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BI123, Biological Investigations II: An
introductory course emphasizing the process
of inquiry in Biology. Activities include lab
experiments and computer exercises in genetics
and evolution and fieldwork demonstrating
biological diversity. Corequisite: BI122. (U)(2).
Spring only.
BI250, Research and Analysis in the Biological
Sciences: This course is designed to prepare
biology majors for research (e.g., independent
study, honors thesis or Butler Summer Institute)
and internships during their undergraduate
experience. Basic statistical analysis and various
essential laboratory and field techniques will be
covered. Prerequisites: BI121 and 123. (U)(2).
Occasionally.
BI257, Human Anatomy and Physiology: A
lab-based course for non-major students to relate
structure and function in the human body.
Prerequisite: CC214P, any NW-BI course, or
BI120 and 122. (U)(5). Fall every other year.
BI301, Principles of Zoology: A survey of the
basic principles of animal biology, covering the
major animal groups, their evolutionary relationships,
and their structural and functional
characteristics. Prerequisites: BI120 and 122.
(U)(4). Fall and spring.
BI302, Principles of Botany: A survey of the
basic principles of plant biology, covering the
major plant groups, their evolutionary relationships,
and their structural and functional
characteristics. Prerequisites: BI120 and 122.
(U)(4). Fall and spring.
BI303, Principles of Physiology: Analysis
of the functions of all major systems of the
vertebrates with emphasis on mammalian
physiology. Prerequisites: BI120 and 122.
(U)(4). Fall and spring.
BI305, Vertebrate Histology and Microtechnique:
A study of the structure of vertebrate
tissues and the techniques used in microscope
slide preparations. Prerequisite: BI301 or permission
of the instructor. (U)(4). Occasionally.
BI310, Evolution: Analysis of organic evolution,
the mechanisms of evolutionary changes, and
the evolution of higher forms of life. Prerequisites:
BI120 and 122. (U)(3). Spring every
other year.
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BI312, Biology of Non-Vascular Plants: The
biology of algae, fungi, mosses and liverworts,
including structure, life histories, classification,
physiology, ecology and experimental aspects
of nonvascular plants. Prerequisites: BI120 and
122. (U)(4). Occasionally.
BI316, Mammology: This course will address
the taxonomy, ecology, evolution, behavior and
economic importance of mammals. The laboratory
portion of the course will emphasize the
taxonomy of mammals and the observation
and trapping/handling of small mammals.
Prerequisites: BI120 and 122. (U)(4). Fall
every other year.
BI322, Vertebrate Biology: Phylogeny,
taxonomy, behavior and life histories of the
vertebrates. Prerequisites: BI120 and 122.
(U)(4). Spring every other year.
BI323, Principles of Immunology: Basic concepts
and techniques of immunology. Prerequisite:
BI105 or BI120 and 122. (U)(2). Fall only.
BI325, Principles of Pathogenic Microbiology:
This course will address microbiological concepts/principles
regarding the mechanisms of
infection and disease of major organ systems as
well as their control. Open only to students of
the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Prerequisite: BI105 or BI120 and 122. (U)(3).
Spring only.
BI330, Tropical Field Biology: Introduction
to the habitats, distribution and ecology of
tropical fauna. Includes a field trip to a tropical
habitat during the semester. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor. (U)(3). Spring
every other year.
BI339, Philosophy of Biology: A study of
philosophical problems in biology. The course
explores both theoretical problems within biology,
like the evolution of altruism and problems
of taxonomy, and philosophical problems that
are influenced by biological theory, including
the nature of morality and the status of
religious belief. Prerequisites: BI120 and 122 or
permission of instructor. (U)(3). Occasionally.
BI350, Cell Biology: The structure and
function of cells, including the properties of
macromolecules, membrane structure, cell
organelles, cell metabolism and energy
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