Introductory Biology
Course: Biology (BIO) 101, 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.
Computer Requirements: Computer with internet access and e-mail, preferably broadband connection
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Online and WebCT
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $693
Delivery fee:$150
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of liberal Studies
Instructor: John Pleasants, Assistant Professor
Text: Basic Concepts in Biology, 6th Edition 2006:, by Cecie Starr, Brook/Cole-Thomson Learning, ISBN 0-534-42029-X
Course Packet: avaliable at the University bookstore

Introduction to the Human Body
Course: Biology (BIO) 155, XW
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. This course is recommended for educators and social scientists interested in personal health science. The course may also be an excellent primer for students in the physical sciences who are interested in human biology. It is not recommended for those seeking a career in the allied health professions or for students majoring in any life science.
Required Courses: high school biology and chemistry or biology 101 (Introductory Biology)
Computer Requirements: Macromedia's Flash Player, Adobe Reader, dial-up connection or a broadband connection
Dates: 08/25/2008 - 12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Online and WebCT
Credit: 3 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $693
Delivery fee: $73
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-Campus Program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Course Requirement: 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.
Off-campus program: Bachelor of liberal Studies
Instructor: Anthony Contento, Lecturer
Text:Johnson, Michael D. 2007. Human Biology. 4th edition. Benjamin Cummings. 0805394265.

Environmental Biology
Course: Biology (BIO) 173, XW
(co-listed as Env S 173)
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
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Online and WebCT
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $693
Delivery fee: $150
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of liberal Studies
Instructor: John Pleasants, Assistant Professor
Text: Miller, G.T. 2006. Environmental Science: Working with the Earth. 11th ed. Brooks/Cole:Thomson Learning. ISBN 0-534-42251-9
Course Packet: available at University Bookstore

Principles of Biology I
Course: Biology (BIO) 211, XW
Intended for life science majors. 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.
Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access, preferably broadband connection
Dates: 08/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Online and WebCT
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $693
Delivery fee: $150
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of liberal Studies
Instructor: John Pleasants, Assistant Professor
Text: Campbell, Reece. 2008. Biology. 8th ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings Publishers. ISBN 13:978-0-8053-6844-4.
Course Packet: available at University Bookstore

Aquatic Ecology
Course: Biology (BIOL) 486, XW
(co-listed as A ECL 486, EEOB 586, ENSCI 486, ENSCI 586)
Structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with application to fishery and pollution problems. Emphasis on the comparative analysis of aquatic ecosystems, examining lakes, ponds, wetlands, streams, rivers, and estuaries. Lectures will acquaint students with the current state of knowledge in the aquatic sciences.
Required Courses: Biol 312 or EnSci 381 or EnSci 402 or NREM 301 or permission of instructor
Computer Requirements: High speed internet access is very important as is a computer that can handle moderate graphics.
Dates: 8/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Online and WebCT
Credit: 3 undergraduate, 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $693 for undergraduate, $1077 for graduate
Delivery fee: $73
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Agriculture
Instructor: John Downing, Professor
Text: Kalff, J. 2001. Limnology: Inland Water Ecosystems. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.