2011-2012 Academic Catalog - Victory University

BIOLOGY (BI)BI-1104 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (3 SEMESTER HOURS)Part one (1) of a comprehensive introduction to biology for majors. Topics include the scientificmethod, biochemistry, cell biology, energy metabolism, photosynthesis, genetics, molecularbiology evolution and taxonomy, viruses, Bacteria and Archea, and unicellular Eukaryotes.Lecture only. Offered Fall semesters.BI-1104-L GENERAL BIOLOGY I LAB (1 SEMESTER HOUR)Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BI-1104. Prerequisiteor Co-requisite: BI-1104 (Lecture). Lab only. Offered Fall semesters.BI-1204 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (3 SEMESTER HOURS)Part two (2) of a comprehensive introduction to biology for majors. Topics include systematicand taxonomy of fungi, plant and animal development anatomy, and physiology and ecology.Prerequisites: BI-1104 and BI-1104-L; Co-requisite: BI-1204-L. Lecture only. Offered Springsemesters.BI-1204-L GENERAL BIOLOGY II LAB (1 SEMESTER HOUR)Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BI-1204. Prerequisites:BI-1104 and BI-1104-L; Co-requisite: BI-1204. Lab only. Offered Spring semesters.BI-1504 BIOCAREERS (1 SEMESTER HOUR)A class designed to introduce students who are considering careers in biology or related fieldsto the range of options available to them, especially in the Memphis area. Introduction to therequirements for entry into and success in biomedical careers, and to resources available toexplore them. Brief introductory lectures and discussion. Graded by pass/fail. Offered Springsemesters.BI-2224 MICROBIOLOGY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)A study of microbial biochemistry, molecular biology, morphology, physiology, metabolism,growth and growth control, taxonomy, diversity, genetics, evolution, ecology, and immunologywith emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Topics in medical, veterinary, food, industrial, andenvironmental microbiology. Prerequisites: BI-1204 and BI-1204-L; Co-requisite: BI-2224-L.Lecture only. Offered Fall semesters.BI-2224-L MICROBIOLOGY LAB (1 SEMESTER HOUR)Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BI-2224. Prerequisiteor co-requisite: BI-2224. Lab only. Offered Fall semesters.BI-2514 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (3 SEMESTER HOURS)A study of the anatomy and physiology of the integument, skeletal, muscular endocrine, andnervous systems. Prerequisite: BI-1204; Co-requisite: BI-2514-L. Lecture only. Offered Fallsemesters.190