Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

BIOL 335 Principles of Physiology (4)
A biophysical approach to the functioning of selected body
systems related to movement, information processing, sensory
discrimination, regulation, and control. Prerequisites: Foundation
Courses (MATH 207-08 or MATH 301-302, CHE 103-104, and
BIOL 233-234 or BIOL 209-210); or permission of instructor. 3
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (See PHY 335)
BIOL 366 Molecular Biology (4)
The structure and function of the gene at the molecular level in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Study will focus on gene function,
transcription in prokaryotes, operons, transcription regulation in
eukaryotes, posttranscriptional events, translation, and the
enzymology of DNA replication. Laboratory will focus on molecular
cloning methods as well as tools for studying genes and gene activity.
Prerequisites: Foundation Courses (MATH 207-08 or MATH 301-
302, CHE 103-104, and BIOL233-234 or BIOL209-210); or
permission of the instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 391 Biological Research I (3)
Students meeting certain academic requirements are invited to
conduct a research project under the supervision of a biology
faculty member. Prerequisites: Foundation Courses (MATH 207-08
or MATH 301-302, CHE 103-104, and BIOL 233-234 or BIOL
209-210), 3 credits in BIOL 291, and permission of department.
6 hours field/laboratory.
BIOL 392 Biological Research II (3)
Continuation of BIOL 391. Prerequisite BIOL 391. 6 hours
field/laboratory.
BIOL 395 Senior Seminar (2)
In this capstone seminar, students will write and orally present a
formal scientific report presenting the results of a laboratory/field
project performed in a previous course or as an approved, on or off
campus, independent research project. The report will include the
development of the hypothesis supported by a comprehensive
literature review, a description of the experimental protocol, and a
presentation and an analysis of the data collected. Prerequisites: 16
credits in biology 300 level courses and BIOL 320, or permission of
department. (2 hours lecture)
SCI 122 Earth and Space Science (3)
An introduction to the origin and evolution of the universe and
the solar system, the structure and dynamics of Earth, and past and
current explorations on land, beneath the sea, and in outer space.
(Fulfils a core requirement.) On-line. Counts 2 hours lecture, 2
hours laboratory.
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