Victor Miriel

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. Three hours per week. Meets General Education IVB.

Comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human organism, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, nervous and endocrine systems. Recommended Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 213. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Meets General Education IVA or IVB.

Comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 215. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Meets General Education IVB.

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, two hours laboratory per week.

Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.

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.

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, two hours laboratory per week.

Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.

Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.

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.