BIOL 213. Zoology
Study of the biodiversity, structure and functions of animals and animal-like protists with emphasis on their evolutionary relationships. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. Meets General Education Group IIIA or IIIB requirements. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

BIOL 215. Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human organism, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, nervous, an endocrine systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or 122 . Three hours lecture and lab per week.

BIOL 216. Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human organism including, the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, and reproductive systems. Prerequisites: BIO 101 or 122 or 215. Three hours lecture and lab per week.

BIOL 217. Nutrition
A foundation in the science of nutrition, including biological and biochemical backgrounds for the understanding of nutritional requirements. This course may not be used to satisfy requirements within the major Prerequisite: One of following: BIOL 101, 121, 122, or 215. Three hours lecture per week.

BIOL 219. Biology of Human Aging
Study of the effects of aging on the structure and function of the human body. Integrates biological aging with other aspects of human existence. Includes discussions of diseases common among the elderly. Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or both BIOL 215 and 216. Meets Group IIIB General Education requirements. Three hours lecture per week.

BIOL 305. Mammalogy
Study of living and extinct mammals, emphasizing their origin, evolution, systematics, behavior, ecology, and morphological adaptations.  Labs will focus on the structure and identification of modern mammals, with periodic field trips exploring the natural history of local species. Prerequisite: BIOL 213. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

BIOL 313. Comparative Anatomy
Study of vertebrate body structures, emphasizing the progressive and adaptive changes that occurred in evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL 225. Three hours lecture and lab per week.

BIOL 316. General Entomology
Study of the natural history, identification and life cycles of insects. Special reference to those species of medical and economic importance to people. Prerequisite: BIOL 225. Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

BIOL 320. Biology of the Vertebrates
Study of vertebrate animal life including evolution, behavior, reproduction, thermoregulation, migration and conservation. Field trips emphasize wildlife biology and identification and natural history of local species. Prerequisite: BIOL 225. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

BIOL 321. Invertebrate Zoology
Study of animals without backbones emphasizing functional morphology and physiological adaptations. Laboratory sessions focus on investigation of living and preserved specimens. Prerequisite: BIOL 122. Three hours lecture and lab per week.

BIOL 334. Pathophysiology
Study of the causes, bodily changes, signs and symptoms, and mechanisms involved in common and serious human diseases. Prerequisites: BIOL 215, 216. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.

BIOL 405. Ornithology
Study of birds. Topics include form and function, behavior and communication, reproduction, migration, ecology and conservation. Field trips emphasize identification and natural history of local species. Prerequisite: BIOL 225. Three hours lecture per week.

BIOL 407. Biology of Fishes
Study of evolution, anatomy, physiology, classification, ecology and behavior of the fishes. Addresses current research and future directions in ichthyology. Prerequisite: BIOL 122 and 225. Three hours lecture per week.

BIOL 411. Vertebrate Embryology
Comparative study of vertebrate embryology including evolutionary relationships and topics in molecular and developmental biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 122, 350. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.

BIOL 413. Histotechnique
Preparation of tissues for microscopy. Prerequisite: BIOL 350. One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week.

BIOL 422. Vertebrate Physiology
Study of physiological processes of vertebrate animals including specific adaptations of certain species to their environment. Prerequisite: BIOL 122, 350, CHEM 121. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

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