BIOL 1060 - (3) (Y)

BIOL 115 - (3) (Y)

BIOL 1210 - (3) (Y)

Intensive introduction to modern biology designed for natural science majors. Biological structure and function at various levels of organization, cell biology, genetics, development and evolution are covered. These courses are required for all biology majors and are prerequisites for most upper-level biology courses. Lectures and recitation/review.

Corequisite: May be taken independently, or in conjunction with BIOL 201, 202. BIOL 203: Laboratory exercises in introductory biology to illustrate experimental techniques and strategies used to elucidate biological concepts. BIOL 204: Studies life forms, from simple to complex organization, demonstrating the unique properties of living organisms.

BIOL 2061 - (1) (Y)

Human Physiology and Anatomy I Laboratory

Optional laboratory class to accompany BIOL 206. Includes simple anatomical, physiological and chemical exercises, clinical exercises, dissections, and microscopic examination of tissues that demonstrate and supplement topics covered in the lecture.

BIOL 2070 - (3) (Y)

Restricted to Second-year students only. This seminar will be a study of the history of the Appalachian forest ranging from the geological origins of the landscape through the period of human occupation to current issues in land-use policies. Emphasis will be on the scientific methods that have been used to reveal prehistory and recent forest dynamics. We will use the historical record to follow the impacts of land-use and resource extraction by humans that have shaped the landscape we see today. This course can be used to fulfill a writing requirement. The seminar includes a mandatory weekend trip to Mountain Lake Biological Station April 10-12.

Prerequisite: MATH 131. Analyzes important concepts in evolution, and experimental techniques used in evolutionary ecology and population genetics'field research, experimental populations, molecular markers, phylogenetic reconstruction'including aspects of experimental design and statistical analysis of data. Includes a weekend field trip to Mountain Lake Biological Station.

Prerequisite: BIOL 321. Introduces the theory and practice of important laboratory techniques used in cell biology research. Studies techniques such as microscopy, electrophoresis, and cell culture. One laboratory lecture and one afternoon laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 301. Explores the processes of embryonic development in plants and animals, emphasizing the experimental basis of contemporary knowledge in embryo-genesis, morphogenesis and in cell and tissue differentiation. Lecture and occasional evening discussions.

Prerequisite BIOL 321 or Permission of Instructor. This course offers laboratory experience illustrating a number of principles and processes in the early development of both plants and animals. Laboratory work includes the use of basic microscopy and imaging techniques to study embryonic processes such as fertilization, oogenesis, gastrulation, and tissue interactions. Students will learn basic molecular techniques used to study gene expression and patterning in the embryo. Students will also develop skills in observation, experimental design, and data presentation.

Prerequisite: BIOL 317 or equivalent. Lectures and discussions addressing behavior and sensory processing from the perspective of the neural elements involved. Topics include neuronal substrates (anatomical and physiological) of startle reflexes, locomotory behaviors, visual and auditory processing, echolocation mechanisms, calling song recognition, and the neuronal organization underlying some types of functional plasticity.

Prerequisite: Calculus; BIOL 302 or EVSC 320. The natural history and mathematical theory of population dynamics, species interactions and life history evolution. Lectures emphasize theory and experimental tests; class discussions focuses on applications to conservation of plant and animal populations.

Prerequisite: BIOL301
The first half of the course serves as an introduction to basic bioinformatics and genomics. The second half of the course concentrates on the rapidly evolving discipline of Functional Genomics, which takes advantage of the dramatic increase in the amount of known genome sequences to address biological questions at a genome-wide level. Areas of Functional Genomics that will be covered during the lectures and computer labs of this course include RNA profiling, proteomics, and systems biology. Recent articles from the scientific literature will be used to illustrate these topics. This course includes lectures, computer labs, and literature discussions.

Prerequisite: BIOL 317 or equivalent; BIOL 300. Explores a cellular approach to the study of the nervous system. Topics include the structure and function of ionic channels in cell membranes; the electrochemical basis of the cell resting potential; the generation and conduction of nerve impulses; and synaptic transmissions. Three lecture and demonstration/discussion hours. Class meetings include lectures, discussion, student presentations, and computer simulations of neurophysiology with NeuroDynamix.

Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and 301. Introduces biological timekeeping as used by organisms for controlling diverse processes, including sleep-wakefulness cycles, photoperiodic induction and regression, locomotor rhythmicity, eclosion rhythmicity, and the use of the biological clock in orientation and navigation.

Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and 301  An introduction to a new research paradigm that focuses on the systematic study of complex interactions at the molecular, network and genomic level. This course will review state-of-the-art high throughput techniques and modeling methods used to obtain, integrate and analyze complex data from biological systems. This course will be a combination of text based lectures and discussions of the current literature pertinent to Systems Biology.

Prerequisite:  25 credits Science and Math.  This course satisfies the second writing requirement.  This course will give an overview of the major conceptual and experimental advances in Biology.  Explorations will be made on the relationships of Biology to mathematics and physical sciences and philosophical issues relevant to science in general, Biology in particular.

Prerequisite: BIOL 301. Focuses on the fundamental knowledge about organization, expression, and inheritance of the human genome. Reviews classical Mendelian genetics and human genetic (pedigree) analysis. Emphasizes understanding human genetics in molecular terms. Includes gene mapping procedures, methodologies for identifying genes responsible for inherited diseases, the molecular basis of several mutant (diseased) states, the human genome project, and discussions about genetic screening and gene therapy.

Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 301. Includes basic information about important issues in cell biology coupled with critical analysis of pertinent scientific literature. Integrates basic scientific findings with clinical situations, emphasizing the importance of basic research in understanding and combating disease.

Prerequisite: BIOL 325 recommended. Provides direct experience in approaches used to study animal behavior. Each lab concentrates on a particular aspect of behavior. Student experiments relate to central nervous systems; sensory perception; sign stimuli, feeding behavior; social behavior; reproductive behavior; biological timing; and animal observation in the laboratory and field.

Prerequisite: BIOL 302 or EVSC 320 or Instructor Permission. Studies processes in forest ecosystems which effect management decisions. Emphasizes the interactions between the physiological processes of plants and system-level functions such as the cycling of nutrients and the flow of energy and water. Examples of current and projected uses of forest systems are discussed throughout, including harvesting for fiber and energy, and the preservation of forests as water purification and air pollution control systems. Cross-listed with EVSC 430.

Prerequisite: BIOL 300, Biochemistry or two semesters of organic chemistry.
Exploration, in depth, of principles underlying protein and nucleic acid structures and the techniques used to determine those structures.

Prerequisite: Fourth-year DMP in Biology. One-hour, weekly discussions on recent advances in biology, as well as more practical matters, such as how to write grant applications, make seminar presentations, apply to graduate programs, and other skills essential to professional success in biology.

Prerequisite: Biol 302 or EVSC 320 and a course in conservation Biology (BIOL 345 or BIOL 413 or EVSC 322). In-depth investigation of current research and practice in environmental and biological conservation. Format will include the discussion of fundamental and recent readings in conservation and guest speakers from the local scientific and conservation communities.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Independent research for qualified undergraduates under the direction of a faculty member. Nine laboratory hours.

Prerequisite: BIOL 491 and BIOL 492. Independent research under the guidance of a departmental faculty member. Students who have completed BIOL 491, 492 may enroll in BIOL 493, 494 as a 'second year' of independent research. Nine laboratory hours.

Prerequisite: DMP students and instructor permission. Independent research for qualified undergraduates under the direction of a faculty member. Nine laboratory hours.

Prerequisite: BIOL 495, 496; DMP students. Independent research under the guidance of a departmental faculty member. Students who have completed BIOL 495, 496 may enroll for BIOL 497, 498 as a 'second year' of independent research. Nine laboratory hours.

Prerequisite: BIOL 300; organic chemistry. Structure and function of the major constituents of cells'proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates'and the relationship to cellular metabolism and self-replication. Lectures and discussion.

Prerequisite: BIOL 300 or Instructor permission. Practical usage of various microscopy imaging methodologies to study the morphology and cellular function in various biological systems from single cell to single molecule in cells and tissues. Topics include basics theory of microscopy, imaging and image analysis to solve various biological questions, fluorophore labeling, technical and hands on training on various microscopy techniques applied in different biological and biomedical investigations. Lectures, discussion, student presentations and laboratory.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Discussion of current literature and selected topics on the biochemical and molecular genetic basis for plant cellular growth and differentiation. Weekly readings and student presentations.

BIOL 541 - (4) (IR)