2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

158 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
BI 204 QA Biological Data Analysis (1)
A course that provides experience with retrieval, computer analysis, interpretation, and
presentation of biological data from a variety of study designs. A Quantitative Analysis
designated course.
BI 206 Field Botany (1)
A study of the plants and fungi native to the southeastern United States, particularly
Alabama, with special emphasis on identification, classification, distribution, and
ecology. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. One weekend field trip is
required. Prerequisite: BI 115. Spring of even-numbered years.
BI 215 Principles of Genetics (1)
A thorough introduction to the structure, function, and transmission of genetic material.
Topics from classical and molecular genetics are covered. Three one-hour lectures per
week. Prerequisite: BI 125. Fall, Spring.
BI 225 WR Evolutionary Ecology (1)
A study of the basic concepts of evolution and ecology as a gateway to upper-level
coursework in ecology and organismal biology. Emphasis is placed on an understanding
of natural selection and how it shapes speciation, population dynamics, and community
interactions and composition. A Writing Reinforcement designated course. Prerequisites:
BI 215 or UES 150, and at least sophomore standing. Fall, Spring.
BI 232 Invertebrate Zoology (1)
An introduction to the invertebrate animals with an emphasis on their diversity,
morphology, physiology, and ecology. One weekend field trip is required. Three lectures
and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI 115. Fall of even-numbered
years.
BI 293, 393, 493 EL Independent Study in Biology (½ or 1)
An independent study of the practices and techniques of biological research. Students
will focus on the design, conduction, and presentation of experiments, data analysis, and
information retrieval. An Experiential Learning designated course. Instructor consent
required.
BI 297, 397, 497 Internship in Biology (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
BI 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Biology (½)
A course-based teaching experience in which the student engages in activities which may
include setting up, preparing for, and attending or teaching scheduled laboratories;
attending weekly laboratory meetings with the professor and potentially other Teaching
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024