200

BIOL-22000 Genetics

A study of the mechanisms of inheritance in plants, animals and man, this course emphasizes the cytological basis of inheritance, gene linkage, crossover, chromosomal aberration, genetic coding and gene action at the molecular level, as well as developmental genetics.

4

Prerequisites

BIOL 11500

Corequisites

BIOL 22100

BIOL-22100 Genetics Lab

Students will engage in laboratory exercises designed to convey fundamental concepts in genetics while gaining experience with modern techniques pertaining to cytogenetic analysis, transmission, molecular and population genetics.

1

Corequisites

BIOL 22000

BIOL-22200 Earth Science

Students learn about the Earth as a system with four major parts: atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. The interactions and inter-dependencies of the four parts are emphasized. Map reading and GIS are covered. Some fieldwork may be included as well.

4

Prerequisites

BIOL 11500 recommended

BIOL-22400 General Microbiology

This course provides study of the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, genetics, culture, and control of prokaryotes, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes. The relationships between pathogenic microorganisms and their hosts are studied, as well as host defense mechanisms.

4

Prerequisites

BIOL 11500

Corequisites

BIOL 22600

BIOL-22500 Microbiology

Students explore the morphology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and control of bacteria, viruses, fungi and related microbes. Emphasis is on infectious diseases by body system, pathogenicity of selected microbes, antimicrobial factors, immune mechanisms, and the human microbiome.

4

Prerequisites

BIOL 10300 and CHEM 10500; Nursing majors.

Corequisites

BIOL 22700

BIOL-22600 General Microbiology Lab

Students participate in laboratory investigations into the structure, culture, nutrition, identification, and ecology of selected microbes. This course partially fulfills the advanced writing requirement.

1

Corequisites

BIOL 22400

BIOL-22700 Microbiology Lab

Students perform laboratory investigations into the structure, culture, nutrition, and identification of medically important microorganisms.

1

Prerequisites

Nursing majors.

Corequisites

BIOL 22500

BIOL-23300 Principles of Environmental Science

This course focuses on the principles of Environmental Science with the main emphasis on the study of ecosystem principles, the human population, soils, the hydrologic cycle and living natural resource management and protection. The course is continued as BIOL 37500 Issues in Environmental Science. Some fieldwork may be included.

4

Prerequisites

BIOL 11500 recommended

BIOL-24300 Principles of Sustainability

This course focuses on the multidisciplinary nature of sustainability needed for effective change. Students will be presented with the concepts and practices of sustainability as a process that meets the needs of the present without compromising the planet for the future. This course will take a holistic approach to develop a firm grounding on the health and integrity of systems that govern sustainability: ecology, climate, energy, society, economy, food, and culture.

4

Prerequisites

BIOL 23300 recommended

BIOL-27000 Pathophysiology

This course provides an introduction to the physiological basis of human diseases with special emphasis on the role of normal feedback servomechanisms in maintaining health. Physiological disequilibrium of the major organ systems is discussed in terms of such concepts as cellular disruptions, inflammation, obstruction, and overload.

3

Prerequisites

BIOL 22500 and CHEM 10500

BIOL-29800 Field Biology

This class offers four field trip studies to local ecosystems, including hardwood forests, dune and bog ecology, tallgrass prairie and river systems. The class meets all day for five days during the week prior to the start of the fall semester.

2

Prerequisites

BIOL 11500 and BIOL 11600