Biol 211 (formerly Biol 201) Principles of Biology I. 3 Credits. Introduction to the nature and diversity of life, including the cellular basis of life; energy relationships; the nature of heredity; evolution; form and function of microbial, fungal, plant, and animal life; and principles of ecology. First semester of a two semester introductory course that is required by most of the basic and applied life science departments at Iowa State University. [Fall Semester] [Summer Session]
Biol 212 (formerly Biol 202) Principles of
Biology II. 3 Credits. Introduction to the nature and diversity of life,
including the cellular basis of life; energy relationships; the nature of heredity;
evolution; form and function of microbial, fungal, plant, and animal life.
Second semester of a two semester introductory course that is required by
most of the basic and applied life science departments at Iowa State University.
[Spring
Semester]
Biol 101 (formerly Biol 109) Introductory
Biology. 3 Credits. Life considered at cellular, organism, and population
levels. Function and diversity of the living world. Presentation of basic biological
principles as well as topics and issues of current human interest. Non-majors
only. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer Sessions.
[Summer
Session] [Fall
Semester] [Spring
Semester]
Biol 155. Introduction to the Human Body. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
A survey course of the human body including principal structures and functions
of the body systems and the diseases and disorders associated with them. Designed
to meet general education requirements in natural science. Not recommended for
those seeking a career in the allied health professions or for students majoring
in life science. Prereq: HS Biology & Chemistry or Biology
101.
[Fall
Semester] [Spring
Semester][Summer
Session]
Biol 173 (formerly Biol 123) Environmental Biology. 3 Credits. An introduction to the structure and function of natural systems at scales from the individual to the biosphere and the complex interactions between humans and their environment. Discussions of human population growth, biodiversity, sustainability, resource use, and pollution. Does not count toward credits required in Biology major. Cross listed as ENV S 173 Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer Sessions. [Summer Session] [Fall Semester] [Spring Semester]
ENV S 173 (formerly Env S 123) Environmental Biology. 3 Credits. An introduction to the structure and function of natural systems at scales from the individual to the biosphere and the complex interactions between humans and their environment. Discussions of human population growth, biodiversity, sustainability, resource use, and pollution. Does not count toward credits required in Biology major. Cross listed as Biol 173 Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer Sessions. [Summer Session] [Fall Semester] [Spring Semester]
Gen 308 Biotechnology in Agriculture, Food and Human Health. 3 Credits. Scientific principles and techniques of biotechnology. Biotechnology products and applications. Ethical, legal and social issues related to biotechnology. Can be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. [Summer Session] [Fall Semester]
Gen 508 Biotechnology in Agriculture, Food and Human Health. 3 Credits. Scientific principles and techniques of biotechnology. Biotechnology products and applications. Ethical, legal and social issues related to biotechnology. Can be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. [Summer Session] [Fall Semester]