Biology
College of Arts & Sciences
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Biology 1
CAS BI 107
For students who plan to major in the natural sciences or environmental science, and for premedical students. Required for Biology majors. No prerequisite. High school biology is assumed. The evolution and diversity of life; principles of ecology; behavioral biology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed. 2-4:30 pmMust register for Lec (B1) & Lab (B2)B2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 10 am-1 pmKari Lavalli -
Biology 2
CAS BI 108
For students planning to major in the natural sciences and for premedical students. Required for Biology majors. It is strongly recommended students complete CAS CH 101 (or equivalent) before this course. High school biology is assumed. Cell and molecular biology, Mendelian & molecular genetics, physiology, and neurobiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (LEC) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pmMust register for Lec (B1) & Lab (B2)B2 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1:30-4:30 pmMichaelyn Hartmann -
Human Infectious Diseases
CAS BI 114
Not for Biology major or minor credit. A retrospective review of infectious disease pathogens, one per semester, its causes, effects on history, pathology, and cures. Principles of immunology. Emphasis is on a single pathogen discovered decades ago (e.g. Smallpox, Ebola) with a review of pivotal publications throughout the decades. This course is appropriate for non-majors and students in the health and paramedical sciences (Sargent College). Emphasis is on critical analysis of publications and data presentation. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 9:30 am-12 noonMust register for Lec (B1) & Lab (B2). Not for Biology or BMB major or minor creditB2 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1-4 pmLeslie Blair -
Genetics
CAS BI 206
Prerequisites: CASBI 108 or equivalent. Corequisite: CASCH 203. - Principles of classical, molecular, and evolutionary genetics derived from analytical, molecular, and whole genome cytological evidence in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Students may receive credit for CASBI 206 or 216, but not both courses. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 9-11:30 amMust register for Lec (B1) & Dis (B2)B2 (DIS) Mon./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pmJessica Stering -
Human Physiology
CAS BI 211
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASBI105 OR CASBI108) & (CASBI106 OR CASBI210); or equivalent. First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) or equivalent - Some knowledge of chemistry and anatomy assumed. Intended mainly for students in health sciences. Not for Biology or BMB major or minor credit; Biology majors/minors should take CAS BI 315. Introduction to principles of systemic mammalian physiology with special reference to humans. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Writing-Intensive Course, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration. Effective Fall 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Critical Thinking, Digital Multimedia Expression, Scientific Inquiry II. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (LEC) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9-11:30 amMust register for Lec (B1) & Lab (B2). Not for Biology or BMB major or minor creditB2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-4 pmAngela Seliga -
Marine Biology
CAS BI 260
Undergraduate Prerequistes: (CAS BI 107) or consent of instructor. Life in the seas: its ecology, evolution, and human impacts. Includes behavioral, physiological, structural, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives. A prerequisite for the Marine Semester. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. Effective Spring 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Critical Thinking, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380
Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)
B1 (LEC) Mon./Wed./Fri. 9:30 am-12 noonMust register for Lec (B1) & Dis (B2)B2 (DIS) Mon./Wed. 1-2 pmJohn Finnerty