50:120:101,102General Biology (R) (4,4) Principles of biology, including the cellular basis of life; genetics; evolution; and the morphology, physiology, and development of plants and animals, including man. Required laboratory includes techniques such as microscopy, dissection, physiological experimentation, and use of the scientific method. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. 50:120:101 is prerequisite for 102. |
50:120:103Biology of Cancer (R) (3) Discussion of the basic mechanisms underlying carcinogenesis and its prevention and treatment. Topics include the cellular basis of cancer, regulation of cellular reproduction, cancer as a hereditary disease, induction of cancer, occupational cancer, consumer products and cancer, and prevention and treatment of cancer. Satisfies the college`s natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors. Although open to biology and biomedical technology majors, does not satisfy the biology major elective requirement. |
50:120:105The Facts of Life (R) (3) Introduction (without laboratory) to biological principles. Covers basic concepts involved in understanding the structure, function, and evolution of organisms with an emphasis placed on the application of biological knowledge to problems of man and society. Topics include human nutrition, disease, reproduction and development, genetic engineering, pollution, and conservation. Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the college`s natural science requirement for nonscience majors. Credit will not be given for both this course and for the course sequence 50:120:101,102. |
50:120:106Human Reproduction and Development (R) (3) Topics include the hormonal control of reproduction, infertility, artificial insemination, test-tube babies, sex manipulation, abortion and miscarriage, genetic counseling, and birth defects. Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the college`s natural science requirement for nonscience majors. |
50:120:110Biology of Disease (R) (3) Scientific overview of the major human diseases of current interest. Not normally open to biology or biomedical technology majors. Satisfies the college`s natural science requirement for nonscience majors. |
50:120:127,128Principles of Biology (R) (3,3) Principles; of biology, including the cellular basis of life; genetics; evolution, and the morphology, physiology, and development of plants and animals, including man. Corequisites: 50:120:129,130. |
50:120:129,130Laboratory in Principles of Biology (R) (1,1) Includes techniques such as microscopy, dissection, physiological experimentation, and the use of scientific method. Corequisites: 50:120:127,128. |
50:120:202Understanding Environmental Problems (R) (3) Discussion and analysis of environmental problems facing the human species. Emphasis on physical and biological principles affecting population growth; resource and energy consumption; and the pollution of the air, water, and land. Alternative solutions to environmental problems discussed in terms of conflicting economic and political values. Satisfies the college`s natural science requirement for nonscience majors. Although open to biology majors, does not satisfy the biology major elective requirement. |
50:120:302Computers in Biology (3) Use of the computer in biological investigation, experimentation, and the analysis of data to include sequence searching and analysis, structure determination and display, spreadsheet use, data acquisition, and image analysis. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 50:160:115-116, 50:640: 121 or 130. Recommended: 50:120:305 or 50:760:301. |
50:120:305Molecular Biology (3) Molecular mechanisms involved in the expression of genetic information; the control of macromolecular synthesis; the aggregation of macromolecules into DNA-protein complexes, membranes, chromosomes, and cell organelles; and an introduction to recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 and two terms of organic chemistry. |
50:120:306Molecular Biology Laboratory (1) Introduction to protein purification techniques, gene cloning, and recombinant DNA technology. Lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisites: 50:120:305 and two terms of organic chemistry. This course usually is taken concurrently with 50:120:305. |
50:120:307Genetics (3) Organization, expression, and evolution of hereditary elements in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; principles and mechanisms of inheritance at the classical, molecular, cytological, and population levels; emphasis on molecular genetic analysis. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 and two terms of organic chemistry or permission of instructor. |
50:120:308Genetics Laboratory (1) Applications of genetics principles reviewed through demonstrations, problem solving, and research. Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 50:120:307. |
50:120:310Evolution (3) A study of the principles and mechanisms of organic evolution; the history of evolutional theory, the origin of life, and the role of the genetic systems, variation, and natural selection in species formation; molecular evolution. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102. |
50:120:334Cell Biology (3) Structural analysis and functional correlations of cytoplasmic and nuclear components of plant, animal, and microbial cells; analysis of mitosis and meiosis; analysis of developmental mechanisms at the cellular level. Introduction to techniques and tools of biochemistry, cytology, and tissue culture. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 and two terms of organic chemistry or permission of instructor. |
50:120:335Cell Biology Laboratory (1) Introduction to techniques and tools of biochemistry, cytology, and tissue culture. Lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 50:120:334. |
50:120:344Neurobiology  Introduction to the biology of the nervous system. The first part examines the molecular and cell biology involved with neuronal functions; the second part emphasizes the neuronal systems and interrelationships with organismic behavior. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, 50:120:334, or permission of instructor. |
50:120:351General Ecology (3) A study of the interrelations of organisms and their environments. Principles of growth, regulation, and distribution and structure; energetics of populations and communities explored. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor. Pre- or corequisite: 50:640:121 or 130. |
50:120:353General Ecology Laboratory (1) Field and laboratory exercises illustrating concepts of general ecology. Lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:351. This course is usually taken concurrently with 50:120:351. |
50:120:381Human Genetics (3) Principles of human heredity. Topics include genetic aspects of health and disease, birth defects, metabolic disorders, modes of inheritance, molecular and biochemical analyses, genomics and proteomics. Case studies will be discussed. Prerequisites 50:120:101,102. |
50:120:401Microtechnique and Its Applications (3) Covers topics on the theory and methods of fixation, sectioning, and staining, including techniques in histochemistry. Among others, the following procedures are taught: paraffin, plastic, and frozen sectioning; standard staining methods (e.g., hematoxylin and eosin), as well as special methods for identifying carbohydrates, enzymes, lipids, and other cell tissue components; black and white photomicrography and processing. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 and 50:990:311 or permission of instructor. |
50:120:402-Microtechnique and Its Applications Laboratory (1) Exercises in histologic, histochemical, and related techniques. Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 50:120:401. |
50:120:410Electron Microscopy (2) Use of the transmission electron microscope and ultramicrotome. Preparation of samples and examination of thin sections of tissues, negative stained materials, and replicas of cells. Immunolabeling and cytochemistry of cells. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102. |
50:120:422Ecology of Soil Organisms (4) Explores the basic principles of ecology from the viewpoint of soil organisms. The role of soil organisms is essential to the sustainability of ecosystems. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102. |
50:120:480Recombinant DNA Technology (3)Examination of the recombinant DNA technology and its utility in
specific medical and industrial applications as well as its use in
basic research. Topics include discussion of in vitro
mutagenesis, heterologous and gene expression in a variety of hosts,
disease diagnosis, and gene therapies using genetic engineering, as
well as the ecological/social impacts of recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisite: 50:120:306. |
50:120:491,492Special Problems in Biology (BA,BA) Designed to meet the needs of outstanding students who have demonstrated an aptitude for original work and may wish to undertake special problems. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. No more than 8 credits can be counted toward the biology major (maximum of 4 credits per instructor). |
50:120:494Seminar in Biology (1) Members of the seminar prepare and present reports on current biological topics. The specific topic of each term`s offering announced during registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
50:120:495,496Honors Program in Biology (BA,BA) Open only to biology majors who have completed at least 75 credits of course work with a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average. |