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 235 Introduction to Biotechnology Workshop (4)
The biotechnology workshop is designed to give students extensive "hands-on" experience with modern laboratory techniques. Students will also learn how to use computers and how to analyze data and find information on current biotechnology research. Prerequisite: Biology 104. (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 256 Tissue Culture Techniques (Lab 3)
Preparation of eukaryotic cell and tissue cultures with emphasis on sterile technique, differential cell culturing and methodology for the use of cell cultures in research laboratories. 6 hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Biology 122, Biology 235; Chemistry 343. (special fee)

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 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 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 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 471 Biotechnology Internship (9-12)
An opportunity to learn experimental techniques by working in a company laboratory or a professional industrial environment. CR/NCR. Prerequisites: Biology 454, senior status (90+ semester hours).

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