2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BIOL 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
A study of the structure and function of the human body with focus on cells, tissues and the integumentary,
skeletal, nervous and muscular systems. Laboratory study is designed to demonstrate
anatomical structures and basic physiological principles. Three hours lecture and three
hours laboratory a week. Recommended prerequisite: CHEM 101. Lab fees apply. May not be
counted toward a major except in Nursing and Music Therapy. Fall Term, Every Year. 4 Hrs.
BIOL 212 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
A study of the structure and function of the human body with focus on the endocrine, reproductive,
cardiovascular, digestive, immune, respiratory and urinary systems. Laboratory study is
designed to demonstrate anatomical structures and basic physiological principles. Three hours
lecture and three hours laboratory a week. Recommended prerequisite: BIOL 211 and CHEM
101. Lab fees apply. May not be counted toward a major except in Nursing and Music Therapy.
Spring Term, Every Year. 4 Hrs.
BIOL 304 Ecology
Relationship of organisms to their environment; populations and communities; aquatic and terrestrial
habitats; statistical methods. Laboratory includes both experimental and field studies.
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory a week. Lab fees apply. This course fulfills the
writing intensive course requirement. Prerequisite: Biology 208. Also recommended BIOL 311
and 320. Spring Term, Odd Years. 4 Hrs.
BIOL 305 Evolution
An examination of the process of evolution from the level of molecules to macro-evolution.
Among the topics to be covered are origins of life, the fossil record, human evolution, adaptation,
mechanisms of speciation, co-evolution, and genetics as a means of understanding mutation,
rates of evolution (clocks) and gene flow. Three hours of lecture each week. Spring Term,
Odd Years. 3 Hrs.
BIOL 307 Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to oceanography and marine biology emphasizing the ecology, distribution and
classification of marine organisms. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory a week;
including one weekend field trip. Lab fees apply. Prerequisite/co-requisite: BIOL 208. Spring
Term, Odd Years. 4 Hrs.
BIOL 309 Marine Biology I
Introduction to oceanography and marine biology emphasizing the ecology, distribution and
classification of marine organisms. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory a week;
including one weekend field trip. Lab fees apply. Prerequisite/co-requisite: BIOL 208. Spring
Term, Odd Years. 4 Hrs.
BIOL 311 Botany
A study of the ecology, physiology, and evolutionary adaptations of plants, with emphasis on
local flora. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Lab fees apply.
Prerequisite: BIOL 208. Fall Term, every year. 4 Hrs.
BIOL 315 Histology and Microtechniques
The study of animal cells, tissues and organs. Laboratory emphasizes practical experience in
preparation of microscope slides. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Lab
fees apply. Spring Term, Even Years. 4 Hrs.