Biology[101-341]

[101-341] [344-442] [444-502]

BIOL 101,102. General Biology. 4crs. An introductory sequence of two courses designed for all Biology majors that presents the unifying concepts of contemporary biology at all organizational levels through integrated lectures and laboratories. All basic life properties in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems are studied.

BIOL 200. Genetics. 4 crs. Introduction to the study of the chemical composition and structure of the genetic material and its transmission and function in development and metabolism. Combines classical and molecular-biological approaches to the understanding of mechanisms of inheritance. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 204. Science and Public Policy. 3 crs. This course explores ethical, historical, and political aspects of the utilization of scientific knowledge for the development of public policy.

BIOL 205. Invertebrate Biology. 4 crs. Study of representative invertebrates, including the morphology, life history, and phylogenetic relationships. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 207. Biosphere. 4 crs. An examination of the evolutionary history of the dynamics of the biosphere (the upper few kilometers of the crust, atmosphere, oceans, and anthroposhere) with particular focus on the role of life in the regulation of chemical and physical conditions. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 208. Native Plants. 4 crs. Nontechnical field and laboratory course dealing with the collection, identification, preparation, and uses of native wild plants. BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 210. Field Biology. 4 crs. Field course involving the collection, preservation, and identification of native and introduced Flora and Fanua. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 217, 218, 317, 318. Directed Readings for Sophomores and Juniors. 1 cr. Pursuit of an independent literature research problem in one subdiscipline. Honors course.

BIOL 220. General Microbiology. 4 crs. Introductory lecture-laboratory course which deals with the microbial world: procaryotes, eucaryotes, and the acellular microorganisms. Emphasizes the microbial cell structure and function, growth and control, genetics, taxonomy, host-parasite interactions, microbial diseases and control, ecology and biotechnology. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102

BIOL 230. Ecology. 4 crs. This lecture-laboratory course considers how the physical and biotic environments of animal and plant species influence patterns of distribution and abundance, with specific emphasis on features of natural communities. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 240. Evolution. 3 crs. or (4 crs. with lab.) Includes the study of Darwin’s theory of evolution and its implications, evidences from various biological disciplines supporting Darwin’s evolutionary theory, chemical evolution, and organic evolution from the cell to modern man. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102; BIOL 200.  

BIOL 252. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates. 4 crs. Consists of lectures, laboratories, and discussions on metazoan evolution chordate evolution, taxonomy, development, anatomy, and function. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 253. Plant Anatomy. 4 crs. Lecture-laboratory course dealing with the study of the structure and development of the cells, tissues, and organs of vascular plants. Prerequisites: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 190, 290, 390, 490. Independent Investigations. 3 crs. Conception and development of an independent research project.

BIOL 302. Organismal Biology. 4 crs. A comprehensive study of form, physiology, and phylogeny in the major groups of living organisms. Emphasis on the commonality of mechanisms utilized for growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environmental change by different groups of organisms. MARC Honor Course.

BIOL 310. Cell Biology. 4 crs. Examines the chemistry, structure, and function of cells and their components and the microscopic details of mammalian tissues and organs. Prerequisites: BIOL 101/102.

BIOL 315. Quantitative Biology. 3 crs. An introduction to quantitative methods of measuring biological processes, evaluating and interpreting experimental data, and monitoring biological phenoma. Marc Honors Course.

BIOL 320. Molecular Biology. 4 crs. Discussion and experimentation covering the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes and their gene products. Regulation of genetic expression is stressed. The theoretical basis and application of current research techniques used in basic and applied molecular biology and genetic engineering are covered. Prerequisites: BIOL 101/102, BIOL 200, one year of general college chemistry and one year of organic chemistry.

BIOL 329. Global Environment.  This course is an introduction to global ecology. It considers the critical problems facing humanity with regard to environmental ecological damage, agriculture, climatic change and depletable mineral, water and energy resources. All spatial scales are discussed with emphasis on global/local/urban interrelations and their impact on human health and ecosystems. The global environmental/ecological crisis I discussed in the context of North/South relations. Prerequisite: BIOL 101/102 or consent of the instructor.

BIOL 331. History and Philosophy of Science. 3 crs. A study of the major philosophical principles that have led to the development of the scientific method and the major discoveries of science.

BIOL 340. Bacterial Physiology. 4 crs. Comprehensive study of biochemical mechanisms and physiological behavior in bacteria. Prerequisites BIOL 220, and CHEM. 142.

BIOL 341. Animal Physiology. 4 crs. Lecture-laboratory course covering the muscles, nervous system, reproduction, and physiological regulation. Prerequisite: BIOL101/102.