Biology

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This curriculum is structured to provide a broad base of knowledge in the biological sciences and collateral areas as well as to allow the student to best prepare for his or her chosen field of work in the biological or health sciences or in biology education. Courses offered for students not majoring in biology are designed to give a fundamental understanding of selected areas of biology, particularly as they relate to human health and disease.

Programs

• Biology - B.S.
• Biology Minor

Courses

• BIOL 111 - General Biology I
• BIOL 112 - General Biology II
• BIOL 120 - Medical Terminology
• BIOL 130 - Learning Community for Science Majors
• BIOL 152 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 160 - Elementary Microbiology
• BIOL 240 - Genetics
• BIOL 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 260 - Introduction to Human Pathophysiology
• BIOL 264 - Parasitology
• BIOL 268 - Animal Behavior
• BIOL 272 - Comparative Animal Physiology
• BIOL 273 - Neurobiology
• BIOL 288 - Invertebrate Zoology
• BIOL 294 - Cell Biology
• BIOL 298 - Research Methods in Molecular Biology
• BIOL 299 - Ecology
• BIOL 310 - Microbiology
• BIOL 320 - Advanced Topics in Botany
• BIOL 330 - Cancer Biology
• BIOL 341 - Advanced Genetics
• BIOL 352 - Molecular and Cellular Biology
• BIOL 355 - Introduction to Marine Biology
• BIOL 356 - Marine Island Ecology
• BIOL 357 - Freshwater Ecology
• BIOL 360 - Advanced Human Anatomy
• BIOL 361 - Advanced Human Physiology
• BIOL 371 - Developmental Biology
• BIOL 382 - Immunology
• BIOL 388 - Endocrinology
• BIOL 397 - Evolution
• BIOL 450 - Independent Study
• BIOL 455 - Internship
• BIOL 475 - Comprehensive Assessment for Biology Majors

Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced, Senior Thesis Independent Research or Creative Investigation is a course in which students collaborate with faculty mentors on an ongoing faculty research project or conduct an independent project under the guidance of a faculty member. This directed undergraduate research or creative investigation culminates in a conference presentation, journal article, or other creative/scholarly project.

• BIOL 295 - Undergraduate Research/Creative Investigation
• BIOL 395 - Independent Undergraduate Research or Creative Investigation

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