Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

352 / BIOLOGY
Spring Semester S.H.
BIOL ___ Biology ......................................... 4
BIOL ___ Biology ......................................... 3
____ ___ University Core .............................. 3
____ ___ University Core .............................. 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 2
Senior Year
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Fall Semester S.H.
15
BIOL ___ Biology ......................................... 4
BIOL ___ Biology Seminar ............................. 2
____ ___ University Core .............................. 3
____ ___ Upper Division Elective ................... 3
____ ___ Upper Division Elective ................... 3
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Spring Semester S.H.
15
BIOL ___ Biology ......................................... 4
BIOL ___ Biology ......................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
____ ___ Upper Division Elective ................... 2
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* The course sequence in Mathematics depends on the
results of the Mathematics Placement Exam.
The sequence of the University Core courses should be
discussed with the student’s advisor.
BIOL 101
General Biology I
3 Semester Hours
Unifying principles of biology; introduction to cell structure
and function, histology, genetics, control systems, organ
systems, and taxonomy.
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors
only.
Lecture, 3 hours.
15
BIOL 102
General Biology II
3 Semester Hours
The mechanism of evolution; major patterns of biotic
evolution; principles of ecology.
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors
only.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 111.
BIOL 111
General Biology I Laboratory
2 Semester Hours
A survey of the five kingdoms.
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors
only.
Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or concurrent enrollment.
BIOL 112
General Biology II Laboratory
2 Semester Hours
An experimental approach to biology with emphasis
on design, execution, and analysis to answer biological
questions.
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors
only.
Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 102, or concurrent
enrollment.
BIOL 194
Introduction to Research
1 Semester Hour
An introduction to scientific research methodology:
information gathering, data analysis, laboratory research
practice in a faculty laboratory.
BIOL 198
Special Studies
1-4 Semester Hours
BIOL 199
Independent Studies
1-4 Semester Hours