BIOL 105-901 BIOLOGY AND SOCIETY Introduces the non-biology major to the broad principles, fundamental ideas and new discoveries in biology that significantly affect the human being’s present and future existence. Relates the study of biology to the pressing social and cultural issues of today. Does not satisfy requirements within the major. Prerequisite: BIOL 101. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIB).
2013 Summer II
BIOL 399-901 INTERNATIONAL FIELD STUDY Students experience a specific aspect of a biological discipline in a foreign country. Pre-tour lectures, post-tour discussion and other activities required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Fifteen hours pre-trip experience, at least 50 hours field activities over a minimum of 10 days, two-hour post-trip discussion session.
BIOL 570-901 INTERNATIONAL FIELD STUDIES Experience a specific aspect of a biological discipline in a foreign country. May include pre-tour lectures, post-tour discussion and other activities. May be taken twice under different subtitles. May not receive credit for both BIOL 399 and BIOL 570 with the same subtitle, nor for BIOL 570 twice with the same subtitle. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Forty hours per week.
2013 Fall
BIOL 213-012 ZOOLOGY Study of the biodiversity, structure and functions of animals and animal-like protists with emphasis on their evolutionary relationships. Designed for biology majors and minors and other science majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Meets General Education IVA or IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIA or IIIB).
BIOL 213-022 ZOOLOGY Study of the biodiversity, structure and functions of animals and animal-like protists with emphasis on their evolutionary relationships. Designed for biology majors and minors and other science majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 210. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Meets General Education IVA or IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIA or IIIB).
BIOL 350-011 CELL BIOLOGY Focuses on the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Topics covered include enzyme kinetics, membrane transport, cell signaling, intercellular protein trafficking, cellular respiration, mitosis and meiosis, the cell cycle, and cancer. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and CHEM 221 or 12 credits of biology. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
BIOL 415-021 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. BIOL 416 may not be used to satisfy requirements within the major. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually.
BIOL 416-009 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. BIOL 416 may not be used to satisfy requirements within the major. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually.
BIOL 420-013 READINGS IN BIOLOGY Readings designed to permit in-depth study of selected topics. Students submit written reports of their findings at the end of the semester. Specific topics are indicated on students’ transcripts. Prerequisites: Sixteen hours in biology, permission of instructor.
BIOL 450-030 INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY Experiences in biology-related work provide students with an opportunity to use acquired biological knowledge in a professional way and to investigate potential career options. Under special circumstances this course may be taken a second time for credit, but only with permission of the internship coordinator. Prerequisites: Junior standing, biology major and approval of Internship Coordinator. 45 student contact hours per credit hour. Permission to register must be granted prior to the experience and registration must be concurrent with the experience. (P/F)
BIOL 460-010 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 per week. Meets General Education IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIB).
BIOL 515-198 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. Student may register for BIOL 515 more than once up to a maximum of 15 credits hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually.
BIOL 560-191 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: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week.
BIOL 601-192 THESIS PREPARATION Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. Three credit hours.
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