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  • BIO 3124: Field Botany

    4.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    A survey of photosynthetic organisms with emphasis on those native to Kentucky. Material to be covered includes taxonomy, nomenclature, life cycles, identification of plant parts and plant species, methods of collection and documentation, and ecological associations. Lecture, laboratory, and field study. Prerequisite: BIO 1044. IV
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  • BIO 3144: Ecology

    4.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    The study of how organisms interact with their environment and how this affects their distribution and abundance. Both applied and theoretical aspects of ecology will be investigated at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem level. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips. Prerequisite: BIO 1044 and MATH 1304. IV
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  • BIO 3164: Ornithology

    4.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    Investigates the evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation of birds. Field study will emphasize the development of skills for identification of North American bird species. Lecture, laboratory, field trips, and travel. Prerequisite: BIO 1044. IV
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  • BIO 3204: Animal Behavior

    4.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    Investigates the evolution of behavior in a variety of different animal species. Topics covered include behavioral genetics, learning, communication, fighting and territoriality, foraging, mating systems, parental care, altruism and kin selection, and sociality. A significant portion of the grade in this class derives from independent research projects that students individually design, conduct, analyze, and write up. Prerequisite: BIO 2024. IV
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  • BIO 3224: Neurobiology

    4.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    An introductory consideration of the structure and function of the nervous system. An emphasis will be placed on neuronal physiology and nervous system development. The course will take an experimental approach, showing how current research is affecting our understanding of nervous system function. Laboratories will demonstrate applications of simple biochemical and physical measurement techniques to the study of the nervous system. Lecture and laboratory. CR/NC grading option with permission of instructor. CR/NC grading cannot be used toward the major or minor pattern requirements. Prerequisite: BIO 2304. IV
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  • BIO 3314: Evolution

    4.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    Examines the social and scientific history of the theory of evolution from pre-Darwin ideas to the current ideas developed from molecular and developmental biology. Examines how basic elements of the evolutionary processes (e.g., mutation, drift, and selection) can create large scale evolutionary patterns (e.g., adaptations, convergence, symbiosis, and the emergence of diversity). Format: lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: BIO 1044, 2024, 2304. IV
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  • BIO 4002: Supervised Laboratory Teaching in Biology

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    A practical internship on how to run a biology lab. Under close supervision of the biology instructor, the student plans, prepares, instructs, and grades a BIO 1164 laboratory section. (Other biology courses are available to qualified students.) Students must have successfully completed the course they teach. Course is open only to juniors and seniors; limited spaces are available. Required of all teaching biology majors; recommended for biology majors preparing for graduate school. (1/2 course unit.) Course may be repeated teaching a different biology lab course. Standard or CR/NC grading. Prerequisites: 5 course units in biology or permission of instructor.
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  • BIO 4034: Molecular Genetics

    4.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    An advanced genetics course investigating the biochemical nature of genes and the mechanisms of gene regulation. A significant laboratory component will introduce students to modern techniques in molecular genetics. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 2024 and 2304. IV
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  • BIO 4114: Immunology

    4.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    Immunology is a study of the molecular, genetic, structural, and cellular components of the immune system. Basic principles of immunology also will be applied to allergy, autoimmunity, AIDS, transplantation, control of infectious diseases and cancer. Lab will involve independent investigations. Laboratory work will include experiments with animals, cells, and immunochemistry/serology. Prerequisite: BIO 1044, 2304, and 2024. IV
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  • BIO 4212: Independent Study

    2.00 Credits
    Transylvania University

    A study of the tools and techniques of research, of the use of the library for literature review, and of planning and execution of a research project, with a written report. (1/2 course unit.) May be repeated for a total of 2 units of credit between 4212 and 4214. CR/NC grading. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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