Biology Courses Offered at IUPU Columbus

Biology Courses Offered at IUPU Columbus

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N100 | Contemporary Biology (3 cr.)
- P: None. Fall, day, night; Spring, day, night; Summer. Selected principles of biology with emphasis on
  issues and problems extending into everyday affairs of the student.

N107 | Exploring the World of Animals (4 cr.)

P: None. Equiv. PU BIOL 109. Fall, day, night; Spring, day, night; Summer, day. This course introduces
 students to animals and their native environments. It surveys individual ecosystems and highlights the
interactions, features, and characteristics of the animals found there. Examples of discussion topics  
include unique features of animals, animal relationships, societies and populations, exotic species, 
and behavior, including mating, communication, feeding and foraging, and migration. Environmental issues
including the effects of pollution on ecosystems are also discussed. Not equivalent to K103.

N200 | The Biology of Women (3 cr.)

P: None. Fall, day, night; Spring, day, night; Summer. This course examines the biological basis for 
bodily functions and changes that take place throughout the life of females.

N212 | Human Biology (3 cr.)

P: None. Equiv. PU BIOL 201. Fall, day. First course in a two-semester
sequence in human biology with  emphasis on anatomy and physiology,
providing a solid foundation in body structure and function.

N213 | Human Biology Laboratory (1 cr.)
- P or C: N212. Fall, day. Accompanying laboratory for N212.
N214 | Human Biology (3 cr.)
- P: N212. Equiv. PU BIOL 202. Spring, day. Continuation of N212.
N215 | Human Biology Laboratory (1 cr.)
- P or C: N214. Spring, day. Accompanying laboratory for N214.

N217 | Human Physiology (5 cr.)

P: None. Equiv. IU PHSL P215. Fall, day; Spring, day; Summer, day. Lectures and laboratory work related 
to cellular, musculoskeletal, neural, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and reproductive function in humans.

N251 | Introduction to Microbiology (3 cr.)

P: One semester general chemistry or one semester life science. Spring, night. The isolation, growth, 
structure, functioning, heredity, identification, classification, and ecology of microorganisms; their
role  in nature and significance to humans.

N261 | Human Anatomy (5 cr.)

P: None. Equiv. IU ANAT A215. Fall, day, night; Spring, day, night;Summer, day, night. Lecture and
laboratory studies of the histology andgross morphology of the human form, utilizing a cell-tissue-organ
system-body approach.

K101 | Concepts of Biology I (5 cr., Intermittently)

P: High school or college chemistry. Fall, day. An introductory course  emphasizing the principles of
cellular biology; molecular biology; genetics; and plant anatomy, diversity,  development, and physiology.

K103 | Concepts of Biology II (5 cr., Intermittently)
- P: K101. Fall, day, night; Spring, day; Summer, day. An introductory biology course emphasizing structure,
  physiology, development, diversity, and behavior in animals, and evolution and ecology of plants and animals.