42 courses with the subject BIOL, 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.
BIOL 010Principles of Biology with Lab4
Hour(s) An introductory course in biological science for non-majors. Emphasis is on general principles, including the scientific method, biochemistry, cytology, metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, classical and molecular genetics, evolution and ecology. This course will not substitute for any biology course for majors in biology. Weekly lectures and two-hour laboratory.
Hour(s) An introductory course in biological science for non-majors. Emphasis is on foundational principles of biology, including the scientific method, cytology, metabolism, cellular respiration, genetics, and evolution, as well as an overview of all major systems of the human body. This course will not substitute for any biology course for natural science majors, such as Biology, Biochemistry, or Health Sciences. Weekly lectures, one two-hour laboratory.
Hour(s) The structure and function of cells. An examination of the cell’s microscopic and ultrastructural features, physiological capabilities, and biochemical properties, including such topics as membrane and organelle formation, DNA replication, transcription, translation, cellular metabolism, cell division, cell differentiation and cell communication. This is the required introductory course for majors in biology and exercise science and is a prerequisite for all other majors-level biology courses. Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Hour(s) Introduction to the evolution and diversity of the forms and functions of organisms including bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes, with a special emphasis on plants and animals. Laboratory techniques include microscopy and dissection. Weekly lectures and three-hour laboratory.
Hour(s) The course covers the distinguishing characteristics of major plant families, evolutionary relationships between major plant groups, how to use botanical keys and the dominant and identifying species within local habitat communities. Students will also learn how to use herbaria and how to prepare specimen for storage within them. During lab students will learn how to identify common and habitat-specific plant species of the Southeastern United States. The course is primarily a field course so students must expect to be outside every week. On several occasions during the semester, the lecture and lab sections of the class will meet in one continuous session to enable exploration of more remote vegetation communities. Three hours of lectures, one three hour lab.
Hour(s) Exploration of the mechanisms, development, evolution and adaptive functions of naturally -occuring behavior in animals, with an emphasis on vertebrates in the wild. Topics include learning, feeding, avoiding predators, reproduction, and social organization. Lectures and one three-hour laboratory.
Hour(s) Independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Open to students with a 2.0 cumulative average and permission of the chair of department. Independent study may take the form of readings, research, conference, project, and/or field experience. Independent study may be taken for a total maximum of eight hours, the maximum in any one term being eight hours.
( BIOL 100 or BIOL 101 ) and ( MATH 025 or MATH 070 )
BIOL 205Biological Statistics4
Hour(s) Introduction to the theory and application of descriptive and inferential statistical methods used in the life sciences. Includes training in computer assisted analysis. Weekly lectures and two-hour laboratory/discussion session per week. Previous college-level biology course is recommended.
Hour(s) The principles underlying the interrelations of organisms with their environments, including the population, community, ecosystem and biosphere levels of organization. The laboratory is closely integrated with the lecture and includes studies of the different levels of integration. Weekly lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Hour(s) The first of a two-course sequence in basic human anatomy and physiology. Beginning with a review of biochemistry, cytology and cellular metabolism, this first course then emphasizes the structure and function at the gross, histologic and ultrastructural levels of the integumentary, skeletal, articular, muscular and nervous systems. Anatomy by dissection and experimental concepts of physiology are studied in the laboratory. Weekly lectures and three-hour laboratory.
Hour(s) The continuation of a two-course sequence in basic human anatomy and physiology. Emphasis on the structure and function of the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Anatomy by dissection and experimental concepts of physiology are studied in the laboratory. Weekly lectures and three-hour laboratory.
Hour(s) An investigation of a topic of importance in contemporary biology. The specific course content and methods of study will vary in response to recent developments in the life sciences and current needs of students majoring in natural sciences; the topic will be announced prior to registration for the course. This course may be repeated for credit multiple times, provided each Special Topic taken is different; the same Special Topic may not be repeated for credit. One to four hours of lecture/discussions, and may include weekly three-hour laboratory or field experience. Prerequisites may vary.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit multiple times, provided each Special Topic taken is different; the same Special Topic may not be repeated for credit.
BIOL 221LSpecial Topics in Biological Investigation1-4
Hour(s) A laboratory or field investigation of a topic of importance in contemporary biology. The specific course content and methods of study will vary in response to recent developments in the life sciences and current needs of students majoring in biology; the topic will be announced prior to registration for the course. This course may have a corequisite of BIOL 220 , or it may stand alone. This course may be repeated for credit multiple times, provided each Special Topic taken is different; the same Special Topic may not be repeated for credit. Lab fees may apply. Prerequistes may vary.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hour(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated for credit multiple times, provided each Special Topic taken is different; the same Special Topic may not be repeated for credit.
Hour(s) This course will cover the principles of the impact of environmental contaminants on human health. Topics covered in the course will include historical roots of toxicology, physiological impacts of toxins on biological and ecological systems including absorption, distribution, elimination and biotransformation, and the application of toxicology to public health.
Hour(s) The biology of parasites and parasitism, including a comparative and systematic study of the major eukaryotic parasitic groups: protozoa, helminths and arthropods. Representative members of these groups will be discussed in lecture and explored through laboratory work. The concepts and principles of life cycles, morphology, physiology, and pathology of disease will be discussed with an emphasis on clinically significant zoonotic diseases, parasite-host relationships that impact human food systems, and parasite-host relationships that disrupt ecosystem services. A combination of lab and lecture.
Hour(s) This course will introduce the student to the science of animal nutrition. A comparative approach will yield insight into the varying nutritional spectrums across domesticated mammalian species. This course is focused on the basic concepts of nutrition including gastrointestinal tract anatomy, nutrients and their functions, digestion and metabolism, dietary requirements, consumption needs from their environment, and formation of regular feedings. Emphasis will be made on the role nutrition plays in the development of animal disease including pathologies shared by humans. Weekly lectures.
Hour(s) A systematic study of the more important groups of microorganisms: the bacteria, yeasts, molds, cyanobacteria, rickettsiae, viruses and protozoa. Emphasis is given to morphology, taxonomy and activities of selected members of each group, including topics on control of microorganisms, disease relationships and applied microbiology. Weekly lectures and two two-hour laboratories.
Hour(s) This course is designed to teach students how to carry out properly the scientific method in terms of designing, executing, and evaluating a plan of action in scientific research. Methodologies utilized in the course will come from a broad range of disciplines within the biological and environmental sciences. Students will also learn to analyze, critique, and present properly the data they generate. Communication intensive. These topics will be covered in weekly lectures and one or more lab periods.
Hour(s) This course will examine human impacts on biological diversity, explore how conservation science can be used to ameliorate these impacts and inform land management decisions, and investigate the interaction between conservation science and public policy and assess the effectiveness of different approaches in reaching conservation goals.
Hour(s) An opportunity to use the knowledge and skills the student has learned in coursework to solve problems in a real work setting; the apprenticeship aspect of the internship implies that the student has some base of knowledge and will increase her knowledge and skills by direct contact with an experienced, knowledgeable mentor. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors with at least a 2.0 cumulative average; the maximum in any term is five semester hours; admission by application only.
Hour(s) This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the human immune system. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as the development and anatomy of the immune system, characterization of white blood cells, recognition and defense against infection, and disorders of the immune system, including autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies, and cancer. These topics will be addressed in weekly lectures.
Hour(s) Advanced independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Normally open to junior and senior biology majors with a 3.5 or greater average in biology, subject to the approval of the department chair. Honors independent study may be taken for a total maximum of eight hours, the maximum in any one term being eight hours.
3.5 gpa and BIOL 100 and BIOL 101 and ( MATH 070 Or MATH 100 )
BIOL 310Advanced Genetics3
Hour(s) Advanced problem solving in transmission genetics, molecular genetics and biotechnology. Junior standing as a natural science or mathematics major, or permission of instructor. Course in statistics is strongly recommended.
Hour(s) A study of the historical aspects of the theory of evolution, including a critical analysis of The Origin of Species, and an understanding of the modern theory with emphasis on current experimentation. Writing intensive. Four hours of lecture/discussion per week.
Hour(s) Current methodologies and experiments in classical genetics, molecular biology and bioinformatics. Weekly three-hour laboratory. Course in statistics is strongly recommended.
BIOL 100 and BIOL 101 and BIOL 310 (May be taken concurrently) and ( MATH 100 or MATH 070 Grade: C- or better)
BIOL 390Senior Seminar in Biology3
Hour(s) Fundamental problems in the biological sciences with emphasis on current research. Students will write a literature review based on a biological question and will present their findings to the class. Open only to seniors for credit, but sophomores and juniors are encouraged to attend the seminars. Writing intensive.
