2023-2024 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    Jun 02, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Biology

  
  • BIO 123 - General Biology II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Second course in a survey of major biological concepts ranging from the molecular level to global ecology. Units include biodiversity, plant structure and function, human and comparative animal anatomy and function, ecology, and evolution.
  
  • BIO 124 - General Biology II Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Laboratory course associated with BIO 123 . Includes inquiry-based exploration and practical application of concepts discussed in BIO 123 . One laboratory session per week. Includes inquiry-based exploration and practical application of concepts discussed in BIO 123 .
    COREQ BIO 123 
  
  • BIO 180 - International Course

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-12 credit(s)
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 200 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 211 - Introduction to Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with NEU 211 
    Foundations of neurobiology beginning with cellular neurobiology, moving on to integrative systems and ending with higher brain functions. Emphasizes understanding of nervous system operation. Lectures, discussion and demonstrations.
  
  • BIO 216 - Anatomy & Physiology I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Lecture and laboratory course relating form and function. Structure and function of tissues, bones, joints, muscle, nervous system, and special senses. Biology majors may not receive credit toward the major. Credit cannot be given for BIO 216 after successfully completing BIO 316.
    PREREQ BIO 121 AND 122 AND BIO 123 AND BIO 124
  
  • BIO 217 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Lecture and laboratory course, continuation of BIO 216, relating form and function. Structure and function of urinary, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and cardiovascular systems. Biology majors may not receive credit toward the major. Credit cannot be given for BIO 217 after successfully completing BIO 317.
    PREREQ BIO 121 AND 122 AND BIO 123 AND BIO 124
  
  • BIO 220 - Biology Abroad

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Examination of specific biological problems offered in, or with a specific focus on, a particular international setting. Combination of lectures and appropriate laboratory and field exercises.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 221 - Peer Led Team Learninq Leadership Training I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Training and experience in peer leadership for the first semester of an undergraduate course sequence in which the student has previously earned a grade of B or higher. Applies concepts aligned with the associated course to problem solving activities.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 223 - Peer Led Team Learninq Leadership Training II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Training and experience in peer leadership for the second semester of an undergraduate course sequence in which the student has previously earned a grade of B or higher. Applies concepts aligned with the associated course to problem solving activities.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 224 - Integrative Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This laboratory course covers key research skills for students including experimental design, statistical analysis, basic lab skills, reading and analyzing research papers, and ethical research practices.
    PREREQ BIO 121
  
  • BIO 306 - Drug Discovery

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Offered regularly through Syracuse Abroad. This course provides an overview of the process involved from drug discovery to final market approval. We will explore historical perspectives and new biotechnology tools for the discovery and design of new drugs.
  
  • BIO 307 - South African Ecosystems and Diversity OTS

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Taught in South Africa through OTS program. Field and classroom instruction, integrated analysis of diversity of South Africa’s ecosystems based on sources in geology, climatology, ecosystem ecology, co-evolution of plants and animals; roles of humans.
  
  • BIO 310 - Evolutionary Biology, Religion & Society

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This seminar format course will examine evolutionary biology and its intersection with society. Topics of discussion will include evolution and philosophy, history, medicine, environmental issues, politics, education and religion.
  
  • BIO 311 - Fundamentals of Tropical Biology-Costa Rica OTS

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Taught in Costa Rica through OTS program. Integrates classroom and field instruction; fundamental principle of tropical biology; the natural history of important plants, animals; major conceptual problems guiding basic ecological research in tropical habitats.
  
  • BIO 312 - Marine Ecology of the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Offered only in Madrid. Marine ecosystems and their components and how they behave alone and in interaction. Observe and analyze conservation issues such as problems resulting from excessive use of resources, including renewable and non-renewable natural resources and the deterioration and loss of both.
  
  • BIO 313 - Marine Ecology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Hands-on study of the Neritic Biome in the Canary Islands.
    COREQ BIO 312 
  
  • BIO 316 - Anatomy and Physiology I for Biology Majors

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Lecture and laboratory course relating form and function. Structure and function of tissues, bones, joints, muscle, nervous system, and special senses. Credit cannot be given for BIO 316 after successful completion of BIO 216 .
    PREREQ BIO 121 and BIO 122
  
  • BIO 317 - Anatomy and Physiology II for Biology Majors

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Lecture and laboratory course, relating form and function. Structure and function of urinary, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and cardiovascular systems. Credit cannot be given for BIO 317 after successful completion of BIO 217 .
    PREREQ BIO 121 and BIO 122
  
  • BIO 322 - Cell and Molecular Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Structural and functional relationships of cells are discussed with emphasis to similarities among all living organisms. Introduction to cellular biochemistry, metabolism and energy flow, cellular and Mendelian genetics, and the chemical basis of heredity.
    PREREQ BIO 121 and BIO 122 and BIO 123 and BIO 224 and CHE 106 or CHE 109
  
  • BIO 323 - Integrative Physiology and Ecology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    At the scale of the organism, students will understand: the physiological systems (structure and function) including energy transformation, homeostasis and adaptation; integration across organisms within communities and ecosystems; fitness of organisms to their environment over evolutionary time and the impact of human societies on habitat.
    PREREQ BIO 121 and BIO 122 and BIO 123 and BIO 224
  
  • BIO 324 - Evolution

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course explores evolution, the central and unifying concept of biology and related fields.
    PREREQ BIO 121 and BIO 122 and BIO 123 and BIO 224
  
  • BIO 326 - Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Principles of inheritance, structure and synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, basic enzymology, microbial genetics, recombinant DNA technology and introduction to genomics.
    PREREQ BIO 121 AND BIO 122 AND CHE 106 OR CHE 109 OR CHE 150
  
  • BIO 327 - Cell Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Cell structure, molecular biology of eukaryotic cells, cytoskeletal organization and function, cell division cycle, membrane structure and function, cell-cell interactions, cell differentiation and regulation.
    PREREQ (BIO 121 AND 122 OR BEN 201) AND (CHE 106 OR CHE 109)
  
  • BIO 336 - Life in the Invisible World

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course examines the diversity of microorganisms within the context of the tree of life. A series of themes relating microbial life with human society and biology are explored using historical and modern case-studies.
  
  
  • BIO 355 - General Physiology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Physiology of systems of higher animals and plants, including circulation, regulation of body fluids, nervous system, muscle, sensory systems, and photosynthesis.
    PREREQ BIO 121 AND BIO 122 AND (CHE 106 OR CHE 109 OR CHE 150)
  
  • BIO 360 - Biology Laboratory Assistant

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Students who have completed BIO 425, 435, 445 or 455 may receive one credit hour for assisting in the teaching of these laboratories. This opportunity is especially appropriate for students considering teaching careers. Invitation of instructor.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 361 - Autonomic Physiology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course is an exploration of the autonomic nervous system, its regulation of various organ systems as well as diseases and disorders that manifest as a result of autonomic dysregulation.
    PREREQ BIO 121 and BIO 122 or BIO 123 or NEU 211
  
  • BIO 396 - Stem Cells and Society

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with PHI 396 , REL 359 
    The science of stem cells and the philosophical, religious and legal complexities surrounding the research and use of stem cell technologies.
  
  • BIO 400 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester. *
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 405 - Introduction to Field Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Scientific methods and design. Intensive field research conducted during spring break at the Archbold Biological Station in Florida. Design, implement, analyze own research projects. Travel to ecosystems discussed in lecture.
    PREREQ BIO 121 AND BIO 122
  
  • BIO 406 - Field Research in Savanna Ecology-OTS

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Taught in South Africa through OTS program. Research design, field methods, basic data analysis in context of South African ecosystems.
  
  • BIO 407 - Advanced Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with NEU 407
    Double Numbered with BIO 607
    Detailed analysis of the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system and behaviors that it mediates. Topics include: neurons and electrochemical properties of neurons, sensory and motor systems, homeostasis, sleep, consciousness, learning, and memory. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 211 OR NEU 211
  
  • BIO 409 - General Microbiology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Micro-organisms and life processes, human disease, and the environment. Topics cover microbial physiology, morphology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, and evolution.
    PREREQ BIO 326 AND BIO 327 OR BIO 322 AND BIO 324
    COREQ BIO 410
  
  • BIO 410 - General Microbiology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Laboratory course associated with BIO 409. Topics cover microbial growth, identification, isolation, staining, and relevant molecular technologies including genome sequencing and analysis. 
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327 or BIO 322 and BIO 324
    COREQ BIO 409
  
  • BIO 411 - Evolutionary Mechanisms

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 611
    Core processes & mechanisms involved in evolution, extending to molecular evolution, evolutionary genetics, & genomics. Topics include: genetic variation, mutation & neutral evolution, selection, drift & inbreeding, quantitative genetics, molecular evolution, selection in the wild, adaptation, & speciation. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 AND 345
  
  • BIO 412 - Research Methods in Tropical Biology-OTS

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Taught in Costa Rica through OTS program. Research design, field methods, basic data analysis in a tropic context. Hypothesis testing and statistical analysis. Design, implement, and analyze own field projects.
  
  • BIO 413 - Neurobiology of Pain and Analgesia

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course explores the etiology of chronic pain, and the mechanisms of its treatment.
    PREREQ BIO 121 and BIO 122 or BIO 123 or NEU 211
  
  • BIO 414 - Brain & Behavioral Plasticity

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 614
    Behavioral adaptations give animals the ability to use their pasts to solve new problems, an ability important to their survival. This course will examine behavioral plasticity and the brain mechanisms responsible for adaptive changes inn behavior. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ NEU 211 or NEU 223 or BIO 217 or BIO 317 or BIO 326 or BIO 327
  
  • BIO 415 - Conservation Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 615
    Considered from the standpoint of modern molecular, genetic, and population biology. Biodiversity, minimum viable populations, reserve design, genetic variation, applications of recombinant DNA technology, ex situ, care and ecosystem reconstruction. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 345 
  
  • BIO 416 - Biology of Aging

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 616
    Reviews and discusses current topics on biology of aging emphasizing distinctions between healthy and pathological aging. Primary focus will be on molecular, cellular, systems-level and whole organism changes accompanying aging. Additional work required of graduate students. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 327 OR 355
  
  • BIO 417 - Animal Behavior and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Focuses on understanding the process of natural selection, with an emphasis on the evolution of adaptive animal behavior. Planned lab and field exercises, independent research projects. Suitable for junior and senior biology majors.
    COREQ BIO 345
  
  • BIO 418 - Ecosystem Ecology Lab

    Ecosystem Ecology Lab
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This lab course addresses the fluxes of energy and materials through plants and ecosystems and how they are related to global warming.
    PREREQ BIO 345
  
  • BIO 419 - Junior and Senior Thesis Seminar

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Discussion of research activities of major interest to the participants. Open only to students admitted to the upper-division biology honors program. May be taken for credit up to four times.
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 421 - Capstone Seminar in Biotechnology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A seminar course for upper-level students, particularly (but not limited to) students completing a major in Biotechnology. Evaluation of scientific papers, current news stories, and biotechnology related issues.
    PREREQ BIO 463
    Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills
  
  • BIO 422 - Bioinformatics for Life Scientists

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Bioinformatics and how to apply it to biological research. As a lab course emphasis will be on the hands-on use of bioinformatics tools to solve relevant biological problems.
    PREREQ BIO 326 
  
  • BIO 428 - Seminar in Environmental Science

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with EAR 428
    Seminar for students following the environmental science curriculum. Students will work together to critically evaluate, and propose solutions to, current environmental problems using a combination of reading, class discussion, written analyses, and oral presentations.
  
  • BIO 430 - Genetics Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    Double Numbered with BIO 630
    Experience in genetic methods and analyses using various model organisms, such as budding yeast, fruit flies, nematodes, and mustard plants. Experiments will include gene mapping, phenotypic analysis, transformation, complementation, and an introduction to molecular biology. Additional work required for graduate students.

     
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327

  
  • BIO 432 - Global Change Ecology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Plant, soil, and ecosystem properties associated with climate change will be examined. Students will write reports based on interpretation of analyses conducted on data gathered in the Climate Change Garden and off-campus study sites.
    PREREQ BIO 345
  
  • BIO 432 - Global Change Ecology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Plant, soil, and ecosystem properties associated with climate change will be examined. Students will write reports based on interpretation of analyses conducted on data gathered in the Climate Change Garden and off-campus study sites.
    PREREQ BIO 345
  
  • BIO 434 - Advanced Microscopy Techniques in Cell and Developmental Biology Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 634
    Both a literature-based course in light microscopy and a hands-on lab experience using high-end microscopic systems. Students cover studies contributing to their knowledge on cell and development biology while implementing those techniques in the lab.  Additional work required for grad students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 436 - Pharmacology of Substance Abuse

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 636
    This course covers major substances of abuse, including alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, hallucinogens, methamphetamine, and opiates, and will include relevant neuroanatomy and cellular and biochemical mechanisms of their mode of action. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO/NEU 211 and CHE 275 and BIO 322
  
  • BIO 437 - Seminar in Developmental Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 637
    Seminar course designed to enable students to develop & practice skills in critical analysis as applied to reading primary scientific literature, covering some of the general principles of how a functioning nervous system is made in developing animals. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 439 - Seminar in Ecosystem Ecology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 639
    Examines the main drivers ¿ climate, biodiversity, trophic structure - of energy and nutrient flows through terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems by exploring reviews and the primary research literature. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 345
  
  • BIO 440 - Applied Genomics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 640
    Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies and their application to a variety of biological problems, such as genome assembly and annotation, gene expression analysis, microbial genomics, and comparative evolutionary analyses. Additional work required for graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 441 - Seminar in Infectious Diseases

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 641
    Seminar focusing on human diseases caused by infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria. Cause (agent), contagion, symptoms, treatment & potential outcomes will be discussed. Lectures & review of patient case studies. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BIO 442 - Seminar in Model Organism Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 642
    Literature review of research papers using model genetic systems to investigate topics including animal and plant development, cancer, neurological disease, behavior, and aging. Additional work is required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 443 - Seminar in Epigenetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 643
    Seminar covering how epigenetic (gene expression inherited without change in DNA sequence) mechanisms regulate gene expression for proper development of organisms, including how they regulate health & behavior of animals due to environmental stimuli. Additional work is required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 AND 327
  
  • BIO 444 - Seminar in Neurotoxicology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 644
    Examination of the mechanisms and consequences of toxicity of poisons in the central and peripheral nervous systems with a focus on the primary research literature. Additional work is required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 211 or NEU 211
  
  • BIO 445 - Environmental Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 645
    Students learn spatial and Geographic Information System software, statistical analysis and evaluation of satellite data to explore, through discovery-based learning, major global environmental changes and their relevance to biodiversity and ecosystem function. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 323
  
  • BIO 446 - Epigenetics of Health & Disease

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 646
    Exploration of how epigenetic modifications influence our health and modify our risk of disease, including neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, heart disease, and obesity. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 447 - Basic Immunology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Natural and adaptive humoral and cellular immunity. Immunoglobulin structure, generation of diversity, isotopes. Antigen recognition and processing. Complement pathways. Immune quantitation. Leucocyte differentiation. Interleukins. T-cell receptor structures and generation of diversity. Major histocompatibility complex proteins.
    PREREQ BIO 326  AND BIO 327 
  
  • BIO 448 - Evolutionary Medicine

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Application of evolutionary principles to prevention and treatment of human disease. Evolution of antibiotic resistance, epidemiology, virulence, population genetics, germ theory of disease, aging, human evolution. Lectures and discussion.
    PREREQ BIO 121 and BIO 122 and BIO 345
    Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking
  
  • BIO 450 - Seminar in Evolutionary Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 650
    Topics relating to the fundamental principles underlying the evolution and genetics of complex traits. Current and/or classic examples from the primary research literature will be chosen for discussions. Additional work is required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 AND BIO 345
  
  • BIO 452 - Neurodegenerative Disease

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 652
    This seminar course is intended to review and to stimulate discussion about the current status of our knowledge about neurodegenerative disease, emphasizing distinctions between pathological and healthy brain aging. Jrs. & Srs. only; others by permission.
  
  • BIO 453 - Ecology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course addresses the process of ecological research. Labs and fieldtrips emphasize student-driven hypothesis generation and project design, statistical analysis, scientific writing, data presentation and literature reading. Lectures focus on ecosystems, communities and global change.
    PREREQ BIO 323 or BIO 345
  
  • BIO 455 - Physiology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Experiments on function of cells: muscle contraction, action potential, synaptic transmission, active transport, hormone receptors, intermediary metabolism. Independent research project.
    PREREQ (BIO 355 OR BIO 327) AND CHE 106 AND CHE 116
  
  • BIO 456 - Seminar in Human Disease Genomics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 656
    Introduces students to influential genomic studies of the etiology & epidemiology of human disease. Recent insights into the genetic basis of human adaptation & its potential relevance to disease predisposition will be discussed. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 AND 327
    Shared Competencies Communication Skills
  
  • BIO 457 - Principles of Human Toxicology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with FSC 457 
    Double Numbered with BIO 657
    This course examines key aspects of human toxicology, including dose-response relationships, absorption, distribution, biotransformation, elimination, toxicokinetics, molecular mechanisms of toxicity, pesticides, metals, and toxic responses in specific organ systems. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 327  AND CHE 275  AND MAT 285 
  
  • BIO 458 - Seminar in Animal Communication

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 658
    Fundamental principles underlying how and why animals communicate with each other. Examination of the behavioral role of signaling, the conflicts that arise when senders and receivers have differing interests, and the behavioral strategies that result from these conflicts. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 345
  
  • BIO 459 - Plants & People

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 659
    Focus on plant biology, the role of plants in the environment and society, and current topics surrounding plants and people. Additional work is required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 121
    Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills
  
  • BIO 460 - Research in Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Laboratory or field research under direct supervision of biology department faculty. Projects incorporate use of the scientific method, experimentation, data analysis, presentation and interpretation, and the responsibilities of scientific integrity.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 461 - Experience in Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Internship or work experience supervised by a faculty mentor. Projects may include experimentation, data analysis, presentation, and responsibilities of scientific integrity. Development and analysis of business plans or intellectual property in biotechnology focused companies, agencies or law firms is also possible.
    Repeatable 5 time(s)
  
  • BIO 462 - Molecular Genetics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 662
    An introduction to gene and genome functions, mechanisms of gene regulation, epigenetics and the molecular basis of human disease. An emphasis will be placed on genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic systems level approaches to these topics. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326  AND BIO 327 
    Shared Competencies Communication Skills; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
  
  • BIO 463 - Molecular Biotechnology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 663
    Introduction to the molecular and genetic principles and processes involved in biotechnology. Labs will cover many of the methods routinely used in biotechnology labs. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 224 AND BIO 326 AND BIO 327
  
  • BIO 464 - Applied Biotechnology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 664
    Introduction to the scientific background necessary for applying tools of biotechnology for improvement of animal and human health, agriculture and environment. Labs will cover methods used in biotech industry and academia. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 224 AND BIO 326 AND BIO 327
  
  • BIO 465 - Molecular Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with BIO 665
    Basic experimental techniques: isolation of DNA, restriction endonuclease cleavage of DNA, cloning of DNA, isolation of clones from DNA libraries, in vitro mutagenesis and other techniques to manipulate nucleic acids. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 AND BIO 327 OR BIO 322
  
  • BIO 467 - Advances in Biotechnology Research & Ideas

    Advances in Biotechnology Research & Ideas
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 667
    This course surveys a variety of cutting-edge biotechnology research areas and explores current applications of biotechnology research. Additional work required for graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 468 - Microbiomes in Biotechnology and Medicine

    Microbiomes in Biotechnology and Medicine
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with 668
    In this course, we will survey the microbial communities that live on and in humans from a genetic, biochemical, and molecular perspective. Additional work is required for graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 469 - Science of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Crosslisted with FSC 469
    Double Numbered with BIO 669
    Scientific basis and means for countering WMDs, including biological systems. Protective measures, proven doctrines, practical questions, and problem solving. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ B- OR BETTER IN BOTH BIO 327  AND CHE 275  
  
  • BIO 471 - Cell and Developmental Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 671
    Survey of current methods employed in cell and developmental biology, including microscopy and imaging techniques, spatial analysis of gene expression, protein expression and localization, cell fractionation, and immunocytochemistry. Review general laboratory methods, data analysis, reporting. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 224 and BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 472 - Advanced Light Microscopy

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with FSC 472
    Double Numbered with BIO 672
    Theory and practice of modern light microscopy, including the fundamentals of image formation and applications in the biological and biomedical sciences, including reviews of microscopy methods and analog and digital image capture. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 327
  
  • BIO 473 - Pharmaceuticals and Cells

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 673
    This course begins with an introduction to basic principles of pharmacology and drug discovery/development, followed by a thorough exploration of current research in signal transduction-related pharmaceuticals. Additional work for graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 474 - Experimental Design & Interpretation

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 674
    Seminar class where students (1) evaluate published papers for rigorous design, statistics and interpretation to determine their validity and contributions and (2) compose a series of mini grants to design and propose future experiments and studies. Additional work required for graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 475 - Biochemistry Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 675
    Experiments on amino acids, proteins, enzymes, fatty acids and nucleic acids, illustrating modern biochemical techniques applied to the chemistry of living cells. Titrations; electrophoresis; gel filtration; kinetics; spectrophotometric assays; cellular fractionation and analysis. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326  AND BIO 327 
    COREQ BCM 475 
  
  • BIO 476 - Cold Cases

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Crosslisted with FSC 476
    Double Numbered with BIO 676
    Methods and practice in solving unsolved cases using fundamental science, court documents, and other sources of information. Will include work on real cases. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ B- OR BETTER IN BOTH BIO 327  AND CHE 275  
  
  • BIO 477 - Personalized Medicine

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 677
    This course will address topics related to providing effective, personalized therapeutic treatment of diseases based on the genomic and proteomic profile of an individual. Additional work required for graduate students.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
  
  • BIO 478 - Biochemistry Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with BCM 478
    Experiments on amino acids, proteins, enzymes, fatty acids and nucleic acids, illustrating modern biochemical techniques applied to the chemistry of living cells. Titrations; electrophoresis; gel filtration; kinetics; spectrophotometric assays; cellular fractionation and analysis.
    PREREQ BIO 326 and BIO 327
    COREQ BCM 475
  
  • BIO 479 - Mind the Gap: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in STEM

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with BIO 679
    History of exclusion and bias that led to underrepresentation of women, people of color, people with disabilities and those with lower socioeconomic status in STEM fields and actionable steps that promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Shared Competencies Communication Skills; Ethics, Integrity, and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  
  • BIO 482 - Neuroanatomy Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

    Students will explore the basic structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems through lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences.
    PREREQ NEU 211 and BIO 216 or BIO 316

  
  • BIO 495 - Distinction Thesis in Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    For students preparing a thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Distinction in Biology Program. It normally will be taken by Distinction students in the semester prior to graduation.
  
  • BIO 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 501 - Biology of Cancer

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Classifications and model systems in cancer. Oncogenes; viral and chemical oncogenesis. Growth control, genetic and epigenetic changes, progression, invasion, metastasis, and tumor immunobiology. Cancer biochemistry, host-tumor interactions, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and host-response modification.
    PREREQ BIO 326  AND BIO 327 
  
  • BIO 503 - Developmental Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Regulation of form and differentiation in eucaryotic organisms. Control of development at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Experimental approaches to provide an understanding of developmental processes.
    PREREQ BIO 326  AND BIO 327 
  
  • BIO 565 - Cellular Physiology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A lecture course on basic problems of cell function, including energetics, membrane transport, contractility, and properties of excitable membranes.
    PREREQ BIO 326  AND BIO 327 

Bachelor of Professional Studies

  
  • BPS 100 - Selected Topics

    College of Professional Studies
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • BPS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society

    College of Professional Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with STS 101  
    Assessing technological innovations and their impact on society. Economic, political, and ethical considerations in development of public policy. Examples will include biotechnology and energy technology.
  
  • BPS 144 - Orange Immersion

    College of Professional Studies
    2 credit(s) Every semester
    This course is designed to assist first year and transfer students in developing tools and strategies, gaining insights, and accessing campus resources to ensure success in their degree programs.
  
  • BPS 200 - Selected Topics

    College of Professional Studies
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
 

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