Biology

Elementary principles of biology: cell composition, basic genetics, life processes of living organisms, ecological relationships among organisms. Includes plants and animals. Prerequisites: ACT reading score of at least 18 or ACT English score of at least 18 (SAT verbal or writing score of at least 470). If ACT/SAT scores do not satisfy prerequisites then students must successfully complete (C- or better) ENGL 099 before enrolling. Corequisite: BIOL 100L lab, 1 credit hour. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Fall and Spring.

The first part of a two-course sequence covering topics of biological chemistry, biomolecule structure and function, cell organelles, metabolism, Mendelian and molecular genetics. Prerequisites: ACT reading score of 23 (or analogous SAT verbal score), placement in ENG 101 or higher, OR successful completion of BIOL 100. Corequisite: BIOL 111L lab, 1 credit hour. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum Requirement. Fall and Spring

The second part of a two-course sequence covering principles of taxonomy and classification, evolution, comparative survey of major phyla, general anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and ecology. Prerequisites: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 111 with lab. Corequisite: BIOL 112L lab, 1 credit hour. When taken in sequence with BIOL 111, BIOL 111-112 meet a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Fall and Spring.

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence of courses addressing the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis. Emphasis will be given to aspects relevant to medical science. The first semester (BIOL 261) will focus on the anatomy and physiology of human cells, tissues and systems including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. In the laboratory, students will examine human anatomy through histological and skeletal preparations, as well as through dissection of mammals. Physiological lab experiments and/or computer simulation exercises will also be conducted. Corequisite: BIOL 261L lab, 1 credit hour. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Fall.

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence of courses continuing the study of the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis. Emphasis will be given to aspects relevant to medical science. The second semester will focus on the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, as well as the concepts of development, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance. In the laboratory, students will examine human anatomy through histological and skeletal preparations, as well as through dissection of typical mammals. Physiological lab experiments and/or computer simulation exercises will also be conducted. Prerequisite: successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 261 and BIOL 261L Lab. Corequisite: BIOL 262L lab, 1 credit hour. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Spring