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BIO 1030 Environmental Science
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
A topic-oriented course which examines the interrelated problems of population, food-supply and demand, pollution, and water resources. It is intended to provide the information required for making intelligent choices about issues that are scientific, social, political, and economic in nature. It fulfills Objective 3 of the University Core Curriculum, but may not be used for credit toward a major in Biology. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 1080 The Science of Life
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
The fundamental nature of biology as a science. Its scope and unique characteristics which provide the non-specialist with the background information needed to clearly and properly understand the major features of the life-related problems of today, and then put them into proper and meaningful perspective. This course serves as an experience for students with a secondary interest in science, fulfills Objective 3 of the University Core Curriculum, but cannot be used for credit toward a major in Biology. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 1200 General Biology I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Introduction to biological phenomena designed to acquaint the student with biological principles and their applications to living systems. Emphasis is on structure and function at the molecular-cellular level of organization in plants and animals. Also includes an analysis of the basic principles of inheritance as seen in various living forms. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 1210 General Biology Laboratory I
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 1200
An introduction to the experimental nature of the science of biology. Laboratory exercises demonstrate physical, physiological and biochemical processes that are important to life. The diversity of life is explored by observing both living and prepared specimens from the Kingdoms Protista, Monera, Fungi, and Plantae and by correlating form with function. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 1220 General Biology II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
A continuation of BIO 1200. The course is an introduction to biology at the organismal and population levels. Topics include physiology, embryology and development, ecology, evolution and animal behavior. BIO 1200 is not a pre-requisite. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 1230 General Biology Laboratory II
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 1220
Continuation of BIO 121 with laboratory exercises emphasizing evolution, population growth, survey of Kingdom Animalia, mammalian structure and function, and fundamentals of vertebrate embryology. BIO 121 is not a pre-requisite | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2040 Applied Nutrition
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Principles of normal nutrition, with emphasis on functions, requirements, sources, and deficiencies of nutrients in all stages of the life cycle. Weight control, energy balance and nutritional assessments are discussed. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2410 General Microbiology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2550 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
CHM 1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 2420
Survey of public health microbiology: prokaryotes and eukaryotes, control of microorganisms, immunology, bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa; introduction to infectious disease. This course may not be used for credit toward a major in biology. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2420 General Microbiology Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2550 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) AND
CHM 1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 2410
Experimental laboratory: handling, control, isolation and identification of microorganisms that are of interest to public health. This course may not be used for credit toward a major in Biology | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2540 Principles of Human Anatomy
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 2570
An introductory course, systematically investigating the structure and organization of the human body, specifically designed for health professions. This course may not be used for credit toward a major in Biology. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2550 Principles of Human Physiology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2540 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 1010 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
The relationship of organ systems in the overall maintenance of normal human function as it pertains to health professions. The laboratory is designed to investigate the clinical aspects of human physiology. This course may not be used for credit toward a major in Biology. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2570 Principles of Human Anatomy Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 2540
Complementary laboratory to BIO 254, following the systemic investigation of human anatomy for health professionals. This course may not be used for credit toward a major in Biology. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2600 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 2610
Structural and physiological adaptations that have evolved among vertebrates, which permit them to live in various kinds of habitats. Special emphasis is placed on the evolution and diversity of organ systems. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2610 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 2600
Detailed study of slides and other demonstration material, together with dissection of selected vertebrate types. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2700 Genetics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
The study of heredity. The course covers Mendelian genetics, molecular and biochemical genetics, quantitative inheritance and population genetics. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2800 Invertebrate Zoology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1210 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1230 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Invertebrate animals significantly impact human society through their pivotal role in the environment and their relationship to our health and economy. An evolutionary adaptive perspective of the major invertebrate phyla is used to focus on the ecological, medical, industrial and scientific relevance of animals without backbones. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2810 Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2800 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
Invertebrate animals are phylogenetical investigated on an organismal, histological, and behavioral level. This course complements the lecture course, BIO 2800, placing emphasis on those groups significantly impacting humans. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2840 Animal Behavior
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Animal behavior is the study of the evolution of behavior. The course focuses on the genetic, physiological and ecological basis of behavior. Topics include courtship behavior, foraging behavior, social behavior, migration, learning, aggression, and altruistic behavior. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2850 Animal Behavior Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 2840
Observations of animal behaviors discussed in Lecture BIO 285. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 2900 Biostatistics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
MTH 1400 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
A stochastical and numerical analysis of biological data. Topics include parametric tests, non-parametric tests and basic concepts in experimental design. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 3400 Cancer Biology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 2700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Cancer biology is designed to acquaint the student with the development and treatment of neoplasms. The course will focus on the cellular and molecular level of cancer as well as will provide the student with an understanding of how to interpret current scientific literature that pertains to cancer. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 3500 Histology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 2610 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 3510
Descriptive analysis of mammalian tissue and organ morphology. Special emphasis is placed on the correlation of structure with function as seen in the human. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 3510 Histology Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2610 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 2600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 3500
Comprehensive study of microscope slides which illustrate the tissues and organs discussed in BIO 350. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 3650 Human Anatomy
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 2610 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 3660
An in-depth analysis of the major areas of gross human structure that builds upon the fundamentals of mammalian anatomy as learned previously in BIO 2600. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 3660 Human Anatomy Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 2610 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 3650
Demonstrative laboratory that correlates topics discussed in BIO 365 on a microscopic and gross level using microscopy and prosections, respectively. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 3700 Embryology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 2700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Comparative chordate embryology with examples drawn from the development of the frog, chick and pig.The emphasis is on understanding how events at the level of the gene lead to the formation of organs and systems. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 3710 Embryology Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 3700 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 3700
Microscope study of slides together with experiments which are illustrative of the material discussed in BIO 370. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 3750 Human Genetics
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Course topics include Mendelian inheritance in man, chromosomal aberrations, mutation, polygenic inheritance, studies of the human genome, probability and genetic counseling. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4200 Evolution
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 2700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
A discussion of organic evolution. Evidence of evolution, mechanisms driving evolution, population genetics, and forces causing biological diversity are emphasized. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4210 Microbiology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 2250 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 2260 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
The biology of microorganisms: microbial cell structure, growth and reproduction, virology, molecular genetics, plasmids, transposons, microbial ecology, food microbiology, infectious disease, and industrial microbiology. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4220 Microbiology Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 4210 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 4210
An experimental laboratory course designed to employ valuable techniques which are unique to the science and illustrate principles presented in BIO 421. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4250 Immunology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 2250 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 2260 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
A study of the immune system and immune responses.Topics include: antigens, antibodies, complement, antigen-antibody reactions, monoclonal antibodies, immunogenetics, cell mediated immunity, immune modulation, allergy, autoimmunity, immune proliferation and deficiency diseases, immunity to infection and transplantation, tumor immunology, immunity and cancer. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4410 Public Health Microbiology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 2250 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 2260 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
A survey of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that cause infectious disease. Subjects include host symptoms, isolation and identification of microorganisms, and mechanisms of pathogenesis. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4480 Ecology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 1070 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 1080 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
MTH 1400 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
An overview of the biological, chemical, and physical processes found in ecosystems. Also included are factors affecting biological population structures, interactions and evolution. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4490 Ecology Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2900 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 4480 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 4480
A laboratory course designed to augment the principles discussed in BIO 4480. Ecological concepts are illustrated by experimentation and analysis of data. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4510 Plant Form and Function
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
CHM 2250 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
CHM 2260 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
An introduction to the form and function found in the Kingdom Plantae. Topics include photosynthesis, water relations, morphogenesis, plant growth and development. A brief overview of the major taxonomic groups of plants, as it relates to morphology and development, is also presented. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4520 Plant Form and Function Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 4510 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 4510
A set of laboratory exercises designed to introduce students to the anatomy and physiology of plants. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4580 Plant Developmental Biology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 4740 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
An advanced lecture and readings course that covers topics in plant development that are under active scientific investigation. Topics covered include pattern formation, flower induction, reproductive organ development, gametogenesis, pollination, self-incompatibility, fertilization, and embryogenesis. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4630 Physiology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 2610 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
An analysis of the specific contribution of each human organ system toward the maintenance of a stable internal environment. The integration of these contributions is used to understand the concepts of homeostasis and its alteration in disease states | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4640 Physiology Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 4630 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 4630
Demonstration of physiological topics discussed in BIO 463 with emphasis on animal model systems that explore concepts in experimental design. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4740 Cell and Molecular Biology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
An examination of basic concepts and experimental methodologies of cellular and molecular biology. Lecture presentations examine how genes work, proteins function, and study membrane structure and function. The course emphasizes cell interactions. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4750 Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 4740 (Minimum Grade of D, May be taken concurrently)
Corequisites: BIO 4740
Exercises demonstrating basic principles of biochemistry and cytochemistry used to investigate cellular organelles and their physiology. Included is an introduction to current molecular biology techniques and procedures. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4820 Herpetology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Vertebrates at the cross roads: The study of amphibians and reptiles. Their structural and functional characteristics; origin and phylogenetic relationships; geographical distribution; moisture, temperature, and food variables; color and color changes; reproductive adaptations; birds as feathered reptiles. The extant amphibians and reptiles, their interactions with humankind, and their future on a fast-changing planet. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4900 Directed Studies: Library Research
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Open only to Biology majors with junior status; registration only by arrangement with the department chair and the permission of the dean of the College. Directed readings in various specialized branches of biology. Papers, oral reports, and examinations are required as evidence of work completed. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4920 Directed Studies: Laboratory Research
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Open only to Biology majors with junior status; registration only by arrangement with the department chair and with the permission of the dean of the College. Independent laboratory studies. Research projects are conducted under the supervision of department faculty. | 1 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4980 Pathophysiology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 2600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 4630 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
Introductory study of the alteration of physiologic mechanisms responsible for disease. Emphasis is placed on pathogenesis, focusing on morphologic and physiologic manifestations, as well as the rationale of specific disease therapies. The course is designed for pre-professional students. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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BIO 4990 Biology and Social Issues
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
BIO 1200 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
BIO 1220 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
An examination of the effect of science on society and of social attitudes on the practice of science. The course is required of all biology majors during their final year. Open only to Biology majors with senior status. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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