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| The course
descriptions provided here are for informational purposes only.
The university catalog supersedes any information contained
here. If you have questions about prerequisites,
co-requisites, or course substitutions, please contact
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1014 General Biology
(Zoology)
A study of
the animal kingdom from the standpoint of systematics with emphasis upon the progressive
advances of tissue organization, physiology and reproductive adaptation. Three
hours lecture and three
hours laboratory. (WAC) Fall, Spring. |
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1024 General Biology
(Botany)
A study of the plant kingdom from the standpoint of
systematics with emphasis on
the progressive advances of tissue organization, physiology and reproductive adaptation, including a consideration
of ecological principles and economic importance of the major plant groups.
Three hours lecture
and three hours lab. Fall, Spring. |
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2014 Human Anatomy and Physiology
I
A study of the organization of the body, its tissues and the
structure and functional relationships in the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Prerequisite: four
hours biology. Fall. |
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2024 Human Anatomy and Physiology
II
A
continuation of BIOL 2104 concentrating on the cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory,
digestive, excretory and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: four hours of Biology. Spring. |
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3014
Microbiology
A
study of bacteria and other life forms from the standpoint of classification, morphology,
physiology and environmental factors, and of the relation of bacteria to water, foods, industrial
processes and diseases. Three hours lecture and three hours lab. Prerequisites: four hours of biology or
CORE 2323; eight hours of chemistry; junior standing. Fall. |
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3034
Ecology
A
study of the principles governing the relationships betweem plants, animals and their
environment. Consideration is given to local aquatic and terrestrial communities. Three hours
lecture and three hours lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 1014, 1024 and four hours of chemistry.
Fall. |
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3064
Neuroscience
An
introduction to the biological substrate of behavior and experience, especially as
expressed in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and behavioral neuroscience. Prerequisite: CORE
2323 or BIOL 1014. Spring
of odd years. |
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3801-3894
Individual Study, Group Study, Research
This course is offered to
provide competent students an opportunity to do independent
study and research. Prior to registration, a student is required
to obtain approval from a professor in the department who
consents to serve as faculty supervisor. For Travel Study trips,
multiple trips may be taken, but only one travel course will
count toward the minimum hours for a biology major or minor.
Prerequisite: Permission of supervising faculty member and
department chairman. On Demand. |
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4001 Experimental
Research
A course in
lab or field research in biological science. Course may taken only once for credit.
Prerequisite: 12 hours of chemistry, BIOL 1014, 1024 and 8 additional hours in biology. Fall, Spring. |
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4013 Histology and Microtechniques
Lecture and
lab dealing with primary tissues of vertebrate animals. A practical course
laboratory technicians,
premedical students and other biology students. Prerequisite:
BIOL 2014.
Spring. |
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4042
Molecular Techniques Laboratory
This laboratory course will cover
theoretical and practical applications of molecular laboratory
techniques in the context of cellular and genetic research. It
will address isolation and characterization of cellular
macromolecules; standard macromolecular hybridization and
identification techniques; amplification, alteration, cloning,
sequencing, and expression of genetic material; basic cell
culture; enzyme kinetics; common reporter assays; DNA
microarrays; and other techniques applicable to modern research
in genetics and cell biology. Prerequisites: twelve hours of
biology, eight hours of chemistry. Corequisites: BIOL 4053
Genetics or 4063 Cell and Molecular Biology or CHEM 4023
Biochemistry or written permission of instructor and chair.
Students co-enrolled in BIOL 4053 or 4063 will receive priority
placement in this lab. Fall, Spring. |
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4053
Genetics
This
course is a study of the basic principles, theories and
mechanisms
of heredity in the context of historical Mendelian approaches
and modern molecular techniques. It will address transmission
genetics, population genetics, quantitative genetics and
molecular genetics. The course incorporates recent research in
the presentation and analytical evaluation of course material
with a focus on laboratory techniques and molecular mechanisms.
BIOL 4042 Molecular Techniques must be taken simultaneously
unless previously completed. Prerequisites: MATH 2063, eight
hours of biology, and eight hours of chemistry. Spring. |
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4063
Cell and Molecular Biology
This course is designed to address general and
specific principles of cellular and molecular biology. The
course covers basic chemical and physical concepts important to
understanding cellular and molecular processes, cell membrane
structure and function, storage and expression of genetic
information, signal transduction, synthesis and function of
cellular membrane systems, cellular interactions, cytoskeletal
structure and function, and the cell cycle. The course
incorporates recent research in the presentation and analytical
evaluation of course material with a focus on laboratory
techniques and molecular mechanisms. BIOL 4042 Molecular
Techniques must be taken simultaneously unless previously
completed. Prerequisites: BIOL 1014, 2014 or 2024, 8 hours of
chemistry. Recommended: CHEM 3005 and 3015. Fall. |
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4801-4894 Individual Study, Group Study,
Research
This course
is provided to offer competent students an opportunity to do independent study or research
beyond the Experimental Research (4001) course. Prior to registration, a student is
required to obtain approval from a professor in the department who consents to serve as faculty
supervisor. On Demand. |
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| OTHER COURSES IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES: |
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NSCI 2801 Special Topics in Natural Science
A variable
topics seminar course at the sophomore level in the environmental and natural sciences.
Students are required to obtain approval from the Division Chair before registering for this
course. On demand. |
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NSCI 4002 Medical Terminology
A programmed course designed to meet objectives related to career goals in biological and
health related fields such medical secretary, medical technology, nursing, dental hygiene and athletic
training. Fall. |
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NSCI 4801 Special Topics in Natural Science
A variable
topics seminar course at the senior level in the environmental and natural sciences.
Students are required to obtain approval from the Division Chair before registering for this
course. On demand. |
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