Undergraduate Courses |
The following is a list of undergraduate courses offered at Tyndale University.
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BIOL 101 ‐ Introduction to Biology (3 credit hours)
Developments in the biological sciences are having a major impact on the world around us. Provides introduction to basic principles of biology. Topics will include: the science of biology, chemical building blocks of life, classification of living things, cell structure and function, cell transport and metabolism, cell division, how genes work and are controlled, genetic engineering and biotechnology, plant development and regulation of plant growth.
BIOL 102 ‐ Human Biology (3 credit hours)
Basic structure and function of the human body and the major organ systems. Emphasizes the processes that control and regulate important properties of living systems. Covers regulation of body temperature, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, oxygen and carbon dioxide, and a host of other parameters. Covers various pathologies in the human body. No prior science knowledge required. Same as HEAL 102
BIOL 103 ‐ Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology (3 credit hours)
Examines the fundamentals of biology at the molecular and cellular levels. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work per week.
BIOL 104 ‐ Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology (3 credit hours)
An overview of the biological principles and processes at the whole organism level, from an evolutionary perspective. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 103
BIOL 201 ‐ Biology of Seedless Plants (3 credit hours)
An examination of the structure, taxonomic and evolutionary relationships, physiology, ecology and economic importance of photosynthetic organisms belonging to the groups cyanobacteria, algae, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, ferns and fern allies. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 104
BIOL 221 ‐ Principles of Ecology (3 credit hours)
An introduction to the study of the interaction of organisms and the environment. Topics include physiological ecology, population ecology, ecosystem processes, and life history strategies. An emphasis is placed on selected terrestrial, wetland and aquatic environments. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 104
BIOL 231 ‐ Genetics (3 credit hours)
Examines fundamental concepts of genetics. Topics include mechanisms and patterns of inheritance, structure and function of DNA, mutations, population genetics, biological variability, natural selection, and the significance of the Human Genome Project. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 103, 104