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| 102 Human Genetics (3) |
Principles of biology relative to development of human hereditary characteristics. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. (C5) |
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| 103 Environmental Biology (3) |
Principles of biology relative to ecology and modern environmental problems. Ecosystems structure and function, population growth, food production, pollution, and resource use. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. (C5) |
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| 104 Human Biology (3) |
The biology which underlines medical, social, and developmental issues of the human lifecycle. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. (C5) |
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| 105 Biology in the 21st Century (3) |
Modern biology from a cellular and molecular perspective, emphasizing cell structure, function, genes and genetic engineering, disease and evolution. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. (C5) |
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| 108 Recreational Botany (1) |
Identification of native plants on campus and in the field using popular plant guides; derivation of plant names; food and medicinal uses of plants. Two Saturday hikes required. 2 Field. |
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| 140 Principles of Biology I (4) |
Introduction to biology for majors. Basic cell structure and function, bioenergetics, introduction to genetics and molecular biology, evolutionary processes. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. (Lecture-3 credits, Lab-1 credit) (Lab is required). |
COREQ: 140 lecture and 140 lab. |
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| 141 Principles of Biology II (4) |
Second course for biology majors. Evolutionary patterns (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plants, and Animals), introduction to plant and animal physiology, organismic interactions (Behavior, Ecology). 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. (Lecture-3 credits, Lab-1 credit). (Lab is required). |
BIOL 140. COREQ: 141 lecture and 141 lab. |
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| 190 Discoveries in Biology (3) |
Discoveries in biology used as the basis for exercises involving analysis of scientific reasoning, the scientific method, and experimental design. |
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| 192 Plant Biodiversity (3) |
Southern Appalachian plant diversity as a background in botanical sciences. Experience with field identification techniques and human use of plants in medicines, foods, and fiber. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. |
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| 193 Forensic Biology (3) |
An exploration of techniques, applications, and social implication of forensic biology, including the science behind fingerprints, blood typing, DNA fingerprints, and other forensic areas. |
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| 194 Biotechnology: Methods, Applications, and Implications (3) |
This course addresses the methods used in Biotechnology and their use in genetic engineering of bacteria, plants, animals, and ethical considerations associated with biotechnology. |
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| 240 Introduction to Genetics (4) |
Introduction to principles of genetics, including Mendelian and molecular genetics. Topics explored include Mendelism, linkage, recombination, DNA structure and function, genomics, evolution of development and molecular evolution. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 241 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution (4) |
This course examines the interaction of organisms with their environment and with each other to provide a broad overview of the fields of evolution and ecology. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 240 |
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| 251 Natural History of the Southern Appalachians (4) |
Interdisciplinary study of this unique environment, on-site studies, scheduled pack trips. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 254 Dendrology (4) |
Structure, distribution, identification, and economic uses of major forest trees of the United States; emphasis on regional species. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab/field. |
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| 291 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4, 4) |
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| 292 The skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, integrative, and reproductive systems. |
Completion of 24 semester hours. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
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| 304 General Ecology (3) |
Ecosystem and population processes, pathways of energy and materials, interactions between organisms and populations and human role in the biosphere. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab. (Lecture-2 credits, Lab-1 credit). (Lab is required). |
BIOL 141 or permission of instructor. COREQ: 304 lecture and 304 lab. |
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| 305 Genetics and Evolution (3) |
Processes on inheritance and evolution from the molecular to the population level; experiments with various organisms and analysis of sample data illustrating principles of genetics. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab. (Lecture-2 credits, Lab-1 credit). (Lab is required). |
BIOL 141 or permission of instructor. COREQ: 305 lecture and 305 lab). |
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| 311 Animal Physiology (3) |
Principles of homeostasis, cell and tissue communication systems, contractility, respiration, excretion, and metabolism in animals. |
BIOL 141 and CHEM 140. |
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| 313 Microbiology in Health and Nutrition (3) |
Morphological, cultural, biochemical, and staining characteristics of microorganisms; emphasis on those that infect man and occur in water, food, and dairy products. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
Permission of instructor. |
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| 315 Introduction to Plant Physiology (1) |
Introduction to plant metabolism, conduction, development, and defense mechanisms. 1 Lecture, 1 Lab. |
BIOL 141 and CHEM 140. |
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| 333 Cell and Molecular Biology (4) |
Viral, prokaryotic, and eukaryotic cell structure; DNA structure and replication; RNA and protein synthesis; control of gene expression. Structure and function of specific cell types. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. (Lecture-3 credits, Lab-1 credit). (Lab is required). |
BIOL 241. COREQ: 333 lecture and 333 lab. |
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| CHEM 361 Principles of Biochemistry (3) |
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| 373 Invertebrate Zoology (4) |
Morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of invertebrates. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 374 Vertebrate Zoology (4) |
Morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of vertebrates. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab. |
BIOL 141 or permission of instructor. |
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| 389 Cooperative Education in Biology (1 or 3, R15) |
See Cooperative Education Program |
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| 412 Cellular and Molecular Immunology (3) |
Detailed examination of the immune response, including: antigen recognition, effector mechanisms, immunogenetics, immunoregulation, immunity to infection, immunopathology, tumor and transplantation immunology, and auto-immunity. 3 Lecture. |
BIOL 240 and 333, or COREQ: BIOL 333. |
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| 413 Principles of General Microbiology (3) |
Survey of microorganisms emphasizing morphology, physiology, immunology, and ecology; microorganisms and disease; environmental and applied microbiology. Not open to students with credit in 313. |
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| 414 Methods of General Microbiology (2) |
Microscopy; morphological, cultural, physiological, and serological characteristics of microorganisms; microbiology of food, milk, water, and soil. 6 Lab. |
COREQ: 413. |
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| 415 Plant Physiology (3) |
Plant metabolism, effects of hormones and light on plant growth and development. Transport and translocation of water and solutes. Plant stress physiology. 3 Lecture. |
BIOL 141 and CHEM 140. |
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| 416 Plant Molecular Biology (3) |
Molecular aspects of plant development. Examination of the structure, expression, and function of genes involved in the flowering plant life cycle, including genes controlling embryogenesis, vegetative growth, plant-pathogen interaction, and reproduction. 3 Lecture. |
BIOL 333 or equivalent. |
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| 417 Biochemistry (3) |
The metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins in plant and animal systems. |
BIOL 240 and CHEM 242, 272; or permission of instructor. |
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| 419 Cell Biology (4) |
Structure, function, and techniques for the study of cells. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 240 |
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| 420 Darwin's Origin of Species (3) |
A detailed reading and analysis of Darwin's landmark work, On the Origin of Species. Examining its historical and philosophical context, and its social and scientific significance. 3 Lecture. |
BIOL 241 or equivalent. |
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| 421 Principles of Biotechnology (4) |
Survey of the methods and applications used in biotechnology, including recombinant DNA methods, genomics, and proteomics. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 333 |
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| 422 Forensic Biology (4) |
Principles of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis, decomposition, autopsy, forensic databases, and bioterrorrism. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 423 Biophysics (3) |
Principles of biophysics relating to E. coli. Topics include cell physiology, chemotaxis, molecular motors, physical constraints of an environment, diffusion, receptor complexes, and signal transduction. 3 Lecture |
BIOL 241, MATH 140. |
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| 425 Flora of the Southern Appalachians (4) |
Taxonomy of the flowering plants of the region; family relationships; use of keys for identification; and recognition, collection, documentation, and preservation of specimens. One weekend field collecting trip. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 432 Population Ecology (4) |
Population ecology concepts and questions from empirical and theoretical perspectives, including population structure, dynamics, and regulation, demography, life histories, metapopulations, competition, predation, parasitism, and mutualism. 3 Lecture/ discussion, 3 Lab/field. |
BIOL 241 or 304, MATH 140, or permission of instructor. |
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| 433 Ecological Co-Adaptations (4) |
An in-depth examination of co-evolutionary interactions among organisms, including seed dispersal, pollination, host interactions with pathogens and parasites, and plant-microbe interactions such as nitrogen fixation and mycorrhizae. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab, field trips required. |
BIOL 241 or 304. |
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| 434 Terrestrial Ecology (4) |
Population, ecosystem, community structure, and dynamics; major North American biomes; field and descriptive methods; required weekend field trips. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab/field. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 435 Aquatic Ecology (4) |
Biological, physical, and chemical components and processes in lakes and streams; field studies of local lakes and their biota. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 436 Physiological and Ecosystem Ecology (4) |
An in-depth examination of environmental effects on physiological and morphological traits of individual organisms and their influences on energy and nutrient cycling through ecosystems. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab, field trips required. |
BIOL 241 or 304. |
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| 437 Community and Landscape Dynamics (4) |
An in-depth examination of current concepts and theories of community and landscape ecology and dynamics, their historical development, and applications. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab, field trips required. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 438 Ecological Restoration Principles (3) |
Exploration of ecological restoration theory and management applications from fine to coarse scales approaches, and including composition, structural and functional components of ecosystems. 3 Lecture. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 439 Ecological Genetics (3) |
A course for ecologists interested in learning how ecological/conservation genetics maintain evolutionary processes and promote ecosystem health. 3 Lecture. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 441 Conservation Biology (3) |
Exploration of biodiversity conservation principles as they apply to managed ecosystems. Components of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity and strategies for conserving it will be examined. 3 Lecture. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 443 Evolutionary Processes (3) |
Mechanisms of evolution; emphasis on current research and hypotheses such as group and kin selection, r and K selection, and sympatric speciation. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 451 Biology of Fungi (4) |
Slime molds and true fungi: life histories, morphology, host-parasite relationship, fine structure, and phylogeny. 3 lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 452 Plant Anatomy (4) |
Plant cells, tissue organization in phylogenetic perspective, botanical microtechniques. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 453 Principles of Systematics (4) |
Principles and methods used in describing animal and/or plant taxa and in testing hypotheses of evolutionary relationship, individual research projects on the systematics of selected taxa. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 455 Vascular Plants (4) |
Biology of higher plants: club and small club mosses, quill worts, scouring rushes, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms in living and fossil form. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 141 |
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| 457 Biology of Algae (4) |
Life histories, morphology, reproduction, and phylogeny of the algae. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
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| 467 Biostatistics (3) |
Statistical concepts and methods for biologists. Design of experiments for computer analysis by ANOVA, single or multiple regression, principal components. An elementary statistics course is recommended. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. |
MATH 170 |
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| 470 Biology of Arthropods (4) |
Functional morphology, physiology, natural history, and systematics of the arthropods; field/lab emphasis on spiders. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 471 Animal Behavior (4) |
Mechanisms, development, functional significance, and evolution of behavior; individual research projects, films, and discussions in lab. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 241 or permission of instructor. |
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| 472 Ornithology (4) |
Anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, diversity and evolution of birds. Lab will focus on identification of North Carolina birds, field research techniques and behavior. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 473 Microbial Ecology (4) |
Ecology of archaea and bacteria. Population and community detection, diversity, and roles in biogeochemical cycling using cultivation and molecular techniques. |
BIOL 241 and 413 or 414. COREQ: 473 Lab. |
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| 475 Animal Development (4) |
Development in animals: gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organo-genesis, embryonic adaptations, differentiation, and growth. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. |
BIOL 241 |
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| 476 Contemporary Fisheries (3) |
Biological concepts and alternative management practices involved in the protection, conservation, restoration, augmentation, and cultivation of fisheries resources. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. |
BIOL 241 or permission of instructor. |
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| 477 Herpetology (4) |
Study of the biological diversity, evolution, life history, ecology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. 3 Lecture/ discussion, 3 Lab/field. Weekend field trips required. |
BIOL 240 or 305 and 241 or 304. |
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| 480 Research in Biology (2, R6) |
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Junior standing, permission of research director. |
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| 493 Studies in Biology (1-6, R12) |
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Permission of department head. |
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| 495 Introduction to Senior Thesis (1) |
Designed to introduce experimental design and assist in selection of a senior thesis project. |
Permission of department head. |
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| 496 Senior Seminar (1) |
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140, 141, 304, 305, and 333; or permission of instructor. |
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| 498 Senior Thesis I (2) |
Directed research conducted in the first semester of the senior year. |
Permission of department head. |
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| 499 Senior Thesis II (1) |
Senior thesis and oral presentation following completion of directed undergraduate research. |
BIOL 498. |
