Biology Department Course List

Biology Department Course List

Choose a course number to learn more about that course and its associated lab.

Course Title Semesters Offered	Course Number Credits Prerequisites	Description
Introduction to Biology(+lab) All Semesters	BIOL1010(1015) 4 credits no prerequisite	Introduction to biology for non majors. This course is a survey of living things from bacteria to plants and animals. This class includes an introduction to cell structure, the organization and function of organisms, inheritance, evolution, and classification. This class does not meet the prerequisite requirement for any other biology classes. A concurrent lab (BIOL1015) is required. Satisfies the General Requirements for the Biological Sciences (BS).
Introduction to Plant Biology(+lab) Fall and Spring	BIOL1030(1035) 4 credits no prerequisite	Introduction to plant biology for non majors. This includes an introduction to plant form, function, and reproduction, and a survey of the plant kingdom. A concurrent lab (BIOL1035) is required. Satisfies the General Requirements for the Biological Sciences (BS).
Introduction to Animal Biology (+lab) All Semesters	BIOL1050(1055) 4 credits no prerequisite	Introduction to animal biology for non majors. Topics covered include animal classification, evolution, and diversity. A concurrent lab (BIOL1055) is required. Satisfies the General Requirements for the Biological Sciences (BS).
Introduction to Marine Biology (+lab)	BIOL 1070 (1075) 4 credits No prerequisite	Introductory study of biology for non majors focusing on marine biological systems. Students will study marine plants, plankton, vertebrates, and invertebrates. A concurrent lab (BIOL1075) is required. Satisfies the General Requirements for the Biological Sciences (BS).
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology All Semesters	BIOL1110 3 credits no prerequisite	Introduction to the human body for non majors. The structure, function, and organization of the major human organ systems are covered. No lab is required. This class does not meet the prerequisite requirement for any other biology classes. Satisfies the General Requirements for the Biological Sciences (BS).
Physiology of Exercise Spring	BIOL1150 3 credits no prerequisite	This course describes the physiological demands placed on the body when exposed to exercise stress. Effects on and adaptations of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune systems are emphasized. No lab is required. This class does not meet the prerequisite requirement for any other biology classes. Satisfies the General Requirements for the Biological Sciences (BS).
Foundations of Biology(+lab) All Semesters	BIOL1170(1175) 4 credits no prerequisite	Introduction to biology principles for non majors. Topics covered include the common characteristics of life forms, scientific methods, basic chemistry, cell structure, cell function, cell division, genetics, and energy. This course is designed for students working to enter the health sciences. A concurrent lab (BIOL1175) is required. This course meets the prerequisite requirements for some other biology courses. Satisfies the General Requirements for the Biological Sciences (BS).
General Biology(+lab) All Semesters	BIOL1210(1215) 4 credits no prerequisite	Introduction to biological principles for science majors. Includes biological chemistry, cell structure, genetics, metabolism, evolution, ecology, and diversity. A concurrent lab (BIOL1225) is required. This course meets the prerequisite requirements for some other biology courses. Satisfies the General Requirements for the Biological Sciences (BS).
Plant Biology(+lab) Fall and Spring	BIOL1330(1335) 4 credits BIOL 1210(1215) With a C or better	This course is a study of plant biology for science majors. Topics covered include structure, function, growth, development, physiology, and systematics of plants. A concurrent lab (BIOL1335) is required. This course is required for an AS degree in Biology (BIOREQ).
Animal Biology(+lab) Fall and Spring	BIOL1350(1355) 4 credits BIOL 1210(1215) With a C or better	This course is a study of animal biology for science majors. Topics covered include mechanisms of evolution, animal systematics, and animal development and physiology. A concurrent lab (BIOL1355) is required. This course is required for an AS degree in Biology (BIOREQ).
CO-OP Education All Semesters	BIOL2000 2-4 credits See detailed description	This is supervised work experience in a business, industrial or government environment related to the program major. Credit is awarded for successful completion of specific learning objectives that provide new learning in the program major.
Human Anatomy(+lab) All Semesters	BIOL2320(2325) 4 credits BIOL1170(1175) or BIOL1210(1215) With a C or better	An introduction to the human body from a systemic approach. Structural relationships will be evaluated by micro and macro analysis. A concurrent lab (BIOL2325) is required. This course is required for some health science programs.
Human Physiology(+lab) All Semesters	BIOL 2420(2425) 4 credits BIOL 1170(1175) or BIOL 1210(1215) With a C or better	This is a study of functions of the human body with emphasis on physical and chemical processes, including immune reactions and the interaction of the systems. A concurrent lab (BIOL2425) is required. This course is required for some health science programs.
Microbiology(+lab) All Semesters	BIOL 2060(2065) 4 credits BIOL 1170(1175) or BIOL 1210(1215) With a C or better	This survey of microbiological principles will relate to humans in health, industry, and disease. Topics include methods in taxonomy, microbial cell structure and physiology, microbial genetic controls, and the distribution and control of microorganisms. A concurrent lab (BIOL2065) is required. This course is required for some health science programs.
Cell Biology(+lab) Fall and Spring	BIOL2020(2025) 4 credits BIOL 1210(1215) With a C or better	Cell structure and function for science majors. Topics include translation, regulation of gene expression and the cell cycle, membrane and organelle structure and function, bioenergetics, cytoskeleton, and the extracellular matrix. A concurrent lab (BIOL2025) is required. This course is a highly recommended elective for an AS degree in Biology.
Genetics (+ lab) Fall	BIOL 2030(2035) 4 credits BIOL 1210(1215) CHEM 1210(1215) With a C or better	This is an introduction to the principles of genetics for science majors. Topics include transmission (Mendelian), molecular and population genetics. A concurrent lab (BIOL2035) is required. This course is required for an AS degree in Biology (BIOREQ).
Ecology (+lab) Spring	BIOL 2220(2225) 4 credits BIOL 1330(1335) or BIOL 1350(1355) With a C or better	This is an introduction to ecology and evolutionary principles for science majors. Biological evaluation of energy flow, interspecific and intraspecific interactions, natural selection, ecosystem structure and function, and biogeography will be studied. A concurrent lab (BIOL2225) is required. This course is a recommended elective for an AS degree in Biology.
Field Studies in Biology To Be Announced	BIOL 2350 1-3 credits BIOL 1210(1215) With a C or better	This is an introduction to field studies of local environments and ecosystems. Class meeting times, durations and locations will vary.
Independent Study All Semesters	BIOL 2990 1-2 credits BIOL 1170(1175) or BIOL 1210(1215) With a C or better	This independent study will be based on a student-selected biological topic. It may involve laboratory, field, and/or library study.

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