The Biology program within the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division prepares students for various paths, including graduate school, medical or allied health professional schools, or careers in teaching, biotechnology, industrial laboratories, or environmental work. Within the Biology degree, alongside required biology, math, and other science courses, students can opt for one of three focus areas: organismal biology, molecular/cellular biology, or pre-health professional. Alternatively, they can craft a customized program to align with their specific interests and career goals.
Biology
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Bio 105: Ecology and Evolution
An introduction to the scientific process, evolutionary theory, speciation, elementary genetics, and the ecology of populations, communities, and ecosystems.
Bio 105L: Ecology and Evolution Lab
Generally taken with Bio 105 – Ecology and Evolution.
Bio 115: Molecular and Cellular Biology
An introduction to the study of life at the molecular and cellular level, this course covers basic cell structure and function, biochemistry for the life sciences, basic molecular biology, and introductory genetics, including information flow from DNA to protein; and cellular utilization of energy, including cell respiration and photosynthesis.
Bio 115L: Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab
Generally taken with Bio 115 – Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Bio 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology
An integrated study of human anatomy and physiology for biology and pre-professional allied health majors, using a body systems approach that emphasizes interrelationships between form and function at gross and microscopic levels of organization. Course content includes basic anatomical and directional terminology; fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology; and study of major body systems, including skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, endocrine, immune, and reproductive systems.
Bio 201L: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Generally taken with Bio 201 – Human Anatomy and Physiology. Includes fundamental concepts and principles of anatomy and physiology from investigation of cell, tissue, and organ levels of several body systems, with special emphasis on skeletal, muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems. A large portion of the semester will focus on cat anatomy.
Bio 215: Biological Diversity
An introduction to the study of life at the organismal level that includes a survey of life in all six kingdoms, with emphasis on plants and animals, as well as a study of comparative structures and functions.
Bio 215L: Biological Diversity Lab
Generally taken with Bio 215 – Biological Diversity.
Bio 300: Genetics
General principles and problems of heredity surveying transmission genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and population genetics.
Bio 300L: Genetics Lab
Generally taken with Bio 300 – Genetics.
Bio 499: Biology Seminar
A capstone course whose content varies according to student need/interest. May include student research, comprehensive review of the discipline, presentation of library research papers, visiting lecturers, field trip, or study of special topics.
Chm 301: Organic Chemistry I
Fundamentals of modern organic chemistry with emphasis on bonding, mechanism, stereo-chemistry, analysis, and synthesis of organic compounds. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week.
Chm 301L: Organic Chemistry I Lab
Generally taken with Chm 301 – Organic Chemistry I.
Chm 302: Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of modern organic chemistry with emphasis on bonding, mechanism, stereo-chemistry, analysis, and synthesis of organic compounds. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week.
Chm 302L: Organic Chemistry II Lab
Generally taken with Chm 302 – Organic Chemistry II.
PhS 201: General Physics I
A general course covering mechanics and heat.
PhS 201L: General Physics I Lab
Generally taken with PhS 201.
PhS 202: General Physics II
A continuation of PhS 201 covering electricity, magnetism, light, sound, and selected topics from atomic physics.
PhS 202L: General Physics II Lab
Generally taken with PhS 202.
Mth 211: Calculus I
In-depth coverage of calculus appropriate for study in mathematics, science, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines. Covers functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and foundations of integral calculus.
Mth 212: Calculus II
In-depth coverage of calculus appropriate for study in mathematics, science, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines. Covers integration techniques, applications of integration, sequences and series, and polar coordinates.
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Monica Cook
Assistant Professor of Biology
Jon Dudko
Assistant Professor of Biology - Chair of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division
Sherief El-Shazly
Associate Professor of Biology