Course Descriptions
(F) offered Fall Semester(S) offered Spring Semester

Bio 101 (F, S) 4 hrs. cr.
General Biology
General treatment of unifying principles of living organisms including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, evolution and ecology. Emphasis on these biological principles as they relate to humans. Three lectures, one 2-hr. lab per week. Fulfills Core Curriculum requirement in Area 3, section A.

Bio 112 (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
Botanical Survey
The diversity of plants, algae, and fungi found worldwide are studied in terms of habitat, morphology, anatomy, terminology, evolution , and classification. Scientific word roots, prefixes, suffixes, word derivatives, and relationships are emphasized, as well as some physiological processes of plants. Two lectures, one 2-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 101.

Bio 121 (F, S) 4 hrs. cr.
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
The first in a two-course sequence in which human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body system approach. Includes the concept of scientific inquiry and the fundamental concepts of cell biology, cell metabolism, and genetics. Three lectures and one, two-hour lab per week. Fulfills the core curriculum requirements in Area 3, Section A for certain Allied Health, Environmental Health, Kinesiology, and Nursing majors.

Bio 122 (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
Zoological Survey
Morphology, physiology and classification of animals with emphasis on the diversity of animals. Two lectures, one 2-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 101.

Bio 201 (S) 4 hrs. cr.
Human Anatomy
A general treatment of human anatomy from the tissue through the organ system levels of organization. The lecture provides the conceptual and organizational framework for laboratory, which utilizes microscopy, dissection, anatomical models, and anatomical software. Three hours of lecture, one 3-hr. lab per week. Credit toward the biology major granted for one anatomy course: Bio 201 or 331. Prerequisite: Bio 101.

Bio 210 (F, S) 4 hrs. cr.
Molecular Biology (Writing Intensive)
Physiological characteristics and function at the molecular levels of both plant and animal cells. Three lectures, one 2-hr. lab per week. Prerequisites: Bio 101 and Chem 102.

Bio 221 (F, S) 5 hrs. cr.
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is a continuation of Bio 121 – Anatomy and Physiology I. A systems approach will be used to emphasize the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of human organization. Three lectures and two, two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Bio 121.

Bio 231 (F, S) 5 hrs. cr.
General and Medical Microbiology
Structure and function of microorganisms. Topics include general principles of microbiology, immunology and identification of microorganisms. Three lectures, two 2-hr. labs per week. Prerequisite: Bio 101 or 121. Chem 100 or 101 strongly recommended.

Bio 240 (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Radiation Biology
Survey of various types of radiation affecting humans, the uses of radiation and methods for monitoring radiation levels. Emphasis on the physiological damage that occurs to tissues following ionizing radiation. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: Five hrs. of chemistry or acceptance into the School of Radiologic Technology.

Bio 261 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Animal Nutrition
Fundamental principles of animal nutrition with special emphasis given to applied nutrition and life-cycle feeding of domestic animals. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Bio 210.

Bio 290 (Demand) 2 hrs. cr.
Research Methods in Biology (Writing Intensive)
Development of investigational and technical skills required in environmental health, biology and related fields. Familiarizes students with research design and statistical analysis. Two hours of lecture per week. Recommended for students who wish to enroll in Bio 499 Problems in Biology. Prerequisite: Bio 101 and Math 140.

Bio 298 (Demand) 1-8 hrs. cr.
Selected Topics in Biology
Specific topic or topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites: Bio 101.

Bio 301 (F) 4 hrs. cr.
Human Physiology
A general treatment of normal human physiology which emphasizes physiological control and homeostasis at the organ system level of organization. Lecture focuses on physiological processes and concepts; the lab emphasizes the measurement of physiological variables. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hr. lab per week. Credit toward the biology major granted for one physiology course: Bio 221, 301, or 431. Prerequisite: Bio 101.

Bio 303 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Computer Applications in Biology
Explores ways in which microcomputers are used to better understand and study biological phenomena. Satisfies the computer literacy requirement for biology and environmental health majors. Prerequisites: Bio 101.

Bio 304 (F, Odd) 3 hrs. cr.
Geographic Information Systems
Explores the expanding use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in ecology, environmental health, and related fields. Satisfies the computer literacy requirement for biology and environmental health majors. Lecture and lab scheduled equivalent to 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: Bio 101. (Cross-listed in Environmental Health)

Bio 305 (F, S) 4 hrs. cr.
Genetics (Writing Intensive)
Introduction to principles of heredity, gene structure, expression and regulation. Emphasis on cytological and molecular approaches to nucleic acid replication, transcription, translation and other genetic mechanisms. Lab exercises illustrate genetic principles and techniques used in modern genetic research. Three lectures, one 2-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 101.

Bio 308 (F,S) 4 hrs. cr.
Pathophysiology
Altered physiological states, the cellular manifestations and causes of disease and adaptation to the alterations. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 221 or 301.

Bio 312 (Summer) 4 hrs. cr.
Environmental Biology (Writing Intensive)
Environmental factors and their interactions with living organisms. Emphasis on human ecology and wise natural resource utilization. Three lectures, one 2-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 101 or 121. (Cross-listed in Environmental Health.)

Bio 316 (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Economic Botany
Economic uses of plants, and present and possible future value of lower plants. Emphasis on economic aspects of higher plants from an agricultural, horticultural and crop selection viewpoint as well as from a view of pharmacological usage, etc. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: Bio 101.

Bio 322 (S) 4 hrs. cr.
Taxonomy of Flowering Plants
Relationships among selected plant groups with emphasis on classification and descriptions of taxa, nomenclature and concepts concerning the evolutionary sequence of various plant characters. Southwestern Missouri flora emphasized. Two lectures, two 2-hr labs per week. Prerequisite: Bio 112.

Bio 331 (F) 5 hrs. cr.
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Fundamental course designed to enhance understanding and appreciation of the structure and adaptations of vertebrates. Emphasis on evolution and the relationship between structure and function. Two lectures, two 3-hr. labs per week. Credit toward the biology major granted for one anatomy course: Bio 201 or 331. Prerequisite: Bio 122.

Bio 332 (F, Even) 4 hrs. cr.
Introduction to Entomology
Collecting methods, taxonomy, life history, morphology and evolution of insects. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 122.

Bio 350 (Demand) 2 hrs. cr.
Techniques in Microbiology
Training in molecular techniques in microbiology through analysis of bacterial antibiotic resistance patterns and their medical ramifications. Includes the origin, incidence, effects, and prevention of antibiotic resistance. Techniques include screening and harvesting plasmid DNA and transference of plasmid DNA. Prerequisite: Bio 231.

Bio 352 (Demand) 1-4 hrs. cr.
Biomes
An in depth study of a selected ecosystem. The interactions between plants and animals with their abiotic environment are studied in the classroom and during an extended field trip usually lasting one week or more. The habitat chosen for study varies from year to year and some trips require physical conditioning or specialized training. Living conditions range from primitive to reasonably comfortable dormitories. Students are required to bear the cost of the trip. Prerequisites: Bio 112, 122 and permission.

Bio 361 (Demand) 4 hrs. cr.
Parasitology
Systematic investigation of the numerous parasites found in vertebrates. Emphasis on life cycles of parasites that infect humans and domestic animals. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 122.

Bio 362 (F, Even) 4 hrs. cr.
Virology
Structure, classification and life cycles of bacterial, animal and plant viruses, their significance in disease (including cancer) and the use of viruses in modern biological research. The laboratory will stress the cultivation of viruses in bacterial and other cells. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisites: Bio 231 and 305.

Bio 364 (F, Odd) 3 hrs. cr.
Cell Biology
A current perspective on cell biology will be addressed by examining various aspects of cell structure and function. Emphasis will be on communication and regulation mechanisms in both normal and abnormal states. In addition, the historical aspects of cell biology research and the techniques used by researchers will be discussed. Specific topics will be chosen each semester depending on current research with the use of primary literature to illustrate important concepts. Prerequisite: Bio 210.

Bio 370 (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Environmental Health
Contemporary environmental health problems and public protection measures, including public health disease prevention and environmental health hazards. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Bio 101 or 121. (Cross-listed in Environmental Health)

Bio 371 (F, Odd) 4 hrs. cr.
Plant Physiology
Introduction to plant physiology emphasizing a review of the cell, plant biochemistry, regulation of plant development and factors producing physiological stress in plants. Three lectures, one 2-hr. lab per week. Prerequisites: Bio 112 and 210.

Bio 380 (S, Odd) 3 hrs. cr.
Epidemiology
Introduction to the concepts, principles and methods useful in the surveillance and investigation of communicable disease. Prerequisites: Bio 101 or 121. (Cross-listed in Environmental Health)

Bio 402 (S) 4 hrs. cr.
General Ecology (Writing Intensive)
Study of plant and animal communities and their interaction within the environment. Emphasis on flora and fauna of Southwest Missouri and soils, climate and other major environmental factors responsible for the distribution and association of plants and animals. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisites: Bio 112 and 122.

Bio 405 (Demand) 3 cr. Hrs.
Bioinformatics
Introduction to the principles and procedures used to obtain and synthesize information from DNA databases. Topics and techniques presented will include similarity searching and determination of homology, alignment, and phylogeny of DNA sequences. This course is offered as part of an interdisciplinary Bioinformatics degree option that includes courses in Computer Information Sciences and Biology, but is not limited to these students. Prerequisite: Bio 305 and CIS 305 or Bio 303 or Bio 304.

Bio 422 (Demand) 5 hrs. cr.
Invertebrate Zoology
Classification, morphology, physiology, development and evolution of invertebrate animals. Three lectures, two 2-hr labs per week. Prerequisite: Bio 122.

Bio 431 (Demand) 4 hrs. cr.
Animal Physiology
Comparative approach to the physiology of animals with emphasis on laboratory studies of both mammalian and non-mammalian vertebrates. Three lectures and one 3-hr lab per week. Credit toward the biology major granted for only one physiology course: Bio 301 or Bio 431.

Bio 433 (S, Even) 4 hrs. cr.
Histology
Detailed study of microscopic structure of animal tissues and organs with special emphasis on mammalian tissue. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week Prerequisite: Bio 201 or 331.

Bio 440 (S, Odd) 4 hrs. cr.
Plant Pathology
Historical significance of plant pathology, the physiological response of plants to abiotic factors, the anatomical and physiological aspects of plant susceptibility to disease and examples of management systems. Includes major diseases caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses. Three lectures, one 2-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 112.

Bio 442 (S, Odd) 5 hrs. cr.
Pathogenic Bacteriology
A study of the structure, identification and pathology of the infectious bacteria. Three hours of lecture and two 2-hr. labs per week. Prerequisite: Bio 231.

Bio 450 (F, S) 1-8 hrs. cr.
Internship in Biology
In conference with a departmental board a half semester in advance, the student shall elect to work and observe in any area of applied biology in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the students training. Prerequisites: At least a junior standing in biology with a minimum of 20 biology hrs and 20 upper division hrs or by permission.

Bio 456 (S, Even) 4 hrs. cr.
Immunology
Cellular and molecular basis of the immune response in vertebrates including structure, induction and regulation of the immune response. Autoimmune disorders, vaccines, transplantation and diagnostic immunology will also be presented. The laboratory will stress the induction and manipulation of the immune response. Three lectures and one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisites: 231 and 305.

Bio 481 (S) 4 hrs. cr.
Aquatic Ecology
Analysis of components of freshwater systems, both impoundment and stream environments. Three hrs. lecture, one 2-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: Bio 122.

Bio 490 (F, S) 1 hr. cr.
Seminar
Instruction on presenting scientific research with discussion and critique of peer reviewed articles. Students will present a seminar of a biological topic. Primarily for biology majors who have completed their graduation application. One meeting per week.

Bio 498 (Demand) 1-5 hrs. cr.
Seminar in Biology
For upper division majors only. Meets regularly a minimum number of hrs. Designed to give specialized instruction in some discipline of biology not covered in other courses. Prerequisites: Junior standing, 20 hrs. in biology and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in biology or permission.

Bio 499 (F, S) 1-3 hrs. cr.
Problems in Biology
Individual work under the supervision of a staff member, with the credit and hrs. to be arranged. Problems may be undertaken in any field of biology, with adequate preparation and the consent of the supervising instructor, department head and school dean. Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 3.0 in 20 hrs. of biology.

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