Core 42 approved

BIO 101   Biology 3-2-4 (MOTR BIOL100L)
This course is designed to provide each student with an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of living things and their cell structure, chemistry, genetics, evolution, and ecological relationships.

BIO 105  Introductory Conservation Biology 3-0-3 (MOTR BIOL100)
This course involves a study of the earth’s ecosystems and biodiversity as well as historical and current human impacts on these systems. The importance of conserving the earth’s biodiversity is also discussed.

BIO 105H   Introductory Conservation Biology Honors 3-0-3 (MOTR BIOL100)
This course involves a study of the earth’s ecosystems and biodiversity as well as historical and current human impacts on these systems. The importance of conserving the earth’s biodiversity is also discussed. Honors sections of Conservation Biology stress critical thinking and analytical writing. Prerequisite: Student must meet criteria for admission to Honors program. (IN)

BIO 150   General Zoology 4-2-5  (MOTR BIO100LZ)
This course involves a comparative study of animal life and the anatomical adaptations that enable animals to inhabit nearly all ecological niches. Extensive lab work and some field trips are required.

BIO 151   Introductory Plant Biology 3-2-4 (MOTR BIO100LB)
This course examines general biological principles with emphasis on the structures, reproduction, and ecology of seed plants. Course includes lab work and field trips.

BIO 155 General Biology for Majors I 3-2-4 (MOTR BIOL 150L)
First half of two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. Introduction to the concepts of biological structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, genetics, and evolution.

BIO 160  General Biology for Majors II 3-2-4
Second half of two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. Introduction to the biology of organisms including evolutionary history, diversity, structure, and function of major taxa; and ecology. BIO155 General Biology for Majors is recommended as a prerequisite.

BIO 205   Human Anatomy 3-2-4  (MOTR LIFS150LAP)
Human Anatomy is a general study of the structure and function of the human body and considers all major organ systems. Significant laboratory work is required to identify various systems of the human body by flag-spotting. Dissection is included in this course.

BIO 206 Microbiology 3-2-4
This course studies the role of bacteria and other microorganisms in nature. The principles of the subject can be related to agriculture, domestic science, and nursing. Extensive lab work is required. Students perform simple, Gram, and special stain procedures on bacteria. Prerequisite: BIO101, BIO155, BIO205 or instructor approval.

BIO 209   Physiology 3-2-4  (MOTR LIFS150LP)
This course studies metabolic functions of the cell; diffusion physiology; and the nervous, muscular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Physiology lab is a very important part of this course. Prerequisite: BIO205 or instructor approval.

BIO 220 General Genetics 3-2-4
Principles of classical and molecular genetics, epigenetics and biotechnology. Course content is foundational to concepts of modern biology, recommended for all majors in life science-related fields. Prerequisite: Grade “C” or higher in BIO155 General Biology for Majors I and PHY121 General Chemistry

BIO 299: Special Studies in Biology (1 to 6)-0-(1 to 6)
This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than three Special Studies courses in any one discipline. (IN)