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26 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 101Human Biology3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 107Foundations of Biology4

Intended to provide students with a solid understanding of foundational concepts in physiology, genetics, and ecology necessary for success in subsequent biology courses. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Fall semester.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: biology or middle level education major.

BIO 112Introduction to Cellular Biology4

instructor. An introduction to the biological principles that operate at the cellular and molecular levels of organization. 026-2027 91

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 107 or CHM 111, or permission of the

BIO 120Anatomy & Physiology I4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 121Anatomy & Physiology II4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 199Exercise Science3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 200Introductory Biology Research1-2

Undergraduate research for freshman biology students or those without previous research experience. Topics and research are guided by the faculty mentor. Forty- five hours of laboratory work per credit hour. May be taken up to two times and does not count toward a biology major or minor. Every semester.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 201Human Physiology3

Biochemistry, cell biology and physiology of the organ systems of most relevance to Environmental Science majors: nervous, endocrine, circulatory, reproductive and immune. This course is designed for EVS majors and does not fulfill any requirement for any other major or minor within the Biology Department. Offered periodically.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 210ID & Evolution3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 218Introduction to Nutrition (3) An introduction

to the major types of nutrients needed by humans, their utilization by the body, the consequences of their deficiencies, and their sources. Nutritional principles are applied through the life cycle. Fall semester. Fulfills part of the cosmos requirement for graduation but does not give credit toward a major in biology. Core, Cosmos option.

Subject: BIO
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 225Human Anatomy and Physiology I4

An introduction to gross human anatomy and microscopic anatomy with an emphasis on homeostasis. Correlations between anatomic structures and function will be discussed throughout the course. Content will include basic tissues of the body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and endocrine system. Fall semester.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of the instructor.

BIO 226Human Anatomy and Physiology II4

This course is the continuation of BIO 225 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I); therefore, correlations between anatomic structures and functions, focusing on homeostasis, remain a focus of the course. Content will include the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Spring semester.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 225 or permission of the instructor.

BIO 292Practicum1-4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 302Embryology4

Analysis of all stages of embryonic development, touching on underlying mechanisms. Focus is on mammalian development in lectures: fish, chick and human embryonic development in lab. Ethical issues involving human embryos are also discussed. Fall semester, odd years.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 225 or permission of the instructor.

BIO 305Microbiology4

An introduction to the various types of microorganisms and representative human microbial infections. Also includes principles of infectious disease and host responses to infection. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Spring semester. 026-2027 92

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 112.

BIO 306General Ecology4

Principles describing the interactions of organisms with their living and non-living surroundings. Laboratories introduce field techniques. Three hours lecture and recitation; and three hours laboratory per week. Spring semester, odd years.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 107 or EVS 111.

BIO 310Botany4

Introduction to plant structure, function, and diversity. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Fall semester, even years.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of the instructor.

BIO 315Immunology3

A thorough study of the fundamental principles and recent advances in immunology. Specifically, the role of the immune system during infection, allergy/ hypersensitivity, vaccination, transplantation, autoimmunity, and cancer will be discussed. Fall semester, even years.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of the instructor.

BIO 317Biochemistry3

An introduction to biochemistry focusing on the structure and function of biological compounds. Topics include cellular structure, biological reactions, compartmentalization, water, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, and membranes/lipids. Three hours lecture per week. Fall semester.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: CHM 222. Cross-listed as CHM 317.

BIO 319Genetics4

A study of the inheritance, expression, and regulation of genes. Of particular interest is the relationship of these topics to human disease. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Fall semester.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 112.

BIO 331Biomedical Ethics3

senior status or permission of the instructor. A description and critique of the worldviews underlying humanistic and Biblical principles of ethics and the application of those principles to contemporary problems in health care and medical technology. Fall semester.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: Bio, BioPsych, or Public Health majors and

BIO 400Biology Research1-2

Undergraduate research for sophomore, junior, and senior biology students. Topics and research are guided Geneva College 2 by the faculty mentor. Forty-five hours of laboratory work per credit hour. This course may be taken repeatedly, however only two credit hours count toward a biology major or minor. Every semester.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 200

BIO 405Molecular Biology3

An investigation into several of the hottest topics in molecular biology based on recent articles from biological journals. Particular areas of interest include intracellular sorting, signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, and cancer. Spring semester, odd years.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 319 and corequisite: CHM 313.

BIO 422Neuroscience3

The course will teach the basic principles and concepts of the electrophysical, cellular, and molecular structure and function of the nervous system pertaining to topics including motor function, sensory systems, homeostasis, emotion, and stress. This will serve as the foundation for understanding the neuroscientific basis of thought, mood, learning, memory, and selected diseases. The student will also be challenged to integrate current neuroscientific knowledge with their ethical, philosophical, and theological views of human nature. Spring semester, even years. BIO 199, 292, 491, 493, 495 (See page 14) BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING  BME

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu
Prerequisite: BIO 225.

BIO 491Special Study1-3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

BIO 495Independent Study1-3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.geneva.edu

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