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COURSES OF STUDY
Courses in Biology
BI 101 Explorations in Biology (1)
A course for non-science majors designed to provide an understanding
of selected fundamental biological principles and processes. Three
lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. This course does not
count towards the biology or biology-psychology major.
BI 103 Introduction to Forensic Science: Using Science to Solve Crimes (1)
An introduction to the field of criminalistics. Study will focus on the
use of biology and chemistry in solving crimes. The course will consider
actual criminal cases and how they were solved by use of forensic
techniques. In addition, simulated crime scenes will be used to provide
students an opportunity to “solve” crimes using forensic science. Three
lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. This course may not
be counted toward the biology major. Spring.
BI 115 Organismal Biology (1)
An introduction to the biology of organisms. Topics include levels of
biological organization, biological diversity, plant and animal structure
and function, and comparative study of structure‑function relationships
in living organisms. Designed for students who plan to major in
biology or one of the natural sciences and/or who are pre-health. Three
lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Fall, Spring.
BI 125 Cell and Molecular Biology (1)
An investigation of the fundamental properties of cells. Topics include
cell structure and function, energetics and metabolism, gene structure
and expression, and the techniques used to study these phenomena.
Designed for students who plan to major in biology or one of the
natural sciences and/or who are pre-health. Three lectures and one
three-hour laboratory per week. Fall, Spring.
BI 149 Cancer: Biology and Beyond (1)
A study of the development, progression, and treatment of cancer. The
fundamentals of cell biology are learned by exploring the differences
between normal and cancerous cells. In addition, the psychological and
socioeconomic impacts of the disease are studied. Three lectures and
one three-hour laboratory per week. This course may not be counted
toward the biology major.
BI 206 Field Botany (1)
A study of the plants and fungi native to the southeastern United
States, particularly Alabama, with special emphasis on identification,
classification, distribution, and ecology. Two lectures and one
three-hour laboratory per week. One weekend field trip is required.
Prerequisite: BI 115. Spring of even-numbered years.
