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 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.)

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)

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 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 122; 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 475 Seminar (3)
Presentation of reports, discussions, lectures, and papers on selected topic(s) in biology.