39 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 108Understanding & Communicating Biology I1
In this course students will be introduced to reading, writing, analyzing and communicating scientific information. Students will practice basic skills necessary to be successful in a biology career such as data analysis and presentation, summarazing scientific findings and responding to essay prompts. For Biology majors only. Credit(s): 1
In this course, students will continue to build their skills in reading, writing, analyzing and communicating scientific information. Students will practice basic skills necessary to be successful in a biology career such as data analysis, reporting results and conclusions of biological studies, and finding and citing appropriate sources to support scientific ideas. Credit(s): 1
This non-majors course surveys basic concepts of the biological sciences through research projects, class discussions and lab exercises. Students will examine the nature of science and gain insight into many of the social implications of scientific knowledge, including how information gained through scientific study is used to develop public policy and make informed decisions. This course addresses competencies for Virginia state elementary (K-6) teacher licensure. Credit(s): 4
General Biology is a two-course sequence that examines the ideas and methods basic to an understanding of contemporary biology. This first course focuses on the fundamental theories of biology, historically significant discoveries, classification of organisms, the chemical basis of life, cell biology and heredity. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
BIOL 121 General Biology I lab must be taken concurrently
BIO 122General Biology II4
General Biology is a two-course sequence that examines the ideas and methods basic to an understanding of contemporary biology. This second course focuses on the fundamentals of evolution, ecology, classification of organisms and basic plant and animal anatomy and physiology. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
BIOL 122 General Biology II lab must be taken concurrently
BIO 131Human Physiology3
In this course, students will gain a fundamental understanding of how the human body functions, as well as the anatomical structures involved. Topics covered will include the basic structure, function, and interaction of systems required for the maintenance, movement, support, control and coordination of the body. Credit(s): 3
The relationship of word parts to their anatomic and physiologic counterparts will be learned in this course. Students will learn to combine appropriate word parts into complete medical terms, to interpret and explain clinical pathology reports, to interpret and explain clinical laboratory results and be able to use correct abbreviations and medical scribe notation. Accurate pronunciation and spelling of complete terms will be emphasized throughout the course. This course is designed to enhance student experiences in courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology or other clinically or medically relevant course. Three lecture hours per week. Credit(s): 3
A course on the structure and function of the human organism. The central theme of homeostasis will be carried throughout. After studying the different structural levels of organization, cells and cellular activity are investigated, followed by the physiology of tissues, skin, bone and muscle. The integrative aspects of the nervous system and sensory organs complete the course. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I lab must be taken concurrently
BIO 232Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
As a continuation of BIO 231 , the central theme of homeostasis will be carried throughout. This course begins with the integrative roles of the endocrine system. The cardiovascular system with all of its ramifications is investigated. Study of the maintenance systems of respiration, digestion, metabolism, excretion, body fluids and reproduction completes the course. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 and BIO 231
Corequisite
BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II lab must be taken concurrently
BIO 260Microbiology4
The fundamental principles of the importance of microorganisms are presented in the course. Topics of course discussions will include the historical importance of microbiology, systematics, microbial metabolism, microbial genetics, biotechnology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial epidemiology and immunology. In addition to traditional learning tools, students will use a variety of multimedia and Internet-based technologies for classroom and laboratory learning experiences. The laboratory will introduce students to the basic techniques for growth and identification of microorganisms. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
BIOL 260 Microbiology lab must be taken concurrently
BIO 285Research Training I1-2
This course allows students to be instructed by a Biology faculty mentor in the skills necessary to undertake biological research. The research will be of a specific directed nature and will have well-defined objectives. Assigned tasks may encompass a wide variety of activities that will include reading and analyzing journal articles, executing and explaining methods and learning best practices in data collection and documentation. Students are responsible for making arrangements with a faculty mentor prior to enrolling in this course. Credit(s): 1 - 2
An earned grade of “C” or better in BIO 121 or BIO 122 and first-year, sophomore or junior standing
BIO 286Research Training II1-2
This course will allow students to be instructed by a Biology faculty mentor in the skills necessary to undertake biological research. The research will be of a specific directed nature and will have well-defined objectives. Assigned tasks may encompass a wide variety of activities that will include reading and analyzing journal articles, executing and explaining methods and learning best practices in data collection and documentation. Students are responsible for making arrangements with a faculty mentor prior to enrolling in this course. Enrollment is limited to freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Credit(s): 1 - 2
Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 105 or BIO 121
Corequisite
Dependent upon topic, a concurrent Topics Lab may be required
BIO 316Genetics3
In this course, basic principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics are applied to the study of biological function at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels. Topics include how biological variation results from meiotic recombination, mutation and selection; chromosome structure and karyotype alterations; pedigree analysis; analysis of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns; population genetics; gene structure and expression; and epigenetics. Recitation will focus on genetics problem solving using concepts learned in lecture. Credit(s): 3
Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 and BIO 122
Corequisite
BIOR 316
BIO 320Introduction to Neuroscience3
This course explores the function of the nervous system from the level of a single neuron to the interactions of large numbers of neurons in functional and dysfunctional systems. Emphasis will be placed on the electrophysiology and molecular biology of the neuron, sensory systems and the control of motor function. Credit(s): 3
Ecology is the study of the interrelationships between organisms and their physical and biological environments. The course will examine the various levels of ecology - populations, species, communities, and ecosystems - in lecture-discussions, laboratory studies and field investigations. Ecological concepts will be considered from various perspectives including theoretical predictions, laboratory experiments, observations, field measurements and resource management applications. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
This course explores the control of motor behavior by the central nervous system. Various aspects of motor control will be explored at the level of the spinal cord, brainstem and cerebral cortex. Special emphasis will be placed on the coordination of motor and sensory systems in planning and executing motor tasks. Credit(s): 3
A study of the principles and mechanisms of animal behavior. Behavior will be viewed in a genetic, ecological, and evolutionary context. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 and BIO 122 , as well as one additional biology course above BIO 201
Corequisite
BIOL 325 Animal Behavior lab must be taken concurrently
BIO 332Tropical Diseases3
This course addresses diseases common in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world at the cellular, individual and societal levels. Students will investigate the general biology, ecology, epidemiology, immunology, life cycles, physiologic effects and treatment of these diseases. Emphasis will be placed upon the diversity of pathogenic agents and the history of tropical diseases, including their control and treatment. Students will investigate how increasing human travel and our changing environmental landscape may affect the spread of disease in the future. BIO 260 is recommended, but not required for success in the course. Credit(s): 3
This course addresses human nutrition and metabolism at a molecular level. Macronutrient structures and metabolic pathways will be discussed in detail, as will the molecular roles of micronutrients in cell and body function. Students will investigate symptoms of nutritional deficiencies in the context of nutrient functions. The design of nutritional studies will be examined with a focus on the major sources of data and recent findings. Credit(s): 3
Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121 and CHEM 121 BIO 232 CHEM 122 CHEM 301 and/or CHEM 332 are recommended, but not required for success in the course.
BIO 340Evolution3
This course examines the principles and mechanisms of evolutionary biology at all levels: molecular, organismal, population, species and above. Evolution will be examined from both historical and contemporary perspectives, but emphasis will be placed on the use and application of modern concepts and techniques to resolve evolutionary questions. Credit(s): 3
Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 , BIO 122 and BIO 316
BIO 344Plant Morphology4
A survey of the evolution of plant forms, life cycles and functions from algae to angiosperms. The relationships between adaptive strategies - such as those for reproduction and dissemination - and the structures that pertain to those strategies will also be examined. Many class exercises will integrate morphology with other biological disciplines including taxonomy, evolution, genetics and ecology. In the laboratory and field, students will examine plant features useful in identification and classification. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
BIOL 344 Plant Morphology lab must be taken concurrently
BIO 351Vertebrate Zoology4
Vertebrate Zoology investigates the comparative anatomy, taxonomy, evolution, ecology and behavior of the Subphylum Vertebrata of the Phylum Chordata. The class will consider vertebrates from a variety of perspectives. Such an approach will integrate the various sub-specialties of the biological sciences such as genetics, morphology and systematics. Students are expected to come to field sessions prepared for outdoor work, including data collection, regardless of the weather. Field and laboratory studies will emphasize techniques for species identification as well as investigating population biology, morphology and adaptations. Three lecture plus three laboratory hours per week. Credit(s): 4
BIOL 351 Vertebrate Zoology lab must be taken concurrently
BIO 360Virology4
This course will address the fundamental concepts of virology, including virus structure, replication, gene expression, transmission and evolution. Students will discuss the emergence, ecology and epidemiology of a number of viruses that significantly impact human populations. Through the analysis of primary literature, students will develop their critical thinking skills and a gain a deeper understanding of how viruses affect human health and ecological processes. Credit(s): 4
(same as HIST 365 ) This course is an interdisciplinary topics course examining the impact of human disease on the development of human history. Topics to be discussed include: 1) fundamental information about different types of diseases, disorders, syndromes and disease processes; 2) an extensive review of significant points in history where either the illness and possible death of an individual leader or wide spread epidemics changed the course of human history; and 3) research papers and presentations by each student participating in the course. Diseases to be discussed include infectious diseases and genetic disorders. Three lecture hours per week. Credit(s): 3
This course addresses reproductive biology, which includes the subjects of fertilization, pregnancy, sexual differentiation and development, regulation by the endocrine system, contraception and infertility. A particular emphasis will be placed on human reproduction; however, other species will be addressed when appropriate. Credit(s): 3
This course addresses the important role of regulation of gene function in human health. Topics addressed include eukaryotic gene structure, function and regulation. Students will investigate sub-cellular processes governing changes to gene expression, discuss experimental design and molecular techniques, and read and interpret primary scientific literature. In addition to the prerequisite, BIO 316 Genetics, BIO 409 Cell Biology or CHEM 331 Biochemistry I are recommended, but not required for success in this course. Credit(s): 4
BIO 405Critical Analysis of Scientific Literature3
This course is designed to help all students gain confidence in reading and analyzing primary literature, a skill that is necessary for graduate school and many science careers. Students will evaluate the validity of published research and discuss how each study contributes to our understanding of the topic. Students will also practice interpreting data, drawing conclusions and presenting articles to their peers. Credit(s): 3
Enrollment is limited to students who have completed at least one 300- or 400- level Biology course.
BIO 409Cell Biology4
This course addresses the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics will include the synthesis and function of macromolecules, membranes and organelles; organization of cells into tissues; cellular signaling and communication; control of the cell cycle and division; and cancer. Credit(s): 4
Earned grades of “C-” or better in BIO 121 , BIO 122 , CHEM 121 and CHEM 122
Corequisite
BIOL 409
BIO 420Developmental Biology4
This course is a study of gametogenesis, fertilization, cell type determination, histogenesis, organogenesis and the formation of the early body plan. Both molecular and organismal aspects of these processes will be discussed, and both a textbook and primary literature will be used. Model systems covered include invertebrate (fly, worm), vertebrate (chicken, frog, fish, mouse) and plant. In addition to gaining knowledge and analytical skills, students will receive extensive instruction on how to give both scientific journal article and research presentations. Laboratory will include observation of and experimentation with invertebrate, vertebrate and plant systems. Credit(s): 4
This course introduces the principles of ecotoxicology, focusing on the effects of human-made chemicals in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Students will examine common environmental contaminants, their sources, and their impacts on individual organisms as well as broader population-level consequences. Credit(s): 4
This course explores the microscopic structure of tissues and organs of the body. The course will focus on the structural organization of cells, tissues and organs, as well as methods of visualization and how structure is related to function. This course will include both laboratory and lecture components. Credit(s): 4
In this course, we will take an experimental approach to studying the pattern and process of evolution. Using the framework of experimental evolution, students will design experiments using a combination of microbial and digital organisms and will observe the evolutionary process. Course topics will include the concepts of fitness and adaptation, forces of evolutionary change, population genetics, neutral theory, speciation, experimental design and experimental analysis. The importance of microbial evolution to human health and infectious disease will be emphasized. Credit(s): 3
This course addresses the human immune system. Students will learn about the importance of humoral and cell-mediated immunity in inflammation, infection, vaccination, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, tumor formation and transplantation. BIOR 462 Immunology recitation must be taken concurrently. Credit(s): 3
Earned grade of “C-” or better in either BIO 232 or BIO 260
Corequisite
BIOR 462 Immunology Recitation
BIO 470Endocrinology3
This course explores the anatomy and physiology of the human endocrine system. The regulation, synthesis and degradation of major hormones will be discussed. Interactions of hormones with their receptors and target cell responses will be covered in detail. Dysfunction of the endocrine system and resulting disorders will also be addressed. BIO 231 and BIO 232 are recommended, but not required for success in the course. Credit(s): 3
BIO 121 Enrollment is limited to students with junior or senior standing
BIO 485Independent Research I1-3
This course allows students to undertake a biological research project under the instruction of a Biology faculty mentor. The research will be of a specific, directed nature and will have well-defined objectives. Assigned tasks may encompass a wide variety of activities that will include reading and analyzing journal articles, executing and explaining methods and collecting and presenting data. Students are responsible for making arrangements with a faculty mentor prior to enrolling in this course. Credit(s): 1 - 3
This course will allow students to continue a biological research project under the instruction of a Biology faculty mentor. The research will be of a specific directed nature and will have well-defined objectives. Assigned tasks may encompass a wide variety of activities that will include reading and analyzing journal articles, executing and explaining methods and collecting and presenting data. Students are responsible for making arrangements with a faculty mentor prior to enrolling in this course. Credit(s): 1 - 3
Enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors and completion of BIO 485
BIO 490Clinical Internship1
Students interested in a career in clinical health professions must participate in a nationally accredited clinical internship that requires on-site training in the clinical discipline of their chosen profession. Examples of disciplines requiring clinical internships include the following: 1) clinical laboratory science (medical technology), 2) cytology (cytotechnology), 3) cytogenetics, 4) histology (histotechnology), 5) histocompatability technologist, 6) ultrasound technology, and 7) radiology (radiation technician, nuclear medicine technology). Credit(s): 1 to 12
