BIO 105 Introduction to Biology
This course provides the student with a survey of topics in biology with a focus on literacy in biology and the scientific method. The laboratory section provides hands-on learning using scientific protocols and basic tools and instruments. This course is designed for non-science majors and will not count as a prerequisite for upper level Biology courses.
BIO 330 Cell Biology
An introduction to the fundamental unit of biological organization. Topics include cellular structure, membrane structure and function, cellular energetics, cell synthesis and growth and cellular genetics.
NSM 307 Junior Seminar
Students will study current issues and research in a seminar format. Outside speakers, students, and faculty will make presentations in junior and senior seminars. Papers from the scientific literature will be analyzed and criticized. Students will synthesize theoretical and practical experience in preparation for a successful career. This course is designated Writing Intensive and Speaking Intensive.
NSM 498 Senior Presentation
As a review of the college career and as a preparation for the life ahead, this course uses reading, writing, listening, speaking, and synthesis as means to develop student self-awareness and confidence. Exercises in this class allow students to investigate their own practical and theoretical experience and to forge new relationships with their past lives and their future expectations.Courses Offered at Ferrum College:
SCI 140 DNA Fingerprinting and Genetic Engineering
This course introduces students to the structure of DNA and the techniques used to manipulate DNA.
Courses offered at Hamilton College
BIO 101 General Biology: Genetics and Evolution
BIO 215 Genetics and Society
BIO 248 Genes and Genomes
BIO 448 Seminar in Molecular genetics
BIO 550/551 Senior Seminar
This course provides the student with a survey of topics in biology with a focus on literacy in biology and the scientific method. The laboratory section provides hands-on learning using scientific protocols and basic tools and instruments. This course is designed for non-science majors and will not count as a prerequisite for upper level Biology courses.
BIO 330 Cell Biology
An introduction to the fundamental unit of biological organization. Topics include cellular structure, membrane structure and function, cellular energetics, cell synthesis and growth and cellular genetics.
NSM 307 Junior Seminar
Students will study current issues and research in a seminar format. Outside speakers, students, and faculty will make presentations in junior and senior seminars. Papers from the scientific literature will be analyzed and criticized. Students will synthesize theoretical and practical experience in preparation for a successful career. This course is designated Writing Intensive and Speaking Intensive.
NSM 498 Senior Presentation
As a review of the college career and as a preparation for the life ahead, this course uses reading, writing, listening, speaking, and synthesis as means to develop student self-awareness and confidence. Exercises in this class allow students to investigate their own practical and theoretical experience and to forge new relationships with their past lives and their future expectations.Courses Offered at Ferrum College:
SCI 140 DNA Fingerprinting and Genetic Engineering
This course introduces students to the structure of DNA and the techniques used to manipulate DNA.
Courses offered at Hamilton College
BIO 101 General Biology: Genetics and Evolution
BIO 215 Genetics and Society
BIO 248 Genes and Genomes
BIO 448 Seminar in Molecular genetics
BIO 550/551 Senior Seminar