An introductory course for non-majors in fundamental principles of biology. Students will explore the process of scientific investigation with emphasis on the applications of biology in contemporary life. Students will gain a basic knowledge of the concepts and content of science, as well as learn how to apply this scientific information to the living world. Laboratory exercises are developed to provide the student with hands-on experience with the process of science. The objectives are to reinforce basic principles of biology, improve the student’s ability to reason scientifically and to develop a sense of inquiry, understanding and appreciation of the role of laboratory science in advancing knowledge of the nature of life. Lab Fee. Offered as needed. (C5)
Lab required
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
Laboratory exercises are developed to provide the student with hands-on experience with the process of science. The objectives are to reinforce basic principles of biology, improve the students ability to reason scientifically and to develop a sense of inquiry, understanding and appreciation of the role of laboratory science in advancing knowledge of the nature of life. Lab Fee. Offered as needed. (L09)
Lab fee $65
A course for non-majors which presents principles of genetics as applied to inheritance in humans. Students will: (1) gain an understanding of the complexities of modern genetics including the inheritance of genetic diseases, the effects of environmental agents on genetic material, the legal issues of human genetics, and the role of genetics in personalized medicine; (2) discuss the research techniques of genetic scientists; (3) use the primary research literature of genetics; (4) discuss ethical issues related to genetic research/discoveries; and (5) present scientific ideas related to genetics in an informal setting. BIO 105L Laboratory required. Offered as needed. (C5)
Lab Required
Laboratory to accompany BIO 105. Lab Fee. (C5)
Lab Fee $65
This course for non-majors enables the student to gain a firm grasp of current biological concepts and how those concepts apply to human life. The organization and function of human body systems will be explored with an appreciation of underlying and interrelated genetic, environmental and evolutionary concepts. Confers degree, not major or minor credit. BIO 127L Laboratory required. Fall, Spring (C5)
Lab required; students MUST register for Lab
Laboratory to accompany BIO 127. Lab Fee. (C5)
Lab fee $65; For students in BIO 127
Laboratory to accompany BIO 127. Lab Fee. (C5)
Lab fee $65; For students in BIO 127
A course designed to complement BIO 191 for science majors. Students will: (1) gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts in various areas of biology enabling you to pursue further study in related areas in upper-level biology courses; (2) be introduced to the research techniques of biologists; (3) be introduced to the scientific literature of biology; (4) discuss topics and ideas related to biology and to explore at least one issue of choice in the area of biology, in depth, from the perspective of how it affects society; (5) gain experience in the presentation of scientific ideas in an informal setting. BIO 190L Laboratory required. Fall. (C5)
Lab required
A course designed to complement BIO 191 for science majors. Students will: (1) gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts in various areas of biology enabling you to pursue further study in related areas in upper-level biology courses; (2) be introduced to the research techniques of biologists; (3) be introduced to the scientific literature of biology; (4) discuss topics and ideas related to biology and to explore at least one issue of choice in the area of biology, in depth, from the perspective of how it affects society; (5) gain experience in the presentation of scientific ideas in an informal setting. BIO 190L Laboratory required. Fall. (C5)
Lab required
Exercises which illustrate biological concepts, develop critical thinking skills and enable students to improve their ability to organize information and deal with unknowns. Lab Fee. Laboratory and lecture must be taken together. Fall. (C5)
Lab Fee $65
Exercises which illustrate biological concepts, develop critical thinking skills and enable students to improve their ability to organize information and deal with unknowns. Lab Fee. Laboratory and lecture must be taken together. Fall. (C5)
Lab Fee $65
Exercises which illustrate biological concepts, develop critical thinking skills and enable students to improve their ability to organize information and deal with unknowns. Lab Fee. Laboratory and lecture must be taken together. Fall. (C5)
Lab Fee $65
Exercises which illustrate biological concepts, develop critical thinking skills and enable students to improve their ability to organize information and deal with unknowns. Lab Fee. Laboratory and lecture must be taken together. Fall. (C5)
Lab Fee $65
Exercises which illustrate biological concepts, develop critical thinking skills and enable students to improve their ability to organize information and deal with unknowns. Lab Fee. Laboratory and lecture must be taken together. Fall. (C5)
Lab Fee $65
A course designed to complement BIO 190 for science majors. Major topics include evolution, botany, ecology, and biodiversity. Modern biological issues and research approaches are stressed. A suitable score on the math placement exam or permission of the instructor is required. BIO 191L Laboratory required. Spring. (C5)
Lab required
Exercises which illustrate biological concepts, develop critical thinking skills and enable students to improve their ability to organize information and deal with unknowns. Lab Fee. Laboratory and lecture must be taken together. Spring. (C5)
Lab Fee $65
Exercises which illustrate biological concepts, develop critical thinking skills and enable students to improve their ability to organize information and deal with unknowns. Lab Fee. Laboratory and lecture must be taken together. Spring. (C5)
Lab Fee $65
A study of vertebrate form, function and diversity with an emphasis on evolutionary mechanisms. An organism-level course. BIO 234L Laboratory required. Prerequisite: BIO 100 or BIO 191. Offered as needed.
Lab required
Laboratory to accompany BIO 234. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships and interactions between organisms and their environment. Ecology deals with questions that address the distribution, abundance, life cycle, and behaviors of organisms, and how both biotic and abiotic factors influence these. Ecology is a broad, active, and diverse branch of science. Instructional methods will include lecture, laboratory activities, field trips, and course discussions. Prerequisite: BIO 191 or CHM 191.
MWF Lecture; T Lab included; Lab Fee $65
Ecology is the scientific study of the relationships and interactions between organisms and their environment. Ecology deals with questions that address the distribution, abundance, life cycle, and behaviors of organisms, and how both biotic and abiotic factors influence these. Ecology is a broad, active, and diverse branch of science. Instructional methods will include lecture, laboratory activities, field trips, and course discussions. Prerequisite: BIO 191 or CHM 191.
MWF Lecture; T Lab included; Lab Fee $65
A study of bacterial structure, function, metabolism and growth, genetics and selected aspects of environmental microbiology. Viral structure, function and replication will also be covered. BIO 280L Laboratory required. Prerequisite: BIO 190 or 191, also CHM 190 and 191.
Lab required
Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
Lab Fee.
Lab Fee $65
Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
(Cross-listed with CHM 307) A study of the organic chemistry of the molecular components of cells including proteins, enzymes (kinetics and mechanisms), carbohydrates, and lipids. The metabolism of these constituents, including glycolysis, TCA cycle and electron transport, and energy transformations involved in these pathways will also be discussed. BIO 307L Laboratory is required. It is strongly suggested that students take BIO 350 or BIO 351 prior to taking BIO 307. Prerequisite: CHM 202. Fall.
Lab required; Cross-listed w CHM 307 X1 Writing Intensive Course
Laboratory to accompany BIO 307. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
Laboratory to accompany BIO 307. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
Laboratory to accompany BIO 307. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
An in depth examination of the plasma membrane, cytoplasmic organelles, and nuclear structure of eukaryotic cells at the molecular level with an emphasis on the historical and experimental basis for understanding cellular structures, functions, and processes. Students will: (1) Gain an understanding of the complexities of eukaryotic cells that will be a basis for further studies in other upper level classes and in graduate school; (2) Discuss the research techniques of cell biologists; (3) Use the primary research literature of cell biologists; (4) Discuss topics and issues related to cell biology, including the role of cell biology in modern society and ethical issues related to research/discoveries; and (5) Present scientific ideas related to cell biology in an informal setting. BIO 351L Laboratory required. Prerequisite: BIO 258 or BIO 350. Fall.
Lab required
Laboratory to accompany BIO 351. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
Laboratory to accompany BIO 351. Lab Fee.
Lab fee $65
Lab fee per credit. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; $65 lab fee per credit Alexander
Lab fee per credit. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; $65 lab fee per credit Benzing
Lab fee per credit. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; $65 lab fee per credit Jensen
Lab fee per credit. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; $65 lab fee per credit Murad
Lab fee per credit. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; $65 lab fee per credit Zeeh
Lab fee per credit. Cannot be used to replace any required courses within the major or minor. One credit of research is equivalent to a minimum of 3 hours of research per week.
Instructor's signature required; $65 lab fee per credit
For CSR majors only
Students can take a maximum of 6 credits of internship. Typically, three credits are taken in one semester and an additional three credits are taken in another semester.
Students can take a maximum of 6 credits of internship. Typically, three credits are taken in one semester and an additional three credits are taken in another semester.
Qualified students intending to pursue honors research in biology must register for this course during the semester in which they complete their written thesis. Please refer to the Honors Research section of the undergraduate catalog for information on the requirements for honors research. Written permission from department chair required for registration for this course.
Written permission from department chair
INDEPENDENT STUDY APPLICATION