Undergraduates may enroll in 100 through 400-level courses.
Graduate students can receive graduate credit for 400 through 600-level courses.
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Credit Hours |
Course Title |
BIO 306
BIO 306 - Cell Biology
4 Credit Hours
The basic functions of the cell are considered. The biochemical basis and mechanisms of the cellular processes, the functions of the subcellular structures, and their ramifications will be explored in the context of plant and animal cells. Prerequisites: BIOL 200A, B and CHEM 140a or CHEM 200 and 201.
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4 |
Cell Biology |
PLB 115
PLB 115 - General Biology
3 Credit Hours
Introduction to fundamental biological concepts for non-life science majors interested in learning about interrelationships of human, plant and animal communities. Integrated lecture and laboratory cover topics that include structure and function of living systems, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, biological diversity and environmental biology. Integrated lecture and laboratory cover topics that include structure and function of living systems, reproduction and inheritance, evolution, biological diversity and environmental biology. Laboratory applies scientific methods to the study of living systems. This course is the same as Zoology 115. Lab fee $15
This course satisfies University Core Curriculum requirements.
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3 |
General Biology |
PLB 117
PLB 117 - Plants and Society
3 Credit Hours
A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the relationships between plants and humans: basic botanical principles (cell structure, morphology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, systematics, diversity and ecology); historical and modern uses of plants (fibers, building materials, crops, beverages, medicines); crops, poisonous plants, and biotechnology. Observational and experimental labs reinforce lecture topics. Lab fee: $15
This course satisfies University Core Curriculum requirements.
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3 |
Plants and Society |
PLB 200
PLB 200 - General Plant Biology
4 Credit Hours
An introduction to Plant Biology. Emphasis is placed on structure and reproduction, embryo development, and vital developmental processes needed for plant survival, such as photosynthesis, respiration, water transport and nutrient assimilation. Other topics include cell division, basic Mendelian genetics, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and conservation. The course also includes a brief overview of medicinal plants and their biologically active compounds. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Lab fee: $15
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4 |
General Plant Biology |
PLB 301i
PLB 301i - Environmental Issues
3 Credit Hours
Fundamental biological processes governing the individual, population, and community ecology of organisms are integrated with the social and political background of contemporary environmental issues. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis and discussion. Two lectures and one discussion per week. Lab fee: $5. Prerequisite: none, but strongly recommend completion of core science requirements.
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3 |
Environmental Issues |
