Human Bio: Birth thru Aging *SC/DC (BI 130)
Term: Academic Year 2010-11 Summer
Schedule
Tue, 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM (5/9/2011 - 6/11/2011) Location: LR DB 218
Description
A one-semester survey course for students having limited exposure to previous academic science courses. The structure and function of the principle organ systems and the means by which these body systems change with age are emphasized; many physiological concepts are explored in more detail through hands-on laboratory exercises. The concept of homeostasis and the effects of development and aging on the ability to maintain homeostasis are unifying themes of this course; thus, common pathologies as well as the impact of the environment and of heredity on the quality of life are interjected as topics as time permits. NOT FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS. With BI 130L, fulfills Ursuline Core Curriculum Science w/Lab requirement. *SC/DC