1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog
College of Arts and Sciences - Biology |
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Professor Richard Spellenberg, department head
Professors Bernstein, Botsford, Gutschick, C. Herman, McCarthy, Spellenberg, Tombes, Zucker; Associate Professors Barrera, Boecklen, P. Herman, Howard, Huenneke; Assistant Professors Benkman, Cain, Houde, Lundie, Milligan, Serrano, Smith, Varagona, Warburton
DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Biology
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Biology
MAJOR: Microbiology
A student may earn the Bachelor of Arts in biology or the Bachelor of Science through major studies in the Department of Biology. The Bachelor of Science in biology or microbiology is recommended for premedical and predental students, those preparing to teach biology and other sciences at the secondary and college levels, those interested in the numerous fields of biological research and applied biology, and those planning on obtaining an advanced degree in biology.
Freshmen should begin taking required biology and chemistry courses in their first year. Students are expected to speak with an adviser in the Department of Biology as soon as they declare a biology major. The department welcomes students considering a biology major who wish preliminary advising.
It is strongly recommended that students include a minor or supplementary coursework in a specific discipline to enhance their academic experience. See under General Information at the beginning of this catalog specific requirements for, and departments which offer, a minor. Selection of a minor or a supplementary coursework area should be done in consultation with an adviser.
NOTE: BIOL 190G is a prerequisite for all biology courses unless otherwise indicated.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Biology
The Bachelor of Arts curriculum is intended for students who desire a broad education with emphasis in biology in a program chosen by the student in consultation with an adviser. The Bachelor of Arts is recommended for those who plan to teach biology at the primary and secondary school levels.
Nondepartmental Requirements
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CHEM 111-112, General Chemistry I, II | 8
cr.
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CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry, or
CHEM 311, 312, Organic Chemistry, I, II 4-8
cr.
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MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for Biological and Social Sciences I, or
MATH 191, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 3
cr.
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One course from one of the following departments: astronomy,
computer science, geology or physics. 3-4
cr.
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Departmental Requirements
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BIOL 190G, Principles of Biology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 190L, Principles of Biology Laboratory | 1
cr.
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BIOL 221, Microbiology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 221L, Microbiology Laboratory | 1
cr.
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BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics | 3
cr.
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BIOL 467, Evolution | 3
cr.
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Sufficient upper-division biology electives to bring total upper-division credits to 20. Choice of electives should be done in consultation with an adviser.
Other electives: Sufficient to bring total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Biology
The major in biology provides a solid academic base for those planning to enter any of the various fields of the biological sciences. Suggested course sequences for specific areas of interest within biology (such as botany, zoology, ecology, evolution, physiology and preprofessional studies) can be obtained from the student's adviser or from information sheets available in the departmental office.
Nondepartmental Requirements
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CHEM 111-112, General Chemistry I and II | 8
cr.
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CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry, or
CHEM 311, 312, Organic Chemistry I, II 4-8
cr.
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CHEM 341, Survey of Biochemistry or CHEM 395, Biochemistry | 4
cr.
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E ST 311G, Statistical Applications | 3
cr.
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MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for Biological and Social Sciences I, or MATH 191, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3
cr.
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PHYS 211, 211L, 212, 212L, General Physics I, II | 8
cr.
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Departmental Requirements
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BIOL 190G, Principles of Biology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 190L, Principles of Biology Laboratory | 1
cr.
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Two courses from the following:
BIOL 220, Botany; BIOL 221, Microbiology (and BIOL 221L,
Microbiology Laboratory); or BIOL 222, Zoology 6-7
cr.
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BIOL 301, Principles of Ecology | 4
cr.
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BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics | 3
cr.
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BIOL 377, Cell Biology | 3
cr.
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One course from the following:
BIOL 314, Plant Physiology; BIOL 381, Animal Physiology;
or BIOL 451, Physiology of Microorganisms 3
cr.
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BIOL 467, Evolution | 3
cr.
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At least six additional credits numbered 300 or above to bring total upper-division credits in the major to 22. At least two upper-division courses must include laboratory and/or field experience. The laboratory/field requirement can be satisfied by any course above the 300 level that includes a laboratory or a field trip. However, BIOL 350 and BIOL 450 may count toward only one of those courses | 6
cr.
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Electives: Sufficient to bring the total credits to 128, including 55 upper division.
MAJOR: Microbiology
The major in microbiology provides a solid academic base for those planning to enter any of the various fields of microbiology.
Nondepartmental Requirements
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CHEM 111,112, General Chemistry I, II | 8
cr.
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CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry* | 4
cr.
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CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry* | 4
cr.
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CHEM 341, Survey of Biochemistry or CHEM 395, Biochemistry | 4
cr.
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C S 110G, Computer Literacy | 3
cr.
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MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for Biological and Social Sciences I | 3
cr.
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PHYS 211, 212, General Physics I, II** | 6
cr.
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PHYS 211L, 212L, Physics Laboratory** | 2
cr.
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*CHEM 311, 312, Organic Chemistry I, II (8 credits), may substitute for CHEM 211, CHEM 371.
**PHYS 111, Introduction to Physics for Science and Engineering Majors (4 cr.), may be substituted for PHYS 211, 212, 211L, 212L.
Departmental Requirements
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BIOL 190G, Principles of Biology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 190L, Principles of Biology Laboratory | 1
cr.
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BIOL 220, Botany, or BIOL 222, Zoology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 221, Microbiology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 221L, Microbiology Laboratory | 1
cr.
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BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics | 3
cr.
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BIOL 451, Physiology of Microorganisms | 3
cr.
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BIOL 474, Immunology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 478, Molecular Biology of Microorganisms | 3
cr.
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BIOL 479, Medical Microbiology | 3
cr.
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BIOL 479L, Medical Microbiology Laboratory | 1
cr.
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Four additional credits related to microbiology numbered 300 or above to bring total upper-division credits in biology to 20. These courses should be chosen in consultation with an adviser.
Electives: sufficient to bring total credits to 128 including 55 upper-division.
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