Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Biology

BIO 105 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
A survey of the morphology and function of the human body. The intent of this course is to provide each student with the intellectual competence to manage his/her own health concerns; laboratory included.

BIO 107 Principles of Biology (4 credits)
A survey of the basic concepts of biology including cell physiology, classical and molecular genetics, ecology, evolution, and plant anatomy and physiology; laboratory included.

BIO 111 General Biology I (4 credits)
An in-depth study of the basic concepts of biology including cellular organization and function, bioenergetics, Mendelian and molecular genetics, diversity of life and evolution. Designed to provide a foundation for advanced study in the biological sciences; laboratory included. Corequisite: CHM 109 or CHM 102/PHY 102 for Middle Childhood Education licensure.

BIO 112 General Biology II (4 credits)
This course is a continuation of BIO 111. The major emphasis of this semester is on the systems of mammalian life, behavior, higher plants and ecology; laboratory included. Pre-requisites: BIO 107 or 111 with grades of C or better for Middle Childhood Education licensure; CHM 109 or CHM/PHY 102 or CHM 109 with grades of C or better for Middle Childhood Education licensure.

BIO 224 Botany (4 credits)
A survey of the plant kingdom including morphology, physiology, and ecology of plants and plant communities; laboratory included. Pre-requisite: BIO 107 or 112 with a grade of C or better.

BIO 227 Microbiology (4 credits)
A comprehensive study of the morphology, physiology, and genetics of algae, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses (primary emphasis on bacteria). Laboratory emphasizes sterile culture techniques and identification of unknown cultures. Pre-requisites: BIO 111 with a grade of C or better; CHM 110.

BIO/ENV 228 Ecology and Environmental Studies (4 credits)
A survey of living systems and their inter-relationship with the environment, including humans. The laboratory portion of the course includes fieldwork. Pre-requisite: BIO 107 or 112 with a grade of C or better; Co-requisite: CHM 110.

BIO 249 Medical Terminology (2 credits)
A class in terminology pertaining to modern medicine; disease treatment, anatomy and physiology. Pre-requisites: BIO 111, 112 with grades of C or better.

BIO 252 Human Nutrition (4 credits)
A study of the biological foundations of nutrition, its biological and physiological phenomena and its association with health issues. Pre-requisites: BIO 107 or 112 with a grade of C or better; CHM 109.

BIO 330 Ecology (4 credits)
An introductory course in basic ecology, the study of the flows of matter and energy in nature, and the relationship between living things and the environment. This includes relationships between individuals, populations, and ecosystems, and changes over time. Labs will be field and microcosm explorations. Pre-requisites: BIO 112 with a grade of C or better; CHM 102 or CHM 109.

BIO 341 Human Anatomy (4 credits)
A system based study of the human gross anatomy. Includes a cadaver-based laboratory exploration of human gross anatomy. Pre-requisites: BIO 111, 112 with a grade of C or better, Junior standing or Pre-nursing program.

BIO 342 Human Physiology (4 credits)
An examination of the major mammalian physiological systems including the nervous, muscular, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, and reproductive systems; laboratory included. Pre-requisites: BIO 111 and 112 with a grade of C or better; Co-requisite CHM 110 and Junior standing or Pre-nursing program. Not open to students with credit for BIO 242.

BIO 344 Immunology (4 credits)
A study of the theoretical foundations and clinical applications of immunology; laboratory included. Pre-requisites: BIO 105 and 107 or 111 and 112 with grades of C or better; CHM 229 and Junior standing.

BIO 348a Thematic Studies: Evolution (4 credits)
A study of the biological foundations of evolutionary theory and its intellectual consequences; laboratory included. Pre-requisites: ENG 101-102 or 110-111.

BIO 348b Thematic Studies: Infectious Diseases (4 credits)
An exploration of the role of infectious disease in shaping the world, both the past and present. The types of agents that cause infectious disease will also be examined; laboratory required. Does not count as a biology elective for the Biology major. Pre-requisites: ENG 101-102 or 110-111.

BIO 354 Exercise Physiology (4 credits)
A study of muscle action. This class studies the effects of acute and chronic exercise on the human body. Laboratory included. Pre-requisites: BIO 341 and 342.

BIO 366 Genetics (4 credits)
A survey of major principles of Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics and the societal issues raised by recent advances in this field; laboratory included. Pre-requisites: BIO 111 and 112 with a grade of C or better; Corequisite: CHM 229 and Junior standing.

BIO/CHM 451 Biochemistry (4 credits)
Advanced study of the molecular basis of biological systems emphasizing the relationship between structure and properties, energetics, kinetics, and metabolic pathways. Pre-requisite: BIO 111 with a grade of C or better, CHM 230.

BIO 469 Cell Biology (4 credits)
A study of processes common to life at the cellular level including: biochemical and structural organizations, membrane function, motility, signal transduction, growth, division and genetic regulation of the cell. Pre-requisites: BIO 111 and 112 with a grade of C or better; CHM 229 and Junior standing.

BIO/CHM/ENV/PHY 473 Research Methods (2 credits)
An introduction to independent scientific research with emphasis on experimental design, literature survey, data collection, and analysis. Pre-requisite: Consent of the instructor.

BIO/CHM 2/3/482 Directed Topics (2 or 4 credits)
This course gives the student experience in helping teach a college science laboratory. Students enrolled in this course will aid in lab preparations, teaching of labs and/or design of experiments. Course may be taken more than once for a total of no more than eight credit hours and applies toward the major. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Pre-requisites: Junior standing, consent of the instructor and academic advisor.

BIO 1/2/3/485 Special Topics (4 credits)
Study in an area of interest related to biology. May be taken more than once. Pre-requisite: Consent of instructor.

BIO 2/3/486 Independent Research (variable credit)
Laboratory and/or field research in which a student pursues an investigation of a selected area. Includes Honors Program research. Pre-requisites: Consent of instructor, academic advisor, division chairperson.

BIO/CHM/ENV/PHY 498 Seminar (2 credits)
A survey of the literature in an area of current interest in the natural sciences. Special emphasis is placed on interpretation of published work. Pre-requisite: Consent of the instructor.