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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
A study of our relationships with the natural world. Fundamental concepts of ecology, awareness of environmental issues, and the need for a sustainable Biosphere will be emphasized. Four or six hours credit (as scheduled). Three lecture and two to three and one-half laboratory hours. Satisfies the laboratory science requirement and is recommended for the student who seeks a single semester course
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3.00 Credits
Diversity of algae, bacteria, fungi, and plants will be explored. Structure, function, reproductive cycles, economic/ecological importance, and evolution will be stressed. Pertinent methods will be stressed in labs. Four hours credit. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Fall. Prerequisite: BIO 130.
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3.00 Credits
The animal kingdom will be surveyed and each phylum explored. Anatomy, physiology, reproductive processes, distribution, economic and ecological importance, evolution and behavior will be stressed. Pertinent methods will be stressed in specified labs. Four hours credit. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Spring. Prerequisite: BIO 130.
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3.00 Credits
The ecological and evolutionary dynamics of populations, including major ecosystem processes and macroevolutionary trends, will be explored. Pertinent methods will be used, including the application of statistical analysis. Four hours credit. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Spring. Prerequisites: BIO 130, 211, and 212, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Variable credit. May be repeated.
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3.00 Credits
A study of research methods in biological sciences. Attention is given to finding and reviewing the literature. Definition of scientific questions, the logical design of appropriate methods for testing hypotheses, statistical treatment of data, the interpretation of data, and preparation of acceptable reports are emphasized. Three hours credit. Three lecture hours. Prerequisites: BIO 130, 211, 212, and 213 (concurrent), or permission of the department chair.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the cell: its origins, submicroscopic structure, and functions within the context of evolution and the physical laws of nature. Four hours credit. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Fall. Prerequisite: BIO 213 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the evolution of structure and function in the systems of Amphioxus and representative vertebrates. Four hours credit. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: BIO 213 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of cells and how they are related in tissues and organs, with laboratory work including the preparation of some tissues for microscopic examination. Four hours credit. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: BIO 213 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the principles of heredity, the nature and method of action of genes. Four hours credit. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Spring. Prerequisite: BIO 213 or permission of the instructor.
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