BIO 1114. General Biology I - 4 hours (Fall) For natural science majors; presenting foundational material dealing with cell biology, plant structure, and human biology. (This course will meet general education requirements only when followed by BIO 1124.) Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $40.

BIO 1115. Honors Biology - 5 hours (On demand) An honors-level course presenting the basic facts and principles of biology. Topics covered will include cell structure and function, genetics, plant structure, physiology and animal anatomy and physiology. Four lectures, one lab each week. Lab fee $50. Prerequisite: ACT score of 25 in Science Reasoning.

BIO 1124. General Biology II - 4 hours (Spring) For natural science majors; a continuation of BIO 1114 with emphasis on genetics, development, evolutionary theory, ethology, ecology, and a general survey of the five kingdoms of life. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $40.

BIO 2204. Human Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 hours (Fall) An introduction to the study of form and function of the human body. This course is the first in a two-semester sequence. Particular attention will be given to the study of cells, tissues, and metabolism, as well as the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and digestive systems. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisite: BIO 1004 or BIO 1114 or ACT of 24 in Science Reasoning.

BIO 2213. Introduction to Microbiology - 3 hours (On demand) An introduction study of general principles and microbiology, with an emphasis on the morphology, physiology and taxonomy of microorganisms. Special emphasis on disease producing bacteria, viruses and fungi. Topics in applied microbiology, immunology, sterilization and disinfection are introduced. Two lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $30. Prerequisites: BIO 1004 or BIO 1114 or BIO 2204 and CHE 1104 or CHE 1115. NOTE: A student who takes BIO 2213 and 3314 will receive credit only for BIO 3314.

BIO 2214. Environmental Biology - 4 hours (On demand) An objective contemporary study of the environment and man's effect upon it. A holistic approach is taken in studying relevant problems relating to population growth, pollution and the preservation of natural ecosystems.

BIO 2223. Invertebrate Zoology - 3 hours (On demand) Examination of the morphology, physiology and taxonomy of the invertebrates. Two lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $30.

BIO 2234. General Botany - 4 hours (Fall) A study of the plant world. Fungi, algae, bryophytes, seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms will be studied with regard to their life history, morphology, physiology and taxonomic relationships. Three lectures, one lab each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisite: BIO 1114.

BIO/ATH 2243. Nutrition - 3 hours (Fall, Spring) Nutritional requirements of mankind with emphasis on the roles of nutrients in the body throughout the life cycle. Note: This course may not be included in the 36-hour curriculum for a biology major.

BIO 2951-4. Special Topics - 1-4 hours (On demand) Topics of special interest not available to the student from the traditional course offerings. May be repeated as the topics change. Lab fee $10-40 as necessary.

BIO 3304. Human Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 hours (Spring) This course is a continuation of Biology 2204. Areas of study will include: the nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, and the urogenital systems. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisite: BIO 1004 or BIO 1114 or BIO 2204.

BIO 3314. Microbiology - 4 hours (Fall) A study of the cultural characteristics, morphology, metabolism, taxonomy and infection of microorganisms, with emphasis on methods of isolation, growth and identification. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisites: BIO 1114 and CHE 1115.

BIO 3322. Introduction to Immunology - 2 hours (Spring) Fundamental principles of immunology and serology. The structure and function of the immune system, antigen-antibody interaction, other serological reaction, immunoglobulin formation and immunosuppression. Two lectures each week. Prerequisite: BIO 3314.

BIO 3323. Genetics - 3 hours (Fall) Consideration of the nature, transmission, variation and action of the hereditary material in relation to the laws and theories of heredity in both plants and animals. Three lectures each week. Prerequisite: BIO 1114 and BIO 1124.

BIO 3334. Introduction to Ecology - 4 hours (Spring) Study of the relations of animals and plants to each other and to their environment. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisite: BIO 1114 and BIO 1124.

BIO 3335. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy - 5 hours (On demand) Comparative study of organs and organ systems of selected representative vertebrates. Three lectures, two laboratories each week. Lab fee $50. Prerequisite: BIO 1114 and BIO 1124 and 64 hours completed.

BIO 3344. Vertebrate Physiology - 4 hours (Spring, even years) Study of the functional process of vertebrate organs and organ systems and their physiological integration. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisites: BIO 1114 and BIO 1124 and CHE 1115.

BIO 3354. Plant Taxonomy - 4 hours (Spring) A study of the principles of classification and nomenclature, a survey of the major vascular plant families and the identification of local plants. Two lectures, two laboratories each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisite: BIO 2234.

BIO/CHE 3364. Biochemistry - 4 hours (Fall) A study of the chemistry and metabolism of biologically important compounds. Includes the biochemistry of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, nucleic acids and the energetics of living organisms. Three lectures and one laboratory each week. Lab fee $48. Prerequisite: CHE 3314. CIS 1103 is strongly recommended.

BIO 3384. Histology - 4 hours (Fall, even years) A systematic cytological and histological study of animal tissues and organs with an introduction to basic histological procedures. Two lectures, two laboratories each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisites: BIO 2204 and 3304 or 3335.

BIO 3394. Pathogenic Microbiology - 4 hours (Fall, odd years) The study of pathogenic microorganisms, their mode of transmission, infection and control as they relate to humans. Bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases will be studied. Three lectures, one lab each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisite: BIO 3314.

BIO 3454. Plant Physiology - 4 hours (On demand) Study of the principal physiological processes in plants. Topics include respiration, photosynthesis, biosynthesis of cellular constituents, mineral nutrition, transpiration, translocation, water relations, growth and development, hormones and plant responses to environmental variation. Three lectures, one lab each week. Lab fee $40 Prerequisite: BIO 2234.

BIO 4224. Cell and Molecular Biology - 4 hours (Spring) The study of the structure and function of cellular organelles, cell transport, signal transduction, apoptosis, and cell cycle. DNA, transcription, translation, replication, control, repair, and gene expression will be studied as well as an introduction to bioinformatics within these disciplines. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $48. Prerequisites: BIO 1114 and BIO 1124 or BIO 1004 plus four hours of biology.

BIO 4404. Pathophysiology - 4 hours (Spring) The study of human diseases and the mechanisms that govern them. Four lectures each week. Prerequisites: BIO 2204 and BIO 3304 and 64 hours completed.

BIO 4414. Freshwater Biology - 4 hours (On demand) Study of the freshwater ecosystem. The course is designed to include four major areas: water chemistry, including characteristics of lakes, rivers and streams; plankton, including algae and zooplankton; fisheries; and aquatic entomology. Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisites: BIO 1114 and BIO 1124 and 64 hours completed.

BIO 4444. Vertebrate Embryology - 4 hours (Spring, odd years) Study of the embryological development of the vertebrate and controlling mechanisms involved. Two lectures, two laboratories each week. Lab fee $40. Prerequisites: BIO 1114 and BIO 1124 and 64 hours completed.

BIO 4471. Seminar in Biology - 1 hour (Fall) Investigation of biological literature related to selected topics and presentation of scientific material for group discussion and evaluation. One session each week. Prerequisite: Biology major or minor with 96 hours completed.

BIO 4481-3. Biological Investigations - 1-3 hours (Fall, Spring) Opportunity for qualified biology majors to conduct investigations in association with staff members on an acceptable phase of biology. By arrangement. Lab fee $10-30. Prerequisites: Biology major or minor and 64 hours completed.

BIO 4951-4. Intensive Studies in Biology - 1-4 hours (On demand) Intensive studies of special topics in biology. Topics will vary from time to time. The course may be repeated for different topics. Credit hours will be determined at the time of course planning. Lab fee will be based on course.

BIO 4991-3. Independent Studies - 1-3 hours (Fall, Spring) Advanced studies of specific topics arranged by departmental chair.

Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School (see EDU 4522)