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Course Information

 

Art History (AH)
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • AH 110 - Modern Architecture and Design

    Every other year
    Development of modern architecture as a three-dimensional art in the fine-arts tradition (with some attention to parallels in sculpture) and as part of a new technical approach to “design” under industrialism. Architecture versus mere building; architecture and social life; “functionalism” and the International Style; “post-modernism” and the fate of modernity. Emphasis on works of major American and European masters. No previous knowledge of architecture required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    (Formerly Modern Architecture, Modern Sculpture.)

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  
  
  

  • AH 120 - (AA) 20th-Century Painting in Europe

    Every other year
    A survey emphasizing the concepts entailed in the various styles of 20th century European painting; concentration on the major movements in European painting since post-impressionism. Emphasis on the foundational role of the School of Paris, but also on the emergence of abstraction in Central Europe and the former Soviet Union; rationalist and irrationalist alternatives; response to American ascendancy after World War II; later modernism and postmodernism; problematics of nationalism and internationalism.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • AH 187 - Landscape in Art

    The course will focus on European and American artists’ interpretations of nature in painting. Representative artists and major styles will be emphasized and the paintings will be analyzed within the context of society. A general comparison will be made with Chinese landscape painting of the Sung Dynasty and Japanese painting of the Kamakura period.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

Asian Studies (ASST)
  

  • ASST 11 - Introduction to Chinese Culture

    This course explores various aspects of Chinese culture with a focus on the basic values that guide Chinese behavior, formulate Chinese conventions, and constitute the essence of Chinese thinking. Course materials cover history, religion, philosophy, literature, theater, art, language and calligraphy to give students a bird’s eye view of Chinese culture; from different perspectives these aspects of Chinese culture serve as mirrors to reflect the basic Chinese values that lie at the core of class discussion. The course winds up with an East-West comparison, using Western culture as a foil to set off Chinese values.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

Astronomy (ASTR)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • ASTR 190 - Independent Studies

    Periodically
    Advanced topics or research not covered in other astronomy courses. Students undertake an appropriate project under faculty guidance. Projects include but not limited to: collaborative research, observational work, computer modeling and library research. A detailed essay is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ASTR 31 or permission of department chairperson. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Credits: 3 s.h.

Audio/Video/Film (AVF)
  

  • AVF 1 - Sound and Image Aesthetics

    Fall, Spring
    This interdisciplinary course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of the way in which sounds and images communicate ideas. Through a study of perceptual principles, graphic design, photography, sound, and the moving image, students explore the underlying forms and processes of media. The development of a critical vocabulary and an analytical perspective and the opportunity to create various examples of sounds and images provide students with the background to pursue further studies in communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    (Formerly SCO 4 Media Design Aesthetics.)

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 10 - (AA) Introduction to Film and Television Study

    Fall, Spring
    The basic language of filmic expression and the methodologies of film study, including their influence on television and video, are introduced through analysis of films and television programs. Emphasis is on ways of looking at films and television, the major concepts of theory, the various forms of film and television, and the techniques that determine visual styles.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Cannot fulfill distribution requirement for AVF majors.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  
  

  • AVF 21 - Fundamentals of Audio Production

    Fall, Spring
    Theories and practices of basic audio production. Course focuses on audio board operations, production formats, microphones, analog and digital recording and playback equipment, and other studio standards. Students are required to be available for production and laboratory time beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 1. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 24 - Fundamentals of Video: Studio Production

    Fall, Spring
    Introduction to the creative process of video production emphasizing the theory, language and techniques of production as applied in the studio/control room environment. Topics include the moving image, audio, lighting, editing and the integration of the various positions for the multicamera production. Admission to class by permission of department. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 1. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 4 s.h.
  

  • AVF 26 - Fundamentals of Video: Field Production and Editing

    Fall, Spring
    Introduction to field video production emphasizing the theories and concepts of production applicable to shooting on location. Studies include applied video techniques and basic post-production editing methods used in electronic news gathering (ENG), satellite news gathering (SNG), and electronic field production (EFP) for various purposes, including news events, documentaries, industrials, educational programming, training and sales promotion. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 1. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 27 - Introductory Film Production

    Fall, Spring
    Introduction to film production emphasizing the development of short narrative films and the use of principles of continuity filmmaking. Basic processes of how cameras work and how films are constructed from scripting through editing. Equipment is provided but students will have expenses for film and processing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 1 and AVF 10. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 40 - Television Production

    Periodically
    Practice and theory of the use of video and sound for cognitive and affective communication, stressing the development of creative, original concepts and ingenuity of execution in production and direction. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 1. No liberal arts credit. Open to nonmajors only.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 41 - Intermediate Audio Production

    Fall, Spring
    Through the application of theories and practices of audio production, students produce layered audio/radio production appropriate to a variety of formats. Students gain competency in field production, familiarity with emerging technologies and techniques, and mastery of digital editing and multi-track digital mixing. Projects include the conception, writing, and production of newscasts, feature stories, and creative audio pieces. Students are required to be available for production and laboratory time beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 21. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 44 - Advanced Facilities Training

    Fall, Spring
    Training and practice with broadcast-quality equipment. Basic engineering theory is studied and the core technical areas of high-level equipment are investigated and practiced. Technical preparation for intermediate and advanced production work. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 24. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

  • AVF 60 - Documentary Film and Video Production

    Every other year
    Students produce and direct individual or group projects that explore issues of documentary. Emphasis is on confronting social and political problems through the media. Equipment is provided but students will have expenses for videotape and film and processing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 26 or 47. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 64 - Intermediate Video: Studio Production

    Fall, Spring
    Intensive practice and theory of intermediate video techniques. Methods of communicating various messages through images and sound. Studies of the effects that can be achieved through the use of the camera and the creative development in both narrative and nonnarrative productions. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 44. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 65A-Z - Video Production Workshop

    Periodically
    Intensive examination and practice in specific production duties and responsibilities. Possible topics include directing, associate directing, stage managing, and talent makeup.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    As individual topics are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Course may be taken a number of times as long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken. Admission to class by permission of department. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 1-3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 66 - Video Lighting

    Once a year
    Aesthetic, technical, and theoretical considerations of the art of lighting for video. Study, analysis, and practice of fundamental and intermediate lighting methods for both the studio and field production. Students are required to be available for lighting sessions beyond scheduled class meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 44. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 1 s.h.
  

  • AVF 80 - Experimental Film and Video Production

    Every other year
    Students produce and direct individual or group projects that explore issues of nonnarrative and other experimental, selfexpressive forms. Emphasis is on experimental combinations of image and sound and alternatives to classic Hollywood style. Equipment is provided but students will have expenses for videotape and film processing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 26 or 47. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 84 - Alternative Video Production Techniques

    January
    Various theories and demonstrations of the alternatives to liveon- tape production techniques. Evaluations are made of the different methods and their best use. Written analyses of current broadcast and nonbroadcast methods are required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 44. No liberal arts credit. dmission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 90 - Acting for Television and Film

    Periodically
    Techniques used in acting for the camera. Processes that differ from those used in stage acting. Extending the range of the student actor to include the electronic and film media. Scene study, appropriate projects assigned and substantive written critical evaluations are required. Students are subject to rehearsal and production calls beyond class hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DRAM 59 & 60 or permission of instructor. Individual audition required before registration. Same as DRAM 169.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 91 - Audio Announcing

    Spring
    Theories and practices of multiple audio announcing formats. Course includes analyzing, scripting and performing the following: dramatic productions, various DJ formats, news, commercial and noncommercial spot reads, and more. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 21 and 111; or permission of instructor. Audition required for admission. Admission to class by permission of department. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

  • AVF 100 - Principles of Nonlinear Digital Editing

    Periodically
    A post-production film and video course introducing students to the theories and concepts of nonlinear digital editing using the Avid Media Composer and/or other computer-based systems. Through screenings, lectures, discussions and demonstrations, students learn basic editing concepts and styles and methods of accomplishing various editing tasks.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 26 or 47. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

  • AVF 106 - Advanced Video Editing

    Fall, Spring
    Emphasis on the use of computerized equipment to facilitate the creative decision-making processes of video editing. Study of how editing choices influence the way viewers perceive programming. Methods of editing drama or comedy, news footage, documentaries, and music are learned. Students are required to be available for editing sessions beyond scheduled class meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 64 or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  
  

  • AVF 131 - Contemporary Issues in Radio Broadcasting

    Periodically
    An examination, using concepts of cultural studies, of the major social, economic, and political developments shaping the radio broadcasting industry today. Through analysis of historic and current radio programs, the Internet, and books and periodicals, students explore issues such as globalization, consolidation, technological convergence, ownership and programming content, representation, and the future of radio.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 1 or permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 134 - Producing and Television Programming

    Periodically
    The study of research and development methodologies as applied to producing, programming, and distribution. Emphasis is on the producer’s need to combine creative abilities and originality with vision, drive, and good business acumen. Course highlights ethics, responsible decision-making, critical thinking, organizational skills, and resourcefulness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 24 or 26. Open to juniors and seniors only. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 137A - Film History

    Every other year
    The development of the motion picture from its origins in the 1890s to the present. The courses confront the issues of world cinema and the historiography of film as seen in the aesthetic, social, economic, and technological forces that influence the development of movies. 137A deals with approximately the first half of film history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 10.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 137B - Film History

    Every other year
    The development of the motion picture from its origins in the 1890s to the present. The courses confront the issues of world cinema and the historiography of film as seen in the aesthetic, social, economic, and technological forces that influence the development of movies. 137B deals with approximately the second half of film history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 10.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

  • AVF 139 - Film Theory

    Periodically
    Study of the various theoretical approaches of how cinema relates to society and the individual. In addition to the classic film theories of Arnheim and Eisenstein, among others, and Bazin’s and Kracauer’s concepts of film realism, the course confronts issues such as Marxism, feminism, and structuralism and introduces new theoretical concepts as they develop.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 10.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 144 - Television Directing

    Fall
    The art and style of the television director and the processes involved in producing a television program, from basic concept to final production. Emphasis on creativity and leadership essential to the making of any television project. Students are required to be available beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 64 or 84. Admission to class by permission of department. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 145 - Non-Broadcast Video Production

    Periodically
    Development of communication systems for nonbroadcast purposes. Focuses on writing, researching, planning and producing videotape programs for users with specific needs and audiences. Students work with clients through all phases of production from initial contact to completion and presentation of program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 64. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 150 - Independent Studies/Readings

    Fall, Spring, Summer
    Individualized courses designed to fill gaps in the student’s knowledge of audio, video, or film.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of department chairperson. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Ordinarily open to seniors in the Department of Audio/Video/Film who are exceptionally capable of independent work. Students majoring in the BA in Media Arts program should incorporate two or three areas studied within the discipline and should demonstrate the student’s ability to relate one discipline to another. Before registering for this course, the prospective student must find a member of the department who will agree, in writing, to serve as instructor.

    Credits: 1-3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 151 - Independent Studies/Readings

    Fall, Spring, Summer
    Individualized courses designed to fill gaps in the student’s knowledge of audio, video, or film.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of department chairperson. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Ordinarily open to seniors in the Department of Audio/Video/Film who are exceptionally capable of independent work. Students majoring in the BA in Media Arts program should incorporate two or three areas studied within the discipline and should demonstrate the student’s ability to relate one discipline to another. Before registering for this course, the prospective student must find a member of the department who will agree, in writing, to serve as instructor.

    Credits: 1-3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 152 - The Radio Industry

    A study of current principles and practices of radio programming, marketing and sales, promotions, and radio management for commercial and public radio. The course highlights organizational, technological, and ethical issues facing the radio industry today.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 111 and 131. Not for liberal arts credit. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

  • AVF 158 - Film Authorship

    Once a year
    Studies of the concepts of film authorship and the auteur theory as applied to the work of particular directors and other filmmaking personnel. Possible topics include the films of Hitchcock, Truffaut, Bergman, or Kubrick, among others; the star as auteur; and the producer or studio as auteur.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 10. May be repeated for credit when subject matter varies.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 161 - Advanced Audio Production

    Spring
    Theories and practices of advanced audio production techniques. Course includes conceptualizing, producing, directing, recording, editing and mixing multi-track audio projects. Students are required to be available for production and laboratory time beyond scheduled class time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 41; or permission of instructor. Admission to class by permission of department. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 164 - Advanced Television Production I

    Fall, Spring
    An advanced practicum dealing with creative production in aesthetic and technical phases. Students are responsible for all phases of producing a weekly television series.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 64. No liberal arts credit. Open to juniors and seniors only. Admission to class by permission of department. (Formerly AVF 164 & 165, Advanced Television Production.)

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 165 - Advanced Television Production II

    Spring
    An advanced practicum dealing with creative production in aesthetic and technical phases. Students are responsible for all phases of producing independent television programs of various genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 164. No liberal arts credit. Open to seniors only. Admission to class by permission of department. (Formerly AVF 164 & 165, Advanced Television Production.)

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 167 - Advanced Film Production Workshop

    Fall, Spring
    A study of three major areas of 16mm film production: cinematography (including lighting), sound, and editing. The semester is divided into three segments, one devoted to area, to allow participants to gain proficiency in the technical aspects of shooting film, recording sound (sync and dubbed), and editing multiple tracks. Equipment is provided but students will have expenses for film and processing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 47. Admission to class by permission of department. No liberal arts credit. Note: When taken in the fall, this course is the first half of a one-year sequence that continues with AVF 168 in the spring. When taken in the spring, it is a stand-alone course.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 168 - Senior Film Projects

    Spring
    Approaching film as a unique means of aesthetic expression, each student participates in a group production of an original student-scripted film. The group participates in every step from story conference through final-edited print. Emphasis is on making aesthetic decisions to create a short narrative film as each student learns all functions but masters one during production and post-production. Equipment is provided but students will have significant expenses for all other aspects of production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    AVF 167. Admission to class by permission of department. Note: This course may only be taken as the second half of a one-year sequence that begins with AVF 167 in the fall.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 170 - Internship Program

    Fall, January, Spring, Summer
    An internship program provides an opportunity for students to apply their classroom experience to an appropriate professional work setting. Students work with an assigned faculty sponsor and an on-site supervisor. They work a requisite number of hours, keep a daily journal, and write midterm and final papers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior class standing; GPA of 2.5 or better overall, the successful completion of 12 s.h. in the major, of which 6 s.h. must be in residence; and an intermediate level course in major. Pass/D+/D/Fail grade only. Students must be approved for admission into the program before registering. Applications to the program, with information about deadlines, are available in the AVF department office. May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h. AVF 170 and AVF 174 can be taken in combination for no more than 6 credits. (Formerly 170, 171, Internships.)

    Credits: 1-3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 174 - Advanced Video/Television Internship

    An advanced video/TV production internship in which students apply concepts and knowledge acquired in the classroom to “real-world” production settings as chosen by the department. student works with an assigned faculty sponsor and an on-site supervisor as determined by the host organization. In addition, each student is expected to devote a requisite number of hours per week at the internship site, keep a weekly journal, attend weekly classes on campus, and write regular reports, including a culminating final term paper. Student interns are also expected to create a sample production reel of projects or assignments worked on in the field and to make presentations to other students concurrently enrolled in the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    1) junior class standing; 2) the successful completion of at least 6 s.h. of AVF classes in residence; 3) GPA of 2.7 or better in the major; and 4) AVF 164. Students must obtain approval by the department before registering. Applications, with information about deadlines, are available in the AVF department office. AVF 170 and AVF 174 can be taken in combination for no more than 6 credits. No liberal arts credit. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

  • AVF 180-189A-Z - Special Topics

    Periodically
    Designed to meet the needs of individual and specific groups of students interested in special topics not covered by other course offerings. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) and added to the course number. Any course may be taken a number of times as long as there is a different letter designation each time it is taken.

    Credits: 1-3 s.h.
  

  • AVF 199 - Departmental Honors

    Fall, Spring
    Individual research project in student’s major area, under tutorial supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of chairperson, prior to registration, is required. Open only to majors in the Department of Audio/Video/Film who are eligible according to the criteria listed on page 76, and who desire to graduate with departmental honors. Students should normally start work with their faculty adviser in the semester preceding their registration for this course.

    Credits: 3 s.h.

Biochemistry (BCHM)
  
  

  • BCHM 162 - Molecular Biochemistry I

    Fall
    Mechanisms of enzyme action (the active site); physical-organic interpretation of biochemical reaction mechanisms; enzyme kinetics; biochemical energetics; chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides and lipids; interactions of large molecules; the genetic code; protein synthesis; molecular biology. (3 hours lecture.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHEM 132A. Same as CHEM 162, BIO 162.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • BCHM 163 - Molecular Biochemistry II

    Every other Spring
    Selected topics in biochemistry; focus on the control of biochemical processes. Topics may include control of replication, transcription and translation; ribosomes; chromosomes; biochemistry of cancer; allosteric control; membrane structure and function in metabolic and hormonal control mechanisms. (3 hours lecture.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BCHM 162. Same as CHEM 163.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • BCHM 173 - Experimental Biochemistry

    Spring
    A laboratory course in biochemical methodology. Experiments which illustrate biochemical concepts are emphasized. As time permits, the student will carry out experiments in the following areas: biochemical assays; enzymes (isolation, kinetics); chromatography and electrophoresis; clinical chemistry; physical chemistry of nucleic acids and proteins; radioisotope methodology. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BCHM 162 and CHEM 109. Same as CHEM 173. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
  

  • BCHM 182 - Biochemical Research

    Fall, Spring
    The student conducts research under the direction of a faculty member on some topic of mutual interest. The problem will involve both laboratory and library work. (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per credit.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of faculty member and chairperson. The number of credits will be decided on before registration. Same as CHEM 182. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 1-3 s.h.
  

  • BCHM 183 - Biochemical Research

    Fall, Spring
    The student conducts research under the direction of a faculty member on some topic of mutual interest. The problem will involve both laboratory and library work. (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per credit.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 182; permission of faculty member and chairperson. The number of credits will be decided on before registration. Same as CHEM 183. No liberal arts credit.

    Credits: 1-3 s.h.

Biology (BIO)
  

  • BIO 3 - (NS) Biology in Society

    Fall, Spring, Summer
    Laboratory and lecture course designed to introduce the student to tenets of modern biology and provide scientific background for current issues involving biology in society. Consideration of the basic principles of ecology, evolution by natural selection, Mendelian and human genetics, and basic gene expression form a foundation for understanding ozone depletion, global warming, loss of habitat, pesticide and antibiotic resistance, and genetic engineering. Laboratory time is used to demonstrate the scientific method, isolate DNA, and provide a hands-on opportunity to survey the Five Kingdoms of living organisms. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • BIO 4 - (NS) Human Biology

    Fall, Spring
    Intended for non-science majors. Lecture and laboratory course designed to introduce students to the basics of human anatomy, physiology, health, and disease. Course focuses on the systems of the vertebrate body: muscular, skeletal, endocrine, nervous, circulatory, immune, respiratory, reproductive, and digestive. Emphasis is placed on using the scientific method to gain new knowledge about how the human body works. Laboratory sessions are used to learn basic microscope technique, investigate the structure and function of the body, and to design and carry out experiments. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • BIO 7 - First-Year Biology Seminar

    This course is recommended for all first-year biology majors and others who are considering majoring in biology. Seminar topics vary annually. Each section will cover a different topic that reflects the interest of the specific professor leading the seminar. Students will participate in group discussions. They will gain experience in objective analysis and in gathering and presenting information through short writing assignments and an oral presentation. Students will design the syllabus to reflect their collective interest in the specific topic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 1 s.h.
  

  • BIO 10 - Genetics and Society

    Fundamental laws of hereditary transmission, gene function and genes in populations. Impact of genetic knowledge on society as a whole and consideration of when application of this knowledge may be beneficial or harmful to society. (3 hours lecture.) Recommended for students in psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, education, political science, etc.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Not open to biology majors. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  

  • BIO 11 - (NS) Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics

    This course provides an introduction to basic cell structure and function and the genetic basis of inheritance. Topics covered include: basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and cellular respiration, genetics and molecular biology. This course is designed to be the first required biology course for biology majors. Also recommended for majors in other sciences, pre-health professional, re-veterinary students and undeclared students considering science as a major. Majors in other disciplines are strongly advised to take BIO 3 or 4 to fulfill a laboratory science requirement. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, 1 hour workshop, recitation.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 4 s.h.
  

  • BIO 12 - (NS) Animal Form and Function

    This introductory course covers the biology of the major groups of animals, both vertebrate and invertebrate. Various systems will be discussed (e.g., respiration, nutrition) with emphasis on both the regulatory principle of homeostasis and on the cellular basis of system function. Course designed for biology majors. Also recommended for majors in other sciences, prehealth professional, pre-veterinary students and undeclared students considering science as a major. Majors in other disciplines are strongly advised to take Bio 3 or 4 to fulfill a laboratory science requirement. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one hour workshop/recitation.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 11. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 4 s.h.
  

  • BIO 13 - (NS) Prokaryotes, Protists, Fungi and Plants

    This course is an introduction to the study of prokaryotes, protists, fungi and plants, with a special consideration of plant systems. Lectures will briefly survey species diversity while emphasizing common themes among biological systems, such as energy flow, metabolism, communication and reproduction. Labs use both demonstration and experimental design to substantiate and expand topics covered in lecture. Lectures and labs provide an integrated approach to understanding the relationships between biochemistry, physiology, form and function at various levels of organization (cellular, tissue and organ). (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 11, 12. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 4 s.h.
  

  • BIO 14 - (NS) Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

    This course will introduce students to the evolutionary and ecological processes that affect individual organisms, populations and communities. Topics of study include the unity and diversity of life, the complex web of ecological interactions between organisms and their environment, and the evolutionary mechanisms that shape life’s diversity. In addition, related topics of current interest, such as biodiversity, conservation, and behavioral ecology will be considered. This class is required for biology majors, and relies on students having a foundation in cell biology and genetics, as provided through the prerequisite course, BIO 11. The laboratory component of this class emphasizes hands-on learning through a combination of field work, interactive computer simulations, and classroom laboratories that stress student participation and critical thought. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 11, 12 and 13 or permission of instructor. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 4 s.h.
  

  • BIO 23 - Developmental Biology

    Spring
    A study of the morphological events that occur during embryogenesis combined with an investigation of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie these events. Surveys the development of a number of animals that have become standard models for studies in developmental biology. Laboratory work includes preparation and investigation of timed embryos, chemical and microsurgical manipulation of embryos, use of molecular markers, tissue culture techniques. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 135 and 137. (Formerly Embryology.)

    Credits: 4 s.h.
  
  

  • BIO 25 - General Microbiology

    An introduction to the cell structure, metabolism and genetics of both procaryotic and eucaryotic microorganisms. Basic human immunology is also examined with emphasis on host/pathogen interactions. Laboratory experiments explore the growth requirements of variety of microbes as well as the control of microbial growth.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies Program: BIO 11 and 12; CHEM 3A & 4A, 3B & 4B. Credit not awarded toward major in biology, nor will credit be given for both BIO 143 and BIO 25. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. This course has received provisional approval.

    Credits: 4 s.h.
  

  • BIO 50 - Biology of Human Nutrition

    Spring
    Introduction to the biological, chemical and cultural basics of human nutrition: nutrients, metabolism, energy balance, and human diets. Analysis of dietary trends and fashions in terms of human physiology and culture. (3 hours lecture.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Recommended for nonmajors. No credit toward major in biology. (Formerly Human Nutrition.)

    Credits: 3 s.h.
  
 

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