To provide strong teaching advisement to students majoring in biology and biology education, for employment and or entry into graduate and professional schools.
BY 101: General Biology I
[Credit Hours:
3]
An introductory course designed to fulfill the general education requirements of the College. Major topics discussed in the course include: the origin of life; the cell, its chemistry, morphology, and differentiation; basic physiology and anatomy of mammals; and basic physiology an anatomy of vascular plants.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week.
BY 201: General Biology II
[Credit Hours:
3]
Designed to give a stronger background in the biological sciences. The course reviews basic principles presented in BY 101 but on a more detailed level. It covers additional topics receiving major emphasis including the diversity and the interaction of living things with the environment.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BY 101
BY 202: Botany
[Credit Hours:
3]
The study of growth and development of plants: their microscopic structures, physiology, and diversity, with emphasis on vascular plants.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BY 101
BY 210: Zoology
[Credit Hours:
3]
The study of the means by which multi-celled organisms solve their peculiar problems of life, principles of classification and phylogenetics, evolution, reproduction, and behavior population.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 101
BY 302: Cell Biology
[Credit Hours:
3]
The cell as a basic unit of life. It covers discussion of the origin of life, classification, genetics, and metabolism leading to an integrated understanding of the relationship between chemistry and biology. It also covers the structure and function of biomolecules, cytoskeletons.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 101
BY 304: Genetics
[Credit Hours:
3]
The fundamental concepts of heredity with emphasizes on the nature, transmission, and action of genetic material. It also involves the study of classical and molecular genetics of plants, animals and microbes.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 210
BY 305: Embryology
[Credit Hours:
3]
A study of the formation, development, and morphology of various animals that emphasizes the human embryo.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 210
BY 307: Human Anatomy
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course is the study of the gross and microscopic structure of the human body, the anatomy of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and nervous systems with emphasis on the functional aspects. It involves demonstrations and laboratory study of human tissue and mammalian dissection.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 101
BY 308: Parasitology
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course is an introduction to taxonomy and life cycles of parasites and the pathogenic effect upon their hosts. It uses contemporary experiments as a means of indicating methods of eradicating parasites.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 210
BY 310: Histology
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course includes a detailed microscopic study of cells, tissues, and organs in living organisms. Various histological techniques will be used to augment student understanding of subject matter.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 307
BY 317: Immunology
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course includes a study of the basic principles of immunology. Emphasis is placed on the chemical and physical nature of antigens and antibodies, the mechanisms involved in induction and activity of humoral and cell-mediated immunity.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 307
BY 402: Human Physiology
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course involves a study of integrated functions of human cells, tissues, and organ systems -- digestive, reproductive, nervous, and endocrine systems.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 307, or permission of instructor
BY 403: Plant Physiology
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course involves the study of various processes and structures of plants, photosynthesis, metabolic processes, and plant nutrition. Laboratories and class discussions are integrated to emphasize the relationship between theoretical and experimental results. This also includes independent reading in contemporary areas of research.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 202
BY 405: Microbiology
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course involves the study of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria, fungi, and viruses; their structure and function; ecology; significance to man and his health; and host defense mechanisms.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 210
BY 406: Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course involves the study of molecular biology of the gene, gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA, and genetic engineering. It also covers the applications of genetic engineering in medicine and industry.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BY 302 or permission of instructor
BY 407: Biochemistry I
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course involves a study of the chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acid, and lipids, including their structure, function and metabolic interactions. It also covers the study of the chemistry of biological compounds and an introduction to metabolism.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CH 305
BY 408: Biochemistry II
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course is a continuation of Biochemistry I. It covers metabolism of energy-yielding compounds, oxidative phosphorylation, metabolism of informational molecules; metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids; nutritional biochemistry.
Three lecture hours and a two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BY 407
BY 449: Senior Seminar
[Credit Hours:
1]
This course is required of all biology majors in the senior year. This course acquaints students with contemporary research presentations and aids students in preparing for the senior comprehensive examination.
Prerequisite: Senior Status
BY 450: Research
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course involves a research in a specific area of biology under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required
BY 451: Research
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course involves research in a specific area of biology under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required