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

Course Descriptions

 

Biology
  

  • BIOL 322L Developmental Biology Laboratory (0)

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

  • BIOL 323 Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (4)

    Lectures on the functional morphology and phylogeny of vertebrate organ systems, and laboratory dissection of shark and cat. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory four hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 323L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 323L Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 323 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 323  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 332 Vertebrate Zoology (4)

    Life histories, adaptations, ecology and classifications of vertebrate animals. Laboratory work emphasizes living material from the local fauna. 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 332L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 332L Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 332 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 332 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 333 Ornithology (4)

    An introduction to the biology of birds. Laboratory work will emphasize the identification, classification, behavior and ecology of local species. Lectures two hours per week; laboratory four hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 333L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 333L Ornithology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 333 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 333  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 334 Herpetology (4)

    An introduction to the biology of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory work will emphasize the identification, classification, behavior and ecology of local species. 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 334L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 334L Herpetology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 334 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 334  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 335 Biology of Fishes (4)

    A brief survey of gross morphology with emphasis on the structures used in identification, and more detailed considerations of some of the aspects of physiology, ecology, life histories and behavior. 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 335L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 335L Biology of Fishes Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 335 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 335 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 336 Parasitology (4)

    Morphology, physiology, epidemiology, ecology and life cycles of parasites of vertebrates and invertebrates. Laboratory will center on living and preserved material and will include methods of fecal, blood, histological and serodiagnostic examinations. 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 ), and BIOL 305  
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 336L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 336L Parasitology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 336 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 336  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 337 Biology of Invertebrates (4)

    Classification, morphology, physiology, behavior and life histories of invertebrates. Laboratory work will emphasize the study of living material from the local fauna. 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 337L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 337L Biology of Invertebrates Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 337 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 337  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 338 Entomology (4)

    A study of the diversity of insects and their lifestyles. Lectures include taxonomic topics covering the orders and the major families of insects, their structure and function, physiology, ecology and the interaction of insects with humans. Laboratory will concentrate on collecting insects in the field, field projects and identifying insects. 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 338L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 338L Entomology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 338 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 338 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 339 Dinosaur Biology (3)

    This course examines the paleobiology, paleoecology, evolution and extinction of dinosaurs and their Mesozoic contemporaries through a variety of approaches. Emphasis will be placed on the fossil evidence and the methods used in reconstructing the lives of these animals, once the most successful of all land vertebrates.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 340 Zoogeography (3)

    An introduction to the study of the distribution patterns of organisms, their origins and their significance for ecology and evolution. Lectures three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 341 General Ecology (4)

    Consideration of organisms and their environmental relationships. 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 341L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 341L General Ecology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 341 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 341 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 342 Oceanography (4)

    An introduction to the study of the marine environment. Lecture and laboratory work will emphasize the interrelationships of physical, chemical, geological and biological processes in the sea. 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 342L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , one year each of college mathematics and chemistry, MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 342L Oceanography Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 342 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 342 
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BIOL 343 Animal Behavior (3)

    An introduction to the mechanisms and evolution of behavior in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Lectures three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , 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: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 343L Animal Behavior Lab (1)

    An introduction to field and laboratory analysis of behavior in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 , and BIOL 305  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course; BIOL 343  or permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 350 Evolution (3)

    A study of the mechanism and patterns of plant and animal evolution, with emphasis on the species level of organization. Lectures three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and BIOL 305  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 351 Principles of Neurobiology (3)

    The first course of a two-semester series that serves as a rigorous introduction to the field of neuroscience. The first semester will focus on brain anatomy, cellular and molecular function of neurons and development of nervous systems. The course is team taught by faculty from the Departments of Biology and Psychology.
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , and BIOL 211  or PSYC 214 .
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: PSYC 351  
  

  • BIOL 352 Neurobiology and Behavior (3)

    The second course of a two-semester series that serves as a rigorous introduction to the field of neuroscience. This course focuses on sensory and motor systems, neural regulatory systems, functional neuroanatomy and behavioral/cognitive neuroscience.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 351 /PSYC 351  or PSYC 214 .
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: PSYC 352  
  

  • BIOL 353 Hormones and Behavior (3)

    Hormones modulate most social behaviors (reproductive, parental, aggressive) expressed by animals. This course examines how hormones interact with the nervous system to produce these complex behaviors. Taking a comparative approach, the course draws examples of neuroendocrine function from throughout the animal kingdom including fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 211  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: PSYC 353  
  

  • BIOL 354 Techniques in Neuroscience (4)

    An intensive “hands-on” laboratory-focused course incorporating several techniques used in neuroscience research, including electrophysiology, neuroanatomy, histology, and behavioral analysis. Students will use these techniques to investigate various concepts in cellular and systems neuroscience. Students will engage in scientific discourse and present ideas in both verbal and written form. Lectures two hours per week; laboratory four hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 351  or PSYC 351 ; MATH 250  or PSYC 211  and PSYC 220  or PSYC 250 ; permission of instructor
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 354L  
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: PSYC 354  
  

  • BIOL 354L Techniques in Neuroscience Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 354 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 354  
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • BIOL 356 Comparative Biomechanics (4)

    The study of organismal structure and function using Newtonian physics to model and understand structure-function relationships, how structure-function relationships regulate animal behaviors, and more broadly, how these relationships connect with organismal ecology, evolution and diversity. 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 356L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250 , and PHYS 101 , PHYS 101L ( or PHYS 111 , PHYS 111L )
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 356L Comparative Biomechanics Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 356 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 356  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 357 Oceanographic Research (4)

    This course engages students in multidisciplinary research. Students participate in a multi-day research cruise, learn about southeast continental shelf oceanography and conduct independent and collaborative research in the laboratory. Students present their research results in poster and oral form, and prepare manuscripts for publication in an online journal.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and BIOL 342 
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 357L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 357L Oceanographic Research Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 357 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 357 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 359 Study Abroad in Neuroscience (4)

    An intensive international seminar and laboratory course. This course will include the reading of primary literature and an exploration of experimental techniques related to the research specialties of participating international faculty members. This course will also develop intercultural skills necessary for success in international neuroscience research opportunities.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 359L 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 359L Study Abroad in Neuroscience Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 359 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 359 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 360 Introduction to Biometry (3)

    An introduction to basic statistical methods and their application in the analysis of biological data.
    Prerequisite(s): .BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and MATH 111  or equivalent or permission of the instructor
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 381 Internship (1-4)

    Professional Biologist experience will be gained in a business, agency or other non-academic setting which employs biological scientists as professionals. Specific knowledge, skill and/or project learning objectives must be established prior to beginning the internship experience. One hour of credit will be awarded for each 40 contact hours completed.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and department chair. Junior rank or higher, declared majors in the biology department, BIOL 211  (or BIOL 213 ) and BIOL 305 . Minimum Biology GPA 2.500 and minimum cumulative GPA 3.000.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
    Restriction(s): Course cannot be applied to General Education, Major or minor requirements (BIOL 381 does not fulfill a 300-level course requirement).
  

  • BIOL 396 Biophysical Modeling of Excitable Cells (3)

    An introduction to the concepts and methods of computer modeling of excitable cells. Topics include basic electrophysiology of excitable cells, biophysics of ion conduction, mathematical modeling of activation/ inactivation mechanisms using experimental data, and computer simulations.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ) and PHYS 102 ( or PHYS 112  or HONS 158 ) or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Cross-listing: PHYS 396  
  

  • BIOL 397 Research Experience in Biology (0, Repeatable)

    A student works under faculty supervision to learn a research method, to explore possible research topics or to continue an ongoing study. The faculty member helps the student to determine the course goals and objectives, and supervises the project. The student will provide a written report to the faculty at the end of the semester. Students will receive a grade of “S” (satisfactory) or “U” (unsatisfactory) for the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and approval of the department chair. Declared biology majors.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 399 Tutorial (1-3)

    Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week).
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the tutor and the department chair. Junior rank or higher, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ) and BIOL 305 . GPA of at least 3.000 in BIOL courses.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 406 Conservation Biology (3)

    A course exploring the origin, maintenance and preservation of biodiversity at all levels: genetic, population, community, ecosystem and biosphere. The focus will be on applying ecological, genetic and evolutionary principles to problems in conservation. Optional field trips will make use of the rich biota of the Charleston area.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), BIOL 305 , and BIOL 341  or permission of the instructor
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: BIOL 506, EVSS 506
  

  • BIOL 410 Applied and Environmental Microbiology (4)

    A lecture and laboratory study of the special applications of microbiology to domestic water and wastewater and solid wastes, food and dairy products, agriculture and industrial processes. Includes microbial distribution and its role in various marine and freshwater, terrestrial, animal, atmospheric and product environments. 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 310 , and one year of chemistry
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 410L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 410L Applied and Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 410 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 410 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 411 Microtechnique and Cytochemistry (4)

    A study of the history, theory and applications of microscopy and microscopy techniques applicable for the study of cells, tissues and macro- and microorganisms. Lectures two hours per week; laboratory four 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 411L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 411L Microtechnique and Cytochemistry Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 411 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 411 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 412 Capstone in Molecular Biology (3)

    An intensive seminar and laboratory course that serves as the culminating capstone experience for Molecular Biology concentrators. This course will be a synthesis of the field, integrating paper discussion, experimental design, and modern laboratory research techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211 ( or BIOL 213 ), BIOL 305 , and BIOL 312  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHEM 351  
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Note: Students cannot use both BIOL 412 and BIOL 312L  towards their major requirements.
  

  • BIOL 414 Environmental Immunology (3)

    This course, directed at graduate and advanced undergraduate students, addresses the role of the immune system in maintaining the health of the human and wildlife populations. Lectures and independent reading, followed by classroom discussion, build skills in critical analysis of current literature in immunotoxicology, clinical and comparative immunology.
    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 , BIOL 312  (or BIOL 313  or CHEM 351 ), MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics and permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 420 General and Comparative Endocrinology (4)

    A study of the comparative anatomy and physiology of the ductless glands of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Laboratory experiments are designed to demonstrate classical as well as modern approaches to the study of hormone action. Lectures two hours per week; laboratories six hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , and BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 420L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics and a course in physiology or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 420L General and Comparative Endocrinology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 420 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 420 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 421 Topics in Physiology, Cell, and Molecular Biology of Marine Organisms (3)

    A course for students with interests in cellular, molecular and physiological approaches to research in marine biology. Specific lecture topics center on environmental bioindicators, developmental biology, organismal and environmental physiology, immunology and population genetics of marine organisms.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor, BIOL 312  (or BIOL 313 ), and BIOL 321 
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: This course is intended only for summer.
  

  • BIOL 423 Genomics (4)

    An advanced undergraduate course examining key concepts and recent advances in genomics. Students gain an advanced understanding of genome organization, genome sequencing/characterization, transcriptomics, comparative genomics, and proteomics. Laboratory combines wet lab and bioinformatic approaches to perform genomic analysis. Lectures three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 305 , BIOL 312 (or BIOL 313 ), and MATH 250 ; or permission of the instructor
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 423L  
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • BIOL 423L Genomics Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 423 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 423 
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • BIOL 444 Plant Ecology (4)

    Plant Ecology will explore the population ecology of plants covering the genetic, spatial, age and size structure of plant populations. The focus will be on understanding the origin of these different kinds of structures, understanding how they influence each other and understanding why they change with time.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and BIOL 341 ; or permission of the instructor
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 444L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: BIOL 544, EVSS 544
  

  • BIOL 444L Plant Ecology Laboratory (0)

    Laboratory section to accompany BIOL 444 .
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 444 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 445 Systematic Biology (3)

    An in-depth coverage of the principles of systematics with emphasis on reconstruction of relationships and evolutionary history of organisms. Topics include current theories of systematic and evolutionary biology, methods of phylogenetic systematics and critical evaluation of phylogenetic hypotheses.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior rank or higher, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), BIOL 305 , and at least one upper division course in organismal biology (e.g., BIOL 300 , BIOL 301 , BIOL 303 , BIOL 332 , BIOL 333 , BIOL 334 , BIOL 335 , BIOL 336 , BIOL 337  or BIOL 338 )
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 446 Special Topics in Neuroscience (3)

    A special topics course designed to supplement course offerings in neuroscience.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and junior rank or higher.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 447 Seminar in Neuroscience (3)

    A seminar course exposing students to cutting-edge neuroscience research. Research seminars by neuroscientists will be combined with the reading and discussion of primary literature. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills in critical analysis and technical communication. This course serves as a senior capstone experience for students pursuing a minor in neuroscience.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing,BIOL 351 /PSYC 351 , BIOL 352 /PSYC 352  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): (BIOL 448A  or BIOL 448B /PSYC 448A  or PSYC 448B ) or (permission of the instructor and (BIOL 354  or BIOL 396 /PHYS 396  or PSYC 464 )) and MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Cross-listing: PSYC 447  
  

  • BIOL 448A Bachelor’s Essay in Neuroscience (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. BIOL 351 /PSYC 351  and BIOL 352 /PSYC 352  and permission of both the student’s major department and the neuroscience program director.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 448B Bachelor’s Essay in Neuroscience (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): BIOL 448A 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 449 Biology of Coral Reefs (3)

    An introduction to the biology and ecology of reef-building corals and coral reefs. Topics to be covered include coral ecology (physical environment, nutrition, reproduction, growth, population structure), taxonomy, systematic, diversity, biogeography, reef-building processes, and natural and human induced disturbances.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior rank or higher, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), BIOL 341 , and at least 15 credit hours in BIOL and have a GPA of at least 3.000 in all BIOL courses or permission of the instructor and departmental chair.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: BIOL 549, EVSS 519
  

  • BIOL 450 Problems in Biology (1-4)

    Literature and laboratory investigations of specific problems in biology, the nature of the problem to be determined by the interest of each student after consultation with departmental faculty. Open to exceptional students with junior or senior standing who are interested in continuing toward a graduate degree in biological or related sciences and who have a minimum GPA of 3.000 in all science courses. Credit value is determined by the type of problem addressed.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and approval of the department chair, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and BIOL 305 
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 451 Problems in Marine Biology (1-4)

    Literature and laboratory investigations of specific problems directly concerned with the biology of marine organisms. Open to exceptional students with junior or senior standing who are interested in continuing toward a graduate degree in biological or related sciences and who have a minimum GPA of 3.000 in all science courses. Credit value is determined by the type of problem addressed.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and approval of the department chair, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and BIOL 305 
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 452 Seminar (1)

    Students will attend biological research seminars in which they will be exposed to a variety of subdisciplines within the life sciences as well as methods that can be employed to examine biological questions. Each student must attend a minimum of 10 seminars and prepare a literate analysis of each. Open to students who have junior or senior standing who have completed at least 15 credit hours in biology and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.500 in their biology courses.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 453 Special Topics (1-3)

    Special studies designed to supplement an offering made in the department or to investigate an additional, specific area of biological research.
    Prerequisite(s):  Permission of the instructor, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 453L Special Topics Laboratory (1)

    Laboratories on selected topics of biological interest.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 305 , MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 454 Marine Special Topics (1-3)

    Special studies designed to supplement an offering made in the department or to investigate an additional, specific area of marine biological research.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 )
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BIOL 454L Marine Special Topics Laboratory (1)

    Laboratories on selected topics of marine biological interest.
    Prerequisite(s):  BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), or permission of the instructor
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  
  

  • BIOL 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. Permission of the instructor and approval of the department chair, BIOL 111 , BIOL 111L , BIOL 112 , BIOL 112L , BIOL 211 (or BIOL 213 ), and BIOL 305 . GPA of at least 3.000 in all BIOL courses.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BIOL 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): BIOL 499A 
    Course Frequency: Occasional

British Studies
  

  • BRST 400 Capstone in British Studies (3)

    This capstone course will take an interdisciplinary perspective on a particular theme or period in British life and culture throughout the ages.
    Prerequisite(s): At least two 200- or 300 level courses in the humanities, arts, or social sciences that focus on some aspect of life and culture in the British Isles or permission of the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 250  or equivalent course in statistics.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Business Law
  

  • BLAW 205 Legal Environment of Business (3)

    This course is designed to emphasize the legal environment of business and the pluralistic nature of the economy of the United States. The principal federal and state regulations as well as common law relationships applicable to businesses are presented to provide the student with an understanding of the limitations and consequences of business decisions, as well as the social and ethical responsibilities implicit in decision making. Topics to be covered include: introduction to law and legal system; white collar crimes and torts; ethics and social responsibility; negligence and product liability; administrative law; law of agency, partnership, corporations, and securities; ownership of real and personal property; bailments; overview of real and personal property; and overview of antitrust. The Honors version of this course is HONS 210 . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • BLAW 306 Law for Business Managers (3)

    Designed to cover the legal issues encountered by business managers, this course includes a thorough examination of fair employment practices (Title VII); affirmative action; OSHA; workmen’s compensation; unemployment compensation insurance; choice of legal form, i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation; product liability; negligence; and legal aspects of hiring and firing of employees.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; BLAW 205  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BLAW 309 Legal Environment of International Business (3)

    This course will introduce students to the legal environment of international business. From the basic overview of trade regulation, to the international sales contract, the student will be exposed to factors affecting the international legal environment. Students use knowledge gained here in strategic analysis of international business activity.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BLAW 360 Special Topics in Business Law (1-3)

    An in-depth treatment of a current area of special concern within the field of business law.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and other prerequisites as required.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BLAW 399 Tutorial (3)

    Individual instruction given by a tutor in a regularly scheduled metting (usually once a week)
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and permission of the tutor and department chair
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • BLAW 420 Independent Study (1-3)

    The student will select a reading or research project in consultation with a faculty member, who will guide the work and determine the hours of credit to be allowed.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; written agreement of the instructor and permission of the department chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BLAW 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/Honors College 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.  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • BLAW 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): BLAW 499A 
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Chemistry and Biochemistry
  

  • CHEM 101 General Chemistry (3)

    A course designed to meet the needs of both the non-science major and the students entering allied health fields. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry concepts, giving the student a strong background in a variety of topics in order to appreciate the role of science and particularly chemistry in modern-day life. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry. Competency at the MATH 101  level and beyond is suggested. CHEM 101 is not open to students who have completed CHEM 111  or CHEM 112 . Lectures three hours per week.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 101L .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • CHEM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    A laboratory program to accompany CHEM 101 . Experiments are designed to introduce students to chemical techniques and to illustrate concepts covered in the classroom. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 101 .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • CHEM 102 Organic and Biological Chemistry (3)

    This course is designed to meet the needs of allied health students; but it is also suitable for any nonscience major. This is a descriptive course that covers organic and biological chemistry. Topics include organic functional groups, reactions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolism. Lecture three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101  or CHEM 111 .
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 102L .
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • CHEM 102L Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    A laboratory program to accompany CHEM 102 . Designed to enhance chemical laboratory skills and to illustrate the concepts covered in CHEM 102 . Laboratory three hours per week.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 102 .
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • CHEM 103 Calculations in Chemistry (1)

    This course reviews basic math skills while introducing application of these skills to problems in chemical stoichiometry and nomenclature.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 101  (may be taken as a co-requisite) or MATH 111  or instructor permission.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry (3)

    An introductory course in chemistry emphasizing theoretical aspects and designed primarily for students who intend to take one or more additional courses in chemistry. Lectures three hours per week.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 111L  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 111  or equivalent
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 111L Principles of Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    A laboratory course designed to introduce students to the application of the scientific method in solving chemical problems and to acquaint them with specific tools and techniques used in the chemistry laboratory, while reinforcing and illustrating concepts encountered in lecture. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 111  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry (3)

    An introductory course in chemistry emphasizing theoretical aspects and designed primarily for students who intend to take one or more additional courses in chemistry. Lectures three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 /CHEM 111L ; MATH 111  or equivalent
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 112L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 112L Principles of Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    A laboratory course designed to introduce students to the application of the scientific method in solving chemical problems and to acquaint them with specific tools and techniques used in the chemistry laboratory, while reinforcing and illustrating concepts encountered in lecture. Laboratory three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 /CHEM 111L , MATH 111  or equivalent
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 112  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 181L Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Rotation 1

    Students will sample research activities in different labs in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Students learn how scientists frame research problems and design experiments to address these problems.  This is an experiential learning course.
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Chemistry or Biochemistry major, CHEM 111 /CHEM 111L  or HONS 190 /HONS 190L  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • CHEM 183 Introductory Special Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1-3)

    This course covers a special topic in chemistry or biochemistry, usually in an emerging area of research, in an area of industrial importance, or in an interdisciplinary field, at a level appropriate for a freshmen chemistry student.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • CHEM 183L Introductory Special Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory (0-1)

    This course covers a special topic in chemistry or biochemistry, usually in an emerging area of research, in an area of industrial importance, or in an interdisciplinary field, at a level appropriate for a freshmen chemistry student.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • CHEM 220 Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (3)

    A study of the fundamentals of analytical chemistry with special attention given to quantitative analysis including volumetric analysis, electrochemical measurements, optical spectroscopy, chromatography, quality assurance, calibration methods, and statistical treatment of data.
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112  and CHEM 112L  
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 220L  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 220L Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)

    A laboratory program to accompany CHEM 220 . Laboratory six hours per week.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 220  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 230 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (1)

    This course reviews and previews chemical topics essential for success in organic chemistry with an emphasis on problem solving.  Topics may include Lewis structures and resonance, molecular geometry and hybridization, molecular representations, nomenclature, isomers, enantiomers and R/S notation, reaction mechanisms and curved arrow notation, and trends in polarity and acidity.  
    Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Chem 112 or Hons 190
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry (3)

    An introduction to the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. A systematic study of nomenclature, structure, properties, and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Attention is given to recent developments and interpretation of structure and reaction mechanisms. Lecture three hours per week. The Honors version of this course is HONS 192 . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112  and CHEM 112L  or their equivalents.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 231L .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 231L Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory Techniques (1)

    Theories underlying standard organic laboratory techniques are introduced. The student then applies these methods to the synthesis, isolation and purification of representative organic compounds. The student is introduced to the use of instrumental and spectral methods in organic chemistry. The Honors version of this course is HONS 192L . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 231 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry (3)

    An introduction to the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. A systematic study of nomenclature, structure, properties and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Attention is given to recent developments and interpretation of structure and reaction mechanisms. Lecture three hours per week. The Honors version of this course is HONS 293 . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 231  and CHEM 231L .
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 232L .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • CHEM 232L Organic Synthesis and Analysis (1)

    The methodology and strategy of organic synthesis are developed further through the use of synthetic procedures. The combined use of chemical and spectral methods to identify organic compounds is continued. The Honors version of this course is HONS 293L . Students may not receive credit for both.
    Prerequisite(s): Both CHEM 231  and CHEM 231L .
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 232 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
 

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