Course descriptions

Biology 120 / Botany 130 / microbiology 680 / physiology 760 / plant physiology 780 / zoology 990

BIOLOGY OF CANCER. 50:120:103. (R) (3) Satisfies the college's natural sciences requirement for nonscience majors. Although open to biology and medical technology majors, does not satisfy the biology major elective requirement.
Discussion of the basic cellular mechanisms underlying carcinogenesis and its prevention and treatment. Topics include the cellular basis of cancer, regulation of cellular reproduction, cancer as a hereditary disease, induction of cancer, occupational cancer, consumer products and cancer, and prevention and treatment of cancer.

BIOLOGY OF DISEASE. 50:120:110. (R) (3) Not normally open to biology or medical technology majors.Satisfies the college's natural science requirement for nonscience majors.
Scientific overview of the major human diseases of current interest.

CELL BIOLOGY. 50:120:334.(3) Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, two terms of organic chemistry; or permission of instructor.
Structural analysis and functional correlations of cytoplasmic and nuclear components of plant, animal, and microbial cells; analysis of mitosis and meiosis; analysis of developmental mechanisms at the cellular level. Introduction to techniques and tools of biochemistry, cytology, and tissue culture.

CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY. 50:120:335.(1) Prerequisite: 50:120:334.
Introduction to techniques and tools of biochemistry, cytology, and tissue culture.

ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY. 50:120:201.(3) Satisfies the natural science requirement for nonscience majors. Credit does not apply toward satisfaction of the biology major elective requirement.
A theoretical analysis of the interactions between biological populations and their environments.

ELECTRON MICROSCOPY. 50:120:410. (2) Prerequisites: 50:120:101,1 02.
Use of the transmission electron microscope and ultramicrotome. Preparation of samples and examination of thin sections of tissues, negative stained materials, and replicas of cells, Immunolabeling and cytochemistry of cells.

EVOLUTION. 50:120:310.(3) Prerequisites: 50:120:101, 102.
A study of the principles and mechanisms of organic evolution; the history of evolutional theory, the origin of life, and the role of the genetic systems, variation, and natural selection in species formation; molecular evolution.

EXPERIMENTAL GENETICS. 50:120:309.(2) Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:307.
Experimental techniques employed in the study of genetics utilizing plants, animals, and microorganisms.

FACTS OF LIFE. 50:120:105.(R) (3) Not normally open to biology or medical technology majors. Satisfies the college's natural science requirement for nonscience majors.
Introduction (without laboratory) to biological principles. Covers basic concepts involved in understanding the structure, function, and evolution of organisms with an emphasis placed on the application of biological knowledge to problems of man and society. Topics include human nutrition, disease, reproduction and development, genetic engineering, pollution, and conservation.

GENERAL BIOLOGY. 50:120:101,102. (R) (4,4) Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 furs. 50:120:101 is prerequisite for 102.
Principles of biology, including the cellular basis of life; genetics; evolution; and the morphology, physiology, and development of plants and animals, including man. Required laboratory includes techniques such as microscopy, dissection, physiological experimentation, and use of scientific methods.

GENERAL ECOLOGY. 50:120:351. (3) Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102; or permission of instructor.
A study of the interrelations of organisms and their environments. Principles of growth, regulation, and distribution and structure and energetics of populations and communities explored.

GENERAL ECOLOGY LABORATORY. 50:120:353. (1) Pre- or corequisite: 50:120:351.
This course is usually taken concurrently with 50:120.351. Field and laboratory exercises illustrating concepts of general ecology.

GENETICS. 50:120:307.(3) Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, and two terms of organic chemistry; or permission of instructor.
Organization, expression, and evolution of hereditary elements in procaryotes and eucaryotes; principles and mechanisms of inheritance at the classical, molecular, cytological and population levels.

GENETICS LABORATORY. 50:120:308. (1) Corequisite: 50:120:307.
Applications of genetics principles are reviewed through demonstrations, problem solving, and research.

HONORS PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY. 50:120:495,496.(BA,BA) Open only to biology majors who have completed at least 75 credits of course work with a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average.

HUMAN REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT. 50:120:106.(R) (3) Not normally open to biology or medical technology majors. Satisfies the college's natural science requirement for nonscience majors.
Topics include the hormonal control of reproduction, infertility, artificial insemination, "test-tube" babies, sex manipulation, abortion and miscarriage, genetic counseling, and birth defects.

MAN ECOSYSTEM INTERACTIONS. 50:120:202. (R) (3) Satisfies the college's natural science requirement for Conscience majors. Although open to biology majors, does not satisfy the biology major elective requirement.
Discussion and analysis of environmental problems facing the human species. Emphasis on physical and biological principles affecting population growth, resource and energy consumption, and the pollution of the air, water, and land. Alternative solutions to environmental problems are discussed in terms of conflicting economic and political values.

MICROTECHNIQUE AND ITS APPLICATIONS. 50:120:401. (3) Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102, and 50:990:311; or permission of instructor.
Covers topics on the theory and methods of fixation, sectioning, and staining, including techniques in histochemistry. Among others, the following procedures are taught: paraffin, plastic, and frozen sectioning standard staining methods (e.g., hematoxylin and eosin), as well as special methods for identifying carbohydrates enzymes, lipids, and other cell tissue components; black and white photomicrography and processing.

MICROTECHNIQUE AND ITS APPLICATIONS LABORATORY. 50:120:402. (1) Corequisite: 50:120:401.
Exercises in histologic, histochemical and related techniques.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 50:120:305. (3) Lec. 3 hours. Prerequisites: 50:120:101,102 and two terms of organic chemistry.
Molecular mechanisms involved in the expression of genetic information, the control of macromolecular synthesis, the aggregation of macromolecules into DNA-protein complexes, membranes, chromosomes and cell organelles, and an introduction to recombinant DNA technology.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY. 50:120:306. (1) Pre- or corequisites: 50:120:305 and two terms of organic chemistry. This course is usually taken concurrently with 50:120:305.
Introduction to protein purification techniques, gene cloning, and recombinant DNA technology.

PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY 50:120:127,128. (R) (3,3) Corequisites: 50:120:129, 130.
Principles of biology, including the cellular basis of life, genetics, evolution, and the morphology, physiology, and development of plants and animals, including man.

PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY Laboratory. 50:120:129,130. (R)(1,1) Corequisites: 50:120:127, 128.
Includes techniques such as microscopy, dissection, physiological experimentation, and the use of scientific method.

RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY. 50:120:480. (3) Lec. 3 kin. Prerequisite: 50:120:306.
Examination of the recombinant DNA technology and its utility in specific medical and industrial applications as well as its use in basic research. Topics include discussion of in vitro mutagenesis, heterologous and gene expression in a variety of hosts, disease diagnosis, and gene therapies using genetic engineering as well as the ecological/societal impacts of recombinant DNA technology.

SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY. 50:120:494.(2) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Members of the seminar prepare and present reports on current biological topics. The specific topic of each term's offering will be announced during registration.

SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY. 50:120:491,492. (BA,BA) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. No more than 8 credits can be counted toward the biology major.
Designed to meet the needs of outstanding students who have demonstrated an aptitude for original work and may wish to undertake special problems. No more than 8 credits can be counted toward the biology major.

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