2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

BIOL 3335 Nutrition and Metabolism
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454 and 3301
Nutrition and Metabolism is designed to acquaint the student with the role of nutrients in health, the physiology of the
gastrointestinal tract, and the importance of nutrition in preventive and curative medicine.
BIOL 3375 Human Genetics
Prerequisite: BIOL 3301, 3444
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of human genetics and its molecular and clinical implications.
Topics include the chromosomal, molecular, and biochemical basis of disease, prenatal diagnosis, and genetic
counseling. (Also offered as BCMB 3375.)
BIOL 3404 Environmental Science
This course is a study of the interrelationships of the natural world and the interactions of organisms with their
environment. Analysis of populations, both natural and human, in their communities and the impact of the physical
factors will be explored. Current environmental issues will also be discussed. Sampling techniques and field studies
will be emphasized. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions. This course cannot be
counted for credit toward the biology major.
BIOL 3414 Microbiology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, and 3301
This course is a general survey of the microorganisms and includes the morphology, physiology, and control of the
organisms most important to humans. The microbiology of soil, food, water, and disease will be considered. This
course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions. (Also offered as BCMB 3414.)
BIOL 3433 Pathophysiology
Prerequisites: (BIOL 2404, 2414) or (BIOL 2454, 2455, 3301)
A general study of structure and function of human cells including the basic cellular requirements for life. The
importance of fluid distribution, fluid volume and fluid balance along with abnormal deviations will be covered. The
student will obtain an understanding of the pathology of the cardiovascular system, nervous system, endocrine system,
digestive system, excretory system, and musculo-skeletal system. This course includes one semester hour credit for
laboratory sessions.
BIOL 3434 Ecology and Field Biology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 3301, and (BIOL 2455 or (BIOL 2404 and 2414))
This course studies ecological concepts concerning ecosystems from a population, interspecific and community
perspective. Sampling techniques and field studies will be emphasized. Analysis of populations in their communities
will be explored. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 3444 Genetics
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 3301 and (BIOL 2455 or (2404 and 2414))
This course deals with the molecular and chromosomal basis of inheritance. Topics include Mendelian and non-
Mendelian inheritance, population genetics, and molecular genetics. This course includes one semester hour credit for
laboratory sessions.
BIOL 3454 General Physiology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, and 3301.
This course deals with the function of selected organ systems in vertebrates with the major emphasis on humans.
Mechanisms of kidney function, circulation, respiration, nerve transmission, muscular contraction, endocrine function,
and digestion are discussed in detail. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 3456 Advanced Human Anatomy
Prerequisite: BIOL 2455, 3301
This is an advanced study of the anatomical structure of the human body. Body structure will be studied by organ
systems and will involve a balance between gross anatomical study and histology. Form-function relationships will be
emphasized. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 3464 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, and 3301
A comparative study of the anatomy of representative vertebrates which stresses the patterns and interrelationship
among vertebrates. A foundation is also provided for understanding the functions of vertebrate organs and systems.
This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
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