Biology Courses at Bethany

BIOL

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BIOL 101 – Principles of Biology and Lab4 cr.
An analysis of the underlying biological concepts in the areas of biochemistry, cytology, physiology, genetics and ecology. Three lectures and one lab per week.
BIOL 151 – General Biology I and Lab4 cr.
First semester of a two-semester introduction to biological study. Emphasis is placed on scientific processes, molecules, and cellular function. Three lectures and one lab per …
BIOL 152 – General Biology II and Lab4 cr.
Second semester of a two-semester introduction to biological study. Includes an overview of living organisms, vertebrate organ systems and ecology. Three lectures and one lab …
BIOL 203 – Botany and Lab4 cr.
Overview of the plant kingdom with study of anatomy, physiology, ecology, and economic importance of plants. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151.
BIOL 215 – Invertebrate Zoology and Lab4 cr.
Overview of invertebrate form and function with emphasis on ecology and behavior. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 and BIOL152.
BIOL 216 – Vertebrate Zoology and Lab4 cr.
Overview of vertebrate form and function with emphasis on ecology and behavior. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 and BIOL152.
BIOL 221 – Human Anatomy and Lab4 cr.
A systems approach to the structure of the human body. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL101 or BIOL151 or consent of instructor.
BIOL 222 – Human Physiology and Lab4 cr.
A study of the mechanisms and interrelationships within the organ systems of the human body. A special emphasis on structure/function relationships. Three lectures and one …
BIOL 280 – Medical Terminology3 cr.
A study of the prefixes, suffixes, and roots involved in the language of medicine used by health professionals.
BIOL 311 – Field Ornithology4 cr.
Study of bird biology, ecology, and conservation. This course includes a significant field component that will stress knowledge of bird habitats and identification of birds …
BIOL 340 – Genetics and Lab4 cr.
Study of chromosomes, genes, DNA, and the regulation of genetic material. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 and BIOL152.
BIOL 350 – Cell Biology and Lab4 cr.
Study of structure and processes within prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 and BIOL152.
BIOL 352 – Immunology4 cr.
A broad study of the immune system, including humoral and cell mediated immunity, antigen receptor formation, antigen presentation, lymphatic tissue anatomy, and various pathologies of …
BIOL 360 – Microbiology and Lab4 cr.
Study of viruses, bacteria, and protists with emphasis placed on culture methods and their connection to human diseases. Three lectures and one lab per week. …
BIOL 370 – Ecology and Lab4 cr.
Study of organisms and their relationship with other organisms and their environment. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 or consent of instructor.
BIOL 375 – Trends in Evolutionary Theory3 cr.
This is a seminar course covering the current understanding of evolutionary theory. Topics will include the known and inferred processes of evolution with emphasis given …
BIOL 405 – Biology Research Proposal1 cr.
A writing intensive course during which students develop a research question, investigate past and current research in that area and develop a proposal with methodologies …
BIOL 480 – Topics in Biology4 cr.
Discussion of selected topics in biological sciences. Course is offered on a rotational basis and may be repeated for credit with different topics.
BIOL 491 – Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy4 cr.
A regional approach to the structure of the human body. Included are the limbs, trunk, and the head and neck. Cadaver dissection included. Two labs …
BIOL 498 – Biology Independent Research3 cr.
Biological research by arrangement with instructor. Literature review, design, and execution of biological experimentation. Prerequisite: BIOL405.
BIOL 499 – Biology Internship3 cr.
Biology-related field experience with an approved agency fulfilling an individual learning contract negotiated between student, faculty advisor, and worksite. Biology majors only, by permission.

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