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BIO 101 - Biological Foundations
An introduction to the areas of current biological interest: molecular and cellular biology, genetics and development, and evolution and population biology. Intended primarily for students selecting a laboratory science to satisfy the Core curriculum or for those students not intending to take other courses in the biological sciences. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for other biology courses.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 102 - Biological Experiences
Laboratory studies to complement and illustrate the concepts presented in BIO 101 .
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 101 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 103 - Introduction to Marine Biology
Selected groups of marine plants and animals are used to develop an understanding of biological processes and principles that are basic to all forms of life in the sea. Integrated in the course are aspects of taxonomy, evolution, ecology, behavior, and physiology. Intended primarily for students selecting a laboratory science to satisfy the Core curriculum or for those students not intending to take other courses in the biological sciences.
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Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 104 - Marine Biology Laboratory
An examination of prototype organisms will be used to illustrate their varied roles in the ocean.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 103 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 105 - Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology
This is an introduction to the scientific principles of molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 101 , or appropriate placement test score.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 106 - Laboratory Biology
Laboratory experiences illustrating concepts and principles introduced in BIO 105 . Concurrent enrollment in BIO 105 is highly recommended.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 105 , and grade of C or higher in MAT 101 or appropriate placement test score.
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Credits: 1.5
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 107 - Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology
This is an integrated lecture-laboratory course introducing students to the scientific principles of evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. The lecture and laboratory each meet three hours weekly.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C- or higher in BIO 105 and BIO 106 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4.5
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 109 - Biological Principles III: Functional Biology
This course is an introduction to the scientific principles of structure and function in plants and animals.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 111 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
The course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence concerning the structure and function of the human body. The course focuses on the study of cell chemistry, cell physiology, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscle system, and nervous system. It is appropriate for nursing and allied health majors and does not fulfill requirements of the biology major.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in MAT 101 , or appropriate placement test score.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 112 - Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory experiences illustrating concepts and principles introduced in BIO 111 and BIO 221 . The course will cover the following topics: metrics, language of anatomy, cell physiology, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 or BIO 221 or concurrent.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1.5
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 113 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is a continuation of BIO 111 . The structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems will be discussed. It is appropriate for nursing and allied health majors and does not fulfill requirements of the biology major.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 111 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 114 - Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory studies of the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, digestive, and urinary systems.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 112 ; BIO 113 or BIO 223 or concurrent.
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Credits: 1.5
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 201 - Genetics
A study of the organization, transmission and expression of genes and genomes.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 105 or BIO 111 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 203 - Ecology
A scientific study of interactions determining the distribution and abundance of organisms.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 217 - Evolution
A study of the fossil record, adaptive changes in genes and traits by natural selection, and the evolution of diversity and complexity.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 and BIO 201 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Biology Majors I
This course is the first of a two-semester sequence that introduces how the human body functions from the subcellular to the whole-individual level. It is designed for biology majors and students wanting to enter graduate programs in medicine or physiology.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 107 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Biology Majors II
This course is a continuation of BIO 221 . It is designed for biology majors and students wanting to enter graduate programs in medicine or physiology.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 221 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 231 - Botany
A study of structure, function, development, reproduction, and environmental adaptations of representative non-vascular and vascular plants. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4.5
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 281 - Microbiology for Health Sciences
This course is a basic introduction to the structure and function of prokaryotes, with some consideration of viruses and parasites. It is appropriate for nursing and allied health majors and does not fulfill requirements of the biology or biochemistry majors.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in CHY 107 or CHY 113 and grade of C- or higher in BIO 105 or BIO 111 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 282 - Microbiology Laboratory
The laboratory explores basic techniques of isolation and cultivation of microorganisms, primarily bacteria and fungi. In addition, biochemical, molecular, and genetic analyses of microorganisms are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 281 or BIO 311 ; or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 291 - Ornithology
This course studies the basic biology of birds: their life histories, migration, ecology, and economic importance, with emphasis on species found in Eastern North America. Numerous field trips to a variety of habitats will be taken for purposes of field identification. Students are responsible for their own appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear and for binoculars. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4.5
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 305 - Developmental Biology
An analysis of the cellular and molecular interactions leading to normal development.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 306 - Developmental Biology Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to illustrate principles of animal development introduced in BIO 305 using genetic, histochemical, and molecular analyses.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 305 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 309 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
The comparative study of vertebrate organ systems from an adaptational and evolutionary point of view. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 or BIO 223 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4.5
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 311 - Microbiology
This course is a comprehensive introduction to cellular, biochemical, and genetic aspects of prokaryotes. Viruses and some eukaryotic microorganisms are also considered. This course is designed for biology majors but open to all who have successfully completed the prerequisites. The companion lab course is BIO 282 .
Prerequisite(s): CHY 115 and grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 or BIO 113 ; or permission of instructor.
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Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 321 - Neurobiology
This course presents an overview of nervous system function, structure, and development. Content focuses on the cellular and molecular properties that underlie normal function.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 , BIO 111 , or BIO 221 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 322 - Neurobiology Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to enable students to gain experience with a range of experimental techniques used in neurobiology research. These include cell culture, electrophysiology, histochemistry, microscopy, and behavioral analyses.
Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIO 321 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 335 - Entomology
Integrated lecture-laboratory course on the biology of insects and their impact on humanity.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 337 - Marine Ecology
A comparative ecological study of coastal and oceanic environments. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week including field trips.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 203 or ESP 125 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 5
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 345 - Pathophysiology
A study of the physiological, genetic, biochemical and environmental basis of noninfectious diseases.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 , BIO 113 , or BIO 223 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 351 - Invertebrate Zoology
The morphology, physiology, and evolution of invertebrate animals. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 5
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 353 - Vertebrate Zoology
This course is a survey of the vertebrate animals, focusing on classification, morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolutionary history of each group. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 5
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 361 - Parasitology
The life histories and host-parasite relationships of animal parasites, with emphasis on those of humans.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 362 - Parasitology Laboratory
The morphology and life cycles of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and arthropods.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 361 or concurrent.
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Credits: 2
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 383 - Plant Ecology
This course is a study of plant distribution and abundance across local, regional, and global scales. How plants are impacted by and in turn impact environmental and biotic factors will be discussed at the individual, community, and ecosystem levels. The influences of environmental stress and anthropogenic disruptions will also be examined. Students design and implement a field based research project and weekly field trips are required. Lecture: three hours per week; laboratory: four hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 203 or ESP 125 .
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Credits: 5
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 401 - Animal Physiology
A study of physiological processes and their regulation in animals.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 115 ; either PHY 111 or PHY 121 ; grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 or BIO 113 ; or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 402 - Animal Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory examination of physiological mechanisms in animals.
Prerequisite(s): Grade or C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 401 ; MAT 220 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 405 - Animal Behavior
This course is a study of the principles of behavioral organization in vertebrate and invertebrate animals, with emphasis on behavior under natural conditions.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 or BIO 113 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 406 - Animal Behavior Laboratory
This course is a laboratory and field examination of behavioral principles in animals.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 405 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 407 - Environmental Modulation of Developmental Mechanisms
This is a molecular genetic analysis of development focusing on an integrative approach toward understanding the evolution of developmental mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C- or higher in BIO 201 and BIO 305 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 409 - Cell and Molecular Biology
A study of the eukaryotic cell at the level of organelles and molecules. The biochemical aspects of cell growth and reproduction are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 115 and either grade of C- or higher in BIO 201 or concurrent enrollment in BIO 201 .
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 410 - Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
A course in which the techniques of cell fractionation and biochemical analyses are applied to the eukaryotic cell.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 409 or concurrent.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 413 - Applied Biostatistics
This course is an introduction to the application of classical and modern statistics to biological problems.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in MAT 220 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 415 - Microbial Ecology
The course begins with an examination of microbial evolution and biodiversity. It then explores the interactions of microorganisms in populations and within communities, and their interactions with other organisms and the environment, including an examination of physiological adaptations and biogeochemical cycles.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C- or higher in BIO 203 or ESP 125 and in BIO 311 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 416 - Microbial Ecology Lab
This is the companion lab course to BIO 415 , designed as a hands-on project lab to introduce students to a variety of methods used in microbial ecology. There will be a field, lab, computing and written component to the projects that will be completed during the semester. Microscopic, cell culture, molecular and bioinformatics methods will be employed.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 415 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 417 - Issues in Evolution
This course surveys major issues that motivate current research in evolutionary biology, providing an historical analysis of areas of controversy and alternative points of view within the field. The course is based on selected readings in the theoretical and experimental literature of the field, from primary and classical sources.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 201 and BIO 217 ; or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 419 - Human Evolution
This course explores the fossil, genetic, and paleoanthropological evidence for current reconstructions of the history and evolution of all primates and of one primate in particular, Homo sapiens. Students will retrace the emergence of hominins and Homo sapiens in Africa, out of Africa, and across the world.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 201 and BIO 217 , or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 421 - Biology Seminar
Weekly oral reports and discussions by students and staff on biological topics of current interest.
Prerequisite(s): 16 hours of biology coursework or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2-3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone
May be repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 423 - Topics in Genetics
This course covers selected topics in genetics, including chromosomes, transposons, genetic regulation, genomics, genomic and karyotypic evolution, break repair, meiotic recombination, gene conversion, and some quantitative genetics.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in BIO 201 or concurrent, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 431 - Principles of Immunology
An introduction to the fundamentals of immunology, especially as they relate to human diseases. Topics include history of immunology, basic elements of immune systems, principles of natural and acquired immunity, cellular and molecular basis of B cell and T cell development and diversity, and clinical aspects of immunology.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 107 or CHY 115 ; junior standing; grade of C- or higher in either BIO 107 or BIO 113 ; or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 432 - Immunology Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to enable students to gain experience with immunological techniques. Course emphasis will be on experimental design and the clinical and research applications of the procedures used.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 431 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Biology
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BIO 441 - Problems in Biology (Independent Studies)
Independent library or laboratory studies on a special topic as mutually arranged by instructor and student.
Prerequisite(s): By arrangement.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-6
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 442 - Honors Thesis in Biology
This class is a continuation of the independent studies on a special topic started in BIO 441 . This final semester includes a mid-semester thesis draft, a substantive revised thesis based on feedback, and a concluding public, oral defense.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 441 ; Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship Core Requirement, and approval by Biology Department Chair.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone, Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Biology
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BIO 443 - Internship
In this course, students apply their learning to a practical context under supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): By arrangement.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 1-3
Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Biology
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