BIOLOGY Professors Goodman, HargadonF, WolyniakS,Werth; Associate Professors FischerS,Lowry; Assistant Professors Berberoglu, Starr; Visiting Instructor Tims. Chair: Rachel M. Goodman All students interested in majoring in Biology or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are requested to see a representative of the Department of Biology during their freshman year to discuss their future programs of study. The requirements for a major in Biology are the following: Biology 110/151 (4 hours credit); Biology 201, 203, 204 (12 hours credit); Chemistry 110/151, and 221/152; at least 16 additional credit hours in Biology that includes a minimum of 4 courses at the 200/300 level (for a total of 32 credit hours in Biology). Majors are encouraged to take Mathematics 121 (Statistics). Biology 108, 109, 130, and 140 may not be applied to the major. The requirements for a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are as follows: Chemistry 110/151, 221/152, 230/251, 231, 335 (also listed a Biology 311), 336, 340, 351/352; Biology 110/151, 201, 304, 358, and one of the following electives: 310, 313, 321, 323, or 324. For students interested in pursuing topics related to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in graduate school, the following courses are recommended but not required: Chemistry 252, 341, 440, 441, Mathematics 121, and additional Biology electives from the list above. Note: Majors planning to pursue graduate or professional studies should speak with Biology faculty as soon as possible to determine which other courses (e.g., calculus, physics, organic chemistry) should be taken. The requirements for a minor in Biology are the following: Biology 110/151 (4 hours credit); 8 hours credit chosen from among the following: Biology 201, 203, and 204; one elective Biology course at the 300-level (3-4 hours credit); and an additional elective Biology course at the 200- or 300-level (3-4 hours credit). At least one of these elective courses must include a laboratory. The requirements for a minor in Neuroscience are Biology 110/151 (4 hours credit), Biology 201, Biology 333, Psychology 101, Psychology 250, Psychology 301 and 351, and one course from among the following: Biology 130, 204, 304, 307, 310, 311, 347, 358;
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Chemistry 110/151; Computer Science 161; Physics 131/151; Philosophy 102, 314; Psychology 204, 207, 302, 303, 312 and 352, 313, 350. Please note also the availability of a minor in Environmental Studies. BIOLOGY 105. (3) BIODIVERSITY. Discussions of the variety of life forms that exist, and have existed, on Earth, with focus on three organizing questions: How is biodiversity measured? How does it arise—what creates diversity? Why does it matter? We will investigate biodiversity of local air, soil, water, leaf litter, and skin surfaces, and explore views of different people including farmers, hunters, zookeepers/aquarists, arborists and gardeners, epidemiologists and parasitologists, soil and water specialists, physicians, scientists, and so on. Assignments include daily essays or quizzes, group projects, and collected writings. Prerequisite: none. Corequisite: none. BIOLOGY 108. (3) ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY. A consideration, based on basic biological concepts, of the processes leading to the degradation of our environment. The course includes discussions of such topics as environmental pollution by pesticides, industrial by-products, and radioactive materials; the historical background and future prospects of the population explosion; and the need for preservation of our natural resources. Prerequisite: none. Corequisite: none. BIOLOGY 109. (3) WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. An introduction to global water resources, in terms of quantity, quality, and geographic distribution. Scientific investigations include aquatic ecology, geomorphology, and hydrology. Human use of water and environmental issues arising from overuse and distributional inequality are discussed, using national and international case studies. Prerequisite: none. Corequisite: none. BIOLOGY 110. (3) PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY. An introduction to biology, focusing on the major conceptual principles that unite the life sciences. Biology 110 uses evolution as an underlying theme in the study of biology. Prerequisite: none. Corequisite: Biology 151. Offered: every semester.
