bacteria. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 and CHE 102 (concurrent), or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 303: Human Physiology. Cells, tissues, organs, and systems in relation to each other and in coordination with contractility, conductivity, respiration, translocation of materials, and other problems in physiology. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisites: BIO 210 and CHE 102; PHY 207 and PHY 208 are recommended. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 304: Vertebrate Embryology. Study of morphological and developmental aspects of embryology, including genetic and molecular mechanisms. The comparative developmental anatomy of the starfish, frog, chick, and mammals are studied. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: BIO 111 or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 305: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Relationships of vertebrate groups and structure and significance of various organs and systems of typical vertebrates. Discussions of the history and habitats of various groups. (Two hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: BIO 210. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 307: Genetics. Explores the laws and principles of heredity and genetic variation in organisms. Topics include aspects of Mendelian genetics, quantitative genetics, and molecular genetics, as well as principles of developmental, behavioral, population, and evolutionary genetics. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisites: BIO 111 with C or better and CHE 102 with C or better. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 308: Micro techniques and Histology. A lecture/laboratory course dealing with microscopic anatomy of various tissues in the human body. Theories of microscopic techniques and tissue development are also discussed. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: BIO 111. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 309: Parasitology. A study of epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, and control of parasites of man and other animals. (Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: BIO 210 or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 315: Immunology. Immune system, immunoglobulin structure, antigenicity, antigen- antibody reactions, phylogeny of immune responses, and antibody formation. Immunity to bacterial and viral infections, allergies, and graft-host reactions. (Three hours of lecture/discussion/ demonstration/ laboratory per week). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 316: Ecology. A study of the interrelationships of living organisms and their environment. This course draws from several disciplines and stresses concepts of modern ecology. (Three hours of lecture per week and three hours of lab per week). Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 101, BIO 210, BIO 212, CHE 101, CHE 102. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 317: Medical Microbiology. Lecture and laboratory work in pathogenic bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology. Emphasis on etiology, epidemiology, identification, and clinical diagnosis of pathogens. (Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: BIO 302. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 318: Hematology. A comprehensive study of the blood system, including the hematopoietic systems and disorders of the blood in humans. (Five hours of lecture/laboratory per week). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.