2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Course Descriptions
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Astronomy (ASTR) |
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ASTR 012 - (NS) Stars and Galaxies Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring
Elementary treatment of stellar and galactic astronomy, tracing the development of ideas to the present time. Accompanying laboratory illustrates measurements appropriate to stellar and galactic astronomy. Students in daytime sections will be required to attend several evening observing sessions during the semester, dynamically scheduled to account for the weather. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit given for this course or ASTR 010 , not both. Lab fee additional.
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ASTR 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 012F or 012S seminar.
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ASTR 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3 Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 012F or 012S seminar.
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ASTR 014F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4 Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests. Students in daytime sections will be required to attend several evening observing sessions during the semester, dynamically scheduled to account for the weather. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 014F or 012F seminar and only one 014S or 012S seminar. Lab fee additional.
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ASTR 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4 Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests. Students in daytime sections will be required to attend several evening observing sessions during the semester, dynamically scheduled to account for the weather. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 014F or 012F seminar and only one 014S or 012S seminar. Lab fee additional.
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ASTR 031 - Frontiers of Astronomy: Black Holes, Pulsars, Supernovae and Quasars Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
Recently discovered astronomical objects are presented from the point of view of the nonphysics major. Cosmological theories such as the Big Bang theory are considered in terms of present day observational effects.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: ASTR 011 , 012 .
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ASTR 031L - Frontiers of Astronomy: Observations and Experimentalism Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
Observational and/or simulation/computer experimental explorations of recently discovered astronomical objects, presented from the point of view of the nonphysics major. Cosmological theories such as the Big Bang theory are considered in terms of present day observational effects. Students will make oral presentations of their results.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: ASTR 011 , 012 . Satisfies the intermediate/advanced laboratory requirement.
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ASTR 190 - Independent Studies Semester Hours: 1-3 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. Students will make an oral presentation of their results.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: ASTR 031 or permission of department chairperson. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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ASTR 190L - Independent Studies Laboratory Semester Hours: 1-3 Periodically
Advanced observational and/or simulation/computer experimental 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, and computer modeling. A detailed essay is required. Students will make oral presentation of their results.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Satisfies the intermediate/advanced laboratory requirement.
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
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BBA 001 - Microsoft Excel Associate Semester Hours: No Credit This course represents the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate Certification Exam.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Co-requisite: IT 015
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BBA 002 - Microsoft Excel Expert Semester Hours: No Credit This course represents the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert Certification Exam.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Corequisite: IT 015
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BBA 100 - Business and Society: Foundations for Professional Development Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring
An introduction to the role that business serves in society, emphasizing the value of change and innovation in a dynamic, global environment. Students will become familiar with business terminology and concepts relevant to all enterprises. Employing an integrated perspective, students gain an understanding of the interdependencies between functional disciplines and how each contributes to value creation. The challenges and opportunities created by the changing legal and regulatory landscape; heightened global competition; economic pressures; and technological innovations and demands for socially-responsible practices are also explored. Students’ personal and professional achievement is cultivated by emphasizing career exploration and preparation skills. Industry leaders discuss their career development and students engage in mandatory Career Center programs.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. This course is a BBA degree requirement for first-year students. Students must complete this course by the end of the third semester or as soon as they declare themselves as a student or major in the business school. Internal and external transfer students who have taken 9 credits in at least three different areas of business will be waived from this course but may take it if they so wish.
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BBA 110 - Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Data Science Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring
This course introduces Design Thinking concepts in the context of Data Science. Design Thinking is an iterative process to understand user requirements and redefine business problems to identify solutions that may not be apparent. Design Thinking is critically important to solve problems in a creative way in our business, society, and daily lives. Data Science techniques will include constructing models to predict outcomes and discover underlying patterns, exploring the scientific method for data-driven projects, understanding data analytics tools including machine-learning algorithms, and acquiring skills in data visualization techniques. Throughout this course, students will learn how to use design thinking, powered by data science techniques, through industry-use cases and hands-on labs.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: MKT101, FIN101, MGT110. Junior class standing or above. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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BBA 115 - Blockchain for Business Semester Hours: 3 This is an introductory course in fundamentals of blockchain. The emphasis will be on theory, innovative concepts, related use cases, and design thinking through group challenges for blockchain applications. Students are assigned readings covering the latest emerging technology platforms and required to complete a project in one of the functional areas of business as supervised by a team of faculty from different departments. The focus is concepts and fundamentals and evaluating the design process.
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BBA 120 - Artificial Intelligence for Business Semester Hours: 3 This is an introductory course on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its impact on business. The emphasis will be on background concepts, related use cases, ethical implications, and design thinking through group challenges for artificial intelligence applications in various business fields. Through readings and practical application, students will build and develop introductory skills in artificial intelligence, and evaluate the design process for artificial intelligence solutions to business problems.
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BBA 131 - Practicum in Sports Management Semester Hours: 3 A practicum course in sports management related to a specific track. In this practicum, students will develop the design for a meaningful sports management project. This project must have a practical business goal, and rely on data that can be reasonably collected. Based on their design, students then carry out their projects under the instructor’s guidance. Students will prepare a report and give a presentation for their projects. This project should exhibit the student’s ability to apply the methods and techniques that they have learned in the previous courses in the program.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: MGT131, MKT126, FIN131 and at least one additional course in the major. Senior class standing.
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BBA 153 A-Z - Experiential Learning Semester Hours: 1-3 Fall, January, Spring, Summer
An experiential learning course in which students learn about specific areas of business by participating in experiential activities that may include, but not limited to, special consulting projects, participating in student competitions, and discipline-based community service projects. Students are required to produce a scholarly document that is related to the tasks performed in the activity.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Junior class standing or above. Course prerequisites as stated in the course schedule depending upon the project and permission of the Dean’s Office. NOTE: Students may take this course for 1, 2, or 3 s.h., and may take the course more than once, with a maximum of 3 s.h. earned. Credits earned count toward general degree requirements but do not satisfy major requirements.
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Biochemistry (BCHM) |
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BCHM 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 012F or 012S seminar.
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BCHM 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3 Periodically
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 012F or 012S seminar.
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BCHM 014F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4 Periodically
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 014F or 012F seminar and only one 014S or 012S seminar.
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BCHM 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4 Periodically
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 014F or 012F seminar and only one 014S or 012S seminar.
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BCHM 071 - Basic Biochemistry Semester Hours: 2 Periodically
Basic principles of biochemistry for physician assistant studies majors. Biochemistry of enzymes, carbohydrate metabolism, protein synthesis. (2 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: One semester of organic chemistry: CHEM 132 or CHEM 135 . For physician assistant studies students only. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No credit for this course and CHEM 071 or BCHM 162 . No credit for a major or minor in chemistry.
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BCHM 162 - Foundations of Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Structure and function of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids; enzyme action, allosteric interactions, kinetics, reaction mechanisms; membrane structure and function; major metabolic pathways and their regulation; synthesis and breakdown of glycogen; bioenergetics. (3-hour lecture, 1-hour recitation.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: CHEM 132 or CHEM 135 .
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BCHM 163 - Bio-Organic Chemistry of Metabolism Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Selected topics in biochemistry. Topics may include biosynthesis and metabolism of lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids; mechanism and control of replication, transcription, and translation; ribosomes; chromosomes; allosteric control; membrane structure and function in metabolic and hormonal control mechanisms; photosynthesis; DNA technology. (3 hours lecture).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: CHEM 132 or CHEM 135 and BCHM 162.
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BCHM 164 - Bioinorganic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
The exploration of the function of inorganic species in living systems including electrolytes, mineralization, structural, enzymatic and redox systems. Current topics will be covered by review of relevant research articles.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BCHM 162 and CHEM 139 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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BCHM 173 - Experimental Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3 Spring
This course covers routine and advanced techniques in biochemistry. Theory underlying the techniques is covered in lectures. Techniques are learned in the context of interrelated experiments that address a single research problem. Techniques to be covered include homology modeling of proteins, site-directed mutagenesis, bacterial transformation and microbiological techniques, recombinant protein expression and chromatographic purification, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, PCR, enzyme characterization by initial rate kinetics, and UV-vis spectrophotometry. Students present research results in written and oral formats (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BCHM 162 ; CHEM 109 . No liberal arts credit. Lab fee additional.
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BCHM 176 - Seminar in Biochemistry Semester Hours: 1 Spring
Students report on recent journal articles and classical papers in biochemistry. Their impact on current research is considered. (1-hour seminar.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of instructor; BCHM 162 .
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BCHM 182 - Biochemical Research Semester Hours: 1-3 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.) Students are required to present research work orally and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of faculty member and chairperson. The number of credits will be decided on before registration. No liberal arts credit.
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BCHM 183 - Biochemical Research Semester Hours: 1-3 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.) Students are required to present research work orally and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 182 ; permission of faculty member and chairperson. The number of credits will be decided on before registration. No liberal arts credit.
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BCHM 198 - Departmental Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-3 Fall, Summer
Capstone research project in biochemistry for students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 chemistry course work. Students complete a research project including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per s.h.) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are required to present research work orally for departmental honors, and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BCHM 182 or 183 and/or permission of instructor. Total research credits among the BCHM 182-183, 198-199 series must be at least 3 s.h. The number of s.h. are determined by the student and faculty member prior to registration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Credit given for this course or BCHM 182H, not both. (Formerly BCHM 182H, Honors Undergraduate Research.)
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BCHM 199 - Departmental Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-3 Spring
Capstone research project in biochemistry for students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 chemistry course work. Students complete a research project including laboratory and library work (1-hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per s.h.) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are required to present research work orally for departmental honors and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BCHM 182 or 183 and/or permission of instructor. Total research credits among the BCHM 182-183, 198-199 series must be at least 3 s.h. The number of s.h. are determined by the student and faculty member prior to registration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Credit given for this course or BCHM 183H, not both. (Formerly BCHM 183H, Honors Undergraduate Research.)
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Biology (BIOL) |
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BIOL 004 - (NS) Human Biology Semester Hours: 3 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.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Cannot be taken after successfully completing BIO 012 or BIOL 112 with a grade of C- or better. Credit for BIOL 004 or BIO 004. Lab fee additional.
(Fomerly BIO 004)
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BIOL 004L - (NS) Human Biology Lab Semester Hours: 0 This lab corresponds to the BIOL 004 (NS) Human Biology lecture course.
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BIOL 008 - iAM Metacognition and Writing Seminar Semester Hours: 0 A metacognition and writing seminar intended for students who have been accepted into the iAM program. The seminar will focus on developing metacognitive skills by exposing students to educational models intended to prompt reflection and assist students in identifying areas for improvement in various educational domains such as motivation, study skills, and self-regulation.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Only open to students admitted to the iAM program.
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BIOL 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3 Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 012F or 012S seminar.
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BIOL 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3 Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 012F or 012S seminar.
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BIOL 014F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4 Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 014F or 012F seminar and only one 014S or 012S seminar.
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BIOL 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4 Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 014F or 012F seminar and only one 014S or 012S seminar.
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BIOL 111 - (NS) Introduction to the Big Ideas in Biology Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring, Summer
This is the introductory semester of the sequence of biology courses required for the major. In lecture you will be introduced to the Big Ideas in Biology (BIBs): 1) Evolution, 2) Structure and Function, 3) Information Flow 4) Energy and Pathways, and 5) Systems. BIBs will be elaborated in the context of current social issues, focusing on how knowledge from the biological sciences is essential for solving societal problems. This course is also open to all nonmajors. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Biology majors or majors in other sciences, pre-health professional, pre-veterinary students and undeclared students considering science as a major who plan to take BIOL 112 and 113 are required to take BIOL 111 first if their high school GPA is less than 3.4. Cannot be taken after successfully completing BIO 012 or BIOL 112 with a grade of C- or better.
(Formerly Bio 003). Credit is given for either BIO 003 or BIOL 111.
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BIOL 111L - (NS) Introduction to the Big Ideas in Biology Lab Semester Hours: 0 This lab corresponds to the BIOL 111L (NS) Big Ideas in Biology lecture course.
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BIOL 112L - (NS) General Biology I Semester Hours: 0 This lab course is designed for biology majors and recommended for majors in other sciences, pre-health professionals, pre-veterinary students, and undeclared students considering science as a major. Students in other majors are strongly advised to take BIOL 111 (formerly BIO 003) or BIOL 004 (formerly BIO 004) to fulfill laboratory science requirements. This course may involve the dissection of dead animals in a laboratory. If students taking this course have moral, ethical, or religious beliefs that prevent them from participating, they need to discuss available alternatives to these activities with the chairperson of the Department of Biology.
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BIOL 113L - (NS) General Biology II Semester Hours: 0 This course is designed for biology majors. Also recommended for majors in other sciences, pre-health professional, pre-veterinary students, and undeclared students considering science as a major. Majors in other disciplines are strongly advised to take BIOL 111 or BIOL 004 to fulfill a laboratory science requirement.
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BIOL 120 - Evolution, Ecology and Behavior Semester Hours: 4 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. Related topics of current interest, such as biodiversity, conservation, and behavioral ecology will be considered.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 , and Bio 012 or BIOL 112 ; Biology major or permission of instructor. Credit is given for either BIOL 120 or BIO 014.
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BIOL 121 - General Physiology Semester Hours: 3 A comprehensive introduction to the physiology of multicellular eukaryotic organisms, with emphasis on the comparative study of plant and animal functions. Topics will include how plants and animals regulate internal environments, acquire nutrition, transport materials, respond to stimuli, transfer information via chemical and/or electrochemical signals, and reproduce.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113, BIO 012 or BIOL 112. Biology major or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 122 - Genetics Semester Hours: 4 Fall, Spring
Fundamental laws concerning the transmission and interaction of genes (4 hours lecture).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 , BIO 012 or BIOL 112 . Biology or Pre-Medical Studies major or permission of instructor. Credit is given for either BIOL 122 or BIO 135.
(Formerly BIO 135).
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BIOL 126 - Laboratory Skills in Cell and Molecular Biology Semester Hours: 2 This course is designed to provide biology majors with a fundamental understanding of how biologists develop research questions, design experiments, analyze data, and report their findings to the scientific community. This course approaches that skill set using the cell and molecular biology of model species. Students will develop skills in the scientific process, including data collection, literature searches and data mining, hypothesis development, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, laboratory notebooks, basic molecular biological skills, and written or oral communication of research results. Recitations will more fully develop topics in lab. (3 hour laboratory, 1 hour recitation).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 , BIO 012 or BIOL 112 . Biology, neuroscience, pre-medical Studies, neuroscience majors, or permission of instructor. Credit is given only for this course, BIOL 127 , BIOL 128 , BIOL 129 , BIO 013, OR BIO 015. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 127 - Laboratory Skills in Ecology and Evolution Semester Hours: 2 This course is designed to provide biology majors with a fundamental understanding of how biologists develop research questions, design experiments, analyze data, and report their findings to the scientific community. This course approaches that skill set using the ecology and evolution of prokaryotics and/or eukaryotics. Students will develop skills in the scientific process, including data collection, literature searches and data mining, hypothesis development, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and written or oral communication of research results. Recitations will more fully develop topics in lab. (3 hour laboratory, 1 hour recitation).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 , BIO 012 or BIOL 112 . Biology, neuroscience, urban ecology majors, or permission of instructor. Credit is given only for this course, BIOL 126 , BIOL 128 , BIOL 129 , BIO 013, or BIO 015. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 128 - Laboratory Skills in Genetics Semester Hours: 2 BIOL 129 This course is designed to provide biology majors with a fundamental understanding of how biologists develop research questions, design experiments, analyze data, and report their findings to the scientific community. This course approaches that skillset using the genetics of model species. Students will develop skills in the scientific process, including data collection, literature searches, and data mining, hypothesis development, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, laboratory notebooks, basic molecular biological skills, and written or oral communication of research results. Recitations will more fully develop topics in lab. (3-hour laboratory, 1-hour recitation).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 , BIO 012 or BIOL 112 . Biology, neuroscience, pre-medical studies, neuroscience majors, or permission of instructor. Credit is given only for this course, BIOL 126 , BIOL 127 , BIOL 129 , BIO 013, or BIO 015. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 129 - Laboratory Skills in Organismal Form and Function Semester Hours: 2 Fall, Spring
The course is designed to provide sophomore-level biology majors with a fundamental understanding of how biologists develop research questions, design experiments, analyze data, and report their findings to the scientific community. This course explores form and function using prokaryotic or eukaryotic organismal models. Students will develop skills in the scientific process, including data collection, literature searches, and data mining, hypothesis development, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation, and written or oral communication of research results. Recitations will more fully develop topics in lab. (3-hour laboratory, 1-hour recitation).
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 , BIO 012 or BIOL 112 . Biology, neuroscience, pre-medical studies, neuroscience majors, or permission of instructor. Credit is given only for this course, BIOL 126 , BIOL 127 , BIOL 128 , BIO 013, OR BIO 015. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 130 - Neurobiology Semester Hours: 3 Fall
In this course student will study the biology of the nervous system. The course topics will include neuronal cell structure and cellular physiology, synapse structure and physiology, intra- and intercellular signaling systems, gross organization of the brain and spinal cord, development of the nervous system, processing of sensory information, programming of motor responses, and higher functions such as learning, memory, cognition and speech.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: NEUR 001 or BIO 089 ; NEUR 002 or BIOL 121 and 123 . Credit is given for BIOL 130 or BIO 142.
(Formerly BIO 142.)
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BIOL 132 - Developmental Neurobiology Semester Hours: 3 A study of the morphological events that occur during the development of the nervous system combined with an investigation of the basic cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie these events. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the mammalian nervous system. The course topics will include the morphogenesis of the central and peripheral nervous systems, the cellular and genetic mechanisms underlying neural induction, neurogenesis, regionalization, synapse formation and synaptic plasticity.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113, BIO 012 or BIOL 112, and BIO 137 or BIOL 123; OR BIO 011 or BIOL 113, BIO 012 or BIOL 112, NEUR 001, and NEUR 002;
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BIOL 136 - General Ecology Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
Lecture and discussion of the basic principles determining the distribution and abundance of individuals, populations and species, including ecological tests of adaptation. Structure and relationships at the population, community, landscape, and biosphere levels. Emphasis on applied topics such as ancient and contemporary climate change, management of pest, harvested, and rare species.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 ; BIO 012 or BIOL 112 ; BIO 013, 014, 015, or BIOL 120; or permission of instructor. Credit for either BIOL 136 or BIO 114.
(Formerly BIO 114).
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BIOL 138 - Field Ecology Semester Hours: 1-3 Spring
The content of this course is variable among offerings. In general, it includes an introduction to the methodology of modern ecology and the natural history of selected ecological communities. Students will learn to identify different animal, plant, and fungal species out-of-doors, learn about their ecological roles and requirements, and may design and conduct experiments and observations to better understand their ecology. This course emphasizes fieldwork and hands-on experience, as well as enhancing skills reading and writing scientific papers concerning field biology, and using basic statistical analysis to evaluate research results.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011, 012, 013, 014, 015; or BIOL 112 , 113 ; or permission of instructor. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 139 - Coastal Marine Biology Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
A field-oriented course on the biological, chemical, geological and physical features of coasts and seas. Lectures and field work examine the natural history of marine species from habitats such as coral reefs, mangroves, mudflats, rocky shores, salt marshes and sandy beaches. Students investigate the ecological role and adaptations of species in the major habitats of the selected geographic region for the course. Field sampling techniques will be used to study factors that influence the abundance and distribution of marine species. (Equivalent to 3 hours lecture/recitation and 3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Permission of instructor. Includes study-abroad component in January session; fee varies depending on location and content of course. Lab fee additional.
Credit for either BIOL 139 or BIO 109A. (Formerly BIO 109A.)
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BIOL 140 - Human Physiology Semester Hours: 4 Spring
This course provides an understanding of the complex physiological mechanisms by which the human body functions in health and disease, with a general emphasis on structure – function relationships, mechanisms of homeostasis, and pathophysiology. Emphasis is given to the concepts that are most frequently encountered in primary care clinical practice. (4 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Genetics (BIO 135 or BIOL 122) or Cell Biology (BIO 137 or BIOL 123 ); CHEM 003A and CHEM 004A , 003B and CHEM 004B . Course designed for students in the Pre-Physician’s Assistant Program. Credit not awarded toward major in biology. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better to register for this course. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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BIOL 141 - Cell Biology of Disease Semester Hours: 3 Uncovering the root cause of human diseases is the key to discovering cures and informing treatments. This course will explore the current state of research into the cellular mechanisms that cause various diseases, including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIOL 123 or BIO 137; or BIOL 122 or BIO 135; and BIO 013, 014, 015 or one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL126, 127, 128, or 129).
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BIOL 144 - Animal Physiology Semester Hours: 4 Periodically
Principles of operation and integration common to a broad range of living systems in animals, from the cellular to the organismal level. Structure/function relationships are stressed along with underlying physico-chemcial mechanisms (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 ; Bio 012 or BIOL 112 ; BIO 015 or one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126 , 127 , 128 or 129 ); BIO 013 and 014, or BIOL 121; CHEM 003A and 004A , 003B and 004B ; PHYS 001A and 002A , 001B and 002B or 011A and 012A , 011B , 012B ; or permission of instructor. Fulfills one of the two upper-level lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.
Credit for either BIOL 144 or BIO 144. (Formerly BIO 144.)
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BIOL 145 - Hormones and Behavior Semester Hours: 3 Spring
From a comparative perspective, this course considers how endocrine systems modulate behaviors, with a focus on the ways in which the behaviors in question fit into the organism’s natural history.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011, 012, 013, 014 and 015; or NEUR 001, 002; or two courses chosen from BIOL 120, 121, 122, or 123 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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BIOL 148 - Plant Cell Biology and Development Semester Hours: 4 Periodically
Course is designed to emphasize the dynamic exchange of information between the environment, cells, tissues and organs that controls morphogenesis and development to establish the functional plant. Using a mechanistic approach, the course will explore how plants change developmental processes in order to survive in an ever-changing environment. The lab will be a combination of descriptive and experimental components designed to emphasize the approaches common to the study of plant development. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 135 or BIOL 122 ; BIO 137 or BIOL 123 ; BIO 015 or; one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126 , BIOL 127 , 128 , or BIOL 129 ); or permission of instructor. Fulfills one of the two upper-level lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 149 - Plant Physiology Semester Hours: 4 Periodically
Plant functions including water relations, transpiration, photosynthesis, respiration, mineral nutrition, translocation, photoperiodism and plant hormones. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 013 or BIOL 121; BIO 015 or one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126, BIOL 127, BIOL 128, or BIOL 129); or permission of instructor. Fulfills one of the two upper-level lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 155 - Marine Biology Semester Hours: 4 Periodically
The study of marine organisms and their adaptation to various habitats including intertidal, pelagic, deep sea and coral reefs. In the laboratory component, students investigate the biology of marine species through field work and lab studies. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 013, 014, or one additional required course (BIOL 120, 121, 122, 123 , or 124 ); BIO 015 or one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126 , 127 , 128 , or 129 ); or permission of instructor. Fulfills one of the two upper-level lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.
Credit for BIOL 155 or BIO 181. (Formerly offered as BIO 181.)
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BIOL 156 - Conservation Biology Semester Hours: 2 Periodically
Lecture and discussion of the basic principles of the conservation of biological diversity, including input from genetics, ecology, behavior, economics, sociology, philosophy and political science. Review of the main causes of extinction events past and present, and practices that enhance conservation of diversity. The interaction of science and management will be emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 013, 014, and 015, or BIOL 120; or permission of instructor.
Credit for either BIOL 156 or BIO 115. (Formerly BIO 115.)
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BIOL 157 - Ornithology Semester Hours: 4 Every other year
Basic biology of birds emphasizing their unique characteristics and the selective forces responsible for their evolution. Laboratory work is almost entirely in the field and will emphasize the behavior, ecology, migration and identification of birds.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 015 or one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126 , 127 , 128 , or 129 ); BIO 013 and 014, or BIOL 120 or 121; or permission of instructor. The course may require occasional Saturday field trips. Fulfills one of the two upper-level lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.
Credit for either BIOL 157 or BIO 108. (Formerly BIO 108.)
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BIOL 159 - Mammalian Biology Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
An introduction to the study of mammals with special consideration of human beings in the context of mammalian origins and evolution. Focuses on adaptive radiation in morphology, reproduction, ecology, and behavior.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Either BIO 011, 012, 013, 014, 015; or BIOL 120 or 121; or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 162 - Molecular Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
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.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIOL 112 , 113 ;CHEM 132 or CHEM 135 , 137 . Credit is given for this course or BCHM 162 , not both.
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BIOL 164 - Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy Semester Hours: 3 Fall
A technique-based course designed to introduce students to the scanning electron microscope and its application in biological research.
Students learn to prepare specimens for examination with an electron microscope and how to produce and interpret resulting electron micrographs. Students will be expected to propose and complete a research project. Fulfills one of the two lab courses required for a biology major. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 013 and 014, or one additional required course (BIOL 120, 121, 122 , 123 , or 124 ); BIO 015 or one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126 , 127 , 128 , or 129 ); or permission of instructor. Fulfills one of the two upper-level lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.
Credit for either BIO 90A, BIO 164, or BIOL 164. (Formerly BIO 90A and BIO 164.)
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BIOL 165 - Environmental Microbiology Semester Hours: 4 Periodically
This course will introduce upper-level undergraduates to traditional microbiology and molecular methods as they are applied to problems related to environmental microbiology and microbial biotechnology. In class students will discuss concepts and current scientific literature on how microbial ecology tools can be used in environmental microbial research. The laboratory portion of the course will range from field work and environmental sample collection, to training in classic microbiology, molecular techniques and microbial genomic analyses.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 025.or BIOL 134; one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126 , 127 , 128 , or 129 ). Lab fee additional.
Credit for BIOL 165 or BIO 132. (Formerly BIO 132.)
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BIOL 166 - Techniques in Genetics Semester Hours: 4 Students will investigate the genetic basis of phenotypes in model organisms utilizing modern genetics techniques. Students are required to prepare individual or group-based oral presentations, using appropriate computer-based technologies. Students will design independent experimental projects while developing scientific writing and presentation skills. Extensive critical reading of primary literature is required. 1 hour lecture, 5 hours lab.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIOL 123 (or BIO 137) or BIOL 122 (or BIO 135); one Laboratory Skills Course (BIOL 126, 127, 128, or 129) or BIO 013, 014 and 015. Fulfills one of the upper-level two lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 167 - Techniques in Cell Biology Semester Hours: 4 Once thought to be the purview only of cell and molecular biologists, molecular and cellular methods are now commonly used to solve problems in all sub-disciplines of biology, including conservation, ecology and physiology. Discussion and application of the methods used during the study of membrane trafficking and cell signaling in human cell culture. Topics include CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, RNA interference, protein structure and function, mechanisms of protein regulation, protein trafficking and expression, and cell signaling. This course provides training in industry-applicable techniques like ELISA (enzyme-linked substrate immunosorbence assay) and confocal immunofluorescence microscopy. Students will design independent experimental projects while
developing scientific writing and presentation skills. Extensive critical reading of primary literature is required. 1 hour lecture, 5 hours lab.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIOL 123 (or BIO 137) or BIOL 122 (or BIO 135); one Laboratory Skills Course (BIOL 126, 127, 128, or 129) or BIO 013, 014 and 015. Fulfills one of the upper-level two lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.
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BIOL 172 - Fungal Biology Semester Hours: 3 Periodically
Fungi are a diverse group of microorganisms with an active role in nutrient cycling, disease and industrial applications that are essential in modern society. This course serves as an introduction to the field of mycology with a large focus on diversity, life history traits, ecology, physiology, evolutionary biology and the interactions of fungi with plant an animal hosts. The course will cover first the diversity of mushrooms, and then explore key taxonomic groups to provide the opportunity of developing identification and classification skills. The second portion of the course will focus on the relationship between fungi and their hosts, including the study of human commensals and pathogens.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011 or BIOL 113 ; BIO 012 or BIOL 112 ; BIO 015 or Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126 , 127 , 128 , or 129 ); or permission of instructor.
Credit for either BIOL 172 or BIO 172. (Formerly BIO 172.)
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BIOL 192 - Independent Study-Undergraduate Research II Semester Hours: 2-4 Fall, Spring
For students continuing a library research project (BIO 090). Students must complete the research and write an essay (BIO 092). Grading is based on the quality of the research, the essay, and an oral presentation. A maximum of 6 credits can be earned for either BIO 090 and 091, or BIO 090 and 092.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: 3.0 or better GPA, BIO 090 or BIOL 190 , and permission of instructor. Credit for either BIOL 191 or 192.
Credit for either BIOL 192 or BIO 092. (Formerly BIO 092.)
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BIOL 195 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Research Semester Hours: 2-4 Fall, Spring
For students continuing a library research project begun in BIOL 193 . Students must complete the research and write an essay. Grading is based on the quality of the research, on the essay, and on an oral presentation. Students seeking honors in biology must prepare either a thesis (BIOL 194 ) or an essay (BIOL 195). A maximum of 6 s.h. can be earned for either BIOL 193 and 194 or BIOL 193 and BIOL 195.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: 3.4 or better overall GPA, 3.5 or better GPA in Biology coursework; BIO 093 or BIOL 193 and permission of instructor. Credit given for either BIOL 194 or 195.
Credit for BIOL 195 or BIO 095. Formerly BIO 095.
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