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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester. 3 semester hours. History of the theory of evolution, including the modern synthetic theory of evolution, population genetics, hominoid evolution from the Miocene hominids to Homo sapiens, primate ethnology, and sociobiology.
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4.00 Credits
Spring semester. 4 semester hours. This course focuses on the biology of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, yeasts, protozoa, and fungi. An investigation of the structure, metabolism, and reproduction of microorganisms lays the groundwork for health-oriented microbial topics including epidemiology, immunology, immunity, antimicrobials, and major microbial diseases. In the laboratory, students learn techniques for the isolation, detection, identification, and characterization of bacteria within various types of samples. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites are BIO111 and CHM101.
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester, even years. 3 semester hours. Designed for students pursuing studies in ecology, biodiversity, and environmental science. This class introduces students to the basic concepts of animal regulation. Feedback and homeostasis are foundational concepts in biology. An introductory biology and introductory chemistry class are highly recommended.
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4.00 Credits
Fall semester, odd years. 4 semester hours. This course provides a detailed overview of the species diversity, natural history, and evolution of vertebrates. These concepts are highlighted through comparisons within and between vertebrate groups. Special emphasis is placed on evolutionary relationships to track key innovations in morphology, physiology, and ecology that have contributed to vertebrate diversification. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: BIO306.
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester. 3 semester hours. A broad but detailed discussion of the genetic, ontogenetic, and morphologic changes inherent in populations. Topics include population genetics, molecular evolution, natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, speciation, phylogenetics, and coevolution. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO203 and MAT110 or above.
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4.00 Credits
Spring semester, odd years. 4 semester hours. This course provides a detailed exploration of plant anatomy and physiology. Microscope study allows for detailed observation of roots, stems and leaves and their component tissues. Examination of flowers, fruits, and seeds provides the details of pollination, fertilization, dispersal and germination. During the laboratory, students explore topics such as plant physiological responses to hormones and nutrients, characteristics and mechanisms of genetic inheritance, and ecological aspects of plant competition. The course emphasizes the relationship between plant form and function. Prerequisites: BIO111, BIO112, and CHM101.
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4.00 Credits
On demand. 4 semester hours. A lecture and field/laboratory course detailing anatomy and physiology, ecology, evolution, and identification of birds. Topics include morphology, flight, foraging, migration, mating systems, and bird conservation. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: BIO112.
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4.00 Credits
Fall semester. 4 semester hours. A course requiring students to incorporate concepts from physics, chemistry, and biology to understand the interface between human structure and function and the regulatory mechanisms in play. Topics include tissue types, skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and reproductive anatomy and physiology. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Human cadavers are used in the laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO111 and CHM101 required. CHM301 and PHS102 or PHS 202 highly recommended.
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4.00 Credits
Spring semester. 4 semester hours. In this continuation of BIO321, topics include digestive, cardiovascular, renal, urinary acid-base balance, endocrine, and immune system anatomy and physiology. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Human cadavers are used in the laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO321.
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4.00 Credits
Fall semester, even years. 4 semester hours. This course provides a broad overview of the development, expression, and control of behavior. This course provides a foundation for understanding animal ecology, revealing evolutionary relationships, and managing fish and wildlife populations. Topics include communication, predation, foraging, mating, parental care, and sociality. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: BIO306.
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