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This course focuses on the diversity of life, its evolution, and ecology. The basic concepts addressed in General Biology LAN110 are applied to organisms. Plant and animal structure, function, and development, are emphasized and applied to understanding of the relationship between organisms and their environments. Lab: LAN201L. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology. 5 quarter hours

This course provides an introduction to a variety of topics in biology. Basic principles such as the scientific method, classical and molecular genetics, cloning health, global and environmental concerns are discussed. These enable the exploration of the scientific basis of current issues. This course cannot serve as a prerequisite to other biology courses. Credit cannot be received for both LAN215 and LAN110. Cannot be used to satisfy requirements or electives in majors or minors in any natural science field. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Laboratory: LAN215L. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): LAN215L. 5 quarter hours

This course introduces students to infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or protozoa. The chosen diseases serve as a model for the study of the way in which microbes cause disease and how they spread in the population. Credit cannot be received for both LAN220 and LAN412. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAN215 or equivalent 2 quarter hours

Effects of human population growth, energy usage, consumption, agriculture, urbanization, pest management, and pollution of air and water on ecosystem health and biodiversity. Conservation biology, environmental policy issues, and environmental ethics will also be discussed. Students cannot receive credit for this course and LAN300 Ecology and Conservation. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of general education as a Life Science. Cannot be used to satisfy requirements or electives in majors or minors or concentrations in Natural Science. Prerequisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course introduces the science of conservation through a focus on three northern Illinois ecosystems: forest, prairie, and wetland. For each ecosystem students learn the pertinent concepts in botany, population and community ecology, various techniques used in conservation, and an appreciation for the importance of each ecosystem and its native species. Activities include classroom instruction, visits to natural communities, and practice of conservation skills. The course counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of general education requirements as a Life Science. Includes laboratory (LAN230L). Prerequisite(s): LAN110 or as appropriate, or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours

This course explores biological and chemical concepts in forensic science and reviews their application in questions of evidence and law. Evidence procedures and forensic technology are addressed. This Integrated Life and Physical Science course counts toward the Life and Physical Sciences area of General Education Requirements for programs that do not specifically require Life and/or Physical Science courses. This course may not be used to satisfy requirements or electives in Natural Science majors or minors or concentrations. Prerequisite(s): none 5 quarter hours

Basic concepts of chemistry developed while investigating various consumer and environmental topics. Students explore the science behind newsworthy issues such as global warming, acid rain and energy alternatives. Consumer products including food and food additives, non-prescription drugs, cosmetic and textiles are analyzed. Laboratory 5 quarter hours Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements.