Biology 310‑5 Ecology (Lec/Lab) Principles of population and community ecology, exemplified by plant and animal populations with emphasis on population dynamics, trophic relationships, and environmental factors affecting the community. Prerequisites: Biol 151 and Chem 134. 3/2 credits. Fall, odd years 312‑5 Developmental Biology (Lec/Lab) Patterns and principles of animal development with an emphasis on echinoderm and chordate developmental systems. Prerequisites: Biol 151 and junior year or permission. 4/1 credits. Fall, odd years 320-5 Animal Physiology (Lec/Lab) A study of basic physiological principles. Selected organ systems of animal phyla will be studied in detail. Prerequisites: Biol 209 or Biol 306 and Math 203, 204, or permission. 3/2 credits. Spring, even years 325‑2 Histology (by arrangement) A study of mammalian cell structure, tissues, and their organization. Prerequisite: Biol 208 or Biol 306. 333‑4 Hematology (Lec/Lab) A detailed study of the nature and functions of human blood and clinical identification of blood‑related diseases. Course primarily designed for CLS majors. Prerequisite: Biol 209 or permission. 3/1 credits. Fall 335‑3 Immunology (Lec/Lab) An introduction to human immunochemistry, immunobiology, and development of the immune system. Prerequisite: Biol 216 or Biol 224. 2/1 credits. Spring 402‑1–4 Research Problems By permission of the department chair. Fall and spring 412-4 Molecular Biology (Lec/Lab) A study of the structure and function of nucleic acids, the replication of DNA, and the regulation of the gene. Laboratory experience will involve the application of recombinant DNA techniques to
molecular biology. Prerequisite: Biol 305. 2/2 credits. Spring, even years 413‑3 Biochemistry I The study of the important classes of biochemicals as well as enzymes and enzyme function. (Same as Chem 413) Prerequisite: Chem 344. Fall, even years 414-3 Biochemistry II The study of intermediary metabolism and the synthesis and breakdown of small biomolecules. Prerequisite: Biol 413. Spring, odd years 425-1 Biology Seminar I A focused investigation of a current topic in biology. Required of all majors (senior year). Fall 426-1 Biology Seminar II A continuation of Biol 425. Required of all majors. Spring 430‑5 Genetics (Lec/Lab) A study of the principles and processes of inheritance. Classical, molecular, and population genetics are discussed. Prerequisites: Three courses in biology, including Biol 305 or permission. 4/1 credits. Spring, odd years 442-4 Evolution (Lec/Lab) A study of changes in biological systems at the molecular, organismal, and populational levels. These biological changes are studied in the framework of concepts and causal mechanisms. Prerequisite: Biol 151 or permission. 3/1 credits. Spring, even years 200‑1–4 300‑1–4 400‑1–4 Directed Studies (by arrangement) Course content and requirements to be established jointly by the student and instructor. 495‑1–4 Independent Study (by arrangement) Course content and requirements to be established jointly by the student and instructor. 59