2018 Spring/Summer Biology Courses
BIOL-2011-SA Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy (TBay Campus, May 1st - 22nd, MTWThF 6-10 PM, 3 weeks)
Anatomical systems/topics covered are the integumentary, muscular, and skeletal systems as well as arthrology. Laboratory work includes the study of the cat as a representative animal.
BIOL-2012-SA Human Internal Anatomy (TBay Campus, May 28th - June 15th, MTWThF 6-10PM, 3 weeks)
Anatomical systems covered are nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, urinary and endocrine. Laboratory work includes the study of the cat as a representative animal.
BIOL-2310-SDE History of Biology with Dr. David Law (WEB BASED May 1st -June 12th, 6 weeks)
Development of fundamental concepts in biology from Antiquity to contemporary times, with emphasis on species and researchers that have progressively expanded human knowledge of the living world.
BIOL-4113-SDE Community Ecology (WEB BASED May 1st - June 12th, 6 weeks)
Principles of ecology and evolution used to explain patterns, process, structure and function of ecological communities.
BIOL-4610-SDE Biology of Peatlands with Dr. Susanne Walford (WEB BASED, May 1st -June 12th, 6 weeks)
Special topic: Syllabus course description: Students will examine a range of topics while studying the biology and ecology of peatland ecosystems. We will study how they are formed, how they function, their role in the global economy, and their role in global carbon cycling. Students will better understand how to best manage, conserve, and restore these global resources. Major project includes producing a scientific poster encompassing themes examined throughout the course.
BIOL-4610-SDF Virology with Dr. Hua Shen (WEB BASED, May 1st - June 12th, 6 weeks)
Special topic: The course will study viral structure, genome, and the common reactions that must be completed by all viruses for successful reproduction within a host cell, and survival and spread within a host population. The interactions of viruses with host organisms, and how these lead to disease are presented with examples of representative animal and human viruses.
BIOL-3610-ADE Environmental Biology with Dr. Nandakumar Kanavillil (WEB BASED July 3rd -Aug 14th, 6 weeks)
The impact of environmental degradation on organisms and the earth is studied through an in-depth examination of human population growth, renewable resource depletion and pollution. Particular attention will be given to specific crises in agriculture, forestry and wildlife management. Causes and prevention of these renewable resources problems are discussed.
BIOL-4132-ADE Biofilms with Dr. Heidi Schraft (WEB BASED July 3rd - Aug 14th, 6 weeks)
This course covers the fundamental mechanisms that bacteria use to form biofilms and then investigates the positive and negative aspects of biofilm formation in nature, medicine, and industry. We will discuss strategies that are under consideration for the control of biofilms and also look at examples where bacterial biofilms are used to our benefit.