50:990:253-254 Anatomy and Physiology (4,4) A two-term study of the form and vital functions of the human body in its healthy state. Examines chemical and biological processes that maintain homeostasis at all levels of complexity from molecules to organ systems. Required laboratory includes physiological experimentation, gross anatomy, dissection, microscopy, and computer simulations. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: (for 253) 50:120:101, 50:160:107,108. Prerequisites: (for 254) 50:990:253, 50:120:101, 50:160:107,108. Designed primarily for prenursing students; will not satisfy biology or biomedical technology requirements.

50:990:301 Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (3) A comparative anatomical and physiological study of representative chordates with emphasis on nonhuman vertebrates. Lec. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: 50:990:302.

50:990:302 Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Laboratory (1) A comparative study of the structures of representative chordates. Lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: 50:990:301.

50:990:304 Vertebrate Embryology (4) Introductory course that emphasizes cellular and molecular aspects of development. Both vertebrates and invertebrates considered. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 and one term of organic chemistry or permission of instructor.

50:990:306 Invertebrate Zoology (3) A guided tour of protists and animals without backbones comprising 95 percent of the animal kingdom. Emphasis placed on evolutionary and ecological relationships that make an understanding and appreciation of this diverse group of animals possible. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor.

50:990:307 Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (1) Laboratory exercises designed to introduce students to the 95 percent of all animals without a backbone. Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite: 50:990:306.

50:990:311 Animal Histology (4) Covers the basic structure and function of animal tissues and the organs derived from them. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: 50:990:312.

50:990:331 Animal Behavior (3) Focuses on the neural, hormonal, and genetic mechanisms and evolution of behaviors involved with species survival, including issues of foraging, defense, mating, and societies. Lec. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 or permission of instructor.

50:990:357 Pathophysiology (3) An introduction to the physiological basis of disease in humans. Topics covered include inflammation, wound healing, immune responses, neoplasia, and metabolic disorders. Prerequisites: 50:990:253-254 or permission of instructor. Designed primarily for students in the nursing program; will not satisfy the biology major elective requirement.