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167 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 103Contemporary Biology [C3NS]3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 110First Year Seminar in Biology1

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 140Foundations of Biology I [C3NS]3

Prerequisites: BIO 140L. Corequisites: BIO 140L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 140LFoundations of Biology I Laboratory [C3L]1

Prerequisites: BIO 140. Corequisites: BIO 140.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 150Foundations of Biology II3

Prerequisites: BIO 150L and minimum grade of "C-" in BIO 140 and BIO 140L. Corequisites: BIO 150L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 150LFoundations of Biology II Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 150 and minimum grade of "C-" in BIO 140 and BIO 140L. Corequisites: BIO 150.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 200Major Biology Elective1-4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 201Trelawny Learning Community Seminar I1

Corequisites: Membership in the Trelawny Learning Community.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 202Trelawny Learning Community Seminar II2

Prerequisites: BIO 201. Corequisites: Membership in the Trelawny Learning Community.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 203Viral Discovery2

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 204Viral Genome and Bioinformatics2

Prerequisites: ISAT 203 or BIO 203.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 226Introductory Topics in Biology (Variable)1-4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 230Biology, Gender and Society3

Prerequisites: Either BIO 103, BIO 150, CHEM 120, CHEM 131, GEOL 110, GEOL 210, or ISAT 112.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 240Genetics3

Prerequisites: BIO 240L and minimum grade of "C-" in BIO 150 and BIO 150L. Corequisites: BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 240LGenetics Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 240 and minimum grade of "C-" in BIO 150 and BIO 150L. Corequisites: BIO 240.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 245General Microbiology3

Prerequisites: BIO 245L and BIO 103 or BIO 140 or CHEM 120 or CHEM 131 or ISCI 101 or equivalent. Corequisites: BIO 245L and BIO 103 or BIO 140 or CHEM 120 or CHEM 131 or ISCI 101 or equivalent.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 245LGeneral Microbiology Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 245 and BIO 103 or BIO 140/BIO 140L or CHEM 120 or CHEM 131 or ISCI 101 or equivalent. Corequisites: BIO 245 and BIO 103 or BIO 140/BIO 140L or CHEM 120 or CHEM 131 or ISCI 101 or equivalent.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 246Microbiology Seminar1

Prerequisites: BIO 140, BIO 140L and declared microbiology concentration.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 250Quantitative Ecology and Evolution3

Prerequisites: BIO 250L and a minimum grade of "C-" in BIO 150 and BIO 150L or GEOL 110, GEOG 210 or ISAT 112. Corequisites: BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 250LQuantitative Ecology and Evolution Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 250 and a minimum grade of "C-" in BIO 150 and BIO 150L or GEOL 110, GEOG 210 or ISAT 112. Corequisites: BIO 250.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 260Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology4

Prerequisites: BIO 140 and BIO 140L; Students in the following majors and minors are not eligible for this course: Dietetics, Health Sciences, Kinesiology and Nursing and PPH. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 260 and BIO 270/270L and BIO 290/290L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 270Human Physiology [C3NS]3

Prerequisites: BIO 270L; CHEM 120 or CHEM 131; and MATH 220 or MATH 229 or COB 191. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 270/BIO 270L and BIO 260. Corequisites: BIO 270L; CHEM 120 or CHEM 131; and MATH 220 or MATH 229 or COB 191.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 270LHuman Physiology Laboratory [C3L]1

Prerequisites: BIO 270, CHEM 120 or CHEM 131, and MATH 220 or MATH 229 or COB 191. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 270/BIO 270L and BIO 260. Corequisites: BIO 270, CHEM 120 or CHEM 131, and MATH 220 or MATH 229 or COB 191.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 290Human Anatomy3

Prerequisites: BIO 290L. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 290 and BIO 260.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 290LHuman Anatomy Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 290. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 290/BIO 290L and BIO 260. Corequisites: BIO 290.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 301Introductory Neuroscience3

Prerequisites: BIO 140/BIO 140L and CHEM 132, or by permission of the instructor for PSYC majors.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 302Bioethics for Biologists3

Prerequisites: BIO 140 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 304Cell and Molecular Biology3

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in BIO 240/BIO 240L and CHEM 132/CHEM 132L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 310Marine Biology3

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 316Animal Development3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 318Experimental Vertebrate Development2

Prerequisites: BIO 140/BIO 140L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 320Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates4

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 324Human Genetics3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 325Medical Parasitology3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 326Intermediate Topics in Biology1-4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 327Biological Illustration3

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 330Evolution3

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 340Morphology and Anatomy of Vascular Plants4

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L or BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 342Mathematical Models in Biology3

Prerequisites: MATH 232 or MATH 235 or equivalent.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 346Laboratory in Bacterial Pathogenomics2

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in BIO 245/BIO 245L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 348Medical Microbiology3

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in BIO 245/BIO 245L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 348LMedical Microbiology Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 348. Corequisites: BIO 348.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 350Paleobiology4

Prerequisites: GEOL 230, BIO 150/BIO 150L or permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 354Global Climate Change and Life: Ecological and Biological Impacts of Climate Variability4

Prerequisite: "C-" or better in one of the following: BIO 140/BIO 140L, GEOL 110, GEOL 115, ISAT 112, GEOG 210 or CHEM 353.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 357Galápagos Islands: Biodiversity and Conservation3

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 360Plant Biology3

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L with minimum grades of "C-"; Corequisites: BIO 360L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 360LPlant Biology Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 360. Corequisites: BIO 360.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 361Biochemistry I3

Prerequisites: CHEM 241 and permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 364Human Uses of Plants3

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L or BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 364LLaboratory in Human Uses of Plants1

Prerequisites: BIO 364. Corequisites: BIO 364.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 370Human and Animal Physiology4

Prerequisites: CHEM 132 and BIO 240/BIO 240L (minimum grade of "C-" in both lab and lecture) or BIO 304. One semester each of calculus and statistics is recommended.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 375Sensation and Perception3

Prerequisites: Declared Neuroscience concentration; PSYC 101 or PSYC 160; and MATH 220, 229, 285 or 318.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 380Advanced Microbiology Laboratory Techniques1

Prerequisites: BIO 245 and BIO 245L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 385Biopsychology3

Prerequisites: Declared Neuroscience concentration; PSYC 101 or PSYC 160; and MATH 220, 229, 285 or 318.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 386Field Botany4

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L or BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 387Environmental Microbiology3

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C-" in BIO 245/BIO 245L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 387LEnvironmental Microbiology Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 387. Corequisites: BIO 387.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 395Comparative Animal Behavior3

Prerequisites: Psychology majors: A "C-" or better in PSYC 211 or PSYC 213. Biology and biotechnology majors: BIO 250/BIO 250L, and one of the following (with a "C-" or better): MATH 205, MATH 220, MATH 231, MATH 235, MATH 285, MATH 318.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 400Geology and Ecology of the Bahamas3

Prerequisites: GEOL 110L or GEOL 115L or GEOL 211 or a 200- level GEOL or BIO course; at least four hours of additional lab science, at least sophomore status, and permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 402Forest Ecology4

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 404Evolutionary Analysis3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 405Vertebrate Paleontology3

Prerequisites: GEOL 230 or BIO 150/BIO 150L or BIO 250/BIO 250L or permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 410Advanced Human Anatomy3

Prerequisites: BIO 290/BIO 290L or BIO 320 and permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 412Mammalogy4

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L or BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 415Neuroanatomy and Neurogenic Communication Disorders3

Prerequisites: CSD 208 or permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 418Conservation Biology3

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L with minimum grade of "C-".

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 419Animals and their Environments4

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L with minimum grade of "C-".

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 425Immunology3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 425LImmunology Laboratory1

Prerequisites: BIO 425. Corequisites: BIO 425.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 426Topics in Biology1-4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 427Topics in Biology with Laboratory1-4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 430Ornithology: Research and Current Advances4

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 430 and BIO 530.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 432Light Microscopy4

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 443Understanding Techniques in Neuroscience3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L or BIO 250/BIO 250L. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 443 and BIO 543.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 444Virology3

Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in each of the following: CHEM 241, BIO 304 and BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 445Neurobiology4

Prerequisites: BIO 140/BIO 140L or BIO 304.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 446Experimental Neurobiology4

Prerequisites: BIO 140/BIO 140L or BIO 304.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 447Evolution and Ecology of Infectious Disease3

Prerequisites: BIO 245/BIO 245L and BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 448Developmental Neurobiology3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L or BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 449Insect Ecology4

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 451Current Topics in Human Development and Evolution3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 452Population Ecology4

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 453Microbial Ecology and Evolution3

Prerequisites: BIO 245/BIO 245L and BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 454Introduction to Biometrics4

Prerequisites: MATH 220, MATH 229, MATH 318 or equivalent.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 455Plant Physiology4

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L and CHEM 132.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 456Ecological Models and Data4

Prerequisites: MATH 220 or MATH 229 or MATH 318; BIO 250; or permission of the instructor. Corequisites: BIO 250.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 457Biological Applications of Geographic Information Systems4

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L or BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 459Freshwater Ecology4

Prerequisites: BIO 250/BIO 250L and CHEM 132.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 460Plant Biotechnology4

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L and CHEM 132.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 467Human Cardiovascular Physiology3

Prerequisites: BIO 370 or minimum grade of "B-" in BIO 270/BIO 270L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 468Endocrinology3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L or BIO 270/BIO 270L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 472Human Metabolism3

Prerequisites: CHEM 241 and BIO 240/BIO 240L or permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 474Reproductive Physiology3

Prerequisites: BIO 370 or both BIO 270 and BIO 290.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 477The Genetics of Cancer3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 478Aging and Neurodegeneration3

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L, and BIO 301 or BIO 370 or BIO 385/PSYC 385 or BIO 445 or BIO 446.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 480Advanced Molecular Biology3

Prerequisites: CHEM 241 and a "C-" or better in BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 480LAdvanced Molecular Biology Lab1

Prerequisites: BIO 480 and CHEM 241 and a "C-" or better in BIO 240/BIO 240L. Corequisites: BIO 480.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 481Genomics4

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 482Human Histology4

Prerequisites: BIO 260, BIO 270/BIO 270L, BIO 290/BIO 290L, or BIO 370. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 482 and BIO 582.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 483Bioinformatics4

Prerequisites: BIO 240/BIO 240L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 484Aquatic Microbiology3

Prerequisites: BIO 245/BIO 245L or equivalent. Students may not earn credit in both BIO 484 and BIO 584.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 486Systematics of Vascular Plants4

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L or BIO 250/BIO 250L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 489Topics in Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge2

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 490Mechanics of Animal Movement4

Prerequisites: BIO 150/BIO 150L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 491Scientific Writing, Presentation and Critical Thinking2

Prerequisites: BIO 140/BIO 140L.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 492Mentored Biology Course Assistant0-1

Prerequisites: GPA of 2.5 or higher and permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated when course content and/or student responsibilities within the course change.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 493Pre-Veterinary Student Internship2

Prerequisites: Completion of BIO 240/BIO 240L, GPA of 2.5 or higher and permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 494Internship in Biology1-2

Prerequisites: Biology or biotechnology major with a minimum of eight biology credit hours and a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 496Biological Research0-1

Prerequisites: GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated, and up to 2 credits may be used to partially satisfy one upper level laboratory requirement for the biology major.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 497Advanced Biological Research0-1

Prerequisites: GPA of 2.5 or higher and permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated, and may be used towards the combined 3 credits of research to satisfy one upper level lab requirement for the biology major.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 499ASenior Project2

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 499BSenior Project2

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 499CSenior Project2

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 500Geology and Ecology of the Bahamas3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 501Workshops in Biology1-3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 502Forest Ecology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 504Evolution3

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 404 and BIO 504.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 512Graduate Mammalogy4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 513Human Gross Anatomy with Clinical Applications9

Prerequisites: A rigorous undergraduate course in anatomy, admission to the Physician Assistant program or permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 9
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 514Clinical Anatomy for Occupational Therapists4

Prerequisites: Admission to the occupational therapy program.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 516Physiology and Pathophysiology6

Prerequisites: Admission to the physician assistant studies program.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 517Pathophysiology for Physician Assistants II6

Prerequisites: Admission to the physician assistant program and successful completion of all previous courses in the curriculum, or permission of the program director.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 518Graduate Conservation Biology3

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 418 and BIO 518.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 526Graduate Topics in Biology3-4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated with change in topic or change in subject matter within a topic.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 527Graduate Laboratory/Field Topics in Biology1-4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for course credit when course content changes.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 530Ornithology: Research and Current Advances4

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 430 and BIO 530.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 532Light Microscopy4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 540Functional Neuroscience for Occupational Therapists3

Prerequisites: Admission to the occupational therapy program.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 543Understanding Techniques in Neuroscience3

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 443 and BIO 543.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 544Virology3

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 444 and BIO 544.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 546Experimental Neurobiology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 547Evolution and Ecology of Infectious Disease3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 548Developmental Neurobiology3

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 448 and BIO 548.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 548LDevelopmental Neurobiology Laboratory1

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 549Insect Ecology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 550Neurobiology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 551Current Topics in Human Development and Evolution3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 552Population Ecology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 553Microbial Ecology and Evolution3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 554Biometrics4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 555Plant Physiology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 556Graduate Ecological Models and Data4

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 456 and BIO 556.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 557Biological Applications of Geographic Information Systems4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 559Aquatic Ecology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 560Plant Biotechnology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 567Data Management Skills1

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 568Endocrinology3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 574Graduate Reproductive Physiology3

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 474 and BIO 574.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 580Advanced Molecular Biology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 581Genomics4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 582Human Histology4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 583Bioinformatics4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 584Aquatic Microbiology3

Prerequisites: Credit may not be earned in both BIO 484 and BIO 584.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 586Systematics of Vascular Plants4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 590Mechanics of Animal Movement4

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 600College Science Teaching2

Corequisites: BIO 601.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 601Mentored Teaching1

Corequisites: BIO 600.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for up to two credits for different teaching assignments.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 602Effective Scientific Communication2

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 603Scientific Presentations1

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for up to two credits.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 611Data Analysis and Visualization in Biology2-3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 620Methods and Management of Research1-3

Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S. Program in Biology and permission of the instructor.

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 630Advanced Graduate Topics in Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology1-3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated with change in topic or change in subject matter within a topic.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 660Advanced Graduate Topics in Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology1-3

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated up to a total of 12 hours with change in subject matter.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 697Biological Research1-6

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: Can be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 698Comprehensive Continuance1

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated as needed.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 699Thesis Continuance1

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated as needed.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

BIO 700Thesis Research1-6

Subject: BIO
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.jmu.edu

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