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Courses offered by the Biology department BIOL 111 : Biology and the Modern World - NW This course is intended to introduce students to the principles and concepts that pertain to all living organisms, with special emphasis on those topics typically encountered in everyday life, including human physiology and disease, environmental issues, and the fundamentals of genetics. Lecture and laboratory. Not intended for biology majors. (4) BIOL 116 : Introductory Ecology - NW A study of the

able to identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to services; assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to health services; and, apply advanced critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. #vc-pricing-table-673e4e798e1df .wpb-plan-features li::before { content: ""; display: inline-block

containers can be more easily spilled or their contents can more readily puncture their containment. Filled infectious waste bags or sharps containers may be stored on site for only 7 days prior to treatment or collection for treatment. Additional requirements go into effect after the 7- day period has passed. Please call Facilities Management or Environmental Health & Safety for immediate, unscheduled disposal service. Each department where blood or OPIM are stored or handled must have appropriate

persists, it shall be entered into the OSHA Workplace Injury Log for reporting purposes. Workers will be notified in writing within 21 days of determination of an STS. Follow-up Procedures If a comparison of the annual audiogram to the baseline audiogram indicates a standard threshold shift, the Environmental Health & Safety Manager and the supervisor will ensure that the following steps are taken: Employees not using hearing protectors are to be fitted with hearing protectors, trained in their use and

semester. It was hard to miss the prevalent pattern in our jam-packed spring calendar: event after event dealing with crucial, relevant justice-related topics, from sexual assault and environmental justice to the removal of indigenous children from families and the youngest voices of the Holocaust. Even better, these topics were the foundations of programs developed and supported all across campus and open, free, to the community—film screenings, discussions, interactive workshops, lectures, rallies

A Semester in Trinidad and Tobago One day during the Fall of 2012, senior Aubrey Frimoth recalls a speaker that came to present to her Conservation of Natural Resources class. Why does this presentation, which she saw over two years ago, stick out so clearly in Aubrey’s memory? Captivated by colorful images of dancers, delicious food, and beautiful beaches, the speaker introduced her to the Caribbean island-nation of Trinidad & Tobago.  An Environmental Studies major with a Religion minor, the

GardenMon 4/22The Steen Family Symposium for Environmental Issues serves as the keynote of Earth & Diversity Week. Throughout the day, participants are able to participate in various opportunities to explore the concepts of collaboration, trust, and stewardship.  This begins discussions exploring trust at DJS Lounge Check In hosted by the DJS Assistants and WSR. As the day progresses, the theme of interconnectedness deepens with discussions on the intersection of human health and environmental well

Painting and a minor in communication. However, that was far from the original plan. She had intended to study biology and environmental science. “I remember sitting down with (Professor) Michael Stasinos and he said ‘I thought you were a painting major, you take so many art classes!’ And that made me think about the fact that I was, I had been taking so much art to keep myself sane that I was pretty close to an art major,” Reed said. Rob Wells, associate professor of communication and director of the

laboratory reports. No prerequisites. (4) CHEM 104 : Environmental Chemistry - NW Basic principles of chemistry and reactions, with applications to human activities and the natural environment. Includes laboratory. No prerequisites. Suitable for environmental studies, general science teachers, elementary education, B.A. in geosciences, or fulfilling university general education requirements. (4) CHEM 105 : Chemistry of Life Basic organic and biochemistry applied to chemical processes in human systems