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This course provides an introduction to modern biology including biological classification, survey of biological diversity and evolutionary relationships, anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and principles of ecology. This course with lab and BI 205 with lab provide a comprehensive two-semester sequence in general biology. REQUIRED FOR ALL BIOLOGY MAJORS. With BI 200L, fulfills Ursuline Core Curriculum Science w/Lab requirement. *SC/DC
The Laboratory is comprised of selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BI 200 including hands on activities which afford students the opportunity to master basic biological principles, skills, and equipment used in experimental inquiry, design, analysis, and reporting. REQUIRED FOR ALL BIOLOGY MAJORS. *SC/DC
This course provides an introduction to modern biology including the basic principles of molecular and cell biology, energy transfer and metabolism, cellular reproduction, genetics, and mechanisms of evolution and origin of life. This course with lab and BI 200 with lab provide a comprehensive two-semester sequence in general biology. REQUIRED FOR ALL BIOLOGY MAJORS
The Laboratory is comprised of selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BI 205 including hands on activities which afford students the opportunity to master basic biological principles, skills, and equipment used in experimental inquiry, design, analysis, and reporting. REQUIRED FOR ALL BIOLOGY MAJORS.
Clinical Microbiology introduces the student to organisms that are seen with the assistance of a microscope. Topics include the biological characteristics, cellular processes, and physiology of microorganisms that are pathogenic, beneficial, or essential to human life; diseases and illnesses caused by viruses or microorganisms; and the human immune system and its ability to fend the body against infections under normal conditions.
Application of basic techniques for culturing, staining, and identifying selected microbial forms.
Although basic mechanisms of Mendelian genetics are reviewed, the focus of this course is molecular genetics. The origin of nucleic acids, DNA replication, RNA transcription, and the process of translation are studied in some detail. Regulation of gene expression and the function of non-structural DNA sequences are also considered. Pre-requisites: Biology fundamental sequence; 2 semesters of College Chemistry; and 3 credits of MAT/MIS. Recommended: MAT 131 College Algebra.
An introduction to methods and techniques of investigating genetic principles, including Mendelian inheritance, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Organisms used in the laboratory are representative of those used in research settings. Pre- or co-requisite: BI 335.
An inquiry into the nature of the immune response at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels. Principles relating to clinical immunology, immunologic responses, and the function and the evolution of the immune system are discussed in terms of underlying experimental studies.
One credit minimum of service learning (no tuition charge) is required for graduation with a major in Biology. (See the College Catalog for rules and restrictions applicable for earning service learning credit.) In Biology this can be accomplished in the junior or senior year by several methods:1) Volunteering within the community in some aspect of biology education. 2) Volunteering in a community organization and conducting research which impacts biologically related issues.3) Being a laboratory assistant in an Ursuline College Biology Lab for a semester. Each option has a particular subset of requirements, one of which is Departmental approval. REQUIRED FOR ALL BIOLOGY MAJORS.
The fine structure, molecular organization, and function of eukaryotic cells, including their relationship to the environment, are examined. Major topics include the origin of eukaryotic cells; protein structure and function; the transport of substances and signaling mechanisms that occur both within and between intra- and extracellular compartments; energy pathways and constraints; and, when possible, disease states resulting from cell dysfunction will be examined.
Selected exercises introduce laboratory techniques of cellular biology. Investigations examine cell structure via microscopy and centrifugation, cellular physiology, and protein isolation and expression.
Readings and discussions focus on one or more of the universal biological principles. Biological concepts from previous course work are integrated using an evolutionary perspective. REQUIRED FOR ALL BIOLOGY MAJORS.
Atomic theory, molecular structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, states of matter, solutions, and applications to daily life, industry, and life processes. Required for science majors. *SC/DC
Selected chemistry experiments. *SC/DC
Chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Required for science majors.
Selected chemistry experiments.
Part one of a two-semester course of study in organic chemistry. Coverage focuses on 1) structural theory of organic chemistry; 2) mechanistic theory of organic reactions; and 3) structure and reactivity profiles of organic compounds. Applications of organic reactions in synthesis and biological chemistry are highlighted.
Selected organic chemistry experiments.
Part two of a two-semester course of study in organic chemistry. Coverage focuses on 1) structural theory of organic chemistry; 2) mechanistic theory of organic reactions; and 3) structure and reactivity profiles of organic compounds. Applications of organic reactions in synthesis and biological chemistry are highlighted.
Selected organic chemistry experiments.
A study of elementary concepts and procedures basic to inquiry in science, sociology, psychology and other areas; frequency distributions, normal distributions; measure of central tendency and dispersion; probability; samples and populations; correlation and regression; chi-square test; analysis of variance, hypothesis testing. A working knowledge of basic algebra is needed. Fulfills Ursuline Core Curriculum Math requirement. *MA/DC
BH 221/L: Organic Chemistry I/L (3,1) • CH 222/L: Organic Chemistry II/L (3,1)
In addition, undergraduate students are also required to complete the Ursuline Core Curriculum.
