Department of Biological and Health Sciences

Courses

1000 Courses (Freshman)

1106. General Biology Laboratory I. 1(0-3)
A laboratory experience that focuses on laboratory techniques, data collection and analysis. The experience reinforces and promotes an understanding of the cell structure, energy transformation, reproduction and genetic variability. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 1306. Laboratory fee, $6.

1107. General Biology Laboratory II. 1(0-3)
Experimental and observational techniques used to study plant and animal life at the organismal, population and community levels including morphology, physiology, reproduction and ecology. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 1307. Laboratory fee, $6.

1108. Introductory Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory. (BIOL 1108) 1(0-2)
A laboratory experience that focuses on laboratory techniques, data collection and analysis. The experience reinforces and promotes an understand ing of the cell structure, energy transformation, reproduction and genetic variability. Prerequisites: exemption from or credit in WRIT 0300, READ 0300 and ALGE 0301. Corequisite: BIOL 1308. Laboratory fee, $6.

1201. Introduction to the Arts and the Sciences. 2(2-0)
Designed to serve a dual function: primarily as an introduction to the specific disciplinary area (i.e., sciences and mathematics: biology, chemistry, geosciences, physics, mathematics) and secondarily as general university-level instruction in the methods and practice of critical thinking, analysis and communication. The 30 clock hour course assigns 20 hours to an academic core that is discipline-specific and 1 0 hours instruction in and application of academic habits and skills. The course is required of all entering freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 20 hours.

1306. General Biology I. 3(4-0)
Survey of contemporary biology that covers the chemical basis of life, structure, function and physiology of the cell, molecular biology and microevolution. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1106 recommended. Prerequisites: exemption from or completion of WRIT 0300, READ 0300 and ALGE 0301 with a grade of C or better.

1307. General Biology II. 3(4-0)
Continuation of a two-semester course in biological concepts; will emphasize organismal diversity and comparative anatomy, reproduction, physiology, ecology, behavior and evolution. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1107 recommended. Prerequisite: BIOL 1306.

1111 Introductory Botany Laboratory
A laboratory experience that reinforces an understanding of plant form, function, and identification. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 1311.

1113 Introductory Zoology Laboratory
A laboratory experience that reinforces an understanding of animal form, function, and identification. Pre- or corequisite BIOL 1313.

1308 Introductory Cellular and Molecular Biology
Introduction to the cellular and molecular basis of biology. Key molecular concepts such as cell theory and structure, energy transformations, reproduction, and genetic variability are covered. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1108 is recommended.

1311 Introductory Botany
Survey of the plant kingdom with emphasis on the evolution and diversity of form, function followed by a survey of plant diversity and ecology. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1108 is recommended.

1313 Introductory Zoology
Survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on the evolution, structure, and function followed by a survey of animal diversity and ecology. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1113 is recommended