Biology 132 Home Page

BIOLOGY 132 HOME PAGE (Berner Lecture Spring 2007)

The biology department provides an outstanding and rigorous classroom- and laboratory-based education to majors and non-majors and is committed to developing and supporting interdisciplinary innovations. The department places a high value on developing skills in critical thinking, collaborative work, communication, and problem solving, while also fostering the values of integrity, responsibility, and empathy for other organisms. Promoting science as an integral part of the liberal arts, students are prepared for careers addressing societal challenges. A broad biological foundation combined with opportunities for exploration of specific areas is emphasized.

Cellular, Molecular and Physiological Biology : An introduction to the study of biology. Topics include the molecular basis of life, bioenergetics, molecular genetics, the structure and function of cells and vertebrate physiology. Biology 131 is not a prerequisite for this course. Laboratory class. (Credit, full course.)

Lecture Fall 2006: 	
			Dr. Nancy J. Berner
			Lecture: MWF 11:00 – 11:50
			Woods Labs Room 113
			Office Hours: MWF 10 - 11 am
			Office: WL 110

Some science links of interest:
			Science
			Nature
			Science News - The New York Times
			American Scientist
			Scientific American