Introductory Biology
Course: Biology (Biol) 109, 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 109 or 201, 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: January 10-May 6
Delivery Method: online
Location: http://project.BIO.iastate.edu
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $588
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, Lecturer
Registration deadline: January 28
Texts: Starr, Cecie. 2003. Basic Concepts in Biology. 5th ed. Brooke/Cole-Thomson Learning. ISBN 053439048X.
Course pack.

Environmental Biology
Course: Biology (Biol) 123/Environmental Studies (Env S) 123, 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 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: January 10-May 6
Delivery Method: online
Location: http://project.BIO.iastate.edu
Credit: 3 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $588
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, Lecturer
Registration deadline: January 28
Texts: Miller, G. Tyler. 2003. Environmental Science (Working with the Earth). 10th ed. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. ISBN 0534424082.
Course pack.