1101

70

General Biology Laboratory I (1-0-3)

Appropriate exercises and experiments requiring scientific observations and analysis that illustrate some of the basic techniques, concepts and facts presented in BIOL 1301, with emphasis on plant biology. Credit for both BIOL 1101 and BIOL 1103 or 1108 may not be applied toward a degree. (BIOL 1106)

1102

71

General Biology Laboratory II (1-0-3)

A continuation of BIOL 1101, with emphasis on animal biology. Animal dissection required. (BIOL 1107)

1103

Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I (1-0-3)

Laboratory course emphasizing some of the techniques and principles presented in BIOL 1303. Animal dissection required. Credit for both BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1101 or 1108 may not be applied toward a degree. (BIOL 2101)

1104

Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II (1-0-3)

A continuation of BIOL 1103. (BIOL 2102)

1108

Life Science Laboratory I (1-0-3)

Appropriate exercises and experiments stressing the scientific method as applied in biology; illustrates many of the concepts presented in BIOL 1308. Credit for both BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1101 or BIOL 1103 may not be applied toward a degree. (BIOL 1108)

1109

Life Science Laboratory II (1-0-3)

A continuation of BIOL 1108. Credit for both BIOL 1109 and BIOL 1102 may not be applied toward a degree. (BIOL 1109)

1301

General Biology I (3-3-0)

Topics include the scientific method, chemical and physical bases of life, cell structure and function, respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, heredity, regulation of genes, the diversity of life, and plant structure and function. BIOL 1301 and 1302 are courses designed for students who plan to take advanced level courses in biology and microbiology. Only one of the following courses may be applied toward a degree: BIOL 1301, BIOL 1303 or BIOL 1308. (BIOL 1306)

1302

General Biology II (3-3-0)

Continuation of BIOL 1301. Topics include digestion, nervous and hormonal control, gas exchange, excretion, homeostasis, reproduction and development, animal behavior, evolution and the ecology of biological communities. (BIOL 1307)

1303

Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3-3-0)

Cells and tissues of the human body and its skeletal, muscular, integumentary, nervous and sensory systems. Only one of the following courses may be applied toward a degree: BIOL 1301, BIOL 1303 or BIOL 1308. (BIOL 2301)

1304

Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3-3-0)

Continuation of the study of the human body, with emphasis on the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems. (BIOL 2302)

1306

Fundamentals of Nutrition (3-3-0)

Credit or enrollment in BIOL 1303 and CHEM 1305 is recommended.

Food, nutrients, and their digestion, absorption and metabolism in humans are studied. Regional and cultural diet patterns are discussed. Nutritional assessment procedures are performed. (BIOL 1322)

1308

Life Science I (3-3-0)

An introduction to the scientific method, biology as a science, cells and their functions, ecology, evolution, human organ systems and processes, infectious diseases and cancer, and animal behavior. Only one of the following courses may be applied toward a degree: BIOL 1301, BIOL 1303 or BIOL 1308. (BIOL 1308)

1309

Life Science II (3-3-0)

A continuation of BIOL 1308. Credit for both BIOL 1309 and BIOL 1302 may not be applied toward a degree. (BIOL 1309)

2201

Medical Terminology (2-1-2)

A lecture/multimedia-based course in biological and medical terminology. The most frequently used and important suffixes and word roots will be presented along with the rules for interpreting, forming, and using Greek and Latin-based scientific terms. This is not a laboratory science course. (Pending Coordinating Board approval)

3103

General Genetics Laboratory (1-0-3)

Laboratory topics designed to mimic classical genetic investigations. Experiments focus on the use of Drosophila melanogaster. Students conduct individual and group research projects.

3104

72

Vertebrate Embryology Laboratory (1-0-3)

Appropriate exercises and experiments that illustrate some of the basic concepts, experimental techniques and facts presented in BIOL 3304.

3105

Comparative Anatomy Laboratory (1-0-3)

Appropriate exercises that illustrate some of the basic techniques, concepts and facts presented in BIOL 3305. The primary dissection species are the lamprey, shark, necturus and cat.

3120

Comparative Animal Physiology Laboratory (1-0-3)

Appropriate exercises and experiments that illustrate some of the basic techniques, concepts and facts presented in BIOL 3320.

3130

Plant Biology Laboratory (1-0-3)

Laboratory investigations and experimental analysis regarding the biology of plants, including plant taxonomy, morphology, anatomy, reproductive biology, nutrient requirements, photobiology, hormonal regulation, ecology, plant tissue culture and applications.

3300

Undergraduate Research (3-0-9)

Independent investigation of a specific topic or problem in biology research under the direction of a selected faculty member.

3303

General Genetics (3-3-0)

Fundamental principles of genetics including Mendelian inheritance, linkage, the chemical basis of genetics, mutations and chromosomal aberrations.

3304

Vertebrate Embryology (3-3-0)

A study of the development of the vertebrate body from fertilization to birth or hatching, with emphasis on the frog, chicken, pig and human.

3305

Comparative Anatomy (3-3-0)

The organ systems of various vertebrate animals, focusing on general structural plans and on variation in these plans as related to particular environmental adaptations.

3320

Comparative Animal Physiology (3-3-0)

A systems approach to the comparative physiology of major animal phyla. Emphasis on the study of physiological adaptations which favor survival of the organism in its natural environment.

3330

Plant Biology (3-3-0)

Comprehensive analysis regarding the biology of plants, including plant taxonomy, morphology, anatomy, physicology, reproduction, development, ecology, ethnobotany and biotechnology.

3399

Directed Study in Biology (3-3-0)

Intensive in-depth study of various topics under the guidance of a member of the biology faculty.

4110

Histology Laboratory (1-0-3)

Laboratory fee required. $12.

Appropriate exercises and experiments that illustrate some of the basic techniques, concepts and facts presented in BIOL 4310.

4113

Parasitology Laboratory (1-0-3)

Laboratory fee required. $12

Appropriate exercises and experiments that illustrate some of the basic techniques, concepts and facts presented in BIOL 4313.

4260

Environmental Laboratory and Field Studies (2-0-6)

Intensive laboratory and field investigations to illustrate principles and current concepts presented in BIOL 4360, CHEM 3320 and GEOL 3303 by sampling, measuring and analyzing biological, chemical and physical factors of select environments, with emphasis on the activities of humans and their effects on ecosystems.

4303

Human Genetics (3-3-0)

A study of inherited traits in humans with emphasis on the mapping of the human genome, molecular mechanisms of disease, Karyotyping and chromosomal abnormalities, genetic testing, gene therapy, and ethical issues associated with human genetics.

4310

Histology (3-3-0)

A comprehensive overview of the microscopic and submicroscopic anatomy of the vertebrate body, with emphasis on humans. Special topics include histochemistry, tissue culture and pathophysiology.

4313

73

Parasitology (3-3-0)

Introduction to parasitism as a biological concept and a survey of specific parasites of medical and veterinary importance. Additional topics include the relationship of opportunistic parasites in the treatment of AIDS, immunodiagnosis and the status of vaccine development for parasitic diseases.

4320

Cellular Biology (3-3-0)

The composition, structure, functions and dynamics of cells. Topics include interrelations of organelles, molecular transport and membrane trafficking, cytoskeletal interactions, enzymatic catalysis and metabolism, nucleocytoplasmic relationships, intercellular communications and laboratory analyses.

4325

Advanced Microscopy (3-1-6)

Instrumentation principles and laboratory exercises associated with the applications of a variety of microscopes and associated techniques, including preparation of samples, light microscopy (bright-field, dark-field, phase-contrast, polarized and fluorescent), scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray microanalysis.

4340

Animal Behavior (3-3-0)

Behavioral capacities of the animal kingdom, with emphasis on methods of study, instinctive behavior, the biological basis of behavior, learning and intelligence and social behavior.

4350

Social Biology (3-3-0)

This discussion-format course is intended to bring together ideas and students from the disciplines of biology, psychology, sociology and anthropology. Its focus is on the area of animal behavior that involves the interaction of conspecifics. Topics to be discussed include aggression, courtship, parental behavior, altruism, behavior genetics, dominance, competition and cooperation, and behavioral ecology.

4360

Environmental Biology (3-3-0)

Ecological principles and current topics regarding the interrelationships among organisms and their environments, including analysis of human activities that impact natural ecosystems and cause environmental problems.

4380

Field Experience

Field experience integrates theory learned in biology courses with practical laboratory or field experience. Students are placed in laboratories, clinical settings or under the tutelage of a field researcher. May be repeated for additional credit; 6 hours may be applied toward a degree. A summary oral and written report must be presented to the natural science faculty.

Selected Topics in Biology

Selected topics in upper-level biology according to the needs and interests of the students. Example topics include pathophysiology.

4399

Senior Honors Thesis

A research project, supervised by a member of the -natural sciences faculty or a scientist at an affiliated research institution or laboratory. The completed research project must be presented in both written and oral form to the science faculty. No more than six hours credit for this course may be applied toward a degree.