2013 – 2014 - Barton College

196 Arts and Sciences: Science, Mathematics, and PsychologyBIO 111. Topics in Biology – Human. 4.Life processes, unique and common, that humans share with other animals, will be exploredusing a systems approach. Emphasis will be placed on issues of health and disease. This courseincludes a laboratory component involving hands-on application of lecture concepts inhuman biology.BIO 202. Organismal Biology. 4.A survey course of the diversity of plants and animals on Earth. We will emphasize biodiversity,evolutionary relationships, adaptations, and ecology of plants and animals. The first half of thecourse will cover the diversity of animal life, starting from simple unicellular organisms and movingup to the evolution of tetrapods in terrestrial environments. The second half of the course willexplore the diversity of plants and related organisms. Spring.Prerequisite: BIO 101.Note: One three-hour laboratory period per week.BIO 205. Introduction to Environmental Science. 4.An introductory-level course in environmental science that explores the impact of human activityon the planet. The course emphasizes how human activity has impacted the Earth, what theprimary environmental challenges we face today are, and the technologies that are being usedtoday to address these problems. Fall, odd years.Note: One three-hour laboratory period per week.BIO 206. Introductory Microbiology. 4.This course is an introduction to microbiology and will highlight the beneficial and harmful effectsof microscopic organisms on our lives. The basic life processes of microscopic organisms will bestudied along with control of microbial growth and the response of a host to microbial challenge.This course includes a laboratory component that focuses on the basic techniques of themicrobiological laboratory, including microscopy and differential staining.Prerequisite: BIO 101 or CHE 200.BIO 210. Molecular Genetics. 2.An introduction to the in vivo function, in vitro study, and in vitro manipulation of genes. Spring.Prerequisite: BIO 101.Note: This is a half-semester course that includes both lecture and laboratory hours.BIO 211. Mendelian Genetics. 2.Introduction to the study of the pattern of inheritance in plants and animals. Laboratory usingyeast or fruit flies included. Spring.Prerequisite: BIO 101.Note: This is a half-semester course that includes both lecture and laboratory hours.