Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

the exception of the clinically-oriented Medical
Technology concentration.
BIOL 337. Immunology. (4)
Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 132; and either BIOL 232
or BIOL 322.
Explores basic principles, such as cells and
molecules of the immune system, humoral and
cellular immunity, serology, diseases caused by
immune responses and current applications of
immunologic procedures.
BIOL 351. Comparative Animal
Physiology. (4)
Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 132:231:232; or BIOL 105
and permission of instructor.
A comparative approach to animal physiology:
physical and chemical properties of animal systems,
respiration, circulation, osmoregulation,
neural and endocrine functions. Emphasis on
homeostatic mechanisms.
BIOL 353/PSYC 353. Comparative
Behavior. (3)
Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PSYC 121; and either BIOL 103
or BIOL 131.
Study of animal behavior from viewpoints of
zoology, ethology and comparative psychology.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, animal
sensory capacities, motor capabilities and
coordinating mechanisms; classification of behavioral
traits; analysis of instinctive behavior,
learned behavior, social behavior, animal communications
and evolutionary significance of
social organization.
BIOL 361. Parasitology. (4)
Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIOL 231 or BIOL 232 or a “B”
or better in BIOL 105.
Studies of the anatomy, systematics, ecology
and life cycles of the major parasitic group.
BIOL 380. Ornithology. (4)
Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: Eight credits of Biology or permission
of instructor.
Offered as an integrated lecture and laboratory/
field study emphasizing the evolution, anatomy,
physiology, identification, behavior, and ecology
of birds. At least one weekend field trip will
be scheduled.
BIOL 383. Molecular Forensic
Biology. (4)
Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIOL 231 or BIOL/CHEM
471/472, or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the basic principles and molecular
techniques currently utilized by the majority
of forensic laboratories performing DNA
and/or protein analysis. Lectures will provide
students with an understanding of the scientific
foundation for, and the development of, each
technique. Topics include DNA/protein structure,
origins of genetic variation, methods for
quantifying variation, population genetic theory
used in forensic analysis, forensic informatics,
statistical approaches to data analysis and legal
issues associated with molecular forensics.
The laboratory portion will provide students
hands on experience with a variety of forensic
techniques, and will train the student in proper
record keeping, laboratory quality assurance/
quality control requirements, and performing
routine laboratory calculations.
BIOL 390. Conservation Biology. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: BIOL 231; or BIOL 103 and either
BIOL 104 or BIOL 105.
Examines the importance of biodiversity to the
global environment. Students will gain an appreciation
of the complexity of biotic communities
associated with important ecosystems and
will examine man’s role in influencing these
communities. Current controversies regarding
species preservation will be explored through
readings and discussion.
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