BIOLOGY 344      Bioorganic Structure And Biomolecular Function
An introduction to chemical and physical properties of complex biological macromolecules and their functions in living cells. Nomenclature, functional groups, reactions and stereochemistry are among the topics to be emphasized.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 346      Plant Biology
An integrated study of growth, development, and reproduction of plants, including structure and function of plant tissues and organs, as well as a survey of the recent advances in genetic engineering, plant defense mechanisms, and medical botany and the usefulness of plants to humans. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites or corequisite: BIOLOGY 202
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 405      Introduction To Evolution
Discussion of the biological processes that produce organic diversity through phyletic change, including variation, mutation, adaptation, population genetics, natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, and macroevolution.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 409      Developmental Biology
Principles of development and differentiation of structure during embryology in animals. Molecular, cellular and organismal level concepts and mechanisms will be considered. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 202, BIOLOGY 206.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 427      Plant Physiology
A study of the biochemical and physical processes involved in plant function at the molecular and cellular level and the mechanisms by which plants respond to environmental challenges. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 202, BIOLOGY 206 AND LS-BIOC 341
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 442      Neurobiology
Neurobiology will consist of the presentation of theory and data concerning cellular and molecular fundamentals of the nervous system, synaptic mechanisms, sensory-motor systems, and higher-order functions of the nervous system. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: LS-PHYS 316, LS-BIOC 341, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOLOGY 498      Critical Analysis Of Biological Issues
Reading and Analysis of scientific literature, including original papers, on a topic of broad biological interest. Critical discussion of experimental methods and results. Writing of scientific reviews and a term paper. Taking the MFAT test is a requirement of this course, and the course satisfies the general education synthesis requirement. Three hours per week of lecture and literature research. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 or CHEM 322R, completion of core requirements, consent of SBS adviser. Designation: Writing Intensive.
Credits: hours
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BIOLOGY H302      General Ecology
Introduction to the study of populations, communities, and ecosystems by examining the interrelationships between living organisms and their environments. The role of natural selection and evolution will also be considered. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 108, BIOLOGY 109, or BIOLOGY 102.
Credits: hours
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BIOLOGY H305      Marine And Freshwater Biology
Introduction to the study of marine ecology, deep-sea biology, oceanic nekton, inter-tidal ecology, estuaries, mangroves and salt marshes, as well as ecology of rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands and human impact on aquatic habitats. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 108 & BIOLOGY 109, CHEM 211.
Credits: hours
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BIOLOGY H405      Introduction To Evolution
Discussion of the biological processes that produce organic diversity through phyletic change, including variation, mutation, adaptation, population genetics, natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow, and macroevolution. Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 206.
Credits: hours
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BIOLOGY H409      Developmental Biology
Principles of development and differentiation of structure during embryology in animals. Molecular, cellular and organismal level concepts and mechanisms will be considered. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 202, BIOLOGY 206.
Credits: hours
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