36 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 1530FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I: INTRODUCTION TO CELLULAR BIOLOGY4
For students planning further study in biology or a related field: includes cell structure and function, mitosis and meiosis, principles of genetics, and classification of living organisms. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Students must pass with a C- or higher grade to progress to other Biology courses. Offered: fall and spring
BIO 1560FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II: DIVERSITY OF LIFE4
This course is intended primarily as an introductory course for potential biology majors. An introduction to the major kingdoms of living organisms are presented with their similarities and differences noted. Emphasis will also be placed on evolutionary and ecological principles related to and impacting the diversity of life. The lab will meet for three hours each week in conjunction with the lecture course (BIO 1560). Offered: fall and spring
BIO 1561(must be taken in the same semester as BIO 1560 lecture)
BIO 1561FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II LABORATORY
This course will cover the laboratory-based components associated with the core concepts covered in the BIO 1560, Fundamentals of Biology II lecture course with specific emphasis on identification of preserved flora and fauna specimens. Laboratory safety and basic laboratory techniques will also be introduced and reinforced. The lab will meet for three hours each week in conjunction with the lecture course (BIO 1560). Offered: fall and spring
BIO 1560 (must be taken in the same semester as BIO 1561)
BIO 2110SURVEY OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I4
A survey course designed to familiarize students with the structure and function of the human body. This class will focus on the body wall and the central nervous system. Endocrine regulation will also be included. Concepts will be taught primarily on the systemic level. The effects of aging on physiological function, and discussion of diseases and disorders will be included as time permits. Credits for this class will not be applied toward the requirements for a major or a minor in biology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Students planning to apply to graduate programs in the health sciences, including the Methodist University PA program, should select Biology 3060 and 3080. Offered: fall
BIO 2120SURVEY OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PART II4
This class is offered as a companion course to Biology 2060. Part 2 will cover sensory anatomy and physiology, the circulatory system, renal anatomy and physiology, digestion and nutrition, reproduction and the basic aspects of human embryonic development. The effects of aging on physiological function, and discussion of diseases and disorders will be included as time permits. Credits for this class will not be applied toward the requirements for a major or a minor in biology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Students planning to apply to graduate programs in the health sciences, including the Methodist University PA program, should select Biology 3060 and 3080. Offered: spring Return to Table of Contents
Biology 1530 and Biology 2110 with a minimum grade of C- or higher
BIO 2430INTRODUCTORY ZOOLOGY4
Classification, anatomy, development, and life history of the animals with emphasis on evolutionary relationships among the various invertebrate and vertebrate groups. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIO 1530 and 1560 with a grade of C- or higher Offered: fall odd years
Introductory Botany is designed as a second level course to provide an understanding of basic plant anatomy, physiology and diversity. A general knowledge of plant anatomy and physiology will be investigated to illustrate how plants develop modifications which allow them to survive in different habitats. Offered: fall even years
Biology 1530 and 1560 with a grade of C- or better
BIO 2900BIOLOGICAL STATISTICS3
This course is designed to teach how to apply appropriate statistical tests to biological data. We focus on how to choose the appropriate test for a given data set, how to design experiments to make them more suitable for statistical analysis, and how to interpret and present the results of statistical tests. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered: fall
BIO 1530 and 1560 with a grade of C- or higher, MAT 1050 or higher and MAT 2200
BIO 2960GENETICS4
This course is a broad introduction to the principles of genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Emphasis is placed on the molecular basis of heredity, chromosome structure, patterns of Mendelian and non- Mendelian inheritance, evolution, and biotechnological applications. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and describe genetic phenomena, demonstrate knowledge of important genetic principles, and understand the importance of genetics to biology and society. Offered: spring
Immunology, virology, morphology and physiology of bacteria, etiology, and applied microbiology. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. instructor Offered: fall and spring
BIO 1530 with a grade of C- or higher and CHE 1510 and 1511 or permission of the
BIO 2990EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY AND POPULATION GENETICS3
The Modern Synthesis, the union of classical Darwinian selection and population genetics, with emphasis on the roles of selection, mutation, and genetic drift as agents of both micro and macro- evolutionary change. Three hours of lecture each week. Offered: spring
Part one of a two-course sequence. Topics covered include an introduction to histology, the skin and its derivatives, the skeleton, muscles, and the nervous, sensory and endocrine systems. Although this course is taught with an organ system emphasis, mechanisms on the cellular and molecular level are also covered. Offered: fall
BIO 1560 with a grade of C- or higher or permission of instructor
BIO 3080HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II4
A continuation of the study of human structure and function. Topics include circulation, digestion, nutrition, respiration, excretion, immune response, reproduction, and development. Offered: spring
The field of plant physiology is the study of how plants survive. This course addresses the physiological process as they relate to most plants. Topics will include but are not limited to: plant-water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, carbon metabolism/transport and plant growth/development. Offered: spring (even years)
CHE 1510, 1511, 1520 and 1521, or permission of instructor
BIO 3110PLANT TAXONOMY4
Plant taxonomy is intended for students to acquire knowledge of the evolutionary and morphological trends in the photosynthetic prokaryotes and protists, as well as non-vascular and vascular plants. Over the course of the semester students will be exposed to increasingly complex organisms. Classification and identification of plants will be emphasized in both lecture and weekly laboratories. Offered: fall (odd years)
This class addresses the relationships among organisms and their environments. Topics will include organismal, population and community ecology. Mathematical models for biological systems will be included. recommended Offered: spring (odd years)
BIO 1530/1531 or permission of instructor. Completion of MAT 1125 or higher
BIO 3210INSECT BIOLOGY4
Entomology: The roles of insects in the balance of life, public health issues, taxonomy, morphology, and physiology. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Offered: as needed
BIO 1560 with a grade of C- or higher or permission of the instructor
BIO 3220Animal Behavior & Nutrition3
Required Chemistry Courses: 16 credit hours CHE 1510/1511 General Chemistry I with Lab (4) CHE 2210/2211 Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) CHE 1520/1521 General Chemistry II with Lab (4) CHE 2220/2221 Organic Chemistry II with Lab (4) Required Mathematics Courses: 6 credit hours MAT 1130 Pre-Calculus I – Algebra (or higher) (3) MAT 2200 Applied Statistics (3) Total: 74 credit hours
This course will use biological concepts as a framework to consider the management of natural resources both historically and presently. The use of land for farming as well as the use of air, water, fisheries, and forestry will be studied. An introduction to the laws that govern the use of these resources will also be included. Offered: spring (even years)
This course is designed to present some of the more important physiochemical properties and processes of living organisms. It will emphasize the functions of macromolecules in living organisms and examine the interrelationships between molecular structure and physiological function. The physiological chemistry of energy metabolism will also be an important part of this class. 1520, 1521, and 3210. Offered: as needed
BIO 1530 with a grade of C- or higher, one 3000 level biology course, and CHE 1510, 1511,
BIO 3960MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIO 3960 will cover essential themes in molecular biology to include: biological molecules (DNA, RNA, proteins), DNA synthesis and repair, RNA synthesis and processing, protein synthesis and folding, gene regulation, genomes, and genetic analysis. Applications of molecular biology, including recombinant DNA technology, will also be covered. Lab will cover standard techniques in molecular biology, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, restriction digest, DNA cloning, and DNA sequencing. Offered: fall
One 3000/4000-level biology class or permission of instructor
BIO 3990COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY3
An examination of the various methods and mechanisms animals, both invertebrate and vertebrate, have adopted to maintain physiological conditions necessary for life. Although phylogenetic changes will be discussed, the major emphasis will be on the adaptation interaction between animals and their environments. Return to Table of Contents
This course is particularly desirable for students planning to enter any health-related field, work as a laboratory technician or enter a graduate program in microbiology. This course deals primarily with the 190 study of pathogenic bacteria and fungi, viruses and viral infections, and the immunological response to infection. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of microorganisms on human beings. Offered: fall
Representative patterns in the development of animals from zygote to functioning adults, with emphasis on the early stages. Cellular and genetic mechanisms are included. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. 4400 is highly recommended Offered: spring
8 credits of upper-division biology; Previous completion of 3060, 3080, 3960, 3980 or
BIO 4100IMMUNOLOGY3
This course is a study of the molecular and cellular interactions and principles of the immune system. Topics include immune system development, humoral & cell-mediated immunity, disease and treatments involving immunization, immunodeficiency, and autoimmunity. Offered: spring
This course addresses the physiological processes of plants and how they survive in their environment. Topics will include but are not limited to: plant-water relations, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, carbon metabolism/transport, and plant growth/development. Students will also acquire knowledge of the evolutionary and morphological trends in nonvascular and vascular plants. Classification and identification of plants will be emphasized in lectures and weekly laboratories. Offered: fall
Cellular structures and processes as they provide the basic mechanisms of life. Consideration of biologically important macromolecules. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. permission of the instructor. CHE 4500 is recommended. Offered: fall
Seniors will select a research topic, begin to compile a bibliography, and will write a detailed outline for the paper to be written in BIO 4890. Either BIO 4880 and 4890 or 4900 and 4910 is required for graduation. Offered: fall and spring
Seniors will complete the paper begun in BIO 488, and will give an oral presentation based upon it to Biology students and faculty members. Offered: fall and spring
BIO 4880. This course is offered fall and spring semesters
BIO 4900LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECT I 1 s.h
Seniors will select a research topic, state an experimental hypothesis, design experiments to test this hypothesis and prepare a project budget. Either BIO 4880 and 4890 or 4900 and 4910 is required for graduation. Offered: fall and spring
Seniors will make suggested alterations in the project designed in BIO 4880, and will then carry out their experimental work, with appropriate controls and replications, write a paper incorporating literature background, experimental protocol, results and conclusions and will present their findings orally to Biology students and faculty members. Offered: fall and spring
