Biology 101: Introduction to Biology
Biology 101 is a course specifically designed with the non-biology major in mind. Over the course of a quarter, students will be exposed to a variety of topics, including: the nature and history of scientific study, organismal diversity, evolution, ecology, genetics, reproduction, cell structure and function, and scientific literacy. Our course is taught by faculty from all areas of biological study, each bringing their own views, experiences, and ideas to the classroom.
Students in Biology 101 Should:- Gain insight to problem-solving as a team effort through cooperative, inquiry-based learning in the laboratory, and in-class exercises,
- Discover the power of scientific objectivity and curiosity as demonstrated in biology,
- Develop an appreciation of science as a cumulative, investigative process by learning about the history of key discoveries in biology,
- Improve communication skills including; teamwork, research and modeling,
- Achieve self-confidence in forming opinions and evaluating scientific propositions,
- Integrate existing knowledge of their particular disciplines with their learning of biology,
- Build a framework for knowledge upon which they can continue to integrate new information,
- Increase their scientific literacy and interest in life long learning of biology.
We would like each and every student to come away from Biology 101 with knowledge and experiences that will be useful in their future endeavors.
| Teaching in Summer 2008 | Teaching in Spring 2008 |
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Dr. Neil BakerMy research is primarily concerned with secondary pathogens of the respiratory tract. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, has been of particular concern because of the high mortality rates associated with hospital-acquired infections and the high incidence in cystic fibrosis patients. More recently we have expanded our interests to other Gram-negative bacteria. Recent investigations have concerned identification of the receptors on eukaryotic cells for bacteria. The primary interest has been… more. 
Dr. Steve ChordasIn addition to teaching for CLSE, I am a full time Public Health Entomologist for the Ohio Department of Health. We primarily do surveillance and testing for Vector-Borne Diseases in Ohio. We track outbreaks or incidence of diseases like West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, you know – the fun stuff! Anything you can get from an arthropod, we are interested in investigating and testing them to see if the disease is present in the vectors in Ohio. My research interests… more. |
Dr. John Cogan
Dr. David StetsonMy research efforts have concentrated on defining the cullular mechanisms of ion transport, particularly epithelian H+ secretion, and the means by which cells involved in ion transport compensate for changes in physiologic demand. Turtle and toad urinary bladders are used as model systems for the mammalian renal collecting ducts, major sites of active H+ secretion in the kidneys. A wide range of research tools are used to… more.
Dr. Steve ChordasIn addition to teaching for CLSE, I am a full time Public Health Entomologist for the Ohio Department of Health. We primarily do surveillance and testing for Vector-Borne Diseases in Ohio. We track outbreaks or incidence of diseases like West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, you know – the fun stuff! Anything you can get from an arthropod, we are interested in investigating and testing them to see if the disease is present in the vectors in Ohio. My research interests… more. |
