Biology

Courses

BIOL 100: Human Biology

Credits 4.0

An introduction to scientific methodology and biological principles that focuses on humans as biological organisms. Topics include organization of the human body and the relationship between our bodies and health. For nonscience majors and those who seek preliminary instruction before beginning study in health-related areas. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

BIOL 103: Biology and Society

Credits 4.0
Fundamental principles of biology; emphasis on their application to humans in the modern world. Lectures, laboratory demonstrations, experiments, and discussions of contemporary biological topics. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

BIOL 104: Natural History of Alaska

Credits 4.0
An introduction to the biological environment in the Arctic, including the physical environment and its impacts on the biological setting; arctic ecosystems, arctic plants and animals and their adaptations; and human impacts on the Arctic, including historical impact, land use issues and wildlife management decision-making. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

BIOL 105: General Biology I

Credits 4.0

First semester of a two-semester biology series for science majors (including laboratory). This course will focus on chemistry of life, introduction to cell structure and function, molecular biology, and animal structure and function. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

BIOL 106: General Biology II

Credits 4.0

Second semester of a two-semester biology series for science majors (including laboratory). This course will focus on ecology, genetics, diversity of life, plant structure and function. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

BIOL 197: Individual Research Project (n)

Credits 1.0 3.0
Consists of a student research project selected jointly by the student and supervising instructor. Designed to support the student’s own specialty interest area of biology. Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

BIOL 211: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Credits 4.0
Integrated view of human structure and function for students in pre-professional allied health programs and biology. This course covers cells, tissues, and the integumentary, muscular, skeletal, nervous, special senses, and the endocrine systems. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.

BIOL 212: Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Credits 4.0
Integrated view of human structure and function for students in pre-professional allied health programs and biology. This course examines the lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Meets the general education requirement for a 4credit natural science course with laboratory.

BIOL 215: Topics in Modern Science

Credits 1.0 3.0

This course will explore current issues related to topics in health or biological science. These can include topics such as potential disease increases with a changing climate to plant, animal, and human health or advances in the use of biotechnological techniques.

BIOL 240: Introduction to Microbiology

Credits 4.0
Survey of the microbial world, interactions between microbes and host, microbial human diseases, the environmental and economic impact of microorganisms. Provides background in basic and applied microbiology, with emphasis on the role microorganisms play in human health, as preparation for Allied Health careers. Meets the general education requirement for a 4-credit natural science course with laboratory.