BIOLOGY COURSES
BI 101 General Biology I (3 credits)
Introduces principles of modern biology, bio-organic compounds, morphology and functions of the cell, human anatomy and physiology.
BI 101L General Biology I Laboratory: Zoology (1 credits)
Explores morphology, physiology and economic importance of selected specimens representing the invertebrate groups. (3 hour lab)
BI 102 General Biology II (3 credits)
Presents principles of genetics, evolution, behavior, plant biology and ecology.
BI 102L General Biology II Laboratory: Botany (1 credits)
Explores morphology, physiology and economic importance of selected specimens representing the chief plant groups. (3 hour lab)
BI 103 Biological Principles (2 credits)
Introduces non-science majors to basic concepts in biological thought. Topics focus on the structure and function of the cell, bio-organic compounds, photosynthesis, respiration, genetics, systems of the body and their health, and ecology. (2 hour lecture, 1 hour lab preparation)
BI 103L Biological Principles Laboratory (2 credits)
The first half is devoted to performing experiments related to lecture, for example, transpiration, analysis of bio-organic compounds, pedigree studies. The second half is devoted to the study of various representative organisms from the plant and animal kingdom.
BI 106 Ecology (3 credits)
Introduces students to principles of ecology. Lecture topics include energy flow and mineral cycling, comparative ecosystem ecology detailing selected aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and population dynamics emphasizing growth, regulation and social systems.
BI 109 Marine Biology (3 credits)
Analyzes varied representatives of the marine environment, their influences, habitats, and adaptations to their surroundings.
BI 110 The Human Body (3 credits)
Provides a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Students will become familiar with the terminology related to anatomical and physiological features and will be able to apply such knowledge to everyday living.
BI 207 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
Human organ systems are used to illustrate principles of vertebrate anatomy and physiology. Focus is on the integrative aspects of mammalian physiological functions. Both comparative and experimental approaches are used. (Prerequisite: BI 102 or BI 103.)
BI 207L Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology Lab (1 credit)
Examines aspects of both structure and functions of vertebrates. Anatomy (structure) is studied through dissections of representative vertebrates while physiology (function) is studied through experimental manipulations of selected vertebrates. Co-requisite: BI 207. (3 hrs. lab)
BI 210 Cell Biology (3 credits)
Introduces cellular morphology and physiology. Discussions include membrane structure, transport channels, membrane receptors and signal transduction, motility as well as mechanisms of cellular reproduction such as DNA replication, transcription, translation and regulation of gene expression. An experimental approach is used to familiarize students with treatments of experimental data. (Prerequisite: BI 207.)
BI 210L Cell Biology Laboratory (1 credit)
Current techniques in cell and molecular biology are presented and selected topics discussed in Bi 210 lectures are further illustrated with laboratory experiments. Techniques include preparation of DNA, RNA and cellular organelles; electrophoretic separations of proteins and nucleic acids; and selected biochemical assays. Co-requisite: BI 210. (3 hrs. lab.)
BI 212 Biostatistics (1 credit)
Studies the use of statistics in biological experimental design and analysis of results. (Prerequisite: BI 102.) Must be completed by end of sophomore year.
BI 301 Histology (3 credits)
Investigates structure, function and associations of cells, tissues and organs of humans. Emphasis on normal histology. (Prerequisite: BI 207.)
BI 301L Histology Laboratory (1 credit)
Examines histologic slides of normal mammalian tissues and organs in correlation with BI 301. (3 hour lab)
BI 302 Embryology (3 credits)
Studies the major developmental stages and processes with an emphasis on vertebrate embryos. Discusses gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, formation of primitive germ layers, differentiation, tissue induction and organogenesis using classical descriptive and comparative embryology, and current molecular and cellular concepts. (Prerequisite: BI 207.)
BI 302L Embryology Laboratory (1 credit)
Traces the morphological development of organisms from the maturation process to total embryonic development. Representative organisms include the starfish, frog, chick and pig. Co-requisite: BI 302. (3 hrs. lab.)
BI 305 Environmental Biology (3 credits)
Presents a balanced and detailed approach to ecology focusing on plant and animal interactions and their relationship to their environment, ecosystem dynamics, ecosystem analysis related to conservation of resources, quantative models related to sustainability, and species diversity. (Prerequisite: BI 207) Courses in statistics will be helpful.
BI 305L Environmental Biology Lab (1 credit)
Introduces student to field, laboratory, experimentation relation to plant and animal aggregation, population interactions, ecosystem structure and function, and adverse environmental conditions on ecosystems. Co-requisite: BI 305.
BI 311 Research as a Tool (1 credit)
Introduces students to the techniques of research and familiarizes them with the literature sources within the field; incorporates supervised and independent work. (Prerequisite: BI 207, biology major, permission of the department chair.) 1 hour formal meeting; other meetings as required.
BI 315 Microbiology (2 credits)
Treats morphology, physiology and genetics of selected microorganism and their role in environmental and industrial processes. (Prerequisite: BI 207 and CH 112.)
BI 315L Microbiology Laboratory (2 credits)
Reinforces and illustrates concepts introduced in BI 315. Students learn to work with and understand microorganisms and learn to recognize microbiological phenomena from experimental findings, ultimately applying such findings to broad biological principles. (4 hour lab)
BI 316 Immunology (2 credits)
Investigates the sources and mechanisms of the immunological responses, focusing on mechanisms in the human body. (Prerequisite: CH 112 and BI 315.)
BI 316L Immunology Laboratory (2 credits)
Provides practical exposure to both current and more traditional immunological methodologies. Students are introduced to techniques such as antibody production, analyses of antibodies as well as cellular interactions among various populations of immune cells. Co-requisite: BI 316. (4 hour lab)
BI 402 Genetics (3 credits)
Studies the principles of modern and Mendelian genetics, including structure of genes and chromosomes, patterns and mechanisms of transmission, nature and cause of mutations, polygenic inheritance, genetic mapping, and population genetics. Introduces theories of genetic engineering. (Prerequisite: BI 207.)
BI 402L Genetics Laboratory (1 credit)
Experimentally illustrates the principles of genetic analysis including selection, strain comparisons and hybridization, linkage, genetic mapping, human and population genetics, and DNA/RNA centered methods of analysis. Co-requisite: BI 402. (3 hour lab)
BI 411R Research/Laboratory (2 credits)
Introduces senior biology students to the techniques of project and experimental design. Students perform independent research and analysis. 1 hour formal meeting; other meetings as required. (Prerequisites: BI 311, senior status or junior status if honor student.)
BI 411C Research/Composition (2 credits)
Continues Bi 411R. Students publish their results in the form of a seminar paper and orally present them to the Sciences faculty. May be used to satisfy the Senior Project requirement. Meeting and lab time flexible. (Prerequisite: BI 411R)
BI 479 Cooperative Education
Provides for the integration of classroom study with a specific, planned period of supervised learning through paid work experience in the field of biology.
BI 489 Field Internship (3 credits)
Offers qualified students the opportunity to do off-campus field work by individual arrangement.
BI 499 Independent Study (3 credits)
Offers qualified students the opportunity to pursue independent study in selected areas under the guidance of individual teachers.