Page 32 of Saint Anselm College 2002 - 2003 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

33 in the major. The student will remain on probationary status until the course(s) in which he or she received the below C- grade(s) is (are) repeated. The repeated courses must be completed with a final grade of C or better by the start of the following academic year. Beyond the introductory courses, students must maintain each semester a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in their major courses (biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics) in order to continue in their respective majors. Course Descriptions Course descriptions are also available online at http:// www.anselm.edu/internet/bio/course.html. A more complete description of the Faculty, Major programs, Internships, etc. can be found at http://www.anselm.edu/internet/bio/bio.html. 1-2 This elective course satisfies the science requirement of non-majors. General Biology It surveys the structure and biochemistry of cells, the form and function of plants and animals, human organ systems, and topics in genetics, evolution, and ecology. Note: Students preparing for graduate programs in the health care field are strongly encouraged to take BI03 and BI04. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week for two semesters. Four credits, each semester. 3-4 A study of the general principles of cell and organismal life, including General Biology a survey of structure and function in representatives of the major groups in the five kingdoms. Basic biochemistry, genetics and ecology are also treated. For Biology, Natural Science, Biochemistry and Environmental Science majors. Note: Students preparing for graduate programs in the health care field are strongly encouraged to take BI03 and BI04. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and three hours of laboratory each week for two semesters. Five credits, each semester. 5 A study of significant global biological and ecological processes and Biosphere their relation to human existence now and in the future. Topics may At Risk vary from year to year. Required for Environmental Science majors and open to non-science majors, the course does not satisfy the Colleges laboratory science requirement. Three credits. Fall Semester. 7 Designed primarily to serve the needs of students enrolled in the Elementary Colleges Nursing Program, the course seeks to develop an under- Biochemistry standing of and appreciation for the chemical basis of life. Fundamental principles of general, organic and biological chemistry are covered with a particular emphasis on clinical applications. Adequate preparation for this course includes a working knowledge of high school level algebra. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and two hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Five credits. Fall Semester.

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