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BIOLOGY BIO 198. Tropical Marine Biology Exploration of tropical marine habitats including coral reefs, rocky shores, turtle grass and mangrove swamps. Ecological and behavioral adaptations, trophic structure, and species composition are also studied. Snorkeling at offshore reefs is expected, and SCUBA diving is available. The course meets weekly during the winter term in preparation for a 10-day field trip to a tropical field station. Corequisite: BIO 199. 3 credits. BIO 199. Tropical Marine Biology Lab The identification of marine organisms and an independent research project in marine biology. Corequisite: BIO 198. 1 credit. BIO 200. Microbiology The study of bacteria and other microbes with emphasis on their structure and function, ecology, biochemistry, and research methodologies. The course reviews the biology of microbes and their use as biological and medical research tools. Prerequisites: BIO 142. 1 credit. BIO 201. Microbiology Lab An examination of microbes in the biosphere. Microbial collection, culturing, product analysis, aseptic techniques and microscopy are emphasized. Corequisite: BIO 200. 1 credit. BIO 202. Health Career Seminar A multi-faceted course designed to provide information and prepare students interested in becoming a health professional. In addition to guest speakers from a variety of health disciplines, the content of the course will include an extensive review of medical terminology, standardized test preparation, personal statement review, and interviewing skills. 3 credits. BIO 210. Botany An introduction to the major divisions of nonvascular and vascular plants. Includes basic studies of plant taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, growth, evolution, and ecology. Prerequisites: BIO 146. Corequisite: BIO 210. 3 credits. BIO 211. Botany Lab Field and laboratory experiences in plant morphology, identification, ecology, and experiments in plant physiology. Corequisite: BIO 210. 1 credit. BIO 216. Plants and People People depend on plants for food, clothing, shelter, medicines, and a host of other daily needs. This course examines the varied and complex interrelationships between plants and people. Major topics include domestication processes, the Green Revolution, intentional and unintentional modification of plant communities, and an examination of those plants that provide drugs, food, beverages, and fibers necessary to daily life. 3 credits.
BIO 230. Invertebrate Zoology A comparative study of the major invertebrate phyla, their anatomy, physiology, behavior, and evolution. Major emphasis on invertebrate animals. Prerequisites: BIO 146. 3 credits.
BIOLOGY fulfill Biology major requirements. Prerequisites: BIO 240. Corequisite: BIO 251. 3 credits.
BIO 251. Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Physiological experimentation designed to illustrate topics covered in Bio 250. A specialized research project BIO 231. Invertebrate Zoology Lab is included. Corequisite: BIO 250. 1 credit. Field-based study of the morphology, behavior, adaptations, and ecology of invertebrate organisms, BIO 284. Animal Nutrition comparing various terrestrial, freshwater, and marine Basic scientific fundamentals of domestic livestock habitats. Corequisite: BIO 230. 1 credit. nutrition, which includes feeding and nutritional requirements by each species, reproductive, and BIO 234. Ornithology breeding requirements and general health nutritional Ornithology is the scientific study of birds with emphasis requirements. Animals of focus include dairy and beef on field studies of adaptive morphology, behavior and cattle, equine, canine, feline, porcine, and poultry. A ecology. Lectures and seminar sessions during the focus on feed will also be studied for various species in Winter term will address topics such as sexual selection regard to make-up, specific supplements and quantity. in birds, sensory physiology of migration and navigation, General anatomy and physiology will also be a focus, as and avian medicine. Bird identification, community well as general pathologies and nutritional deficiencies. ecology, and conservation issues related to climate Prerequisites: BIO 146. 3 credits. change will be addressed during the field component of class. Prerequisites: BIO 146, or BIO 148. Corequisite: BIO 290. Environmental Physiology BIO 235. 3 credits. This course includes the study of water and temperature regulation, high altitude, exercise and circadian BIO 235. Ornithology Lab physiology. It also includes a major library research Intensive field activities designed to provide direct project. Prerequisites: BIO 146. 3 credits. observations of avian diversity and behavior, relationship between habitat features and community BIO 292. Field Ecology diversity, and avian ecology in forests, grasslands, An in-depth study of the interactions between freshwater marshes, and marine environments. organisms and their environments. Topics include Corequisite: BIO 234. 1 credit. population structure and dynamics, community structure and dynamics, the diversity of ecosystems, BIO 240. Human Anatomy and Physiology I and behavioral ecology. Prerequisites: BIO 146. A study of the structural and functional relationships of Corequisite: BIO 293. 3 credits. cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the skeletal, muscular, and BIO 293. Field Ecology Lab nervous systems. Does not fulfill Biology major A series of basic field and laboratory investigations in requirements. Prerequisites: BIO 120. Corequisite: terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems based on the BIO 241. 3 credits. scientific method. Standard statistical principles and procedures will be used in the analysis of field and BIO 241. Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab laboratory data. Corequisite: BIO 292. 1 credit. A detailed study of the human anatomy of the organ systems discussed in Bio 240. Corequisite: BIO 240. BIO 294. Parasitology 1 credit. The study of biology of parasitic and pathogenic microorganisms that cause harm and disease in other BIO 244. Histology organisms, especially plants and animals. The parasites The study of cellular and molecular aspects of human discussed in this course may include fungi, protists, tissue structures and their relationship to function and viruses, roundworms and flatworms as well as the physiology. Prerequisites: BIO 240, BIO 320,OR BIO animals that act as vectors and intermediate hosts in 334. Corequisite: BIO 245. 3 credits. the transmission of these pathogens from host to host. Prerequisites: BIO 200. 3 credits. BIO 245. Histology Lab A survey of tissues prepared for light and electron BIO 296. Biology of Development and Aging microscopic examination. Students will also gain an This course is designed to examine classical embryology introduction to basic immunofluorescence techniques. as well as organismal, cellular and genetic changes that Corequisite: BIO 244. 1 credit. accompany major transitions in development throughout the entire life cycle of animals, including BIO 250. Human Anatomy and Physiology II aging. As a seminar course we will examine the A continuation of Biology 240, including the circulatory, evolutionary basis of developmental patterns, and we respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine, and will explore the most current developments in science reproductive systems of the human body. Does not and medicine that interface with these phases of development. Prerequisites: BIO 142. 3 credits.
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