BSC 1085    Anatomy and Physiology I . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
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(F,S,SS)
Pre/Corequisite: BSC 1085
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) Material and supply fee will be assessed.

BSC 1086    Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: BSC 1085
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)

BSC 1086L       Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory . . . . . 1(F,S)
Prerequisite: BSC 1085, BSC 1085L. Pre/Corequisite: BSC 1086
Optional lab associated with course. Anatomical dissections 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) Material and supply fee will be assessed

BSC 2311    Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology . . . . . 3(F,S)
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 interrelationships 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(F,S)
Pre/Corequisite: BSC 2311
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

BSC 2948    Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
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 is required

BSC 3XXXC     Introduction to Forensic Biology . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: BSC 1005
Students will be exposed to biological evidence they are likely to encounter in their professional activities as a criminal investigator and introduced to some of the techniques used to analyze biological materials. Topics include hair and fiber, blood/body fluid, pollen, pigments, insects, and DNA analysis. Mock crime scenes will be used to introduce various topics and emphasize the need to properly collect and preserve physical evidence in a manner that will permit the laboratory to extract as much additional information as possible from the material. Not open to Biology majors as part of their degree program

BSC 3948    Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
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 is required

BSC 3949    Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-2(F,S,SS)
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 4XXX        Bioterrorism . . . . . 3(SS)
Biological weapons employed against man (emphasis), animals and plants will be discussed during the semester. The major biological agents targeted for use as weapons against humans will be dealt with in detail including the various clinical forms induced by exposure to the agents, prophylaxis and treatment for the resulting diseases and the primary routes of dissemination of the agents studied. The class will cover the potential for biowarfare/bioterrorist acts, how destruction is produced, and what countries/groups have access to sufficient bioagent or the capacity for producing large quantities of biological agents for use as a weapon. Wargames in which bioagents are employed, including casualty estimates and socioeconomic impact, will be discussed and played out. Government preparedness to deal with biowarfare/bioterrorism will be addressed with emphasis on plans for surveillance and response. Offered concurrently with BSC 5XXX; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BSC 4XX1        Ethical Issues in Biotechnology . . . . . 3(S)
Designed for Senior and Graduate students. It provides an opportunity for students to interweave philosophical and biological principles on the ethical issues involved in Biotechnology. A major concern through the use of various clinical illuminators and laboratory experience is the application of theory to practice. Offered concurrently with BSC 5XX1; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

BSC 4263    Biological Oceanography . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
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. Offered concurrently with BSC 5265; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BSC 4303    Biogeography . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: BOT 2010, BOT 2010L or ZOO 1010, ZOO 1010L
Relates the principles of taxonomy, ecology and evolution to the distribution of plants and animals. Codes of taxonomic nomenclature and the processes of describing species and ranges, species concepts and speciation, paradigms of constructing phylogenies, a review of the geologic ages of the earth, modern terrestrial and oceanic biodiversity and biogeographic provinces and human impact on species extinctions and introductions. Offered concurrently with BSC 5305; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BSC 4434    Introduction to Bioinformatics . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: PCB 3063 and PCB 3063L
A molecular renaissance in biology has produced a wealth of sequence and three-dimensional structure databases. “Mining” of these data with various computational methods to obtain useful information is an emerging interdisciplinary area of study. Students will review structure, function and evolution of proteins and nucleic acids as well as the latest computational methods for retrieval and interpretation of this bioinformation. Offered concurrently with BSC 5459; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required

BSC 4949    Cooperative Education . . . . . 0(F,S,SS)
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 5XXX        Bioterrorism . . . . . 3(SS)
Biological weapons employed against man (emphasis), animals and plants will be discussed during the semester. The major biological agents targeted for use as weapons against humans will be dealt with in detail including the various clinical forms induced by exposure to the agents, prophylaxis and treatment for the resulting diseases and the primary routes of dissemination of the agents studied. The class will cover the potential for biowarfare/bioterrorist acts, how destruction is produced, and what countries/groups have access to sufficient bioagent or the capacity for producing large quantities of biological agents for use as a weapon. Wargames in which bioagents are employed, including casualty estimates and socioeconomic impact, will be discussed and played out. Government preparedness to deal with biowarfare/bioterrorism will be addressed with emphasis on plans for surveillance and response. Offered concurrently with BSC 4XXX; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BSC 5XX1        Ethical Issues in Biotechnology . . . . . 3(S)
Designed for Senior and Graduate students. It provides an opportunity for students to interweave philosophical and biological principles on the ethical issues involved in Biotechnology. A major concern through the use of various clinical illuminators and laboratory experience is the application of theory to practice. Offered concurrently with BSC 4XX1; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BSC 5265    Biological Oceanography . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
Corequisite: BSC 5265L
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. Offered concurrently with BSC 4263; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BSC 5305    Biogeography . . . . . 3(S)
Relates the principles of taxonomy, ecology and evolution to the distribution of plants and animals. Codes of taxonomic nomenclature and the processes of describing species and ranges, species concepts and speciation, paradigms of constructing phylogenies, a review of the geologic ages of the earth, modern terrestrial and oceanic biodiversity and biogeographic provinces and human impact on species extinctions and introductions. Offered concurrently with BSC 4303; graduate students will be assigned additional work

BSC 5459    Introduction to Bioinformatics . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: PCB 3063 and PCB 3063L
A molecular renaissance in biology has produced a wealth of sequence and three-dimensional structure databases. “Mining” of these data with various computational methods to obtain useful information is an emerging interdisciplinary area of study. Students will review structure, function and evolution of proteins and nucleic acids as well as the latest computational methods for retrieval and interpretation of this bioinformation. Offered concurrently with BSC 4434; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required

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

BSC 6002L       Contemporary Laboratory Skills . . . . . 4(SS)
A review of contemporary laboratory protocols and techniques necessary for the modern biologist to succeed in the professional, academic, or intellectual biology community. Provides students with a theoretical understanding of various techniques, their application, and the opportunity to master basic essential techniques in the laboratory. Topics include good laboratory practices, cell culture techniques, nucleic acid manipulation, macromolecular separation and detection, DNA analysis, chromatographic separations, spectrophotometry, microscopy, and radioisotope usage. Material and supply fees will be assessed

BSC 6018    Instructional Methods in Biology . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Students in the post-secondary track of the MST in Biology degree must complete 6sh of this course. During the first semester, the student will serve as Teaching Assistant and will design, present and orchestrate at least six laboratory exercises and will design and correct all lab quizzes and exams. During the second semester the student will serve as Instructor of Record and will be responsible for design and execution of all lab exercises, lab lectures, quizzes, exams, and grading, and will design and present three lectures in the lecture section of the course. Permission is required

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