BIOL 188 - Biology of Women

Lower Division

Concurrently
Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 188L

Biology of Women is an introduction to the development, anatomy, physiology, health and disease of women across the life span. The first half of the course will explore basic chemistry, nutrition, metabolism, genetics, and hormones, as they relate to the female life cycle. The latter part of the course will deal with anatomy, physiology, and development from conception through puberty, pregnancy, and aging, with special focus on specific health concerns of women and diseases and issues that either predominantly impact women, are unique to women, or manifest differently in women. The laboratory is intended to demonstrate the varied processes of science and the scientific method using women’s biology as the subject material. Open to all students.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
This course includes 9 3-hour labs.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SCIU - Scientific Understanding: Lecture

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: BIOL 088

Course credits: 4