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Non-Majors/Specialty Courses:
Life Science I / Life Science Lab I / Life Science II / Life Science Lab II / Integrated Biology / Principles of Cell Chemistry / Special Topics


Majors Courses:
Biology I / Biology II / Biotechnology I / Biotechnology II / Botany / Environmental Science / Environmental Science Lab / Genetics / Human Anatomy and Physiology I / Human Anatomy and Physiology II / Human Physiology / Microbiology / Vertebrate Anatomy / Zoology



BIOL 1108*: Life Science Lab I (lab for non-science majors)
Laboratory experience in ecology and plant and animal interactions. Suggest
that this lab be taken during the same semester as BIOL 1308. (1 sem hr; 2 lab)
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BIOL 1109*: Life Science Lab II (lab for non-science majors)
Laboratory experiments in the basic processes of life using plant and
animal models. Suggest that this lab be taken during the same semester
as as BIOL 1309. (1 sem hr; 2 lab)
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BIOL 1308*: Life Science I (for non-science majors)
A hands-on, collaborative, and interactive survey of major topics in
biology with emphasis on plants and animals and their interactions with
the world around them. (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
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BIOL 1309*: Life Science II (for non-science majors)
Additional hands-on, collaborative, and interactive survey of major
topics in biology with emphasis on plant and animal structure and function.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
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BIOL 1406*: Biology I
Prerequisite: High school biology or CHEM 0201.
Fundamentals of
molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and evolutionary theory.
(4 hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab) (BIOL3114)#

 
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BIOL 1407*: Biology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 1406
Fundamentals of biology of organisms,
population biology, and biological diversity. (4 hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
(BIOL 3124)#
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BIOL 1411*: Botany
A survey of biological concepts and principles. Incorporating molecular,
cellular, genetic, morphological and physiological approaches, applied
to the Prokaryotae, Protista, Fungi, and Plantae kingdoms. Meets liberal
arts and natural science requirements. (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab) (BIOL 3114)#
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BIOL 1413*: Zoology
A study of protozoan protista and animal kingdom through vertebrates.
Application of the biological principles and concepts of cellular,
developmental, ecological, genetic, and molecular biology to the morphological
and physiological relations of organisms. Meets liberal arts and natural
sciences requirements. (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab) (BIOL 3124)#
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BIOL 1471: Biotechnology I
Basic concepts and procedures of biotechnology (the use of biological
entities in engineering, agriculture, medicine, etc) and bacteriology,
including DNA and protein manipulations. (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)
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BIOL 1472: Biotechnology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 1471.
Continuation of Biotechnology techniques including recombinant DNA procedures.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)
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BIOL 2106*: Environmental Science Lab
Prerequisite BIOL 2306 or concurrent
Laboratory exercises in environmental problems. (1 sem hr; 2 lab)
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BIOL 2189*/2289*/2389*: Special Topics in Biology
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Integrates on- campus study with practical, hands-on experience in the
biological sciences. The individual student will set specific goals and
objectives in the study of living organisms and their systems.
(1 sem hr; 10 hrs work/week - 2 sem hrs; 20 hrs work/week - 3 sem hr;
30 hrs work/week)
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BIOL 2306*: Environmental Science
The relationship of man and his environment and their interdependence,
including environmental perception, ecological relationships, pollution,
water supply, urbanization and related topics. (3 sem hrs; 3 lec) (BIOL 3013)#

On-line course syllabus

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BIOL 2316*: Genetics
Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 and MATH 1314.
Basic principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics. (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
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BIOL 2374: Integrated Biology
Prerequisite: CHEM 1371 (May be taken concurrently).
Preparation for elementary and middle school teachers of science: to
supplement science knowledge and increase confidence levels of science
instruction. Hands-on activities, and survey of topics in biology, which
will include structure and systems, energy transformations, change over
time, interactions and scientific world view. (3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
(Biol 4033)#
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BIOL 2401*: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Prerequisite: Test scores indicating college-level reading skill.
(TASP or state-approved alternative test.)
Recommended: CHEM 0201.
A detailed study of the human organism according to levels of chemical and
structural organization with special reference to cytology, histology,and
organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and digestive systems and
fluid and electrolyte balance. (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab) (BIOL 3424)#

 
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BIOL 2402*: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisite: Test scores indicating college-level reading skill.
(TASP or state-approved alternative test.)
Recommended: CHEM 0201.
A detailed study of the human organism according to levels of chemical and
structural organization with special reference to cytology, histology, and
organs of the nervous system, sense organs, endocrine, cardiovascular,
respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems, and genetics.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab) (BIOL 3434)#



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BIOL 2404*: Human Physiology
Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 and 1407, or consent of academic advisor.
Study of the functions, structure and interactions of the organ systems of
the human body. (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab) (BIOL 4124)#
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BIOL 2421*: Microbiology
Prerequisite: Test scores indicating college-level reading skill.
(TASP or state-approved alternative test.)
Recommended: CHEM 0201.
Study of microorganisms and the manner in which they affect health;
characteristics, growth requirements, methods of transfer, and reactions
of the body toward invading organisms; principles underlying immunity;
food, water, industrial, and ecological microbiology. (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
(BIOL 3214)#
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BIOL 2428*: Vertebrate Anatomy
Prerequisites: BIOL 1406, 1407
Comparative study of the chordate animals with emphasis on the structure
and development of representative vertebrate animals and on the evolution
of the vertebrate classes. (4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab) (BIOL 4114)#
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CHEM 0201: Principles of Cell Chemistry
An introduction to cells and their chemistry. This course is recommended
for biology students lacking a foundation in chemistry.
(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)
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