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BIOL 311 HUM ANAT & PHYSLGY I (Fall, Spring, Summer) 4 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102. This course focuses upon the structure and function of the human body, providing detailed systematic information<br />

at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system levels. Basic information such as anatomical terminology and histology is followed by coverage<br />

of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Effects of age, stress, and pathology are include in the discussion.<br />

BIOL 312 HUM. ANAT. & PHYSIOLOGY (Fall, Spring, Summer) 4 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 311. This course focuses upon the structure and function of the human body, providing detailed systematic information at<br />

the cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system levels. This course covers the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and<br />

reproductive systems. Effects if age, stress, and pathology are included in the discussion.<br />

BIOL 398 COOP‐BIOLOGY 6 CREDITS<br />

BIOL 402 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY (Fall, Spring) 4 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 103, CHEM 107/170. This course is a study of chemical, physical properties, and living activities of protoplasm at<br />

cellular level and an introduction to the physio‐chemical basis of vital processes.<br />

BIOL 403 BIOLOGY SEMINAR (Fall, Spring) 2 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): Biology Core Courses and CHEM 107/170, CHE, 108/180, CHEM 201/210 and CHEM 202‐220. Limited to senior biology majors,<br />

this course offers intensive practice in the process of research within the body of peer‐reviewed scientific lecture, presentation, synthesis and<br />

discussion of selected scientific topics and problems. Course is open only to biology and biology education majors who have successfully<br />

completed at least 90 semester hours in the biology sequence.<br />

BIOL 404 INTRO TO CANCER BIOLOGY (Fall) 3 CREDITS<br />

This courses will provide students with a basic knowledge of the etiology, epidemiology, and sociology of common cancers associated with<br />

children, women, and men. Students will be introduced to health disparities associated with cancers.<br />

BIOL 405 INVESTIGATIONS (Fall, Spring, Summer) 1 CREDIT<br />

Prerequisite(s): Internal/External Research Experience and an Approved Application. This course is designed to give experience in handling<br />

biological materials and techniques involved in research investigations.<br />

BIOL 407 ECOL. OF ENV. ADAPTATION (Periodically) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 103, 105, 209. This course is an analysis of the environmental factors affecting the evolution, adaptation,<br />

distribution, and functional processes of plant and animal communities. Considerable emphasis will be placed on ecological concepts.<br />

BIOL 410 IMMUNOLOGY (Spring Only) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIOL102, 209, 204. BIOL 303 and CHEM 309 (may be taken concurrently) Strongly Recommended. This course is designed to<br />

provide students with knowledge of the molecular and cellular nature of the immune system. Upon completion of this course, students will<br />

have a basic knowledge of the innate and adaptive immune responses, and the structure and function of lymphocytes, antibodies, T‐cell<br />

receptors and accessory proteins. Also included are the molecular and cellular aspects of immunity to bacteria and viruses, autoimmunity,<br />

allergies, transplantation immunology, and vaccines.<br />

BIOL 411 ENDOCRINOLOGY (Periodically) 4 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 103, CHEM 108/180. This course is an in‐depth study of the human endocrine system and the mechanism of<br />

hormone action.<br />

BIOL 415 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (Spring Only) 4 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 105, CHEM 108/180. This course is a study of plants as a dynamic organism of metabolic systems which determine<br />

the vital responses to the environment and the vital processes of growth, development, reproduction, and perennation. Importance of plants<br />

in the flow of energy through the biosphere and the use of modern technology in the chemical evolution of life will be discussed.<br />

BIOL 421 BIOINFORMATICS (Fall Only) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 309, BIOL 303. This course provides instruction in and practical applications of the tools and techniques employed in<br />

Bioinformatics. Included are methods for prediction of protein structure, homology modeling, sequence alignment and database searching,<br />

comparative genome analysis and structure‐based drug design.<br />

BIOL 451 FIELD BIOLOGY (Periodically) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, 105, 415. This course emphasizes the collection and classification of selected biological materials from different<br />

environments.<br />

BIOL 462 TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (Periodically) 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): Biology Core Courses, CHEM 202/220. This course is designed to explore topics in the field of biology pertinent to human<br />

welfare and the exploration of science.<br />

BUAD: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />

BUAD 100 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS (Fall, Spring, Summer) 3 CREDITS<br />

This course is designed to develop and strengthen student proficiency in the application of basic mathematics to business activities. This<br />

course does not count towards graduation requirements. This course is a Prerequisite(s) for ACCT 211.<br />

BUAD 101 INTRO. TO BUSINESS 3 CREDITS<br />

This is a survey course designed to acquaint students with the basic functional areas of business enterprises and covers terminology and<br />

functional issues facing managers. This course acquaints students with international aspects of business.<br />

BUAD 130 FUND OF CONTRACTING 3 CREDITS<br />

Prerequisite(s): BUAD 100 and BUAD 101 or Permission of Instructor. This survey course introduces the organization and utilization of the<br />

Federal Acquisition Regulation and DOD Supplement to the FAR (DFARS), as well as ethics and basic contract law. Students are also introduced<br />

to the fundamentals of contracting. This is an accelerated course that encompasses the entire contracting process from receipt of a purchase<br />

request through contract completion, including close‐out.<br />

BUAD 198 COOP‐BUAD 12 CREDITS<br />

340 <strong>2009</strong>‐<strong>2010</strong> Undergraduate Catalog

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