| BIO 105 | Biology in the Modern World | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Principles and concepts of biology including cellular structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, homeostasis, reproduction, heredity, diversity of life, ecology, evolution and animal behavior. Emphasis on human affairs and human examples. For non-science students. Students may not receive credit for both BIO 105 and BIO 125 or BIO 181 or BIO 183. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| BIO 106 | Biology in the Modern World Laboratory | 1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum |
| Coreq: BIO 105 |
| Laboratory experience in biological principles to complement BIO 105. For non-science students. Students may not receive credit for both BIO 106 and BIO 125, BIO 181 or BIO 183 |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| BIO 140 | Survey of Animal Diversity | 3(3-0-0) F,S,SUM1,SUM2 |
| Classification and phylogeny of animals; patterns of diversification in body design and relationship between body design and the environment; study of selected animal assemblages. |
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| BIO 141 | Animal Diversity Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) F,SUM1,SUM2 |
| Preq: BIO 140 |
| Observation of living animals, dissections of preserved specimens, and microscopy; emphasis on classification of animals, patterns of diversification in body design, and relationship between body design and the environment. |
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| BIO (ZO) 160 | Introduction to Cellular and Developmental Zoology | 4(3-3-0) S,Sum |
| Basic concepts and principles of cellular and developmental zoology with emphasis on the physical basis of life, the cell as the fundamental unit of life and the mechanisms involved in the development of multicellular animals. |
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| BIO 181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4(3-3-0) F,S,SUM1,SUM2 |
| Emphasis on interactions of organisms with their environments, evolutionary change and role of natural selection in the evolution of life forms, biological diversity in the context of form and function of organisms, and on critical thinking, problemsolving, and effective communication. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| BIO 183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4(3-3-0) F,S,SUM1,SUM2 |
| Preq: BIO 181 or (CH 101 and sophomore standing) |
| Basic concepts and principles of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Emphasis will be on the physical basis of life, the cell as the fundamental unit of life, the mechanisms involved in the development of multicellular organisms and on critical thinking, problem solving, experimental design, and effective communication. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| BIO 301 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4(3-3-0) F |
| Preq: BIO 183 or ZO 160 |
| BIO 301 is the first course in a two semester sequence that provides a comprehensive study of the organization of the human body and the physiology of body processes. Cellular biology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems are covered. Throughout the course an emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between structure and function and on the processes that maintain homeostasis, including deviations resulting in homeostatic imbalances. This comprehensive course contains both lecture and laboratory components. Sophomore standing. |
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| BIO 302 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4(3-3-0) S |
| Preq: BIO 301 |
| BIO 302 is the second course in a two semester sequence that provides a comprehensive study of the organization of the human body and the physiology of body processes. Cardiovascular, lymphatic/immunological, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems are covered. Throughout the course an emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between structure and function and on the processes that maintain homeostasis, including deviations resulting in homeostatic imbalances. This comprehensive course contains both lecture and laboratory components. Sophomore standing. |
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| BIO 350 | Animal Phylogeny and Diversity | 4(3-3-0) S |
| Preq: BIO 181, BIO 183 |
| Phylogenetic history and adaptive radiation of animals; contrast of environmental determinants of biodiversity in tropical and polar regions; modern approaches to phylogeny; role of humans in influencing biodiversity. Students may not receive creditfor both BIO 350 and BIO 140 or ZO 150. |
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| BIO 460 | Field Ecology and Methods | 4(3-2-0) F |
| Preq: ST311; ZO260 or PB360/365 |
| Field Ecology and Methods will expose senior students with interests in Ecology and Evolution to the diverse field approaches used to address ecological questions. The course considers and implements a variety of field approaches ranging from microcosm experiments to global studies of patterns and diversity. Course is restricted to seniors. |
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| BIO 491 | Seminar on Professional Development in Biological Sciences | 1(1-0-0) F |
| Planning and analyzing strategies for professional development in the biological sciences utilizing discussion, guest lecturers, and field trips to nearby research laboratories and industrial plants. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors in anybiological discipline. |
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| BIO 492 | External Learning Experience | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| Learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework with facilities and resources external to the campus. Contact and arrangements with prospective supervisors by the student. Prior approval by faculty advisor, prospective supervisor, and departmental teaching coordinator. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| BIO 493 | Special Problems in Biological Sciences | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| Learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework with campus facilities and resources. Contact and arrangements with prospective supervisors by the student. Prior approval by faculty advisor, prospective supervisor, and department teaching coordinator. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| BIO 495 | Special Topics in Biology | 1-6 F,S,Sum |
| Individualized study, under faculty supervision, of biological topics, and developmental course on a trial basis. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| BIO 510 | Advanced Biology for Secondary Teachers | 6(4-6-0) Sum |
| Preq: Two years of college biology |
| Comprehensive review of important principles and concepts of biology for secondary teachers preparing to teach advanced placement biology. Emphasis on contemporary topics in biology; extensive laboratory and field work. |
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