2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

BCMB 4444 Virology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, 3301, and 3444
This course is an introduction to the principles of animal virology. The classification and replicative cycles of viruses
are compared to their pathogenic mechanisms. Viral oncogenes and modern anti-viral chemotherapy and immunization
are discussed. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions. (Also offered as BIOL 4444.)
BCMB 4464 Immunology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, 3301, and 3444
This course is an introductory study of the biological and clinical approaches to immunology. Discussions center on the
mechanisms responsible for various clinical syndromes as well as basic immunological phenomena such as antibody
diversity, T cell receptor diversity, antigen presentation, signaling across cellular receptors, and cell activation. This
course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions. (Also offered as BIOL 4464.)
BIOLOGY
BIOL 1404 Introductory Biology
This course is a general survey of biology including the study of plants, animals, ecology, and some marine biology.
This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions. This course cannot be applied toward a biology
major.
BIOL 1414 Introductory Microbiology
A general introduction of microbiology with emphasis placed on public health. Various disease-causing agents are
discussed. Procedures used in disinfection and sterilization are demonstrated with consideration given to infection
control. Includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions. This course cannot be counted for credit toward
biology major.
BIOL 2181, 2281, 2381, 2481 Special Topics
Topics are selected based on student needs and the academic qualifications of staff.
BIOL 2214 Medical Terminology
This course provides the student a comprehensive study of medical terminology including word roots, combining
forms, prefixes and suffixes. Students build and analyze thousands of medical terms and in the process study the
structure and functions of human body systems and diseases. This course cannot be counted for credit toward the
biology major.
BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
The course deals with the anatomical description and functions of the systems of the human body. Emphasis is placed
upon the interrelationship between structure and function with maintenance and homeostasis being the unifying
principle. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 2414 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 2404
The course deals with the anatomical description and functions of the systems of the human body. Emphasis is placed
upon the interrelationship between structure and function with maintenance and homeostasis being the unifying
principle. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 2454 General Biology I
Prerequisite: 12 hours college credit or 1040 SAT or 22 ACT (Math and Verbal)
This course is required of all biology majors. Topics include cell structure and function, biological diversity, plant
biology, and ecology. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 2455 General Biology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 2454
This course is required of all biology majors. Topics include animal tissues and organ systems, animal structure and
function, life processes, biological diversity and the theory of evolution. This course includes one semester hour credit
for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 3301 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Prerequisite: BIOL 2454, CHEM 2415, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2455
This course is required of all biology majors. Topics include; biological chemistry, cellular structure and function,
energy transformations, DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis.
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