Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

Note: Biology courses at the100 and 200 levels cannot be used in
lieu of Biology 300 level courses in either the degree or non-degree
options except as follows:
• BIOL 209-210 (8 credits) in lieu of BIOL 306 (4 credits;
additional 4 credits count as free electives)
• BIOL 208 (4 credits) in lieu of BIOL 323 (4 credits)
GENERAL PREREQUISITES AND
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS FOR
BIOLOGY AND GENERAL SCIENCE MAJORS
GENERAL PREREQUISITES
Students (except as noted below) must earn a grade of B or
higher in the following prerequisite sequence before taking any
biology majors’ courses (BIOL 230 or higher).
MATH 203-204 Intermediate College Mathematics
CHE 101-102 Basic College Chemistry
These prerequisite courses can be taken simultaneously; otherwise,
the MATH must be taken before the CHE.
GENERAL PREREQUISITE EXEMPTIONS
Students will be exempted from the prerequisite sequence if, in
the previous 5 years:
1. They have completed a one-year high school chemistry
course with a grade of B or higher –OR- they have
completed a one-year college general chemistry course with a
grade of B or higher.
–AND-
2. At least two of the following three conditions are met:
• SAT MATH score of 550 or higher.
• IU Mathematics Placement Tests scores sufficient to place
student in MATH 207-208
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-calculus course in high
school or college.
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENT
All students must satisfactorily complete the following
foundation courses before taking any biology 300 level courses.
MATH 207-208 Introductory Analysis
(may substitute MATH 301-302 Calculus)
CHE 103-104 Fundamental Chemical Concepts
BIOL 233-234 Cell Biology; Genetics
These courses can be taken simultaneously; otherwise, the
MATH must be taken before the CHE and the CHE before the BIOL.
Note: To continue in the program biology majors must earn a grade
of C (2.0) or higher in all college mathematics and science courses
taken to fulfill major requirements.
TRANSFER CREDITS
Biology Majors: Up to twelve credits in majors’ biology courses
will be considered for transfer from another institution. Biology
credits will be considered for transfer only if earned within previous
ten years, courses are comparable in content to courses currently
taught in this department, and a grade of C or higher was earned.
Once a student is formally accepted as a biology major, with the
exception of approved off-campus research, all required biology
courses must be taken at Immaculata University.
General Science Majors: No more than twenty-four credits in
majors’ science courses will be considered for transfer from another
institution. The credits will be considered for transfer only if earned
within previous ten years, courses are comparable in content to
science majors’ courses taught at this university, and a grade of C or
higher was earned. Once a student is formally accepted as a general
science major, with the exception of approved off-campus research,
all required natural science courses must be taken at Immaculata
University.
BIOLOGY
BIOL 100 Introduction to Biological Techniques I (1)
An introduction to the scientific method as well as the basic
tools of modern biology from the microscope to gel electrophoresis.
Designed for students who have completed a non-laboratory science
course but need a laboratory component to fulfill core requirement.
2-hour laboratory.
BIOL 101 Introduction to Biological Techniques II (1)
Continuation of BIOL 101. 2-hour laboratory.
BIOL 103 Human Biology and Ecology (3)
An overview of the body systems with an emphasis on current
and practical knowledge of human anatomy and its functions. Also,
an understanding of the basic ecological interrelationships between
man and the natural world. (Fulfills a core requirement.) 2 hours
lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
BIOL 104 Cell Biology and Genetics (3)
The principles of cellular life: the chemistry, the structure, and
the energetics of the cell as well as the principles of inheritance: cell
division, chromosomes, human heredity, DNA structure and function,
protein synthesis, recombinant DNA and genetic engineering.
(Fulfills a core requirement.) 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
BIOL 111 Introduction to Human Diseases (3)
Designed for students with little or no science background, this
course provides an overview of various communicable diseases.
The biological basis, mode of transmission, and treatments will be
discussed as well as strategies for prevention and containment. The
laboratory combines experimental and clinical investigations of
several types of disease causing agents. (Fulfills a core requirement.)
On-line only. Counts 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
BIOL 112 Human Ecology (3)
Designed for students with little or no science background.
Actions, reactions, and coactions affecting humans as they deal with
biological and physical elements in their environment. (Fulfills a core
requirement.) On-line only. Counts 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
BIOL 191 HON: Problems in Environmental Biology I (3)
The first of a two semester course sequence combines basic
principles of ecology with current environmental issues including
energy, land use, pesticides, resource management, population
growth, and pollution. Emphasis is placed on a holistic approach
using laboratory exercises, case studies, and class discussions to
reinforce scientific principles. This course is appropriate for
students with little or no scientific background. Prerequisite: Honors
status (Fulfills core requirement; does not count toward a science
major’s requirement) 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
BIOL 192 HON: Problems in Environmental Biology II (3)
Continuation of BIOL 191; Prerequisites: Honors status, and BIOL
191 or permission of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
BIOL 202 Exercise Structure and Function (4)
Designed for students in sports management and related fields,
this course presents the basic concepts in human anatomical
structure and physiology with relation to body movement and
exercise. 3 hours lecture; 2 hours laboratory.
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