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Biology Core Course Descriptions

200a-3 Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics and Evolution

Basic concepts and principles of biology: chemistry of life; cell structure and function; energetics and biosynthesis; genetics and molecular biology; and evolution. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 200, 201 or oncurrent enrollment.

200b-3 Organismal and Ecological Biology.

Basic concepts and principles of biology: organismal diversity (plants, animals and microorganisms); plant form and function; animal form and function, and ecology. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 200, 201 or concurrent enrollment.

202-2 Human Genetics and Human Health.

Human Genetics and Human Health acquaints the student with the role played by genetic information in human development and disease. Discussion topics will include genetics and human diversity, the interaction of genetic information and the environment, the concepts of genetic disease, the mechanisms and ethics of gene therapy and the possibilities of manipulating the genetic material.

210-2 to 6 Biology Field Studies

A trip of from two to six weeks to acquaint students with organisms in various environments or with methods of field study, collection, and preservation. Students will incur costs for food, lodging, and transportation. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

305-3 Genetics-Classical and Molecular

Principles of genetics including Mendelism; chromosome behavior; genetic mapping; mutation and allelism; replication, transcription and translation; gene function and regulation; polygenic systems; population genetics and evolution; and genetic applications. Prerequisite: 200a,b and Chemistry 200, 201.

306-3 Cell Biology

The basic functions of the cell are considered. The biochemical basis and mechanisms of the cellular processes, the functions of the subcellular structures, and their ramifications will be explored in the context of plant and animal cells. Prerequisite: 200a,b and Chemistry 200, 201.

307-3 Principles of Ecology

Broad principles of ecology on the organismic, the population, the community and the ecosystem level. Includes environmental factors, adaptations, energy and material balance, succession, and human ecology. Prerequisite: 200a,b and Chemistry 200, 201.

308-3 Organismic Functional Biology

Fundamental principles and biological examples of basic phenomena characteristic of organisms, including transport, integration, and reproductive systems. Detailed attention will be given to various organ systems with an emphasis on function. Prerequisite: 200- a,b and Chemistry 200, 201.

309-3 Developmental Biology

Basic principles and processes of embryonic development including contemporary research on molecular, cellular and genetic mechanisms of differentiation and morphogenesis; selected invertebrate and vertebrate animals and plants will be considered. Prerequisite: 200a,b and Chemistry 200, 201.

315-2 History of Biology

The interrelationships between the development of biological knowledge and the history of the human races.