Schedule of Classes

Explores the science behind disease including the underlying biology, impact on students daily lives, and accuracy of media coverage.

Introduces the concept of biological molecules and discusses the role of these molecules in the genetics and cell biology of the organism.

Basic principles of evolutionary and ecological processes.

Emphasizes the basic principles of evolutionary and ecological processes through inquiry based laboratory exercises.

Introduces the concept of biological molecules and discusses the role of these molecules in the genetics and cell biology of the organism.

Emphasizes the concept of biological molecules and discusses the role of these molecules in the genetics and cell biology of the organism though inquiry based laboratory exercises.

Basic bacteriology, parasitology, virology, genetics, and principles of infection and immune response. Emphasis on application to health and disease.

A continuation of BIO 230 designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human physiology and pathophysiology. Lectures will address the function of all major organ systems of the body from a molecular and cellular perspective. Students gain an understanding of organ system integration in supporting homeostasis and also of how the disease process interrupts physiological systems.

Basic functions and related anatomy of a variety of organisms at various levels of organization. With laboratory.

Introduction to statistics including basic skills for summarizing data, basic probability theory and probability distributions necessary to understand and evaluate variation in environmental systems.

Individual reading and research projects for qualified underclassmen. Repeatable up to 3 semester hours. Pass/Fail.

Introduction to the fundamental principles of how the environment functions and how people interact with their environment. The emphasis will be on populations, resource use, pollution, disease and land-use and the associated ethical, economic and political concerns. The course is designed to integrate an understanding of the way in which people interact with their environment and use resources, the consequences of this interaction and mechanisms by which the impacts can be mitigated and sustainable systems achieved.

Gross anatomy; evolution of chordate structure.

Supervised research for qualified students in special areas of biology. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.

Basic bacterial cell biology and the human innate and adaptive immune systems. Focuses on and explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms used by bacterial pathogens to bypass the defenses of the body to cause infection in humans. Laboratory optional. Cross-listed as BIO 508.

Conservation biology is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the preservation of biological diversity. Class work emphasizes conservation values and ethics, patterns of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, and management strategies at the population, species, and ecosystem levels. Active learning activities include discussions of case studies, stakeholder meetings, field trips to observe local conservation issues and work, and guest presentations by conservation professionals. Cross-listed as BIO 550.

Structural and functional organization of cells and their dynamic interactions with the environment. Methods and techniques of investigation. Cross-listed as BIO 564.

Immune response to foreign challenges. Immunologically important molecules and cells; their formation, generation of diversity, and interaction within specialized tissues to mount and regulate an immune response. Contemporary and classical tools and strategies for investigating immunity and their application to other fields. Anomalous immune responses and resultant diseases. Lab optional. Cross-listed as BIO 568. Course is not open to those students with BIO 396 credit.

Selected coursework in biology. May be repeated under different topics for a total of 8 credit hours.

Individual assignments of relevant topics in biological sciences.

An introduction to the basic principles of cellular and molecular neurobiology of the nervous system. General topics include cellular, molecular and developmental biology of nerve cells, synapses and neural systems. Laboratory optional. Cross-listed with BIO 584. Students that have credit for BIO384 or BIO584 may not enroll in BIO 484.

Individual research for qualified students in special areas of biology.

Students will apply the skills and knowledge developed in the Biology major to complete collaborative projects with guidance from a team of faculty. Required for all Biology majors.

Designed to prepare students to write and present their graduate thesis proposal. The instructor will work with students to develop the appropriate timeline and give a general outline of relevant information for a thesis proposal and instruction on developing and giving presentations. Students will also be directed to the CITI site to complete an ethics training module. The student will work with the thesis advisor to develop and edit the thesis proposal. The course will serve as a mechanism to organize proposal development and presentation. Ultimate responsibility for student grade and confirmation of completion of the work will reside with the faculty advisor who will report to the instructor of record. It is intended that students will present their written proposal to their chosen thesis committee and present their thesis proposal orally to the committee and department at the end of the semester they are enrolled in this course.

Detailed presentation of pathological conditions in the human body, with particular focus on the cellular basis for disease in muscular, respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular systems.

Advanced content on the preservation of biodiversity. In-depth examination of selected conservation issues utilizing case studies, field trips, discussions, primary literature, and student presentations. Cross-listed as BIO 450.

Structural and functional organization of cells and their dynamic interactions with the environment. Methods and techniques of investigation. Cross-listed as BIO 464.

Interaction between foreign antigen, antigen presenting cells, B lymphocytes, and T lymphocytes to mount immune responses. Molecules responsible for immune interactions. Random generation of the diversity of the immune response, its associated problems, and natural solutions through selection and energy. Lab required. Cross-listed as BIO 468.

An introduction to the basic principles of cellular and molecular neurobiology of the nervous system. General topics include cellular, molecular and developmental biology of nerve cells, synapses and neural systems. Cross-listed as BIO 484. Students with credit in BIO384 or BIO 484 cannot enroll in BIO 584.

Individual research for qualified students in special areas of biology.

Readings in an area of interest to the student.

Research and thesis preparation. Repeatable to a maximum of six hours of credit.