BIOL 110. General Biology Laboratory
This laboratory accompanies BIOL 130. Included in this class are exercises in quantitative methods, biochemical
processes, organismal diversity, and vertebrate anatomy and physiology. One and one half laboratory hours per week. Co- or prerequisite: BIOL 130 or equivalent. One laboratory hour per week. Credit, 1 hour. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 111. Introduction to Organismal Biology Laboratory
This laboratory accompanies BIOL 131. The laboratory involves practical exposure to organismal diversity and to the anatomy and physiology of organisms. This is accomplished by observation (gross and microscopic) of preserved specimens, by dissection of selected organisms, and by conducting experiments. Co- or prerequisites: BIOL 131 or equivalent. Three laboratory hours per week. Credit, 1 hour. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 112. Introduction to Cellular Biology Lab
This is a hands-on laboratory course that provides an introduction to the methods by which cell biologists obtain and analyze information about the cell. Co- or prerequisite. BIOL 132 or equivalent. Three laboratory hours per week. Credit, 1 hour. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 121. Medical Terminology
An introduction to the construction and definition of scientific and medically related terms. Emphasis is placed on Greek and Latin roots, suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms that comprise the vocabulary of a biological scientist. Special emphasis is placed on pronunciation and spelling. Two lecture hours per week. Credit, 2 hours. Offered spring semesters.
BIOL 130. General Biology
This course is intended for students who have a limited background in biology and related sciences and may not be used to satisfy hours for the biology major or minor. General biology is a survey of important concepts, principles, and processes of biological science. Course topics include the nature of scientific thought; biomolecules; cell structure and function; vertebrate anatomy and physiology; organismal diversity; evolution; and ecology. Students who did not have a chemistry or physical science class in high school are encouraged to complete a college level physical science class before taking General Biology. Three lecture hours per week. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 131. Introduction to Organismal Biology
Along with the laboratory, BIOL 111, this course is an introduction to organismal biology. Topics covered include the nature of scientific thought; the basics of taxonomy; the study or organismal diversity; and the anatomy and physiology of major organismal groups. Three lecture hours per week. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 132. Introduction to Cellular Biology
Along with the laboratory, BIOL 112, this course provides a detailed introduction to biochemical and molecular aspects of biology. Course topics include macromolecules, cell structure and function, metabolism, photosynthesis, cell signaling, and cellular reproduction. Three lecture hours per week. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 231. Introduction to Environmental Science
This course focuses on the ecological aspects of biology with special emphasis on the scientific principles that underlie current environmental issues. Topics will include the development of modern environmental ethics, fundamental concepts of ecology, the geophysical nature of the earth, and analysis of selected environmental problems. Special emphasis will be placed on climactic change, resource management, population growth, and preservation of biodiversity. This course may not be used to satisfy the requirement for the biology major or minor. Three lecture hours per week. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 243. Human Anatomy
An introductory course in anatomy. Topics of study include structure of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Credit, 4 hours. Credit does not apply to the major or minor in biology. Offered fall semester.
BIOL 244. Human Physiology
An introductory course in physiology. Topics of study include cell metabolism, cell division, protein synthesis, and an overview of the physiology of the body systems. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Credit, 4 hours. Credit does not apply to the major or minor in biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 243 or consent of the instructor. Offered spring semesters.
BIOL 245. Introduction to Population Biology
This course serves as the final third of the introductory sequence. Topics covered include Mendelian and population genetics, evolution, ecology and behavior. Prerequisites and corequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 330. Selected Topics in Biology
This course allows the student to pursue an in-depth study of some topic that is not covered in the existing biology curriculum. This may include topics from biology history or current relevant topics in biology (e.g., medical and health issues, ethical issues, etc.). Three lecture hours per week. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 331. Vertebrate Embryology
Gamete formation; oogenesis and spermatogenesis; cleavage, blastulation, and gastrulation; organogeny and development of the nervous, digestive, excretory, circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, and reproductive systems; and formation of the extraembryonic membranes. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters, even years.
BIOL 340. Genetics
History, definition, and aspects of genetics. Topics range from the molecular basis of heredity to the cellular, organismal, and population levels. Modern Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics are included. Laboratory experiences include both classical and modern techniques including DNA sequencing, PCR, and nucleic acid hybridization. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132 and 245. CHEM 242 and 211 are strongly recommended. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 341. Plant Taxonomy
Types of flowers; structure and arrangement of flower parts; taxonomy and construction of keys; laws of nomenclature; classes, orders, and families of flowering plants. Three lecture and three laboratory-field hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132. Credit, 4 hours. Offered spring semesters, even years.
BIOL 342. Parasitology
The host-parasite relationship. Study of the major protozoan, arthropod, roundworm, flatworm, and annelid parasites of man and animals. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132. Credit, 4 hours. Offered spring semester, odd years.
BIOL 345. Microbiology
A study of the morphology, physiology and taxonomy of bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic microorganisms. Use of the microscope and staining techniques are emphasized. Includes an introduction to humoral and cell mediated immunities, and a study of pathogens, mechanisms of disease, and control of microorganisms. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132, or BIOL 243, and CHEM 111 and 142. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semesters.
BIOL 346. Biochemistry
This course focuses upon the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and their functions in the cell. Assembly, function, and regulation of these molecules will be emphasized. Laboratory exercises will involve the isolation, identification, and functional assessment of biological molecules. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132, and CHEM 242 and 211. Credit: 4 hours. Offered fall semester every year.
BIOL 347. Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the anatomy, physiology, life history, ecology, classification, and phylogeny of invertebrate animals. The importance of invertebrates as competitors of humans, food sources, economic pests, links in important food chains, indicators of environmental quality, and as experimental subjects is stressed. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132. Credit, 4 hours. Offered spring semester, even years.
BIOL 349. Plant Biology
Topics include plant diversity, taxonomy, physiology, morphology, anatomy, growth, economic botany, horticulture, plant genetics, phytogeography and evolution. Laboratories will provide traditional in-class observation of slides, specimens and demonstrations as well as opportunities to engage in experimentation, hands-on experience in various phases of plant biology and exploration of the local plant environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, and 132. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semesters.
BIOL 410. Teaching Practicum in Biology
This course provides the future secondary school biology teacher with useful experiences and training. Topics of study include student learning styles, content organization, lesson plan preparation, student evaluation techniques, course and lesson assessment, laboratory safety, and ethics in the science classroom. Students also observe and evaluate freshman level biology laboratory experiences and are informed of public school core content expectations and the programs of studies for students in Kentucky. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132, and 245. Credit, 1 hour. Offered spring semesters.
BIOL 428. Biochemistry Laboratory
This course will concentrate on laboratory experiments designed to introduce students to techniques used in the preparation, identification, purification, and study of properties associated with biological molecules. This will include studies of enzyme kinetics and inhibition, protein purification techniques and nucleic acid analysis. Three laboratory hours and one lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132, AND CHEM 242 and 211. Credit, 2 hours. Offered as needed.
BIOL 431. Conservation Biology
This course examines the historical patterns of natural resource use and the biological, ecological, and sociological consequences of that use. Current approaches used by conservation biologists to protect, restore, and sustain ecosystem health are discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132, and 245. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters of even years.
BIOL 436. Medical Biochemistry
This course will concentrate on the metabolic processes involving carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids with an understanding of how these molecules are synthesized and broken down via cellular processes. Specific areas that will be emphasized include overall metabolism, enzymatic pathways, and coordination of cellular signaling. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132, and CHEM 242 and 211. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semesters, odd years.
BIOL 441. Immunology
A study of the structure and biochemistry of antigens and antibodies, immunological techniques, humoral and cell-mediated immune systems and immunopathology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 340 or 344. Credit, 4 hours. Offered as needed.
BIOL 442. Comparative Anatomy
This course examines the anatomy of vertebrate animals with an emphasis on human structure and interesting anatomy concepts from the comparative study of vertebrate animals. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 443. General Animal Physiology
In this course physiological actions of the body are examined. The physiology of metabolism, neural and hormonal control, and body organs and systems are studied. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132. CHEM 242 and 211 are strongly recommended. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 445. Molecular Biology
A study of biologically important molecules involved with DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation, and cell division. The techniques and procedures of modern molecular biology will be emphasized. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 132, 112, 131, 111, and CHEM 242 and 211. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semesters, odd years.
BIOL 446. Cell Biology in Health and Disease
Normal and abnormal cell function will be reviewed, using a variety of common cancers(cervical, breast, lung, colon) as model disease states. Topics to be covered include protein trafficking, cell cycle, cell migration and metastatsis, oncogenes, growth factors and carcinogens. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132, and CHEM 211 and 242. Credit, 4 hours. Offered spring semesters, even years.
BIOL 447. Histology
A study of tissue and organ structure of mammals. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites:
BIOL 111, 112, 131, 132 . Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semesters.
BIOL 448. General Ecology
Relationships of organisms to their environment. Topics will include the relationships of the physical environment, including climate, to animal and plant distribution; energy relationships; the niche concept; physiological ecology; community and population structure; succession; interactions of populations and maintenance of population size; and biogeography. Prerequisites: BIOL 245, MATH 132 or higher. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semester.
BIOL 460. Special Topics in Biology
This course allows students, under the direction of one or more faculty members, to pursue an in- depth investigation of some topic that is not part of the existing biology curriculum. The topic may be a continuation of one covered in another class or one that is not part of any course. Meeting times, activities, and credit will depend on the topic covered. Credit, variable. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
BIOL 495. Senior Seminar
It is suggested that this seminar be completed during the second semester of the junior year or the first semester of the senior year. Senior Seminar consists of three parts: 1) a seminar which meets one a week to discuss current developments in the Biological Sciences, 2) preparation of a major review of the scientific literature relevant to a specific topic, and 3) an oral presentation of the results of the survey. Prerequisites: must be a junior or senior biology major and have the permission of the instructor. Credit, 1 hour. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 498. Senior Thesis
Under the supervision of a faculty member, the student will design and conduct an original research project, prepare a written report on the project, and present the findings of the project at a meeting open to the public. Credit, variable. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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