2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

BIOL 3434 Ecology and Field BiologyPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, and BIOL 2475 or BIOL 2404, 2414This course studies ecological concepts concerning ecosystems from a population,interspecific and community perspective. Sampling techniques and field studies willbe emphasized. Analysis of populations in their communities will be explored. Thiscourse includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.BIOL 3444 GeneticsPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, and BIOL 2475 or BIOL 2404, 2414This course deals with the molecular and chromosomal basis of inheritance. Topicsinclude Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, population genetics, and moleculargenetics. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.BIOL 3454 General PhysiologyPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, and 2475. PHYS 2413 is recommendedThis course deals with the function of selected organ systems in vertebrates with the majoremphasis on humans. Mechanisms of kidney function, circulation, respiration, nervetransmission, muscular contraction, endocrine function, and digestion are discussedin detail. This course includes one semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.BIOL 3464 Comparative Vertebrate AnatomyPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, and 2475A comparative study of the anatomy of representative vertebrates which stresses thepatterns and interrelationship among vertebrates. A foundation is also provided forunderstanding the functions of vertebrate organs and systems. This course includesone semester hour credit for laboratory sessions.BIOL 4181, 4281, 4381, 4481 Special TopicsPrerequisites: BIOL 2473, 2474, and 2475Topics are selected on basis of students’ needs and academic qualifications of staff. Thiswill include such topics as advanced physiology, diet, diseases, cellular physiology,cancer biology, biotechniques, cytogenetics, pharmacology, etc. Laboratory may or maynot be included. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work foreach hour credit must be included.BIOL 4290 Senior Seminar: Principles of ResearchPrerequisite: Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements”Principles of Research is a required course for all biology majors. It is an introductionto research methods with emphasis on the philosophy of research, planning andexecution of experiments, evaluation of data, and oral and written presentations ofscientific information.BIOL 4291 Senior Seminar: Topic Research ProjectPrerequisites: Note 9 under “Undergraduate Degree Requirements”; completion orconcurrent enrollment in BIOL 4290A topic of current research interest will be offered each quarter. Each student enrolledin 4291 will select one aspect of this topic for an in-depth study of the significantliterature. All students will meet each week with faculty for instruction, guidance andexploration of the topic. A written senior research paper is required.Courses / 231