Courses at Kettering University
General Biology
Course Objectives - Biology is the science of life. The study of plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, their cellular and chemical processes, and the interactions between and among various organisms are part of this area of science. Through this course, you will gain a greater understanding of the natural world and the organisms that inhabit it.
Ecology
Course Objectives - Ecology is the study of the Earth and the various processes that influence the function of the planet. This course will provide you with a framework in which to view the world, not just from an aesthetic point-of-view but also from one that is scientific, curious and critical. In class, we will discuss multiple aspects of ecology, and we will visit various types of ecosystems to understand the diversity that exists in Michigan. Through both of these experiences, you have the opportunity to gain an appreciation for the natural world, its importance, its complexity, and the interactions that humans have with the planet.
Courses at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU)
Principles of Biology II/General Botany
Course Objectives - Plants permeate every aspect of our life, from the food we eat, to the materials with which we construct our homes, to the medicines we take when we are ill. Through this course, you will be exposed to various aspects of plants, botany, and biology, such as plant form and function, plant reproduction, plant diversity, economic botany, and other aspects of biology specific to plants. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to think critically, write, and present on certain aspects of botany.
According to Socrates, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” By gathering and discussing botanical and biological knowledge throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to stoke your intellectual flame. If you do so, your flame will burn brighter, and your ability to create, analyze, and synthesize information will grow. If not, the kindling will sit idle, not helping build the fire of your botanical and biological intellect.