2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

BIOL 4181, 4281, 4381, 4481 Special Topics
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, and 3301
Topics are selected on basis of students‘ needs and academic qualifications of staff. This will include such topics as
advanced physiology, diet, diseases, cellular physiology, biotechniques, cytogenetics, pharmacology, etc. Laboratory
may or may not be included. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must
be included.
BIOL 4272 Integrating Biological Concepts
Prerequisite: Biology Core courses (BIOL 2454, 2455, 3301, 3414, and 3444)
This course will integrate the knowledge, theories, and skills expected of a Biologist. Topics will encompass and
reinforce the material found in the courses of the Biology Core.
BIOL 4297 Research in Biology
Prerequisite: BIOL 3414, 3444
Laboratory research is offered for a student majoring in Biology. At the conclusion of the research, a written paper will
be presented to the student‘s seminar advisor and an oral presentation of the results will be presented.
BIOL 4324 Advanced Cell Biology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, 3301, and 3444
This course provides an in-depth study of selected dynamic processes that occur in living cells. Topics include DNA
regulation and expression of genes; DNA repair; protein synthesis and function; protein sorting; vesicular traffic; cell
signaling; and control of cell division. (Also offered as BCMB 4324.)
BIOL 4325 Endocrinology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, and 3301
This course provides students with a working knowledge of endocrinology. Topics include the historical development
of endocrinology; structure and function of the major hormone groups; models for cell signaling; how hormones
influence metabolism; and diseases caused by abnormalities of the endocrine system.
BIOL 4363 Medical Microbiology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, 3301, and 3414
A study of microbial organisms that cause disease in humans. The characteristics of each pathogen are discussed along
with its pathogenesis and pathology. (Also offered as BCMB 4363.)
BIOL 4423 Histology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, and 3301
A study of the fine structure of normal human tissue is the principle area of consideration in this course. Tissue
techniques will be included in order to afford an appreciation of the types of preparations used in the laboratory. This
course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 4424 Molecular Biology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, 3301, and 3444
This course presents recent developments in biotechnology and genetic engineering. Topics included are recombinant
DNA; DNA cloning; DNA sequencing; polymerase chain reaction; monoclonal antibodies; genetic engineering of
plants and animals; and the human genome project. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory
sessions. (Also offered as BCMB 4424.)
BIOL 4425 Drug Action
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, and 3301
This course presents the basic concepts and principles of pharmacology as related to the anatomy and physiology of
certain body systems. Specific topics include principles of drug receptors; pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics;
the actions of cholinoceptor-activating, cholinesterase-blocking, and cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs; adrenoceptoractivating
and adrenoceptor-blocking drugs; and antihypertensive, antidepressant, and chemotherapeutic drugs. This
course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
BIOL 4433 Embryology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2454, 2455, and 3301
This is a study of the normally developing human from conception through birth. Common congenital defects are
briefly discussed. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.
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