BIOL 309 – Introduction to Neuroscience
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-104 BIOL-105 BIOL-115L or BIOL-107. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-309L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: This course will introduce students to anatomical and physiological properties of the nervous system with special emphasis on the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Neuroscience topics to be covered will include molecular function, […]
BIOL 311 – Microbiology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-311L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Structure, activities, and control of microorganisms, including principles of immunology.
BIOL 401 – Genetics
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 BIOL-108 CHEM-201. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-401L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Mendelian genetics, the chromosome, probability, and mapping in diploids, fungi, bacteria, and viruses; chemical basis of DNA replication and mutation and the genetic code.
BIOL 302 – Developmental Biology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 BIOL-108 CHEM-102. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-302L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: How a single cell, the zygote, grows into a multicelled organism. First part of the course focuses on how cells differentiate into specialized types, move around the embryo and communicate with each other. Second […]
BIOL 308 – Aquatic Ecology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 BIOL-108 CHEM-102. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-308L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: An examination of the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of standing and flowing freshwaters and how these dynamics affect the ecology of organisms.
BIOL 301 – Cell Biology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 BIOL-108 CHEM-201. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-301L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Cellular and molecular basis of cell structure and function: chemical composition and physical properties of biological molecules; organization and function of supramolecular structures, organelles, and basic cell types; enzyme action and regulation; energetics and […]
BIOL 206 – Fall Flora
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-206L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Collection, preservation, identification, and classification of 250 native and naturalized plants in the Pee Dee region during fall season. Most of the laboratory time is spent in the field studying the taxonomical, morphological, and […]
BIOL 210 – Conservation Biology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 BIOL-108 MATH-111. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-210L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Lecture emphasizes biological diversity, extinction processes, and applied conservation methods, including design principles for biological reserves. Conservation policy is discussed in the context of social, economic, and political factors. Laboratory and field experiences highlight […]
BIOL 108 – Integrated Bio Concepts II
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-108L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Introduction to biology’s core concepts from organisms though ecological systems, including biological information, evolution, cells, emergent properties, and homeostasis. This course covers similar material found in Biology 106 but increases the amount of critical analysis of data and teaches the skills necessary to critically […]
BIOL 205 – Human Anatomy
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 or BIOL-106. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-205L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Designed as anatomic studies for students in medical technology, nursing, and related allied health programs. Fundamenals tissues, organs, and systems; anatomic terminology; early development; connective tissue, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, genitourinary, endocrine, and integumentary systems.
BIOL 105 – Biological Sciences I
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: The content of this course covers broad concepts of the scientific method, biological chemistry, and the molecular and cellular basis of life. Includes the topics of cell structure, energetics and metabolism, molecular genetics, Mendelian inheritance, and cell reproduction, with selected applications at the tissue and organ levels of […]
BIOL 106 – Biological Sciences II
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-106L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: A survey of the domains of life in an evolutionary framework. Includes biological evolution and the mechanisms of evolutionary change, a survey of biological diversity with examples of plant and animal structure and physiology, and general ecological principles. Includes laboratory and field experiences. Credit […]