BI 126/127 Nursing Anatomy and Physiology I 4 CR
Lecture and laboratory investigation of the cell structure and function, tissues, skeletal, muscular and nervouse systems. Nursing students only. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory, and one hour of discussion per week.
BI 128/129 Nursing Anatomy and Physiology II 4 CR
Lecture and laboratory investigation of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Nursing students only. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory, and one hour of discussion. Prerequisites: BI 126/127
BI 131/133 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 CR
Lecture and laboratory investigation of tissues, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. This section is for students interested in atheletic training, exercise science, physical therapy or physician assistant programs. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 111/113
BI 132/134 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 CR
Lecture and laboratory investigation of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 131/133
BI 161/162 Introduction to Microbiology 4 CR
The study of microorganisms with emphasis on morphology; cultivation; genetics of bacteria, viruses and fungi, and infectious diseases caused by these microbes. Laboratory work stresses aseptic technique and the microscopic, nutritional and biochemical characteristics of bacteria. Nursing students only. Three hours of lecture and three of laboratory per week.
BI 205 Essentials of Neuroscience 3 CR
This course is an introduction to neuroscience, a discipline in which the biological and psychological sciences are integrated. This broad overview addresses topics ranging from the cellular physiology of neurons to issues of human language, cognition and mental illness. Prerequisites: BI 111/113, PS 101
BI 210 Plant Biology 4 CR
Three diverse topics in plant biology are introduced: plant evolution and diversity, the physiological ecology of plants, and the linked topics of ethnobotany and economic botany. Laboratory work concentrates on intensive investigations of the life cycle and physiology of the popular laboratory organisms. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 112/114
BI 212 Animal Development 4 CR
Examines cellular and molecular aspects of animal development, from gametogenesis to morphogenesis and pattern formation. Laboratory work includes investigations on fertilization, cellular differentiation, regeneration and the development of vertebrate organ systems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 112, BI 114 and BI 220
