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BIO 153 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY (4 s.h.)
For students planning further study in biology or a related
field: includes cell structure and function, mitosis and
meiosis, principles of genetics, and classification of living
organisms. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
each week. Prerequisites: high school biology and chemistry
or SCI 142 and 143. Students must pass with a C or higher
grade (not to include C-), this course is a prerequisite
to all further Biology courses. This course is offered every
fall and spring semester.
BIO 243 INTRODUCTION TO ZOOLOGY (4 s.h.)
Classification, anatomy, development, and life history of the animals with emphasis on evolutionary relationships among the various invertebrate and vertebrate groups. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIO 153 with a grade of C- or higher. This course is offered every semester.
BIO 254 PLANT COMMUNITIES (4 s.h.)
Plant Communities is designed as a second level course to
provide a general knowledge of plant structure at the cellular,
tissue and organ levels and to relate that knowledge to
modifications plants have that enable them to survive in
specific habitats. Terrestrial and aquatic biomes will be
studied with emphasis on specialization of plants in each
biome. Morphological and physiological adaptation to the
environment will be investigated. Prerequisite: BIO 153
with a grade of C or higher. This course is offered in the
fall semester.
BIO 299 EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY AND POPULATION GENETICS (3 s.h.)
The Modern Synthesis, the union of classical Darwinian selection and population genetics, with emphasis on the roles of selection, mutation, and genetic drift as agents of both micro and macro-evolutionary change. Three hours of lecture each week. Prerequisite: BIO 153 with a grade of C- or higher. This course is offered every fall semester.
BIO 301 PLANT MORPHOLOGY (4 s.h.)
Morphological trends and life-cycle patterns in the prokaryotes,
algae, fungi, and vascular plants. Three hours of lecture
and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIO
153 with a grade of C or higher; BIO 253 or 254. This course
is offered in the fall semester, even years.
BIO 302 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (4 s.h.)
Invertebrate animals with particular attention to physiological
processes, ecological roles, and parasites of humans and
domestic animals. Three hours of lecture and three hours
of laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIO 153 with a grade
of C or higher; BIO 253 or 254. This course is offered in
the fall semester, even years.
BIO 303 ICHTHYOLOGY AND HERPETOLOGY (3
s.h.)
Fishes, amphibians and reptiles with particular focus on
their classification, physiological, morphological and behavioral
adaptations, and the niches they occupy within biological
communities. Three hours of lecture each week. Prerequisite:
BIO 153 with a grade of C or higher, BIO 253 or 254, and
BIO 299. This course is offered as needed.
BIO 304 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF VASCULAR
PLANTS (4 s.h.)
Cell, tissue, and organ structure and function with emphasis
on the flowering plants. Three hours of lecture and three
hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIO 153 with
a grade of C or higher; BIO 253 or 254. This course is offered
in the fall semester, odd years.
BIO 306 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
I (4 s.h.)
Part one of a two-course sequence. Topics covered include
an introduction to histology, the skin and its derivatives,
the skeleton, muscles, and the nervous, sensory and endocrine
systems. Although this course is taught with an organ system
emphasis, mechanisms on the cellular and molecular level
are also covered. Prerequisite: BIO 153 with a grade of
C or higher. This course is offered every fall semester.
This course is also offered in the summer semester contingent
upon availability of faculty.
BIO 307 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (4 s.h.)
Immunology, virology, morphology and physiology of bacteria,
etiology, and applied microbiology. Three hours of lecture
and three hours of laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIO
153 with a grade of C or higher and CHE 151 or permission
of the instructor. This course is offered every fall and
spring semester. Designated writing enrichment course.
BIO 308 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
II (4 s.h.)
A continuation of the study of human structure and function.
Topics include circulation, digestion, nutrition, respiration,
excretion, immune response, reproduction and development.
Prerequisite: BIO 153 with a grade of C or higher and BIO
306. This course is offered every spring semester.
BIO 309 GENETICS (4 s.h.)
The molecular basis of inheritance and the historical development
of genetics, from cellular, quantitative, and Mendelian
approaches. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
each week. Prerequisites: BIO 153 with a grade of C or higher,
CHE 151 and one 300/400 level biology class. This course
is offered every spring semester. Designated writing enrichment
course.
BIO 312 GENERAL ECOLOGY (4 s.h.)
This class addresses the relationships among organisms and
their environments. Topics will include organismal, population
and community ecology. Mathematical models for biological
systems will be included. Prerequisite: BIO 153 with a grade
of C or higher and either BIO 253 or 254. Completion of
MAT 113 or higher recommended. This course is offered every
spring semester.
BIO 317 LOCAL FLORA (4 s.h.)
Classification and identification of the vascular plants
of North Carolina with field and laboratory work emphasized.
Three hours of lecture and field work each week. Prerequisite:
BIO 153 with a grade of C or higher; BIO 253 or 254 or permission
of the instructor. This course is offered spring semester,
even years.
BIO 319 MAMMALOGY & ORNITHOLOGY (3
s.h.)
Mammals and birds with particular focus on their classification,
physiological, morphological, and behavioral adaptations,
and the niches they occupy within biological communities.
Three hours of lecture each week. Prerequisite: BIO 153
with a grade of C or higher, BIO 253 or 254, and BIO 299.
This course is offered as needed.
BIO 321 INSECT BIOLOGY (4 s.h.)
Entomology: The roles of insects in the balance of life,
public health issues, taxonomy, morphology, and physiology.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each
week. Prerequisite: BIO 153 with a grade of C or higher;
BIO 253 or 254 or permission of the instructor. This course
is offered fall semester, odd years.
BIO 331 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (3 s.h.)
This course will use biological concepts as a framework
to consider the management of natural resources both historically
and presently. The use of land for farming as well as the
use of air, water, fisheries and forestry will be studied.
An introduction to the laws that govern the use of these
resources will also be included. Prerequisites: BIO 153
with a grade of C or higher and either BIO 253 or 254. Completion
of BIO 312 is recommended. This course is offered as needed.
BIO 396 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3 s.h.)
Study of the molecular basis of biology including biological informational
molecules (proteins, DNA and RNA), DNA synthesis, RNA transcription,
protein synthesis, and gene regulation. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic
systems are both studied. In addition, applications of methods used
in molecular biology including recombinant DNA technology and forensics
will be covered. This course is offered every spring semester.
BIO 398 VERTEBRATE COMPARATIVE ANATOMY
AND EVOLUTION (4 s.h.)
The comparative anatomy and evolution of vertebrate organisms:
fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Prerequisites:
BIO 153, 253 or 254; and one 300/400 level biology class.
This course is offered every fall semester, odd years.
BIO 399 COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
(3 s.h.)
An examination of the various methods and mechanisms animals,
both invertebrate and vertebrate, have adopted to maintain
physiological conditions necessary for life. Although phylogenetic
changes will be discussed, the major emphasis will be on
the adaptation interaction between animals and their environments.
Prerequisite BIO 299, BIO 302. This course is offered as
needed.
BIO 400 MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (4 s.h.)
This course is particularly desirable for students planning
to enter any health related field, work as a laboratory
technician or enter a graduate program in microbiology.
This course deals primarily with the study of pathogenic
bacteria and fungi, viruses and viral infections, and the
immunological response to infection. Emphasis will be placed
on the effects of microorganisms on human beings. Prerequisites:
BIO 153 (with a grade of C or higher) and 307. This course
is offered every fall semester.
BIO 401 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (4 s.h.)
Representative patterns in the development of plants and
animals from zygote to functioning adults, with emphasis
on the early stages. Cellular and genetic mechanisms are
included. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
each week. Prerequisites: 8 s.h. of upper-division biology
including either 306, 308 or 398 and either 309 or 440.
This course is offered every spring semester. Designated
writing enrichment course.
BIO 413 LIMNOLOGY AND MARINE ECOLOGY
(4 s.h.)
Freshwater and marine ecosystems will be studied. Prerequisites:
BIO 153 (with a grade of C or higher) 253 or 254; and one
300/400 level biology class. This course is offered fall
semester, even years.
BIO 431 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INTERNSHIP
(2 s.h.)
This internship will be a work experience course. A paid
or volunteer position with an appropriate employer or supervisor
will be obtained. This internship could be completed over
a summer. A written report from the student must be submitted
as well as a written evaluation of performance from the
employer or supervisor. Prerequisite: Junior status with
a cumulative GPA or 2.0 or higher and permission of the
instructor. This course is offered as needed.
BIO 435 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY: ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES (2 s.h.)
This course will explore the nexus of law, science, economics
and society. Specific topics will vary and may include management
of endangered species, wetland, water or fire. This class
may be taken for credit more than once, provided that different
topics are covered. Prerequisites: BIO 153 with a grade
of C or higher and either BIO 253 or 254. Completion of
BIO 312 and 331 are recommended. This course is offered
as needed.
BIO 440 CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY (4 s.h.)
Cellular structures and processes as they provide the basic
mechanisms of life. Consideration of biologically important
macromolecules. Three hours of lecture and three hours of
laboratory each week. Prerequisites: 8 s.h. of upper-division
biology (300 level or higher), and CHE 321 or permission
of the instructor. CHE 450 is recommended. This course is
offered every spring semester. Designated writing enrichment
course.
BIO 450 BIOTECHNOLOGY (4 s.h.)
Current theory, application and techniques in molecular
biology including DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, restriction
mapping, molecular hybridization techniques, polymerase
chain reaction, and DNA fingerprinting techniques. There
will be three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per
week. Prerequisites: BIO 307, 309 or 396 and BIO 440 or
CHE 450 or permission of the instructor. Note: One of the
prerequisites may be taken concurrently with biotechnology.
This course is offered as needed.
BIO 485 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (1-4
s.h.)
Courses not part of the regular departmental offerings.
Taught as faculty availability and student interest dictate.
BIO 488 LIBRARY RESEARCH PROJECT I (1
s.h.)
Seniors will select a research topic, begin to compile a
bibliography, and will write a detailed outline for the
paper to be written in BIO 489. Either BIO 488 and 489 or
490 and 491 is required for graduation. This course is offered
fall and spring semesters.
BIO 489 LIBRARY RESEARCH PROJECT II (1
s.h.)
Seniors will complete the paper begun in BIO 488, and will
give an oral presentation based upon it to Biology students
and faculty members. Prerequisite: BIO 488. This course
is offered fall and spring semesters. Designated writing
enrichment course.
BIO 490 LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECT I
(1 s.h.)
Seniors will select a research topic, state an experimental
hypothesis, design experiments to test this hypothesis and
prepare a project budget. Either BIO 488 and 489 or 490
and 491 is required for graduation. This course is offered
fall and spring semesters.
BIO 491 LABORATORY RESEARCH PROJECT II
(1 s.h.)
Seniors will make suggested alterations in the project designed
in BIO 488, and will then carry out their experimental work,
with appropriate controls and replications, write a paper
incorporating literature background, experimental protocol,
results and conclusions and will present their findings
orally to Biology students and faculty members. Prerequisite:
BIO 490. This course is offered fall and spring semesters.
Designated writing enrichment course.
BIO 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIOLOGY
(1-4 s.h.)
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage
in special research in his/her major. Requires approval by the faculty
advisor, the supervising professor, the department chair, and the
school dean before approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Credit to be determined.
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