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BIOLOGY 102
Biology And Living
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Introduction to structural organization and functional processes of living systems. Three hours lecture a week. For non-biology majors only. Does not count toward biology degree.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 108
General Biology I
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Fundamental studies in biology emphasizing the unity and diversity of life. Topics include the basic chemistry of biological processes, cell types and organelles, energy harvesting and energy producing pathways, cell and life cycles, genetics, DNA structure, genes, transcription, translation, natural selection, population genetics, speciation, and phylogenetic analysis. Prerequisites: High School Biology and Chemistry background highly recommended.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 109
General Biology II
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Fundamental studies in biology emphasizing the unity and diversity of life. Topics include prokaryotes, fungi, invertebrate-vertebrate zoology and phylogeny, human evolution, plant structure and development, animal development and physiology, ecology (population and ecosystems). Prerequisite(s) High School Biology and Chemistry background highly recommended.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 115
First Year Seminar
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This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to achieve success at the university. The curriculum includes time management, study, reading, note-taking and test-taking strategies, health and wellness, and student support services. Additional emphasis will include career exploration, including professionalism, writing a resume, and developing plan of study for degree completion. Offered: Fall
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Credits: 1 hours
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BIOLOGY 202
Cell Biology
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Basic concepts of cellular and subcellular structure and function, including supramolecular and organelle structure and organization, bioenergetics, cell growth and cellular communication. Three lectures per week.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 203
Essential Cell Biology
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Foundations of cellular functions. Serves as a bridge between biochemistry and cell and organ physiology for dental students. Applications of fundamental principles to the physiology and pathology of the oral tissues will be stressed.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 206
Genetics
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A modern approach integrating molecular and organismal studies of the general genetics of lower and higher organisms. Chromosomal structure and function, gene transmission, heredity, plasticity and population genetics will be discussed. Three hours lecture per week.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 302
General Ecology
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Introduction to the study of populations, communities, and ecosystems by examining the interrelationships between living organisms and their environments. The role of natural selection and evolution will also be considered. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 108, BIOLOGY 109, or BIOLOGY 102.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 303
Invertebrate Zoology
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Taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, behavior, reproduction, morphology and ecology of the invertebrates. Three hours lecture a week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 108 & BIOLOGY 109, CHEM 212R.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 305
Marine And Freshwater Biology
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Introduction to the study of marine ecology, deep-sea biology, oceanic nekton, inter-tidal ecology, estuaries, mangroves and salt marshes, as well as ecology of rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands and human impact on aquatic habitats. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 108 & BIOLOGY 109, CHEM 211.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 308
Vertebrate Zoology
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Taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, behavior, reproduction, morphology and ecology of the vertebrates. Three hours lecture a week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 108 & BIOLOGY 109, CHEM 212R.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 312
Laboratory In Developmental Biology, Genetics And Cell Biology
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Experimental studies of genetics and development in selected eukaryotic model organisms with an emphasis on the molecular and cellular mechanism of inheritance. Six hours lab and one hour lecture per week. Designation: Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: LS-BIOC 341, BIOLOGY 409 corequisite.
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BIOLOGY 314
Entomology
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Anatomy, physiology and identification of insects with emphasis on their environmental adaptations. Three hours lecture per week.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 319
Global Health: New and Emerging Infectious Diseases
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This course will discuss infectious diseases that are newly identified, or increasing in prevalence throughout the world. Several aspects of each disease will be discussed, including transmission, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and diagnosis. The course is meant for students interested in a health-related career (medicine, dental, pharmacy, public health), but other students with a basic biology background are welcome. The course is offered in spring semesters only. Prerequisites: Biology 108/109 or Biology 102.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 322
General Parasitology
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Parasitic protists, worms and arthropods and the disease states they may induce, will be examined in relationship to human, animal and plants hosts. Three hours lecture per week.
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Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 326
Biological Conservation
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Applications of ecology and genetics to the conservation of communities and individual species, including discussion of the Endangered Species Act extinction processes, and the effects of habitat fragmentation.
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Credits: 2 hours
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BIOLOGY 327
Biogeography And Biodiversity
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Evolutionary and climatological effects on the geographic distribution of organisms, including areas of endemism as well as preservation of biodiversity.
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Credits: 2 hours
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BIOLOGY 328
Histology
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Animal tissues and their specialization in the organism, with major emphasis on higher organisms. Two hours lecture per week. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 109 or BIOLOGY 118, BIOLOGY 202, CHEM 212R.
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Credits: 2 hours
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BIOLOGY 329
Endocrinology
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Endocrine regulation and control of growth, development, homeostasis, and reproduction. Includes study of the endocrine organs, their products, and mechanisms of action. Two hours of lecture per week.
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Credits: 2 hours
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BIOLOGY 331
Reproductive Biology
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Comprehensive overview of current concepts and knowledge regarding male and female reproductive processes, from gametogenesis through early placentation. Includes structural, developmental, physiological and pathophysiological aspects of reproduction. Two hours of lecture per week.
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Credits: 2 hours
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