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2006-2007
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BIOL 311
Genetics and Lab
BIOL 103 Biology of Addiction and Lab  [nonmajors] BIOL 312 Vertebrate Physiology and Lab
BIOL 107 Environmental Biology and Lab [nonmajors] BIOL 321 Microbiology and Lab
BIOL 109 Human Biology and Lab [nonmajors] BIOL 335 Invertebrate Zoology and Lab
BIOL 111 Principles of Biology I and Lab BIOL 362 Biology Seminar
BIOL 112 Principles of Biology II and Lab BIOL 367 Pharmacology
BIOL 381 Animal Behavior
BIOL 211 Vertebrate Embryology and Lab BIOL 412 General Ecology and Lab
BIOL 212 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Lab BIOL 413 Parasitology and Lab
BIOL 216 Botany and Lab BIOL 414 Animal Histology and Lab
BIOL 217 Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab BIOL 415 Immunology and Lab
BIOL 218 Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab BIOL 421 Cell/Molecular Biology and Lab
BIOL 236 Nutrition BIOL 451 Neuroscience and Lab
BIOL 240 Introduction to Bioinformatics (same as CS 240)
BIOL 461
BIOL 462
Independent Research I and II
BIOL 246 Evolution BIOL 463
BIOL 464
BIOL 465
Mentored Research I, II and III
BIOL 275 Biological Career Choices BIOL 490-95 Special Topics in Biology
BIOL 492
BIOL 494
BIOL 495
Topics: Integrated Immune Sys
Topics: Molecular Biology of Cancer
Introduction to Bioinformatics
BIOL 499
Senior Comprehensives

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BIOL 103. BIOLOGY OF ADDICTION (formerly Alcoholism and Drug Use)
In this course, we will cover the biological effects of alcohol and drugs on human organ systems, particularly the nervous, digestive, excretory and reproductive systems.  We will discuss the psychological and sociological consequences of these effects.  The use of drugs in both therapeutic and pathologic situations will be explored, and modalities of recovery will be discussed.  With the laboratory component, this course fulfills university graduation requirements for a science course.   Corequisite: BIOL 103L.  Offered in the Spring semester.  Professor:  Dr. Stan Eisen.  One semester; three credits.

BIOL 103L:  BIOLOGY OF ADDICTION LABORATORY  (Same as NSCI 193L)
In this course, we will examine the anatomy and physiology of organ systems affected by alcohol and other psychoactive drugs of abuse.  We will use fruit flies as a model to determine the effects of alcohol on their physiology and reproductive success.  We will conduct two experiments on human volunteers: Effects of caffeine on the cardiovascular system; and the effects of ethanol on balance, equilibrium, and judgement.  With the laboratory component, this course fulfills university graduation requirements for a science course.  Offered in the Spring semester.  Professor: Dr. Stan Eisen
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 103. One semester; one credit, 

BIOL 107. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment. The course provides the scientific basis for understanding how environmental systems work. Topics include discussion of the economic impact and consequences of the disruptions of natural systems; the importance of public policy; and how environmental issues are linked to our everyday life. Designed for non-majors. Corequisite: BIOL 107L. Offered in the Fall semester.  Professor:  Bro. Edward Salgado, Dr. Stan Eisen, or Dr. Sandra Thompson-Jaeger
One semester; three credits.
BIOL 107L. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY
A combination of laboratory experiences and field trips to illustrate the principles covered in BIOL 107.  Visits to sewage treatment plant, pest control center, land fill, and forests will be scheduled when possible.  Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 107. Offered in the Fall Semester. One semester; one credit.
BIOL 109. HUMAN BIOLOGY
A systematic study of the developmental structure and function of the human organism, including the anatomy and physiology of each organ system, and common problems that may occur in each. Genetics, evolution, and ecology are also studied. Designed for non-majors. Corequisite: BIOL 109L. Offered in Fall semester and Evening Program. 
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 109L. HUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 109. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 109. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 111. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I. 
The first half of a comprehensive study of contemporary biology, this semester covers biochemistry, cytology, photosynthesis, energy metabolism, cell division, development, genetics, evolution, systematics and taxonomy of viruses, monerans, protists, and plant diversity. Includes three lectures and one discussion session per week. Corequisites: BIOL 111L and CHEM 101 or higher.  Offered in both Fall and Spring semesters. 
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 111L. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I LABORATORY. 
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 111.  Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 111. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 112. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II. 
Continuation of BIOL 111, this semester covers systematics and taxonomy of fungi and animals, anatomy and physiology of eukaryotic organisms, embryology, and ecology. Includes three lectures and one discussion session per week.  Prerequisite: BIOL 111. Corequisite: BIOL 112L. Offered in the Spring semester and usually in Summer Term II. 
One semester; three credits
BIOL 112L. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II LABORATORY. 
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 112. Prerequisite BIOL 111L.  Corequisite: and BIOL 112. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 211. VERTEBRATE EMBRYOLOGY
A study of human embryology with emphasis on the fundamental development processes common to vertebrate embryos. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, and development of the embryo from zygote through the differentiation of the neural tube. The second half of the course is devoted to the development of selected human organ systems including the nervous system, sense organs, and the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, and urogenital systems. Prerequisite: Grades of "C" or better in BIOL 111 and 112. Corequisite: BIOL 211L. Offered in the Fall semester.  Professor: Dr. Anna Ross
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 211L. VERTEBRATE EMBRYOLOGY LABORATORY
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 211. Histological, preserved, and selected living materials are studied to illustrate gametogenesis, fertilization, and development of the vertebrate embryo from zygote through the differentiation of organ systems in amphibian, avian, and mammalian embryos. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 211. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 212. COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY
A study of the structural and functional evolution of selected organ systems in representative vertebrates. The first part of the course reviews the phylogenetic relationships among the vertebrates. In the remainder of the course, structures and their organizations are interpreted in terms of their embryological development, phylogeny, and functional adaptations. Prerequisite: Grades of "C" or better in BIOL 111 and 112.  Corequisite: BIOL 212L. Offered in the Spring semester.   Professor: Dr. Anna Ross
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 212L. COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY LABORATORY
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 212. Dissection of preserved representative specimens including shark, amphibian, and cat is required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 212. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 216. BOTANY.
A comprehensive study of the principles of botany. Recent knowledge of plant physiology, genetics, and anatomy are discussed. Topics on plant distribution, ecology and evolution, as well as a review of the major groups of plants and their life cycles are included. Prerequisite: BIOL 112. Corequisite: BIOL 216L. Offered in even numbered Spring semesters.   Professor: Bro. Edward Salgado
One semester; three credits
BIOL 216L. BOTANY LABORATORY.
Laboratory experience to illustrate the principles of plant physiology, anatomy and ecology. The course includes field trips and data gathering at a variety of forest communities. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 216.  One semester; one credit
BIOL 217. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
The first half of a study of the various levels of organization of the human body. The first semester covers cells, cell metabolism, tissues and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems. Prerequisites: Grades of "C" or better in BIOL 111 and 112, CHEM 113.   Corequisite: BIOL 217L. Offered in the Fall semester.   Professor: Dr. Anna Ross
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 217L. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY.
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 217. Dissection of a preserved mammalian specimen is required. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 217.  One semester; one credit
BIOL 218. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II.
A continuation of BIOL 217, this semester covers the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. Students will be responsible for a nominal fee to cover the required CPR course. Prerequisites: BIOL 217 and CHEM 113. Corequisite: BIOL 218L. Offered in the Spring semester.   Professor Dr. Anna Ross
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 218L. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LABORATORY.
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 2l8. Dissection of a preserved mammalian specimen is required. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 218.  One semester; one credit 
BIOL 236. NUTRITION.
The basic principles of nutrition are studied with particular emphasis on their applications to human health and development. This course includes a study of the essential nutrients; current and past U.S. dietary trends; relationship of RDA's and diets to health disease and the leading causes of death; changes in individual nutrient requirements based on factors such as age, gender, heredity, environment, etc.; governmental legislation regarding food labels, processing additives, contaminants, preservatives, and dietary guidelines; and a personal assessment of one's own eating habits, requirements and potential health problems. Outside reading materials related to current nutritional "trends" will be assigned.  Prerequisite: BIOL 112. Offered in even-numbered Fall semesters.  Professor: Dr. Sandra Thompson-Jaeger.
One semester; three credits
BIOL 240.  INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS.  (Same as CS  240)
The course considers introductory topics in bioinformatics. Topics include the structure of DNA, string representation in PERL, data searches, pairwise alignments, substitution patterns, protein structure prediction and modeling, proteomics and the use of web-based tools for topics in bioinformatics. Offered in the spring semester of even numbered years. (Same as CS  240) Prerequisite: BIOL 111. 
One semester; three credits
BIOL 246. EVOLUTION
Investigation of the evidence, proponents and theories of organic evolution, with emphasis on modern contributions to the understanding of speciation.  Prerequisite: BIOL 112.  Offered in odd numbered Spring Semesters.  Professor: Bro. Edward Salgado
One semester; three credits
BIOL 275. BIOLOGICAL CAREER CHOICES.
Student will visit working biologists and explore a variety of career choices in the biological sciences. The actual choices will be tailored to the interests of the students and availability of local veterinarians, researchers, wildlife biologists, physicians and allied health professionals. 
Offered in the Spring semester. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Pass/Fail Grading.  Professor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
One semester; one credit
BIOL 311. GENETICS
A study of the structure and function of nucleic acids in viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Basic concepts, principles, and applications of classical, molecular, and population genetics. Topics in clinical, agricultural, developmental, behavioral, and immunogenetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 112 and a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 212. Corequisite: BIOL 311L.  Offered in the Fall semester.  Professor: Dr. Sandra Thompson-Jaeger
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 311L. GENETICS LABORATORY. 
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 311. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 311. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 312. VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY. 
A study of the biochemical and biophysical mechanism underlying vertebrate, especially human, function at all levels.  Emphasis is placed on the role of membranes, nerves, and hormones in maintaining homeostasis.  Students will be required to participate in a trip to the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory for one weekend in March or April. Prerequisite: CHEM 211; Recommended: PHYS 201. Corequisite: BIOL 312L.  Offered in the Spring semester (Fall semester starting 2007).  Professor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
One semester; three credits
BIOL 312L. VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY.
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 312. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 312. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 321.  MICROBIOLOGY.
A study of microbial biochemistry, molecular biology, morphology, physiology, metabolism, growth and growth control, taxonomy, diversity, genetics, evolution, ecology and immunology with emphasis on bacteria and viruses.  Topics in medical, veterinary, food, industrial, and environmental microbiology.  Prerequisites: BIOL 112 Principles of Biology II, CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I, and Junior or Senior standing.  Corequisite: BIOL 321L.  Offered in the Spring semester.  Professor: Dr. Sandra Thompson-Jaeger
One semester; three credits
BIOL 321L.  MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY.
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 321.  Corequisite: BIOL 321.  Offered in the Spring semester.
One semester; one credit
BIOL 335. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
Taxonomy, ecology, evolution, morphology, and physiology of invertebrate phyla. 
Prerequisite: BIOL 112 and Junior or Senior status. Corequisite: BIOL 335L. Offered in even numbered Fall Semesters.  (Alternates with Parasitology.)  Professor: Dr. Stan Eisen
One semester: three credits 
BIOL 335L. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY LABORATORY
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles in BIOL 335.  Students are required to participate in the Gulf Coast field trip. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 335. 
One semester: one credit 
BIOL 362. BIOLOGY SEMINAR
Seminar series in which research scientists are invited to discuss their current research. Students are expected to submit a research proposal which they will use as the basis for their mandatory senior research project.  Required of Junior Biology majors.  Prerequisite: BIOL 275, Junior standing, and minimum GPA 2.0.  Offered in the Spring semester.   Professor: Dr. Mary Ogilvie
One semester; one credit 
BIOL 367. PHARMACOLOGY
An introduction to the structure, mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic uses and adverse reactions of prototypic agents from the major categories of drugs.  Prerequisite: CHEM 212, BIOL 217 and 218 or BIOL 312.  Offered in odd numbered Fall semesters.   Professor: Dr. Sandra Thompson-Jaeger
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 381. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
The study of the mechanisms and evolution of animal behavior. Topics include methods for the observation and quantification of the behavior, natural selection and evolution of behavior, behavior genetics, neural and physiological mechanisms of behavior, communication, aggression, sexual reproduction, mating systems, and interspecific behavioral interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, and 4 additional hours in Biology. Offered in even numbered Spring semesters.  Professor: Dr. Anna Ross
One semester; three credits
BIOL 412. GENERAL ECOLOGY
Study of the principles of ecology. Topics to be studied include population organization, demographics and regulation, community and ecosystem structure, coactions and change; abiotic factors, cycles of matter, energy flow and characteristics of biomes. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 212, and Junior or Senior standing. Offered in even numbered Fall semesters.  Professor: Bro. Edward Salgado
One semester; three credits
BIOL 412L. GENERAL ECOLOGY LABORATORY. 
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 412. The course includes data gathering in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and field trips to ecologically important urban sites. Students are required to participate in the Gulf Coast field trip.  Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 412.
One semester; one credit
BIOL 413. PARASITOLOGY
A study of the morphology, taxonomy, life cycle, distribution, economic importance and control of parasites of man and other animals. Prerequisites: BIOL 112 and Junior or Senior standing. Corequisite: BIOL 413L.  (Alternates with Invertebrate Zoology.)  Offered in odd numbered Fall semesters.  Professor: Dr. Stan Eisen
One semester; three credits
BIOL 413L. PARASITOLOGY LABORATORY. 
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 413. Students conduct surveys to study the distribution of parasites and conduct long-term studies on the pathology of parasitic infection. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 413. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 414. ANIMAL HISTOLOGY
A study of the microscopic and ultramicroscopic structure of vertebrate (primarily mammalian) tissues and organs, i.e., microscopic anatomy. Special emphasis is placed on the relation of structure to function. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112, four additional hours in Biology, and Junior or Senior standing; Corequisite: BIOL 414L.  Offered in odd numbered Spring semesters.  Professor: Dr. Anna Ross
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 414L. ANIMAL HISTOLOGY LABORATORY. 
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 414. Corequisite: BIOL 414. 
One semester; one credit 
BIOL 415. IMMUNOLOGY.
The study of antigens, antibodies, organs and cells involved in humoral and cell-mediated immunity; immunologic techniques are discussed as well as autoimmunity and AIDS. Prerequisites: BIOL 112 and CHEM 212.  Recommended: BIOL 311.  Corequisite: BIOL 415L. Offered in the Fall semester.  Professor: Dr. Mary Ogilvie
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 415L. IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY
Laboratory experience to illustrate and explain the principles covered in BIOL 415. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 415. 
One semester; one credit 
BIOL 421. CELL/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
A study of eukaryotic cell structures and functions. Special emphasis is placed on the role that biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids play in the molecular biology of metabolic regulation. The clinical and molecular nature of cancer is also discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 112 and CHEM 212. Recommended: BIOL 311. Offered in the Spring semester.  Professor: Dr. Mary Ogilvie
One semester; three credits
BIOL 421L. CELL/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY
Laboratory experiences will demonstrate the concepts covered in BIOL 421. Experiments will employ techniques such as PCR, bacterial transformation, amplification and restriction mapping of plasmid DNA, western blotting and affinity chromatography.  Corequisite: BIOL 421. 
One semester; one credit
BIOL 451. NEUROSCIENCE
This course will investigate the field of neuroscience with emphasis on the neuroanatomy of the mammalian brain.  Also contained within this course will be the study of neurophysiology and neuropharmacology using both vertebrate and invertebrate central and peripheral nervous systems.  Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. BIOL 312 and CHEM 312 are recommended.  Corequisite: BIOL 451L. Offered in the Fall semester (Spring semester starting 2008).  Professor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 451L. NEUROSCIENCE LABORATORY. 
This laboratory is designed to complement the Neuroscience lecture course. Neuroanatomy will be taught at both the gross and microscopic level. Experiments and demonstrations will be used to study neurophysiology and neuropharmacology concepts. Corequisite: BIOL 451.
One semester; one credit
BIOL 461. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH I. 
Under the guidance of a faculty member, senior students design and conduct an organized research project usually requiring 100-150 in-lab hours. Course emphases include experimental design, controls, analysis of results, use of professional literature, and the writing of a draft of a journal-quality paper. Prerequisites: BIOL 275, 362, permission of the Chair or Course Director, and Senior standing.  Offered in the fall semester if needed.  Professor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
One semester; one credit
BIOL 462. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH II.
A continuation of BIOL 461, the students prepare to present their results in three forms - a final paper, an oral presentation at a public forum, and a poster session on campus.  Prerequisite: BIOL 461 and Senior standing. Offered in the Spring semester.  Professor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
One semester; one credit
BIOL 463. MENTORED RESEARCH I. 
Research projects are conducted under the guidance of a practicing researcher, generally off campus, but under some circumstances mentored research may be conducted at CBU.  Research is performed during the summer preceding the senior year.  Mentored research I usually requires 200-300 in-lab hours. Students are required to attend group discussions and participate in tutorial meetings or correspondence with the course director. Students normally register for Mentored Research I during one of the summer terms. Students unable to begin their research during the summer will need permission of the course director to register for Mentored Research I and II concurrently during the Fall semester. Students are required to take the ETS Biology II exam as a requirement for graduation. Prerequisites: BIOL 362, Senior standing, and permission of the instructor.  Offered in the Summer and Fall semesters.  Professor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
One semester; one credit
BIOL 464. MENTORED RESEARCH II.
This course is a continuation of Mentored Research I. During this course the students will meet weekly to discuss their research results and analyze their data. Project results will be presented in a formal paper by the end of the Fall semester. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 463. Offered in the Fall semester.  Professor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
One semester; two credits
BIOL 465. MENTORED RESEARCH III.
During this course the students will present the results of their work in a public forum as an oral paper and in a poster session on campus.  Prerequisite: BIOL 464. Offered in the Spring semester.  Professor: Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald
One semester; two credits.
BIOL 490-495. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY. 
Selected topics of interest. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
One semester; one to four credits
BIOL 490.  SPECIAL TOPICS: PRINCIPLES OF TOXICOLOGY
A basic introduction to the general principles of toxicology and their application to clinical toxicology and pharmacology. Topics include toxicology history, classification, pharmacokinetics, biotransformation reactions and toxic response. Toxic agents are discussed in relation to: skin and mucous membranes, blood, cardiovascular system, liver function, kidney function, cell metabolism, locomotory system and skeleton, central nervous system and autonomic nervous system. Consideration of specific toxic and therapeutic agents will include discussions of exposure, pharmacokinetics and mode of action. Prerequisite: BIOL 112 and CHEM 212. Occasionally offered in the Summer (most recently in Summer 2000; not currently scheduled). 
One semester; three credits.
BIOL 492. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY: THE INTEGRATED IMMUNE SYSTEM.
This course focuses on recent advances in our understanding of how the innate immune system controls the initiation, and shapes the nature of the adaptive immune system, in response to various types of infectious pathogens.  Prerequisites:  Chem 211-212 (Organic Chemistry) and Biol 415 (Immunology) or permission of instructor.  Occasionally offered in the Summer (Summer 2001 June Day Term.  Professor:  Dr. Bill Walker, Dept. of Immunology, St. Jude Research Hospital).
One semester; three credits 
BIOL 494. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER
These lectures are designed for students interested in the basic science of cancer primarily on the molecular level; selected topics in molecular science associated with oncology will be discussed including review of the physiology and biochemistry of DNA (gene expression associated with cell growth); epidemiology of cancer; carcinogenesis (chemical, radiation and virus); proto-oncogenes and oncogenes (activation); tumor suppressor genes (inactivation); growth signaling pathways in cancer; stem cells, hematopoesis and leukemia;  endocrinology and cancer; immunology of cancer; cytokine and cancer; chromosome and cancer; molecular pharmacology of cancer chemotherapy.  Prerequisites:  Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physiology.  Occasionally offered in the Summer (Summer 2003 June Day Term.  Professor:  Dr. Augustinus Rinaldy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY and Max Planck Institute, Freiburg, Germany).
One semester; three credits
BIOL 495   INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS
The course discusses elementary topics in bioinformatics.  Topics include the basics of molecular genetics, the biological aspects of bioinformatics, data searches, algorithms for pairwise alignments, and substitution patterns.  The course will include lectures by professionals who use bioinformatics in their research.  Students will use web-based tools for topics in bioinformatics.  Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing. Offered as needed (Spring 2004).  Professors: Dr. Eisen and Dr. Yanushka. 
One semester; one credit. 
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  • BIOL 499. SENIOR COMPREHENSIVES
    First semester seniors are required to take a comprehensive examination on selected fields of biology (ETS Major Field Test in Biology).  A passing score is required for graduation. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; zero credit
    Minor in Biology:  A minor in Biology requires BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 (with labs) plus 15 hours in BIOL courses numbered 200 or above including 7 hours in BIOL courses numbered 300 or above15 hours in BIOL courses numbered 200 or above and earned at CBU. 
     

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