General Catalog for 2009-10

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(BIOL) Biology

1014.0 General Biology (Zoology)

A study of the animal kingdom from the standpoint of systematics with

emphasis upon the progressive advances of tissue organization, physi-

ology, and reproductive adaptation, including a consideration of eco-

logical principles and economic importance of the major animal groups.

Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. [CAC-W]

Fall/Spring

1024.0 General Biology (Botany)

A study of the plant kingdom from the standpoint of systematics with

emphasis upon the progressive advances of tissue organization, physi-

ology, and reproductive adaptation, including a consideration of eco-

logical principles and economic importance of the major plant groups.

Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. (WAC)

Fall/Spring

2014.0 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

A study of the organization of the human body, its tissues and the

structure and functional relationships in the integumentary, skeletal,

muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: Four hours of biology.

Fall

2024.0 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

A continuation of BIOL 2014 concentrating on the cardiovascular,

endocrine, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems.

Prerequisite: Four hours of Biology.

Spring

3014.0 Microbiology

A study of bacteria and other life forms from the standpoint of class-

ification, morphology, physiology and environmental factors, and of

the relation of bacteria to water, foods, industrial processes and

diseases. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Pre-

requisites: Four hours of Biology or CORE 2323, Eight hours of Chem-

istry; Junior standing.

Fall

3034.0 Ecology

A study of principles governing the relationships between plants,

animals and their environment. Consideration is given to local aquatic

and terrestrial communities. Lectures, laboratories and field trips.

Prerequisites: BIOL 1014, 1024 and four hours of Chemistry.

Fall

3064.0 Neuroscience

An introduction to the biological substrate of behavior and exper-

ience, especially as expressed in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and

behavioral neuroscience. Prerequisiste: CORE 2323 or BIOL 1014.

Also listed as PSYC 3064.

Spring

3801.0 3801-3894. Individual Study, Group Study, Research

This course is offered to provide competent students an opportunity to

do independent study and research. Prior to registration, a student is

required to obtain approval from a professor in the department who

consents to serve as faculty supervisor. For Travel Study trips,

multiple trips may be taken, but only one travel course will count

toward the minimum hours for a biology major or minor. Prerequisite:

Permission of supervising faculty member and department chairman.

On Demand

4001.0 Experimental Research

A course in lab or field research in biological science. Course may be

taken only once for credit. Prerequisite; 12 hours of Chemistry;

BIOL 1014, 1024 and 8 additional hours in Biology. [CAC-W and CAC-O]

Fall/Spring

4013.0 Histology and Microtechniques.

Lecture and laboratory dealing with primary tissues of vertebrate

animals. A practical course for laboratory technicians, pre-medical

students, and other Biology students. Prerequisite: BIOL 2014.

Spring

4042.0 Molecular Techniques Laboratory.

This laboratory course will cover theoretical and practical applica-

tions of molecular laboratory techniques in the context of cellular

and genetic research. It will address isolation and characterization

of cellular macromolecules; standard macromolecular hybridization and

identification techniques; amplification, alteration, cloning,

sequencing, and expression of genetic material; basic cell culture;

enzyme kinetics; common reporter assays; DNA microarrays; and other

techniques applicable to modern research in genetics and cell biology.

Prerequisites: twelve hours of biology, eight hours of chemistry. Co-

requisites: BIOL 4053 Genetics or 4063 Cell and Molecular Biology or

CHEM 4023 Biochemistry or written permission of instructor and chair.

Students co-enrolled in BIOL 4053 or 4063 will receive priority place-

ment in this lab.

Fall/Spring

4054.0 Genetics.

Spring

4064.0 Cell and Molecular Biology.

Fall

4801.0 4801-4894. Individual Study, Group Study, Research

See BIOL 3801-3894 for course details and requirements. For Travel

Study trips, multiple trips may be taken, but only one travel course

will count toward the minimum hours for a biology major or minor.

On Demand