Biology

Programs

Course Descriptions

BI1015: Dir. Indep. Studies in Biology

Credits 5
Projects in Biological Science is an independent or small group study for students to investigate topics of biological science outside the regular curriculum offering.

BI1113: Field Biology

Credits 3
An intra-disciplinary exploration of the environment and the ways individual perceives it, utilizing actual outdoor experiences as well as readings and formal classroom instruction. Personal growth, understanding of the natural environment and awareness of varying land uses will be emphasized. Must also be taken with PE1511 – Camp Skills and PE1521 – Hiking and Backpacking.

BI1305: Principles of Biology

Credits 5
Offered fall and spring semesters. A foundation emphasizing human interaction and place within all levels of the biosphere and the scientific process. The course will incorporate six unifying principles: 1) Evolution: Patterns and Products of Change, 2) Interaction and Interdependence, 3) Genetic Continuity and Reproduction, 4) Growth, Development, and Differentiation, 5) Energy, Matter, and Organization, and 6) Maintenance of Dynamic Equilibrium. Inquiry oriented investigations will be used to introduce, explore, and expand on concepts discussed in the classroom. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected. Edukan course number:BI100

BI1403: Nutrition

Credits 3
This course will survey normal nutrition along with the physiological processes related to digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. The relationship of energy balance, weight control, and eating disorders will be examined. The nutritional requirements of mother, infant, child, teen, and geriatric populations will be studied. This course is designed for the student entering health related fields or those who have an interest in normal nutrition. This course will utilize computer technology to enhance student learning. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected. EduKan course number: AL101

BI1505: Biology I for Majors

Credits 5
Designed to fulfill the needs of the pre-medical and pre-veterinarian biology student, and the student who is going to enter the fields of biological related science, agriculture, physical education, or for the student who has a desire to learn more about the cell. A study of the cell structure and function. The course will deal with cellular organelles, cellular communication, and cellular metabolism, and division. Laboratory experiments will supplement the theory of lectures. For each unit of lecture credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

BI1515: Biology II for Majors

Credits 5
This course focuses on the structure and function of organisms with an emphasis on phylogeny. The unifying principles for this course are: 1) Biodiversity, 2) Evolutionary relationships, 3) Form and function of organisms, 4) Interaction, interdependence, and sustainability 5) Genetic continuity and reproduction. Inquiry oriented investigations will be used to introduce, explore, and expand on concepts discussed in the classroom. For each unit of lecture credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

BI2114: Anatomy and Physiology I

Credits 4

This course introduces the integration of structure and function within the human body. An emphasis is placed on the correlation of gross and microscopic structure with functional maintenance of the following human organ systems: Antegumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. A holistic approach is used to encourage the student to develop an integrated understanding of the human body.

BI2124: Anatomy and Physiology II

Credits 4

This course completes the second half of a two-semester sequence intended to provide the student with a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology by studying the structures and their functions and grasping the correlation between structure and function. The systems studied in this course are special senses, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive. This course should improve the student''s ability to use and understand the terms relating to the human body and encourage the development of a scientific attitude. This course is also designed to develop within the student a greater appreciation for the phenomena with which one comes in contact with on a daily basis.

BI2304: Human Anatomy

Credits 4
Designed to fulfill the requirements for two year and/or four year degrees pursued by students entering the fields of medical related sciences, physical education, and biological sciences. Structure of the human body on a cell, tissue, organ, and system level will be covered. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

BI2314: Human Physiology

Credits 4
Designed to fulfill the requirements for two year and/or four year degrees pursued by students entering the fields of medical related sciences, physical education, and biological sciences. System functions of the human body and related diseases (pathophysiology) will be covered. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

BI2705: Microbiology

Credits 5
An introduction to the study of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, and helminthes with focus on those responsible for human disease. Evolution is the unifying principle used to investigate the interaction of microbe, human, and the environment. General microbiological concepts such as microbial structure, growth, metabolism, genetics, and ecology are applied to such medically related topics as control and pathogenicity of microorganisms as well as to body defense mechanisms and the immune responses. The lab exercises stress basic clinical laboratory techniques such as staining, aseptic technique, and the biochemical and serological testing for microorganisms. Biotechnology applications are also utilized. Both laboratory and lecture relate core microbiological principles to the understanding of infectious disease. EduKan course number: BI280