BSC-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

BSC 1010 General Biology . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Survey of abiotic and biotic principles as they apply to basic structural and functional topics at the cellular, organismal, population and community levels; and the application of these principles to issues of current interest. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC) Corequisite: BSC 1010L.

BSC 1010L General Biology Laboratory . . . . . . 1(0,3,0)
Lab correlating with BSC 1010. Material and supply fee will be assessed. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB)

BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
General introduction to form and function of the human body. Review of basic anatomical/physiological attributes of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory organ systems. Designed for students with little or no previous anatomy or physiology experience. Lab optional. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)

BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory . . . . . . 1(0,1,0)
Optional lab associated with course. Anatomical dissection and experimental physiology exercises that enhance understanding of human form and function. Exercises parallel topics presented in the lecture series. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) Prerequisite: BSC 1085 Corequisite: BSC 1085.

BSC 1086 Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. Reviews basic anatomical/ physiological attributes of endocrine, cardiopulmonary, digestive, reproductive and immune systems. Lab optional. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC) Prerequisite: BSC 1085.

BSC 1086L Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory . . . . . .1(0,1,0)
Optional lab associated with course. Anatomical dissections and experimental physiology exercises that enhance understanding of human form and function. Excercises parallel topics presented in the lecture series. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: BSC 1085, BSC 1085L, BSC 1086. Corequisite: BSC 1086.

BSC 2311 Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology . . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
An introduction to the chemical, physical and geological features of the world ocean and the major groups of living marine organisms that inhabit it. Physical chemical and biological interrelationshps will be emphasized. Credit not granted toward a major in Biology. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)

BSC 2311L Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology Laboratory . . . . . . 1(0,3,0)
Lab correlating with BSC 2311. Credit not granted toward a major in Biology. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: BSC 2311. Corequisite: BSC 2311.

BSC 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 6-8 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor is required.

BSC 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 6-8 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor is required.

BSC 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 1-2(VARIABLE)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education) Permission of director of Cooperative Education is required. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.

BSC 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . . 0(VARIABLE)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Must be a master level student and permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.

BSC 5265 Biological Oceanography . . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Non-littoral biota of the oceans, including systematics, special morphological adaptations, physiology, natural history and zoogeography of plankton and nekton. Relationship between biota and the physiochemical properties of the pelagic realm. Required lab. Corequisite: BSC 5265L.

BSC 5322 Coastal Plant Communities . . . . . . 1(1,0,0)
Vegetation zones that characterize barrier islands and the coastal plain. The interplay of seedling success, dune initiation and hurricane buffering will be presented from a research base. Restoration prospects and management concerns will be discussed with consideration of a wide range of viewpoints. Two weekend field trips will be an integral part of the course.

BSC 5475 Scientific Illustration . . . . . . 2(2,0,0)
Review of basic mechanical techniques used during preparation of scientific illustrations for reproduction.

BSC 6329 Coastal Studies Seminar . . . . . . 1(1,0,0)
Capstone seminar in coastal studies. Provides independent study and interdisciplinary experience.

BSC 6971 Thesis . . . . . . 1-6(VARIABLE)
Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of instructor is required.