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(NS) Natural and Life SciencesBI – Biology (continued)BI 231Introductory Molecular Cell BiologyPrerequisites: CH 108 and CH 108L.An introductory course in cell structure andfunction at the molecular level. Topics includecell structure; the flow and transduction ofmass, energy, and genetic information; geneticengineering; and regulation of cell growth. 3:0:3BI 300EvolutionA study of the historical development of theconcept of natural selection and modernconcepts of evolution. 3:0:3BI 301Human EcologyThe relation of man to his physical andbiological world. Topics include population,food supply, energy, industry, pollution,and natural resources as well as the culturalpatterns of humans and their effects on theenvironment. 3:0:3BI 306Biological LiteraturePrerequisites: EN 105, EN 106, passing WCTand 60 accumulated hours.A one-semester study of biological thoughtand the methods of biological communication.Emphasis is placed on the acquisition and useof biological literature. Writing and evaluationof scientific papers is stressed. This course isto be taken during the junior year. The coursewill satisfy the EN 306 requirement for Biologymajors. 3:0:3BI 318Introduction to GeneticsA study of the principles of heredity andvariation in both plants and animals includingman. Modern theories of gene action arestressed. 3:0:3BI 320GeneticsPrerequisites: BI 231, CH 317 and CH 317L.A study of the principles of heredity andvariation in both plants and animals includingman. Modern theories of gene action arestressed. Laboratory work is included. 3:3:4BI 326BioethicsAn examination of the complex ethical issuesthat arise as a result of modern science. Issuessuch as genetic therapy, cloning and stemcell research, death and dying, reproductivetechnologies, genetic privacy, and the allocationof resources will be examined. Topics that arisefrom the use of humans and other animals inacademia and research will also be discussed.The course will include a general overview ofethical theories, moral and religious attitudesfrom different cultures, and the fundamentalprinciples of scientific integrity. 3:0:3BI 330 (GO 330)PaleobiologyThe study of the earth’s past life, which willbe examined in two parts: (1) an introductionto invertebrate and vertebrate paleontologythat will focus on classification, relationships,and evolutionary history and (2) the uses ofpaleontological data in evolution, systematics,paleoecology and extinctions. 3:3:4BI 337 (CH 337)BiochemistryPrerequisites: CH 318 and CH 318L.Biochemical systems and the relation ofchemical structure to biochemical function arediscussed. 3:0:3BI 337L (CH 337L)Biochemistry LaboratoryCo-requisite: BI 337. 0:3:1BI 340Comparative AnatomyPrerequisite: BI 226.A study of the phylogeny and gross structureof the organ systems of the vertebrates. Majorsystems of the shark and cat are dissected andcorrelations are made with other groups ofvertebrates. 3:3:4BI 344Animal PhysiologyPrerequisites: BI 226 and CH 108, orpermission of the instructor.A study of living processes as they occur incells, tissues, and systems in vertebrates andinvertebrates. Laboratory work is correlatedwith classroom discussion. 3:3:4248