Ecosystem interrelations and factors critical to maintain sustainability will be addressed in this course. Environmental issues such as water usage, pollution, and treatment; air and soil quality; fossil fuels and alternative energy sources will be presented. Not for credit if credit earned for ENE 520.

Expands on the increasing public awareness of the societal and technological impact of the invisible microbial world on our lives and on the planet. Students participate in weekly extra-class activities, acting as life scientists by using the scientific method of inquiry. One experience focuses on bacteria that use sunlight to make a living, another on using bacteria in genetic engineering. Students come to view germs in diverse lights: microbes as organisms, microbes as enemies, microbes as friends, and microbes in the press. Especially useful for people with microphobia. Not for BMS or Biology major credit. This is the online version of BMS 407 - Germs 101, and does not fulfill GenEd 3B requirements.

Cellular and systematic aspects of the human body. Laboratory exercises utilize preserved specimens, dissectible models, living tissue and computer-aided instruction. Systems covered include: endocrine, blood, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive and metabolism, urinary, acid-base and electrolyte balance, reproductive. Prereq: BMS 507. No credit earned for ANSC 511/512. Lab. Special fee.

This course is designed to cover the concepts of basic pharmacology and drug therapy. It includes examination of the body systems and the related drugs therapy within each system. It explores the basic drug groups, key similarities and differences among drugs in each group. Emphasis is placed on the mechanism of action for each group and how these medications act in relation to normative and pathophysiology. The therapeutic use and adverse effects of drugs as well as understanding recreational drug use will be included. No credit if credit received for UMST 599 Pharmacology. Prereq: BIL 413/414 or BMS 507/508.