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.

Students that are invited to participate in this program will examine the unique and integrated nature of sub-organismal, organismal and supra-organismal sub-disciplines of the field of biology through discussions and demonstrations of the scientific method and experimental approaches used across breadth of biology. In the second semester students will continue discussion as a group and will begin to explore hands on research through research experiences with faculty mentors in their research lab.

Basic bacteriology, parasitology, virology, genetics, and principles of infection and immune response. Emphasis on application to health and disease. May be taken with or without laboratory: with laboratory, 4 credit hours; without laboratory, 3 credit hours.

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.

Covers histology and function of the following tissues: integument, blood vessels, and muscle, connective, lymphoid, respiratory, excretory, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and nervous tissues. Content includes axial and appendicular skeletal anatomy, brain anatomy and function, cardiac function, spirometry, and origin and activity of selected hormones. Gross anatomy and anatomical features are covered or reviewed from BIO 231. Dissected specimens and human models are used.

An introduction to evolutionary and ecological processes and the diversity of life that these processes have generated.

An introduction to evolutionary and ecological processes and the diversity of life through inquiry based laboratory exercises.

A follow-up to Biological Statistics I introducing hypothesis testing, and the use and interpretation of statistical analyses such as the T Test and analysis of variance.

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

Ecosystem; how people interact with their environment. Emphasis on population, pollution, disease, and land use.

Various biotechnologies from medicine, agriculture, and industry; societal impacts of these technologies.

Prepares students interested in post-graduate medical or medically-affiliated programs with increased exposure to human physiology and pharmacology. Physiology, broadly defined, is the study of the functionality of cells, organs, organ systems, and the organism, and homeostatic balance. Pharmacology is defined as the study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes. This course will focus on the physiological effects of drugs on a variety of physiological systems.Priority for enrollment will be given to students in the biology minor. The course will not count towards the biology major.

Fundamental concepts of mechanisms employed by various animal groups to satisfy functional requirements for living. Physiological differences and similarities. Four hours if taken with lab.

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

Provides an understanding of the mechanisms that animals use to cope with environmental conditions, including extreme habitats and habitat fluctuations. Lectures will focus on the physiology of metabolism, body temperature, respiration, osmoregulation, and nervous systems in both invertebrate and vertebrate animals from a broad range of habitats. Laboratory experiments will focus on the biochemical and organismal acclimations animals use to cope with fluctuations in temperature, oxygen, and salinity. Crosslisted with BIO 517.

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.

Selected topics in biological sciences. May be repeated under different topics. Repeatable to a maximum of six hours.

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.

Individual research for qualified students in special areas of biology.

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.

Provides an understanding of the mechanisms that animals use to cope with environmental conditions, including extreme habitats, and habitat fluctuations. Lectures will focus on the physiology of metabolism, body temperature, respiration, osmoregulation, and nervous systems in both invertebrate and vertebrate animals from a broad range of habitats. Laboratory experiments will focus on the biochemical and organismal acclimations animals use to cope with fluctuations in temperature, oxygen, and salinity. Crosslisted with BIO 417.

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.

Individual research for qualified students in special areas of biology.

Readings in an area of interest to the student.

Research in an area of interest to the student.

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