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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BI 325 Immunology 3 CR
Examines the immune response including characteristics of antigens, antibodies and antigen-antibody interactions. 

BI 345 Neurobiology 4 CR
Covers cell biology of neurons, electrical and biochemical signaling, motor control, sensation and perception, learning and memory, and brain anatomy. Laboratory instruction includes practical investigations and survey research projects into the above topics and related illnesses. Prerequisites: BI 112, BI 114, CH 152 and CH 154

BI 350/351 Ecology 4 CR
Examines fundamental concepts of plant and animal interactions as revealed by field and laboratory studies of populations, communities and ecosystems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory/field session per week. Prerequisites: BI 112, BI 114, CH 152, CH 154 and MA 131; recommended course: MA 151

BI 355 Molecular Biology 4 CR
Provides foundations of molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology, analysis of relevant primary journal articles, hands-on training in recombinant DNA techniques, and exposure to the use of computers in DNA sequence analysis and scientific communication. Prerequisites: BI 220, CH 221 and CH 223



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