Courses

BIO 102 (4 credits)
Fundamentals of Biology
Emphasizes important biological concepts and principles common to all living organisms. Topics include the cell, energetics, genetics, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Integrates laboratory and classroom work. Fulfills lab science requirement for nonscience majors. Cannot take BIO 102 and BIO 103 for credit.

BIO 103 (4 credits)
Principles of Biology I
Emphasizes important biological concepts and principles common to all living organisms. Topics include the cell, energetics, genetics,physiology, evolution, ecology. Integrates laboratory and classroom work. Fulfills lab science requirement for education majors. This course is limited to science majors, biology minors, and biology secondary education majors.

BIO 104 (4 credits)
Principles of Biology II
Investigates life processes common in animals. Gas exchange, internal transport, nervous and endocrine control, reproduction, and homeostatic mechanisms are major topics included. Integrates laboratory and classroom work. Prerequisite: BIO 103 or instructor permission.

BIO 107 (4 credits)
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Homeostatic mechanisms of the human body with emphasis on structure and function are studied. Gross and microscopic structures are correlated with functions of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the body. Major topics include: skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Integrates laboratory and classroom work.

BIO 108 (4 credits)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Emphasis on structure and function of endocrine respiratory, cardiovascular, immune, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Integrates laboratory and classroom work.

BIO 109 (3 credits)
Human Biology
An introductory course with emphasis on human physiology and the role humans play in biosphere. Application of biological principles to practical human concerns are covered in one semester. Integrates laboratory and classroom work.

BIO 115 (3 credits)
Human Biology: Forensics
An introductory course covers human biology and physiology geared to the forensic science major, to provide students with the necessary background in human anatomy and physiology.

BIO 203 (3 credits)
Environmental Issues
Study of humanity and its environment. Material may be drawn from various disciplines but will include ecological principles, energy resources, population dynamics and pollution. Specific considerations are given to human alteration of the environment. Students may not receive credit for both BIO 203 and CHE 203. Integrates laboratory and classroom work. Cross-listed with CHE 203 cannot take both courses for credit.

BIO 204 (4 credits)
Zoology
Comparative approach to a study of structure, function, development, ecology, and behavior of representative animal groups. Major phyla of the animal kingdom from the protozoa to the chordates are studied. Integrates laboratory and classroom work.

BIO 205 (4 credits)
Botany
Plant anatomy and vital physiological processes are examined. Water regulation, metabolism, growth and reproduction are covered. Importance of plants in the scheme of global ecology is considered. Phylogenetic survey of the major plant groups is included. Integrates laboratory and classroom work. Prerequisite: BIO 103 or permission of instructor.

BIO 208 (3 credits)
Neuroscience for Rehabilitation
Examine structure and functioning of the human nervous system through an integrated analysis of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropsychology. Emphasizes clinically relevant neuroscience concepts, focusing on application to patient rehabilitation and therapeutic approaches. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 108 or BIO 103, 104; PSY 208 as either a prerequisite or co-requisite.

BIO 211 (4 credits)
Kinesiology
Study of interaction between muscular and skeletal systems to produce human movement. Student reviews the anatomy and physiology of muscular system and learns biomechanical influence it has on skeletal systems to affect joint movement. Study of normal gait and upright posture is also included. Integrates laboratory and classroom work. Prerequisite: BIO 107 with a C grade.

BIO 216 (3 credits)
Nutrition
Overview of nutritional requirements of individuals in the healthful state as well as modification of those requirements during illness. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 108 or permission of instructor.

BIO 220 (4 credits)
Clinical Microbiology
Study of the morphological and physiological nature of microorganisms and their relationship to humans in both the normal and deceased states. Emphasis on bacteriological techniques such as cultivation, staining, identification, and other techniques important in a clinical setting. Integrates laboratory and classroom work.

BIO 301 (4 credits)
General Microbiology
An integrated laboratory and classroom course which looks at both the morphological and physiological nature of microorganisms and their relation toboth the normal and deceased state in humans. Bacteriological techniques such as staining, and identification techniques. This course is limited to science majors, biology minors, and biology secondary education majors. Prerequisites any of the following: BIO 103, 104, 107, or permission of instructor.

BIO 303 (3 credits)
Genetics
Introduction to classical and modern genetics. Topics include Mendel’s principles of heredity, chromosomal aberrations, protein synthesis, population genetics and regulation of gene action. Three hours of lecture per semester week. Prerequisites: BIO 104 or instructor permission.

BIO 304 (3 credits)
Cell Biology
Biological reactions at the cellular level. Modern trends in physiology with emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of cells. Colloidal properties and chemical composition of protoplasm, nucleic acids, cellular metabolism, enzymes, energy utilization, photosynthesis and cell processes are stressed. Three hours of lecture per semester week. Prerequisites: BIO 104;
CHE 105, 202.

BIO 402 (2 credits)
Seminar
Students will research a topic, including review of the literature, and then prepare a paper for presentation.

BIO 405 (3 credits)
Pharmacology
Major concepts will center around the physiological actions of drugs. Topics to be covered include the survey of major classes of drugs used in clinical therapeutics; prototype drugs developed for selected purposes; toxic interactions; and the physiological mechanism by which drugs produce their effects. Three hours of lecture per semester week. Prerequisites: 6 credits of biology or permission of instructor.

BIO 409 (3 credits)
Immunology
Introduction to fundamental concepts of immune response. Principles relating to clinical immunology are discussed in terms of underlying experimental studies. Immunologic reactions and ideas on the function of the immune system are explained. Three hours of lecture per semester week. Prerequisites: BIO 104, 304, and CHE 105 or permission of instructor.

BIO 410 (3 credits)
Pathophysiology
Effects of internal and external stressors on body functions are examined. Normal human physiological principles and homeostatic mechanisms are reviewed. Genetic and nutritional aspects are integrated into the discussion of disease. Three hours of lecture per semester week. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 108 or permission of instructor.

Updated: April 9, 2008

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