory and reproductive systems. Three lectures and one lab per week.
BIO3158
Human Physiology
A study of the mechanisms and interrelationships of the following body systems: nervous, endocrine, muscle, circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, metabolic, immune and reproductive. Special emphasis is given to those interactions contributing most to homeostasis. Three lectures and one lab per week.
BIO 3159
Pathophysiology
A focused course that introduces students to the physiology of disease in the human body. The course explores the patterns of disease in the body’s major organ systems. Intended to fulfill the admission requirement for Nursing, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy and other health care professionals such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Chiropractic, etc.
BIO1011
Principles of Biology: Cells, Genes & Energy
A foundational course for science and preprofessional majors that includes introductory molecular and cellular structure and function, cellular and species continuity and introductory physiology. Intended for biochemistry, biology, engineering, health sciences, kinesiology, mathematics education, nursing or physical education majors or coaching minors. A $200 laboratory fee required.
BIO3145
Microbiology
This course surveys microorganisms and viruses, exploring their importance to humans in agriculture, medicine, industry, and the environment, with integrated case studies of infectious diseases to illustrate microbial pathogenesis, epidemiology, and control strategies. Topics include microbial diversity, physiology, genetics, and interactions with hosts and ecosystems. Lab work emphasizes culture techniques, identification, and characteristics of microorganisms, supplemented by simulations and analyses of disease scenarios. Three lectures and one lab per week.
BIO3276
Field Biology
Exploration of techniques and procedures to design field experiments to further study plant biology, animal biology and ecological concepts. Two lectures and two labs per week.
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