4.00 Credits
Description: Bones are lightweight, stiff, strong, yet relatively elastic structures that have to do many things: support our body, grow, resist forces, anchor muscles, and house marrow. This course will explore how bones grow, function, evolve, and adapt to loading. The laboratory portion includes gross bone anatomy, histology, and discussing recent key scientific publications. Prerequisites: BIOL 203, 204, 205, and 206, OR BIOL 220, 221, 222 or 270, and 223 or 271; BIOL 300; BIOL 307 or 308; CHEM 105 and 108; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with a MATH 150 or 151 prereq; students must have a minimum grade of C- in all of the listed BIOL courses taken and in CHEM 105 and 108 OR Graduate Status. Notes: Offered in spring. Lab Fee: $30.