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Requirements
for the Major in Biology
A four-year program
leading to a B.S. in biology is offered and includes 4 options:
Biology, Human Biology, Biotechnology, and Ecology. All programs of
study provide students with a liberal arts education emphasizing
the sciences.
- Required biology courses in the Biology
specialization expose students to an examination of
life from the molecular to the community level.
- Required
courses in the Ecology specialization prepare students for careers in ecology, environmental sciences,
and conservation.
- Required courses in Human
Biology prepare students for the health
professions.
- Required courses in the Pre-pharmacy concentration are specifically geared toward students who wish to apply to doctoral programs in pharmacy.
- Required courses in the Biotechnology
specialization emphasize cell and molecular biology.
Other biology courses may be elected to suit individual
interests and needs. The required courses in chemistry,
mathematics, and physics reflect the interdisciplinary status
of the biological sciences. Graduates of these programs
have found careers in biological and medical research laboratories,
field biology, and in biotechnology companies, or they have
furthered their education by entering graduate, medical,
dental, optometry, veterinary, and law schools, as well
as schools for allied health professions.
You may download a checklist of requirements for each of the five tracks within the Biology major by clicking on the appropriate link: General Biology, Biotechnology, Ecology, Human Biology, Pre-pharmacy.
Please see the suggested four-year plans of study and the 2009-2011 tentative course schedule to facilitate the planning of your classwork.
Biology
Specialization
The
major in Biology requires a minimum of 73 credit hours in
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math. (University
degree requirements also include Core Curriculum and other
courses for a minimum of 120 credit hours total.)
A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed
below.
Course
requirements for the major are
1)
All six core courses
2)
One elective lecture/laboratory combination from each of
the four areas: Organismal, Communities & Ecosystems, Functional,
and Cellular
3)
Two additional biology lecture courses or one biology lecture/laboratory
course with prefix numbers of 200 or above
4)
One of two sets of additional science and
math courses given below
Core
courses
| BIO
105K |
Biological
Principles I: Cellular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
106K |
Biological
Principles: Laboratory Biology |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO
107 |
Biological
Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
109 |
Biological
Principles III: Functional Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
201 |
Genetics |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
217 |
Evolution |
3.0
Credits |
Elective
courses, by area
| AREA
1: Organismal BiologyBiology |
| BIO
205 |
Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
231 |
Botany |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
291 |
Ornithology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
335 |
Entomology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
351 |
Invertebrate
Zoology |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
353W |
Vertebrate
Zoology |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
361 |
Parasitology |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
362 |
Parasitology
Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
405W |
Animal
Behavior |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
406 |
Animal
Behavior Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
|
AREA 2: Communities
& Ecosystems |
| BIO
331 |
Ecological
Principles |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
332 |
Field
Ecology |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
337 |
Marine
Ecology |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
383 |
Plant
Ecology |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
415 |
Microbial
Ecology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
416 |
Microbial
Ecology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
|
AREA 3: Functional
Biology |
| BIO
321 |
Neurobiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
322 |
Neurobiology
Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
381 |
Plant
Physiology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
401 |
General
Physiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
402 |
General
Physiology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
403 |
Comparative
Physiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
404 |
Comparative
Physiology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| AREA
4: Cellular Biology |
| BIO 305 |
Developmental Biology |
3.0 Credits |
| BIO
306W |
Developmental Biology Laboratory |
2.0 Credits |
| BIO
311 |
Microbiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
312W |
Microbiology
Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
409 |
Cell
and Molecular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
410 |
Cell
and Molecular Biology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
Additional
Math & Science courses
Mathematics
| MAT
152D |
Calculus
A |
4.0
Credits |
| MAT
220 |
Statistics
for the Biological Sciences |
4.0
Credits |
Chemistry
| CHY
113K |
Principles
of Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
114K |
Principles
of Chemistry I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| CHY
115 |
Principles
of Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
116 |
Principles
of Chemistry II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| CHY
251 |
Organic
Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
252 |
Organic
Chemistry I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
253 |
Organic
Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
Physics
| |
EITHER |
|
| PHY
111K |
Elements
of Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
112 |
Elements
of Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| |
OR |
|
| PHY
121K |
General
Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
123 |
General
Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
Biology with emphasis in Ecology
The
concentration in Ecology requires a minimum of 78 credit
hours in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and Math. (University
degree requirements also include Core Curriculum and other
courses for a minimum of 120 credit hours total.) A
grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed
below.
Course
requirements for the specialization are
1)
Seven core courses in the biology
major
2)
Ten credits of Organismal Biology courses
3)
Ten credits of courses in Ecology
4) Additional
science and math courses given below
Core courses
| BIO
105K |
Biological
Principles I: Cellular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
106K |
Biological
Principles: Laboratory Biology |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO
107 |
Biological
Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
109 |
Biological
Principles III: Functional Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
201 |
Genetics |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
217 |
Evolution |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
331 |
Ecological
Principles |
3.0
Credits |
Organismal
biology courses
| BIO
205 |
Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
231 |
Botany |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
291 |
Ornithology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
335 |
Entomology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
351 |
Invertebrate
Zoology |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
353W |
Vertebrate
Zoology |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
361 |
Parasitology |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
362 |
Parasitology
Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
381 |
Plant
Physiology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
405W |
Animal
Behavior |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
406 |
Animal
Behavior Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
Ecology
courses
| BIO
332 |
Field
Ecology |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
337 |
Marine
Ecology |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
383 |
Plant
Ecology |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
403 |
Comparative
Physiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
404 |
Comparative
Physiology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
415 |
Microbial
Ecology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
416 |
Microbial
Ecology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| ESP
303 |
Wetlands
Ecology |
3.0 Credits |
| ESP
413 |
Forest
Ecology |
4.0 Credits |
Additional
Math & Science courses
Mathematics
| MAT
152D |
Calculus
A |
4.0
Credits |
| MAT
220 |
Statistics
for the Biological Sciences |
4.0
Credits |
Chemistry
| CHY
113K |
Principles
of Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
114K |
Principles
of Chemistry I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| CHY
115 |
Principles
of Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
116 |
Principles
of Chemistry II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| CHY
251 |
Organic
Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
252 |
Organic
Chemistry I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
253 |
Organic
Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
Geography-Anthropology
| GEO
108 |
Introduction
to ArcGIS |
3.0
Credits |
Physics
| |
EITHER |
|
| PHY
111K |
Elements
of Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
112 |
Elements
of Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| |
OR |
|
| PHY
121K |
General
Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
123 |
General
Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
Biology
with emphasis in Human Biology
The
minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University's
Core curriculum) required for the emphasis in human biology:
82. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses
listed below.
Required
Biology Courses
| BIO
105K |
Biological
Principles I: Cellular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
106K |
Biological
Principles: Laboratory Biology |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO
107 |
Biological
Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
111 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology I |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO 112 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO 211 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology II |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
212 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO
345 |
Pathophysiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
401 |
General
Physiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
402 |
General
Physiology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
Choose
15 credits from the following:
| BIO
201 |
Genetics |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
205 |
Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy |
5.0
Credits |
| BIO
305 |
Developmental
Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
306W |
Developmental
Biology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
311 |
Microbiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
312W |
Microbiology
Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
321 |
Neurobiology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
322 |
Neurobiology
Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
361 |
Parasitology |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
362 |
Parasitology
Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
409 |
Cell
and Molecular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
410 |
Cell
and Molecular Biology Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
431 |
Principles
of Immunology |
3.0
Credits |
The
following courses are also required:
Chemistry
| CHY
113K |
Principles
of Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
114K |
Principles
of Chemistry I Laboratory |
1.0
Credits |
| CHY
115 |
Principles
of Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
116 |
Principles
of Chemistry II Laboratory |
1.0
Credits |
| CHY
251 |
Organic
Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
252 |
Organic
Chemistry I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
253 |
Organic
Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
254 |
Organic
Chemistry II Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| |
AND,
EITHER |
|
| CHY
461 |
Biochemistry
I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
462 |
Biochemistry
I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| |
OR |
|
| CHY
461 |
Biochemistry
I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
463 |
Biochemistry
II |
3.0
Credits |
Physics
| |
EITHER |
|
| PHY
111K |
Elements
of Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
112 |
Elements
of Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| |
OR |
|
| PHY
121K |
General
Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
123 |
General
Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
Mathematics
| MAT
152D |
Calculus
A |
4.0
Credits |
| MAT
220 |
Statistics
for the Biological Sciences |
4.0
Credits |
Biology
with emphasis in Pre-pharmacy
This two-year, nondegree program is a time-intensive program that students will need to commit to upon entering the university. Students are encouraged to take summer courses to reduce the number of credits taken each semester. If students choose not to take summer courses, they should consider extending the program to three years. If they do well in this program of study, they will be competitive with students from other universities applying for entry into professional Pharmacy programs. The
minimum number of credits, including general education courses, required for the emphasis in pre-pharmacy:
79. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses
listed below.
Required
Biology Courses
| BIO
105K |
Biological
Principles I: Cellular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
106K |
Biological
Principles: Laboratory Biology |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO
107 |
Biological
Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
111 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology I |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO 112 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO 211 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology II |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
212 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory |
1.5 Credits |
The
following courses are also required:
Chemistry
| CHY
113K |
Principles
of Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
114K |
Principles
of Chemistry I Laboratory |
1.0
Credits |
| CHY
115 |
Principles
of Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
116 |
Principles
of Chemistry II Laboratory |
1.0
Credits |
| CHY
251 |
Organic
Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
252 |
Organic
Chemistry I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
253 |
Organic
Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
254 |
Organic
Chemistry II Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
Physics
| PHY
111K |
Elements
of Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
112 |
Elements
of Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
Mathematics
| MAT
152D |
Calculus
A |
4.0
Credits |
| MAT
220 |
Statistics
for the Biological Sciences |
4.0
Credits |
Other required courses
| ENG 100C |
College Writing |
3.0
Credits |
| ENG 120H |
Introduction to Literature |
3.0
Credits |
| PSY100J |
General Psychology I |
3.0 Credits |
| SOC 100J |
Introduction to Sociology |
3.0 Credits |
| THE 170F |
Public Speaking |
3.0 Credits |
In addition, students must fulfill an additional 6-9 credits of general education electives, and some programs recommend three credits of Economics. Students should consult entrance requirements for specific programs.
Biology
with emphasis in Biotechnology
The
minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University's
Core
curriculum) required for the emphasis in biotechnology: 80.
A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed
below.
All
of the following are required:
Biology
| BIO
105K |
Biological
Principles I: Cellular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
106K |
Biological
Principles: Laboratory Biology |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO
107 |
Biological
Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO
201 |
Genetics |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO 311 |
Microbiology |
3.0 Credits |
| BIO
312W |
Microbiology Laboratory |
2.0 Credits |
| BIO
408 |
Experimental
Genetics |
2.0
Credits |
| BIO
431 |
Principles
of Immunology |
3.0 Credits |
| |
AND,
EITHER |
|
| BIO
409 |
Cell & Molecular
Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
410 |
Cell & Molecular
Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| |
OR |
|
| AMS
530 |
Molecular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| AMS
531 |
Molecular Biology Laboratory |
3.0
Credits |
Applied
Medical Sciences
(BIO
441 may be substituted for one AMS class)
| AMS
551 |
Immunology
Laboratory |
3.0
Credits |
Chemistry
| CHY
113K |
Principles
of Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
114K |
Principles
of Chemistry I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| CHY
115 |
Principles
of Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
116 |
Principles
of Chemistry II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| CHY
251 |
Organic
Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
252 |
Organic
Chemistry I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
253 |
Organic
Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
254 |
Organic
Chemistry II Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
461 |
Biochemistry
I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
462 |
Biochemistry
I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
463 |
Biochemistry
II |
3.0
Credits |
Physics
| |
EITHER |
|
| PHY
111K |
Elements
of Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
112 |
Elements
of Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| |
OR |
|
| PHY
121K |
General
Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
123 |
General
Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
Mathematics
| MAT
152D |
Calculus
A |
4.0
Credits |
| MAT
220 |
Statistics
for the Biological Sciences |
4.0
Credits |
Courses
in Science and Math Relevant for
Biology Majors
BIO
105K Biological Principles I:Cellular Biology
This is an introduction to the
scientific principles of molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics. Prerequisite:
students must have fulfilled the University minimum proficiency requirements
in writing and mathematics. Cr 3.
BIO
106K Laboratory Biology
Laboratory experiences illustrating concepts and principles
introduced in BIO 105K. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 105K is
highly recommended. Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher
in, or concurrent enrollment in, BIO 105K. Students must have
fulfilled the University minimum proficiency requirements in
writing and mathematics. Cr 1.5.
BIO
107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity,
and Ecology
This is an integrated lecture-laboratory course introducing
students to the scientific principles of evolution, biodiversity
and ecology. The lecture and laboratory each meet three hours
weekly. Prerequisites: grades of C minus or higher in BIO
105K and BIO 106K. Cr 4.5.
BIO
109 Biological Principles III: Functional Biology
This is an introduction to the scientific principles of structure
and function in plants and animals. Prerequisites: grade of
C minus or higher in BIO 107. Cr 3.
BIO
111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
The course is the first semester of a two-semester
sequence concerning the structure and function
of the human body. The course focuses on the study
of cell chemistry, cell physiology, tissues, integumentary
system, skeletal system, muscle system, and nervous
system. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of
minimum proficiency requirements. Cr3.
BIO
112 Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology
I
Laboratory experiences illustrating concepts and principles
introduced in BIO 111. The course will cover the following
topics: metrics, language of anatomy, cell physiology, tissues,
integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and
nervous system. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or concurrent. Cr 1.5.
BIO
201 Genetics
This is a study of the molecular basis of heredity
and methods of genetic analysis. Prerequisites: grade of C
minus or higher in BIO 107 or BIO 211, 212 and CHY 115; or
permission of instructor. Cr 3.
BIO
205 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
A modern look at
an old subject: the comparative study of vertebrate organ
systems from an adaptational and evolutionary point of view.
Lecture three hours/week; one four-hour laboratory/week. Prerequisites:
grade of C minus or higher in BIO 109. Cr 5.
BIO
211 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This
course is a continuation of BIO 111. The structure and function
of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive,
digestive, and urinary systems will be discussed. Prerequisite:
grade of C minus or higher in BIO 111. Cr 3.
BIO
212 Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory
studies of the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular,
respiratory, reproductive, digestive, and urinary systems.
Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 112; BIO 211
or concurrently. Cr 1.5.
BIO
217 Evolution
This course teaches the geological and fossil records, the mechanism
of selection as a creative principle, the genetic basis of natural
selection, the pervasive imprint of extinction in living and
fossil species, the evolution of complex molecules and organ
systems, and the geological and ecological processes that have
influenced diversification. Prerequisites: Grade of C minus
or higher in BIO 109, or permission of instructor. Cr 3.
BIO
231 Botany
A study of structure, function, development, reproduction,
and environmental adaptations of representative non-vascular
and vascular plants. Lecture three hours/week; one three-hour
laboratory/week. Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher
in BIO 107 or permission of instructor. Cr 4.5.
BIO
251 History of Biology
A chronological survey of developments in
biological investigations from earliest records
to the present day. Prerequisites: grade of C
minus or higher in BIO 105K or BIO 111, or permission
of instructor. Cr 3.
BIO
281 Microbiology and Human Disease
Fundamentals of microbiology with emphasis on infectious
diseases of people, including bacteria, rickettsia, fungi, viruses,
protozoa and helminths. Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher
in BIO 105K or BIO 111, and college chemistry. Cr 3.
BIO
282 Microbiology and Human Disease Laboratory
Laboratory techniques in the cultivation,
identification, and control of microorganisms.
Prerequisite: BIO 281 or concurrently. Cr 2.
BIO
291 Ornithology
This course studies the basic biology of birds: their life histories,
migration, ecology, and economic importance, with emphasis on
species found in Eastern North America. Numerous field trips
to a variety of habitats will be taken for purposes of field
identification. Students are responsible for their own appropriate
outdoor clothing and footwear and for binoculars. Prerequisites:
A grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107, or permission of instructor.
Cr 4.5.
BIO
305 Developmental Biology
An analysis of the cellular and molecular interactions leading to normal development.
Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107. Cr 3.
BIO
306W Developmental Biology Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to illustrate principles of animal development
introduced in BIO 305 using genetic, histochemical, and molecular analyses. Prerequisite:
prior or concurrent registration
in BIO 305. Cr 2.
BIO
311 Microbiology
This course is a comprehensive introduction to cellular, biochemical,
and genetic aspects of prokaryotes. Viruses, and some eukaryotic
microorganisms are also considered. Prerequisites: CHY 115 and
grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107, or permission of instructor.
Cr 3.
BIO
312W Microbiological Laboratory
The laboratory explores basic techniques of isolation and cultivation
of microorganisms, primarily bacteria and fungi. In addition,
biochemical, molecular and genetic analyses of microorganisms
are introduced. To fulfill the 'W' requirement, students must
be enrolled in BIO 311 and BIO 312 concurrently. Prerequisites:
grade of C minus or higher, or concurrent enrollment, in BIO
311. Cr 2.
BIO
321 Neurobiology
This course presents an overview of nervous system function,
structure and development. Content focuses on the cellular and
molecular properties that underlie normal function. Prerequisites:
grade of C minus or higher in BIO 109 or BIO 111, or permission
of instructor. Cr 3.
BIO
322 Neurobiology Laboratory
This laboratory course is designed to enable students to gain
experience with a range of experimental techniques used in neurobiology
research. These include cell culture, electrophysiology, histochemistry,microscopy
and behavioral analyses. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent
registration in BIO 321. Cr 2.
BIO
331 Ecological Principles
A scientific study of interactions determining
the distribution and abundance
of organisms. Prerequisites:
grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107. Cr 3.
BIO
332 Field Ecology
Field studies demonstrating basic concepts of ecology. Prerequisite: BIO 331
or concurrently. Cr2.
BIO
335 Entomology
Integrated lecture-laboratory course on the biology of insects and their impact
on humanity. Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107. Cr 3.
BIO
337 Marine Ecology
A comparative ecological study of coastal and oceanic environments. Lecture,
three hours/week; weekly four-hour field trip. Prerequisites: Grade of C minus
or higher in BIO 107. Cr 5.
BIO
345 Pathophysiology
A study of the physiological, genetic, biochemical and environmental
basis of noninfectious diseases. Prerequisite: grade of C minus
or higher in BIO 109, BIO 211, or permission of instructor.
Cr 3.
BIO
351 Invertebrate Zoology
The morphology, physiology and evolution of invertebrate animals.
Three hours of lecture and two, two-hour laboratories per week.
Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107. Cr 5.
BIO
353W Vertebrate Zoology
This course is a survey of the vertebrate animals focusing on
classification, morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, and
evolutionary history of each group. Lecture: three hours/week;
one four-hour laboratory/week. Prerequisites: grade of C minus
or higher in BIO 109. Cr 5.
BIO
361 Parasitology
The life histories and host-parasite relationships of animal parasites, with
emphasis on those of humans. Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher in BIO
105K. Cr 2.
BIO
362 Parasitological Laboratory
The morphology and life cycles of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and arthropods.
Prerequisite: BIO 361, or concurrently. Cr 2.
BIO
381 Plant Physiology
This course is a study of the physiological activities of plants,
and their growth and development as influenced by internal and
external factors. Lecture three hours/week; one three-hour laboratory/week.
Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 109 or BIO
231 and CHY115, or permission of instructor. Cr 4.5
BIO
383 Plant Ecology
This course examines plant ecology at the population, community, and ecosystem
levels. Plant adaptations to the environment are also discussed, with emphasis
on how these traits influence community and ecosystem processes. Weekly field
trips are required. Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107. Cr 5.
BIO
401 General Physiology
A study of physiological processes and their regulation in animals.
Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107 or BIO
211; CHY 115; PHY 111K or PHY 121K; or permission of instructor.
Cr 3.
BIO
402 General Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory examination of physiological mechanisms in animals. Prerequisite:
BIO 401 or concurrently; MAT 220. Cr 2.
BIO
403 Comparative Physiology
Physiological and biochemical basis of environmental adaptation.
Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107; CHY 115;
and junior standing. Cr 3.
BIO
404 Comparative Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory experiments on the physiological basis of environmental adaptation.
Emphasis is on marine organisms. Prerequisite: BIO 403 or concurrently; MAT 220.
Cr 2.
BIO
405W Animal Behavior
This course is a study of the principles of behavioral organization in vertebrate
and invertebrate animals, with emphasis on behavior under natural conditions.
Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107 or BIO 211, or permission
of instructor. Cr 3.
BIO
406 Animal Behavior Lab
This course is a laboratory and field examination of behavioral principles in
animals. Prerequisite: BIO 405 or concurrently. Cr 2.
BIO
407 Molecular Mechanisms in Development
A course on the molecular genetic analysis of animal development focusing on
an integrative approach toward understanding the evolution of developmental mechanisms.
Prerequisite: grades of C minus or higher in BIO 201 and BIO 305, or permission
of instructor.
Cr 3.
BIO
408 Experimental Genetics
This course includes lectures and laboratory exercises in human and fruit fly
genetics. This is not a companion course to BIO 201. Prerequisite: BIO 201 or
concurrently, or permission of instructor. Cr 2.
BIO
409 Cell and Molecular Biology
A study of the eukaryotic cell at the level of organelles and
molecules. The biochemical aspects of cell growth and reproduction
are emphasized. Prerequisites:CHY 115 and grade of C minus or
higher in BIO 109. Cr3.
BIO
410 Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
A course in which the techniques of cell fractionation and biochemical analyses
are applied to the eukaryotic cell. Prerequisite: BIO 409 or concurrently. Cr2.
BIO
415 Microbial Ecology
This course is a continuation of BIO 311. The course begins with an examination
of microbial evolution and biodiversity. It then explores the interactions of
microorganisms in populations and within communities, and their interactions
with other organisms and the environment, including an examination of physiological
adaptations and biogeochemical cycles. Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher
in BIO 311 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Cr
3.
BIO
416 Microbial Ecology
This is the companion lab course to BIO 415, designed as a hands-on project lab to introduce students to a variety of methods used in microbial ecology. There will be a field component, lab component, and written component to the projects that will be completed during the semester. Microscopic, cell culture, and molecular methods will be employed. Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher
in BIO 415 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment, or permission of instructor.
Cr
2.
BIO
417 Issues in Evolution
This course surveys major issues that motivate current research in evolutionary
biology, providing an historical analysis of areas of controversy and alternative
points of view within the field. The course is based on selected readings in
the theoretical and experimental literature of the field, from primary and classical
sources. Prerequisites: grades of C minus or higher in BIO 201 and BIO 217; or
permission
of instructor. Cr
3.
BIO
421 Biology Seminar
Weekly oral reports and discussions by students and staff on biological topics
of current interest. Prerequisite: 16 hours of biology or permission of instructor.
May be repeated. Cr 1-3.
BIO
431 Principles of Immunology
An introductory course that presents the fundamentals of immunology,
especially as they relate to human diseases. Topics include:
the history of immunology, basic elements of immune systems,
principles of natural and acquired immunity, cellular and molecular
basis of B cell and T cell development and diversity and clinical
aspects of immunology. Prerequisite: CHY 115 and grade of C
minus or higher in BIO 109 or 211, and junior standing; or permission
of instructor. Cr 3.
CHY
113 Principles of Chemistry I
A presentation of fundamental principles of chemical science.
These principles will be presented in quantitative terms and
illustrated by examples of their applications in laboratories
and in ordinary non-laboratory experience. This course and CHY
114 (normally taken concurrently) provide the basis for further
study of chemistry. Prerequisite: satisfaction of USM math proficiency
requirements. Three lectures per week. Cr 3.
CHY
114 Laboratory Techniques I
Laboratory experiments
to illustrate the principles that are presented in CHY 113 lectures.
One recitation and two laboratory hours per week. Corequisite:
CHY 113. Cr 1.
CHY
115 Principles of Chemistry II
A continuation of CHY 113. This course is designed to provide
the foundation for all further studies in chemistry and is a
prerequisite for all upper-level chemistry courses. Prerequisite:
a grade of C minus or better in CHY 113. Cr3.
CHY
116 Laboratory Techniques II
Laboratory experiments to illustrate the principles presented
in CHY 115 lectures. One recitation and two laboratory hours
per week. Prerequisite: a grade of C minus or better in CHY
114. Corequisite: CHY 115. Cr 1.
CHY
251 Organic Chemistry I
An intensive treatment of organic chemistry. Topics include:
nomenclature; structure and stereochemistry; reaction types:
substitution, addition, elimination and oxidation-reduction;
reaction mechanisms and factors influencing them; spectroscopic
techniques of structure determination (mass, nuclear magnetic
resonance, ultraviolet-visible and infrared). Prerequisite:
a grade of C minus or better in CHY 115. Cr 3.
CHY
252 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Experiments will be performed to illustrate the basic laboratory
skills of crystallization, extraction, distillation, and melting
and boiling point determinations. Spectroscopic and chromatographic
techniques will be demonstrated. Chemical reactions studied
include free radical halogenation, nucleophilic substitution,
and oxidation and reduction. Prerequisite: a grade of C minus
or better in CHY 116. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHY 251.
Cr 2.
CHY
253 Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of CHY 251, but with a more extensive (and intensive)
investigation of the principal categories of organic reactions.
Extensive problem-solving in such areas as structure determination,
spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. The structures and fundamental
chemical reactions of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic
acids will be presented. Prerequisite: a grade of C minus or
better in CHY 251. Cr 3.
CHY
254 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
The course begins
with a multi-step synthesis of an antibiotic. The second half
of the semester is devoted to organic qualitative analysis including
solubility tests, classification tests, preparation of derivatives,
and the interpretation of spectra to assist in the identification
of unknowns. One recitation and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHY 252. Prerequisite
or corequisite: CHY 253. Cr 2.
CHY 461
Biochemistry I
Application of chemical methods and principles to understanding
biological processes. Topics include structure and action of
nucleotides, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates; enzyme kinetics
and mechanisms; membranes and transport; and metabolism and
energy conversion. This one semester course provides a survey
of the major areas of biochemistry, except nucleic acids. Prerequisite:
a grade of C- or better in CHY 253. Cr 3.
CHY 462
Biochemistry Laboratory
Basic experimental methods in modern biochemistry. Experiments
include detecting, purifying, crystallizing, and characterizing
proteins; analyzing protein structure, and measuring enzyme
kinetics. Techniques include ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry;
ion-exchange, gel, and high-pressure liquid chromatography;
electrophoresis, and analysis of protein structure by computer
graphics. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in CHY 254.
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHY 461. Cr 2.
CHY 463
Biochemistry II
Continuation of CHY
461. Topics include selected biosynthetic pathways, including
photosynthesis; signal transduction applied to hormones, nerve
transmission, and the five senses; and methods for structural
analysis of macromolecules, including X- ray diffraction, nuclear
magnetic resonance, and homology modeling. Three lectures per
week. Par-ticipants present a seminar on a topic of current
biochemical research. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better
in CHY 461. Cr 3.
ESP 303 Wetlands Ecology
This lecture course examines wetlands from the perspectives of science and policy. Topics will include wetlands definitions, classification, and regional and national trends in habitat destruction and management. Prerequisites: ESP 101K/102K, CHY 113K/114K. Cr 3.
ESP 413 Forest Ecology
This course provides students with an understanding of what constitutes a healthy forest ecosystem and a sustainable forest environment. Special emphasis is placed on the function, spatial variability, evolution of forest ecosystems, and the need for forest ecology as the foundation of forest management. The laboratory session is field intensive. Prerequisites: ESP 125K/126K or permission. Cr 4.
GEO 108 Introduction to ArcGIS
An introduction to the ArcGIS software, stressing basic operation of this popular GIS package. Topics covered include system navigation, data display, data download, and printing public domain and user-created geographical data sets. Cr 3.
MAT
152D Calculus A
This is the first
of a sequence of three basic calculus courses covering functions
of one or more variables, graphs, limits, derivatives, integrals,
optimization, infinite series, vectors, and various applications.
Calculus A provides an introduction to the differential and
integral calculus of functions of one variable. Prerequisite:
two years of high school algebra plus geometry and trigonometry,
or MAT 140D. Cr 4.
MAT
220 Statistics for the Biological Sciences
This course treats
basic statistical methods as applied to the biological sciences.
The topics emphasized are descriptive statistics, discrete and
continuous distributions, statistical estimation, hypothesis
testing procedures, chi-square methods (goodness of fit and
two-way tables), analysis of variance, and simple and multiple
regression. Students will use at least one computer-based statistical
package. Prerequisite: MAT 152D. Cr4.
PHY
111K Elements of Physics I
An introduction to
the fundamental concepts of mechanics, sound and heat. Lectures,
problem solving, demonstrations, laboratory exercises will be
used to develop an understanding of physical phenomena. This
course is not recommended for students planning to major in
the physical sciences or engineering. Prerequisite: high school
algebra. Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory, and
one hour of recitation per week.Cr 4.
PHY
112 Elements of Physics II
A continuation of
PHY 111K introducing the concepts of electricity, magnetism,
optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY 111K or equivalent.
Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory, and one hour
of recitation per week. Cr 4.
PHY
114K General Physics Laboratory I
Experiments designed to illustrate the concepts studied in PHY
111K and PHY 121K. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in
PHY 111K or PHY 121K. Two hours per week. Cr 1.
PHY
116 General Physics Laboratory II
Experiments designed to illustrate the concepts studied in PHY
112 and PHY 123. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in PHY
112 or PHY 123. Two hours per week. Cr 1.
PHY
121K General Physics I
An introduction to
the fundamental concepts of mechanics, sound and heat, using
calculus. This course is recommended for students who plan further
study in physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering. It
should be taken with PHY 122K. Prerequisite: prior or concurrent
registration in MAT 152D or equivalent experience. Three hours
of lecture and one and one-half hours of recitation per week.
Cr 4.
PHY
123 General Physics II
A continuation of
PHY 121K, introducing the concepts of electricity, magnetism,
and light, using calculus. This course is intended for students
who plan further study in physical sciences, mathematics, or
engineering. It should be taken with PHY 124. Prerequisites:
PHY 121K or equivalent and one semester of calculus. Three hours
of lecture and one and one-half hours of recitation per week.
Cr 4.
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