Courses in Integrated Science.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 121, EN 090, and EN 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English.
(Approved for Marshall University Integrated Science credit).
This course will survey the physical, chemical, and biological factors involved in definition, formation, and the dynamics of a wetland. Different types of wetlands and their role in the global economy and ecology will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to the flora and fauna of wetlands. Federal and state statutes and regulations will also be explored.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 121, EN 090, and EN 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English.
(Approved for Marshall University Integrated Science credit).
Students will learn and discuss various biological techniques, such as DNA analysis, PCR, and molecular cloning. Various modern biological techniques will be performed in a laboratory setting. The impacts of these bio-technologies on the research, medical, economic, and legal realms will be explored. Emphasis will be made upon the ethical and legal issues surrounding certain techniques.