BIO 100: The Biology Major (1)
Introduces students to the biology major, including its scope, curriculum, and career possibilities. Activities and discussions explore program completion, career options and preparation, medical or graduate school preparation, and developing professionalism. Fall semesters. Pass/fail only.
BIO 111: Biology: Essentials for Life (4)
Focuses on concepts of modern biology. Topics include diversity of organisms, characteristics of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and respiration, cell reproduction, patterns of inheritance, DNA and gene expression, and exploration of the scientific method. Includes laboratory. Fall and spring semesters.
BIO 113: Biology: Diversity of Life (4)
Uses an evolutionary approach to explore the classification, structure, and function of living organisms. Topics include evolutionary mechanisms of inheritance, diversity of living organisms, and the morphology and physiology of plants and animals. Includes laboratory and field work. Fall semesters.
BIO 171: Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Provides a systematic review of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include basic biochemistry, cells, tissues, and body systems such as integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. Includes laboratory. Fall semesters. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or instructor permission.
BIO 172: Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
Continuation of BIO 171. Body systems studied include endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductive. Includes laboratory. Spring semesters. Prerequisite: BIO 171.
BIO 241: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4)
Compares the anatomical designs of vertebrates as functional adaptations and products of an evolutionary legacy. Includes laboratory. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: BIO 113.
BIO 251: Animal Physiology (4)
Compares the physiological mechanisms of animal systems as functional adaptations. Biological processes include respiration, circulation, digestion and metabolism, thermoregulation, osmoregulation and renal physiology, neural and hormonal regulation, sensation, and mobility. Includes laboratory. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: BIO 113.
BIO 273: Microbiology (4)
Introduction to the microscopic world of bacteria, prokaryotes, fungi, and viruses. Topics include microorganism structure, metabolism, growth, control, phylogeny, ecology, interactions with humans, and epidemiology. Laboratory will introduce basic microbiological techniques. Includes laboratory. Spring semesters. Prerequisite: BIO 113 or BIO 172.
BIO 300: Ecology (4)
Outlines the theoretical and empirical aspects of ecology starting with the nature and history of the discipline. Topics include the elements of populations, biotic interactions, communities, and ecosystems. Includes laboratory. Fall semester, odd years. Prerequisite: BIO 113 or instructor permission.
BIO 320: Genetics (4)
Investigates modern principles of genetics. Topics include modes of inheritance, chromosomal inheritance, gene expression and regulation, genetic mutations and recombination, molecular techniques, genomics, transposons, epigenetics, and quantitative inheritance. Includes laboratory. Fall semester, even years. Prerequisite: BIO 111.
BIO 330: Cell Biology (3)
Investigates the structures and processes of the cell. Topics include organelle structure and function, membrane structure and transport, bioenergetics and enzymes, photosynthesis and respiration, cell reproduction and gene expression, the endomembrane system, the cytoskeleton and cell motility, cellular junctions and extracellular structures, and cell communication. Spring semester, odd years. Prerequisite: BIO 111.
BIO 350: Topics in Biology (3)
Opportunity to explore aspects of the field of biology not dealt with extensively in other Biology courses. Topics may include Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Limnology, Animal Behavior, and Conservation Biology. Offered as needed. Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor permission.
BIO 382: Junior Seminar (1)
Examination of primary texts focusing on methodology and applications of biology. Spring semester, odd years; or as needed. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
BIO 389: Internship in Biology (1-3)
This experiential learning opportunity focuses on exploring career interests, applying knowledge from the classroom, and developing practical on-the-job skills. Students are responsible for establishing their own internships. The internship may be taken for one, two, or three credit hours, with a minimum of 20 hours of supervised on-site work per credit hour. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 and instructor permission. Pass/fail only.
BIO 410: Biochemistry (3)
Introduces the chemical metabolism of living systems. Topics include the molecular architecture of cells, metabolic regulation, chemical and physical properties of organic molecules, protein structure and stability, enzyme kinetics, and metabolic circuitry and pathways. Fall semester, odd years. Prerequisite: CHM 215.
BIO 445: Evolutionary Biology (3)
Evolutionary biology to include the patterns of historical evolution; evolutionary rates of morphological and physiological change and molecular diversification; genetic basis of evolutionary change; the biology of adaptations, the evolution of genome organization; evolution of reproductive isolation; and species formation. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: BIO 113.
BIO 453: Research Methods and Biostatistics (3)
Investigates methods for the design and implementation of observational and experimental studies. Topics include probability, sampling, experimental design, hypothesis testing, confidence interval estimation, t-test, ANOVA, regression, categorical data analysis, and nonparametric statistics. Emphasis will also be placed on the biological interpretation of statistical results. Spring semester, even years. Prerequisite: MAT 140, 145, or higher.
BIO 482: Senior Seminar (1)
Examination of primary texts focusing on methodology and applications of biology. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
BIO 495: Capstone Prep Course (1)
Prepares students for BIO 499 Senior Capstone. Students will be introduced to the requirements of the capstone experience, determine their topic, and develop a prospectus. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor permission. Pass/fail only.
BIO 499: Senior Capstone in Biology (3)
Students prepare a research thesis on a topic of interest to the student. The thesis is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to synthesize and apply knowledge. Offered as needed. Prerequisites: Senior status and instructor permission. Pass/fail only.
CHM 115: General Chemistry I (4)
Designed for science and pre- professional health majors. Topics include measurement, atomic theory and structure, electronic configuration, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermo- chemistry, states of matter, aqueous solutions and some descriptive chemistry. Includes laboratory. Fall semester. Prerequisite: MAT 140, or concurrent enrollment.
CHM 116: General Chemistry II (4)
Designed for science and pre-professional health majors. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, acids and bases, ionic equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and some descriptive chemistry. Includes laboratory. Spring semester. Prerequisite: CHM 115.
CHM 215: Organic Chemistry I (4)
Introduces the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include the structure, properties, and nomenclature of alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers epoxides, amines, sulfur containing compounds and alkyl halides, and their reaction mechanisms including synthesis, decomposition, substitution, and elimination. Further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Includes laboratory. Fall semester, even years. Prerequisite: CHM 116.
CHM 216: Organic Chemistry II (4)
Continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Topics include the structure, properties, and nomenclature of carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, benzene and substituted benzenes. Introduces modern analytical techniques including mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, UV/vis Spectroscopy, and NMR spectroscopy. Includes laboratory. Spring semester, odd years. Prerequisite: CHM 215.
PHS 105: General Physics I (4)
Introductory physics class covering topics from classical mechanics and thermodynamics such as particle dynamics, energy, Newton’s laws of motion, rotation, gravitation, oscillation, fluid mechanics, sound, and the laws of thermodynamics. Includes laboratory. Fall semester, odd years. Prerequisites: MAT 140 or instructor permission.
PHS 106: General Physics II (4)
A continuation of PHS 105. Topics include electricity and magnetism, optics and light, atomic structure and spectra, nuclear physics and radiation. Includes laboratory. Spring semester, even years. Prerequisite: PHS 105 with a grade of C- or better.