BIOL104 LIFE: BIOLOGY OF WELLNESS (2.00) Each course (102-120) emphasizes a different aspect of biology and its impact on human society.

BIOL110 LIFE: HUMAN REPRODUCTION TODAY (2.00) This course will focus on human reproduction, both the physiological processes involved in traditional reproduction and the new technologies that allow the manipulation of human fertility. We will begin with the human reproductive system and its normal control by the endocrine system. After considering some of the potential causes of infertility, we will consider the new technologies of fertility drugs, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, gamete transfer, sperm injection, genetic selection, surrogate motherhood, cloning, and the cryopreservation of gametes, embryos, and gonad tissue. Prerequisite: PHIL 100 and THEO 111

BIOL112 LIFE: GROWING & EVOLVING (2.00) Each course (102-120) emphasizes a different aspect of biology and its impact on human society.

BIOL116 LIFE: MICROBES & HUMANS (2.00) Each course (102-120) emphasizes a different aspect of biology and its impact on human society.

BIOL118 LIFE: THE WORLD OF PLANTS (2.00) Each course (102-120) represents a different aspect of biology and its impact on human society.

BIOL119 LIFE: CURRENT TOPICS (2.00) Is designed to introduce non-majors to some of the most important concepts in the field of Biology, but also to provide information on new advances, controversial areas and exciting breakthroughs in the field. Interactive learning with discussion in groups is part of the course, as are group projects and some library research. Student input will be of importance in the choice of some of the topics to be discussed. Videos, slides, and other class demonstrations are planned as part of the learning process.

BIOL120 LIFE: ECOLOGY & PEOPLE (2.00) Each course (102-120) emphasizes a different aspect of biology and its impact on human society. Prerequisite: or Co-requisite: PHIL 100 THEO 111

BIOL125 LIFE LAB: INVESTIGATION I (1.00) Exercises, experiments, dissections, and field trips to accompany BIOL 102-120, 130

BIOL127 LIFE LAB: INVESTIGATION II (1.00) Exercises, experiments, dissections, and field trips to accompany BIOL 102-120

BIOL130 INTRO TO LIFE SCIENCES (3.00) Cells, heredity, ecology, evolution, plant and animal morphology, and physiology. For Education majors only. Requires BIOL 125.

BIOL140 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (3.00) The major human systems emphasizing the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

BIOL141 HUM ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB (1.00) Human skeletal material and dissection of a representative mammal. Histology of tissues and organs with physiological exercises and demonstrations.

BIOL142 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (3.00) Continuation of BIOL 140 stressing the circulatory, immune, excretory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 140-passing grade.

BIOL143 HUM ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB (1.00) Continuation of anatomical approach of BIOL 141 with related physiological studies and demonstrations.

BIOL160 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (3.00) Principles of molecular, cellular, and organismal biology, emphasizing the physiology of vertebrates. Preparation for most 200 level courses.

BIOL161 GENERAL BIOLOGY I LAB (2.00) Laboratory exercises demonstrating the principles of cellular biology, genetics, and vertebrate systems.

BIOL162 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (3.00) Topics in taxonomy, evolution, animal behavior, and ecology. Preparation for most 200 level courses. Prerequisite: BIOL 160 or permission of department chair.

BIOL163 GENERAL BIOLOGY II LAB (2.00) A study of the eucaryotic kingdoms with emphasis on Animalia, using living and preserved specimens and field trips. Prerequisite: BIOL 161 or permission of department chair.

BIOL200 MICROBIOLOGY (3.00) Basic study of microbes, their activities, control, role in disease and host immune responses. Intended for Nursing and Pre-Pharmacy students.

BIOL201 MICROBIOLOGY LAB (1.00) Microscopic examination of the diveristy of microbes, including monerans, fungi, and protistans. Students learn basic culture, isolation, and identification techniques in bacteriology.

BIOL204 FUNCTIONAL NEUROSCIENCE (3.00) The structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system. Intended for Occupational Therapy students.

BIOL210 GENERAL BOTANY (2.00) The morphology, physiology, and reproduction of representatives of each plant division are studied with emphasis on the seed plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or permission of the instructor.

BIOL211 GENERAL BOTANY LAB (2.00) Observations of living and preserved plants, experimentation, and field trips to illustrate structure and life processes in various plant groups.

BIOL222 IMMUNOLOGY (2.00) An introduction to the specific mechanisms by which the human body reacts to foreign biological materials.

BIOL230 GENETICS (3.00) Principles of heredity, the genetic control of development, molecular genetics, and population genetics, Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or permission of the instructor.

BIOL231 GENETICS LABORATORY (1.00) Laboratory exercises to provide students with experience in modern molecular genetics and methods of manipulating and studying nucleic acids.

BIOL240 EVOLUTION (2.00) Evidence for and the mechanisms of evolutionary processes. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or permission of the instructor.

BIOL244 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (2.00) Study of the innate, learned, aggressive, social and sexual behavior of animals as evolutionary products. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or permission of the instructor.

BIOL250 ECOLOGY (3.00) The relationships between organisms and their living and non-living environments. Prerequisite: BIOL 102-127 or BIOL 160-163 or permission of the instructor.

BIOL251 ECOLOGY LAB (1.00) Laboratory and field exercises to illustrate ecological principles. Local aquatic and terrestial habitats are investigated.

BIOL280 TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (1.00-3.00) Short-term courses designed to explore biological phenomena of current interest. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 and permission of Chair.

BIOL290 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY (1.00-4.00) Independent study in some specialized area of biology. Prerequisite: Permission of Chair

BIOL301 ZOOS ARE CLASSROOMS (1.00) Demonstrate how zoos may be used as an educational facility. Animal behavior, ecology, evolution, conservation, adaptions, classification, and other zoo-related topics will be examined. Cross-listed Courses: EDWS345 EDWS544

BIOL304 PLANTS IN THE CLASSROOM (2.00) Lectures, lab activities and field trips to demonstrate how plant material may be used in the classroom. Cross-listed Courses: EDWS390

BIOL330 MEDICAL GENETICS: IMPLICATIONS (3.00) The principles of human genetics, risks, screening, diagnosis, applications of genetic ethics to problems. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 BIOL 230

BIOL340 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY (3.00) Functional processes of the human body, interrelationships of the systems, and some homeostatic and immunological applications. For nursing curriculum. Prerequisite: BIOL 140-143 Permission of Chair required to apply as elective requirement for all departmental majors.

BIOL354 VERTEBRATE ANATOMY (2.00) Description of the development of selected vertebrates, followed by comparative adult anatomy, emphasizing the evolutionary connections among vertebrates that are demonstrated in their development. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163

BIOL355 VERTEBRATE ANATOMY LAB (2.00) Exercises which demonstrate major principles to accompany BIOL 354

BIOL360 CELL BIOLOGY (2.00) A contemporary view of cell structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or permission of instructor.

BIOL398 SEM: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (3.00) An environmental issue is selected and each student is responsible for investigating a facet of the problem. The seminar format provides a mechanism for sharing ideas for proper procedure in investigating the problem, analyzing and interpreting data, and exploring the economic, ecological, and ethical consequences of alternative problem resolutions. Cross-listed Courses: ECON398 Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or BIOL 250/251

BIOL410 VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY (2.00) Contraction, perception, metabolism, circulation, respiration, coordination, and excretion in vertebrates, emphasizing humans. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or permission of instructor.

BIOL411 VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY LAB (2.00) Exercises which demonstrate major principles to accompany BIOL 410 utilizing living specimens and computer based instrumentation.

BIOL420 GENERAL HISTOLOGY (2.00) Structure and function of animal tissues as revealed by light microscopy, electron microscopy, and histochemistry. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or permission of instructor.

BIOL421 GENERAL HISTOLOGY LAB (2.00) A microscopic study of fixed materials employing routine and histochemical techniques to demonstrate cell, tissue, and organ morphology.

BIOL440 BIOCHEMISTRY (3.00) A lecture course treating the structure, properties, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Cross-listed Courses: CHEM440 Prerequisite: CHEM 242

BIOL450 BACTERIOLOGY (2.00) The morphology, physiology, and genetics of bacteria including the impact of these organisms on humans. Prerequisite: BIOL 160-163 or permission of instructor

BIOL451 BACTERIOLOGY LAB (2.00) The techniques for isolation, identification, culturing, and physiological study of bacteria.

BIOL460 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (3.00) The major events in development, including gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage divisions, embryonic polarization, germ layer formation, and morphogenesis, and the underlying cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms that control these events. Prerequisite: BIOL 230/231

BIOL461 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY LAB (1.00) Exercises that demonstrate gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage divisions, embryonic polarization, germ layer formation, and morphogenesis.

BIOL472 HUMAN ANATOMY II (1.00) This course is an introductory course in gross human anatomy achieved through the dissection of two human cadavers. It is intended for a select group of senior students who are majoring in Biology or Natural Sciences (Biology concentration) and who have previously demonstrated excellent dissection skills and the necessary level of responsibility and maturity as students in BIOL 355 Vertebrate Anatomy lab. Prerequisite: BIOL 354-355 and Permission of department chair.

BIOL495 DIRECTED STUDY (1.00-4.00) A variety of independent studies, including an internship program with the Cincinnati Zoo, and undergraduate research beginning in the sophomore and junior years.

BIOL498 METHODS OF BIOL RESEARCH I (1.00-2.00) The gathering and interpretating of experimental data from living organisms. Projects vary depending on faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Senior standing or approval of Chair

BIOL499 METHODS OF BIOL RESEARCH II (1.00-2.00) A continuation of BIOL 498 emphasizing experimental design and controls together with the written and oral presentation of scientific reports.