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Biological Sciences Courses

BIOL 1102. Foundations of Biology

(fall, spring, summer)
Either semester. Four credits. Three class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period per week. 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 1100's level.

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

BIOL 1103. The Biology of Human Health and Disease

(spring)
First semester. Four credits. Three lecture periods and one 2-hour laboratory. This course may not be combined with BIOL 1102 to satisfy the General Education Group VIII Requirement. Not open for credit to students who have passed.

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 1107. Principles of Biology I

(fall, spring, summer)
Either semester. Please note: Biology 1107 and Biology 1108 may be taken in either order. Four credits. Three class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 1100's level. A course in high school level chemistry or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1127 - 1128 are recommended for students enrolling in Biology 1107.

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 Biology 1107 include dissection of preserved animals.

BIOL 1108. Principles of Biology II

(fall, spring)
Either semester. Please note: Biology 1107 and Biology 1108 may be taken in either order. Four credits. Three class periods and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Students may not receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 1100'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, plant biology, animal and plant diversity, and animal behavior.

BIOL 1109. Topics in Modern Biology

(fall, spring)

Either semester. One credit. One class period. Current enrollment in Biology 1107 or Biology 1108 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 1100's level.

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

BIOL 1110. Introduction to Botany

(fall, spring)

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 1100's level.

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 1195. Special Topics Lecture

(fall, spring)
Either semester. One credit. One class period. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 1107 or Biology 1108 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 1100's level.

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

BIOL 1199. 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: Biology 1107 or Biology 1108 and consent of instructor.

Internship in Biology research.

BIOL 2289. Introduction to Undergraduate Research

(fall,spring)
Either or both semesters. One credit. Open to sophomores. Recommended preparation: Biology 1107 and Biology 1108, or equivalent. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit.

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.

 

This page last updated 31 July 2008