Courses
BIOL 110 Exploring Biology
An intergrated study of a contemporary topic that introduces prospective majors to central themes for success. Each section will focus on a different topic. Topics may vary from year to year. (BIOL 110 is the foundational course before BIOL 180 and 190, usually the Fall Semester of their first year.) (1) Lecture and Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. Meg Steinweg | T/Th 10:10AM-11:40AM | You Choose Online Or In-Person |
BIOL 180 Exploring Diversity in Biology
An investigation of three of six themes central to the field of biology (Evolution, Diversity, and Systems)that lays a foundation of knowledge and skills expected of students who pursue a major and career in biology.(1) Lecture and Laboratory: 6 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. Steven L. Powers | M/W/F 8:30AM-10:40AM | You Choose Online Or In-Person |
BIOL 190 Exploring Unity in Biology
An investigation of three of six themes central to the field of biology (Information Flow, Matter and Energy Transformation, and Structure/Function Relationships) that lays a foundation of knowledge and skills expected of students who pursue a major and career in biology. (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. Marilee A. Ramesh | M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
| B | Dr. Marilee A. Ramesh | M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
BIOL 210 Cell Biology
A study of the fundamental processes that occur within eukaryotic cells, focusing on the structures and functions of the organelles, the cell cycle, and cell signaling. (1) Lecture and Laboratory: 6 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Requisites
- Take BIOL-110, 180, and 190 or BIOL-190 and CHEM-221 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- Take BIOL-210L Must be taken at the same time as this course.
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. Christopher Lassiter | M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM | You Choose Online Or In-Person |
| B | Dr. DorothyBelle Poli | M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
BIOL 210L Cell Biology Lab
A study of the fundamental processes that occur within eukaryotic cells, focusing on the structures and functions of the organelles, the cell cycles, and cell signaling.
Requisites
- Take BIOL-210 Must be taken at the same time as this course.
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Christopher Lassiter | T 1:10PM-4:10PM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
| E1 | John M. Cooper | T 6:00PM-9:00PM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
BIOL 230 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Structure and function of the human body at the cell and organ system levels, covering general cell structure and function, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. (This class has a strictly enforced registration restriction with preference given to declared Health and Human Performance majors. This course may not be used to satisfy the requirements for the BS or BA in Biology and does not satisfy the "200-level BIOL course" prerequisite for 300-level BIOL courses.) (1) Lecture and Laboratory: 6 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Requisites
- BIOL-106 OR BIOL-190 OR BIOL-210 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- BIOL-230L Must be taken at the same time as this course.
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ms. Lindy Thibodeaux | M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
| B | Ms. Lindy Thibodeaux | M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
BIOL 230L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
Structure and function of the human body at the cell and organ system levels, covering general cell structure and function, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. (This class has a strictly enforced registration restriction with preference given to declared Health and Human Performance majors; this course is an elective for Biology majors.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Requisites
- Take BIOL-230 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Frances E. Bosch | Th 8:30AM-11:30AM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
| 2 | Dr. Amanda N. Smolinsky | W 2:20PM-5:20PM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
| 3 | Dr. Amanda N. Smolinsky | Th 1:10PM-4:10PM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
BIOL 235 General Microbiology
The morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and economic importance of representative microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Human health issues such as sexually transmitted diseases and food safety, and plant health issues will be covered. Microbiological aspects of water and soil will also be examined. Emphasis in the laboratory will be placed on proper application of microbiological techniques. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Requisites
- Take BIOL 110 or be a declared ENVS major, 180 and 190 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- Take BIOL-235L Must be taken at the same time as this course.
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. J. Brooks Crozier | M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM | You Choose Online Or In-Person |
BIOL 245 Microbiology Lecture Topics
Study of a special topic in biology not regularly offered. (1) Lecture and Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Requisites
- Take BIOL 110 or be a declared ENVS major, 180 and 190 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. J. Brooks Crozier | M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
BIOL 265 Plant Diversity
The evolutionary relationships, life histories, and field studies of bryophytes, fern and their relatives, and vascular plants. Field trips to appreciate botanical history, farming impacts, and plant development are included. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Requisites
- Take BIOL 110 or be a declared ENVS major, 180 and 190 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- Take BIOL-265L Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
- Co-Requirement BIOL-265L-1
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. DorothyBelle Poli | M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM | Distant Off Campus Synchronous |
BIOL 265L Plant Diversity Lab
The evolutionary relationships, life histories, and field studies of bryophytes, fern and their relatives, and vascular plants. Field trips to appreciate botanical history, farming impacts, and plant development are included. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Requisites
- Take BIOL-265 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
- Co-Requirement BIOL-265-A
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. DorothyBelle Poli | Distance Off Camp Asynchronous |
BIOL 300 Aquatic Ecology
Synthesis of biological, chemical, and physical factors and processes in streams and lakes. Field work and laboratory analyses of samples collected. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Requisites
- One 200-level BIOL course Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- CHEM-112 OR CHEM-113 OR CHEM-118 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- INQ-240 or HNRS-240 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- MATH-115 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- Take BIOL-300L Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
- Co-Requirement BIOL-300L-1
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. Steven L. Powers | M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM | You Choose Online Or In-Person |
BIOL 300L Aquatic Ecology Lab
Synthesis of biological, chemical, and physical factors and processes in streams and lakes. Field work and laboratory analyses of samples collected. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Requisites
- Take BIOL-300 Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
- Co-Requirement BIOL-300-A
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Steven L. Powers | W 1:10PM-4:10PM | You Choose Online Or In-Person |
BIOL 400 Molecular Biology
A detailed analysis of information flow from DNA to RNA to protein, with emphasis on both prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk. 1 Unit
Requisites
- BIOL-315 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- CHEM-112 OR CHEM-113 OR CHEM-118 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- INQ-240 or HNRS-240 Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- MATH-115 or higher Must be taken prior to taking this course.
- BIOL-400L Must be taken at the same time as this course.
- Co-Requirement BIOL-400L-1
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dr. Leonard D. Pysh | T/Th 1:10PM-2:40PM | You Choose Online Or In-Person |
BIOL 400L Molecular Biology Lab
A detailed analysis of information flow from DNA to RNA to protein, with emphasis on both prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
Offerings
| Section | Instructor | Time | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Leonard D. Pysh | T 2:50PM-5:50PM | You Choose Online Or In-Person |