* Some of the above courses have prerequisites that must be met. Only
BIO 150, 350, and BIO 450 may be taken as directed studies. A CLEP test
is available for BIO 101 and BIO 102.
A degree in biochemistry prepares the student for several postgraduate
activities, including graduate study in the life sciences and professional
careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and agriculture. Current
biochemical research in the biology department is focused on the interactions
between plants and plant pathogenic viruses.
* This emphasis may be used as a minor only by students majoring in wildlife
management.
Any student planning a premedical, predental or physical therapy program
should see the preprofessional section of this catalog. A student who
anticipates a biology career such as forestry, wildlife biology or technical
work, or who will be considering further studies should plan his/her program
with the advice of the biology department.
Students must take BIO 304, EDU 300 and EDU 330 simultaneously.
Course
Descriptions
101 General Biology I 4 hours F
Students will examine concepts and theories in the following areas: the
philosophy and methods of science; ecology; cell structure and function;
genetics; and evolution. Three lectures, one laboratory. This course is
intended to primarily serve majors in Biological Sciences.
General Education: Critical & Collaborative Thinking – Science
Technology & Human Experience
102 General Biology II 4 hours S
This course includes the philosophy and methods of science, nutrition,
gas exchange, internal transport, osmoregulation, chemical control,
nervous control, reproduction, development, diversity and classification
of organisms. Three lectures, one laboratory. Three lectures, one laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIO 101
115 Environmental Science 4 hours TBA
Students will study the interactions between humans and the environment.
Basic principles of biology are included to provide a basis for understanding
the problems of overpopulation, depletion of resources and pollution,
as well as how to achieve a sustainable environment. Three lectures,
one laboratory.
General Education: Critical & Collaborative Thinking – Science
Technology & Human Experience
150/350 Readings in Biology 1 hour F,S
This course includes assigned readings and term papers in biological
literature. Students may earn a total of two hours of credit for the
major or minor.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
203 Comparative Zoology 4 hours F10
Students will study the gross morphology of representative vertebrates
and invertebrates. The class will consider taxonomy, evolution, anatomy,
physiology and behavior. Two lectures, two laboratories.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 and BIO 102.
211 Human Anatomy 4 hours F
This is an introduction to the structure of the human body. The class
will consider a balanced study of developmental, cellular, histological
and gross levels of anatomy and its application to students in health
and biological sciences. Three lectures, one laboratory.
221 Plant Morphology 4 hours F09
This course is a comparative study of the structure and reproduction
of algae, fungi, mosses, ferns and seed plants. Two lectures, two laboratories.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 and BIO 102.
222 Microbiology 4 hours S
Students will study the biology of bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds
and certain animal parasites. Lectures and laboratory exercises cover
microbiological techniques, morphology, anatomy, growth, reproduction,
physiology and genetics. Three lectures, two laboratories.
Prerequisite: CHM 113 or CHM 150.
275 Field Experience 1-2 hours TBA
299 Selected Topics – Basic 1-4 hours TBA
302 Ecology 4 hours F09
Students will study the principles governing the relationships of plants,
animals and their environment. Three lectures, one laboratory, including
field trips.
Prerequisites: BIO 101, BIO 102 and MTH 130.
304 Science Teaching Methods 4 hours F10
This course is an introduction to the texts, manuals, materials, apparatus
and methods of teaching science. Two lectures, two laboratories. It
cannot be taken as a directed study.
Prerequisites: 20 hours of biological science, including BIO 101, BIO
102; CHM 150, PHS 100, EDU 201 and SPD 206.
Corequisites: EDU 300 and EDU 330.
312 Human Physiology 4 hours S
This course introduces students to the mechanisms that control the functioning
of the human body at the level of the cell, organ, organ system and
whole body. Three lectures, one laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHM 113 or CHM 150.
General Education: Critical & Collaborative Thinking – Science
Technology & Human Experience
315 Genetics 4 hours F10
This is an introduction to the study of genetics using classical and
molecular approaches. Topics covered include transmission genetics,
replication of DNA, gene expression and control, and population genetics.
Three lectures, one laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 and BIO 102.
317 Plant Systematics 4 hours S10
Students will study the principles of plant classification, identification
and nomenclature, including the systematic relationships of vascular
plants with an emphasis on flowering plants. Laboratories will include
field trips, identification of collections and techniques used in gathering
evidence for classification. Two lectures, two laboratories.
Prerequisites: BIO 101, BIO 102 and BIO 221.
319 Animal Development 4 hours F09
Students will study the development of animals through an integration
of descriptive, experimental and biochemical approaches. Topics include
gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation and formation of
organ rudiments. Two lectures, two laboratories.
Prerequisites: BIO 101 and BIO 102.
322 Plant Physiology 4 hours TBA
Students will study the physiology of plant nutrition and metabolism.
Topics include photosynthesis, respiration and water relations. Three
lectures, one laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 150 and CHM 160.
323 Mammalogy 4 hours F10
Topics covered in this course include the evolution, taxonomy, distribution,
adaptations, ecology and behavior of mammals. Three lectures, one laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 102 or consent of instructor.
324 Ornithology 4 hours S11
This course involves the study of the origin, evolution, structure,
behavior, adaptations, distribution and classification of birds. Three
lectures, one laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 102 or consent of instructor.
325 Principles of Wildlife Management 3 hours TBA
This course is an introduction to the basic principles used in the management
of wildlife and fish populations, their habitats and human uses. The
course is directed toward the presentation of general concepts that
are integral to understanding the discipline.
Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 102 or consent of instructor.
326 Limnology 4 hours F10
This course integrates the chemistry, physics, hydrology and ecology
of freshwater ecosystems. It also considers the human impact on these
systems. Three lectures, one laboratory, including field trips.
Prerequisites: BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 150, CHM 160, BIO 203 and BIO 221.
335 Introduction to Biochemistry 3 hours S11
(Refer to CHM 335)
336 Introduction to Biochemistry Lab 1 hour S11
(Refer to CHM 336)
341 Biochemistry I 4 hours F09
This is the first semester of a comprehensive biochemistry course providing
an introduction to the chemical and physical properties of biologically
important molecules. Topics to be discussed in this course include carbohydrates,
proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and enzymes.
Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 331 or consent of instructor.
342 Biochemistry II 4 hours S10
This is the second semester of a comprehensive biochemistry course with
emphasis on metabolism, energy utilization and synthesis of biologically
important molecules.
Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 341, CHM 331, CHM 332 or consent
of instructor.
344 Immunology 4 hours F09
This course provides an introduction into the chemical, genetic and
biological properties of immune responses, acquired immunity and the
production of antibodies.
Prerequisite: BIO 315, BIO 341 and BIO 342, or BIO 335 and BIO 336 or
consent of instructor.
346 Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology 4 hours S10
This course focuses on the study of the structure and function of the
cell and its subcellular components. The course is designed to provide
an understanding of membrane and cellular physiology from a molecular
aspect.
Prerequisite: BIO 315, BIO 341 and BIO 342, or BIO 335 and BIO 336 or
consent of instructor.
400 Research 1-4 hours F,S
This course involves advanced independent work using biological methods.
Students will choose a research activity acceptable to the biology department.
Prerequisites: BIO 101, BIO 102, an approved proposal and consent of
instructor.
403 Research in Biochemistry 1-4 hours F,S
This course is designed to provide an introduction into the methodology
and techniques used in the modern biochemistry research laboratory.
Students are encouraged to design and investigate an individual research
project within the instructor’s scope of research and to present
their results.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
410 Physiology of Exercise 3 hours F
(Refer to SPX 410)
450 Internship 1-4 hours F,S
Internships are available in allied health fields, biochemistry, wildlife
management and other biological vocations.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
499 Selected Topics – Advanced 1-4 hours TBA