catalog 05-06.indd - Undergraduate Admissions - Gallaudet University

Departments and ProgramsBIO 107 Principles of Biology for Science Majors I (3)This is the first part of a two-semester sequence of an introductorylevel biology course designed to provide a strongbackground for students who aspire to major in biology oranother science. This course will cover the basic principlesof biomolecules, cell physiology, respiration and photosynthesis,and genetics. The course also requires attendance at aDiscussion Group to enhance the learning experience.Prerequisite: ENG 102 or the equivalentCorequisite: BIO 109BIO 108 Principles of Biology for Science Majors II (3)This is the second part of a two-semester sequence ofan introductory level biology course designed to provide astrong background for students who aspire to major in biologyor another science. This course covers the basic principlesof evolution, zoology, anatomy and physiology, and ecology.This course also requires attendance at a Discussion Group toenhance the learning experience.Prerequisite: BIO 107Corequisite: BIO 110BIO 109 Principles of Biology Laboratory for ScienceMajors I (1)A laboratory course designed to accompany BIO 107.Students will develop lab skills that are appropriate to subjectmatter covered in lecture.Corequisite: BIO 107Course fee: $35BIO 110 Principles of Biology Laboratory for ScienceMajors II (1)A laboratory course designed to accompany BIO 108.Students will develop lab skills that are appropriate to subjectmatter covered in lecture.Prerequisite: BIO 109Corequisite: BIO 108Course fee: $35BIO 211 Genetics (4)The principles of heredity and their application to plantand animal breeding and to human inheritance, eugenics. Thecourse will consist of both lecture and laboratory learningexperiences.Prerequisites: BIO 108Course fee: $35BIO 221 Microbiology (4)A general survey of the microorganisms, with emphasison their morphology, physiology, growth, and methods ofisolation and identification. Two lectures and two two-hourlaboratories.Prerequisites: BIO 108Course fee: $40BIO 231 Invertebrate Zoology (4)General principles of morphology, physiology, andtaxonomy of the animal kingdom, with emphasis on theinvertebrates. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratories.Prerequisites: BIO 108, a B or better in BIO 102, or permissionof the instructorCourse fee: $40BIO 233 Anatomy & Physiology for Human ServiceMajors (4)A comprehensive course with emphasis on major bodysystems including musculoskeletal, nervous, digestive, cardiovascularand respiratory systems. This course is designedto give Physical Education majors a strong foundation forPED 341. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratoryper week.Prerequisites: BIO 101,102, 103, 104Course fee: $35BIO 240 Computer Applications for Scientists (3)This course is cross-listed and is otherwise known as CHE240. This course introduces students to the use of spreadsheetand computer programming for data exploration, processmodeling, information visualization and instrument/robotcontrol. Taught jointly by Biology and Chemistry & Physicsfaculty.Prerequisites: BIO 107, 108; or CHE 107, 108; or PHY107, 108; or PHY 151,153; MAT 130Course fee: $25BIO 241 Ecology (4)A study of the interrelationships between plants and animalsand the physical factors in their environments. Basic conceptssuch as ecosystem, biomes, periodicity, successions,and populations will also be discussed. The course willconsist of both lecture and laboratory learning experiences.Prerequisites: BIO 108Course fee: $35BIO 331 Vertebrate Zoology (4)Comparative anatomy of the vertebrates with a phylogeneticsurvey of their organs and systems. Two lectures andtwo two-hour laboratories.Prerequisite: BIO 231Course fee: $40BIO 332 Botany (4)General principles of morphology, physiology, and taxonomyof plants, with special reference to their economicimportance, genetics, and ecology. The course will consist ofboth lecture and laboratory learning experiences.Prerequisite: BIO 108Course fee: $35BIO 333 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)Structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,nervous, and sensory systems including an introductionto cell physiology. Two hours of lecture and four hours oflaboratory per week.Prerequisite: BIO 231, 331, or permission of the instructorCourse fee: $35BIO 334 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)Structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular,respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.Prerequisite: BIO 333Course fee: $35BIO 341 Field Biology (4)Field Biology is a second semester ecology course thatwill allow students to become familiar with principlesand applications of ecology. Experimental and descriptivemethods of ecological investigations will be learned throughlaboratory exercises and field projects.Prerequisite: BIO 241BIO 401 Research Methods in Biology I (3)This is the first part of a two-semester sequence. Thiscourse will provide an overview of experimental researchmethods in the biological sciences. Topics include discussionsof laboratory research design and methods, ethics inresearch, the use of animal and human subjects, and the criti-46