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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog (As of 06-29-20) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Art History
  

  • ARTH 499B Bachelor’s Essay (3)

    Semester two of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor. 
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 499A 
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Arts Management
  

  • ARTM 200 Introduction to Arts Management (3)

    This course introduces students to critical concepts and issues in arts organizations and the historical development of arts management. It provides an overview of the creative industry; fundamental terms and operations in arts management; roles of arts participants, organizations, and businesses; and sustainable practices in producing and presenting arts organizations.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 205 1770 Records (1)

    This course will involve students in the music release process of 1770 Records, the student-run record label of the Music Industry Concentration, Arts Management Program. The process will include copyright and contracts, manufacturing, graphic design, distribution, marketing and promotion, and the actual release of a new single. This will be accomplished by working with musicians, graphic designers and other industry professionals. Students will get hands-on experience by selecting music and releasing singles based on current industry standards.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • ARTM 209 Introduction to Audio Production (3)

    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary audio production. Through hands-on experience in a recording studio, students will learn about the equipment and techniques used in modern recording including sampling, sequencing, synthesis and the basics of recording,editing, mixing and mastering audio. The course will also introduce students to the basic elements of music composition: rhythm, harmony, melody and form.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 210 Introduction to the Music Industry (3)

    This course is particularly valuable for students with career interests in the music business. It provides an overview of the music industry; development of the artist-manager relationship; development of an artist’s career plan/image; negotiating contracts; booking; promotion; recording demos; music distribution; new technologies: sound/light enhancements.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 230 History of the Recording Industry (3)

    From Columbia, Victor, and Edison to today’s record label marketplace, the course examines the rise (and potential fall) of the album, how indie labels changed the way music is made and distributed, the role record labels play in today’s music business, and whether the industry is adapting or bound for extinction.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 240 Museum and Gallery Fundamentals (3)

    This course combines academic and practical applications of museum and gallery studies. Students gain an increased understanding of exhibition venues from a local and national perspective including commercial, nonprofit, and museum galleries. Students also acquire basic practical skills for mounting exhibitions, as well as experience in research and presentation. The purpose of this course is for students to acquire a well-informed understanding of the professional expectations and functions of the gallery. The course also includes a field experience that places students in diverse gallery environments throughout the semester.
    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 102  or ARTH 104  or ARTH 285  or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 255 Presenting the Performing Arts (3)

    An academic and practical application of presenting the performing arts, students will practice the skills necessary for programming, booking and producing performances while increasing their understanding of music, theater and dance presenting from a local and national perspective including the basic workings of commercial facilities, nonprofit spaces, performing arts centers, festivals, and theaters.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 131  or THTR 176  or SPOL 150  or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 310 Strategic Planning in the Arts (3)

    This course introduces students to the unique aspects and practices of arts organizations in relation to research and strategic planning for programming, marketing, fundraising, budgeting and human resources.
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 200  with a grade of C- or better
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 321 Arts Marketing and Public Relations (3)

    Students will analyze and develop market research and learn practices to increase cultural participation and develop arts audiences. They will assess current and potential audiences and demographics, examine lifestyle, leisure time habits, national and international trends and social values, and participate in different types of arts experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 200  with a grade of C- or better
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 325 Understanding Creativity (3)

    This course will explore the anatomy of the creative process by observation and participation in the visual, performing, media, and literary arts. The importance of intuition, thinking skills, risk taking, problem solving, and collaboration will be stressed.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 330 Music in the Marketplace (3)

    This course will introduce students to the CD release process of recording, manufacturing, distribution, and promotion. Emphasis will be on the legal and financial challenges faced by small labels, how labels and musicians work together in the new music marketplace, the development of skills to help manage artists, and the use of social media marketing.
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 210  or permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 340 Arts Financial Management (3)

    This course is a study of the financial aspects of nonprofit arts organizations to include budgeting, earned and contributed income, trend analysis, asset restrictions, fundraising, cash flow management, economic impact, cultural economics, and financial decisions.
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 310  with a grade of C- or better and ACCT 203 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 350 Fund Raising and Grant Writing for the Arts (3)

    This course will explore the elements, processes and management of philanthropy, fund raising, and development in terms of generating earned revenue, and raising funds from public and private contributed income sources and grant writing among artists, arts managers, non-profit arts organizations, and artistic enterprises.
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 310  with a grade of C- or better
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 360 Special Topics in Arts Management (1-3)

    Special topics courses are offered periodically to supplement program electives. Please check each semester’s list of arts management special topics courses.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • ARTM 362 Events Management (3)

    This course focuses on the cultural origins and significance of celebration within society; an introduction to management of special events and festivals from initial planning through delivery; questions of event feasibility; costing and financial management; assessing and meeting communication objectives; merchandising and marketing; staffing and task analysis; safety and security; debriefing and evaluation.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 ; HTMT 210  or ARTM 200 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Cross-listing: HTMT 362  
  

  • ARTM 380 Independent Study in Arts Management (1-3)

    This course is a study, reading, or research project concerning subject matter not available in other college courses.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, ARTM 310 , and written agreement with the student and the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • ARTM 390 Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry (3)

    This course intends to create broad, practical knowledge of legal issues related to music, film, television and the arts. It explores constitutional and legal issues governing what we see, hear and read in the entertainment world, plus creative licensing, music publishing, recording, contracts and other topics in the entertainment world.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 400 Arts Management Internship (3)

    This course provides students an experiential learning and research opportunity with a sponsoring arts-oriented organization.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, ARTM 310  with a grade of C- or better, and permission of faculty.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • ARTM 401 Music Industry Internship (3)

    This course provides students an experiential learning and research opportunity with a sponsoring music industry-oriented organization.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, ARTM 210 , ARTM 310  with a grade of C- or better, and permission of faculty
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • ARTM 420 Policy in the Arts (3)

    This course is an exploration of the role of federal, state, and local government and the private sector in arts and public policy development. Policy issues include arts education, arts advocacy, freedom of artistic expression, tax policy, cultural equity, and the applications of policy decisions on organizational missions, strategic planning, ethics, boards of directors and organizational management.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, ARTM 310  with a grade of C- or better, BLAW 205  or ARTM 390  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ARTM 499A Bachelor’s Essay (3)

    Semester one of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor.  
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and Department/Program approval prior to registration. Individual departments or programs may prescribe particular requirements for eligibility for the bachelor’s essay, particular procedures for the approval of proposals, and/or particular guidelines for the projects themselves. Senior standing and departmental approval.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ARTM 499B Bachelor’s Essay (3)

    Semester two of a two semester intensive research and writing course for accomplished and motivated upper-level students under the close supervision of a faculty member in the department or program. Students must take the initiative in seeking a faculty member to help in the design and supervision of the project. This is an individual enrollment course, and registration is carried out through consultation with the faculty mentor. 
    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 499A 
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Asian Studies
  

  • ASST 101 Introduction to Asian Studies (3)

    The course is an interdisciplinary introduction to Asia through an examination of history, geography, religion, literature, visual art, politics, and economics. The topics will range from early traditions and foundations to the 20th century, with a brief introduction to the Asian-American experience. Members of the faculty with expertise in various aspects of Asia will participate in the course.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ASST 105 Value and Tradition in Asian Civilizations (3)

    The course will explore the motivating values found in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and shamanism. Designed around major conceptual themes, such as diversity of religious experience; asceticism and monastic life; death, the afterlife, and ancestor worship; ritual and image veneration; gender and sexuality; and the effects of modernization on religions today, the course will follow an easterly route from India to China to Japan.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ASST 240 Special Topics in Asian Studies (3)

    Studies of specialized topics in Asian Studies. These will be usually cross-listed with courses offered in one of the disciplines taught by Asian Studies faculty. The specific topic will be listed when the course is offered.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • ASST 340 Special Topics in Asian Studies (3)

    Studies of specialized topics in Asian Studies. These will be usually cross-listed with courses offered in one of the disciplines taught by Asian Studies faculty. The specific topic will be listed when the course is offered.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • ASST 390 Independent Study/Asian Studies (3)

    Students may, with the permission and under the direction of the Director of Asian Studies and appropriate faculty, develop and conduct independent projects in Asian Studies, either on campus or as a part of a study abroad program.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Astronomy
  

  • ASTR 129 Astronomy I (3)

    An introduction to astronomy. Subjects covered are a brief history of astronomy, coordinates, time, the earth’s structure and motion, instruments used in astronomy, the moon, eclipses, comets, meteors, interplanetary medium, stars (binary, variable), star clusters, interstellar matter, galaxies and cosmology. The Honors version of this course is HONS 159 . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s): A working knowledge of high school algebra is assumed.
    Corequisite(s): ASTR 129L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ASTR 129L Astronomy I Laboratory (1)

    A laboratory program to accompany ASTR 129 . Laboratory three hours per week. The Honors version of this course is HONS 159L . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Corequisite(s): ASTR 129 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ASTR 130 Astronomy II (3)

    A continuation of ASTR 129 . The Honors version of this course is HONS 160 . Students will not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s): ASTR 129  and ASTR 129L . A working knowledge of high school algebra is assumed.
    Corequisite(s): ASTR 130L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ASTR 130L Astronomy II Laboratory (1)

    A laboratory program to accompany ASTR 130 . Laboratory three hours per week. The Honors version of this course is HONS 160L . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s): ASTR 129  and ASTR 129L . A working knowledge of high school algebra is assumed.
    Corequisite(s): ASTR 130 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ASTR 205 Intelligent Life in the Universe (3)

    A general survey of the topic, stressing the interrelations between the fields of astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and philosophy. Topics include the physical setting for origin and evolution of life, existence of such conditions elsewhere, possible number of extraterrestrial civilizations, possibility of contact and implications of an encounter.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ASTR 210 Black Holes in the Universe (3)

    Properties of black holes and observations of objects that might harbor them. Topics include Einstein’s special and general relativity, stellar evolution, black hole detection, accretion and outflows, gravitational waves, the Hawkings effect, singularities and the possibility of creating mini black holes in the laboratory. (For non-science majors.)
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ASTR 231 Introduction to Astrophysics (3)

    A general survey of fundamental astronomy. The course covers fundamental astronomy concepts, conventions, and terminology. It briefly reviews certain physical concepts, such as gravity and radiative processes, and applies them in an astrophysical context. It then introduces the basic principles required for more advanced courses: planetary, stellar, and galatic/extragalactic astrophysics.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112  or HONS 158  
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • ASTR 260 NASA Space Mission Design (2)

    Students work on teams with engineering students at another university to design unmanned NASA satellite missions. Student teams interactively participate through presentations, assigned readings, on-line discussions, classroom exercises and dynamic activities, and compete for best mission with final projects being evaluated by a panel of NASA experts.
    Prerequisite(s): ASTR 130  or ASTR 306  or HONS 160  or GEOL 206  or PHYS 102  or PHYS 112  or HONS 158  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): ASTR 260L /GEOL 260L /PHYS 260L  or ASTR 460L /GEOL 460L /PHYS 460L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
    Cross-listing: GEOL 260 ​, PHYS 260  
  

  • ASTR 260L NASA Space Mission Design Lab (1)

    Lab students work on teams with engineering students at another university to design unmanned NASA satellite missions. Student teams interactively participate through presentations, assigned readings, on-line discussions, classroom exercises and dynamic activities, and compete for best mission with final projects being evaluated by a panel of NASA experts.
    Corequisite(s): ASTR 260  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
    Cross-listing: GEOL 260L , PHYS 260L  
  

  • ASTR 306 Planetary Astronomy (3)

    The nature of the origin, evolution, and current state of the solar system and extrasolar systems are reviewed. Celestial mechanics, planetary interiors, atmospheres and solar system debris are covered in depth.
    Prerequisite(s): ASTR 231  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ASTR 311 Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics (3)

    The basic concepts of the physics of stars and stellar systems are explored. Topics covered include stellar interiors, stellar atmospheres, stellar spectra, star formation, stellar evolution, stellar remnants, variable stars and binary stars.
    Prerequisite(s): ASTR 231  and MATH 221  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ASTR 312 Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy (3)

    Structure, kinematics, and dynamics of galaxies including the Milky Way. Galactic evolution, active galaxies and quasars, accretion disks and cosmology.
    Prerequisite(s): ASTR 231  and MATH 221  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ASTR 377 Experimental Astronomy (4)

    A course designed to emphasize the concepts, principles, and experimental techniques of modern observational astronomy and astrophysics. Topics include astrometry, multi-wavelength instrumentation and imaging, and data analysis techniques. Hands-on projects plus lecture. Observatory work will be required. Scientific report writing will also be required.
    Prerequisite(s): ASTR 231  
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • ASTR 410 Black Holes; Advanced Topics (1)

    An augmentation of ASTR 210  requiring calculus and computation. Research topics include using relativity (to explain quasar gravitational lensing, effects of general relativity on GPS satellites, and frame dragging with Gravity Probe B), calculating accretion disk emission spectra, and constraining environments and properties of black holes inhabiting active glacial nuclei.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): ASTR 210  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ASTR 413 Astrophysics (3)

    Covers the application of physics to problems in stellar atmospheres and interiors, the interstellar medium, and galactic dynamics.
    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 301  and MATH 323  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • ASTR 460L NASA Space Mission Design Leadership Lab (1)

    Lab students lead local teams and work with engineering students at another university to design unmanned NASA satellite missions. Student teams interactively participate through presentations, assigned readings, on-line discussions, classroom exercises and dynamic activities, and compete for best mission with final projects being evaluated by a panel of NASA experts.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): ASTR 260 /GEOL 260 /PHYS 260  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
    Cross-listing: GEOL 460L , PHYS 460L  

Athletic Training
  

  • ATEP 245 Athletic Injury Prevention and Management (3)

    An introduction to the field of sports medicine and the athletic training profession. The course will present information on recognition, prevention, treatment/management and applied anatomy of common and less common musculoskeletal injuries.
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 245L .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • ATEP 245L Athletic Injury Prevention and Management Lab (1)

    Laboratory course designed to introduce students to the psychomotor skills and scientific principles of athletic taping, bracing and wrapping.
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 245 .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • ATEP 345 Athletic Injury Evaluation I (3)

    This course focuses on the assessment of athletic injuries occurring to the extremities of the human body. Mechanisms and characteristics of athletic injuries commonly occurring to the joints of the human extremities will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the components of the comprehensive orthopedic physical examination.
    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 245 /ATEP 245L .
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 345L .
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • ATEP 345L Athletic Injury Evaluation I Lab (1)

    Laboratory course designed to develop the candidate’s psychomotor skills of orthopedic examination and assessment.
    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 245 /ATEP 245L .
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 345 .
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • ATEP 346 Athletic Injury Evaluation II (3)

    This course focuses on the assessment of athletic injuries occurring to the human spine and torso areas. Mechanisms and characteristics of athletic injuries commonly occurring to these areas will be discussed. Emphasis will be on the components of the physical examination including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing and special evaluation techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 245 /ATEP 245L  or permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 346L .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • ATEP 346L Athletic Injury Evaluation II Lab (1)

    This laboratory course is a co-requisite to ATEP 346 Athletic Injury Evaluation II (3)  and is designed to develop the student’s psychomotor skills of examination and assessment of athletic injuries occurring to the spine and torso areas of the human body.
    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 245 /ATEP 245L  or permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 346 .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • ATEP 375 Clinical Education Experience in Athletic Training (1 Hr./Level for 001, 2 Hr./Level for 002-005, Repeatable to 5 Required Levels)

    This course is designed to provide candidates the opportunity to develop specific didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies in the area of athletic training. Emphasis will be placed on level-specific knowledge and clinical proficiency acquisition, development and demonstration. This course must be repeated four times in a progressive sequential order for a total of nine credits. Successful completion of the previous course (level) is required for enrollment in the subsequent course (level).
    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 245 , acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program, and successful completion of prior ATEP 375 level.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • ATEP 430 Therapeutic Exercise (3)

    This course provides information on planning and implementing a comprehensive rehabilitation/reconditioning program for injuries/illnesses sustained during physical activity. Emphasis will be placed on the didactic and psychomotor development of the following comprehensive rehabilitation program components: determination of therapeutic goals and objectives, selection of therapeutic treatment and exercise, methods of evaluating and recording rehabilitation progress and the development of criteria and progression for return to physical activity.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 222 /BIOL 221 , ATEP 245 , ATEP 345 , and EXSC 330  (AT students) BIOL 222 /BIOL 221 , EXSC 330  (non-AT students). Non-AT students are requested to confer with the instructor prior to enrolling in this course.
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 430L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ATEP 430L Therapeutic Exercise Lab (1)

    This laboratory course is a co-requisite to ATEP 430  and is designed to develop the student’s psychomotor skills in planning and implementing therapeutic exercise programs.
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 430 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • ATEP 437 Therapeutic Modalities (3)

    This course provides comprehensive coverage of the adjunctive use of therapeutic modalities in the athletic injury recovery process. This course examines the physiological basis and rationale for modality use, clinical application and specific application techniques. Students will gain didactic knowledge regarding modality selection, indications, and contraindications as well as hands-on experience in the appropriate use and application of techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 245 , ATEP 345 , or permission of the instructor.
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 437L . Recommended: PHYS 101 /PHYS 102 .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • ATEP 437L Therapeutic Modalities Lab (1)

    This laboratory course is a co-requisite to ATEP 437  and is designed to develop the students’s psychomotor skills in the appropriate selection and application of therapeutic modalities in the athletic injury recovery process.
    Corequisite(s): ATEP 437 .
    Course Frequency: Fall

Biology
  

  • BIOL 101 Concepts and Applications in Biology I (3)

    This is a non-science majors’ course, which will provide a background for understanding and evaluating contemporary topics in biology and societal/environmental issues. The course emphasizes cellular and molecular concepts, including biochemistry, cell structure and function, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics and molecular biology. An understanding of methods, history, and dynamic nature of science will also be emphasized. Lecture/Discussion - 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 101L  or BIOL 111L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 101L Concepts and Applications in Biology I Lab (1)

    A laboratory course which accompanies BIOL 101 . Laboratory - 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 101  or BIOL 111  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 102 Concepts and Applications in Biology II (3)

    This is a non-science majors’ course, which will provide a background for understanding and evaluating contemporary topics in biology and societal/environmental issues. The course emphasizes physiology and anatomy of organisms, ecological and evolutionary concepts, biodiversity, and conservation biology. An understanding of methods, history, and dynamic nature of science will also be emphasized 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101   or BIOL 111 
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 102L  or BIOL 112L 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 102L Concepts and Applications in Biology II Lab (1)

    A laboratory course which accompanies BIOL 102 . Laboratory - 3 hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 102  or BIOL 112  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 111 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3)

    A foundation course for science majors emphasizing the concepts of structure and function in biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels. Topics include biochemistry, biochemical and molecular evolution, cell function, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics and molecular biology. Lectures three hours per week. The Honors version of this course is HONS 151 . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 111L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: BIOL 111, BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , are prerequisites for most upper-division biology courses. Students who have completed ,BIOL 101 , BIOL 101L , BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L , and who wish to take upper-division biology courses without completing BIOL 111, BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , may do so only with permission of the department.
  

  • BIOL 111L Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab (1)

    Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 111 . The Honors version of this course is HONS 151L . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 111  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: BIOL 111 , 111L, BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L  are prerequisites for most upper-division biology courses. Students who have completed BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 101L , BIOL 102L , and who wish to take upper-division biology courses without completing BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 111L, BIOL 112L , may do so only with permission of the department.
  

  • BIOL 112 Evolution, Form, and Function of Organisms (3)

    A foundation course for science majors providing an introduction to evolution and a study of the major groups of organisms with an emphasis on their structure, form, and function. Lectures three hours per week. The Honors version of this course is HONS 152 . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111  and BIOL 111L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 112L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , 112, BIOL 112L  are prerequisites for most upper-division biology courses.  Students who have completed BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 101L , BIOL 102L , and who wish to take upper-division biology courses without completing BIOL 111 , BIOL 112, BIOL 111L , BIOL 112L , may do so only with permission of the department.
  

  • BIOL 112L Evolution, Form, and Function of Organisms Lab (1)

    Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 112 . The Honors version of this course is HONS 152L . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 112  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , 112L are prerequisites for most upper-division biology courses. Students who have completed BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 101L , BIOL 102L , and who wish to take upper-division biology courses without completing BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112L, may do so only with permission of the department.
  

  • BIOL 204 Humans and the Environment (3)

    A study of human dependence and impact on the natural environment. Topics will include ecosystem services, land use, pollution, climate change, biodiverstiy loss, human population dynamics, sustainable management of natural resources, science literacy, and other current topics. Lectures three hours per week.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 209 Marine Biology (4)

    An introduction to the study of marine organisms and their environment. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week. Usually taught only in the summer.
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 209L 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 209L Marine Biology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 209 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 209 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 211 Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation Biology (4)

    An intermediate-level foundation course intended primarily for biology majors. Students will explore synthetic biological concepts, including population genetics, population dynamics, community and ecosystem ecology, phylogenetics, biodiversity, and conservation. In a weekly, three-hour discussion section, students will analyze scientific literature, formulate research questions, work with biological data, and write for a scientific audience.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 211D .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  
  

  • BIOL 213 Marine Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation Biology (4)

    An intermediate-level foundation course intended for marine biology majors. Students will explore synthetic marine biological concepts, including population genetics, population dynamics, community and ecosystem ecology, phylogenetics, biodiversity, and conservation. In a weekly, three-hour discussion section, students will analyze scientific literature, formulate research questions, work with biological data, and write for a scientific audience.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L .  Students must be declared marine biology majors or receive permission of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 213D  
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • BIOL 213D Marine Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation Biology Discussion (0)

    Discussion section to accompany BIOL 213 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 213  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)

    An introduction to the gross morphology, microscopic anatomy, structure and function of the nervous, muscular, skeletal, and cardiac systems of the human body. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week. This course is intended for pre-allied health, physical education, and pre-nursing majors.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101 /BIOL 101L  or BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L , BIOL 102 /BIOL 102L  or BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L  
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 221L 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 221L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 221 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 221 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

    An introduction to the gross morphology, microscopic anatomy, structure and function of the vascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, immune, endocrine, and reproductive systems of the human body. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week. This course is intended for pre-allied health, physical education, and pre-nursing majors.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101 /BIOL 101L  or BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L , BIOL 102 /BIOL 102L  or BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L , BIOL 221 
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 222L 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 222L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 222 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 222  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 250 Special Topics in Biology (1-3)

    Lectures and discussion on selected topics of biological interest.
    Prerequisite(s): One year of biology or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 250L Special Topics in Biology Laboratory (1)

    Laboratories on selected topics of biological interest
    Prerequisite(s): One year of biology or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 300 Botany (4)

    Gross morphology, life history, taxonomy, and evolution of representative algae, fungi, bryophytes, and vascular plants. Lecture three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L  ,BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 300L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 300L Botany Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 300 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 300  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 301 Plant Taxonomy (4)

    The collection, identification, and classification of vascular plants, with special emphasis on local flora. Students will have practice in the use of keys and herbarium techniques. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L  ,BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 301L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 301L Plant Taxonomy Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 301 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 301  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 302 Plant Anatomy (4)

    A comparative study of the anatomy of representative vascular plants, relating the anatomical features to functions and evolution. The laboratory will include an introduction to the techniques of plant histology and wood anatomy. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 302L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 302L Plant Anatomy Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 302 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 302 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 303 Phycology (4)

    A survey of the algae from the ultraplankton to the kelps. The laboratory experience will involve extensive field collecting and identification, preparation of herbarium materials, and culturing for life-history studies. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L  ,BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 303L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 303L Phycology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 303 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 303  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 304 Plant Physiology (4)

    A study of plant function. Topics will include metabolism, growth and development, transpiration, translocation, and an introduction to plant molecular biology. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L  ,BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), one year of chemistry.
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 304L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 304L Plant Physiology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 304 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 304 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 305 Genetics (3)

    The basics of the science of heredity. The course encompasses Mendelian genetics, the molecular basis of inheritance, changes in chromosome number and structure, gene mapping, mutations and population genetics. Population and quantitative genetic approaches are applied to clarify the understanding of evolution.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , and BIOL 112L 
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 305L Genetics Lab (1)

    An introduction to the principles of heredity using common experimental organisms. Recent techniques in molecular genetics are also covered. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L .
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 211  and BIOL 211D , BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 310 General Microbiology (4)

    An introduction to the microbial world with special emphasis on bacteria. Topics include cellular structures, bacterial metabolism, microbial genetics, bacterial growth and its control, virology and the epidemiology and pathogenicity of disease-producing microorganisms. The laboratory emphasizes proper handling techniques, identification methods, and properties of microorganisms. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and one year of chemistry.
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 310L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor. CHEM 232  can be substituted for BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ) and BIOL 305 ,
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 310L General Microbiology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 310 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 310 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 312 Molecular Biology (3)

    An in-depth study of gene structure and gene regulation, important cellular macromolecules, and the techniques used in their analysis. Special topics include discussions of molecular immunology, mobile genetic elements, virology, and the biology of cancer. Lecture three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), BIOL 305 , and one year of chemistry. CHEM 232  can be substituted for BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ) and BIOL 305 .
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 312L Molecular Biology Laboratory (1)

    A comprehensive study of the techniques used in the isolation and analysis of important cellular macromolecules. Techniques covered will include electrophoresis of proteins and nucleic acids, southern and western blotting, liquid chromatography and those involved in the formation and analysis of recombinant molecules. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 312 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 313 Cell Biology (3)

    A study of the structural and functional correlates in cell biology. Topics include membrane specialization, cytoskeleton structure and function of cellular organelles, adhesion, motility, mitotic mechanisms, transport mechanisms, immunology, and energetics. Lectures three hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and one year of chemistry.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor. CHEM 232  can be substituted for BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ) and BIOL 305 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 313L Cell Biology Laboratory (1)

    These laboratory exercises introduce the student to some of the modern methods used to study cell function. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 313 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 314 Immunology (3)

    A comprehensive study of the cellular and molecular aspects of the immune response. Subjects covered will include antibody structure and function, immunogenetics, the biology of cell-mediated responses to autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies and the evolution of the immune system.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), BIOL 305 , and one year of chemistry.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 320 Histology (4)

    A detailed study of the microscopic structure of mammalian tissues and organs. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 320L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 320L Histology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 320 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 320  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 321 General and Comparative Physiology (4)

    A study of the principles of the functional mechanisms that underlie the life processes of all organisms with emphasis on the ways in which diverse organisms perform similar functions. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), BIOL 305 , and one year of chemistry. CHEM 232  can be substituted for BIOL 211 ( or BIOL 213 ) and BIOL 305 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 321L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 321L General and Comparative Physiology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 321 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 321  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 322 Developmental Biology (4)

    Lecture surveys the different stages of development from fertilization to organogenesis in both invertebrate and vertebrate model systems. Lecture covers both the descriptive nature of embryonic development, as well as the conserved molecular and cellular patterns. The laboratory covers some techniques of developmental biology, as well as histology slides of embryonic development, and research paper discussion. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and BIOL 305 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 322L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
 

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