Plan of Study – Biology

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Biology: Minor

Minor Courses (Minimum of 22 - 23 semester hours required.)

BIO 1030 General Biology I (3 s.h.)

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of the biosphere. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1110 or equivalent, one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended. Corequisite: BIO 1030.LB.

BIO1030L General Biology I Lab (1 s.h.)

Laboratory investigating fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of the biosphere. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1110 or equivalent, one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 1030.

BIO 1040 General Biology II (3 s.h.)

Fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to evolutionary theory, biosystematics, plant structure and function, animal behavior, and ecological concepts. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended; BIO 1030 and BIO 1030.LB recommended but not required. Corequisite: BIO 1040.LB.

BIO1040L General Biology II Lab (1 s.h.)

Laboratory course investigating fundamental biological principles and problems as they apply to evolutionary theory, biosystematics, plant structure and function, animal behavior, and ecological concepts. Prerequisite: one year each of high school biology and chemistry highly recommended; BIO 1030 and BIO 1030.LB recommended but not required. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 1040.

BIO 2250 Basic Human Physiology (3 s.h.)

Non-laboratory study of the functioning of the body systems considering the integration and control of life processes in the cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Not applicable to Biology major but may be applied to Biology minor.

BIO 2260 Microbiology (3 s.h.)

Fundamental principles of microbiology with emphasis on the biology of bacteria and other microbes (metabolism, genetics, growth, and death), their ecological relationships in natural and controlled environments, and the interactions of pathogenic microorganisms and their human and animal hosts. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 2260.LB.

BIO2260L Microbiology Lab (1 s.h.)

Laboratory course investigating the fundamental principles of microbiology through hands-on exploration of techniques such as smear and stain preparation, safe handling of microorganisms and care and maintenance of cultures. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: CHM 1110 or CHM 1610; and BIO 1030 or BIO 2250 or BIO 2450. Corequisite: BIO 2260.

BIO 3010 Genetics (3 s.h.)

Principles of genetic theory that provide a working knowledge of the three divisions of genetics: transmission genetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Topics include cell division, principles of heredity, statistical analysis, microbial genetics, cancer genetics, genetics in metabolism, development and behavior, and genetic engineering. Lecture meets 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1030 or BIO 2260; MTH 2350. Corequisite: BIO 3010.LB.

BIO3010L Genetics Lab (1 s.h.)

Lab course utilizing both classical and modern genetics experiments to give students hands-on exposure to scientific techniques and equipment. Lab will meet 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIO 3010.

BIO 3220/ENV 3210 Option (Choose between BIO 3220/BIO 3220 LB or ENV 3210/ENV 3210 LB)

BIO 3220 General Ecology (3 s.h.)

Study of the principles of ecological interdependence and interaction between plants and animals with each other and with their environment. Prerequisite: 6 s.h. in biology; MTH 2350. Corequisite: BIO 3220.LB.

BIO3220L General Ecology Lab (1 s.h.)

An overview of research methods used in field studies complements theoretical concepts in lecture. Corequisite: BIO 3220.

ENV 3210 Limnology: The Study of Lakes (2 s.h.)

A study of the influences of physical, chemical, and biological factors on the structure and function of inland lakes and ecosystems. Lecture will meet 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: 6 s.h. in Biology. Corequisite: ENV 3210.LB.

ENV3210L Limnology: The Study of Lakes Lab (1 s.h.)

A study of the influences of physical, chemical, and biological factors on the structure and function of inland lakes and ecosystems. Lab will meet for 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: 6 s.h. in Biology. Corequisite ENV 3210.