Undergraduate - Lee University

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS 191
BIO 392. TROPICAL BIODIVERSITY
Four hours credit
A course that covers themes pertaining to the rich diversity of life in the tropics.
Ecology, evolutionary biology, and natural history of tropical organisms will be explored in
depth. This course will present the use of scientific methodology and discuss issues related
to the natural environment and human activity in the tropics. There will be an emphasis on
attaining foreign experience in the field component of this course. Prerequisites: BIO
111,112 and formal acceptance to attend the course (Biodiversity Field Study Program).
Offered summers on demand.
BIO 393. PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY
Four hours credit
Relationships within natural populations, communities, and ecosystems with reference
to energy flow, limiting factors and behavior patterns of organisms in their environment.
Human population ecology, global resource availability and exploitation, human environmental
impacts and methods of stewardship of God’s creation. 150 minutes lecture and 170
minutes lab per week. Field trips will be required. Prerequisites: BIO 111–112 or BIO 104.
Offered Fall Semester, even years.
BIO 395. HEALTH PERSPECTIVES: CANCER AND AIDS
Three hours credit
A survey of the nature, causes, prevention, treatment, and future prospects of each disease.
Although intended primarily for aspiring health professionals, it would be of benefit to
everyone interested in learning more about these conditions and their impact on human society.
Cancer will be the focus in even years and AIDS will be the focus in odd years.
Prerequisites: BIO 103 (non–majors); BIO 111, 112, 251 (majors); BIO 292, 293 (strongly suggested
for majors). Offered Fall Semester.
BIO 403. CELL BIOLOGY LAB
Two hours credit
A course that offers an introduction to the principles and techniques for the study of
cells, their organelles, and their molecular composition and distribution. The four types
of cellular macromolecules are manipulated via various techniques in electrophoresis,
chromatography, capillary blotting, centrifugation, and biochemical reduction.
Additionally, selected recombinant DNA techniques will introduce students to molecular
cloning strategies and procedures. 180 minutes laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
BIO 251, 303; or permission of instructor. Offered on demand.
BIO 421. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Four hours credit
Cellular and organismic process occurring in plants, including transport phenomena,
metabolic processes and regulation of growth and development. 150 minutes lecture and 110
minutes lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 111-112 and CHY 111-112. Offered Fall Semester,
on demand.
BIO 431. STRUCTURAL HISTOLOGY
Three hours credit
An introductory course in the study of cells, tissues, and organs. Special emphasis will be
placed on the relationship between structural organization and function. This course will meet
for 110 minutes lecture and 110 minute laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 111-112, CHY
111-112, or permission of the instructor. Offered Spring Semester, on demand.
BIO 432. IMMUNOLOGY
Three hours credit
A foundation study of current concepts and procedures in immunology. An examination
of the immune system in both health and disease is emphasized. Prerequisites: CHY 111-112
or 113, BIO 251, BIO 303 and BIO 252, 292, 293 (strongly recommended). Offered Spring
Semester.
BIO 433. SCIENCE AND SCRIPTURE
Three hours credit
Comparative study of related scientific and theological ideology with emphasis upon
areas of apparent discrepancy. Through lecture, research papers, and guided class discussion,
an attempt is made to demonstrate the necessity and possibility of harmonizing scientifiic
and biblical truth. Not to be counted toward an endorsement for teacher certification
in biology. Offered every semester.
BIO 441. PARASITOLOGY
Four hours credit
Life cycles, epidemiological factors, interrelationships of parasite and host, and underlying
principles of treatment and prevention. 150 minutes lecture and 110 minutes lab per
week. Prerequisites: BIO 111-112. Offered on demand.