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Biology
and energy production. Laboratories emphasize monitoring equipment and techniques. Two one-hour
lecture/discussion sessions and one three-hour laboratory or field trip per week. Offered in alternate
spring semesters. Prerequisite: B301.
B385 Freshwater Ecology with Laboratory 3 credits
Advanced studies of the freshwater aquatic ecosystems, both lotic and lentic, are undertaken. Emphasis
is placed on ecological adaptations, life histories, and interactions between organisms and their physical
environment. Secondary emphasis is placed on aquatic ecosystem production and measurement. Two
lectures and one three-hour laboratory each week. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite: B340.
B392 Biometrics 3 credits
This course introduces basic and fundamental statistics with emphasis on the more sophisticated tests
and analyses common to biologists and other researchers. Substantial attention is given to analysis
of variance procedures and experimental design. Credit is not granted for this course and any of the
following: BU215, ST132, ST232.
B409 Biochemistry with Laboratory 4 credits
The principal concepts of biochemistry are the focus of this course. The major themes include the
relationship between the three-dimensional structure of proteins and their biological function and the
chemistry and metabolism of biologically important macromolecules including proteins, carbohydrates,
lipids and nucleic acids. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: B110/111, B120/121, C321, and C322
(C322 may be concurrent with consent of instructor).
B412 Molecular Biology with Laboratory 3 credits
An analysis of the regulation of cellular metabolism at the molecular level is the core of this study.
The major themes include the biochemistry of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and the regulation of
gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The laboratory component incorporates genetic
engineering techniques. The class meets for two lectures and one three-hour lab weekly. Offered fall
semester. Also offered as C412. Prerequisites: B110/111, B120/121, B310, B311 and C321 (B311 and C321
may be concurrent with consent of instructor).
B434 Microbiology 3 credits
This course deals with the morphology, physiology and biochemistry of a variety of microorganisms
including viruses, bacteria, fungi and algae. Emphasis is placed on the control of microbial growth, the
characteristics of these organisms and their relationship to disease. Class meets for two lectures and one
three-hour lab weekly. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: B110/111, B120/121, and C321.
B435 Immunology with Laboratory 3 credits
Topics covered in this course include the nature of the immune system and the immunological response
including the roles of lymphocytes, cytokines, antibodies and complement. Some emphasis is placed on
the malfunction and diseases of the immune system. Laboratories emphasize practice of immunological
theory and the performance of immunological techniques. Class meets for two lectures and one three
hour lab weekly. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: B110/111, B120/121, and C321. Recommended:
B310, B311, B412.
B450 Radiation Biology 3 credits
The effects of radiation, particularly ionizing radiation, on molecules, cells, tissues, and the whole
organism are studied. A brief background of the nature, sources and absorption of radioactive energy is
presented. Some emphasis is also placed on the understanding and use of modern instrumentation and
techniques available for biological research and fluorescence analysis. The class meets for three lectures
weekly. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: B110/111 and B120/121. B310 is strongly recommended.
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