Course Descriptions

BIO 104 Biological Foundations (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Presentation of unifying concepts in cellular and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, behavior, evolution, and systematics. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. (special fee)

BIO 112 Botany (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Plant forms: correlating structure, function, and environment. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: C or better in BIO 104 lecture. (special fee)

BIO 216 Zoology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Survey of the major animal phyla, including discussion of the anatomy, physiology, embryology, evolution, and heredity of the major groups. Major emphasis on invertebrate phyla. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: C or better in BIO 104 lecture. (special fee)

BIO 220 Introductory Human Anatomy (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Gross human anatomy with laboratory, including dissection of the mink. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. (special fee)

BIO 225 Comparative Anatomy (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Gross comparative vertebrate anatomy with laboratory, including dissection of five representative vertebrates. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Biology 216 or equivalent. (special fee)

BIO 230 Human Anatomy for Majors (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Gross anatomy with laboratory, including dissection of the mink. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory weekly. (special fee)

BIO 240 Introduction to Human Physiology (Lecture 4, Lab 1)
Survey of the functions of the organ systems in the human body. 4 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite or corequisite: C or better in Bio 220 or 230 lecture. (special fee)

BIO 253 Introductory Microbiology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Characteristics, physiology, pathogenicity of bacteria and viruses, with emphasis on organisms important in human disease; methods of cultivation, identification, and control of microorganisms. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. (special fee)

BIO 260 Biodiversity of Ecosystems (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
An introductory course in ecological biodiversity which points students toward an educated approach to the environmental questions which confront us as we enter the twenty-first century. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Biology 104 or permission of instructor.

BIO 300 Special Topics (3)
Content to be determined by the School as requested by faculty and/or students to fill specified needs or interests. Prerequisite: Sophomore level or above or approval of instructor. Credits do not count toward Biology major. Section numbers beginning with “M” are for majors only. Some sections also have an optional 1 credit lab.

BIO 303 Human Genetics (3)
The major goal is to acquire an understanding of the relationship between genes and phenotypes. Emphasis will be placed on familiarizing the student with the molecular nature of the hereditary material, gene function, and gene inheritance. In addition, the student will be introduced to recombinant DNA technology and learn how these techniques are utilized in human genetics.

BIO 305 Introduction to Oceanography (3)
Review of major physical and chemical variables in the marine environment. 3 hours lecture weekly. Prerequisites: Chemistry 111-112. Recommended: 4 s.h. of physics (Physics 151 or 201, 202)

BIO 310 Marine Biology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Common marine organisms of the littoral seas, coral reef, and open ocean; interrelationships and problems of adaptation and survival. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly; field trips by announcement. Prerequisite: Biology 104 or 216. (special fee)

BIO 312 Ecology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Plants and animals in relation to their environments; population, communities, eco-systems, and behavioral patterns, utilizing many of the natural areas provided, such as coral reefs, hammocks, everglades. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory including field work and research projects. Prerequisite: Biology 112 and 216, or equivalent. (special fee)

BIO 325 Microbiology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Bacterial and viral classification, structure, physiology, genetics, pathogenicity and immunology; methods of cultivation, identification, and control of microorganisms. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Biology 104 or equivalent; Chemistry 152 or 343. (special fee) (MLS/Histotechnology students take lecture only.)

BIO 330 Cell Biology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Biological processes in procaryotic and eucaryotic cells, with emphasis on the correlation between structure and function on the molecular level. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Biology 104 or equivalent; Pre- or Co-requisite: Chemistry 152 or 343. (Special fee) (MLS/Histotechnology students take lecture only; advisor approval required.)

BIO 334 Human Physiology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Comprehensive study of the functioning of the major organ systems of the human. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Biology 220 or 225 or 230, 330; Chemistry 343. (special fee)

BIO 335 Comparative Physiology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Comparative study of homeostatic mechanisms in animals with special emphasis on vertebrates. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Biology 225; Chemistry 343. (special fee)

BIO 340 Aquatic Botany (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
An examination of pelagic marine and shelf metaphyta, brackish estuary, and freshwater plants, with emphasis on the life cycle, identification and structure of algae. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Biology 112. (special fee)

BIO 341 Genetics (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Principles of heredity, from classical breeding experiments to current molecular and recombinant DNA techniques; emphasis on inheritance in virus, bacteria, Drosophila and humans. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Biology 104 or equivalent; Biology 253 or 325; Chemistry 152 or 343 or permission of instructor. (special fee) (MLS/Histotechnology students take lecture only.)

BIO 346 Parasitology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Morphology, taxonomy, identification, life history, host-parasite relationship, and control of protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Biology 104 or equivalent. (special fee) (MLS/Histotechnology students take lecture only.)

BIO 352 Biochemistry (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Molecular structure in the cell, biological oxidations, selected biosynthetic pathways, molecular genetics. Same as Chemistry 352.

BIO 360 Dynamics of Restoration Ecology (3)
The efficient utilization and development of resources for preserving and restoring the delicate homeodynamics of aquatic, soil, plant, forest, and wildlife habitats. Saturday field trips may be required. Prerequisite: BIO 260, or BIO 312.

BIO 400 Marine Physiology (2)
A study of the effects of exposure to increased pressure and other factors on the functioning of the various organ-systems. Prerequisites: Biology 225 or 230 or 240.

BIO 401/501 Biostatistics (3)
Concepts, principles, methods of descriptive and inferential statistics, and statistical quality control are applied to Biological and Biomedical health issues. Prerequisite: Algebra. Same as BIO 501/BMS 501.

BIO 404 Epidemiology (3)
Introduction to the study of the distribution, determinants, and measurement of health and disease in populations, including study methods and their application to specific diseases and conditions, with emphasis on data-base search techniques and statistical inference. Pre-requisites: BIO 104, MAT 109.

BIO 427, 428 Biochemistry I, II (3), (3)
Introduction to the fundamental aspects of biochemistry. It emphasizes the relationship between structure and function of the major classes of macromolecules in living systems. Metabolic interrelationships and control mechanisms are discussed as well as the biochemical basis of human disease. Same as BMS-PDY 427, 428.

BIO 435 Fisheries Biology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Ecology, dispersal and modes of life of fishes; adaptations by larvae and adults to their environment; economic aspects of fisheries. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: Biology 216. (special fee)

BIO 440 Evolution (3)
Evidence for and the principles involved in the evolution of plants and animals, including man. Prerequisites: Biology 112 and 216 or equivalent; BIO 220 or 225 or 230.

BIO 450 Histology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Microscopic study of animal tissues, with the relationship between structure and function stressed. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Biology 104; Biology 220 or 225 or 230. (special fee)

BIO 451 Embryology (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Vertebrate embryology, including gametogenesis, fertilization, the formation of the germ layers, and organ systems. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Biology 104 or equivalent, Biology 220 or 225 or 230. (special fee)

BIO 454 Virology (3)
A broad investigation of viruses. Topics of discussion include the physical and chemical nature of viruses, methods of cultivation and assay, modes of replication, characteristics of major viral groups, and the mechanisms of viral disease. Emphasis on viral genetics and culture mechanisms. Prerequisites: Biology 104, Biology 253; Chemistry 111, 112.

BIO 455 Immunology (3)
Major topics considered in this course are antibody formation, antigen-antibody interactions, biological effects of immunologic reactions, immunological specificity of normal diseased cells and tissues. Same as BIO-BMS 455/555.

BIO 460 Restoration Models: Everglades (3)
Recognizing the multitude of problems that years of abuse have created in ecosystems, and the various proposed solutions that are necessary for the effective restoration of ecosystems using the Everglades as a model. Prerequisite: BIO 260 or BIO 312.

BIO 475 Seminar (3)
Presentation of reports, discussions, lectures, and papers on selected topic(s) in biology.