Undergraduate Courses:
BIOL 104Cell Biology[3-0-0:3]
Cell evolution; cytological techniques; structure and function of subcellular organelles;cytoskeleton; cell growth and division; germ cell and fertilization; mechanisms of cellfunction.
Corequisite:
BIOL 124
Prerequisite:
AL Biology
BIOL 106Biodiversity[3-0-0:3]
Diversity of life; taxonomy and phylogeny; different kingdoms of living organisms;structure and function; evolution and the generation of biodiversity.
Prerequisite:
ALBiology
BIOL 108Plant Biology[3-0-0:3]
[Previous Course Code: BIOL 207]
Structure and life processes in plants; cellularstructures; transport of water and nutrients; nutrition and soil; reproduction;photosynthesis; growth and development.
Corequisite:
BIOL 128
Prerequisites:
BICH 121 and BIOL 104
BIOL 124Cell Biology Laboratory[0-2-3:3]
Exploration and understanding of both theories and practical techniques in cell biologythrough tutorials and hands-on experiments. Microscopy, cell culture, cell fractionation;and their applications in studying cell division and gene expression will be covered.
Corequisite:
BIOL 104
Prerequisite:
AL Biology
BIOL 128Plant Biology Laboratory[0-2-3:3]
[Previous Course Code: BIOL 227]
This course is designed to introduce theories andpractical techniques used in the current research of plant biology, plant molecularbiology and biochemistry to students.
Corequisite:
BIOL 108
Prerequisites:
BICH 121and BIOL 104
BIOL 202Animal Physiology[3-0-0:3]
Structure and life processes in animals; neurophysiology; circulation; respiration;digestion and absorption; metabolism and energy regulation; muscle and movement;endocrinology.
Corequisite:
BIOL 222 (non-major students may be exempted fromthis corequisite requirement upon departmental approval)
Prerequisite:
AL Biology
BIOL 206Microbiology[3-0-0:3]
Classification, identification, structure, physiology, and genetics of microorganisms;importance of microorganisms in health, environment, and biotechnology.
Corequisite:
BIOL 226 (non-major students may be exempted from this corequisite requirementupon departmental approval)
Prerequisite
: BICH 121
BIOL 211General Genetics[3-1-0:4]
Principles and mechanisms of heredity and variation; genetic analysis in pro-andeukaryotic organisms.
Prerequisite:
BICH 121
BIOL 216Ecology[3-0-0:3]
Basic principles and patterns of ecology; population growth; community interaction;ecosystem; ecosphere.
Prerequisite:
AL Biology
BIOL 222Animal Physiology Laboratory[0-2-3:3]
Physiology is an experimental science and laboratory experience is an important partof the discipline. Students will learn laboratory techniques and develop their powersof observation and data recording to test basic physiological principles. Analytical skillwill be emphasized in both the tutorial and lab sessions.
Corequisite:
BIOL 202
Prerequisite:
AL Biology
BIOL 226Microbiology Laboratory[0-2-3:3]
Tutorial and practical instruction on cultivation, differentiation, and identification ofmicroorganisms, determination of microbial numbers, sterilization, disinfection,antimicrobials, and the prevalence of microorganisms in the body and environment willbe covered.
Corequisite:
BIOL 206
Prerequisite:
BICH 121
BIOL 396Summer Project Research[0-1-3:2]
Project Research in one of the Biology research laboratories under supervision of afaculty member; final report.
BIOL 397Project Research I [0-1-9:4]
Project research in one of the Biology research laboratories under the supervision ofa faculty member; report. Students who select to register in BIOL 397 must also registerin BIOL 398. Graded PP.
BIOL 398Project Research II[0-1-9:4]
Project research in one of the Biology research laboratories under the supervision ofa faculty member; report; seminar presentation.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 397
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