Miami sas jmp
Not for credit in the biology major or minor. A scientific approach to the study of evolution by natural selection, concepts of fitness and adaptation, genetic and developmental bases of evolutionary change, how new species arise, major trends in evolution, extinction and human evolution. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only. Evolution and diversity of the animal kingdom and the relationship between humans and other animals. Evolution and diversity of the plant kingdom economic and cultural importance of plants to humans. Application of genetics to real-world issues, both personal and societal, from the history of life to challenges and opportunities we face in the modern times at the molecular level. The basics of DNA, genes, gene function, genomes and inheritance. Overview of ecological and evolutionary principles relationships of organisms to living and non-living aspects of the environment human impact on ecosystems. Students will learn about genetically modified organisms, biofuels from algae, detergents with enzymes, bacteria that eat oil, pigs that appear green, and much more.
Major aspects of the biotechnology field for non-science majors. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Students with credit in BIL 150 may NOT take this course to fulfill the natural science requirement. An introduction to life sciences for the non-major.