A one-semester course covering selected topics in Life Science. Intended for students whose program of study requires one semester of laboratory science or to be combined with one semester of ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, PSCI, or PHYS in satisfying the general education science requirement. (Will NOT substitute for BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1020, apply toward a major or minor in biology, nor satisfy any part of the pre-medical professional curriculum.)

PREREQUISITE: An acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing

COREQUISITE: BIOL 1030L

HOURS: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.

GEN ED: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

CREDITS: (4)

The course will explore the fundamental principles of ecology, including population ecology. Ecosystems and communities including aquatic, terrestrial, and marine will be compared and contrasted. Influences of energy flow and biogeochemical cycles will be evaluated in terms of their effects on natural systems. On ground laboratory exercises will be a major part of the course. (Same as RODP ESC 1120)

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

Course may be offered through RODP.

PREREQUISITE: An acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing

COREQUISITE: BIOL 1050L

HOURS: Three lecture, three field/laboratory hours per week.

GEN ED: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

CREDITS: (4)

This course is a survey of the major environmental issues and concerns facing our planet. From a background study of natural ecosystems and human populations, the course will survey the environment, social, and economic consequences of energy generation, resource consumption, over-population, and pollution, with the goal of establishing what actually constitutes sustainability and wise environmental stewardship. Local field trips, online laboratory exercises, on campus laboratory exercises, simulations, and debates will be a major part of the course. (This course was previously BIOL 1040.)

PREREQUISITE: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.

COREQUISITE: BIOL 1060L

Contact Hours: Three lecture hours per weekLaboratory Hours: Three field/laboratory hours per week

GEN ED: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

CREDITS: (4)

This is a comprehensive course emphasizing cell biology, molecular biology, metabolism, genetics, and the evolution of biological diversity. This course is meant to satisfy the natural science or area of emphasis requirements of the Biology, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Psychology curricula. It is highly recommended that students take CHEM 1030 prior to this class if they do not possess a strong science background. (Same as TN eCampus BIOL 1110)

PREREQUISITE: High school Biology, or BIOL 1030 with a C or higher; and high school Chemistry, or CHEM 1030 with a grade of C or higher; acceptable placement or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.

COREQUISITE: BIOL 111OL

HOURS: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.

GEN ED: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

CREDITS: (4)

A continuation of BIOL 1110 with emphasis on Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae in terms of tissue structure, comparative morphology and physiology, life patterns, and taxonomy. Consideration will also be given to the evolutionary and ecological interrelationships between these and all life forms.

Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

Course may be offered through RODP.

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of BIOL 1110 with a grade of C or higher or permission of the instructor.

COREQUISITE: BIOL 1120L

HOURS: Three lecture, three field/laboratory hours per week.

GEN ED: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

CREDITS: (4)