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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (BIOL)
BIOL 1101 General Biology I
(3) Fall
This is the beginning Biology course for majors and non-majors. It is a prerequisite to all other biology courses except for Human Anatomy and Physiology. General Biology deals with the phenomenon of life as is manifested in all types of living organisms. The origin of life, chemistry of life, cellular and tissue organization, metabolism, cell division, genetics, gene action, and functioning of the organ systems are among topics covered in General Biology.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: BIOL 1101 L
BIOL 1101 L General Biology I Laboratory
(1) Fall
This laboratory course is designed to complement and to provide experiential learning for General Biology I.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: BIOL 1101
BIOL 1102 General Biology II
(3) Spring
This course is a continuation of General Biology I.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1101
Corequisite: BIOL 1102 L
BIOL 1102 L General Biology II Laboratory
(1) Spring
This laboratory course is designed to complement and provide experiential learning for General Biology II and is a continuation of General Biology I Laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1101
Corequisite: BIOL 1102
BIOL 1148 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
(4) Fall
A study of the structure and function of the human body. Designed for pre-nursing majors.
Prerequisite: None
BIOL 1149 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
(4) Spring
A continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1148
BIOL 3320 Medical Microbiology
(4) Spring
A study of human disease caused by pathogenic microbes and helminthes. Designed for pre-nursing majors. Laboratory activities focus on bacteria as model organisms.
Prerequisites:BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102 and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3321 Microbiology
(4) Fall (even years)
A study of the morphology, physiology, classification, ecology, and economics of microbial forms, especially bacteria and fungi.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102 and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3322 Immunology
(4) Spring (even years)
A study of the fundamentals of immunology. Emphasis is placed on tissues of the immune system, control, and cellular interaction of the healthy and diseased immune system.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102 and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3334 General Ecology
(4) Fall (odd years)
An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of ecology with emphasis on environmental sampling, analysis and characterization.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102, and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3335 General Zoology
(4) Fall (even years)
A phylogenetic approach to the Animal kingdom following cladistic principles. Emphasis will be placed upon representative animal groups and the position of Animalia within the domains of life. Studies of local faunae will be highlighted.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102, and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3336 General Botany
(4) Spring (odd years)
A phylogenetic survey of the kingdom Plantae. Cladistic principles will be followed while discovering the position of plants among the other forms of life. Certain plant-like protists will also be covered in the course. Characteristics, contributions and life cycles of major groups will be emphasized. Lab work will be strongly oriented toward the local florae.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102, and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3351 Vertebrate Embryology
(4) Spring (even years)
A study of the embryological development of representative vertebrates, with laboratory emphasis upon the chick and pig.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102 and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3353 Fundamentals of Evolutionary Theory
(4) Fall (even years)
A balanced survey of the present-day concepts of the processes and products of evolution with emphases on 1) contrasting models and their consequences, 2) mass extinctions, 3) evolution of man, 4) methods of science and pseudoscience, and 5) philosophical considerations.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102 and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3360 Histology
(4) Fall (odd years)
A study of the microscopic features of vertebrate cells, tissues, and organs. Lectures correlate cell structure with tissue or organ system function. Laboratory experiences include the microscopic identification of major tissues and organs at the cellular level.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102, and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3370 Toxicology
(4) Fall (even years)
An introduction to the principles of toxicology and the cellular, physiological, and ecological effects of toxicants, with an emphasis on the environmental and physiological effects of toxicants relating to the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102 and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3372 Molecular Biology
(4) Spring (odd years)
The study and application of molecular biology techniques that are commonly used in many fields of science. Topics of study may include recombinant DNA technology, DNA, RNA, and protein isolation, polymerase chain reaction, DNA and protein agarose gel electrophoresis, growth and evaluation of bacterial cultures and colonies, DNA sequencing, and evaluation of data using biocomputing techniques.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102, 1102 L, or
BIOL 1148 and 1149, CHEM 1102, CHEM 1102 L, and BIOL 3373 or BIOL 3321
BIOL 3373 Genetics
(4) Fall
This course includes topics in both classical and molecular genetics. Topics of study may include but are not limited to Mendelian and non-Mendelian transmission of genes, sex-linked traits, chromosomal genetics and genomes, DNA structure, replication, mutation and repair, gene expression and its regulation, recombinant DNA technology, cancer, and population genetics. The laboratory will evaluate wild type and mutant model organisms using classical and molecular genetic approaches.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102 and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3374 Cell Biology
(4) Spring (odd years)
An advanced study of the structure and functions of the eukaryotic cell. Emphasis will be on the role of cellular membranes and proteins as they relate to cellular activities such as intracellular communication, secretion, and recognition.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102, and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 3376 Virology
(4) Fall (even years)
This introduction to virology will focus on animal viruses that are important for basic science and human and animal diseases. The topics in this course may include viral taxonomy, structure, entry/exit, replication, quantitation, genetics, pathogenesis, and virus-host interaction. The laboratory will study nonpathogenic model viral systems.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102, and 1102 L, or BIOL 1148 and 1149 and BIOL 3373 or BIOL 3374
BIOL 3384 Neurobiology
(4) Fall (odd years)
An integrated study of the human nervous system correlating neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with fundamentals of clinical neurology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1101, 1101 L, 1102, and 1102 L or BIOL 1148 and 1149
BIOL 4495 Independent Study / Internship
(1-4) On demand
Although not required as part of the biology major nor available as a substitute for any of the biology major courses, this course provides an opportunity for students, on an individual basis, to pursue in-depth study of a particular biology topic or to gain added experience and insight through internship in off-campus settings.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and the Academic Dean
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