Do you know the names, parts, and functions of your body? This course is designed to give students comprehension of human anatomy for general knowledge and clinical application. Using human cadaveric donors, models, and other tools, we explore the layout of the human body regionally (not by systems), as well as the functions and relationships of the structures of the body. These are tied to pathology and some clinical applications to build foundational knowledge for students seeking careers in healthcare, biological sciences, and beyond.

This class has a combination of lab exercises to illustrate various aspects of plant physiology and molecular biology. It includes several open-ended lab investigations including two that are testing ideas being explored in the Binder’s research lab and that are funded through NSF; one that explores chemicals that prime plants to survive better and another examining plant-microbe interactions.

Can you save the Yggdrasil? In “Tales from the Yggdrasi,” students learn the science and skills they’ll need to save a multi-generational spaceship (the Yggdrasil) after an asteroid-like object hits the craft, leaving behind loss and destruction. If the survivors are to make it to a new home among the stars, students will have to collaborate and use problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Blending science fiction with sound scientific principles, this innovative course is a new way for students to engage in experiential learning.