COURSES OF STUDY
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BI 215 Principles of Genetics (1)
A thorough introduction to the structure, function, and transmission
of genetic material. Topics from classical and molecular genetics are
covered. Three one-hour lectures per week. Prerequisites: BI 115 and
125.
Fall, Spring.
BI 208 Archaeology (1)
An introduction to the prehistory of the southeastern United States
with emphasis on Alabama prehistory. Students participate in an
archaeological dig, artifact analysis, and site report preparation. Two
lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Also listed as HON
208,
this course may be counted by Honors Program students toward
fulfillment of their course requirements.
BI 225 Evolutionary Ecology (1)
A study of the basic concepts of evolution and ecology as a gateway to
upper-level coursework in ecology and organismal biology. Emphasis
is placed on an understanding of natural selection and how it shapes
speciation, population dynamics, and community interactions and
composition. Prerequisites: either BI 115 and 125, or UES 150, and at
least sophomore standing. Fall, Spring.
BI 232 Invertebrate Zoology (1)
An introduction to the invertebrate animals with an emphasis on their
diversity, morphology, physiology and ecology. One weekend field trip
is required. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BI 115. Fall of even-numbered years.
BI 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Biology (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines
concerning independent study projects appear in the Individualized
Study section of this catalog.
BI 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Biology (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching
experiences appear in the Individualized Study section of this catalog.
BI 301 Molecular Genetics and Genomics (1)
An in-depth study of the molecular structure, function, recombination,
and transmission of the genetic material. Techniques for acquiring
and analyzing data at the genome-wide level will be addressed. Three
lectures, one three-hour laboratory, and one DHAR laboratory per
week. Prerequisites: BI 215, either CH 120 or 149, and at least junior
standing. Fall.
BI 303 Physiology (1)
A study of the functions of organ systems and their role in regulation
of body processes. Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory, and one
DHAR laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 125, and either CH 120 or
149.
Spring.
