300
Vertebrate natural history emphasizing evolution, systematics, identification and general ecology studied through lecture, discussion, field trips and laboratory work. Includes experience in specimen preparation. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a grade of C- or better; or BIO 218.
Credits
3(2-3)
Current technology and the ethical implications of issues such as contraception, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, cloning, genetic engineering, abortion, and euthanasia. Prerequisite: Completion of Group II requirements of the University Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Inheritance in humans, including genetic mechanisms, human populations, medical syndromes, eugenics and genetic counseling. Does not count toward Biology major or the Biology minor. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course covers concepts of animal behavior in invertebrate and vertebrate organisms, including antipredator, foraging and social behaviors, and behaviors associated with reproduction and cognition. This course does not count toward the Biology majors or the Biology minor. Recommended: One of:
BIO 101, 105QR, 111, 151, 165; completion of at least 26 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
General microbiology course that explores the cell structure, metabolism, genetics, and diversity of microorganisms. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better.
Credits
4(3-3)
Interdisciplinary investigation exploring conservation of biological diversity from the gene, population, species, ecosystem, landscape, and global levels. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Eukaryotic cellular structure and function, including experimental methods, membranes, trafficking, signaling, cytoskeleton, the cell cycle, and other cellular processes. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Laboratory experience emphasizing the theory and practice of techniques used in basic cell and molecular biology research and their applications in biotechnology. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a grade of C- or better; or
BIO 211 with a grade of C- or better and a signed major in Biochemistry; or
BIO 324 or 326;
CHM 132.
Credits
3(1-5)
Principles and practice of light microscopy including the use of dissecting, brightfield, and fluorescence microscopes; sample preparation of living and preserved specimens; and image analysis. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better; permission of instructor.
Credits
3(2-2)
A lecture/field course introducing the physical, chemical, and biotic properties of soils, soil classification and mapping, and soil resource issues. Identical to
GEO 334. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites:
CHM 120 or 131; one of the following:
GEO 105,
GEL 100, 101, 105, 130QR; or
BIO 212, 213 with a C- or better.
Credits
3(2-2)
Cross Listed Courses
GEO 334
Comparison of the anatomy of vertebrates and close relatives with emphasis on evolutionary interpretation, systematics, ontogeny, functional morphology and adaptation. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a grade of C- or better; or BIO 218.
Credits
4(3-3)
The relationship of humans to their environment and the environmental consequences of human activities. Topics include climate change, biological invasions, biodiversity loss, emerging infectious diseases. Does not count toward biology majors or the biology minor. This course may be offered in an online format. This course may be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. Prerequisites: One of:
BIO 101, 105, 110. Recommended: BIO 203 or 218.
Credits
3(2-3)
Survey of pesticide characteristics, hazardous wastes, ground and surface water contaminants, air pollution, acid rain, and other environmental pollution concerns. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better; or
BIO 208,
CHM 132 and a signed Environmental Health and Safety major; or
BIO 211,
CHM 132 and a signed Biochemistry major.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to the ecology of freshwater systems with an emphasis on the natural history, identification, and collection of freshwater organisms. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better.
Credits
3(2-3)
This course will familiarize students with the biology of marine life. Physical factors, communities, and human impacts on the world’s oceans will be presented. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 with a grade of C- or better; or BIO 218 with a grade of C- or better. Recommended:
CHM 131.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of the diversity of physiological mechanisms in animals, with emphasis on inter-species comparisons to highlight patterns of physiological adaptation. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better; or BIO 218 and one of:
CHM 132, 342.
Credits
4(3-3)
The study of plant function including processes such as photosynthesis, water movement, growth and development, and plant response to environmental stress. Prerequisites: BIO 203 or
BIO 212, 213 with a C- or better;
CHM 120, 127 or 132. Recommended:
CHM 421 or 425.
Credits
4(3-3)
The functioning of the mammalian body and its component parts, with an emphasis on human systems. Prerequisites:
BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better; or
BIO 208 or 211 with a C- or better and one of the following: a signed major in biology in any option, biology/biomedical sciences, biochemistry, dietetics, exercise science, neuroscience, or a signed science minor;
CHM 132 or 342.
Credits
4(3-3)
Topics of special interest that are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: Course prerequisites will be announced in the Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)