Biology Undergraduate Courses

  [ 4 cr.]

Offered: Spring 2010

Principles of biology: emphasis on cellular structure, heredity, development, and organic evolution. Intended for nonmajors as well as for those concentrating in the health and paramedical sciences. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, two hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Offered: Spring 2010

Gross structure of the human body: skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, two hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 105.

Offered: Spring 2010

Assumes year of high school biology and chemistry. For premedical students and students who plan to concentrate in the natural sciences. Required of biology concentrators. It is recommended that MET CH 101 and CH 102 be taken prior to or concurrently with this sequence. Each course has three hours lecture and three hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Offered: Spring 2010

Assumes year of high school biology and chemistry. For premedical students and students who plan to concentrate in the natural sciences. Required of biology concentrators. It is recommended that MET CH 101 and CH 102 be taken prior to or concurrently with this sequence. Each course has three hours lecture and three hours lab. Course examines cells, genetics, development, physiology, and neurobiology.   [ 4 cr.]

Offered: Spring 2010

Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, enzymes, bioenergetics, membranes, motility, regulatory mechanisms. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 108 and MET CH 102.

Offered: Spring 2010

MET CH 203 recommended. Principles of heredity as derived from genetic, biochemical, and cytological evidence in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 108; or equivalent.

Offered: Spring 2010

Designed for non-biology majors. Introduction to physiology. Principles of physiology with special reference to humans. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 105; or equivalent.

Offered: Spring 2010

Basic principles of ecology, population dynamics and behavior, interrelationships of plants and animals and their physical and chemical environment. Structure and function of ecosystems and community dynamics. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 107.

Offered: Spring 2010

Structure, development, physiology, ecology, evolution, and economic importance of plants. Field trips. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 107 and MET BI 108.

Offered: Spring 2010

An introduction to the basic physiological principles applied across all levels of organization (cell, tissue, organ system) and intended to prepare the student for more advanced courses in physiology. Topics include homeostasis, neural, muscle, cardiopulmonary, renal, endocrine, and reproductive physiology. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 108 and MET BI 203.

Offered: Spring 2010

Ethological approach to animal behavior, including humans; physiological, ontogenetic, and phylogenetic causes and adaptive significance of behavior within an evolutionary framework. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 107; or equivalent.

Offered: Spring 2010

  [Var cr.]

Offered: Spring 2010

Laboratory or field research projects in biology may be chosen under supervision of Department of Biology. Minimum 12 hours per week in laboratory or fieldwork, not including preparation or evaluation time. Both semesters of research may count toward concentration credit in biology if two semesters of work are completed.   [Var cr.]

Prereq: senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) in biology, consent of instructor, and approval of research outline by Department of Biology.

Offered: Spring 2010

Laboratory or field research projects in biology may be chosen under supervision of Department of Biology. Minimum 12 hours per week in laboratory or fieldwork, not including preparation or evaluation time. Both semesters of research may count toward concentration credit in biology if two semesters of work are completed.   [Var cr.]

Prereq: senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) in biology, consent of instructor, and approval of research outline by Department of Biology.

Offered: Spring 2010

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Offered: Spring 2010

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Offered: Spring 2010

Structure, synthesis, and control of biologically important macromolecules, especially DNA, RNA, and proteins. Biochemistry of transcription and translation of genetic material. Introduction to molecular problems peculiar to eukaryotes. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 203, BI 206, or consent of instructor.

Offered: Spring 2010

Ethological approach to animal behavior, including humans; physiological, ontogenetic, and phylogenetic causes and adaptive significance of behavior within an evolutionary framework. Laboratory course. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.   [ 4 cr.]

Prereq: MET BI 107 or equivalent.

Offered: Spring 2010