Courses Offered

Learn about the challenges and rewards of a science major. Acquire essential professional skills using electronic databases and spread sheets that are needed by science majors. Learn about current science and the culture of scientists.

Basic concepts, principles, and processes in human biology; the origin of life, evolution, cells, population, genetics, reproduction, disease, the anatomy and function of major organ systems in humans.

• Gen Ed: Human Biology 1

Student will learn all aspects of first aid training such as victim assessment and treating all types of illnesses and injuries; all skills for Professional Rescuer CPR; dealing with infectious diseases and their transmission.

• Additional Fees: Yes

The history and culture of science in the US will be examined, in order to understand what has led to the current under-representation of ethnic minorities in science. The often overlooked contributions of scientists who are members of ethnic minorities will be recognized.

• Gen Ed: Ethnic Studies

This lecture and laboratory course examines the fundamental structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body.

Examination of technological developments in biology and medicine, including genetic, behavioral, and organism modification and the moral and ethical concerns raised by such technologies.

• Gen Ed: Human Biology 2

Factors that influence reproduction and fertility, i.e., physiological, psychological, social, cultural, and ethical; the methods available for limiting or increasing reproduction; the nature of family planning programs.

• Gen Ed: Human Biology 2

This course examines safety within the science laboratory with emphasis on practical application. Topics include current safety regulations, identification of hazards, chemical labeling and storage, waste management, personal protective equipment, ventilation, spill response, and biosafety.

Interrelationships between growth and development and athletic participation by pre-adolescents, principles of physiology of exercise, and general and specific techniques of physical and psychological conditioning are studied.

Prevention, physical conditioning, strapping, properly fitted and designed equipment, condition of the competition site, conduct of practices, and respect of existing injuries; estimation the nature an extent of the injury, feasibility of moving the victim, immediate care at the scene, modes of required transport, sideline care, training room modalities, referral for definite diagnosis, and treatment of simple follow-up rehabilitation.

Impact of diseases in humans. Emphasizes the major diseases, their causes, individual effects, historical significance, and methods of control.

• Gen Ed: Human Biology 2

Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.

• Gen Ed: World Culture
• Travel Course
• Course is repeatable for credit.

The molecular basis of heredity, genetic diseases, and genetic technologies including cloning, genetic testing, and gene therapy will be evaluated.

• Gen Ed: Human Biology 2

This course will examine the physiology of the adult female body and will address health issues that are unique to or different in women. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of female sex hormones on multiple processes (reproductive, nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular) in the body.

The biology of microbial disease-causation (pathogenesis) and energy manipulation (metabolism) is explored. Emphasis is placed upon the viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and parasitic worm biology.

This course examines the differing world views of science and religion; origins of science in the Judeo-Christian West; sources of conflicts; domains of validity; and of limitations of science and religion.

• Gen Ed: Human Biology 2

This course emphasizes the applied aspects of (exercise) physiology. Major topics include physiological dimensions of athletic performance/fatigue, principles of training, gender and exercise, ergogenic aids, and environmental stress and exercise.

This course provides a physiological emphasis of the cardiorespiratory, muscular, and hormonal/metabolic responses to acute exercise and to chronic exercise training. The laboratory involves measurement and analysis of a variety of parameters related to physical exercise, e.g., blood pressure, EKG, oxygen consumption, and body composition.

This course provides an in depth study of the human musculoskeletal system as it pertains to movement of the body and/or its parts. There are three major components to this course - anatomy (detailed musculoskeletal anatomy), functional anatomy (understanding bodily movement in light of anatomical structure), and biomechanics (mathematical quantification of bodily movement, forces, etc.)

This course examines the physiologic functions of the major human organ systems. Topics include cell physiology; muscle, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, digestive, immune, and reproductive system functions; hormonal regulation pathways; and the role of physiology in diseases and medicine.

This course examines fundamental physiologic principles in a laboratory setting. Topics will include histology; muscle and nerve functions; respiratory and cardiac functions; and urinary system function. Students will gain experience in the process of designing, evaluating and presenting experimental results and develop skills in the reading of scientific literature.

Overview of genes, genome organization, replication, transcription, and translation. Survey of the methods of laboratory manipulation of genes and molecular cloning. Examination of various applications and issues of recombinant DNA technology.

• Gen Ed: Human Biology 2

This course will cover the physiological and molecular mechanisms of nervous system function. Topics include neuroanatomy; development and differentiation of neuronal cells; chemical and electrical functions; synaptic pharmacology; sensory receptors; learning and memory; and various disease states and medical treatments.

This course examines the mechanisms of vertebrate, particularly human defense against microbial invasion and cancer.

This laboratory course examines the mechanisms of innate and acquired immunity.

This course examines the major endocrine organs of the body and the processes that are controlled / integrated by hormones. Clinical examples of endocrine disease (e.g. diabetes, Graves disease) will be considered from the viewpoint of the insight they give to the understanding of endocrine physiology.

Examination of art and science as ways of knowing, including discussion of various points of view regarding the differences and similarities between the two.

Foundational knowledge of epidemiology and relevant introductory biostatistical methods, and practical applications to public health and biomedical sciences.

Work closely with a faculty member to plan, perform, evaluate, and report on laboratory research in human biology or a related field.

• Course is repeatable to 10 credits.

Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.

• Course is repeatable for credit.

Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.

• Course is repeatable for credit.

Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.

• Gen Ed: World Culture
• Travel Course
• Course is repeatable for credit.