BIOL 105 (online version only). Biology and Society: Biotechnology
This online course is designed to introduce the non-biology major to the broad principles, fundamental ideas and new discoveries in applied biology that significantly affect the human being's present and future existence. Prerequisite: BIOL101. May not be used to satisfy course requirements within the major. For more information about online courses click here: online courses.

BIOL 211. Microbiology
A fundamental course in the study of microorganisms and their activity, with emphasis on bacteria. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 OR 210 OR 215. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. 4 hours credit.

BIOL 322. Parasitology
Study of the important parasites of humans and domestic animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 213. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

BIOL 323. Medical Microbiology
A study of the medically important microorganisms, including methodology and techniques of identification. Prerequisite: BIOL 211. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.

BIOL 333. Immunology
A basic course dealing with the cellular and chemical aspects of immunity. The antigen-antibody reaction will be surveyed and its clinical laboratory implications thoroughly discussed. Prerequisite: BIOl 211. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.

BIOL 350. Cell Biology
Study of the structure and function of cell surfaces, membranes cytoplasm and organelles in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and CHEM 221 or 12 credits of biology. Cannot be taken for credit if student has credit for BIOL 275 or 375. Three hours lecture and lab per week. 4 hours credit.

BIOL 360. Genetic Analysis
Introduction to genetic analysis including Mendelian principles, population and quantitative genetics, cytogenetics and contributions to molecular biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 210; MATH 155 recommended. Three hours lecture and three hrs lab per week. 4 hours credit.

BIOL 370. Molecular Genetics
Study of mechanisms of heredity emphasizing organization of genome, mutation and regulation of gene expression. Prerequisite: BIOL 350. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. 4 hours credit.

BIOL 433. Environmental Microbiology
Study of the diversity and interactions of microorganisms in their natural environments. Emphasis on habitat and metabolic diversity, community interactions, and industrial applications involving microbes.  Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 350. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. 4 hours credit.

BIOL 440. Contemporary Genetics
Lecture and lab-based exploration of molecular techniques used in industrial and academic laboratories. Relationship between structure and function of biomolecules. Cross-listed with CHEM 419. Prerequisite: BIOL 350, 370, CHEM 221; co-requisite CHEM 418. Six hours per week. 4 hours credit.

BIOL 445. Virology
Study of structure, replication and pathogenesis of viruses with emphasis on animal viruses and the role of viruses in our current understanding of cell and molecular biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 350. Three hours lecture per week. 3 hours credit.

BIOL 460. Biology of Cell Membranes
Advanced course exploring the biology of bacterial, plant and animal cell membranes with an emphasis on how these important organelles allow cells and organisms to adapt to severe, inhospitable or constantly changing physical environments. Prerequisite: BIOL 350. Three hours lecture per week. 3 hours credit.

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