Biology Courses
The Biology courses listed below can be divided into three broad categories:
Lower Division Courses,
Upper Division Courses and
Graduate Courses. The
courses in the first group are required of all students concentrating
in Biology and are only available to Undergraduate students for credit
towards a degree. The courses in the second group are open to
to upper division Undergraduate students, many being required for students
concentrating in Biology. Graduate students may take a limited number of
these courses for credit toward a degree. The courses in the third group
are the core of the Graduate programs and are open only to advanced
Undergraduate students who wish to have an in-depth Biology preparation for
graduate study. Each course description is
followed by three numbers in parentheses representing Lecture Hours,
Laboratory Hours, and Course Credits, respectively.
Lower Division Biology Courses
Courses taken by Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior level students.
These courses are required for a major in Biology but may
not be taken for Graduate credit.
BIOL 100 Introduction to the Profession
Introduction to the biological sciences, scientific method, computing tools and
interrelations of biological sciences with chemistry, physics and the other professions.
(2 - 0 - 2).
BIOL 107 General Biology Lectures
This course emphasizes biology at the organismal level. It provides an introduction to
the study of the structure and function of plants and animals, their origin and evolution,
their reproduction and genetics, and their diversity and ecological relations. The course
is offered both with and without the laboratory component. (3 - 4 - 5)
BIOL 109 General Biology Laboratory
A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 107. Prerequisite Concurrent or previous
enrollment in BIOL 107. (0 - 4 - 1)
BIOL 115 Human Biology
This course covers selected topics in biology of particular relevance to humans and to
human health and disease. Topics include biology of human cells and selected organ
systems; human genetics, evolution, and ecology; in vitro fertilization and prenatal
screening; and cancer, heart disease and AIDS. The course is offered both with and
without the laboratory component. (3 - 4 - 5)
BIOL 117 Experimental Biology
A Biology laboratory course to accompany BIOL 115. A cellular approach to the
functional organization of organs and organ systems. Laboratories will include the
application of experimental methods and techniques for understanding the relationships
between cell function and structure. (0 - 4 - 1)
BIOL 210 Microbiology Lectures
A study of microorganisms and their relation to water, sanitation,
soil, disease, biotechnology, bioremediation, bioinformatics and
genetic engineering. Prerequisite BIOL 107 or 115 or equivalent.
(3 - 0 - 3)
BIOL 214 Genetics and Genetic Technology
An introduction to genetic engineering and genetics designed for biology and
non-science majors. The course will focus on how the study of genetics has been
adapted from contemporary recombinant DNA research to the solution of various
practical problems in biotechnology, agriculture, the environment, and the diagnosis and
treatment of disease. Basic aspects of trannsmission, molecular and population genetics
will serve as the background. Prerequisite One semester of college-level biology, e.g
BIOL 107, 115, or consent of instructor. (3 - 0 - 3) .
BIOL 225 Microbiology Laboratory
A laboratory course in microbiology designed for students in biology, premedicine, and
environmental engineering. Isolation and identification of microorganisms, microbial
growth, design of culture media, microorganisms as biocatalysts, environmental
microbiology, quantitative microbiology, introduction to microbial genetics and genetic
engineering. Prerequisite BIOL 215 or consent of instructor. (0 - 4 - 2)
BIOL 320 Biological Literature
Library research on an advanced topic in biology, directed by an individual faculty
member. (0 - 4 - 2)
Upper Division Biology Courses
Courses available to Junior and Senior level students and in limited
numbers to Graduate students for credit.
BIOL 401 Introductory Biochemistry
The first part of a one-year Biochemistry series. This semester covers the basic principles of biological chemistry with particular focus on: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids; their molecular structure, chemica reactions, and practical methods in characterization; and enzymes and enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 237 and BIOL 107 or BIOL 115 (3-0-3).
BIOL 402 Metabolic Biochemistry
The second part of a one-year Biochemistry series. This semester deals with biochemistry of metabolism, focusing on: glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, gluconeogenesis, electron transport, and the synthesis and breakdown of biomolecules (amino acids, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates), blood chemistry, lipid transportation, and metabolic control. Prerequisites: BIOL401 (3-0-3).
BIOL 403 Biochemistry Lectures
This course covers the molecular organization of cell structures and membranes;
proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids, their molecular structure,
characterization, and chemical reactions; and enzymes, enzyme-catalyzed reactions,
and metabolism. Prerequisite BIOL 107 or 115 and CHEM 237. (4 - 0 - 4)
BIOL 404 Biochemistry Laboratory
Analytical methods are used to study the chemistry and metabolism of proteins, amino
acids, and nucleic acids. These include chromatography, spectrophotometry,
electrophoresis, and enzyme reactions. Prerequisite Previous or concurrent enrollment
in BIOL 403. (0 - 6 - 3)
BIOL 414 Genetics for Engineering Sciences
A course in genetics and genetic engineering designed for advanced students in engineering and related disciplines. The course will cover
genetics at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels as a basis for discussions of practical applications of recombinant
DNA technology in industry and the fields of medicine, agriculture, etc. A term paper on a topic integrating engineering and biological
principles will be required in addition to three examinations. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. (3 - 0 - 3)
BIOL 430 Animal Physiology Lecture
Topics covered include respiration, circulation, energy metabolism, temperature
regulation, water and osmotic regulation, digestion and excretion, muscle and
movement, nerve excitation, information control and integration, and chemical
messengers. Emphasis will be on general principles with examples drawn from various
animalphyla. Prerequisite BIOL 107 or BIOL 115 (3 - 0 - 3)
BIOL 445 Cell Biology
Modern studies of cell structure and function at the cellular, subcellular, and molecular
levels. Topics include molecular components of cell membranes, membrane-bound
organelles, microtubular and cytoskeletal components, and principles of bioenergetics.
Prerequisites BIOL 107 or 115 and CHEM 237 or consent of instructor. (3 - 0 - 3)
BIOL 446 Cell Biology Laboratory
A laboratory course in cell biology, to be taken concurrently with BIOL 445,
emphasizing protein chemistry, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, in vitro
translation, and subcellular fractionation. (0 - 6 - 3)
BIOL 495 Biology Colloquium
Lectures by prominent scientists. Prerequisites BIOL 107 and 115 or permission of
instructor. This course may not be used to satisfy the natural science general education
requirement. (1 - 0 - 1)
Graduate Biology Courses
Courses which constitute the Graduate programs and which are open to
advanced Undergraduate students.
BIOL 503 Virology
BIOL 504 Biochemistry Lectures
BIOL 511 Business Principles
BIOL 512 Advanced Biochemistry
BIOL 514 Toxicology
BIOL 515 Molecular Biology
BIOL 519 Biochemistry Laboratory
BIOL 520 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory
BIOL 521 Laboratory in Microbial Physiology and Genetics
BIOL 522 Research Techniques in the Biological Sciences
BIOL 526 The Gene and Cell Development
BIOL 527 Immunology and Immunochemistry
BIOL 533 Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 539 Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory
BIOL 542 Advanced Microbiology Lectures
BIOL 549 Microbial Metabolism
BIOL 550 Industrial and Computational Biology
BIOL 555 Macromolecular Structure Determination
BIOL 560 Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
BIOL 562 Functional Genomics
BIOL 572 Literature in Biochemistry
BIOL 574 Literature in Biotechnology
BIOL 576 Literature in Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 578 Literature in Microbiology
BIOL 580 Laboratory Rotation in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics
BIOL 595 Colloquium in Biology
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