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 230 Human Anatomy for Sports Medicine/Exercise Science Majors (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Gross anatomy with laboratory, including dissection of the mink. 3 hours lecture, 2 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 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 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 352 Biochemistry (Lecture 3, Lab 1)
Molecular structure in the cell, biological oxidations, selected biosynthetic pathways, molecular genetics. Same as Chemistry 352.

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, 344 Organic Chemistry (3) (3)
Chemistry of carbon compounds, their structure, reactivity, and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite for CHE 343: CHE 112, 112L; Corequisite: CHE 343L. Prerequisite for CHE 344: grade of C or better in CHE 343, 343L; Corequisite: CHE 344L. (CHE 343, Fall, Summer; CHE 344, Spring, Summer)

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

ENG 111 First Year Composition and Literature (3)
Writing of short papers based on readings. A minimum grade of C is required to earn credit and to satisfy graduation requirements. Fulfills the Gordon Rule. Can only be taken for a letter grade.

ENG 112 Techniques of Research (3)
Writing the research paper based on readings.
Optional for all Schools EXCEPT Arts and Sciences. Fulfills the Gordon Rule. Prerequisite: ENG 111 with C or better.

MAT 109 Precalculus Mathematics I (3)
Functions and their graphs; polynomial, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, roots of algebraic equations, systems of linear equations, nonlinear equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra, geometry and MAT 095 or appropriate math SAT or ACT score.

MAT 110 Precalculus Mathematics II (3)
Trigonometric functions of angles and of real numbers, trigonometric identities and equations, conic sections. Prerequisite: MAT 109 with a grade of C or above, or appropriate math SAT or ACT score.

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 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)