Biology Courses (BIO)
New or amended courses for 2010–11
111 Principles of Biology I (4:3:3)
GE Core: GNS
CAR: GLS
Coreq. BIO 111L
May not be taken more than twice.
Prerequisite for most other biology courses. Lecture and laboratory cover the fundamental principles of biology including the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, and biotechnology. A passing grade in lecture must be achieved for successful completion of this course. (Fall & Spring)
112 Principles of Biology II (4:3:3)
GE Core: GNS
CAR: GLS
Pr. grade of C- or better in 111
Coreq. BIO 112L
May not be taken more than twice.
Prerequisite for 300-level courses and above. Continuation of 111 and includes laboratory. Fundamental principles of biology including botany, zoology, evolution, and ecology. A passing grade in lecture must be achieved for successful completion of this course. (Fall & Spring)
301 Principles of Ecology (3:3)
Pr. BIO 112
May not be taken more than twice.
Introduction to fundamentals of ecology. Principles relating to populations, communities and ecosystems. Particular emphasis placed on the many dimensions of interdependence within ecosystems. (Fall & Spring)
302 Introductory Ecology Laboratory (1:0:4)
Pr. or Coreq. BIO 301
May not be taken more than twice.
Laboratory course to accompany BIO 301. Several field trips. (Fall & Spring)
322 Plant Diversity (4:3:3)
Pr. BIO 112
Coreq. BIO 322L
May not be taken more than twice.
Lecture and laboratory are introduction to the plant, fungi, and protista kingdoms. Emphasis is on structure, reproduction, and life cycles of the organisms. A passing grade in lecture must be achieved for successful completion of this course. (Fall)
341 Invertebrate Zoology (4:3:3)
Pr. BIO 112
May not be taken more than twice.
Major invertebrate groups with emphasis on ecology, physiology, evolution, and structural adaptations of representative types. Weekend coastal field trip required. (Spring)
354 Plant Systematics (4:3:3)
Pr. BIO 112
Coreq. BIO 354L
May not be taken more than twice.
Lecture and laboratory are introduction to the classification and evolution of vascular plants. The principles of classification and characteristics of selected plant families are emphasized. A passing grade in lecture must be achieved for successful completion of this course. (Spring)
355 Cell Biology (3:3)
Pr. BIO 112, and CHE 114 or equivalent
May not be taken more than twice.
Study of cellular organization and function. Fundamental biochemical properties, including cellular components, enzyme function, energetics, and metabolism studied in relation to cellular structure, membrane function, cell movement, and cytoplasmic compartments. (Fall & Spring)
356 Cell Biology Laboratory (1:0:3)
Pr. BIO 112
Pr. or Coreq. BIO 355
May not be taken more than twice.
Laboratory exercises to complement lecture material of 355. (Fall & Spring)
361 Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles (3:1:6)
Pr. BIO 112 or permission of instructor
May not be taken more than twice.
Travel fees involved, see instructor for details.
Students spend 2 weeks in July/August in Tortuguero, Costa Rica assisting with tagging and collecting data on nesting turtles. Seminar and NC field trip in spring. (Odd)
370 Vertebrate Zoology (3:2:3)
Pr. BIO 112
May not be taken more than twice.
Classification, identification, and phylogeny of all classes of vertebrates, with field work. (Fall)
392 Genetics (3:3)
Pr. BIO 112
May not be taken more than twice.
Mendelism and modern trends in genetics. (Fall & Spring)
393 Genetics Laboratory (1:0:4)
Pr. or Coreq. BIO 392
May not be taken more than twice.
Laboratory course to complement BIO 392. Exercises employ both classic genetic approaches and modern recombinant DNA technology. (Fall & Spring)
491 Introduction to Mathematical Models in Biology (3:3)
Pr. B- or higher in BIO 112 and either MAT 191 or STA 271; or instructor's permission
Exploration of research and methodology at the interface of mathematics and biology, with an overview of relevant fields and in-depth case studies. Focus will be on mathematical models in biology. (Same as MAT 491)
589A Experimental Course: Ecology of Infectious Diseases (4:4)
Pr. BIO 301
Discussion of the ecological drivers of infectious disease dynamics, distribution, and evolution ranging from the individual to biospheric factors. Includes theory, case studies, lab work, and field work. (Offered fall '10)
