BIOL 213 – Biology of Sex
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take 4 credits; From Department BIOL. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will provide an introduction to the biological principles involved in human reproduction. Topics include the evolution of sex, reproductive anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, puberty, biology of gender, reproductive cycles, pregnancy, birth, fertility control, sexual disorders, and current issues […]
BIOL 214 – Issues in Environmental BIOL
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course utilizes the case study method to teach about major environmental issues facing the world today. These issues include climate change; loss of biodiversity; pollution; water supply and demand; endangered species; ecological footprint; and pesticide use. Students will […]
BIOL 212 – Natural History of South Carolina
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Topics will include the scientific method and may cover a variety of plants and/or animals. Identification, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and conservation of these groups will be covered. Laboratories will include outdoor field trips.
BIOL 208 – Summer Flora
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-208L. (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 the summer season. Most of the laboratory time is spent in the field studying the taxonomical, morphological, […]
BIOL 209 – Entomology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-209L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: General biology of insects, including anatomy, diversity, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution. The lab emphasizes collection, identification, and preservation.
BIOL 207 – Spring Flora
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-207L. (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 spring season. Most of the laboratory time is spent in the field studying the taxonomical, morphological, and […]
BIOL 202 – Vertebrate Zoology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-202L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Classification, ecology, life histories, and evolutionary trends of vertebrate animals.
BIOL 201 – Invertebrate Zoology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-201L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Structure, physiology, ecology, life histories, and evolutionary trends of invertebrate animals.
BIOL 115 – Life Science Lab
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description:
BIOL 109 – Introduction to Plant Biology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take 1 group (Take BIOL-103 /Take ENVR-101). (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-109L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: An introduction to the principles of plant biology, including structure, function, growth, development, reproduction, evolution, and adaptation of the embryophytes, or land plants.
BIOL 104 – Human Biology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-104L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Basic biology of humans and how to interpret emerging technologies such as DNA fingerprinting and genetic engineering. The process of doing science is emphasized.
ASTR 203L – Observational Astronomy Lab
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ASTR-203. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: ; Max: Description: