Biology Course Descriptions (Biol)
Laboratories must be taken concurrently with the lecture courses but will be graded separately. 108-4 The Human Body An exploration of the process of science research, using the human body as a study system. Concepts covered include the structure and function of cells and organ systems as well as human genetics and health. (Not for major or minor credit.) 3/1 credits. Spring and fall of odd years 110‑4 Environmental Science (Lec/Lab) A study of our natural environment and the physical and biological principles functioning in it. Emphasis on human activities and effects. (Not for major or minor credit.) 3/1 credits. Fall and spring of even years 150‑4 Introduction to Biology I (Lec/Lab) Principles and processes of biology, including biochemistry, cell biology, histology, genetics, and evolution. 3/1 credits. Fall and spring 151‑4 Introduction to Biology II (Lec/Lab) Principles and processes of biology, including botany, ecology, the biology of selected animal systems, animal diversity, and behavior. Prerequisite: Biol 150. 3/1 credits. Spring 201‑1 Biology Orientation An exposure to literature searches, reading scientific papers, the methods of science, experimental design and analysis, science in society, the biology curriculum, and career opportunities in the biological sciences. Required for all biology majors in their sophomore year. Fall 208‑5 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec/Lab) A study of the structure and function of the human body, including gross and micro-anatomy. Physiological principles at the organ system and organ levels are emphasized. Focus on integumentary, skeletal, muscular nenous and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: Biol 150, Chem 113, Chem 114, or Chem 133. (In the 208-209 sequence, only 208 will count for major credit.) 4/1 credits. Fall 63
209‑5 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Lec/Lab) Continuation of Biol 208. Focus on cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: Biol 208. (Not for major credit.) 4/1 credits. Spring 210-1 Medical Terminology Knowledge of medical terminology. Fall and spring 216-4 Microbiology (Lec/Lab) A study of the characteristics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, microorganisms), and principles of their growth and control. Interactions between host and microbe, including host defenses, infectious diseases, and epidemiology are also included. Prerequisite: Biol 151, Chem 113, Chem 114, or Chem 133. 4/1 credits. Fall 235‑2 Human Parasitology (Lec/Lab) This combined lecture/laboratory course presents an overview of human parasitology with an emphasis on the medically relevant parasites. It is primarily designed for clinical laboratory science students. The course will cover basic knowledge of life cycles, pathologies produced, and laboratory diagnosis of human parasites. Prerequisite: Biol 151. Spring 304‑5 Invertebrate Zoology (Lec/Lab) A study of the biological diversity of invertebrate animals, focused on the evolution, ecology, and morphology of major phyla. Prerequisite: Biol 151. 3/2 credits. Fall, even years 305‑5 Cell Biology (Lec/Lab) A study of cell structure and function with emphasis on the eukaryotic cell and cellular processes. Prerequisites: Biol 151, Chem 134, and junior standing or permission. 4/1 credits. Fall 306‑5 Vertebrate Zoology (Lec/Lab) A study of biological diversity of vertibrate animals, focused on the evolutionary history, ecology and morphology of major lineages. Prerequisites: Biol 151 and junior standing or permission. 3/2 credits. Spring, odd years