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Biological Sciences Courses

BIOL 102. Foundations of Biology

(fall 2001, spring, summer)
Either semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period. Not open for credit to students who have completed a year of advanced biology in high school. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in Biology at the 100's level. Staff

A laboratory course designed for non-science majors; surveys major biological principles with emphasis on their importance to humans and modern society.

 

BIOL 103. The Biology of Human Health and Disease

(spring)
(Also offered as PVS 103.) First semester. Four credits. Three lecture periods and one 2-hour laboratory. This course may not be combined with BIOL 102 to satisfy the General Education Group VIII Requirement. Not open for credit to students who have passed PATH 103. Staff

A laboratory course which introduces the concepts of biology and their application to the individual, society and humankind by focusing on health and disease issues.

 

BIOL 107. Principles of Biology I

(fall 2001, spring)
Either semester. May be taken in either order. Four credits. Three class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 100's level. A course in high school level chemistry or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 127 are recommended for students enrolling in 107. Terry, Walikonis

A course designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in Biology and related sciences. Topics covered include molecular and cell biology, animal anatomy and physiology Laboratory exercises in BIOL 107 include dissection of preserved animals.

 

BIOL 108. Principles of Biology II

(fall, spring)
Either semester. May be taken in either order. Four credits. Three class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 100's level.

A course designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in Biology and related sciences. Topics covered include: ecology and evolution, genetics, and plant biology.

 

BIOL 110. Introduction to Botany

(fall)
First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 100's level. Goffinet

Structure, physiology and reproduction of seed plants as a basis for an understanding of the broader principles of biology as well as the relation of plants to human life. Includes a survey of the important groups throughout the plant kingdom.

 

BIOL 196. Topics in Modern Biology

(fall 2001, spring)
Either semester. One credit. One class period. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 107 or 108 required. May be repeated for credit with a change in content. Designed primarily for, but not restricted to, honors students. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in Biology at the 100's level.

Readings, lectures, seminars, films and field trips exploring current developments in biology and their social and scientific implications.

 

BIOL 199. Introduction to Biological Research

(fall, spring)
Either semester. Credits not to exceed 3. Hours by arrangement; three laboratory hours for each credit. May be repeated for credit with a change in content. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or 108 and consent of instructor.

Internship in Biology research.

 

BIOL 295. Introduction to Undergraduate Research

(fall 2001, spring)
Either or both semesters. One credit. Open to sophomores. Recommended preparation: BIOL 107 and 108, or equivalent. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit. Terry

Introduction to the variety of research programs in the Life Sciences on the Storrs campus. Required of Sophomore Biology Honor students; also open to students interested in undergraduate research.