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 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 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 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 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 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 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 420 Marine Field Study (15-30)
An opportunity for the student to work in the marine field for both individual and group projects. Prerequisite: 16 s.h. Biology course work. (Cost variable.) (Dean's permission required.)

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

CHE 111, 112 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis (3) (3)
Chemical principles and descriptive inorganic chemistry for students majoring in science and mathematics. Prerequisite for CHE 111: CHE 110 or high school chemistry and mathematics placement in MAT 100C or higher; Corequisite: 111L. Prerequisite for CHE 112: grade of C or better in CHE 111 and CHE 111L and mathematics placement in MAT 109 or higher; Corequisite CHE 112L. (Fall 111, Spring 111 & 112, Summer 112)

CHE 111L, 112L General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis Laboratory (1) (1)
Three hour laboratory to be taken concurrently with CHE 111, 112. (Special fee)

CHE 343 Organic Chemistry (3) (3)
Chemistry of carbon compounds, their structure, reactivity, and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite for CHE 343: CHE 112, 112L; Corequisite: CHE 343L.

CHE 343LOrganic Chemistry Laboratory (1) (1)
Three hour laboratory to be taken concurrently with CHE 343, 344. (Special fee)

CHE 321 Quantitative Analysis (4)
Theory and practice of analysis, including volumetric, colorimetric, gravimetric and electrochemical procedures. 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in Chemistry 112. (Special fee) (Fall)

MAT 211 Calculus I (4)
Limits of functions and approximation; differentiation and integration of elementary functions; maxima and minima applications. Prerequisite: MAT 110 with a grade of C or above, or appropriate math SAT or ACT score.

PHY 151, 151L Introductory Physics (3) (1)
Basic concepts of physics, for students desiring a one-semester course with laboratory. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. PHY 151 and PHY 151L must be taken concurrently. (Special fee) (Fall, Spring)

PHY 201, 201L, 202, 202L General College Physics (3) (1) (3) (1)
Mechanics, heat, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT 110 or equivalent, and satisfactory score on PHY assessment test (can be taken as much as 1 year before taking course); recommended: MAT 211. PHY 201 and 201L must be taken concurrently, also PHY 202 and 202L. Prerequisite for PHY 202: grade of C or better in PHY 201, 201L. (Special fee) (PHY 201, Fall; PHY 202, Spring)