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Life Sciences, 419-372-2332
Biology,
the study of life, encompasses investigations of all aspects
of living organisms, including evolution, genetics, cellular
structure and function, anatomy, physiology, ecology,
behavior, diversity, conservation, host-pathogen interactions,
biochemistry, and molecular biology. Biologists study
basic aspects of organisms and how they function, how
they are adapted to and interact with their environment
(both internally and externally), and how they are related
to each other through descent with modification from common
ancestors. Fields of biology are intimately intertwined
with all other areas of natural science as well as the
social sciences, philosophy, art, and the humanities.
Efforts of biologists have important contributions to
an understanding of functioning and adaptations of living
organisms as well as to the applied problems and issues
facing all inhabitants on planet Earth, such as those
involving medical advances, diseases, global changes,
agriculture, biotechnology, bioinformatics, environmental
management, conservation of species and genetic diversity,
and many others.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in biology
are expected to:
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Understand the scientific process as shown in designing
and implementing experiments;
- Evaluate
evidence and differentiate between scientific fact and
unscientific arguments;
- Present
scientific information in appropriate oral and written
formats to scientific and nonscientific audiences;
- Understand
the basic principles of living systems as shown by reading
and comprehending primary research literature in the
biological sciences;
- Apply
knowledge of biology to address a wide variety of needs
and problems, locally and globally.
Major,
Bachelor of Science (32 hours) — minor required
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for 2006-2007 course requirements
Minor
(30 hours)
- BIOL
204, 205 (10)
- CHEM
125, 127, 128 or equivalent (10)
- Electives
in BIOL
(10)
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