Concepts in Biology I – Designed for nonmajors. An introduction to the study of living systems focusing on molecular and cellular biology (with lab) (4 cr.)

Concepts in Biology I Lab –

Concepts in Biology II – Designed for nonmajors. An introduction to the biology of organism physiology, anatomy, population dynamics, evolution and ecology. (with lab) (4 cr.)

General Biology I – Cellular and Molecular Biology – An introduction to the study of living systems illustrated by examples drawn from cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, neurology and developmental biology. (with lab) (4 cr.)

General Biology I Lab –

Biology II – Organismal and Population Biology – Introduction to the study of organisms emphasizing morphology and physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of whole organisms and populations. (with lab) (4 cr.)

Critical Analysis I – A course designed to introduce students to researching, reading, analyzing, discussing, and writing about the biological and biochemical literature. This course will involve a combination of faculty and student literature presentations and analysis. Classic and current papers from the field of Biology will be chosen for analysis.
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212 taken concurrently (Pass/Fail)

Genetics – Study of the principles of heredity in animals and plants, including the contemporary understanding of genes and gene mechanisms. Laboratory exercises will be used to elucidate genetic principles. (with lab, 4 cr.)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212

Genetics Lab –

Molecular Biology – Designed to explore the biology and molecular regulation of gene expression and other cell functions. Other topics include the nature, control, recombination and rearrangement of genes, gene manipulation, and recombinant DNA techniques.(with lab)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212 Recommended: CHEM 211, 212 (4 cr.)

Immunology – A study of immunology including innate, cellular, and humoral immunity, blood composition, immunogenetics, the major histocompatability complex, immunoregulation and abnormalities of the immune system. (4 cr.)

Special Topics Seminar in Biology and Medicine- – A seminar class exploring current and important topics in medical biology, medicine, bioethics, and offering practical guidance and advice for those interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences. (1cr.)

Microbiology – A general study of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), emphasizing morphology, physiology, ecological relationships, and the nature of disease and its control. Consideration is also given to viruses. (with lab)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212, BIOL 303 (4 cr.)

Biochemistry I – A study of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes with an emphasis on the relationship of structure and function. Also included is a study of catabolism with primary focus on glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212, CHEM 211, 212, 311, 312; PHYS 211, 212 (4 cr.)

Biochemistry II – continuation of Biochemistry I. Topics covered are photosynthesis, biosynthesis of macromolecular precursors, the chemistry of storage, transmission and expression of genetic information, biochemical dimensions of selected physiological processes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212; CHEM 211, 212, 311, 312; PHYS 211, 212 (4 cr.)

Critical Analysis II – A course designed to build on the skills initiated in BIO 213 where students research, read, analyze, discuss, and write about the biological and biochemical literature. This course will involve primarily student presentation and analysis.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, CHEM 211, 212, 311, 312, BIOL 211,212, PHYS 211, 212. (Pass/Fail)

Special Topics in Biology – Various topics will be offered as needed including courses such as Ecology, Cancer Biology, Developmental Biology, and Cell Biology. Prerequisites vary with topic (4 cr.).

Directed Research – Students will be instructed in laboratory and/or library research on a project currently being studied by one or more faculty members.
Prerequisites: Faculty approval (4 cr.)

General Chemistry I – A study of the basic principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on the laws of chemical combination, descriptive inorganic chemistry, thermochemistry, the gas, liquid, and solid states of matter, the periodic law, atomic structure and chemical bonding, and the nature of intermolecular forces. (with lab) (4 cr.)

General Chemistry I Lab –

General Chemistry II – A continuation of General Chemistry I with emphasis on kinetics, chemical equilibria involving gases, weak acids and bases, and slightly soluble solids, free energy changes, electrochemistry, transition metal chemistry. (with lab) (4 cr.)

Organic Chemistry I – A detailed study of organic compounds, their synthesis and reactions. An introduction to modern methods of analysis and identification is included. (with lab)
Prerequisites: CHEM 211, CHEM 212 (4 cr.)

Organic Chemistry I Lab –

Organic Chemistry II – A continuation of Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
Prerequisites: CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 311 (4 cr.)

Biochemistry I – A study of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes with an emphasis on the relationship of structure and function. Also included is a study of catabolism with primary focus on glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212, CHEM 211, 212, 311, 312; PHYS 211, 212 (4 cr.) Cross-listed with BIOL 405

Biochemistry II – A continuation of Biochemistry I. Topics covered are photosynthesis, biosynthesis of macromolecular precursors, the chemistry of storage, transmission and expression of genetic information, biochemical dimensions of selected physiological processes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212; CHEM 211, 212, 311, 312; PHY S211, 212 (4 cr.) Cross-listed with BIOL 406

Directed Research – Students will be instructed in laboratory and/or library research on a project currently being studied by one or more faculty members.
Prerequisites: Faculty approval (4 cr.)

College Physics I (Mechanics) – Mechanics is foundational to physics. Topics include: rectilinear and rotational motions of particles and rigid bodies, energy methods, conservation laws, and oscillations and waves. Working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is assumed.

College Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism) – A proper understanding of electricity and magnetism is essential to physics. Topics include: electric force, field, potential and current, capacitance, resistance, induction, circuits, and optics. Working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is assumed.

University Physics I (Mechanics) – Mechanics is foundational to physics. Topics include: rectilinear and rotational motions of particles and rigid bodies, energy methods, conservation laws, and Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
Prerequisites: MATH 151

University Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism) – A proper understanding of electricity and magnetism is essential to physics. Topics include: electric force, field, potential and current, capacitance, resistance, induction, and AC/DC circuits.
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and MATH 250

University Physics III (Oscillations, Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics) – Oscillatory and wave-like behavior is ubiquitous in nature. Topics include: simple harmonic oscillation, traveling and standing waves, lens optics, interference and diffraction, and the Laws of Thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 221, 222 and MATH 250