Courses
E111 Basic Biology by Examination I (3 cr.)
Credit by examination for demonstrating an understanding of basic facts and concepts of the lecture content of L101. Credit not given for both L101 and E111.
E112 Basic Biology by Examination II (3 cr.)
Credit by examination for demonstrating an understanding of basic facts and concepts of the lecture content of L102. Credit not given for both L102 and E112.
K312 Immunology (3 cr.)
An examination of molecular and cellular immunology, abnormal immune responses, and immunology reactions used in diagnosis.
K313 Immunology Laboratory (2 cr.)
Experimental examination of the immune response. Use of the antigen-antibody reaction for diagnostic purposes. (Lab fee required.)
K322 Genetics (3 cr.)
Principles of genetics at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population level. Credit given for one of L311 or K322.
K323 Genetics Laboratory (2 cr.)
Applied principles of genetics using bacteria and viruses. Credit given for one of L319 or K323. (Lab fee required.)
L100 Humans and the Biological World (5 cr.)
Principles of biological organization, from molecules through cells and organisms to populations. Emphasis on processes common to all organisms, with special reference to human beings. This course will not count toward a biology degree. (Lab fee required.)
L101 Introduction to Biological Sciences I (5 cr.)
Lecture and laboratory. Fundamental principles of biology for students considering a biology major or students with high school science background. Principles of evolution, animal morphology, physiology and diversity, and ecology. (Lab fee required.)
L102 Introduction to Biological Sciences II (5 cr.)
Lecture and laboratory. Fundamental principles of biology for students considering a biology major or students with high school science background. Principles of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, systematics, nonanimal diversity, and plant biology. (Lab fee required.)
L113 Biology Laboratory (3 cr.)
Laboratory experiments in various aspects of biology with focus on investigative logic and methods. Introduces aspects of cell biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology.
L200 Environmental Biology and Conservation (3 cr.)
An interdisciplinary examination of environmental problems. Class may include lectures, films, fieldwork, and laboratory methods including computer simulations. Fieldwork, if undertaken, may include trips to local industries with pollution controls in place, trips to examine local habitats, or other appropriate activities. Not open to students who have had E162, L350, or L473.
L211 Molecular Biology (3 cr.)
Structure and function of DNA and RNA. DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation, repair, recombination, and transposition. Mechanisms and regulation of gene expression. The genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA.
L290 Introduction to Research (1 cr.)
Prepares students for L490 Individual Study.
L303 Field Biology (3 cr.)
A summer or intensive course designed to acquaint the student with natural biological interactions in the environment. The course consists of a period of field study in an area remote from the local campus. Orientation prior to and following course. May be repeated once for credit.
L304 Marine Biology (3 cr.)
An introductory course for majors and nonmajors involving the study of principles, concepts, and techniques of marine and estuarine biology.
L308 Organismal Physiology (5 cr.)
Lecture and laboratory. Structural and functional aspects of regulative processes in animals: detection of the environment, integrative functions, and reproduction. Laboratory deals with representative experiments on animal physiological processes. Credit given for one of L308 or P416-P418. (Lab fee required.)
L311 Genetics (3 cr.)
Lecture course on the principles of heredity at the molecular, cellular, individual, and population levels. Credit given for one of L311 or K322.
L312 Cell Biology (3 cr.)
Current views of the structure and function of cellular organelles and components, with emphasis on the flow of information through the cell, the metabolism that supports cellular functions, and differences among different specialized cells. Current techniques will be stressed.
L313 Cell Biology Laboratory (3 cr.)
Theory and techniques of experimental cell physiology.
L317 Developmental Biology (3 cr.)
Analysis of developmental processes that lead to the construction of whole organisms from single cells. Includes the principles of embryology and analysis of mutations affecting development. Credit given for one of L317 or Z317.
L318 Evolution (5 cr.)
Provides an exploration of the theory of evolution-the conceptual core of biology. Topics include origins and history of life; the interplay of heredity and environment in shaping adaptations; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods for inferring evolutionary relationships among organisms. (Lab fee required.)
L319 Genetics Laboratory (3 cr.)
Experimentation demonstrating fundamental genetics mechanisms. Credit given for one of L311 or K323. (Lab fee required.)
L323 Molecular Biology Laboratory (3 cr.)
Manipulation and analysis of genes and genomes. Gene cloning and library screening. Gene amplification and disease diagnosis. Gene mapping and southern blot analysis of complex genome structure.
L341 Natural History of Coral Reefs (GEOL G341, SPEA E400) (3cr.)
Introduction to principles of biology, ecology, and geology as applied to coral reef ecosystems.
L350 Environmental Biology (3 cr.)
Interactions of human beings with other elements of the biosphere with emphasis on population, community, and ecosystem levels of ecology. Does not count toward the ecology requirement for biology majors.
L391 Special Topics in Biology (1-3 cr.)
Study and analysis of selected biological issues and problems. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with change in topics.
L403 Biology Seminar (1 cr.)
Individual presentation of topics of current importance. (May be repeated for credit.)
L433 Tropical Biology (3cr.)
Field study topics include plants and animals, their ecology and interactions in rain forests, and the marine/land interface. Projects on particular aspects of areas visited and a detailed field notebook are required.
L440 Introduction to Biotechnology (3cr.)
Will cover topics central to biotechnology and the biotechnological industry including industrial organisms, recombinant DNA techniques, protein isolation and assay, genetic and molecular identification of therapeutic targets, intellectual property, biotechnology companies and regulatory issues.
L452 Capstone in Biology (2 cr.)
An integrative experience for biology majors.
L465 Advanced Field Biology (3 cr.)
Lectures and two to three weeks of fieldwork on various problems of ecosystem structure. May be repeated once for credit.
L473 Ecology (3 cr.)
Distribution and abundance of animals and plants; interactions of organism and environment at levels of individual, population, and community from functional point of view. Not open to students with credit in S309.
L474 Laboratory in Ecology (2 cr.)
R: PLSC B203, PLSC B364 or ZOOL Z373, ZOOL Z374. Introduction to research in ecology. Field and laboratory techniques in study of distribution and abundance of organisms. (Lab fee required.)
L476 Regional Ecology (2 cr.)
Selective trips to ecological areas to study both the flora and fauna of a particular biome. (Lab fee required.)
L477 Computers in Biology (3 cr.)
Applications of mini-, micro-, and mainframe computers to biological work. Lectures and computer operation. Not concerned with computer programming.
L490 Individual Study (cr. arr.; 12 cr. max.)
L498 Internship in Professional Practice (1-6 cr.)
Provides an opportunity for students to receive credit for selected career-related work. Evaluation by employer and faculty sponsor on S/F basis.
L499 Internship in Biology Instruction (3 cr.)
An internship for biology majors desiring college teaching experience. Students will be provided training in lecture-laboratory presentations. Each student will present lectures and laboratories that will be videotaped for subsequent analysis and follow up suggestions for improvement.
J200 Microbiology and Immunology (3 cr.)
For students in the bachelor’s degree curricula in the School of Nursing; others by consent of instructor. Concurrent or previous registration in microbiology laboratory MICR J201 is recommended. Consideration of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in human disease; immunology and host-defense mechanisms.
J201 Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr.)
Bacteriological techniques: microscopy, asepsis, pure culture, identification. Biology of microorganisms; action of antimicrobial agents. Representative immunological reactions. Recognition of pathogenic fungi and animal parasites. (Lab fee required.)
M310 Microbiology (3 cr.)
Introduction to microorganisms and viruses as model systems for comparative studies of cytology, metabolism, nutrition, genetics, and intracellular regulatory mechanisms, with emphasis on medical microbiology.
M315 Microbiology: Laboratory (2 cr.)
Exercises and demonstrations to yield proficiency in principles and techniques of cultivation and utilization of microorganisms under aseptic conditions. (Lab fee required.)
M350 Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry (3 cr.)
Intended for biology and chemistry majors. Introduction to microbial biochemistry and physiology; nutrition, growth, and metabolism of selected bacteria.
M360 Microbial Physiology Laboratory (3 cr.)
Introduction to techniques for fractionation, isolation, and purification of cellular components. Analysis of bacterial growth, enzyme purification, chromatographic analysis of proteins and other metabolites, and gel electrophoresis. (Lab fee required.)
M420 Environmental Microbiology (3 cr.)
Role of microorganisms in various ecosystems. Detection and enumeration of microorganisms and their products from various environments. BIOL L474 must be taken concurrently.
M485 Microbial Genetics Laboratory (3 cr.)
The genetics of E. coli, B. subtilis, and their viruses. Techniques include transformation, mutation, bacterial recombination, transduction, transposition, molecular cloning, restriction mapping, Southern blotting, and other recombinant DNA techniques. (Lab fee required.)
B101 Plant Biology (5 cr.)
Fundamental principles of biology as illustrated by plants: characteristics of living matter, nutrition, growth, responses to environment, reproduction, basic principles of heredity. This course will not count toward a biology major. (Lab fee required.)
B203 Survey of Plant Kingdom (5 cr.)
Survey of the various groups of plants, including their structure, behavior, life histories, classification, and economic importance. (Lab fee required.)
B214 Natural History (3 cr.)
Introduction to natural history, with emphasis on biological aspects of living things; interrelationships between plants and animals. Field studies; identification and classification of plants and animals; life histories; characteristics of the living world in water, field, and woodland.
B364 Summer Flowering Plants (5 cr.)
For those desiring a broad, practical knowledge of common wild and cultivated plants. (Lab fee required.)
B368 Ethnobotany (Plants and Civilization) (3 cr.)
Plants in relation to man with primary emphasis on food plants.
B373 Plant Growth and Development (5 cr.)
Examination of growth and development of seed plants from embryo to ovule, with emphasis on experimental studies of abnormal growth. (Lab fee required.)
A215 Basic Human Anatomy (5 cr.)
Structure of cells, tissues, organs, and systems and their relationship to function. (Lab fee required.)
A464 Human Tissue Biology (5 cr.)
Microscopic structure of mammalian (with emphasis on human) tissues and organs. (Lab fee required.)
N213 Human Biology Laboratory (1 cr.)
Laboratory with emphasis on human anatomy and physiology. (Lab fee required.)
P130 Human Biology (4 cr.)
Basic concepts in human biology. Covers reproduction and development, physiological regulations, stress biology, and behavioral biology, with emphasis on socially related problems.
P215 Basic Mammalian Physiology (5 cr.)
Functional aspects of cells, tissues, organs, and systems in the mammalian organism. Designed for preprofessional students in allied health, nursing, speech and hearing, and HPER. (Lab fee required.)
P416 Comparative Animal Physiology (3 cr.)
Lecture course. Physiological principles of the respiratory, circulatory, excretory, and related systems in a variety of invertebrate and vertebrate animals.
P418 Laboratory in Comparative Animal Physiology (2 cr.)
Laboratory experiments using a variety of animals to illustrate physiological principles. This course will not count toward a biology major. (Lab fee required.)
Z103 Animal Biology (5 cr.)
Emphasis on interdependence of all living things. Type forms are used to demonstrate general biological principles. Functional aspects of biology, inheritance, development, and evolution and their application to human biology. This course will not count toward a biology major. (Lab fee required.)
Z317 Introductory Developmental Biology Lecture (3 cr.)
Analysis of developing systems. Embryology and organogenesis.
Z318 Developmental Biology Laboratory (2 cr.)
A laboratory about developing organisms, with special emphasis on embryology and organogenesis. (Lab fee required.)
Z373 Entomology (3 cr.)
Insects, with emphasis on evolution, distribution, behavior, and structure.
Z374 Invertebrate Zoology (5 cr.)
Morphology, embryology, life history, physiology, and general biology of invertebrates. (Lab fee required.)
Z383 Laboratory in Entomology (2 cr.)
Laboratory and field studies of methods of collecting, preserving, and studying insects, with intensive study of classification. Preparation of insect collection required. (Lab fee required.)
Z406 Vertebrate Zoology (5 cr.)
Morphology, evolution, adaptations, and general biology of vertebrates. (Lab fee required.)
Z460 Ethology (Animal Behavior) (3 cr.)
Introduction to the zoological study of animal behavior. Emphasizes both internal and external factors involved in the causation of species-typical behavior of animals (protozoa-primates) in their natural environment.
Z466 Endocrinology (3 cr.)
Mechanisms of hormone action from the molecular to the organismal level in vertebrates.
Z468 Limnology (4 cr.)
Freshwater environments: their physical and chemical processes and the forms of life that inhabit them.
Z476 Biology of Fishes (3 cr.)
Laboratory and field studies of fishes. (Lab fee required.)
