The life sciences are the study of the structure and function of living things. Such study ranges from the level of molecules within cells to ecosystems of organisms interacting with each other and their environment. 概念研究, 历史, 上下文, and methodologies of the life sciences assists you in becoming scientifically literate. 课程 in this category prepare you to understand and appreciate not only yourself as an organism, but also other organisms in the world around you. 课程 contribute to the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and help you apply an understanding of scientific ways of thinking to make more informed personal and 社会 choices.

学生学习成果

1. Explain how life scientists investigate and understand the physical universe.
2. Explain unifying concepts of the life sciences such as 进化 and 细胞 organization and organisms.
3. 技能结果1:
   • Information literacy: Identify the need for information; access, 评估, 有效地利用信息, 在伦理上, and 法律ly; or
   • Quantitative literacy: Competently work with numerical data.
4. 技能结果2:
   • Collaboration: Effectively work on a team; or
   • Problem solving: Design and 评估 an approach to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.

课程

One course, either the Life Science OR the Physical Science course must contain a lab.

NONLAB课程

ant206 -人类的起源
Examines the dynamic interplay between human biology and culture through the study of human 进化. Grounded in the mechanisms of 进化, the class examines the emergence of our species and our relationship to nonhuman primates among other topics. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

生物105 -环境科学
自然生态系统研究, their interrelationships and human impacts; 进化 of humans and environmental determinants of their cultures; land use, 资源和能源利用, population trends and causative factors, 空气和水污染, and 经济 factors influencing decision-making are emphasized. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. Skills: information literacy, problem solving 

BMS 100 -人类健康与疾病
This course presents the basic terminology and concepts of medicine and health maintenance for nonscience-oriented students. Emphasis is on the interaction of technical concepts of health and disease with political, 经济, 法律, 以及美国社会的伦理问题. Skills: information literacy, problem solving

CMB 155 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
An introduction to the science behind our current models of molecular, 细胞, and developmental biology including genetics. 学生 will learn foundational concepts necessary for the life sciences and develop their skills in scientific reasoning. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

实验室课程

生物104 - 21世纪的生物学
Introductory course for nonscience majors designed to provide a biological literacy for making informed personal, 社会, 以及环境决策. 主题包括细胞生物学, 遗传学和生物技术, 人体的形态和功能, 进化, 与生态. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. 学分:4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

BIO 107 — Great Lakes and Other Water 资源
A study of our region’s water resources including the Great Lakes, 流, 和地下水, and relationships of people with these systems. Hands-on investigative study of aquatic environments is emphasized. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. 学分:4. Skills: collaboration, information literacy

BIO 109 -世界上的植物
A nonmajor course that looks at the ways plants are used by humans as foods, 调味料, 纤维, 药物, 建筑材料, 等. Topics include biotechnology, environmental issues, and population issues. 学分:4. Skills: information literacy, problem solving

生物120 -一般生物学I
Introduction to cell structure and physiology, growth and development, and genetics. 先决条件:高中化学, CHM 109, or CHM 115 strongly recommended (CHM 109 or CHM 115 may be taken concurrently). For students with a strong science background or interest in science. Recommended for science majors whose degree programs require BIO 120. 学分:4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

BMS 202 -解剖学和生理学
An introduction to the human body, its form, and function. 随着每个系统的研究, correlations between its function and the functions of other systems are emphasized. 学分:4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy

CMB 140 — Living foods: ferment them yourself!
An introduction to fermentation as food preparation. For thousands of years, people have used fermentation to preserve food. 历史上, 食品保存和安全方面, and the science of fermentation related to food and health are covered. The laboratory includes hands-on fermentations such as breads, 酸奶, 酸乳酒, 泡菜, 和康普茶. 学分:4. Skills: collaboration, information literacy.

CMB 150 -生物技术与社会
An introduction to biotechnology focuses on its application in and impacts on our society. 科学, 道德, 经济, 法律, 社会, and historical aspects of biotechnology will be covered. Class discussions and laboratory investigations of current topics including: cloning, 农业生物技术, 转基因食品, 干细胞, and medical biotechnology highlight the course. 学分:4. Skills: collaboration, information literacy

SCI 225 — Integrated Life Science for PK–3 Teachers
Course promotes mastery of life and earth science concepts necessary to teach PK-3 science. Through inquiry and group discussions students develop reasoning and thinking skills critical to science while also developing mastery of science content. Prerequisite: MTH 126 (can be taken concurrently). 学分:4. Skills: problem solving, quantitative literacy