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BIO 100Biological Science3

Study of the general principles and problems of biology, with special emphasis on the human organism, including anatomy, physiology, growth, reproduction, and inheritance. The evolution and diversity among living things are discussed from an ecological perspective.

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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 100HHonors Biological Science3

Study of the general principles and problems of biology, with special emphasis on the human organism, including anatomy, physiology, growth, reproduction, and inheritance. The evolution and diversity among living things are discussed from an ecological perspective.

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3
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BIO 100LBiological Science Lab1

Practical approach to understanding the nature of science. The exercises on cells, tissues, and organ systems are designed to help students understand the human systems.

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1
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BIO 105Human Biology3

Survey of the structure and function of the human body and the human life cycle with particular focus on reproduction, growth, and development.

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3
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BIO 105LHuman Biology Lab1

Laboratory includes dissection of preserved animals/structures, models and microscopic observations, slide/videotapes, computer-simulated dissections and experiments, and hands-on experiments.

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1
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BIO 110General Biology3

Survey of basic concepts and principles with emphasis at the molecular and cellular levels of biological systems. Includes contemporary genetics, metabolism, and organ systems of representative plants and animals.

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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 110HHonors General Biology3

Survey of basic concepts and principles with emphasis at the molecular and cellular levels of biological systems. Includes contemporary genetics, metabolism, and organ systems of representative plants and animals.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 110LGeneral Biology Laboratory1

Survey of basic concepts and principles with emphasis at the molecular and cellular levels of biological systems. Includes contemporary genetics, metabolism, and organ systems of representative plants and animals.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 111General Biology II3

The course is a comprehensive survey of basic biological concepts and principles with emphasis at the organismal level of biological systems. While kingdom organisms are included, plant/animal structure and function, human anatomy/physiology (human organ systems), and ecosystems are also emphasized.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 111LGeneral Biology II Laboratory1

The second part of an introductory laboratory course for science majors, designed as a hands-on study of the organismal level of biological systems. Experimental topics in the course include the structure and function of prokaryotes, plants, and animals. The scientific method is emphasized as students collect, analyze, and discuss data relevance to each topic.

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BIO
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1
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2025-2026
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BIO 150Food Security4

Introduction to food security and environmental sustainability, how it affects us, and what we can do as individuals to address related issues.

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BIO
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4
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4
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2025-2026
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BIO 163Microbiology for the Health Sciences3

General survey of microorganisms that cause human diseases. The mechanisms of body defense and immunity to infectious agents are discussed.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 163LMicro for Health Sciences Laboratory1

Study of culture methods, microscopic sterilization, and aseptic techniques.

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1
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BIO 164Biological Sciences/Health Professions1

The course is designed to acquaint the student with careers in biology and help the students develop the skills needed to successfully navigate entry into graduate school, professional school, and the workforce. The course serves as a platform to enhance student academic success, career development and professionalism.

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BIO 165Human Anatomy and Physiology I3

One-year course consisting of an integrated study of the structure and function of the human body. BIO 165 is a lecture series on cells through the four major tissues.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 165LHuman Anatomy & Physiology I Lab1

Emphasis on teaching aids such as computed managed instructions and hands-on experience with animal tissues.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 166Human Anatomy and Physiology II3

One-year course consisting of an integrated study of the structure and function of the human body. BIO 166 presents lecture topics on the structure and function of organs and organ systems. (Must be taken in sequence with BIO 165.)

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 166LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II Lab1

Emphasis on teaching aids such as computed managed instructions and hands-on experience with animal tissues.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 260Integrative Zoology3

Biological concepts of animal life, including morphology, taxonomy, life histories, reproduction and distribution.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 260LIntegrative Zoology Laboratory1

Biological concepts of animal life, including morphology, taxonomy, life histories, reproduction, and distribution.

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1
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1
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BIO 260RIntegrative Zoology Lab2

Biological concepts of animal life, including morphology, taxonomy, life histories, reproduction, & distribution with a strong focus on research and experiential learning in the field of zoology.

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BIO
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2
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2
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2025-2026
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BIO 261General Botany3

Introductory study of the basic principles of botany, including comparative studies on morphology, physiology, genetics, ecology, and economic uses of major plants.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 261LGeneral Botany Laboratory1

Introductory study of the basic principles of botany, including comparative studies on morphology, physiology, genetics, ecology, and economic uses of major plants.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 261RGeneral Botany Lab2

Study of the basic principles of botany, including comparative studies on morphology, physiology, genetics, ecology, and economic uses of major plants, with strong focus on research in botany

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BIO
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2
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2
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BIO 263Vertebrate Embryology3

Study of the mechanics of development, including the origin of gametes, fertilization, organogenesis, and morphogenesis of early development of the frog, chick, pig, and man.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 263LVertebrate Embryology Lab1

Laboratory study of the mechanics of development including the origin of gametes, fertilization organogenesis, and morphogenesis of early development of the frog, chick, pig, and man.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 264Concepts of Developmental Biology3

Study of the principles of development exemplified by experimental studies in model organisms, including invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants. Examines common themes pre-birth, and continued development and regeneration post-birth.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 264LConcepts of Developmental Biology Lab1

Laboratory study of the principles of development, using experimental studies in model organisms, including invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants, to examine embryonic, post-embryonic and regenerative processes.

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1
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1
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BIO 270Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology3

Study of the classification, morphology, and anatomy of vertebrates, including the functions of their organs and organ systems.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 270LComparative Anatomy & Physiology Lab1

Study of the classification, morphology, and anatomy of vertebrates, including the functions of their organs and organ systems.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 271Ecology3

Composition and distribution of biotic communities, emphasizing interrelationships of organisms and their physical environment with application to current environmental problems.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 271LEcology Laboratory1

Composition and distribution of biotic communities emphasizing interrelationships of organisms and their physical environment with application to current environmental problems.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 272Human Anatomy3

Study of the basic structure of organs and organ systems of the body.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 272HHonors Human Anatomy3

Study of the basic structure of organs and organ systems of the body.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 272LHuman Anatomy Laboratory1

Study of the basic structure of organs and organ systems of the body.

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BIO
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1
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1
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2025-2026
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BIO 278Cell Biology3

Study of intracellular mechanisms and the influence of such processes on the cell and its extracellular environment.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 278HHonors Cell Biology3

Study of intracellular mechanisms and the influence of such processes on the cell and its extracellular environment.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 278LCell Biology Laboratory1

Study of intracellular mechanisms and the influence of such processes on the cell and its extracellular environment.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 280Human Anatomy & Physiology 13

This is the first of two courses which study the anatomy and physiology of the human systems and how disruptions to homeostasis affect the organism. This course is intended for biology majors only.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 281Human Anatomy & Physiology 23

This is the second part of two courses which study the anatomy and physiology of the human systems and how disruptions to homeostasis affect the organism. This course is intended for biology majors only.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 284Cell and Molecular Biology3

This course expands on the fundamentals of cell st

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 310General Microbiology3

Introduction to microbes, including bacteria, molds, yeasts, and viruses. Investigation of fundamental concepts of microorganisms, including nutrition, ecology, and physiology; principles of sterilization and methods of control of microorganisms; and their economic importance.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 310LGeneral Microbiology Laboratory1

Introduction to microbes, including bacteria, molds, yeasts, and viruses. Investigation of fundamental concepts of microorganisms, including nutrition, ecology, and physiology; principles of sterilization and methods of control of microorganisms; and their economic importance.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 320Pathophysiology3

Introduction to the study of the normal physiology of various systems of the human body and how alterations in structure and function can initiate the onset of disease. Inherent in this course is a study of the adaptive capacity of the human body.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 350Parasitology3

Study of symbiotic relationships between representatives that are dependent upon a symbiont and the clinical and pathological implications inherent in such a relationship.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 350LParasitology Laboratory1

Inquiry-based application of the clinical and pathological implications of inherent relationships established between symbionts.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 351Principles of Genetics3

Introductory course dealing with the principles of heredity and variation in plants and animals, including man.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 351LPrinciples of Genetics Laboratory1

Introductory genetic labs are designed to provide exercises that deal with the principles of heredity and variation in plants and animals, including man.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 351RExperimental Genetics Laboratory2

This research course provides hands-on exploration of techniques in genetics including recombinant DNA technology, genomics, and PCR amplification.

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BIO
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2
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2
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2025-2026
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BIO 362Histology & Micro Technique3

Study of the structure and properties of cells, the cellular relationships to the main type of tissues and histology of organs; the principles and methods of preparation of plant and animal tissues; and some techniques in histochemistry.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 362LHistology & Micro Technique Laboratory1

Study of the structure and properties of cells; the cellular relationships to the main type of tissues and histology of organs; the principles and methods of preparation of plant and animal tissues; and some techniques in histochemistry.

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BIO
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1
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1
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2025-2026
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BIO 364Seminar & Colloquium in Biology1

Consideration of current research and development in biology, including reviews, reports, and discussions of investigations reported in scientific journals.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 369REmbryology & Developmental Biology Lab2

The course provides a research experience in applying the principles of embryology and developmental biology to student-driven undergraduate research projects.

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BIO
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2
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2
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BIO 375RAdvanced Anatomy & Physiology Lab2

The course provides a research experience in applying the principles of anatomy and physiology to student-driven undergraduate research projects.

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BIO
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2
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2
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BIO 384RCell and Tissue Biology Laboratory2

The course provides a research experience in applying the principles of cell and tissue biology to student-driven undergraduate research projects.

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BIO
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2
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2
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2025-2026
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BIO 405McAt Preparatory Course3

BIO 405 Prepares students for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) using intensive revision and practice to help improve their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in order to improve MCAT scores.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 459General Physiology3

Discusses fundamental principles and properties of physiological processes common to animals.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 459LGeneral Physiology Laboratory1

Demonstrates fundamental principles and properties of physiological processes common to animals.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 461Plant Physiology3

Consideration of the Physicochemical factors involved in plant growth with special emphasis on synthesis, water economy, transpiration, energy, transfer, mineral nutrition, regulation, and the red far-red reactions of phytochrome of seed plants.

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BIO
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3
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3
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BIO 461HHonors Plant Physiology4

Consideration of the physicochemical factors involved in plant growth with special emphasis on synthesis, water economy, transpiration, energy transfers, mineral nutrition, regulation, and the red, far-red reactions of phytochrome of seed plants.

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BIO
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4
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4
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BIO 461LPlant Physiology Lab1

Consideration of the physicochemical factors involved in plant growth with special emphasis on synthesis, water economy, transpiration, energy transfers, mineral nutrition, regulation, and the red, far-red reactions of phytochrome of seed plants.

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BIO
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1
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1
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BIO 461RPlant Physiology Lab2

This course will focus on quantifying and investigating plant physiological conditions via novel, hands experimentation with a strong focus on research.

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BIO
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2
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2
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2025-2026
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BIO 469Biochemistry3

Biochemical analysis of cellular function and consideration of the implications of the properties of cells, including the cell and its organization, protein structure and specificity; biochemistry of lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids; regulation of cell metabolism; cellular basis of hormone action; and biochemical aspects of synthesis.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 469LBiochemistry Laboratory1

Designed to analyze biochemical properties of protein structure and specificity; biochemistry of lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids; regulation of cell metabolism; cellular basis of hormone action; and biochemical aspects of synthesis.

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BIO
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1
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1
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2025-2026
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BIO 469RBiochemistry Lab2

Biochemistry laboratory provides in-depth, hands-on laboratory experience with biochemistry research.

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BIO
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2
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2
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2025-2026
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BIO 474Molecular Biology3

Introduction to the basic techniques in Recombinant DNA which encompasses the principles and practical aspects of molecular techniques through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on experience.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 474LMolecular Biology Laboratory2

Introduction to the basic techniques in Recombinant DNA which encompasses the principles and practical aspects of molecular techniques through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on experience, covering isolation of DNA, restriction of endonuclease digestion, gel-electrophoresis, nick translation, southern and northern blots, and DNA sequencing.

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BIO
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2
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2
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2025-2026
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BIO 485Immunology3

General properties of immune responses; cells and tissues of immune system; lymphocyte activation and specificity; effector mechanisms; immunity to microbes; immunodeficiency and AIDS; autoimmune diseases; transplantation.

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BIO
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3
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3
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2025-2026
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BIO 495Biostatistics3

Introduction to statistical methods of health sciences. The principles underlying basic methods of statistical analysis are examined, including elementary concepts of probability, descriptive statistics, and statistical estimation and testing.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Catalog 2025-2026
Source
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BIO 495HHonors Biostatistics3

Introduction to statistical methods of health sciences. The principles underlying basic methods of statistical analysis are examined, including elementary concepts of probability, descriptive statistics, and statistical estimation and testing.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Catalog 2025-2026
Source
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BIO 497Introduction to Research2

Introduction to independent experimental work under the guidance of faculty members. Provisions for honors and undergraduate research participation projects and investigations.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Catalog 2025-2026
Source
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BIO 499Tissue and Cell Culture4

Study of the basic protocols currently employed in the initiation and maintenance of cell lines for in vitro studies, including cell structure, cell types and tissues, behavior of cells in culture, and environmental factors that modulate cell growth.

Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Catalog 2025-2026
Source
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BIO 501History of Biological Concepts3

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Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Catalog 2025-2026
Source
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BIO 502Modern Biology3

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Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Catalog 2025-2026
Source
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BIO 510Experience Biology3

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Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Catalog 2025-2026
Source
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BIO 520Special Problems in Biology3

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Subject
BIO
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Catalog 2025-2026
Source
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