BIOLOGY
College of Arts and Sciences
BIOL 1010 General
Biology Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory (4)
A principles course: Concepts relating to scientific methodology, nature
of organic molecules, cell structure, metabolism and energy transfer,
cell division, nature of genes and gene action, evolution, and ecology
are included.
BIOL 1020 General
Biology Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010
A continuation of BIOL 1010: The course includes a survey of the
kingdoms of life including relevant evolutionary concepts. The portion
of the course involving the study of vertebrate animals or emphasizes
selected human systems.
BIOL 2010 Human
Anatomy and Physiology Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory (4)
Primarily designed for students in health and human performance,
psychology, nursing, and allied health programs. Structure and function
of the human body ,with emphasis on cellular structure and function,
tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine
systems.
BIOL 2020 Human
Anatomy and Physiology Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010
Continuation of BIOL 2010. Treats the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune,
respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems, water and electrolyte
balance, human reproduction, growth and development, and human genetics.
BIOL 2050 Medical
Terminology (3)
Prerequisite: One year Freshman English
Not open to students majoring or minoring in biology. An introduction to
medical vocabulary including definition of terms, general usage,
spelling, and pronunciation. Common prefixes, suffixes, word roots,
combining forms, and abbreviations concerned with the health professions
are stressed.
BIOL 2300 Principles
of Microbiology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: One year Biology
An introductory study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans with
particular emphasis on their relationship to infection and disease.
Asepsis, immunity, sterilization, and special problems related to
patients and hospitals. Completion of BIOL 2300 does not substitute for
BIOL 4300 for a Biology major or minor.
BIOL 3060 Animal
Diversity Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010
A comparative study of the taxonomy, functional morphology, development,
ecology, and evolution of representative invertebrate and vertebrate
groups.
BIOL 3070 Plant
Diversity Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010
An evolutionary survey of the plant kingdom (including fungi), involving
a comparative study of the structure, reproduction, life cycle, and
importance of representatives from the various groups.
BIOL 3330 Principles
of Evolution Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010
Designed to impart an understanding of the core concepts in modern
evolutionary theory, and an appreciation of the central position that
theory holds as a theme unifying all sub disciplines of biology.
BIOL 3730 Medical
Microbiology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3300 or BIOL 4300
Knowledge and interpretation which will enable the student to become
proficient in isolating and identifying human pathogens. Bacterial
isolation and morphology will be stressed.
BIOL 3760 Immunology
and Serology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3300 or BIOL 4300
Fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions, and serologic procedures
performed in the clinical laboratory.
BIOL 380A, B Medical
Technology Internship (15 each)
Two semesters of clinical Practicum applying the skills and abilities
learned during the previous six semesters of the curriculum. Students
are assigned to an accredited hospital laboratory.
BIOL 3910 Fundamentals
of Hematology Three hours lecture, six hours laboratory (5)
Prerequisite: BIOL 2020
Study of formed elements of the blood and the mechanism of coagulation
with, an emphasis on normal development and routine evaluation of
material together with development of basic laboratory skills. The use
of statistics in the analysis and interpretation of laboratory data.
BIOL 3940 Fundamentals
of Clinical Analysis Three hours lecture, six hours laboratory (5)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3910 or permission of instructor
Use of proper glassware and reagents; test performance relating to
procedures, instrumentation including maintenance and quality control;
carbohydrate metabolism and renal function are stressed.
BIOL 4040 Histology
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010
Principal mammalian tissues. Primary emphasis is placed on the
recognition of cells and the
relationships within the organs.
BIOL 4050 Field Botany
Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: One year Biology
A study of local vascular plants with emphasis on identification, the
use of manuals, preparation of collections, and distinguishing features
of the major groups.
BIOL 4080 General
Ecology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: One year Biology
A survey of basic ecological principles and processes and their
application of the welfare of humans and their environment. Lecture and
laboratory activities focus on understanding ecosystem dynamics.
Includes statistical analysis of field-collected data.
BIOL 4090 Clinical
Hematology/Phlebotomy I (2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4910
Introduction to fundamental techniques along with practical experience
in the routine clinical hematology section at an affiliated hospital
laboratory. Phlebotomy techniques are taught.
BIOL 4110 Animal
Physiology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1010, BIOL 3060, and one year General Chemistry
A survey of animal physiology with emphasis on mammalian systems. The
molecular and cellular aspects of physiology as they relate to the
function of the organisms are considered. All major systems are
discussed.
BIOL 4120 Plant
Physiology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: One year Biology and General Chemistry
Principal physiological process of plants including mineral nutrition,
photosynthesis, water relation, translocation, respiration, growth
hormones, photo physiology, and biological function of nucleic acids and
proteins.
BIOL 4130 Genetics
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010
Consideration of the principles underlying inheritance in plants and
animals. Application of these principles to population dynamics.
Concepts are taught through problems based on experimental data.
BIOL 4160 Human
Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1020, or BIOL 2020, CHEM 1110
Human Physiology covering the molecular and cellular aspects of
physiology as they relate to the regulation of homeostasis, cellular
metabolism, the nervous system, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory,
renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine.
BIOL 4200 General
Embryology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010
The morphology and physiology of vertebrate development.
BIOL 4290 Clinical
Microbiology (2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 3300, BIOL 3730, BIOL 3760
Practical experience in the routine isolation and identification of
medically significant bacteria, fungi, and parasites using approved
methods at an affiliated hospital laboratory.
BIOL 4300 Bacteriology
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: One year Biology and General Chemistry
An introduction to each of the 10 groups of bacteria. Major emphasis
will be placed on those groups that greatly affect humans through their
beneficial or detrimental attributes.
BIOL 4350 Field
Zoology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060
A survey of the native vertebrate animals, with emphasis on collection,
preservation, identification, and taxonomic relationships.
BIOL 4390 Clinical
Immunohematology/Serology I (2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4930
Practical experience in the current methods of grouping, typing, fetal
screening, transfusion therapy, and serology testing in an affiliated
hospital laboratory.
BIOL 4400 Teaching
Science in High School (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
Objectives of high school courses, lesson plans, evaluations, supplies
and equipment, problem solving, laboratory procedures, textbook
evaluation, liability, visual aids, motivation, classroom organization,
and problem prevention. Thirty hours of field experience are required.
BIOL 4440 Cell and
Molecular Biology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: One year general Biology and General Chemistry
The fundamental role of macro-molecules and cell ultrastructure in
mediating such cellular activities as permeability, excitability,
secretion, cell-cell communications, and energy transduction. The
function of the cell at the molecular level will be emphasized.
BIOL 4450 Recombinant
DNA Technology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of instructor
Instruction of students in the isolation and manipulation of nucleic
acids for the construction and characterization of recombinant DNA
molecules either for the generation of genetic probes or the development
of genetically engineered microorganisms. Emphasis will be placed on the
uses of these tools in biological research, biotechnology, and
diagnostics.
BIOL 4490 Clinical
Chemistry/Urinalysis I (2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4940 or BIOL 4970
Introduction to fundamental techniques along with practical experience
in the routine clinical chemistry/urinalysis section at an affiliated
hospital laboratory.
BIOL 4500 Research Two
to six hours laboratory (2-4)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA,
minimum 3.0 average in Biology; 16 hours of BIOL 3000-4999 level biology
courses.
This course is offered for those who desire to pursue a special study of
some biological problems beyond what is possible in regular courses. The
student is expected to select and plan a research problem and pursue it
to some state of completion. The data are to be written in acceptable
scientific form and available for a seminar. Maximum of eight hours.
BIOL 457B Invertebrate
Zoology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 3060, Senior status and permission of instructor
A study of the diversity of the invertebrates through presentation on
the taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology, and evolution of
selected invertebrate phyla. Emphasis will be placed on invertebrate
phylogeny based on comparative morphology.
BIOL 4590 Clinical
Immunohematology/Serology II (2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4390 or approval of the program director
Emphasis will be placed on equipment maintenance, reporting and
correlation results, quality control and proficiency testing of case
studies, and special procedures in the clinical immunohematology/serology
section of an affiliated hospital laboratory.
BIOL 4600 Parasitology
Three hour lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 and permission of instructor
A survey of the parasitic protozoans, helminths, and arthropods
affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed on morphology,
life-cycles, host- parasite relationships, method of reproduction,
transmission, and control.
BIOL 4690 Clinical
Hematology II (2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4090 or approval of the program director
Emphasis will be placed on equipment maintenance, reporting and
correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case
studies, and special procedures in the clinical hematology section of an
affiliated hospital laboratory.
BIOL 4730 Diagnostic
Microbiology Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 2300 or permission of instructor
Advanced study of the bacteria and viruses which cause human disease.
Students will learn proper procedures for the handling and processing of
patient specimens, with major emphasis on state of the art isolation and
identification of pathogens.
BIOL 4750 Clinical
Laboratory Management/Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Advanced study of the bacteria and viruses which cause human disease.
Students will learn proper procedures for the handling and processing of
patient specimens, with major emphasis on state of the art isolation and
identification of pathogens.
BIOL 4770 Clinical
Pathology/Education/Research (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Clinical interpretation of lecture data and correlation with disease
processes, methodology, and procedures to establish continuing courses,
and proposals for educational and research. Students will prepare and
present a clinical case study paper.
BIOL 4790 Clinical
Chemistry/Urinalysis II (2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4490 or approval of the program director
Emphasis will be placed on equipment maintenance, reporting and
correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case
studies, and special procedures in the clinical chemistry/urinalysis
section of an affiliated hospital laboratory.
BIOL 4810 Wildlife
Management Internship (15)
Prerequisite: Junior or Seniors status
One semester of on-the-job experience in various phases of wildlife or
fisheries management. Students are assigned as trainees to an
APSU-approved agency.
BIOL 4820
Environmental Education Internship (15)
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status
One semester of on-the-job experience in planning and implementing
environmental education programs. Students are assigned as trainees to
an APSU-approved agency.
BIOL 484A, B
Radiological Laboratory Internship (15 each)
Two semesters of internship providing practical application of the
skills and abilities in radiologic technology. Students are assigned to
an accredited hospital in a designated technology area of diagnostic
radiology, nuclear medicine, computerized axial tomography, ultrasound,
nuclear magnetic resonance, Positron emission tomography, and radiation
therapy.
BIOL 4890 Clinical
Microbiology II (2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4290 or approval of the program director
Emphasis will be placed on equipment maintenance, reporting and
correlating results, quality control and proficiency testing, case
studies, and special procedures in the clinical
bacteriology/mycology/parasitology section of an affiliated hospital
laboratory.
BIOL 4910 Hematology
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3910
A continuation of BIOL 3910. The study of anemia, leukemia, special
stains and tests, enzyme deficiencies, autoimmune disorders, genetic
abnormalities, and coagulation disorders.
BIOL 4920 Urinalysis
and Body Fluids Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3940
The study of physiological, chemical, and physical aspects of urine;
microscopic examination, specimen collection, and handling of spinal
fluid gastric fluid, transudate, and exudates, and other body fluids.
BIOL 4930 Medical
Serology Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 3760 and acceptance into the Senior Year (clinical
phase) or permission of instructor. Study of laboratory procedures
(theory and practicum) in clinical serology including ASO, CRP, RPR,
ELISA, IT, and other important diagnostic tests.
BIOL 4940 Clinical
Analysis I Three hours lecture, six hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 3940 and acceptance into the Senior Year (clinical
phase) or permission of instructor. Study of protein metabolism,
enzymes, liver functions, and lipid metabolism emphasizing accepted
clinical laboratory determinations and correlating significance of test
results with pathological states.
BIOL 4950
Immunohematology Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4910
The immunological aspects of erythrocytes and other cells in the context
of blood grouping systems, donor selection, specimen collection,
processing, component preparation, compatibility testing, and
transfusions. HLA systems, adverse reactions, and data management are
covered.
BIOL 4970 Clinical
Analysis II Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 4940 and acceptance into the Senior Year (clinical
phase) or permission of instructor The study of lipoprotein,
electrolytes, and blood gases with introduction to endocrinology,
vitamins, toxicology, gastric fluid, and cerebrospinal fluid. Clinical
significance and correlation of results with pathological states will be
emphasized.
BIOL 4980 Medical
Mycology/Parasitology Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory (4)
Prerequisite: BIOL 4600 or permission of instructor Designed to
introduce the student to fundamental techniques used in the isolation
and identification of medically important fungi, the recovery and
identification of human parasites.
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