57 courses with the subject BIO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BIO 004Tropical Ecology. 4
Tropical plants and animals are observed in their natural habitat and, when possible, are returned to the laboratory for more in-depth examination, identification, and preservation. Adaptations to diverse environments are emphasized. Class meets on campus prior to departure for study of the culture and survey of the environmental and organismal types of the specific site to be visited. When appropriate, course includes snorkeling practice. January term.
A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in the coastal rivers, sounds, and barrier islands of the North Carolina coast. Involves daily field trips for observations and collections. Summer only. is presumed. Note: Limited enrollment; open only by application to the department.
None, but some prior study and understanding of plant and animal taxonomy
BIO 006Exploring the North Carolina Mountains. 4
A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in the valleys, slopes, streams, and ponds of the North Carolina mountains. Involves daily field trips for observation and collection. Summer only. is presumed. Note: Limited enrollment; open only by application to the department.
None, but some prior study and understanding of plant and animal taxonomy
BIO 007Exploring the North Carolina Coastal Plain. 4
A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in varied coastal plain habitats. Involves daily field trips for observation and collection. Summer only. is presumed. Note: Limited enrollment; open only by application to the department.
None, but some prior study and understanding of plant and animal taxonomy
BIO 101Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics4
An introduction to the concepts of cellular biology and genetics. The course emphasizes the cell as the fundamental unit of life and the molecular mechanisms that guide evolution. Concepts that will be studied include the biochemical and structural components of the cell, the production and utilization of energy, cellular reproduction, and the mechanisms of inheritance. The course includes a laboratory component that introduces the concept of experimental design while providing an understanding of biological principles introduced in lecture. Note: One laboratory period per week.
A course that covers the evolution, ecology, and diversity of life on earth. The course includes a survey of viruses and other acellular lifeforms, bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals. This course includes a laboratory component. Note: One laboratory period per week.
Introduction in the use of basic laboratory techniques and experimental design in understanding biological principles. Fall, Spring. Note: One four-hour laboratory period per week.
Life processes, unique and common, that humans share with other animals will be explored using a systems approach. Emphasis will be placed on issues of health and disease. This course includes a laboratory component involving hands-on application of lecture concepts in human biology. Note: One laboratory period per week.
A survey course of the diversity of plants and animals on Earth. We will emphasize biodiversity, evolutionary relationships, adaptations, and ecology of plants and animals. The first half of the course will cover the diversity of animal life, starting from simple unicellular organisms and moving up to the evolution of tetrapods in terrestrial environments. The second half of the course will explore the diversity of plants and related organisms. Spring.
An introductory-level course in environmental science that explores the impact of human activity on the planet. The course emphasizes how human activity has impacted the Earth, what the primary environmental challenges we face today are, and the technologies that are being used today to address these problems. Note: One laboratory period per week.
This course is an introduction to microbiology and will highlight the beneficial and harmful effects of microscopic organisms on our lives. The basic life processes of microscopic organisms will be studied along with control of microbial growth and the response of a host to microbial challenge. This course includes a laboratory component that focuses on the basic techniques of the microbiological laboratory, including microscopy and differential staining. Fall, Spring. Note: Includes three hours of laboratory work per week.
An introduction to the in vivo function, in vitro study, and in vitro manipulation of genes. Spring. Note: Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week for half a semester.
Introduction to the study of the pattern of inheritance in plants and animals. Laboratory using Drosophila included. Spring. Note: Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week for half a semester.
Tropical plants and animals are observed in their natural habitat and, when possible, are returned to the laboratory for more in-depth examination, identification, and preservation. Adaptations to diverse environments are emphasized. Class meets on campus prior to departure to study the culture and survey the environmental and organismal types of the specific site to be visited. When appropriate, course includes snorkeling practice. Note: Limited enrollment.
A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in the coastal rivers, sounds, and barrier islands of the North Carolina coast. Involves field trips for observations and collections. Class meets on campus prior to departure to study the culture and survey the environmental and organismal types of the specific site to be visited. Note: Limited enrollment.
A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in the valleys, slopes, streams, and ponds of the North Carolina mountains. Involves field trips for observation and collection. Class meets on campus prior to departure to study the culture and survey the environmental and organismal types of the specific site to be visited. Note: Limited enrollment.
BIO 217Exploring the North Carolina Coastal Plain4
A field study of the distribution and adaptations of plants and animals in varied coastal plain habitats. Involves daily field trips for observation and collection. Class meets on campus prior to departure to study the culture and survey the environmental and organismal types of the specific site to be visited. Note: Limited enrollment.
An introductory, field-based course designed to introduce the student to the basics of birding. Lectures emphasize how to identify an unknown bird based on field marks, using characteristic species found in eastern North America. Involves field trips for observation. Field work will emphasize bird identification using binoculars and a field guide. Note: Limited enrollment.
An introduction to ecological principles and concepts with emphasis on study of eastern North Carolina ecosystems. This course includes a laboratory component. Fall, even years.
This course will introduce students to topics including animal feed classification, production, and analysis, gastrointestinal tract anatomy, digestion and metabolism of nutrients, and feeding of domestic mammals. This course will satisfy the Animal Nutrition requirement for application to Veterinary Schools.
This course provides a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body, integrating anatomical and physiological concepts at the cellular, histological, organ, and organ systems level. Topics include the organization of the human body, cellular function, histology, and studies of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationships between structure and function, as well as the regulatory mechanisms that maintain physiological balance. Laboratoryexercises complement the lecture by incorporating hands-on dissections, microscopy, physiological experiments, and interactive models to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
This course provides a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body, integrating anatomical and physiological concepts at the cellular, histological, organ, and organ systems level. Topics include the study of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, lymphatic and endocrine systems. An emphasis is placed on water/ion balance and hemeostatic mechanisms in relation to theseorgan systems. Laboratory exercises complement the lecture by incorporating hands-on dissections, microscopy, physiological experiements, and interactive models to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
This course is a general study of the animal kingdom. Although it covers some survey of various groups, the main purpose of the course is to compare feeding, digestion, respiration, excretion, reproduction and locomotion across animal groups and how they relate to their ecology. Fall, odd years. Note: The laboratory component includes field collection and species identification. Field trip participation is required.
Laboratory emphasis on field collecting, identification and natural history of North Carolina species. Spring, even years. Note: Field trip participation required. Three laboratory hours per week.
A study of the organization of the tissue in the lower and higher vascular plants, selected life cycles and a recognition and identification of selected families of Gymnospermae and Angiospermae. Spring, odd years.
Field collecting, identifying, and culturing of selected divisions of plants. Individual experiences requiring collecting and identifying. Fall, even years. Note: Day and weekend field trips are an integral part of the course and participation is required. Three laboratory hours per week.
Individual experiences requiring collection and identification. Spring, odd years. Note: Day and weekend field trips are an integral part of the course and participation is required. Three laboratory hours per week.
An introduction to the basics of plant biology including anatomy, physiology, evolution, taxonomy and systematics, and ecology. The laboratory component of this course focuses on techniques and experimental design using plants as the model organism. Fall, even years. Note: The laboratory component includes field collection and species identification. Field trip participation is required.
This course is designed to study the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The systems will be investigated individually from a molecular, cellular, histological, and finally, a systemic approach. In addition, the systems will be examined as in interactive part of the workings of the body as a whole. Other organisms will be used as models for similar systems in humans. During this course, we will concentrate on the structural basis of the body: tissues, bones, muscles, and an emphasis on the role of the nervous system and sensory structures. Fall. Note: Includes weekly laboratory session.
This course is designed to study the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The systems will be investigated individually from a molecular, cellular, histological, and finally, a systemic approach. In addition, the systems will be examined as in interactive part of the workings of the body as a whole. Other organisms will be used as models for similar systems in humans. During this course, we will concentrate on the organ systems: endocrine, reproduction, respiration, immune, urinary, and digestive. There will be a strong emphasis on the cardiovascular system and its overriding effects on the body as a whole. Spring. Note: Includes weekly laboratory session.
An in-depth analysis of the smallest unit of life, the cell. The variety of cellular architecture, cell functions, and dysregulation of cellular reproduction and death processes will be studied. Primary literature will be utilized to address questions concerning regulated and dysregulated cell processes. Spring.
An examination of the role of environmental factors in the morphological and physiological specializations of living organisms. This course also emphasizes the biotic responses to specific environment conditions. Fall, every other year. * Note: This course includes a laboratory component that examines the role the environment plays as a selective force in organic evolution.
Laboratory studies of specific anatomical and physiological characteristics of plants and animals as a reinforcement of the concept of the environment as a selective force in organic evolution. Fall, every other year. Note: Three laboratory hours per week.
Our understanding of the factors in inheritance has changed dramatically over the last 200 years. Science has gone from ideas such as preformation and blending, to sequencing the human genome, and investigating the workings of genes on the molecular level. In this class we will explore the history of scientific investigations on inheritance with special focus on Mendel’s work and its consequences. From there we will study chromosomes structure and their function in inheritance. We also will examine genetics on the molecular level, highlighting the mechanics of gene transcription and translation. Finally, we will briefly examine the fields of genomics and bioinformatics. Spring. Note: This course serves as the Gateway course for the Biology major. A grade of “C-” or higher is required for graduation.
An introduction to ecological principles and concepts with emphasis on study of eastern North Carolina ecosystems. This is a writing intensive course for biology majors. Fall.
BIO 402Methods of Environmental Analysis and Assessment. 4
A survey of the theory and practice of sampling and measurement of the physical, chemical, and biological components of environments. Emphasis placed on the theoretical and technical aspects of evaluating environmental factors. Spring, odd years.* Note: This course includes a laboratory component focusing on practical methods and techniques of environmental sampling.
Course investigates the patterns of behavior among a variety of animal species. Includes discussions of the physiological and genetic influences on behavior and thorough investigations of specific areas of behavior such as communication, reproduction, aggression, and parental behavior. Spring, even years. Note: This course includes a laboratory component focusing on observations of animals in their natural and semi-natural settings.
The laboratory section will allow the students to examine different animals in natural and enclosed settings. Students will experience firsthand some of the research techniques utilized in the field of animal behavior. In addition, field trips will allow students to observe many of the behaviors studied in class in a variety of species. Spring, even years. BIO 430. Immunology. 3. An examination of the immune response and the role of inflammation in disease and recovery. The course will review innate and adaptive immunity, emphasizing antigen recognition processing, cell proliferation, and cell death in the context of cell-mediated and humoral immunity. Fall, odd years.
An examination of the immune response and the role of inflammation in disease and recovery. The course includes antigen processing and recognition with an emphasis on receptor recombination and signaling, and cell proliferation and cell death in the context of humoral immunity. Fall, odd years.
Methods used in immunology labs will be explored including cell culture, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, the use of antibodies in protein isolation, and bioassays. Fall, odd years. Note: Students in BIO 431 must be enrolled in, or have completed, BIO 430.
This course will cover the basic techniques used in molecular biology and biotechnology. The course has both lecture and laboratory components in which fundamental concepts and techniques such as gene cloning and protein isolation will be presented and then practiced. The laboratory skills introduced in this class are useful for students interested in pursuing graduate studies, employment in research laboratories, or those interested in environmental or professional health care.
Individual research chosen by the student, subject to the approval of the instructor. The student must petition the School of Sciences for permission to register for this course prior to registration for the following semester. The petition must include an outline or summary of the proposed problem, stating the subject, purpose, and suggested methods and techniques and it must include the number of semester hours to be completed in course. Note: Also listed as BIO 481 for one semester hour, BIO 482 for two semester hours, and BIO 484 for four semester hours. * On demand only.
