BIO - Biology

Introduces major biological processes occurring in animals and plants and basic concepts underlying the biology field. Includes corresponding lab.

A focused introductory look at the cellular processes of cell replication, transcription, translation, and genetics.  Designed to fill the gap between non-majors and majors for students transferring into Biology from other majors.  Prerequisite:  BIO 10043 Principles of Biology or instructor consent.

Introductory course for biology majors which studies the intricacies of living systems and research as process. Topics include scientific methodology, experimental design, data acquisition/manipulation, and presentation of findings. Students examine processes across the following levels of organization: molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.

Introductory study of the evolutionary phylogeny, morphology, anatomy, and physiology of plants and related autotrophs.  Lab component incorporated with lecture.  Prerequisites: BIO 12043 General Biology I or BIO 10043 Principles of Biology & Lab, BIO 10063 Foundations of Cell Biology, or instructor consent.

Introductory study of the evolutionary phylogeny, morphology, anatomy, and physiology of both invertebrate and vertebrate animals with pertinent discussion of other heterotrophs including fungi and protists.  Lab component incorporated with lecture.  Prerequisites:  BIO 12043 General Biology I or BIO 10043 Principles of Biology & Lab,  BIO 10063 Foundations of Cell Biology, or consent of instructor.

Integrated study of the structure and function of plants and animals with special attention paid to the phylogenic origins and relationships of taxonomic groups. Prerequisites: BIO 10043 Principles of Biology & Lab.

Two 2-hour labs per week that verify and supplement lecture material. Co-requisite: BIO 20343 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Studies function and anatomy of each system of the human body, including immunology. Prerequisite: BIO 10043 Principles of Biology. Co-requisite: BIO 20342 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab.

Systems approach to introduce the anatomy of the human body addressing all organ systems but emphasizing skeletal, muscular, neural, circulatory, respiratory, and urinary systems.  Prerequisite:  BIO 10043 Principles of Biology and Lab or BIO 12043 General Biology I.

Covers fundamental principles of nutrition. Discusses nutritional requirements of the human for the major segments of the life-span. Interrelationship of various nutrients also discussed. 

A continuation of BIO 12043.  Topics include the study of the mechanisms of evolution, geologic history, phylogeny, organismal diversity, ecology, and behavior.

A stand-alone field ecology course focusing on common techniques, equipment, statistical design, and interpretations of plant and animal sampling. Prerequisite or concurrent requisite: BIO 30743 Ecology or instructor consent.

Emphasizes skills in collection, culture and identification of bacteria using common staining methods and culture media. Co-requisite: BIO 30243 Microbiology.

Introduces microbiology with an emphasis on bacteria. Topics include prokaryote cell structure, metabolism and growth; medically significant bacteria, including epidemiology, pathogenicity and control; and ecological/industrial roles of bacteria. Prerequisites: BIO 10043 Principles of Biology & Lab and at least sophomore standing.

Course builds on content found in Human Anatomy.  Systems approach used to introduce the physiology of the human body addressing all organ systems but emphasizing skeletal, muscular, neural, circulatory, respiratory, and urinary systems.  Prerequisite: BIO 20433 Human Anatomy & Lab.

Examines relationship between human population and environment. Topics include: population growth, use and misuse of essential natural resources and pollution. Explores interaction of environmental aspects of human ecology with social, economic and political systems. Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing.

Introduces relationships between organisms and their environment, including role of natural selection, population and community ecology and the ecosystem-level processes  Prerequisites: BIO 22043 General Biology II or BIO 20013 Biology of Animals & Lab AND BIO 20003 Biology of Plants & Lab, MAT 20044 Introduction to Statistics, or instructor consent.

Introduces relationships between organisms and their environment, including role of natural selection, population and community ecology, and ecosystem-level processes. Emphasizes simulation and experimentation in testing of ecological hypotheses and use of microcomputers as a tool in data collection, analysis and presentation. Field trips required. Prerequisite: BIO 20043 Organismic Biology. Includes corresponding lab.

Course covers classical and modern genetics.  Topics include the cellular basis for genetic variability; mendelian and non-mendelian transmission; molecular mechanisms of information flow; gene linkage; population genetics and cancer.  Laboratory exercises focus on DNA isolation and analysis; biotechnology; proteomics and bioinformatics.  Prerequisites: BIO 10043 Principles of Biology & Lab; BIO 12043 General Biology I.

Emphasis of the course is identification, life history strategy and habitat requirements of vertebrate species within the major physiographic province of the state and region.

Lecture course involving a detailed study of the structure and function of eukaryotic cell organelles, including membrane structure and function, transport and targeting mechanisms, cellular energetics, molecular genetics, and hormone actions. Specific functions of immune system cells, their antibody products, and cell communication strategies are representative of one differentiated cell-type. Prerequisite: BIO 30243 Microbiology.

Co-requisite Lab for BIO 32100 Cell Biology & Immunology.

Course provides students with the tools necessary to plan, conduct, and present faculty-supervised, individual research.  Students will perform literature reviews, submit a research proposal for a senior research project, learn to establish sound experimental methodologies, manage and analyze data, and to present findings in both written and oral venues.  Prerequisite: MAT 32044 Inferential Statistics.

Students explore a particular area of interest through selected readings, assignments, lectures or field experiences.

Introduces the structure of biomolecules. Topics include: protein, carbohydrates, lipid structure and metabolism, enzyme kinetics, photosynthesis and protein synthesis.

Comparative study of the functional anatomy of major vertebrate groups. Covers three perspectives: Organisms remote past (phylogeny), its recent past or stages of early development (ontogeny), and present (morphology).  Laboratories involve detailed dissection of the lamprey eel (Petromyzon), the mud puppy (Necturus), and dogfish shark (Squalus), an advanced vertebrate, the cat (Felis cattus) and selected mammalian organs. Lab integrated with lecture. Prerequisites:  BIO 10043 Principles of Biology & Lab and BIO 20043 Organismic Biology. Includes corresponding lab.

A comparative study of animal physiology as adaptation.  Topics include thermal regulation, osmoregulation, digestion, circulation, respiration, excretion, sensation, movement and energy metabolism in vertebrates and invertebrates.

Explores scientific methodology, religious methodology and the relationship between these domains of inquiry. Brief survey of the historical relationship between science and religion (e.g., Christianity and the rise of western scientific method, the Galileo affair, etc.) and contemporary controversial issues such as Big Bang and evolution. Cross-listed with REL 41523, LAS 41523.

Introduction to biological basis of animal behavior with emphasis on adaptive significance of behavioral phenomena. Topics include: genetic basis of behavior, perceptual and effectual systems, ethology, neurophysiology, learning, animal communication, sexual behavior and the social systems. Prerequisites: BIO 20043 Organismic Biology and consent of instructor.

Study of developmental processes in living organisms. Utilizes comparative view of developmental patterns generated by cellular, chemical, and genetic control mechanisms. Lectures focus primarily on human development and address common developmental defects. Includes corresponding lab.

Directed-study course for students entering fields of professional medicine. Learn terminology applicable to the organ systems of the human body. Language acquisition will be enhanced by learning interchangeable word-bytes.

Integrative study and review of major concepts and principles of biology.

Students conduct an individualized research project under faculty supervision. Results are submitted in the form of a final report and departmental seminar. Students will also take a written comprehensive exam over the curriculum. Prerequisite: BIO 35523 Biology Research Methods.

A continuation of the capstone sequence for students seeking a BA in Biology.  Students perform an independent, rigorous literature review of their chosen topic as approved in the research methods course.  Project culminates in balanced original review manuscript and oral presentation.  Prerequisites:  Senior status and BIO 35523 Biology Research Methods.  BA students may opt to take BIO 49401 as an alternate.

Continuation of the capstone sequence for students seeking a BS in Biology.  Students carry out their independent research project approved in BIO 35523 Biology Research Methods.  Prerequisites:  Senior standing and BIO 35523 Biology Research Methods.