2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

160 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
BI 402 Advanced Cell Biology (1)
A study of eukaryotic cells at the molecular level. Topics include protein biosynthesis,
membrane structure and function, gene expression and regulation, cellular and subcellular
structure, and the cell cycle. Six hours of lecture/laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI
225 and at least junior standing.
BI 405 EL Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (1)
A molecular lab techniques course investigating the impact of genetic engineering in the
biological sciences. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of gene cloning, editing, and
analysis, and how these techniques are used as tools in basic research in cell biology,
development, and evolution; and in applied research in agriculture, medicine, and
industry. The social impact of genetic engineering is also discussed. Six hours of
lecture/laboratory per week. An Experiential Learning designated course. Prerequisites:
BI 225, at least junior standing, and CH 112 or CH 149. Fall of even-numbered years.
BI 409 Advanced Human Anatomy (1)
An intensive study of human gross anatomy for advanced students. Three lectures, one
three-hour laboratory, and one TBA laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 303 or HS 203
and senior standing or instructor consent.
BI 411 General Ecology (1)
A study of organisms at the population, community, and ecosystem levels of biological
organization. Emphasis is placed on organism-environment and organism-organism
interactions. Six hours of lecture/laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 225 and at least
junior standing. Fall of odd-numbered years.
BI 416 EL Experimental Research Design and Methods in Animal Behavior (1)
An intensive investigation into the development and execution of scientific research,
using the context of animal behavior. Students are given guidance on the process of
research, from identifying gaps in knowledge to developing hypotheses, conducting
experiments, and interpreting results. One three-hour meeting per week. An Experiential
Learning designated course. Prerequisite: BI 225. Spring of even-numbered years.
BI 442 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (1)
A study of the phylogenetic development of chordate systems with special emphasis on
the comparative morphology of a series of vertebrates. Three lectures, one three-hour
laboratory, and one TBA laboratory per week. Prerequisite: senior standing or instructor
consent. Fall of odd-numbered years.
BI 471 EL Directed Research in Organismal Biology or Physiology (1)
An advanced exploration of the practices and techniques of research in organismal
biology or physiology. Focuses on the execution and communication of scientific
research. May be completed as the first of two required units of senior capstone research.
Six hours of lecture/laboratory per week. Instructor consent required. An Experiential
Learning designated course. Prerequisites: BI 225 and at least junior standing.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024