BIO 106 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Development of the scientific application of academic skills, includ-

ing written and oral language, library use, and problem solving. Current issues in the biological sciences are investigated. May not be used for major or minor credit. May be repeated one time. 1

BIO 110. BIOLOGY AND HUMAN CONCERNS. A practical examination of bio- logical phenomena relevant to humans in their daily existence. May not count toward a major or minor in the biological or physical sciences. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3

BIO 123. FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. Biological and physical environmental problems, focusing on toxicology; human population growth; water, soil, and air pollution; land use; sustainable design; introduced and endangered species; preservation of wetland ecosystems; and careers in environmental science. Environmental Science majors only. Lecture 2 hours, lab- oratory 2 hours. 3

BIO 217. INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY. Nonpathogenic and patho- genic bacteria, yeasts, and molds in relation to ecology, disease, public health, foods, and industry. Laboratory includes culture methods, staining, incubation, control, and other bacteriological techniques. Prerequisites:BIO 100; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4

BIO 221. INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE MANAGMENT. An overview of the history of wildlife management including habitat management, exotic wildlife, and population ecology. Students will participate in field research. Prerequisite:

BIO 101. Lecture/discussion. 3

BIO 229. SURVEY OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. See HSE 229. May not count toward a major or minor in biological or physical sciences. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

BIO 230. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. Introduction to fundamental mech- anisms that govern function of various systems in the body. Covers the function of neural, muscle, cardiac, and renal function. Laboratory exercises focus on

histology and gross anatomy of the various organs. Not open to students who have completed BIO 330. Prerequisites:BIO 100; CHE 101, 103. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4

BIO 231. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II. Continuation of BIO 230. Fundamental mechanisms governing the function of blood cell formation, immune function, respiration, digestion, and endocrinology. Laboratory exercises focus on selective physiological function. Not open to students who have com- pleted BIO 331. Prerequisite:BIO 230. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

BIO 300. CELL BIOLOGY. Structural, chemical, and physical principles of ani- mal and plant cells. Prerequisites:BIO 101; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

BIO 301. ECOLOGY. Plants and animals in relation to their environment. Role of humans in the ecosystem. Field trips. Prerequisite:BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, lab- oratory 3 hours. 4

BIO 309. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION. History of environmental regula- tion and development of an environmental ethic, environmental advocacy, understanding our national and state environmental regulatory framework, envi- ronmental sampling protocol and chain of custody, environmental impact state- ments. 3

BIO 312. DENDROLOGY. Identification of selected trees, shrubs, and woody vines by means of field trips and the study of herbarium specimens. Introduction to the collection and preparation of herbarium specimens. Emphasis on species of the southeastern United States. Prerequisite:BIO 101. Lecture 2 hours, labora- tory 2 hours. 3

BIO 314. PHYSICAL GEOLOGY FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES. A study of the Earth, its composition, structure, and natural processes. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4

BIO 321. WILDLIFE TECHNIQUES. The theory and practice of a variety of labo- ratory and field methods to conduct and evaluate natural resource management and research. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: BIO 221. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

BIO 328. GENETICS. Principles of heredity; current genetic and biochemical the- ories. Prerequisites:BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

BIO 329. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. Development of a working vocabulary of medical terminology as applied in health-related professions. Emphasis on pro- nunciation, spelling, and correct usage. 3

BIO 330. MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY I. In-depth study of fundamental mecha- nisms governing physiological processes in mammalian system. Covers the func- tion of neural, muscle, cardiac, and renal function. Not open to students who have completed BIO 230. Prerequisite: BIO 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

BIO 331. MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY II. Continuation of BIO 300. In-depth study of fundamental mechanisms governing the function of blood cell formation, immune function, respiration, digestion, and endocrinology. Not open to students who have completed BIO 231. Prerequisite: BIO 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

BIO 334. INVESTIGATING THE NATURAL WORLD. Subject matter of elemen- tary school science. Prerequisites: elementary education major, one course in biological science, and one course in physical science. Lecture 3 hours, laborato- ry 3 hours. 4

BIO 336. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY. Biology, taxonomy, and ecology of inver- tebrates. Prerequisite:BIO 101. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4

BIO 340. ENTOMOLOGY. Biology, ecology, reproduction, and classification of insects. Prerequisite:BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

BIO 343. COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY. Anatomy of the vertebrates, with emphasis on phylogenetic relationships among the classes; laboratory study of representative types. Prerequisite:BIO 101. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4

BIO 348. PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY. Independent research on problems of inter- est to student and instructor that may involve library, laboratory, and field work. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours credit. Prerequisite:GPA of 3.0 and permission of instructor. 1-4

BIO 402. MICROBIAL GENETICS. Genetic mechanisms of microbial response to changing environmental conditions with emphasis on pathogenicity and biore- mediation. Prerequisites: BIO 217, BIO 442 recommended. Lecture 2 hours, lab- oratory 4 hours. 4

BIO 404. ECONOMIC BOTANY. The study of economically important plants of the world with emphasis on origins, genetics, diversity, and utilization by human- ity. Survey of agricultural and horticultural crop plants, fiber plants, forest trees, and medical and ethnobotanical plants. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4

BIO 405. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. Physiology of vascular plants with emphasis on angiosperms; water relations, translocation, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, growth, hormones, and physiology of reproduction. Prerequisites:BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

BIO 406. PLANT PATHOLOGY. The study of plant pathogenic organisms, includ- ing viruses, bacteria, fungi, and invertebrates; pathogen life cycles and effects of pathogens on host plants; ecophysiology of plant pathogens; pathogen manage- ment and control with emphasis on economic plants. Prerequisite: BIO 410. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4

BIO 408. BIOLOGY OF NONVASCULAR PLANTS. Biology of the algae, fungi, and bryophytes, emphasizing morphology, life histories, and systematics but also including physiology and ecology. Laboratory includes identification, isolation, and culture methods. Prerequisite:BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

BIO 410. PLANT ANATOMY. Organization and development of the vegetative and reproductive tissues and organs of seed plants with emphasis on an- giosperms. Prerequisites:BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4

BIO 411. ELEMENTS OF PLANT SYSTEMATICS. Principles of plant classification including history, nomenclature, and current methodologies. Survey of major vascular plant families including pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.

BIO 414. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY. Geologic-related consequences of the interaction between people and the physical environment, including natural geo- logic hazards; minerals, energy, water and soil resources; and global change and decision making. Field trips to environmentally sensitive sites. Prerequisite: BIO 314, or PHY 314 or permission of instructor. 3