Course Offerings

Biology

BIOL 101  BIOLOGY SURVEY I. Study of the nature, diversity, and classification of life; ecology; cells and cell cycles, mendelian and modern genetics evolution and evolution theory.  Intended for those not majoring in biology.          4

BIOL 151  GENERAL BIOLOGY I.  The introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology.  Presents the concepts of cell biology, evolution, heredity, molecular genetics and ecology.        4

BIOL 165  GENERAL ZOOLOGY.  A phylogenetic approach to the study of animal diversity emphasizing evolutionary relationships and structure and function of animal systems. Includes significant weekly laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151.                4

BIOL 201  GENERAL BOTANY.  A phylogenetic approach to the study of plant diversity and evolutionary relationships emphasizing structure and function of plant systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151.               4

BIOL 291  SPECIAL PROBLEMS.  A student independently studies a biology topic with help from instructor.   1-4

BIOL 292  TOPICS.  Topics of special interest in
biology.                                                       1-4

BIOL 301  PLANT SYSTEMATICS.  Principles of phylogeny, classification, nomenclature, and evolution; demonstrations, field study and laboratory practice in collection, preserving and identifying plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 151 and BIOL 201.           4

BIOL 311   PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY.  Basic principles of ecology including the subdisciplines of physiological ecology, population ecology, community ecology, evolutionary ecology, and ecosystems ecology from both a theoretical and applied aspect. Prerequisite: BIOL 151.  4

BIOL 323  HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY.  Study of the structure and function of the human body including interrelationships among body systems. Includes significant weekly laboratory exercises. Prerequisite:  BIOL 151, or consent of instructor and BIOL 101.    4

BIOL 331  MICROBIOLOGY.  This will be a study of the morphology and physiology of representatives of various groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Prerequisite: BIOL 151                4

BIOL 343  CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. Studies of structure, molecular composition, physiology, heredity and growth of cells form the contents of this course. Prerequisite: BIOL 151                 4

BIOL 363  ORNITHOLOGY.  Identification of bird species; life histories, ecology, habits, and special structural and physiological adaptations of various groups. Prerequisite: BIOL 151                       3

BIOL 371  GENETICS.  Principles governing the nature, transmission and function of hereditary material with application to plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 151.        4

BIOL 450  AQUATIC BIOLOGY.  Field-based  small group and individual investigations of the fresh water habitat and the organisms living therein. Ponds, lakes and streams are characterized. Concepts integrated in laboratory and computer exercises. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 and BIOL 331, or consent of the instructor.                                             4

BIOL 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.
A student independently studies a biology topic with help from instructor.               1-4

BIOL 492  TOPICS. Advanced topics of special interest in biology.      1-5

BIOL 498  UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP.  An independent project involving integration of the student’s total academic experience in science and technology. Prior application required.  1-6