BIO 101 General Biology: Core Concepts -
Students intending to major in the health sciences learn scientific method, basic chemistry (for the understanding of biologic concepts), structure and function of basic cells and tissues, mitosis and meiosis, genetics, and the basic principles of evolution. The laboratory component covers basic techniques in observation, analysis, and interpretation of data relating to the topics discussed in lecture. The lab activities are investigative in nature with the students devising hypotheses, predictions, and identifying independent and dependent variables. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English, MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 104 Introduction to Plant Biology -
This course introduces the formal concepts of the science of botany as well as the impact that plants have on humans and earth. Topics include plant structure, plant growth, diversity of plants, life cycles and natural history, major plant environments of the world, and the economic influence that plants have on our species. Students gain enhanced appreciation of the importance of plants in our lives and present the fundamental concepts used in the study of plants. In the laboratory component, students learn basic scientific investigation of the plant world. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English, MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 105 Principles of Ecology -
This course examines the fundamental concepts of ecology. Topics include ecosystem formation within the context of habitat, population, community, biodiversity, evolution, sustainability and global change. The laboratory component focuses on the collection and interpretation of data based on computer simulations of renowned ecological field studies. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 106 Biology I: Introduction to Organismal Diversity -
This course examines the principles of organismal biology. Topics include evolution, comparative anatomy and physiology, diversity of biological organisms, phylogeny, and interactions at different levels of biological hierarchy. The laboratory component focuses on observing, sketching and dissecting specimens, designing experiments, as well as acquiring and interpreting data. The course is designed for students majoring in the sciences. Credits: 4 Corequisites: ENG 101 Semester Offered: F/S

BIO 107 Biology II: Introduction to Cells and Molecules -
This course examines principles of molecular, cellular and physiological levels of living organisms. Topics include structure and function of biomolecules and cells, cellular energetics, heredity, gene expression, and evolution. The laboratory component focuses on scientific methodology, acquiring and interpreting data, and experimental design. This course is designed for students majoring in science and engineering. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: CHM 105 or CHM 123, ENG 101 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 111 Anatomy & Physiology I -
This course examines the organization of the human body at the tissue, organ, and system level. Students study the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems with emphasis on concepts of homeostasis, the complementary nature of structure and function, and the interrelationships of systems. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 107 or High School Advanced Placement Biology or PNP 240 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: ENG 101 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 112 Anatomy & Physiology II -
Students study the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The course emphasizes the roles that systems play in immunity and in fluid, electrolyte, and pH balance. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 111 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 113 The Biology of Stress -
This course introduces the structure and function of the human body and its response to stress. Students will learn the evolutionary benefits of stress, as well as how a persistent stress response can result in chronic diseases, such as diabetes and coronary artery disease. Students will also investigate the biological mechanisms underlying stress reduction strategies, such as proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of organ systems, homeostasis, the stress response, disease states, evolution, and genetics. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English Semester Offered: F

BIO 231 General Microbiology -
This course explores the morphology, growth, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Topics include microbial growth and control, genetic transmission and expression, microbial pathogenicity, infectious disease transmission, immunology, and the role of microbes in biotechnology. Students also focus on microscopy, aseptic transfer, and safe cultivation of microorganisms with an additional emphasis on documentation, data analysis, and experimental design. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 107 Semester Offered: F/S

BIO 232 Medical Microbiology -
This course examines the structure, growth, and control of medically significant bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths. Students learn about the transmission, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of disease. The course includes host defense mechanisms and types of immunity. Students also focus on the cultivation, isolation, identification, and control of bacteria. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 112 or CHM 105 or CHM 123 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 241 Nutrition -
This course covers the nutrients including proteins, minerals, and vitamins; their sources; their digestion, absorption, and cellular function. Students also examine nutrition in pregnancy and lactation; nutrition of the elderly; obesity; fad diets; and food preservation. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 111 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

BIO 259 Cell Biology -
This course focuses on the structure and function of cells. Topics include organelles, membrane structure and function, protein structure, function and trafficking, metabolism, signal transduction, cytoskeletal dynamics and regulation of growth as well as data collection, analysis, and documentation methods. Students learn laboratory instrumentation, microscopy, cellular techniques, and protein analysis methods employed in biomedical research and the biotechnology industry. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 107 Semester Offered: F/S

BIO 260 Molecular Biology -
This course focuses on the principles of molecular biology and associated laboratory techniques. Topics include the structure and function of nucleic acids including replication, protein synthesis and sorting, and gene regulation. Students learn data collection, analysis, and documentation. The laboratory component focuses on recombinant DNA and its manipulation. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 107 Semester Offered: S

BIO 262 Principles of Genetics -
This course covers the principles of classical, molecular and population genetics in both model organisms and humans. Students explore inheritance, gene expression, population genetics and evolution, and genetic mutation and repair. The material emphasizes experimental evidence for genetic principles along with application of these principles to solve problems. Students perform investigative laboratory exercises in genetic mapping, recombinant DNA techniques, gene regulation, and bioinformatics. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 106, BIO 107, MAT 122 Semester Offered: F/S

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