35 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 103Introduction to Plant and Soil Science4
This course introduces the fundamental principles of plant biology and physiology and soil science, emphasizing the interactions between plants, soils, and their environments. Topics include plant structure and function, soil properties and classification, nutrient cycling, water relations, soil-plant interactions, and sustainable & traditional management practices. This course will introduce students to agriculture as a whole and how the two main components (plants and soils) interact within a production system. Laboratory and field components reinforce theoretical material through hands-on experiments and observation. The lab component will take a very fundamental and hands-on approach to agricultural equipment, crops, soils, and agronomic management as a whole. This course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week
This course examines the principles of animal science, which includes the biological and scientific aspects of development, inheritance, and feeding. This course also examines animal products and scope of the animal industry.
This course examines the application of scientific method, the chemical basis of life, the structures and functions of biological molecules, cell structure, the principles of metabolism, and genetics.
This course examines the principles of evolution, taxonomy and the three domains of living organisms, structural and physiological adaptations of plants and animals, and ecology.
This course examines the same topics as BIO 111 , but in greater depth. It is intended for students who are either planning to major in biology or to enter a graduate program in the biological sciences. The challenges of this course satisfy the requirements for Honors credit for qualified non-majors and majors.
This course examines the same topics as BIO 112 , but in greater depth. It is intended for students who are either planning to major in biology or to enter a graduate program in the biological sciences. The challenges of this course satisfy the requirements for Honors credit for qualified non-majors and majors.
BIO 111 , BIO 115 , or permission of the instructor
Corequisite
BIO 116L Offered: Spring
BIO 118Agricultural Science and Society2
This course examines values involved in food production safety and manufacture, affordable food availability and distribution, and human health as a result of food consumption. Students will investigate benefits, challenges, and needs of society associated with feeding the growing world population.
This two-semester course is designed to introduce the student to the structure and function of the human body and its parts. At the beginning of the semester, each student is required to demonstrate a working understanding of anatomical orientation and basic terminology. BIO 201 covers cells and tissues, integument, skeleton, muscles, nervous system, and senses. BIO 202 focuses on digestion, respiration, blood, the cardiovascular system, lymphatics, immunity, urinary system, reproduction and development and endocrinology.
This two-semester course is designed to introduce the student to the structure and function of the human body and its parts. At the beginning of the semester, each student is required to demonstrate a working understanding of anatomical orientation and basic terminology. BIO 201 covers cells and tissues, integument, skeleton, muscles, nervous system, and senses. BIO 202 focuses on digestion, respiration, blood, the cardiovascular system, lymphatics, immunity, urinary system, reproduction and development and endocrinology.
This course introduces the core concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to domestic farm animals. It provides an overview of the major body systems, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductive systems, with emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Students will explore the physiological processes common to all species and examine key differences in form and function among domestic animals.
BIO 250Introduction to Animal Handling and Management4
This course introduces the fundamental principles of modern animal management practices and biotechnology techniques as they apply to beef, dairy, poultry, sheep, swine, equine, companion, and exotic animal industries. Topics include animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, welfare, and growth, with emphasis on the integration of science-based management for animal health and productivity. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience in animal handling, care, and management practices across many species and production systems
This survey course, aimed primarily at students interested in nursing and the allied health sciences, introduces the biology of bacteria and viruses from a public health perspective that emphasizes nosocomial infections and infection control. It covers microbial classification, morphology, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and genetics in comparison with the same processes in multicellular eukaryotes. Students will also learn principles of infectious disease etiology and epidemiology, as well as antimicrobial treatments and infection control strategies. In the laboratory, students will learn how to isolate, culture, and identify bacteria. They will also investigate microbiological phenomena such as antibiotic resistance, disinfection, and viral infection.
BIO 111 with a grade of C- or higher (B or higher recommended for Nursing students)
Corequisite
BIO 261L Offered: Spring and Summer
BIO 300Row Crop Agronomy and Modern Agriculture4
This course will cover the major row crops (corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton). We will explore each of these production systems and learn their nuances and specialties. Additionally, we will cover traditional and modern innovations within agriculture and how these can impact our current challenges and labor demands. The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands on learning with an emphasis on farm-based learning and crop production. This will enhance student’s decision-making skills, technical and mechanical skills, and apply concepts in class to a real-world scenario. This course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.
This course covers Mendelian principles, mitosis and meiosis, sex determination and linkage, pedigree analysis, chromosomal mapping, cytogenetics, gene expression, mutation, and DNA repair. Non-Mendelian inheritance, population genetics, and the genetics of evolution are also studied. The laboratory portion of the course examines the techniques of classical and molecular genetics.
This course offers a systematic introduction to forage production, management, and grassland agriculture. Students will explore the botanical, physiological, and ecological foundations of forage species, then examine the management practices necessary for establishment, nutritive quality, and utilization in livestock systems. Through lecture, field work, lab exercises, and case studies, students will integrate scientific principles with practical decision-making in forage systems, including conservation, grazing, and sustainable and traditional forage-livestock integration. This course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. The laboratory portion of the course will reinforce classroom concepts through hands-on and real farm applications. This will include technical skills and equipment considerations as well as in-field evaluations and management strategies.
This seminar in selected topics will require oral presentations to be made by participants regarding recent advances in biology, news items relating to biology, and major concepts in biology. Topics are selected by participating students.
BIO 111 / BIO 115 and BIO 112 / BIO 116 Offered: Fall, odd-numbered years and on demand
BIO 312Topics in Biology3
This course will cover an area of advanced biology of interest to the instructor and the students. Simultaneous registration in BIO 313 may be required. This course may be repeated pending program coordinator approval.
Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated pending program coordinator approval.
BIO 111 / BIO 115 and BIO 112 / BIO 116 Offered: On demand
BIO 317Marine Biology4
This class will examine the relationships between marine organisms and their environment. From ocean biochemistry to tropical reef community interactions, a wide range of topics will be covered. A mid-semester research excursion to the Florida Keys is a required component of the course, though material will primarily be delivered through lecture, lab, and in-class discussion.
BIO 317L Offered: Spring, odd-numbered years and on demand
BIO 318Conservation Biology3
This class will investigate the role of human impacts on the environment and human health and how that may be mitigated by better regulation of natural resources. It also involves a service learning component where students will survey local streams and lead a creek clean-up event.
BIO 111 / BIO 115 and BIO 112 / BIO 116 Offered: Spring, even-numbered years and on demand
BIO 320Small Scale Agriculture Production3
This course explores the scientific, practical, and economic foundations of small-scale agricultural production systems. Students will examine how small farms, homesteads, and diversified agricultural enterprises contribute to local food systems, community development, and environmental sustainability. Emphasis is placed on biological principles, sustainable management, resource efficiency, and business planning for small operations in the United States.
BIO 115 and BIO 116 Offered: Spring Odd-Numbered Years
BIO 331Cell Biology4
A study of the structure, function, and physiology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, this course takes a close look at biological macromolecules, membranes, and experimental methods.
Lectures on the basic concepts of the ecosystem and community, aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and population ecology will be complemented by field and laboratory exercises.
This course is designed to introduce science majors to post-graduate opportunities and help students apply for external research and/or graduate programs. Students will submit documents typically required for applications, such as curriculum vitae, statements of research Interests, and personal statements. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate the ability to find, apply for, and prepare for positions in science. Students regularly meet with science faculty at the University and/or guest speakers working in science-related fields. Distribution: Math & Science.
This course involves a survey of algae, fungi, and plants including comparative studies of structure, reproduction, evolution, ecology, and economic importance.
survey course is aimed primarily at students interested in the life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, medical fields (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician’s assistant, pre-optometry), biotechnology, and environmental sciences. Topics include microbial classification, morphology, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and genetics. Students will examine interactions between humans and microorganisms, including infectious diseases, biotech applications, applied and industrial microbiology, and environmental microbiology. In the laboratory, students will learn how to isolate, culture, and identify bacteria. They will investigate such phenomena as microbial fermentation, antibiotic resistance, transformation, disinfection, water and food safety testing, and bacteriophages.
This course explores the complex ethical questions and concerns raised by the technological advancements being made in medicine, genetics, and cybernetics. The role of futuristic ethics, anticipating the bioethical issues likely to arise in the future and addressing those issues preemptively, will be considered.
This advanced-level course introduces students interested in the life sciences to the fields of molecular genetics and synthetic biology, as well as to intensive project-based lab research. It covers the structure and activity of genetic material at the molecular level as well as the creation of novel biological systems solving real-world biological problems. Topics include DNA structure & replication, gene expression (transcription & translation), and gene regulation. In both lab and in lecture, students will apply engineering principles to the design, construction, and testing of synthetic biological devices and systems. Select applications as well as safety and ethical concerns will also be addressed.
BIO 111 , BIO 112 , BIO 301 , and BIO 361 or CHE 411 Offered: Spring, every other year
BIO 411Immunology3
This course examines the components of the innate and adaptive immune systems. The students will learn how the body identifies foreign invaders and responds to rid itself of infection. Topics include: the production of B-and T-cell receptors for antigen recognition, the maturation and differentiation of leukocytes, and the cell-cell signaling that occurs in a coordinated immune response. The emphasis will be on human health with special consideration given to the consequences of failures of the immune system.
BIO 111 / BIO 115 and BIO 112 / BIO 116 Offered: Fall, odd-numbered years and on demand
BIO 426Vertebrate Development4
This course examines the early development of the sea urchin, frog, chicken, and human. Living material, models, serial section and whole mount slides, and films are used to study cleavage, germ layer formation, histogenesis, and organogenesis.
This course examines the diversity of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. Students will survey the invertebrate phyla, with emphasis on morphology, internal anatomy, systematics, evolution, and ecology. The laboratory will include examination of specimens from various phyla, student dissections, and individual collections of invertebrates by students.
This course examines the diversity of aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates. Students will survey basic classification and identification, with emphasis on biology, morphology, anatomy, systematics, evolution, and ecology. The laboratory will include examination of specimens from Phylum Chordata.
This course examines the diversity of fishes. Students will primarily gain an overview of global and local fish diversity, with emphasis on identification, classification, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology.
BIO 111 / BIO 115 and BIO 112 / BIO 116 Offered: On demand
BIO 444Independent Research1-3
This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a special study of some biological problem and is intended to introduce students to all phases of peer-reviewed research. The student is expected to develop a written proposal and pursue the research to some state of completion. The project should be concluded with a written scientific paper and a presentation to the campus community in a seminar format.
Permission of the instructor 1-3 hours credit per term with a maximum of 9 hours credit; only a maximum of 6 hours may count towards the Biology major Offered: On demand
BIO 498Biology Internship1-12
This course involves productive, contributing learning experiences in one or more off-campus settings. The student will complete a portfolio of activities and learning experiences approved by the supervising faculty member in the off-campus setting. Application for internships will be made at least six weeks before the end of the semester prior to the semester of internship.
Junior standing, a minimum grade point average of 25, and the approval of the program coordinator Offered on demand 1-4 hours credit per term with a maximum of 8 hours credit; each credit hour corresponds to 45 hours of supervised work Offered: On demand Fees: Internship/Practicum fee applies
Source: The University of Tennessee Southern's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
