USP Codes are listed in brackets by the 1991 USP code followed by the 2003 USP code (i.e. [M2<>QB]).

1001. Biology as Culture. 2. [(none)<>I] Introduces Life Science majors to the role of modern biology in society, the methods biologists use to generate knowledge, methods of accessing data, use of data, and the relationship between biology and other sciences. Prerequisites: none. Prefer declared Biology, Botany and Zoology majors.

1002. Discovering Science. 4. [(none)<>S] Integrates Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science for non-science majors. Fundamental concepts from each discipline are concurrenty addressed through lectures, while weekly laboratory activities and discussion groups enable students to learn how to do science and place it into larger societal issues. Prerequisites: none.

1003. Current Issues in Biology. 4. [(none)<>SB] Emphasizes central themes of biology – cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology – and scientific methodology by focusing on current issues in biology.  Taught in 3 two-hour blocks of lecture/discussion each week, with one usually devoted to laboratory explorations.  Students cannot receive duplicate credit for BIOL 1000, 1010 or 1020.  Prerequisites:  none.

1010. General Biology. 4. [S1<>SB] Fundamental concepts of biology, including basic chemistry of living systems, cell structures and functions, energy relations, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, population dynamics and evolutionary theory. Living invertebrate and vertebrate organisms studied during some lab meetings. Laboratory is required. Students who have credit in BIOL 1000, BIOL 1003, 1020 may not receive duplicate credit for this course. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in MATH 0921 or level 2 on the Math Placement Exam or math ACT of 21 or math SAT of 600. (Normally offered fall semester)

1020. Life Science. 4. [S1<>SB] Emphasizes fundamental principles of biology including cell structure and function, genetics, ecology, evolution and organismal biology. Considers applications of these principles to societal issues such as the conservation of biodiversity, overpopulation and global environmental changes, biotechnology, and human wellness and disease. Duplicate credit will not be given for BIOL 1000 or 1010. Prerequisites: elementary education majors only; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 2000. (Normally offered fall and spring semesters)

2002. Global Ecology. 3. [(none)<>G, SB] Provides a global perspective on ecological processes, biodiversity, climate change, and the environmental consequences of human actions. Students develop a global awareness of the role of ecology in international human affairs, and how this influences relationships between the developed and developing worlds. For majors and non-majors. Prerequisites: BIOL 1002, 1003 or 1010.

2022. Animal Biology. 4. An integrative course addressing the evolution, anatomy, physiology, and ecology of animals.  Continues building upon the four themes in BIOL 1010, cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.  Preserved animal specimens are dissected during some labs.  Intended for students majoring in the life sciences.  Laboratory is required.  Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 with a grade of C or better..

2023. Biology of Plants and Fungi. 4. An integrated course dealing with the central themes of biology including cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution and ecology of plants and fungi.  Intended for students majoring in the life sciences.  Laboratory is required.  Prerequisites:  BIOL 1010 with a grade of C or better.

2050. Biology of Aging and Human Development. 3. Reviews cellular, physiological, endocrine, anatomical and nutritional aspects to aging. Format relates topics, such as exercise, nutrition and evolution, to aging. Students gain insight to problems related to research in aging and its potential impact on society. Uses videotaped lectures from field experts. Prerequisite: BIOL 1010. (Normally offered spring semester)

3000. Microbial Diversity and Molecular Phylogeny. 3. Surveys the microbial world from an evolutionary perspective. It is intended for students majoring in zoology, botany, microbiology, biology, molecular biology and related areas that have an ecological emphasis. Cross listed with MICR 3000. Prerequisite: at least one 2000-level course in biology. (Normally offered in spring semester of odd-numbered years)

3050 [4000]. Genetics. 4. Introduces principles of heredity and variation in living organisms, including a study of the nature of the genetic material and its transmission, influence of heredity and environment on the development of individual characters, as well as evolution of organisms and artificial selection of plant and animal varieties. Emphasizes application to today's society. Prerequisite: completion of BIOL 1010 and one of BIOL 2022, 2023, or MICR/MOLB 2021 with a grade of C or higher in each. (Normally offered fall and spring semesters)

3400 [2400]. General Ecology. 3. Presents fundamental concepts in population and ecosystem ecology to both majors and non-majors. Emphasizes basic principles and their use in manipulated ecosystems. Prerequisite: completion of BIOL 1010 and one of BIOL 2022, 2023, or MICR/MOLB 2021 with a grade of C or higher in each. (Normally offered fall and spring semesters)

3410 [2410]. Introduction to Field Ecology. 2. Field and laboratory course. Introduces methods used in plant and animal ecology. Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 (may be concurrently enrolled) or consent of instructor.

3500. Evolutionary Biology. 3. Presents modern evolutionary theory.  Examines evolution and evolutionary mechanisms from several viewpoints, with particular attention given to genetic mechanisms underlying processes of evolution and speciation.  Prerequisites:  completion of BIOL 1010 and one of BIOL 2022, 2023, or MICR/MOLB 2021 with a grade of C or higher in each.

3600 [4600]. Cell Biology. 3. Focuses on cell structure, cell function and the regulation of cell processes. Prerequisite: completion of BIOL 1010 and one of BIOL 2022, 2023, or MICR/MOLB 2021 with a grade of C or higher in each. (Normally offered spring semester)

4400. Microbial Ecology. 3. Designed for the advanced student interested in the microbial world with an emphasis on ecology and physiology in natural aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Dual listed with BIOL 5400. Prerequisites: 1 year of biology, 1 year of chemistry, 1 course in general ecology or microbiology. (Normally offered in spring semester of even-numbered years)

4985. Microbiology Seminar. 1-2 (Max. 2). Provides an opportunity for students majoring in microbiology, as well as other undergraduate students in the life sciences, to gain experience in preparing, delivering and critiquing a professional scientific presentation on selected topics in microbial biology. Prerequisites: at least one 3000-level course in biology..

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