Designed to integrate the topics of health care administration and therapeutic exercise in a problem-based learning format. Primary focus is the initiation and progression of rehabilitation in a clinical setting. Topics are addressed through a comprehensive approach that includes proficiencies to which the students have been previously exposed.
Safety in the Biological, Chemical and Clinical Laboratory
BIOL-115
Average GPA: 2.15
Withdraw Rate: 12%
Total Enrollment: 236
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1 hour credit Review of laboratory safety. Summary of government laws and regulatory bodies and their effect on lab policy. Illustrations of proper procedures for laboratory hazards. Topics include chemicals, infectious microbes, animals, fire, electrical equipment, radiation, glassware and compressed gases. Training in the use of safety equipment and protective clothing and general first aid.
Explores global and regional environmental processes and systems, as well as the impact of humans on these systems. Addresses current environmental issues such as climate change, habitat loss and water pollution, emphasizing the role of science in identifying problems and finding solutions.
Intended for health education and physical education majors, emphasizes the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Does not satisfy requirements within the biology major.
Fundamental course exploring the diversity of plant life from an evolutionary perspective, the unique strategies that enable plants to grow, survive and reproduce in different environments, and the interactions between plants and other organisms. Designed for biology majors and other science students.
Study of the biodiversity, structure and functions of animals and animal-like protists with emphasis on their evolutionary relationships. Designed for biology majors and minors and other science majors.
Study of the economic importance of plants, emphasizing the origin, domestication and usage of food and medicinal plants. Does not satisfy General Education III requirements.
Introduction to the interactions between organisms and their environment. Biotic and abiotic factors affecting individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems emphasized.
Introduction to genetic analysis including Mendelian principles, population and quantitative genetics, cytogenetics and contributions to molecular biology. Satisfies Biology Department core requirements for genetics.
Introduction to the physical, chemical and geological characteristics of estuaries with emphasis on East Coast estuaries such as the Chesapeake Bay. Detailed discussion of the biological and chemical processes important in estuarine ecosystems with a major emphasis on current literature and research in estuarine biology.
Discussions of timely topics in biology and related fields. Includes instruction in seminar preparation and requires student presentations and participation.
