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Division of Life Sciences
Complete List of Course Descriptions (Fall and Spring offerings), please see below:
The following is a list of undergraduate courses offered by the Division of Life Sciences. The courses are arranged according to departmental affiliation. You may also consult the online Catalog, the online Schedule of Classes, or the course synopsis for more information. General Biology 01:119:115, 116, and 117 (formerly 01:119:101 and 102) are the only 100-level life science courses that count towards a major or minor in Biological Sciences.
Biological Sciences Courses (01:119)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 01:119:101-102 |
General Biology (4, 4) No longer offered- This course is now 01:119:115, 116, and 117 |
| 01:119:103 |
Principles of Biology (4) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:119:115 - 116 |
General Biology (4,4) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:119:117 |
Biological Research Laboratory (2) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:119:120 |
STEM Success Seminar (1.5) (Fall Synopsis ) |
| 01:119:127, 128 |
Anatomy & Physiology: Health Sciences (4,4) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
|
01:119:131, 132 |
Microbiology for the Health Sciences & lab (3,1) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) Microbiology for the Health Sciences (Sec. 2 only) (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
|
01:119:150 |
Biology, Society, and Biomedical Issues (3) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
|
01:119:154 |
Genetics, Law, and Social Policy (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
|
01:119:155 |
Human Genetics (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
|
01:119:160 |
Biology, Society, and Ecological Issues (3) ( Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
|
01:119:182 |
Essentials of Human Reproduction (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:119:195 |
Brain, Mind, and Behavior (3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
|
01:119:199 |
Preparation for General Biology (4) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:119:201, 202 |
Independent Study In Biology (1-3) ( Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:119:204 |
Outreach in Biology (1) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:119:205 |
Internship in the Life Sciences (3) (Fall and Spring and Summer Synopsis) |
|
01:119:307, 308,406, 407 |
Research In Biology (1-4) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:119:401 |
Clinical Practicum in the Health Professions (3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:119:408, 409 |
Honors In Biology (3-6) ( Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:119:410 |
Honors Communication in Biology (1) (Spring Synopsis) |
Cell Biology and Neuroscience Courses (01:146)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 01:146:201 - 202 |
Independent Study in CBN (1-3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:245 |
Fundamentals of Neurobiology (3) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:270 |
Fundamentals of Cell & Developmental Biology (3) (Spring Synopsis) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:146:295 |
Essentials of Cell Biology and Neuroscience (3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:307 - 308 |
Research in Cell Biology and Neuroscience (1-3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:322 |
Human Histology (4) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:328 |
Human Parasitology (3) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:329 |
Human Parasitology Lab (1) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:340 |
Virology (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:146:356 |
Systems Physiology (3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:357 |
Systems Physiology Laboratory (1) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:405 |
Honors Seminar (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:406 - 407 |
Research In Cell Biology and Neuroscience (1-3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:408 - 409 |
Honors Research (3-6) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
|
01:146: 410- 411 |
Research Thesis in CBN I and II (3,3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:445 |
Advanced Neurobiology I (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:146:447 |
Advanced Neurobiology II (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:456 |
Advanced Physiology (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:146:464 |
Topics In Cell Biology and Neuroscience (3) Stem Cells and Spinal Cord Injury (Fall Synopsis) Discoveries in Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:470 |
Advanced Cell Biology I (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:146:471 |
Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:472 |
Advanced Developmental Biology (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:474 |
Immunology (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:146:475 |
Lab in Immunology (1) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:478 |
Molecular Biology (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:146:480 |
Advanced Cell Biology II (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
Genetics Courses (01:447)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 01:447:201, 202 |
Independent Study In Genetics (1 - 3, 1 - 3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:447:203 |
Honors Computational Genetics (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:447:216 |
Analysis of Scientific Literature (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:245 |
Introduction to Cancer (3) (Fall Synopsis / Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:302 |
Quantitative Biology & Bioinformatics (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:303 |
Computational Genetics for Big Data (3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:307, 308 |
Research In Genetics (BA,BA) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:315 |
Introduction to Research In Genetics (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:352 |
Genome Evolution (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:447:354 |
Social, Legal and Ethical Implications of the New Genetics (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:447:356 |
Evolutionary Medicine (3) (Fall Synopsis ) |
| 01:447:370 |
Developmental Genetics (3) (Fall Synopsis l Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:380 |
Genetics (4) : (Fall and Spring Synopsis (Sec.1- 15, Honors), Fall and Spring Synopsis (Sec.16-21) |
| 01:447:382 |
Genetics Laboratory (1) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:384 |
Genetic Analysis I (4) ( Fall Synopsis ) |
| 01:447:385 |
Genetic Analysis II (4) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:390 |
General Microbiology (4) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis ) |
| 01:447:392 |
Pathogenic Microbiology (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:403, 404 |
Seminar In Genetics (1, 1) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis ) |
| 01:447:405 |
Honors Seminar In Genetics (1) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:406, 407 |
Research In Genetics (BA, BA) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:408, 409 |
Honors In Genetics (3 - 6, 3 - 6) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:410 |
Research in Genetics Writing Intensive (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:414 |
Thesis Writing and Communication in Genetics (a href="/courses?viewarticle=&id=291:447-414-thesis%20–writing-and-comm-in-gen%20&catid=291:genetics-2">"all Synopsis) |
| 01:447:415 |
Thesis Writing and Communication in Genetics (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:430 |
Effective Communication Skills in Genetics (3) ( Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:451 |
Genomes (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:447:460 |
Genetics of Compulsive Behavior (3) ( Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:465 |
Genetic Approaches and Research Analysis (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:447:470 |
Evolutionary Developmental Biology (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:479 |
Special Topics In Genetics (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:484 |
Behavioral and Neural Genetics (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:486 |
Evolutionary Genetics (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:447:488 |
Genetic Counseling Rotation (3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447 489 - 490 |
Advanced Independent Study In Genetics (3) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:447:495 |
Cancer (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Courses (01:694):
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 01:694:214 |
Introduction to Research In Molecular Biology (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:215 |
Honors Introduction to Research In Molecular Biology (4) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:694:230 |
Analytical Methods in Biology (3) (Fall and Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:281, 282 |
Sophomore Laboratory Research (BA,BA) ( Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis ) |
| 01:694:301 |
Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3) ( Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:313 |
Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (1) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:315 |
Introduction to Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Research (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:316 |
Honors Introduction to Research In Molecular Biology (4) ( Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:694:381, 382 |
Undergraduate Laboratory Research (BA,BA) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:383 |
MBB Seminar, Careers in Science (1) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:694:407 - 408 |
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3, 3) ( Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:411 |
Molecular Pathways and Signal Transduction (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:694:412 |
Proteomics and Functional Genomics (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:413 |
Chromatin and Epigenomics (3) (Fall synopsis) |
| 01:694:420 |
Special Topics in MBB: (3) (Fall Synopsis) |
| 01:694:421 |
Special Topics in MBB: Biology of Aging (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:421 |
Special Topics in MBB: Membrane Dynamics in Health and Disease (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:421 |
Special Topics in MBB: Sickle Cell Anemia (3) ( Spring Syllabus) |
| 01:694:481, 482 |
Advanced Undergraduate Laboratory Research (BA,BA) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:484 |
MBB Seminar, Research Presentations (1) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:489, 490 |
Literature Research In Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3, 3) (Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:492 |
Gene Regulation In Cancer and Development (3) (Spring Synopsis) |
| 01:694:495, 496 |
Honors Laboratory Research (6, 6) ( Fall Synopsis | Spring Synopsis) |
Exercise Science Courses (01:377):
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 01:377:213 |
Functional Human Anatomy (4) (no lab credit, credit not given for this and 01:377:424 or 11:067:391 or 377:223 or 224) -no longer offered with this course number effective Fall 2021- see below |
| 01:377:223 | Functional Human Anatomy (3) (credit not given for this and 01:377:424 or 11:067:391 or 377:213) |
| 01:377:224 | Functional Human Anatomy Lab (1) (no lab credit, can count as lower level elective credit) |
| 01:377:370, 371 | Exercise Physiology and Lab (3, 1 credit lab) |
The following courses are offered by departments outside of the Division of Life Sciences and are electives approved to count towards a major in the Biological Sciences.
Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources Courses (11:216)
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
|
11:216:240
|
Behavioral Biology (4) (No lab credit)
|
|
11:216:251
|
Fundamentals of Evolution (3)
|
|
11:216:269
|
Evolution of Animal Behavior (3)
|
|
11:216:302
|
Parasite Ecology (4) (includes lab)
|
|
11:216:317
|
Conservation Ecology (3)
|
|
11:216:323
|
Ornithology (4) (includes lab)
|
|
11:216:324
|
Invertebrate Zoology (4) (includes lab)
|
|
11:216:325
|
Vertebrate Zoology (4) (includes lab)
|
|
11:216:332
|
Plant Ecology (4) (includes lab)
|
|
11:216:335
|
Freshwater Ecology (4) (includes lab) (previously Limnology)
|
|
11:216:351
|
Principles of Ecology (3)
|
|
11:216:352
|
Principles of Ecology Lab (1, Lab credit)
|
|
11:216:353 |
Experimental Evolution (4) (includes Lab) |
|
11:216:360
|
Animal Physiological Ecology (3)
|
|
11:216:401
|
The Evolution of Eukaryotes (3)
|
|
11:216:405
|
Evolution of Infectious Diseases (3)
|
|
11:216:406 |
Pollination Ecology (4, Lab credit) |
|
11:216:411
|
Plant Diversity and Evolution (3)
|
|
11:216:412
|
Plant Diversity and Evolution Lab (1, Lab credit)
|
|
11:216:421 |
Wetland Ecology (4, Lab) |
|
11:216:422 |
Soil Organismal Diversity (3) ( Effective Sp 2020) |
|
11:216:423
|
Fundamentals of Genomics (3)
|
|
11:216:428
|
Conversational Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems (3)
|
|
11:216:441
|
Animal Behavior (3)
|
|
11:216:451
|
Global Change Ecology (3)
|
|
11:216:454
|
Molecular Ecology (3)
|
|
11:216:464 |
Wildlife Conservation and Ecology (4) (Includes Lab) |
|
11:216:469
|
Wildlife Diseases (3)
|
|
11:216:486
|
Principles of Evolution (3)
|
|
11:216:487 |
Urban Ecology (3) |
|
11:216:488
|
Restoration Ecology (4) (includes lab)
|
Animal Science Courses (11:067):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:067:300 | Integrative Physiology (4) (credit not given for this and 01:146:356 or 357) (includes Lab -effective Spring 2017) |
| 11:067:300 | Integrative Physiology (4) (credit not given for this and 01:146:356) (prior to Spring 2017) |
| 11:067:301 | Integrative Physiology Laboratory (1) (credit not given for this and 01:146:357) (no longer offered effective Spring 2017) |
| 11:067:327 | Animal Reproduction (3) |
| 11:067:391 | Comparative Mammalian Anatomy (3) (credit not give for this and 01:377:213 or 424) |
| 11:067:404 | Animal Disease (3) (credit not given for this and 01:146:328) |
| 11:067:410 | Neuroendocrinology (3) |
| 11:067:430 | Animal Microtechniques and Tissue Culture (4) (includes lab) |
| 11:067:450 | Endocrinology (4) (NO lab) |
| 11:067:490 | Pathophysiology (3) |
| 11:067:491 | Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology (3) |
Biochemistry Courses (11:115):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:115:301 | Intro to Biochemistry (3) (credit not given for this and 694:301, 407, or 115:403) |
| 11:115:313 | Intro to Biochemistry Lab (1) (credit not given for this and 694:313) |
| 11:115:403, 404 |
General Biochemistry (4,3) (no lab credit, credit not given for this and 115:301, 694:301, 407 or 408) |
| 11:115:412 | Protein and Enzyme Chemistry (3) |
| 11:115:413, 414 | Experimental Biochemistry (3, 2.5) (includes lab) |
| 11:115:422 | Biochemical Mechanisms of Toxicology (3) |
| 11:115:452 | Biochemical Separations (3) |
Biotechnology Courses (11:126):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:126:383 | Nucleotide Sequence Analysis (3) |
| 11:126:394 | Applied Microbiology (4) (credit not given for this and 680:394) (includes lab) |
| 11:126:405 | Microbial Technology (3) |
| 11:126:406 | Plant Gene Transfer (2.5) (includes lab) |
| 11:126:407 | Comparative Virology (3) |
| 11:126:413 | Plant Molecular Biology (3) |
| 11:126:420 | Trends in Biotechnology (3) |
| 11:126:427 | Methods and Applications in Molecular Biology (4) (includes lab) |
| 11:126:444 | Advanced Technologies in Biosciences (3) |
| 11:126:481 | Molecular Genetics (3) |
| 11:126:482 | Molecular Genetics Lab (4) |
| 11:126:486 | Analytical Microbiology (3) (includes lab) |
Criminal Justice Courses (01:202):
(Link to departmental course descriptions). Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 01:202:351 | Forensic Science I (4) (does not fulfill a lab requirement) |
| 01:202:352 | Forensic Science II (4) (includes lab) |
Entomology Courses (11:370):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:370:320 | Insect Ecology and Evolution (3) |
| 11:370:380 | Insect Biotechnology (3) |
| 11:370:381 | Insect Biology (4) (includes lab) |
| 11:370:406 | Medical & Veterinary Entomology (3) |
| 11:370:414 | Forensic Entomology (3) |
Environmental Science Courses (11:375):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:375:312 | Environmental Microbiology Lab (2) |
| 11:375:411 | Environmental Microbiology (3) |
| 11:375:453 | Soil Ecology (3) |
Marine and Coastal Science Courses (11:628):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:628:321 | Icthyology (4) (Includes Lab) |
| 11:628:404 | Fungi and Ecosystems (3) |
| 11:628:462 |
The Biology of Living in the Ocean: Boundary Ecosystems and Processes (4) |
Microbiology Courses (11:680):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:680:390 |
General Microbiology (4) (includes lab) (credit not given for this and 01:447:390) (fulfills 447 subject area requirement) |
| 11:680:480 | Microbial Genetics and Genomics (3) (credit not given for this and 447:451) |
| 11:680:491 | Microbial Ecology and Diversity (3) (credit not given for this and 126:491 or 447:491) |
| 11:680:492 | Microbial Diversity Lab (2) |
| 11:680:494 | Applied Microbiology (4) (includes lab) (credit not given for this and 126:394 or 447:394) |
Nutritional Science Courses (11:709):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:709:400 | Advanced Nutrition I: Regulation of Macronutrient Metabolism (3) |
| 11:709:401 | Advanced Nutrition II: Energy and Micronutrient Metabolism (3) |
Plant Biology and Pathology Courses (11:776):
(Link to departmental course descriptions. Important note: only the courses listed below count towards the major in Biological Sciences, while the provided link provides information on ALL courses offered by that department)
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| 11:776:302, 311 | General Plant Pathology and Lab (3,1) (formerly 770:301 and 311) |
| 11:776:305 | Plant Genetics (4) (credit not given for this and 447:380 or 067:328) (includes lab) |
| 11:776:382 | Plant Physiology (4) (includes lab) |
| 11:776:405 | Plant Biosecurity (3) |
| 11:776:452 | Plant Tissue Culture (3) (includes lab) |
