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“A degree in biology provides students with a variety of career opportunities in education, industry and graduate/professional school.” – Kelli K. Sapp, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Course Descriptions BIO 1100. Biology: A Human Perspective. A study of biological principles, with emphasis on their application to the human organism. This course will introduce the student to the process of scientific inquiry along with cell level processes, continuance of the human species and maintenance of the human body. Course consists of three lecture and two laboratory hours per week, and is recommended for students who are seeking a singlesemester course. Course fee is $25. Four credits. [N] BIO 1120. The Human Body and Exercise. This course is designed to present the physiological and musculoskeletal systems as they relate to the biomechanics of exercise. Skeletal, muscular, pulmonary and cardiovascular system structure and function will be emphasized. Course consists of three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Course fee is $25. Four credits. [N] BIO 1399. Introduction to Biological Principles and Literature I: Cellular and Molecular Processes. This course is a study of the general principles of living systems with a focus on chemical, cellular, and metabolic levels of biological organization, emphasizing the role of genetics and evolution. The acquisition of primary literature via electronic data retrieval systems will be emphasized. Students will learn to read and interpret research and review papers, write summaries, and present scientific information orally. For pre-pharmacy students only; does not count toward the biology major. Three 60-minute lecture periods and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Course fee is $25. Three credits. [N]
BIO 1400. Introduction to Biological Principles and Literature Laboratory. This is an introductory lab course focused on chemical, cellular, and metabolic levels of biological organization, emphasizing the role of genetics and evolution. The acquisition of basic scientific lab skills including data analysis will be emphasized. Students will learn to read and interpret research and review papers, write summaries and present scientific information orally. For pre-pharmacy students only; does not count toward the biology major. Corequisite: BIO 1399. One 3 hour laboratory period per week. One credit. BIO 1500. Principles of Cell Biology. This course is a study of the general principles of living systems with a focus on the chemical, cellular, and metabolic levels of biological organization. The acquisition of primary literature via electronic data retrieval systems will be emphasized. Students will learn to read and interpret research and review papers, write summaries and present scientific information orally. Corequisite: BIO 1501. Three credits. BIO 1501. Principles of Cell Biology Lab. An introductory lab course focused on the chemical, cellular, and metabolic levels of biological organization. The acquisition of basic scientific lab skills including data analysis will be emphasized. Students will learn to preform cell biology techniques, develop and interpret graphical representations of their data, and communicate scientific information in written and oral formats. Corequisite: BIO 1500. One credit.