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| BIOL 101 BIOLOGY SURVEY I. |
4 |
| 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. |
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| BIOL 151 GENERAL BIOLOGY I. |
4 |
| The introductory course for those majoring in biology and microbiology. Presents the concepts of cell biology, evolution, heredity, molecular genetics and ecology. |
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| BIOL 165 GENERAL ZOOLOGY. |
4 |
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. |
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| BIOL 201 GENERAL BOTANY. |
4 |
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. |
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| BIOL 291 SPECIAL PROBLEMS. |
1-4 |
| A student independently studies a biology topic with help from instructor. |
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| BIOL 292 TOPICS. |
1-4 |
| Topics of special interest in biology. |
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| BIOL 301 PLANT SYSTEMATICS. |
4 |
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 or consent of instructor. |
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| BIOL 311 PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY. |
4 |
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. |
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| BIOL 323 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. |
4 |
Study of the structure and function of the human body including interrelationships among body systems. Includes significant weekly laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite: BIOL 151. |
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| BIOL 331 MICROBIOLOGY. |
4 |
This will be a study of the morphology and physiology of representatives of various groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria.
Prerequisite: BIOL 151 |
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| BIOL 343 CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. |
4 |
Studies of structure, molecular composition, physiology, heredity and growth of cells form the contents of this course.
Prerequisite: BIOL 151 |
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| BIOL 363 ORNITHOLOGY. |
3 |
Identification of bird species; life histories, ecology, habits, and special structural and physiological adaptations of various groups.
Prerequisite: BIOL 151 |
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| BIOL 371 GENETICS. |
4 |
Principles governing the nature, transmission and function of hereditary material with application to plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms.
Prerequisite: BIOL 151. |
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| BIOL 450 AQUATIC BIOLOGY. |
4 |
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. |
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| BIOL 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY. |
1-4 |
| A student independently studies a biology topic with help from instructor. |
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| BIOL 492 TOPICS. |
1-5 |
| Advanced topics of special interest in biology. |
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| BIOL 498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP. |
1-6 |
| An independent project involving integration of the student’s total academic experience in science and technology. Prior application required. |
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