The Biology Department course offerings reflect the varied degree programs for which they are designed. Biology 1030 is a one semester course designed for the non-science major. It must be paired with a 4-hour science course from another discipline (ASTR, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS, or PSCI) to fulfill the 8-hour Natural Science general education requirement. The Biology 1010 and 1020 sequence is intended for those students needing to establish an eight-hour general education requirement. The Biology 1110 and 1120 sequence is designed for those students having a strong background and desiring a more in-depth survey of Biology than the 1010 sequence offers. No credit will be allowed for both Biology 1010 and 1110 or Biology 1020 and 1120. No credit may be given for Biology 1010 after successful completion of any higher level biology course.
BIOL 1010 Introduction to Biology I (4)
An introduction to the biological sciences with
an emphasis on basic concepts of the "building blocks of life" at the molecular
and cellular levels. Functions of cellular organelles, including synthesis,
genetics, cellular respiration, cell reproduction will be emphasized. Viruses
will be discussed. The Kingdoms Monera, Protista, and Fungi will be surveyed
phylogenetically; Animalia and Plantae will be introduced. Three lecture,
two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1020
Introduction to Biology II (4)
A continuation of Biological Science I with emphasis
on the Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae including tissues, morphology, evolutionary
relationships. Unifying and comparative features will be stressed. Attention
will be given to ecology and environmental issues. PREREQUISITE: BIOL
1010. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1030 Essentials of Biology (4)
A one-semester course covering selected topics
in Life Science. Intended for students whose program of study requires
one semester of laboratory science or to be combined with one semester
of Physical Science in satisfying the general education science requirement.
(Will NOT substitute for BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1020, apply toward
a major or minor in biology, nor satisfy any part of the pre-medical professional
curriculum.) Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1040 Environmental Science (4)
A survey of the major environmental issues and
concerns facing our planet.
From a background study of natural ecosystems and human population, the
course will survey the environmental, social, and economic consequences
of energy generation, resource consumption and pollution. Numerous
local field trips, including one or two weekend trips, will be a major
part of the course. Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per
week.
BIOL 1110
General Biology I (4)
A comprehensive course emphasizing cellular structure,
function and metabolism; molecular form and functioning of life; reproductive
and genetic patterns. Taxonomy is introduced and applied to a taxonomic
and morphologic survey of Monera, Protista, and Fungi Kingdoms. (This course
is designed for the biology major/minor and satisfies the science requirement
in pre-dentistry, engineering, pre-medical technology, pre-medicine, pre-nursing,
or pre-pharmacy curricula.) PREREQUISITE: High school Biology, or BIOL
1030; high school Chemistry, or CHEM 1030; an acceptable placement
score, or DSPR 0800; an acceptable placement score, or DSPW 0800.
Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 1120
General Biology II (4)
A continuation of BIOL 1110 with emphasis
on Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae in terms of tissue structure, comparative
morphology and physiology, life patterns, and taxonomy. Consideration will
also be given to the evolutionary and ecological interrelationships between
these and all life forms. PREREQUISITE: BIOL 1110. Three lecture,
three laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology
I (4)
A course primarily designed for students in nursing,
allied health, and those interested in biological sciences. Cell structure
and physiology tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular
system, and nervous system are studied. PREREQUISITE: An acceptable placement
score, or DSPR 0800; an acceptable placement score, or DSPW 0800.
Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy and Physiology
II (4)
A continuation of BIOL 2010 including the
cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, immunity, respiratory system,
digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, endocrine system, reproductive
systems, human development, and genetics. PREREQUISITE: BIOL 2010.
Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 2120
Genetics (4)
An introductory course surveying classical, molecular,
and evolutionary genetics. Emphasis on the experiments, techniques, and
theories forming the foundation of modern classical genetic research and its
applications. PREREQUISITE:
BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2010 with a grade
of "C" or better or permission of the department. Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 2230 Microbiology (4)
An introductory course in microbiology which
includes morphology, bacterial metabolism, cultivation, isolation, genetics,
physiology, pathogenesis, immunity, control of microorganisms. Bacteriological
and aseptic techniques are emphasized in the laboratory. PREREQUISITE:
Successful completion of BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2010 with a grade
of "C" or better. Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 110D Scientific Methods and Values
(2-3)
A course designed to teach critical thinking
skills through the application of scientific methods and values. Students
will research some of the more controversial topics of the late twentieth
century and write short papers on each. Class time will largely be spent
discussing these topics. Two lecture hours per week. (Same as PSCI 110D).
BIOL 276T* Selected Topics in Biology
(1-6)
A course which deals with topics carefully selected
to meet the needs of special groups. The course may be repeated for credit.
