Applied Biological Sciences – Preveterinary Medicine (BS)

Introduces the role of the veterinarian as related to the fields of food supply and veterinary medicine.

Evolution, systematics, diversity, zoology, conservation and anatomical and physiological adaptations and specializations of the vertebrates.

Principles of nutrient metabolism in animal species; emphasizes understanding the interaction of animals with their environment.

Current literature and significant developments related to applications of the biological sciences. May be repeated for credit.

Survey of the structures, properties and functions of major biomolecules; principles of the utilization and synthesis of these materials by living systems, and the relationship of these processes to energy production and utilization. Recommended for pre-health students. Cannot be used for biochemistry major credit.

Biological concepts emphasizing principles and the interplay of structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Intended for life sciences, biology, and health-related science majors.

Biological concepts emphasizing principles and the interplay of structure and function at the organismal, population, and community levels. Intended for life sciences, biology, and health-related science majors.

Surveys fundamental principles of genetics--the study of biological inheritance. Specific topics include Mendelian principles, molecular and functional genetics, gene regulation, cytogenetics, gene mapping, genetics of development, complex traits and population genetics.

Principles of chemistry. Adapted to the needs of students in the physical, biological, and earth sciences.

Continuation of CHM 113. Equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry.

Principles and mechanisms of physiological regulation in animals, with a focus on humans.

Overview of the biology of the cell; emphasizes structure and function of biomolecules within the cell and their applications associated with recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering, plant and agriculture biotechnology, and human pharmaceutical development.

Chemistry of organic compounds.

Continuation of CHM 233.