With the exception of 01:119:101-102 General Biology, courses numbered at the 100 level may not be used for major credit in any of the majors within the Division of Life Sciences.
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01:119:098
Foundations for Biological Science (E2)
Selected topics in general biology: introduction to cellular organization, metabolism, genetics, reproduction, and organ systems. Development of analytical reasoning and science-oriented study techniques.
Preparation for college-level general biology.
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01:119:100
Concepts in Biology (4)
Selected concepts in biology, augmented with instruction in learning strategy and the scientific method, to prepare students for the General Biology sequence (119:101-102).
Lec./rec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. For first-year and sophomore science majors lacking the prerequisites or appropriate background to register for General Biology 119:101. Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:101-102
General Biology (4,4)
Broad principles of cell biology, genetics, and evolution; physiology,
ecology, and population dynamics of plant and animal systems.
Lec./rec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisites: 01:350:101; 01:640:111-112, or 115. Designed for science majors.
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01:119:103
Principles of Biology (4)
Selected topics in general biology, including cell structure, genetics,
plant and animal diversity, basic plant and animal biology, ecology,
and evolution.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Designed for students who must take a one-semester laboratory course in introductory biology to meet major requirements. Credit not given for both this course and 01:119:101-102. Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:104
Outreach in Biology (1)
Service-learning component of general biology. Students organize and
integrate material learned in 01:119:101-102 and practice communicating
their knowledge to the seventh- or eighth-grade science classes at a
local school.
Pre- or corequisites: Must be enrolled in second semester of General Biology (01:119:102) or have taken this course during the spring semester or Summer Session of the previous year. Student must have received a grade of C or better in 01:119:101-102. By special permission.
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01:119:109,110
Recitation in Biology (1,1)
Discussion of the basic methods and principles.
Corequisite for 109 is 01:119:101; corequisite for 110 is 01:119:102.
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01:119:111,112
Reading in General Biology (1,1)
Discussion and reading providing extensive and advanced coverage of selected topics.
Corequisite for 111 is 01:119:101; corequisite for 112 is 01:119:102.
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01:119:127-128
Anatomy and Physiology: Health Sciences (4,4)
Structure and function of human organ systems. Some microanatomy and biochemical aspects of physiology included.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. For nursing, medical technology, physical therapy, and other professional students. Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:131
Microbiology for the Health Sciences (3)
Introduction to microbes with emphasis on the nature and behavior of
microorganisms, the interrelationships between microbes and the human
host in health and disease, and the principles of prevention and
control of infectious disease.
Not open to students who have taken 01:447:390. For nursing and other professional students. Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:132
Microbiology for the Health Sciences Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany 01:119:131.
Lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisite: 01:119:131.
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01:119:140
The DNA Revolution (Honors) (3)
Introduction to fundamentals of molecular genetics, biotechnology, and modern genetics, including a laboratory research project using molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques. Intended primarily for nonscience majors, but may also appeal to prospective chemists, physicists, engineers, and computer scientists.
Restricted to first-year and sophomore students in the SAS Honors Program. Will not count toward any of the majors in the Division of Life Sciences. Credit not given for 119:140 and 694:215 or 694:315 or 447:315.
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01:119:148
Moving Bodies: The Biology of Movement (3)
Considers fundamental processes that allow humans and other animals to
move, including structural basis (bones and muscles), control (brain
and nervous system), conversion of food into energy (digestion and
nutrition), movement of food and oxygen to muscles (circulation), and
some common and familiar injuries and illnesses and their treatments.
Credit not given for both this course and 01:119:100, 101-102, 103, or 127-128. Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:150
Biology, Society, and Biomedical Issues (3)
Discussion of current topics and issues in human health and medicine, from a biological perspective.
Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:152
Biomedical Issues of AIDS (3)
Fundamentals of infectious disease, immunology, and virology as they
apply to the HIV disease. The impact of this epidemic examined in a
variety of psychological and social arenas.
Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:154
Genetics, Law, and Social Policy (3)
Principles of human and behavior genetics and their legal, ethical, and
social implications. Topics include genetic screening, counseling, and
engineering; reproductive regulation; human behavior genetics.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:160
Biology, Society, and Ecological Issues (3)
Ecological and evolutionary ideas affecting space ecology; population
increase, food supply, air and water pollution, war, and nuclear
energy.
Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:182
Human Sexuality (3)
Anatomical and physiological bases of human sexuality; biological and
cultural aspects of sexual differentiation and psychosexual
development, contraception, venereal disease, and sexual lifestyles.
Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:195
Brain, Mind, and Behavior (3)
Honors course discussing the interrelationship between the brain, the mind, and behavior.
Open to students in the SAS honors program. Not for life sciences major credit.
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01:119:201-202
Independent Study in Biology (1-3,1-3)
Independent study under the direction of a member of the faculty. Written report required.
Prerequisites: Declared biological sciences major or minor. Permission of the Office of Undergraduate Instruction; cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. May not be used to fulfill a laboratory requirement.
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01:119:307-308
Research in Biology (1-3,1-3)
Laboratory/field research on original problem under the direction of a member of the faculty. Written report required.
Prerequisites: Declared biological sciences major or minor. Permission of the Office of Undergraduate Instruction; cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. Open only to juniors and seniors majoring (or minoring) in biological sciences.
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01:119:406-407
Research in Biology (1-4,1-4)
Laboratory/field research on original problem under the direction of a member of the faculty. Written report is required.
Prerequisites: Declared biological sciences major or minor. Permission of the Office of Undergraduate Instruction; cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. Open only to seniors majoring (or minoring) in biological sciences.
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01:119:408-409
Honors in Biology (3-6,3-6)
Laboratory/field research on original problem under the direction of a
member of the faculty. Written thesis, oral presentation, and defense
are required.
Prerequisites: Declared biological sciences major. Permission of the Office of Undergraduate Instruction. Open only to seniors majoring in biological sciences who meet the requirements for departmental honors.
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