Biology Upper Division
BIOL 300 BIOLOGY OF AGING (3-0-3)(F)(Offered even-numbered years). Focuses on biological aspects of aging and the major types of anatomical and physiological changes which may impair normal functioning during the aging process. This course is not appropriate for biology majors and may not be counted toward major requirements. PREREQ: Upper-division standing and BIOL 100 or BIOL 107 or BIOL 227-228.
BIOL 301 CELL BIOLOGY (3-0-3)(S). Structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. PREREQ: BIOL 191-192 and CHEM 112, or BIOL 191 and CHEM 317, or BIOL 227-228 and CHEM 317.
BIOL 303 GENERAL BACTERIOLOGY (2-6-4)(F). An examination of concepts, problems, and techniques in bacterial and archael biology. Included are discussions of structure, metabolism, control, genetics, taxonomy, pathogenicity, ecology, and evolution. Laboratory topics include growth and physiology, microbial genetics, bacteriophages, and biotechnology. PREREQ: BIOL 301.
BIOL 323 ECOLOGY (3-3-4) (F,S). A survey of how physical and biological factors determine the distribution and abundance of plants and animals. Concepts at the physiological, population, community, and ecosystem levels will be discussed. Field and laboratory exercises will investigate questions concerning habitat, populations, and communities. Weekend field trips may be taken. PREREQ: BIOL 191-192 and MATH 254.
BIOL 343 GENETICS LECTURE (3-0-3)(F). A study of the principles of genetics as they relate to living organisms. PREREQ: BIOL 301.
BIOL 344-344G MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY (0-6-2)(F). Explores modern molecular and cellular techniques including cloning, computer analysis of DNA sequences, karyotyping, DNA amplification, and use of Southern and Western blots for transgene detection and expression analysis. Periodic reports will be submitted. Some laboratory time will be arranged. PREREQ/COREQ: BIOL 343.
BIOL 400 ORGANIC EVOLUTION (3-0-3)(S). Philosophical basis of evolutionary theory. Detailed examination of genetic variation, mechanisms of evolutionary change, adaptation, speciation, and phylogeny. Genetics recommended. PREREQ: BIOL 323 and BIOL 343 or PERM/INST.
BIOL 409 MOLECULAR ECOLOGY AND PHYLOGEOGRAPHY (3-0-3)(F)(Offered odd-numbered years). Theory and methodologies used in molecular ecology and phylogeography. Molecular genetic markers currently used to study ecological phenomena (e.g., mating systems, parentage and kinship, population structure, gene flow, dispersal, natural selection). Emphasis on an hypothesis-testing approach. Determination of which molecular techniques are most appropriate for specific research questions. PREREQ: BIOL 323 and BIOL 343.
BIOL 410-310G PATHOGENIC BACTERIOLOGY (2-6-4)(S)(Odd years).