Biology Major

This general biology course will examine major principles in biology at the molecular, cellular, and organism levels. Topics include cellular structure, metabolism processes, genetics, DNA function and genome expression, the origin of life and evolutionary principles, biotechnology, and molecular biology. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and the application of biological principles toward interpretation of case studies. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Offered annually (fall semester).

The major topics of this course will include solubility products, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and qualitative analysis. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 221.

This course will introduce the philosophic nature of science with a literary review of philosophic issues associated with the epistemological and historical development of science starting with ancient Greece through today. Offered every spring semester.

This course will introduce scientific research with an emphasis on process, skills, and methods. Basic techniques in laboratory, library database, peer-reviewed abstracts and journals and statistical analysis research will be used to write papers and presentations. Prerequisite: sixteen (16) units of major courses or consent of instructor.

This course will be a culmination of original student-conducted scientific research resulting in a paper and presentation. Prerequisite: SCI 495; restricted to seniors.