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BSCI Biological Sciences Program( Chemical and Life Sciences)BSCI courses are offered by the Biological Science Program and individual College of Chemical and Life Sciences departments, as indicated. The sponsoring department for each course is provided in the course listing. Consult the sponsoring department if you have questions about an individual course (sponsoring departments BIOL - Department of Biology, 2227 Biol-Psyc Building; BSCI - Biological Sciences Program, 1322 Symons Hall; CBMG - Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, 1219 H.J. Patterson Building, ENTM - Entomology, 4112 PLS Building). Registration of BSCI course sections which begin with "SEF*" is restricted to Post-Baccalaureate students who enroll through the Science in the Evening Program in the College of Life Sciences. Please note that this class is charged at the regular part-time tuition rate (on a per credit basis), even for full- time students. To register or to learn more about the Science in the Evening program, you must contact the Life Sciences Outreach and Special Programs Office at (301) 405-6892. The following courses may involve the use of animals. Students who are concerned about the use of animals in teaching have the responsibility to consult the instructor prior to course enrollment to determine whether animals are to be used in the course, whether class exercises involving animals are optional or required and what alternatives, if any, are available. The College of Chemical and Life Sciences enforces course prerequisites. Students who do not meet the course prerequisites will be administratively dropped from the course. Lab start dates will be posted on the Life Sciences Web Page. www.chemlife.umd.edu
BSCI103
The World of Biology;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course.
BSCI105 Principles of Biology I; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: placement in MATH110 or higher. For science majors. Formerly BIOL 105. Basic principles of biology with special emphasis on cellular and molecular biology. BSCI105M (PermReq) Principles of Biology I; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: placement in MATH110 or higher. For science majors. Formerly BIOL 105. BSCI106 Principles of Biology II; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: MATH110 placement. For science majors. Formerly BIOL 106. Basic principles of biology with special emphasis on organismal, ecological and evolutionary biology. (Sponsoring Dept.: BSCI). Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI106C Principles of Biology II; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: MATH110 placement. For science majors. Formerly BIOL 106. BSCI106H Principles of Biology II; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: MATH110 placement. For science majors. Formerly BIOL 106. BSCI106M (PermReq) Principles of Biology II; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: MATH110 placement. For science majors. Formerly BIOL 106. BSCI 106 must be taken within twelve months of the semester in which BSCI 106M is taken. A student is eligible to take this course only if the lab scores received in BSCI 106 the last time it was taken totalled at least 80 percent of the maximum possible total. These scores will count for part of the grade in BSCI 106M. BSCI106S Principles of Biology II; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: MATH110 placement. For science majors. Formerly BIOL 106. BSCI120 Insects; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science (LS) Course. Formerly ENTM 100. A survey of the major groups of insects, their natural history, and their relationships with humans and their environment. Course not acceptable toward major requirements in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences. (Sponsoring Dept.: ENTM). A Marquee Science and Technology Course designed for Non-Science Majors: http://www.marqueecourses.umd.edu/* Click here for more Marquee course information. BSCI121 Beekeeping; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Formerly ENTM 111. First semester. A study of the life history, behavior and seasonal activities of the honeybee, its place in pollination of flowers with emphasis on plants of economic importance and bee lore in literature. Course not acceptable toward major requirements in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences. (Sponsoring Dept.: ENTM). BSCI124 Plant Biology for Non-Science Students; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. For non-science majors only. Not open to students who have completed BSCI105/BIOL105. Formerly PBIO 100. A basic course in plant biology specifically designed for the non-science student. Emphasis is placed on an evolutionary and ecological approach to studying fundamental concepts and processes of plants, their place in the biosphere, the importance of plants to man, and the manner in which humans impact on plants and their environment. This course will not count toward graduation requirements for any student in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences or the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. CORE Life Sciences Lab (LL) Course only when taken concurrently with BSCI125. (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). BSCI125 Plant Biology Laboratory; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Corequisite: BSCI124. For non-science majors only. Not open to students who have completed BSCI105. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI105 or BSCI125. Formerly PBIO 101. An introduction to the biology of plants with emphasis on the processes by which plants function, the diversity of plants, and the importance of plants to humans. This course will not count toward graduation requirements for any student in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences or the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. CORE Lab Science. CORE Life Sciences Lab (LL) Course only when taken concurrently with BSCI 124. (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: BSCI105 or equivalent. Formerly ZOOL 201. Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, neural, endocrine, and sensory systems. Course not acceptable toward major requirements in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences. Not acceptable for credit in any Biological Sciences major. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI205 Environmental Science; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science (LS) Course. Formerly PBIO 235. Basic ecological principles as they relate to the ecological dilemmas of overpopulation, pollution, increasing consumption of natural resources, and deteriorating land use ethics facing mankind today. Course not acceptable toward major requirements in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). BSCI206 Chesapeake: A Living Resource; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science (LS) Course. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI206 or BSCI373. Formerly PBIO 255. The living resources of the Chesapeake Bay from an ecosystem perspective. Designed for non-science majors, it will acquaint students with the Bay's watershed, its physical environment, and its living organisms, with an emphasis on the connections between these factors. Understanding the relationships between physical, chemical and biological processes will equip students to comprehend and appreciate the remarkable productivity of our estuary, as well as provide them with the knowledge needed to protect the Bay. Course not acceptable toward major requirements in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences. BSCI207 Principles of Biology III - Organismal Biology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI105 and BSCI106. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM103 or CHEM131; or equivalent. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI207 or BSCI279D. The diversity, structure and function of organisms as understood from the perspective of their common physicochemical principles and unique evolutionary histories. BSCI222 Principles of Genetics; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: {BSCI105 and BSCI106 and (CHEM131 and CHEM132)} or {BSCI105 and two semesters of chemistry}. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BIOL222 or BSCI222. Formerly BIOL 222. Principles and mechanisms of heredity and gene expression. Considers plant, animal, and microbial organisms. (Sponsoring Dept.: BSCI). BSCI223 General Microbiology; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Life Science Lab (LL) Course. Prerequisite: BSCI105. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI122 or BSCI223. Formerly MICB 200. Fundamental concepts in morphology, physiology, genetics, immunology, ecology, and pathogenic microbiology. Applications of microbiology to medicine, the food industry and biotechnology. Required for all MICB majors. (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI230M (PermReq) Cell Biology and Physiology; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI105 and CHEM103. Prerequisite: BSCI 230 taken within 12 months prior to the semester in which BSCI 230M is taken. A student is eligible to take this course only if the total lab score received in BSCI 230 the last time it was taken was at least 80% of the total points possible. These scores will count as part of the grade in BSCI 230M. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). BSCI258 College Park Scholars Internship; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Restricted to College Park Scholars - Life Sciences. Must be approved by the director. BSCI279 (PermReq) Supplemental Study: Supplemental Study in Biology; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). BSCI279R (PermReq) Supplemental Study: Undergraduate Research Rotation; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). BSCI279T Supplemental Study: Tech Apprentice Program; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. BSCI288 (PermReq) Internship: Field Experience; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. BSCI289 (PermReq) Off-Campus Internship; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: S-F. This course provides credit for off-campus research internships. This credit counts as elective toward graduation, but does not satisfy any Biological Sciences degree requirements (For information about research credit that does count toward Biological Sciences contact the Biological Sciences Program, room 1322 Symons Hall). The off-campus internship credit requires that a contract form be filed with the Director of Undergraduate Research and Internship Programs, Room 1313 Symons Hall, prior to the internship. The contract must be finalized and signed by the research supervisor at the end of the semester before credit will be awarded. BSCI329 (PermReq) Instructional Assistance Practicum; (1-2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F. Prerequisite: permission of department. Credit cannot be applied to the requirements of any Biological Sciences Major. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). BSCI330 Cell Biology and Physiology; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: grade of C(2.0) or better in {BSCI105 and (CHEM131 and CHEM132)}. Not open to students who have completed BSCI230. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI230 or BSCI330. Formerly BSCI 230. Biochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying cellular function. Properties of cells which make life possible and mechanisms by which cells provide energy, reproduce, and regulate and integrate with each other and their environment. Sponsoring DEPT: BIOL. Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI338A Special Topics in Biology: Cognitive Neuroscience; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI 230 or permission of instructor. Applicable towards Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: PHNB , ZOOL, GENB. Sponsoring Department: BIOL. BSCI338C Special Topics in Biology: Genomics of Sensory Systems; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. An advanced course covering topics on the molecular basis of senses and the application of genomic techniques to studies of sensory systems and sensory ecology. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences specialization areas: PHNB, ZOOL, and GENB. Sponsoring DEPT: BIOL. Prerequisites: BSCI222 or permission of instructor. BSCI338I Special Topics in Biology: Invertebrate Biology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI 106. Acceptable for Biological Sciences specialization areas MARB (marine diversity area), ZOOL (EEB Area), BEES (Area C), and GENB (Category 2). (Sponsoring Department:BIOL). BSCI338J Special Topics in Biology: Invertebrate Biology Laboratory; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Pre- or corequisite: BSCI 338I. Sponsoring dept. (BIOL). Acceptable towards Biological Sciences program specialization areas: ZOOL ,BEES (Area C), MARB (marine diversity area), GENB (EBO area), ECEV. Hands-on study of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates through individual and small group projects, with emphasis on the study of live organisms. Stu dents must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI338N Special Topics in Biology: Diseases of the Nervous System; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. BSCI338Z (PermReq) Special Topics in Biology: Field Research; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Cannot be used as credit toward the major requirements for any Biological Sciences major. Contact the Biology Department Undergraduate Office for course information. Formerly ZOOL 328Z. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). BSCI348 (PermReq) Special Topics in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics; (1-4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. May be repeated but only 3 credits may be applied to major requirements. (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). BSCI348A (PermReq) Special Topics in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics: Microbiology Undergraduate Teaching Practicum; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Students will act as Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for BSCI223. Prerequisite: A or B in BSCI223 and permission of instructor. Students must be available for one of the BSCI223 lab periods. Students interested in this teaching/leadership opportunity should contact Dr. Ann C. Smith for application information: asmith@umd.edu. This course is applicable for the Enrichment credits required of all Biological Sciences students in majors with 0404 codes. For others this is elective credit. Formerly: BSCI348U. BSCI348R (PermReq) Special Topics in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics: Microbiology Internship; (1-4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. This course is an opportunity for students interested in microbiology to pursue a research project in an off-campus lab. The student must see the instructor and complete an information sheet found on the web site, prior to enrolling in the course. Click here for more course information. BSCI360 Principles of Animal Behavior; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI105 and BSCI106 and BSCI222. Formerly ZOOL 360. Study of animal behavior with emphasis on its evolution and function. Topics include genetic basis of behavior, communication, aggression, foraging, cooperation, mate selection, and relevance for conservation. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences specialization areas: PHNB, ZOOL, EEBB, MARB, BGEN, BEES, and GENB (Category 2). (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). BSCI362 Ecology of Marsh and Dune Vegetation; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI106. Formerly PBIO 455. An examination of the biology of higher plants in dune and marsh ecosystems. Applies to Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: MARB, BEES, EEBB, PLNT, BGEN, and GENB (Category 2).This course requires one Saturday field trip on a date TBA in class.(Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). BSCI370 Principles of Evolution; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI106. Formerly ZOOL 328Q. Understanding evolutionary processes in a natural and human environment, including adaption; DNA sequence, protein, and genome evolution; evolution of developmental mechanisms; mechanisms of evolutionary change (mutation, natural selection, drift); epidemiology; coevolution and biological control; speciation; comparative methods; extinction and conservation; human evolution. Applies to Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: MARB, BEES, EEBB, ZOOL, BGEN, PHNB (ancillary), and GENB (category 2). (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL) BSCI378H (PermReq) Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Department Honors Seminar; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG. Repeatable to 6 credits. Formerly MICB 388H. Required seminar for all students participating in departmental honors research program. This course is restricted to students participating in the CBMG Departmental Honors Program. If you are interested in a CBMG Departmental Honors Research experience, please see the web site for detailed information. Web site: http://www.life.umd.edu/CBMG/progrms/department/honors.html Click here for more course information. BSCI379G (PermReq) Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Department Research: Research in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Permission required. Formerly MICB399G. (Sponsering Dept: CBMG). http:// www.life.umd.edu/CBMG/progrms/department/undreas.html Click here for more course information.
BSCI379H (PermReq) Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Department Honors Research; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisite: admission to departmental honors program. Repeatable to 8 credits if content differs. Formerly MICB 379. Student should consult program guidelines. Research project carried out under guidance of faculty advisor. Corequisite: BSCI 378H. Only open to CBMG departmental honors students. (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). If you are interested in joining the CBMG Departmental Honors Program, please see detailed information on the program web site. Web site: http://www.life.umd.edu/CBMG/progrms/department/honors.html Click here for more course information.
BSCI379P (PermReq) Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Department Research: Research in Plant Biology; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Permission required. Formerly PBIO399. (Sponsering Dept: CBMG). http://w ww.life.umd.edu/CBMG/progrms/department/undreas.html Click here for more course information.
BSCI380 Bioinformatics and Integrated Genomics; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: A grade of C (2.0) or better is required in (BSCI106 and BSCI222 and {MATH141 or MATH221}). Recommended: BSCI370. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI348S or BSCI380. Formerly BSCI 348S. Computational methods for study of biological sequence data in comparative biology and evolution. Analysis of genome content and organization. Database searching, pairwise and multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic methods, pattern recognition, and functional inference. Functional and comparative genomics approaches. Sponsoring Department:CBMG. Acceptable to Biological Specialization Areas: CMBG, MICB, GENB (Category 1), PLNT, BEES. Studets must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. Click here for more course information. BSCI389 (PermReq) Entomology Department Research; (1-2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Formerly ENTM 399. (Sponsoring Dept.: ENTM). BSCI389H (PermReq) Entomology Department Honors Research; (1-2 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. (Sponsoring Dept.: ENTM). BSCI392 Biology of Extinct Animals; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI106. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI392 or ZOOL396. Formerly ZOOL 396. A survey of extinct animals that have few, if any, direct living descendants. The principles governing the functional design of animals will be used to infer life styles for extinct, and frequently bizarre, organisms. BSCI393 Biology of Extinct Animals Laboratory; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Pre- or corequisite: BSCI392. Formerly: BSCI338W/ZOOL328W. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI392 or BSCI338W or ZOOL328W. An overview of the techniques used in paleobiological reconstructions of extinct animals. BSCI398H (PermReq) Biology Department Honors Seminar; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: permission of department. Formerly ZOOL 308H. Required seminar for all students participating in departmental honors research program. (Sponsoring Dept. :BIOL). BSCI399 (PermReq) Biology Department Research: Biology Department Research; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Formerly ZOOL 319. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL) BSCI399H (PermReq) Biology Department Honors Research; (1-2 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisite: participation in the Biology Department Honors Program. Repeatable to 8 credits if content differs. Formerly ZOOL 318H. A laboratory research problem; required each semester during honors participation and culminating in an honors thesis. Fomerly ZOOL 318H. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). BSCI410 Molecular Genetics; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI222 ( or equivalent ) and CHEM233 or (CHEM231 and CHEM232). Formerly ZOOL 446. An advanced genetics course emphasizing the molecular basis of gene structure and function in the context of modern approaches to the genetics of humans and model organisms. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences specialization areas: PHNB, ZOOL, BGEN, MICB, GENB (Category 1) and CMBG. (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). BSCI414 Recombinant DNA Laboratory; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI222. Formerly MICB 453. An advanced course offering hands-on experience in performing recombinant DNA experiments. All current molecular biology techniques used for cloning prokaryotic genes, analyzing the gene products, and modifying the genes will be performed. Techniques include isolation of DNA, use of restriction enzymes; cloning procedures, PCR analysis, and Southern hybridizations. Lecture material focuses on interpretation of results generated in the laboratory. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: CMBG, MICB, PHNB, BGEN and GENB (Category 1). (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). Students must pay a $40. BSCI415 Molecular Genetics Laboratory; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Pre- or corequisite: BSCI410. Junior standing. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI348G or BSCI415. Formerly BSCI 348G. Problem solving laboratory organized around extended projects that employ different approaches toward linking gene and function. BSCI420 Cell Biology Lectures; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI230 and BSCI222 and CHEM233. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI420 or BSCI421. Formerly ZOOL 410. Molecular and biochemical bases of cellular organization and function in eukaryotes. Sponsoring dept: BIOL. BSCI421 Cell Biology; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F. Prerequisites: BSCI230 and BSCI222 and CHEM233. Formerly: PBIO400 and ZOOL411. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI420 or BSCI421. Molecular and biochemical bases of cellular organization and function in eukaryotes. Applies toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: PHNB, ZOOL, CMBG, BGEN (lab), and GENB (category 1).(Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI422 Principles of Immunology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Prerequisites: BSCI222 and BSCI223. Recommended: BSCI230. Junior or Senior standing. Formerly MICB 454. The immune system in health and disease. Presentation and analysis of the cellular and molecular processes that comprise the immune system. BSCI424 Pathogenic Microbiology; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI223. Formerly MICB 440. The role of bacteria and fungi in the diseases of humans with emphasis upon the differentiation and culture of microorganisms, types of disease, modes of disease transmission, prophylactic, therapeutic, and epidemiological aspects. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: CMBG, MICB, PHNB, BGEN and GENB (Category 2). (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI425 Epidemiology and Public Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI223. Formerly MICB 420. History, characteristic features of epidemiology; the important responsibilities of public health; vital statistics. BSCI426 Membrane Biophysics; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F. CORE Capstone (CS) Course. Prerequisites: BSCI230; and (PHYS122 or PHYS142) and (MATH140 or MATH220). Formerly ZOOL 413. Quantitative aspects of biology and the use of mathematical descriptions of biological phenomena. The focus will be on membrane structure, transport, and bioenergetics. Sponsoring DEPT: BIOL Click here for more course information. BSCI434 Mammalian Histology; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG. Prerequisites: BSCI230 and BSCI440; or permission of department. Formerly ZOOL 495. A study of the microscopic anatomy, ultrastructure and histophysiology of tissues and organs of mammals. Sponsoring DEPT: BIOL. Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI437 General Virology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI222 or permission of department. Junior standing. Formerly MICB 460. Discussion of the physical and chemical nature of viruses, virus cultivation and assay methods, virus replication, viral diseases with emphasis on the oncogenic viruses, viral genetics, and characteristics of the major virus groups. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: GENB (Category 1), MICB and CMBG. BSCI440 Mammalian Physiology; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI230 and CHEM233 or permission of department. Formerly ZOOL 422. A study of the cardiovascular, hemopoietic, gastrointestinal, renal and respiratory systems. Chemical and endocrine regulation of physiological functions in mammals. Course does not count as an upper level lab for BIOL majors (see BSCI441). Applies to Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: PHNB, ZOOL, MARB, BGEN, and GENB (Category 1). (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL).BSCI 440 is a lecture/discussion format course. The laboratory is offered separately as BSCI 441. BSCI441 Mammalian Physiology Laboratory; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Corequisite: BSCI440. Formerly ZOOL 423. Laboratory exercises in experimental mammalian physiology. Applies to Biological Sciences SpecializationAreas: PHNB, ZOOL, BGEN and GENB (category 1).(Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee. BSCI442 Plant Physiology; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI105 and CHEM233 or (CHEM231 and CHEM232). Formerly PBIO 420. A survey of the general physiological activities of plants. Course is taught in the Fall semester only. (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). Applies to Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: ENTM, PLNT, PHNB, MARB, and GENB (category I). Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. BSCI447 General Endocrinology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI230 and CHEM233 and CHEM243. Formerly ZOOL 426. Functions and the functioning of the endocrine glands of animals with special reference to the vertebrates. Sponsoring DEPT: BIOL BSCI453 Cellular Neurophysiology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: A grade of C (2.0) or better in ({BSCI230 or BSCI330} and {CHEM231 andCHEM232} and PHYS122). Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI444 or BSCI445 or BSCI453. Formerly BSCI 444. The cellular and molecular basis of nervous system function. This course will be team taught by Dr. Patrick Kanold and Dr. Catherine Carr. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences specialization areas: PHNB, ZOOL, and GENB. Sponsoring DEPT: BIOL. BSCI454 Neurobiology Laboratory; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG. Prerequisite: {BSCI230 or BSCI330} and {CHEM231 and CHEM232} and PHYS122; and pre- or corequisite: {BSCI453 or BSCI446}. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI445 or BSCI454. Formerly BSCI 445. Grade of C (2.0) required in all course pre-requisites. Basic neuroanatomical techniques, intracellular and extracellular recordings of electrical potentials from nerve and muscle. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences specialization areas: PHNB, ZOOL, and GENB. (Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Students must pay a $40.00 Laboratory Materials fee. Team taught by Dr. Catherine Carr and Dr. Elizabeth Quinlan. BSCI462 Population Ecology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: BSCI106 and MATH220. Formerly ZOOL 470. Theory of population growth and regulation, life tables, and theory of competition and predation, evolution in ecological settings, community structure and dynamics. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences specialization areas: ZOOL (EEBB area), EEBB, MARB, BGEN, BEES and GENB (Category 2). Sponsoring dept. :BIOL. BSCI464 Microbial Ecology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Capstone (CS) Course. Prerequisites: BSCI223; and {CHEM241 and CHEM242 or CHEM243}. Formerly MICB 480. Interaction of microorganisms with the environment, other microorganisms and with higher organisms. Roles of microorganisms in the biosphere. Microorganisms and current environmental problems. Acceptable toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: MICB, BEES, BGEN and GENB (Category 2). (Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). Also offered as MEES698J. BSCI473 Marine Ecology; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI224. Formerly ZOOL 473. Courses in evolution and animal behavior are strongly recommended. A detailed analysis of the evolutionary ecology of marine invertebrates; emphasis on testing of theories and on current literature. BSCI480 Arthropod Form and Function; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI227 or permission of department. Formerly ENTM 423. Survey of the morphological, systematic and physiological diversity of the phylum Arthropoda. BSCI497 Insect Pests of Ornamentals and Turf; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: BSCI227 or permission of instructor. Also offered as ENTM497. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI497, ENTM453, or ENTM497. Formerly ENTM 453. The recognition, biology and management of insects and mites injurious to ornamental shrubs, trees, greenhouse crops, and turf. Emphasis on Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
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