BIO-100Q. Introduction to Biology (4)
A study, designed for the non-science major, of selected fundamental principles of the science of biology. Societal issues and current biological problems will be stressed.  Two hours of lecture; two hours of laboratory and/or discussion.  Laboratory fee, $30.00.
Note: Students who have received credit for BIO-111Q or 112Q may not enroll in BIO-100Q.

BIO-200a. Human Heredity (4)
A study, for non-science majors, of human genetics with emphasis on classical inheritance and the human application of molecular genetics.  Social implications and current biological problems will be addressed.
Prerequisite: BIO-100Q or 111Q or permission of the instructor. Laboratory fee, $30.00.
Note: BIO-100Q and 200 may not be used for elective credits in biology for biology majors or minors.

BIO-200b. Environmental Science (4)
An introduction, for non-science majors, to the biological basis of environmental issues.  Includes a study of ecosystems, populations, resources, energy, hunger, pollution, weather/climate, endangered species, chemistry, geology, and physics. 
Prerequisite: Any 100-level course in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics.  Two hours of lecture; two hours of laboratory and/or discussion.  Laboratory fee, $30.00.
Note: BIO-100Q and 200 may not be used for elective credits in biology for biology majors or minors.

BIO-250. Environmental Biology (4)
A study of the biological basis of environmental issues. Includes ecosystems, communities, populations, water, energy, geologic resources, biodiversity, weather/climate, pollution, agriculture/hunger, soil resources/pests, solid/toxic hazardous waste, toxicology, land use.
Prerequisite: BIO-100Q or BIO-111.  Three hours of lecture.  Two hours of lab/ discussion/ simulations/ writing per week. Laboratory fee, $30.00.

BIO-350. Selected Topics in Biology (4)
A course offered periodically in an area of special interest to students by a staff member or a visiting lecturer. 
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

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