Undergraduate Courses

101 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY -- 3 sem. hrs. (US-3)

IDS 100 or conc enrollment required.  May not be taken under the CT/NC option.

        Learning & applying biology concepts in the areas of health, medicine, environment, & ethics.

145 HUMAN BIOLOGY -- 3 sem. hrs. (US-7)

Not for credit major.

Practical human physiology and the nature of disease; emphasis on health problems related to nutrition, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases, drug use, sex, and reproduction.

160 INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs. (US-3)

Not for credit major. Not for credit if had BSC 260. Lecture and laboratory. Materials charge optional.

Introduction to microorganisms, their application and relationship to the human environment.

170 GENETICS AND SOCIETY -- 3 sem. hrs. (US-3)

Not for credit major.

Introduction to genetics and human heredity with an emphasis on the impact of recent advances in genetics upon society.

181 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY I -- 4 sem. hrs. (US-3)

Not for credit major. Lecture and laboratory. Materials charge optional.

Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for students in Special Education, Health Education, Nursing, and Psychology.

182 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY II -- 3 sem. hrs. (US-3)

BSC 181 req. Not for credit major.

Lecture only.

183 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY II LABORATORY -- 1 sem. hr.

BSC 181 req. Not for credit major. No credit granted in BSC 183 until credit earned in BSC 182. Materials charge optional.

Laboratory exercises in anatomy and physiology to accompany topics in BSC 182 lecture.

185 INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION -- 3 sem. hrs. (US-3)

Not for credit major.

Comprehensive survey of the processes of physical and biological evolution, major trends in the plant and animal kingdoms, and the historical development of evolutionary theory and its impact on human society.

196 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY -- 4 sem. hrs. (US-3)

Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Introduction to structure and function of the major groups of microorganisms, plants, and animals, emphasizing evolutionary relationships among the major groups.

197 MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF LIFE -- 4 sem. hrs. (US-3)

Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Introduction to molecules, processes, and cellular organization of living organisms.

199 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR -- 3 sem. hrs. (US-3)

An introduction to ethology--the biology of behavior. Behavior studies as performed in the natural habitat. Invertebrates and vertebrates, including humans, will be considered.

200 READINGS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FOR NON-MAJORS -- 1 sem. hr.

Senior standing or consent of instructor required. Not for credit major.

Reading and discussion of classical and modern biological literature specifically chosen for senior non-majors.

201 EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 and 197 required. Lecture, lab, and field trips. Materials charge optional.

Relationships among living organisms and their environment at ecosystem, community, population, and individual levels.

203 CELL BIOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

CHE 220, or 230 and 231 or conc reg req. BSC 196 and 197 req. Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Structure and function of cells with emphasis on developmental biology including cell division, growth, differentiation, integration, and immunity.

211 ECONOMIC BOTANY -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 or AGR 150, and 197 req. Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Diversity, origins, and history of plant uses, concentrating on economically important plants of the world.

219 GENETICS -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 and 197 req. Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Data, concepts, and logic of genetics from Mendel to the present.

221 PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 and 197 req. Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Introduction to plant tissues and organs, and their relationship to plant processes.

222 PLANT DIVERSITY -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 and 197 req. Lecture and lab.

History and diversity of plant form and reproduction; survey of fossil and extant members of the plant kingdom.

223 ECOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION OF PLANTS -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 and 197 req. Lecture and lab.

Ecology, phylogeny, and taxonomy of vascular plants.

253 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 203; CHE 220, or 230 and 231 req. Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Embryogenesis and the cellular/biochemical mechanisms that control development.

260 MICROBIOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

Organic chemistry or conc reg and BSC 196 and 197 req. Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Uniqueness, diversity, ecology, molecular biology, and practical applications of microorganisms.

283 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 and 197 req; BSC 203 rec. Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

The physical and chemical basis of system physiology with reference to invertebrates and vertebrates.

290 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES -- 1-3 hrs.

Project proposals must be approved by a supervising faculty member and undergraduate advisor prior to reg. Students are expected to work (on average) a min of 3 hrs per week for each hr of cr. May be repeated; max of 4 hrs from BSC 287, 298.01, 290, 299, or 398 may be counted toward maj. req.

Field and/or laboratory research in one of the biological sciences involving a participating in the scientific process with faculty and graduate students.

292 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 and 197 req. Lecture and lab. Materials charge optional.

Diversity, phylogeny, comparative anatomy and physiology of invertebrate animals.

295 COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY -- 4 sem. hrs.

BSC 196 and 197 req. Lecture, lab, and field trip. Materials charge optional.

Evolution and comparative anatomy of vertebrates.

298.01 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: CAREERS FOR HEALTH PREPROFESSIONALS -- 1 sem. hr.

Max 4 hrs from BSC 298.01, 299, 305, and 398 may count toward maj req. Consent pre-med advisor req. CR/NC only.

Information and experience on careers in medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, podiatry, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Classroom and off-campus experience.

300 READINGS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES -- 1 sem. hr.

Reading and discussion of classical and modern biological literature. Prerequisite: two of BSC 201, 203, 219. Majors only or consent of instructor.

301 ENTOMOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

Biology and taxonomy of insects. Lecture, lab, and field trips. Prerequisites: BSC 196, 197, and 201. Materials charge optional.

304 SENIOR SEMINAR IN BIOLOGY -- 1 sem. hr.

Oral and written reports on current topics in biology. Prerequisites: 2 of BSC 201, 203 or 219.

306 REGIONAL AND AREA STUDIES -- 1-9 sem. hrs.

Intensive on-site studies of organisms and their environments. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Field work.

307 METHODS IN THE TEACHING OF BIOLOGY -- 2 or 3 sem. hrs.; (see Biology teacher education adviser.)

Strategies, curricula, and materials applicable to teaching secondary school science. 35 hrs. clinical experiences included, 4 hours, Type 1-6. Prerequisite: C&I 216 or equivalent, or concurrent registration. Not for graduate credit for biology students.

308 FIELD BIOLOGY -- 3 sem. hrs.

Ecological communities of Central Illinois. Classification and identification of plants and/or animals. Prerequisites: BSC 201 or equivalent. Lecture, lab, and field trips.

318 HISTOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ZOOLOGISTS AND BOTANISTS -- 2 sem. hrs.

Preparation of microscope slides, special techniques for whole mounts, plastic embedding, plastic injections, and nerve preparations. Lecture and laboratory. Materials charge optional.

321 MOLECULAR AND DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS -- 4 sem. hrs.

Organization of the genome; structure of chromatin and chromosomes; genetic regulation of development; molecular bases of DNA functions. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BSC 203 and 219. Materials charge optional.

326 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

Plant structure and function; photosynthesis, translocation, growth, and development. Laboratory emphasis on independent experimentation. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BSC 203. Materials charge optional.

329 HUMAN GENETICS -- 3 sem. hrs.

Detection, expression, transmission, and molecular manipulation of human traits; emphasis on medical genetics. Lecture. Prerequisite: BSC 203 and 219.

334 INTRODUCTORY MYCOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

Morphology, taxonomy, and evolution of fungi. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BSC 201.

335 PLANT TAXONOMY -- 3 sem. hrs.

Classification of flowering plants; taxonomic characters and data, patterns of diversity, and methods of classification; distinguishing characteristics of major taxa, names of major taxa, botanical nomenclature, and taxonomic reference tools. Prerequisite: BSC 222 or 223 and one of BSC 201, 203, 219.

336 LABORATORY IN PLANT IDENTIFICATION -- 1 sem. hrs.

Plant identification; identification tools and methods; descriptive morphology and terminology; field identification of flowering plants and major plant families; specimen collection, documentation and curation. Prerequisite: BSC 335.

350 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY -- 3 sem. hrs.

DNA structure and replication, the Genetic Code, transcription, translation, genetic regulation, RNA splicing, and transposons. Lecture. Prerequisites: BSC 203, 219 and 260; CHE 220, or 230 and 231 required. CHE 242 or 342 recommended.

352 BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY: MOLECULAR RECOGNITION -- 5 sem. hrs.

Biochemical, immunological, and molecular analyses of the recognition processes of biological systems; applications of sensitive and selective techniques of molecular and cellular biology. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: CHE 220 or 230-232; BSC 203, 219 and 260 required. CHE 242 or 342 recommended. Materials charge optional.

361 MICROBIAL PATHOGENS -- 4 sem. hrs.

Pathogenesis, identification, cultivation and classification of bacteria, viruses, fungi and animal parasites associated with diseases of man. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BSC 203 and 260. Materials charge optional.

367 IMMUNOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

Molecular, cellular, transplantation, and tumor immunology; antimicrobial immunity; immunochemistry. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BSC 203 and 260. Materials charge optional.

368 VIROLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

Bacterial, avian, insect, plant and mammalian viruses and their involvement in disease and cancer. Viral diagnostics. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BSC 203 and 260. Materials charge optional.

380 HISTOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

Microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs of vertebrates. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BSC 203.

383 PARASITOLOGY -- 4 sem. hrs.

Host-parasite relationships, life histories, and morphology of arthropod, helminth, and protozoan parasites of animals. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BSC 203 and 260. Materials charge optional.

390 EVOLUTION -- 3 sem. hrs.

Origin of life, genetic code, mutation, selection, genetic drift, and speciation. Lecture. Prerequisite: BSC 201, 203 and 219, or consent of instructor.

395 BIOLOGY OF THE LOWER VERTEBRATES -- 4 sem. hrs.

Fish, amphibians, and reptiles; behavior, ecology, evolution, systematics, zoogeography, reproduction, and adaptive significance of morphology. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: one of BSC 201, 203, 219. Materials charge optional.

398 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: BIOLOGY -- 1-6 sem. hrs.

Jr standing in BSC with 2.5 GPA in all natural sciences req. May be repeated; max 16 hrs Prof Pract; no more than 4 hrs from BSC 298.01, 299, 305 or 398 may be counted toward maj. req. Cons dept Prof Pract advisor req. CR/NC only. Practical experience through employment in agencies such as biological research facilities, zoological or botanical gardens, game reserves, or environmental service. One credit per 50-60 hours work experience.

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