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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BI 255 Animal Behavior 4 CR
An introduction to how animals of all different types use behaviors as strategies for interacting with the environment. Behaviors studied include communication, habitat selection, migration, mate choice, breeding and parental care. Development and physiological control of behaviors are also examined. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory/field session per week. Prerequisites: BI 112, BI 114, MA 131
BI 260 Marine Biology 4 CR
Examines the structure and function of marine habitats at the organismal, population community, and ecosystem levels. Laboratory includes field investigation of different types of estuarine and coastal habitats and design of basic and applied marine ecological investigations. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 112 and BI 114
BI 265 Conservation Biology 4 CR
The focus of this course is on the science of conservation biology in the context of environmental policy, socioeconomic demands and environmental ethics. Prerequisite: BI 112/114
BI 299 Special Topics in Biology 3–4 CR
Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Prerequisites are established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and prerequisites.
BI 311 Cell Biochemistry 4 CR
Covers advanced topics in eukaryotic cell biology with emphasis on protein biochemistry. Laboratory work includes enzyme kinetics, biochemical pathway studies and other biological analyses. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 220, CH 221 and CH 223 (chemistry courses may be taken concurrently)
BI 312 Systems Physiology 4 CR
Investigation of the physiology of vertebrate systems. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, neural, muscular, digestive, endocrine, reproductive and excretory physiology. Laboratory instruction includes practical investigation and survey research projects into the above topics and related illnesses. Prerequisites: BI 112, BI 114, CH 152 and CH 154
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