This is the first course of a three-course lecture and laboratory sequence for Biology majors. It includes the scientific method, cell structure and function, organisms at and above the cellular level of organization, as well as morphology, systematics, ecology, and behavior. This course prepares students entering the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, veterinary medicine,
among others.
List of potential topics
Evolution of the dog family and/or the dog
Evolution of cats and/or the cat family
Evolution of primates, including humans.
Evolution of the mammals.
Evolution of the birds.
Human anatomy and physiology, and its evolution.
Species extinction
Species conservation
Restoration of species
Evolution of sexual behavior
Marine species diversity
Speciation.
Taxonomy
Genetic mutations and human diseases
Global warming and biodiversity effects
Type: Presentation of an appropriate paper to the class.
Length: 5 minutes
Required Sources: Popular science nonprofessional magazines or professional journals, 4-6 pages long.
Example Sources:
Articles | Academic/Scholarly/Professional, Popular magazines |
Subject Specific Databases: