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Biology Courses

 

Introductory Majors Courses

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]

 

Non-Majors Courses

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]

 

Advanced Undergraduate Courses

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]

 

Graduate Courses

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]