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Biology
BIO 315. Cell and Molecular Biology 4 credits This course focuses on the structure and function of animal cells. The major topics are: elements important to life, macromolecules, enzyme action, cellular organelles, cell respiration, apoptosis, cellular reproduction, proteins, and the molecular biology of cancer. Lab includes current biotechnological techniques. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIO 121-122; CHE 121, 122 or 206. Fall BIO 316. Immunology 3 credits This course focuses on how multicellular organisms defend themselves against disease. Immunology is an all-encompassing science that includes aspects of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, and genetics. Prerequisites: BIO 121, 122, 215. (Spring of odd numbered years) BIO 317. Physiology of Exercise 3 credits An in-depth study of human physiological response to exertional stress. Emphasis will be on neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems as well as overall metabolism and thermal regulation. Some participatory demonstrations will be included. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisites: BIO 206 and 207. Spring BIO 318. Evolution 3 credits This course will explain the concept of evolution, the evidence for evolution, the mechanisms driving evolution, and the causes of biological diversity. The course covers concepts in population genetics, cladistics, natural selection, and speciation. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 121, 122, 201 and 202. (Spring of odd numbered years) BIO 321. Biochemistry I (Cross-listed as CHE 321) 3 credits A survey of the fundamentals of biochemistry including such topics as lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes and cellular metabolism. Three hours of lecture each week. The laboratory (CHE 321L) contains qualitative and quantitative laboratory experiments on the nature and properties of biological materials. Prerequisite: CHE 212 with grade of C- or better. Fall BIO 321L. Biochemistry Lab (Cross-listed as CHE 321L) 1 credit The laboratory compliments BIO 321 (Biochemistry I) and contains qualitative and quantitative laboratory experiments on the nature and properties of biological materials. Co-requisite: BIO 321. Fall BIO 325. Biometry (cross-listed as MAT 325, Applied Statistics II) 3 credits This course is a continuation of MAT 215 (Applied Statistics I) and is designed to help students gain facility with common statistical models where both the response variable and predictors (explanatory factors) are quantitative or categorical. Prerequisite: MAT 215. (Fall of even numbered years) BIO 326. Histology and Molecular Biology (Cross-listed as FSC 326) 4 credits This course emphasizes the cellular and molecular characteristics of human/mammalian tissues. Topics include structure, function and recognition of histological sections of human tissues. Labs include histological and microscopy techniques, and cell identification. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIO 121, 122; CHE 121, 122 or 206. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.) BIO 406. Genetics 4 credits The course covers the principles of inheritance including transmission (classical), molecular, forensic applications, and population genetics. The main focus of the course is human genetics and genetic engineering. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisites: BIO 122; CHE 207 or 211. The department also recommends completion of one biology course numbered 300 or higher. Spring BIO 407. Neurophysiology 3 credits An in-depth look at the physiology of the nervous system, including neuronal electrical function, chemical signal transmission, and sensory transduction. Course will examine historically important research as well as the latest advances in the field. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 206 and 207. (Spring of even numbered years)