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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BI 220/221 Genetics 4 CR
The study of inheritance with emphasis on the evidence that led to the emergence of the areas of transmission and the development of molecular genetics. Focuses on ethical issues precipitated by genetic research. Laboratory work demonstrates the power of organisms in studying transmission genetics and mutagenesis. Basic techniques in molecular biology and microbiology are introduced. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 111/113, MA 131, CH 151 and CH 153 (chemistry courses may be taken concurrently)
BI 225/226 Evolutionary Analysis 4 CR
Utilizing an investigative framework, students explore the relevance of evolution to real-life problems, and understand that both evolution and natural selection are observable processes. Mechanisms of evolutionary change, and the history of life on earth will also be explored. Three hours of lecture and three hours laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: MA 131
BI 230 Microbiology 4 CR
Addresses microbial morphology, physiology, genetics and ecology. Emphasis on ethical concerns surrounding the study and treatment of infectious diseases. Laboratory work focuses on identification of bacteria. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 111, BI 113, CH 151 and CH 153 (Chemistry courses may be taken concurrently)
BI 235 Principles of Biotechnology 4 CR
Focuses on the fundamental biotechnology techniques (e.g. nucleic acid analysis and genomics, bioinformatics, cell culture and proteomics) used in modern industrial research laboratories through the application of a semester-long project. Prerequisites: BI 220, MA 131, CH 221/223
BI 240 Invertebrate Biology 4 CR
Investigation of the major invertebrate phyla including a consideration of phylogenetic relationships and morphological adaptations related to the ecology or level of organization of each phylum. Laboratory and field work. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 112 and BI 114
BI 245 Vertebrate Biology 4 CR
Examines the evolution and ecology of the vertebrates including taxonomy, life history anatomy and physiology of extant and extinct vertebrates. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 112 and BI 114
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