69 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 105Introductory Biology3
Credit(s): 3 This is an introductory biology course, unifying biology concepts and principles at all levels. This course is designed to introduce students to the process of scientific thinking and to help students gain an appreciation for how science is conducted. The course provides the background knowledge required for a general understanding of scientific concepts that will provide them with the perspective for understanding the impact of science on society. This course does not count toward the natural sciences majors. Learning Outcome(s): Scientific Inquiry Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 Part one of the basic principles of biology. This course will serve to introduce the student to the scientific method, characteristics of life, chemistry, macromolecule structure and function, cell structure and function, enzymology, metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, DNA replication, nuclear and cell division, transcription and translation and heredity. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 Part two of the basic principles of biology. This course will serve to introduce the student to evolution, mammalian anatomy and physiology, microevolution, organismic diversity and population genetics.
Credit(s): 4 This course provides a survey of human anatomy and physiology with a concentration on the musculoskeletal system. It is designed to provide the non-science major with an understanding of their own body’s functionality. It may be used to provide basic information for majors/programs that only require a single semester of integrated anatomy and physiology. The lecture and lab are included. Course Level: UG
Credit(s): 3 A study of transmission, population, and molecular genetics and DNA technology. Laboratory experiments constitute a significant portion of this course.
BIOL 110 or permission of instructor. Course Level: Undergraduate Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirements.
BIOL 201LGenetics Lab1
Credit(s): 1 This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 201 . Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 A study of microorganisms, primarily prokaryotes and non-living infectious agents, with emphasis first on basic processes, such as observation, structure, growth, metabolism, taxonomy, virology and control; and then on applied aspects, including chemotherapeutics, microbial ecology, medical microbiology, epidemiology and food microbiology. Laboratory will stress aseptic technique, staining, enumeration and isolation and characterization of microbes.
Credit(s): 3 This course will expand knowledge of both nonvascular and vascular plant morphology, physiology, taxonomy and identification. Specific topics to be covered include ethnobotany, plant pathology, genetics and plant breeding, metabolism, hormone interactions, sustainable agriculture and environmental impact. As students explore the diversity of plants, they will learn what threatens this diversity both locally and globally. The laboratory component includes field trips for plant identification and classification as well as hands-on exercises to expose students to applied and molecular plant research.
Credit(s): 3 This course provides Environmental Science majors an overview of the natural science and social science components of the human environment. Topics include: the ecosystem, energy, resource definitions and limitations, water supply, air pollution, sustainable design, environmental policy, environmental justice, solid and hazardous waste management, land use and conservation biology. Emphasis is on the use of natural and social scientific knowledge in decision-making and problem-solving. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, incorporating local, regional, and global perspectives. Successful students will relate concepts and solutions to issues identified in southern Appalachia.
BIOL 214Introduction To Geographic Information Systems3
Credit(s): 3 This course introduces the concepts and applications of computer-based spatial data handling, known as geographic information systems (GIS) technology. It illustrates the essential methods of GIS and its applications in fields including geography, biology, and environmental science. Students gain application skills through a series of practical exercises that illustrate problem-solving strategies and use up-to-date GIS software packages.
MATH 140 Course Level: Undergraduate Crosslistings: EVSC 214
BIOL 215Appalachian Natural History2
Credit(s): 2 The rich tapestry of the Appalachian Mountains provides an ideal laboratory for inquiry based learning. Students will explore local and regional ecosystems and develop original research projects. Projects will be shared with the broader scientific community through a range of media outlets. This is a field-intensive course.
Credit(s): 3 Survey of the morphological, physiological, ecological, and phylogenetic relationships of vertebrates. Laboratory work will develop an understanding of the comparative and developmental morphologies of the major animal groups with field studies, collections, and dissection of selected vertebrates.
Credit(s): 1-8 This course is designed to introduce students to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHAct) and the field of safety encountered by all employees. Employees need to be aware of the OSHAct in order to design a safe work environment and be able to instruct others on safe working practices. The students in this course will learn how to remain safe in their workplace. Topics to be covered include OSHA, chemical safety (Safety Data Sheets and labeling), proper protective equipment (PPE), testing for hazard exposure, interpretation of standards and chemical disposal methods. This class will be designed with both lecture and labs to reinforce the field of safety. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 Survey of the morphological, physiological, ecological, and phylogenetic relationships of invertebrates. Laboratory work will develop an understanding of the comparative and developmental morphologies of the major animal groups with field studies, collections, and dissection of selected invertebrates.
Credit(s): 3 BIOL-227 is a comprehensive survey of the animal kingdom. Distinctive phyla characteristics, morphological, physiological, ecological, and phylogenetic relationships, and comparison of the various phyla are emphasized.
Credit(s): 1 BIOL-227L is a corequisite for BIOL-227. The lab presents a comprehensive survey of the animal kingdom. Distinctive phyla characteristics, morphological, physiological, ecological, and phylogenetic relationships, and comparison of the various phyla are emphasized.
Credit(s): 2 This course is intended to assist students studying in the fields of health care. The importance of accurate spelling, definition, pronunciation and usage of medical terms is stressed. Case studies and a word-building system will be utilized. Case studies will introduce terms in a clinical context. By studying Latin and Greek prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms, students should be able to analyze new and unfamiliar terms. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 This special topics course will vary upon the offering and will allow the opportunity for faculty and students to explore an area of specialty within the broader biology field in more depth. Cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatability: Up to 6 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
Sophomore standing or higher Repeatability: Up to 6 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
BIOL 250LSpecial Topics Lab1
Credit(s): 1 This special topics course will vary upon the offering and will allow the opportunity for faculty and students to explore an area of specialty within the broader biology field in more depth. Cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatability: Up to 2 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
Sophomore standing or higher Repeatability: Up to 2 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
BIOL 251Anatomy And Physiology I3
Credit(s): 3 This course explores the structure and function of the cell, types of tissue and the anatomy and physiology of the skin, musculosketal and nervous systems of the human body. The laboratory component emphasizes identification of tissues on microscopic slides; gross anatomy of bones, muscles and major nerves, and experimentation in muscle and nerve physiology. This course is a prerequisite for pre-nursing students. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 This course is a continuation of BIOL 251 and explores the structure and function of the special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems of the human body. The laboratory component will include microscopic examination of blood cells and organs, animal dissection and experimentation in physiological concepts involving organ systems. This course is a prerequisite for pre-nursing students.
Credit(s): 3 The organism’s relationship to its environment; factors influencing populations, communities and distribution; emphasis on problems of pollution and their effects on the ecosystem.
Credit(s): 3 This course explores cell structure, cellular metabolism, membrane transport, and the physiology of the human organ systems including the special senses with emphasis on chemical messengers and signal transduction mechanisms. The laboratory component uses online simulations and iWorx physiology instrumentation to examine and experiment in the physiological concepts of human organ systems.
Credit(s): 3 An in-depth treatment of human cells and tissues and the logic of their organization. After studying the basic tissues, students will explore the functional anatomy of organs and organ systems. Structure-function relationships will be emphasized. Laboratory will consist of extensive microscopic examination of prepared slides, emphasizing identification of structures, tissues and organs.
Credit(s): 3 Anatomy of the human body with emphasis at the organ and organ system level. An extensive laboratory component includes microscopic examination of tissues and organs, examination of anatomic models, and online cadaveric dissection. Cat dissection is optional.
Credit(s): 3 This course presents a review of adaptive immunity, recognition of self and non-self, effector mechanisms and common laboratory techniques used to evaluate the state of the immune system. The remaining subjects will deal with the mechanisms by which pathogens avoid immune response, inherited and acquired immunodeficiencies, hypersensitivities, transplant rejections, control of the immune response, immune response to tumors and vaccinations.
BIOL 120 , and CHEM 102 . Course Level: Undergraduate Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirement.
BIOL 308LImmunology Lab1
Credit(s): 1 This course is the laboratory component of BIOL 308 . Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 2 This course will introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of conservation biology. Students will explore the history of this relatively new field of science, the importance of biodiversity, major threats to biodiversity, and the theory and methods conservation biologists use to conserve Earth’s biodiversity. The laboratory component will allow students to gain practical experience with the design and analysis of conservation studies and planning. This is a field intensive course.
Credit(s): 3 This course will introduce students to structural organization of the cell and cell physiology. Topics include biological macromolecules, organization and function of cell ultrastructure, cellular energetics, transmembrane transport, cell differentiation, cell cycles, apoptosis, signal transduction and the molecular basis of cancer. The laboratory component will acquaint students with research techniques involved in cytology and molecular biology.
Credit(s): 3 This course explores the complexity of factors leading to past and present spatial patterns of biodiversity. Integration of geographical, geological, ecological and evolutionary principles will try to answer the question, “Why and how does biological diversity vary across the planet?” There will be an emphasis on factors that drive both speciation and extinction including: climate, dispersion, genetic drift, competition, geographic isolation and human activity. Also covered will be methods of evaluating evolutionary relationships using the fossil record, cladistics and molecular systematics.
Credit(s): 3 Introduction to biological molecules and their chemistry in living systems. Topics include proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, metabolism, lipids and nucleic acids.
Credit(s): 3 Aquatic ecology is a fascinating, but often challenging field of study, as the processes and organisms are not always readily observable. Freshwater habitats form an integral part of the cycle of life on our planet. In this course students will learn about the physical, chemical and biological processes that create, shape and transform freshwater habitats. Students will learn how to study these systems, as well as how to identify major groups of aquatic organisms through explorations in both the laboratory and in the field. Course Level: Undergraduate
Credit(s): 3 This course will provide students with a general introduction to the underlying biological principles and mechanisms which give rise to complex human cognitive and emotional behavior. Some of the topics covered include the anatomical structure of nerve cells and how they communicate, properties of brain organization and function, processing in sensory and motor systems, biological rhythms, motivated behavior, the effects of psychotropic medications and neural and hormonal influences on health and emotion. This class has a lab component.
BIOL 105 / BIOL 105L or BIOL 110 / BIOL 110L or BIOL 251 / BIOL 251L
Corequisite
BIOL 345 Crosslistings: PSYC 345L
BIOL 350Topics in Biology Lecture3
Credit(s): 3 This course offers an advanced study of contemporary topics in but not limited to, cellular, organismic, or environmental biology. Topics vary according to instructor and student interest. Cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatability: Up to 6 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
Junior standing or higher Repeatability: Up to 6 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
BIOL 350LTopics in Biology Lab1
Credit(s): 1 This course offers an advanced laboratory study of contemporary topics in but not limited to, cellular, organismic, or environmental biology. Topics vary according to instructor and student interest. Up to 2 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatability: Up to 2 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
Junior standing or higher Repeatability: Up to 2 hours, cannot be repeated under the same topic if passed.
BIOL 354Service-Learning In The Natural Sciences3
Credit(s): 3 Students will engage in a variety of service activities within the Greeneville/Greene County area. These activities involve issues of biological, chemical and environmental significance within the community and/or campus. They will use research-based techniques to help bring about understanding of an issue. Readings, writing assignments and presentations will help the students learn from their service experiences and enhance their ability to communicate their findings in a professional manner. Students will prepare a cover letter and a résumé or curriculum vitae for review by the instructor.
Junior standing or permission of the instructor. Course Level: Undergraduate Crosslistings: CHEM 354 / EVSC 354
BIOL 360Laboratory Practicum1-2
Credit(s): 1-2 In Laboratory Practicum, students in the Natural Sciences learn the nuances of laboratory safety, and they are trained in the proper setup and cleanup of labs within their respective disciplines. Advanced students are allowed the opportunity to become peer mentors and may tutor students inside the classroom, prepare and facilitate introductory lectures to laboratories, and/or assist in providing in-class feedback.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatability: Can be repeated for a maximum of 2.
Sophomore standing. Repeatability: Can be repeated for a maximum of 2. Course Level: Undergraduate Crosslistings: CHEM 360 / EVSC 360
BIOL 365Neuroanatomy3
Credit(s): 3 This course will introduce students to concepts of neuroanatomy including: development and evolution of the central nervous system (CNS), gross and microscopic organization of the CNS, and function of CNS circuitry. Comparison of phylogenetic development of vertebrates will be a primary focus of the course.
Credit(s): 2 Studies of plant and animal forms in their natural environments. Attention will be given to their ecological and phylogenetic relations. Collection, identification, and preservation techniques will be emphasized. This is a field intensive course.
Credit(s): 3 This upper-level psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) course explores some of the multiple interactions among the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems, and the consequences of these interactions for health and behavior, using both the human and animal literatures. This course will also study how the systems function together to serve homeostasis, behavior, and disease. Emphasis will be placed on the role that stress has regarding disease, neuroendocrine, and immune function.
Permission of instructor. Course Level: Undergraduate
BIOL 451Internship In Biology1-2
Credit(s): 1-2 Students will gain experience appropriate to their area of specific interest within the major by arranging internships within federal and state agencies, industry or private business.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatability: Can be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
16 hours in the Biology major. Repeatability: Can be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. Course Level: Undergraduate
BIOL 452Internship In Medical Pre-Professional1-2
Credit(s): 1-2 Students will gain experience appropriate to their area of specific interest within the major by arranging internships within federal and state agencies, industry or private business.
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
Repeatability: Can be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
16 hours in the Medical Pre-Professional concentration. Repeatability: Can be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. Course Level: Undergraduate
BIOL 490Research1-2
Credit(s): 1-2 Students will work under the mentorship of a natural sciences faculty member to carry out an independent research project. General expectations will include a comprehensive literature review of a topic not covered in the regular curriculum and laboratory work to produce original scientific results. The final product of this course may consist of, but is not limited to, a comprehensive paper or report approved by the faculty mentor.
