Introductory Biology
Course: Biology (Biol) 101, section XW
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 101 or 211, but not both. Appropriate for advanced high school students.)
Prerequisite: none
Computer requirements: Internet access (minimum speed of 28.8 Kbps, preferably high speed connection), e-mail, PC (120 mHz minimum) or Mac (200 mHz minimum) with 32 MB RAM, Web browser, RealPlayer
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery Method: online
Location: http://project.BIO.iastate.edu
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $612
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus programs: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics)
Instructor: John Pleasants, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: September 9
Texts: Starr, Cecie. 2006. Basic Concepts in Biology. Brooke/Cole-Thomson Learning. ISBN 053442029X .
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Environmental Biology
Course: Biology (Biol) 173/Environmental Studies (Env S) 173, section XW
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 advanced high school students.)
Prerequisite: none
Computer requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery Method: online
Location: http://project.BIO.iastate.edu
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $612
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus programs: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics)
Instructor: John Pleasants, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: September 9
Texts: Miller, G. Tyler. 2004. Environmental Science (Working with the Earth). 10th ed. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. ISBN 0534424082.
Course pack.

Principles of Biology I
Course: Biology (Biol) 211, section XW
Introduction to the nature of life, including the cellular basis of life; the nature of heredity; evolution; diversity of microbial, plant, and animal life; and principles of ecology. (For life science majors. You may receive ISU graduation credit for only one of the biology courses 101 or 211. Appropriate for advanced high school students.)
Prerequisite: high school biology and chemistry or credit or enrollment in Chemistry 163 or 177 (General Chemistry)
Computer requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: August 22-December 16
Delivery Method: online
Location: http://project.BIO.iastate.edu
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $612
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics)
Instructor: John Pleasants, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: September 9
Text: Campbell, Reece, and Mitchell. 2005. Biology. 7th ed. Benjamin Cummings Publishers. ISBN 0805371710.
Course packet.