BIOLOGY - Spring 2004

Introductory Biology

Course Number: Biology 109, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $543 undergraduate

ONLINE http://project.BIO.iastate.edu

Dates: January 12-May 7, 2004

Enrollment Deadline: January 26, 2004

    Life considered at cellular, organism, and population levels. Function and diversity of the living world. Presentation of basic biological principles as well as topics and issues of current human interest. (For non-majors. You may receive ISU graduation credit for Biology 109 or 201, but not both. Appropriate for advanced high school students.)

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics); Bachelor of Science in Professional Agriculture

Instructor: John Pleasants

For information visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp04.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Environmental Biology

Course Number: Biology 123/Environmental Studies 123, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $543 undergraduate

ONLINE http://project.BIO.iastate.edu

Dates: January 12-May 7, 2004

Enrollment Deadline: January 26, 2004

    An introduction to the structure and function of natural systems at scales from the individual to the biosphere and the complex interactions between humans and their environment. Discussions of human population growth, biodiversity, sustainability, resource use, and pollution. (For non-majors. Appropriate for high school students.)

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics); Bachelor of Science in Professional Agriculture

Instructor: John Pleasants

For information visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp04.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Principles of Biology II

Course Number: Biology 202, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $543 undergraduate

ONLINE http://project.BIO.iastate.edu

Dates: January 12-May 7, 2004

Enrollment Deadline: January 19, 2004

    Introduction to the nature of life, including the cellular basis of life; energy relationships; the nature of heredity; evolution; form and function of microbial, plant, and animal life. (Appropriate for advanced high school students.)

Prerequisite: Biol 201 (Principles of Biology I)

Computer Requirements: sound capable computer (PC or Mac) with Internet connection of at least 28.8 Kbps, e-mail access, Real Network's RealPlayer

Note: May be applied toward Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics); Bachelor of Science in Professional Agriculture

Instructor: Thomas Ingebritsen

For information visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp04.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

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