BIOLOGY

Introductory Biology

Course Number: Biology (Biol) 101, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate, plus $70 delivery fee

WEBCT AND ONLINE Project BIO

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 31, 2008

   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.

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access, preferably broadband connection

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)

Instructor: John M. Pleasants

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.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

Introduction to the Human Body

Course Number: Biology (Biol) 155, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate, plus $70 delivery fee

ONLINE in Web CT Vista BIO 155 Website

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

   A survey course of the human body including principal structures and functions of the body systems and the diseases and disorders associated with them. Designed to meet general education requirements in natural science. Not recommended for those seeking a career in the allied health professions or for students majoring in life science.

Prerequisite: high school biology and chemistry or Biology 101 (Introductory Biology)

Computer Requirements: Narrated slide shows are used to provide streaming lecture content and requires the installation of Macromedia's Flash Player®. Some content is provided in Adobe's PDF® format and will require the Adobe Reader to be installed. Although a good 56K dial-up connection will work, a broadband connection provides optimum performance.

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)

Instructor: Anthony Contento

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.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 (Biol) 173/ Enviornmental Science (Env S) 137, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate

ONLINE in WebCt Project BIO

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 31, 2008

   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.

Computer Requirements: Internet and email access, preferably broadband connection

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)

Instructor: John M. Pleasants

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.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

Undergraduate Seminar: Restoration of the Southern Iraqi Marshes

Course Number: Biology (Biol) 495

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate

WEBCT and Online Project BIO

Dates: January 21 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 28, 2008

   An examination of the cultural, ecological, and political considerations associated with restoration of the southern Iraq marshes that were drained by Saddam Hussein. In addition to discussing the issues, students will be able to interact with scientists in the States and in Iraq that are involved with the restoration project.

Computer Requirements: Computer with internet access and e-mail, preferably broadband.

Instructor: John M. Pleasants

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.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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