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BIOL 100 - Orient/Medical Lab Sci
Credits: 2
Laboratory principles and procedures are introduced to students interested in clinical laboratory science.
Note: Student strongly recommended to enroll as a Junior or Senior
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credits: 4
An emphasis on cellular and molecular levels and a survey of organs and organ systems introduces human structure and function.
Note: The online version of the lecture includes lab components.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-101L; only required for on-campus BIOL-101 lecture
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BIOL 101L - Required Lab-Biol 101
Credits: 0
Lab to accompany the on-campus lecture for Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Note: This lab is only required for the on-campus sections of BIOL-101
Corequisite: BIOL-101; only required for on-campus sections of BIOL-101
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BIOL 102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credits: 4
Biology 102 continues the study of human structure and function, emphasizing cellular and molecular levels, and survey of organs and organ systems.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-101
Corequisite: BIOL-102L; only required for on-campus BIOL-102 lecture
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BIOL 102L - Required Lab-Biol 102
Credits: 0
Lab to accompany the on-campus lecture for Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Note: This lab is only required for the on-campus sections of BIOL-102
Corequisite: BIOL-102; only required for on-campus sections of BIOL-102
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BIOL 103 - Introduction to Biology
Credits: 4
A one-semester introduction to biology, emphasizing the molecular, cellular, organism and community levels of organization. This course is designed for non-science majors.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-103L
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BIOL 103L - Required Lab-Biol 103
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-103
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BIOL 104 - Introductory Microbiology
Credits: 4
Students in this course will learn about eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms and will survey the biochemical, environmental and medical importance of these organisms. This course should be taken by students in Maryville’s nursing program. May not be taken for credit by students majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Biology/Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or by undeclared Pre-medical students.
Note: This non-majors course is designed for students in the nursing program.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-101, BIOL-103, or BIOL-117
Corequisite: BIOL-104L; only required for on-campus BIOL-104 lecture
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BIOL 104L - Required Lab-Biol 104
Credits: 0
Lab to accompany the on-campus lecture for Introductory Microbiology
Note: This lab is only required for the on-campus sections of BIOL-104
Corequisite: BIOL-104; only required for the on-campus sections of BIOL-104
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BIOL 108 - Human Body in Health and Disease
Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to a survey of the human body. It deals with the structure and function of the various organ systems and discusses basic diseases that a person may be exposed to or read about in daily life. The course is intended to be taken by health professions students as an introductory course and non major students.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 115 - Intro Human Anatomy and Physiology
Credits: 4
This course introduces the student to a survey of the human body. It deals with the structure and function of the various organ systems.
Note: The online version of the lecture includes lab components
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-115L; only required for on-campus BIOL-115 lecture
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BIOL 115L - Required Lab-Biol 115
Credits: 0
Lab to accompany the on-campus lecture for Intro Human Anatomy and Physiology
Note: This lab is only required for the on-campus sections of BIOL-115
Corequisite: BIOL-115; only required for on-campus BIOL-115
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BIOL 117 - General Biology I
Credits: 4
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for majors and other students requiring an extensive introduction to the biological sciences. The course introduces students to the science of biology at the molecular, cellular, organism, evolutionary, and ecological levels.
Note: A strong high school background in science, including biology and chemistry, is recommended.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-117L
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BIOL 117L - Required Lab-Biol 117
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-117
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BIOL 118 - General Biology II
Credits: 4
A completion of the survey of biological sciences begun with BIOL-117.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-117
Corequisite: BIOL-118L
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BIOL 118L - Required Lab-Biol 118
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-118
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BIOL 120 - Biology I
Credits: 4
The course introduces students to the science of biology at the molecular, cellular, organism, evolutionary, and ecological levels. Students will explore the biological principles of cell structure and function, and look at genetics and evolution as the unifying principles in biology.
Note: This course will not satisfy degree requirements for Biology majors. Biology majors should take BIOL-117.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 121 - Biology II
Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of biodiversity, animal form and function, and ecological systems and conservation.
Note: This course will not satisfy degree requirements for Biology majors. Biology majors should take BIOL-118.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-120
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BIOL 216 - Plants and People
Credits: 4
Throughout human history, people have used plants for food, drink, medicine, clothing and shelter. In Plants and People, students will explore basic plant biology and the many uses of plants and plant materials.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-216L
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BIOL 216L - Required Lab-Biol 216
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-216
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BIOL 220 - Exercise Science
Credits: 3
Exercise Physiology is designed to provide students with the current state of knowledge in the physiology of exercise. A systematic approach to how the body responds to exercise will give students with a thorough and critical analysis of the acute physiological responses to exercise and the adaptations that occur with organized exercise training. Basic factual information will be covered with a major emphasis on mechanisms underlying how the different systems of the body respond to exercise stress. General topics that will be discussedinclude bioenergetics and metabolism, measurement of work, power and energy expenditure, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, muscular system, and physiology of training, conditioning, and performance. Lab component is integrated into the course.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-101 and BIOL-102, or BIOL-115, or BIOL-117 and BIOL-118
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BIOL 231 - Conservation Biology
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to the concept that the health of human populations is dependent upon the ecosystems that surround us (in ways we are only beginning to understand). To that end, students will review the fundamental principles of ecology, the economic and political aspects of conservation, and some prominent case studies in conservation biology.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-118
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BIOL 260 - General Genetics
Credits: 4
Students in this course will study transmission genetics, population genetics, microbial genetics, replication, transcription, translation, and mutation at an advanced level.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-118
Corequisite: BIOL-260L
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BIOL 260L - Required Lab - BIOL-260
Credits: 0
Required lab - BIOL-260
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-260
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BIOL 270 - Evolution
Credits: 4
This course will provide a foundation that students will use to understand (and integrate) all other biological disciplines. The student will gain an understanding of the causes and consequences of organismal change through time. Topics will include the genetic basis of change, change at the population level, phenotypic change within lineages, macroevolutionary change across geologic time scales and the mechanisms of speciation.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-118, and BIOL-260
Corequisite: BIOL-270L
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BIOL 270L - Required Lab - Biol 270
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-270
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BIOL 293 - Cooperative Education
Credits: 1-4
Students may take cooperative education courses before they complete their majors, minors and General Education requirements, but the students may not count these courses as part of these requirements.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 296 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 297 - Special Studies
Credits: 1-4
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. More information can be requested from the department.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 303 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Credits: 3
This course is an in-depth survey of vertebrate animals and the entire phylum chordata.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-270
Corequisite: BIOL-303L
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BIOL 303L - Required Lab-Biol 303
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-303
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BIOL 304 - Zoology
Credits: 3
This course concentrates on the basic concepts of general zoology including the origin of animal life, animal reproduction and development, classification of major phyla of animals and the major classes of vertebrates and invertebrates, structure, and function of animals, and basic concepts of animal behavior and ecology.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-260
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BIOL 305 - Ecosystems Studies
Credits: 4
General ecology includes community ecology, population dynamics, ecosystem energetics, biogeography and evolutionary ecology at an advanced level. Note: Field experience is included. This course includes a deeper look at how the earth’s physical environment directly influences where and how life exists. The course examines the diversity of species interactions and their influence on population demographics.
Note: This course will not satisfy degree requirements for Biology majors. Biology majors should take BIOL-352.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-120
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BIOL 306 - Plant Science
Credits: 4
This course covers the fundamental principles of botany and plant sciences, including origin, phylogenetic relationships, evolution, reproductive biology, form and function, life cycles, interactions with the ecosystem, and the relationship between people and plants. In addition, students will learn the basic groups of plant identification, including bryophytes, ferns, cycads, mosses, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
Note: The course will not satisfy degree requirements for Biology majors.
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BIOL 314 - General Botany
Credits: 4
Classroom, laboratory exercises and field trips are combined to provide students a survey of the plants, their evolution, morphology, life histories and ecological relationships.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-260, and BIOL-270
Corequisite: BIOL-314L
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BIOL 314L - Required Lab - Biol 314
Credits: 0
Required lab - BIOL-314
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-314
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BIOL 316 - General Microbiology
Credits: 4
Though invisible to the naked eye, microbes are all around us and play a vital role in biotechnology, agriculture, human health and in the health of the ecosystem that sustains us. Some microbes are detrimental to human health, while others help us digest food and protect us from harmful microbes. In this course, students will gain an appreciation of the vast biodiversity represented by ‘microbes’ (e.g. single celled eukaryotes, prokaryotes, fungi, protists and viruses), and learn the details of microbial growth and metabolism. Laboratory exercises will focus on the identification of different microbe and techniques for culturing microorganisms.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-260
Corequisite: BIOL-316L
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BIOL 316L - Required Lab - Biol 316
Credits: 0
Corequisite: BIOL-316
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BIOL 350 - Introduction to Human Anatomy
Credits: 4
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of the human body using the human cadaver. A systems approach will provide students with a thorough critical analysis of the following general topics: the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system, urinary system, and reproductive system. Basic factual information will be covered with a major emphasis on application of this knowledge through dissection in the laboratory.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-102 or BIOL-115
Corequisite: BIOL-350L
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BIOL 350L - Required Lab - Biol 350
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-350
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BIOL 351 - Cell Biology
Credits: 4
The students in this course will study cell biology at an advanced level, emphasizing structure and ultrastructure, cell physiology, cell environment relations and controls.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-260 and CHEM-204
CHEM-320 is strongly recommended to be completed prior to taking this course.
Corequisite: BIOL-351L
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BIOL 351L - Required Lab-Biol 351
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-351
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BIOL 352 - General Ecology
Credits: 4
General ecology includes community ecology, population dynamics, ecosystem energetics, biogeography and evolutionary ecology at an advanced level.
Note: Field experience is included.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-270
Corequisite: BIOL-352L
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BIOL 352L - Required Lab-Biol 352
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-352
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BIOL 354 - Immunology
Credits: 3
Students will study basic immunological concepts, including humoral and cell-mediated immunity, and “in vivo” and “in vitro” immunological relations.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-260 and BIOL-316
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BIOL 381 - Ornithology
Credits: 4
Birds are a charismatic, highly visible model for biological study. This course will provide students with tangible examples of the principles that they have learned (or will learn) in other classes, including, physiology, ecology, evolution and conservation. Students will also gain valuable experience with field biology by learning the songs and field identification of the birds of Missouri.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-270
Corequisite: BIOL-381L
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BIOL 381L - Required Lab - Biol 381
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-381
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BIOL 390 - Biotech and Methods in Molecular Biology
Credits: 4
This course examines current techniques in the field of molecular biology. Topics will include nucleic acid extraction, restriction endonuclease analysis, genetic engineering, polymerase chain reaction, and monoclonal antibodies. This course includes laboratory experience using the latest laboratory methods and equipment.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-316
Corequisite: BIOL-390L
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BIOL 390L - Required Lab-BIOL 390
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-390
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BIOL 391 - Molecular Genetics
Credits: 4
This course will examine current topics in molecular genetics and genetic engineering including control of gene expression, genome structure, molecular mapping, regulation of development, cancer and other hereditary diseases, reverse genetics, and gene therapy. This course includes laboratory experience in molecular genetics.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-260 and BIOL-270
Corequisite: BIOL-391L
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BIOL 391L - Required Lab-Biol 391
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-391
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BIOL 393 - Cooperative Education
Credits: 1-4
Students may take cooperative education courses before they complete their majors, minors and General Education requirements, but the students may not count these courses as part of these requirements.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 394 - Advanced Physiology
Credits: 3
This course is an advanced study of human physiological processes with emphasis on normal physiology in health.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-102, BIOL-115, or BIOL-118
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BIOL 395 - Pathophysiology
Credits: 3
This course covers basic disease processes and their effect on the normal physiology of the human body.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-394
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BIOL 396 - Molecular Genetics Lecture
Credits: 3
This lecture course will examine current topics in molecular genetics and genetic engineering including control of gene expression, genome structure, molecular mapping, regulation of development, cancer and other hereditary diseases, reverse genetics, and gene therapy.
Prerequisite: BIOL-260 and BIOL-270
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BIOL 401 - Research I
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to the full spectrum of scientific research. Students will conduct literature reviews, generate and collect data, analyze data, and write and present their results via posters and/or oral presentations.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Cross-listed: CHEM-401
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BIOL 402 - Research II
Credits: 3
This course will be a continuation of the research experiences students initiated in CHEM/BIOL 401.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Cross-listed: CHEM-402
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BIOL 403 - Research III
Credits: 3
This course will be a continuation of the research experiences students initiated in CHEM/BIOL402.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Cross-listed: CHEM-403
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BIOL 416 - Microbial Genetics
Credits: 4
Though invisible to the naked eye, microbes are all around us and play a vital role in biotechnology, agriculture, human health and in the health of the ecosystem that sustains us. Some microbes are detrimental to human health, while others help us digest food and protect us from harmful microbes. In this course, students will learn about the genetic mechanisms of microbial growth, the role that microbes play in human health and as human pathogens and agents of disease. Laboratory exercises will focus on two major independent research projects.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-316
Corequisite: BIOL-416L
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BIOL 416L - REQUIRED LAB - BIOL 416
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-416
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BIOL 418 - Applied Microbiology
Credits: 4
This course focuses on the role of microbes in ecology, environmental remediation and engineering, food safety and technology, industrial microbiology, pharmaceutical microbiology and agricultural biotechnology. In lab we will focus on one major research project in applied microbiology and we will take several field trips to local businesses that employ applied microbiology.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-316
Corequisite: BIOL-418L
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BIOL 418L - REQUIRED LAB - BIOL 418
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-416
Corequisite: BIOL-418
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BIOL 420 - Experimental Design for the Life Sciences
Credits: 3
Development and optimization of experimental design is crucial to the success and validity of scientific results. This is an advanced course covering the design and execution of experiments. Students will learn to apply the scientific method using practical examples and simulations. Students will learn experimental design, evaluation and validation using statistical and computer based methods.
Cross-listed: MATH-420
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BIOL 425 - Molecular Biology
Credits: 3
The goal of this course is to teach students critical thinking skills and deductive reasoning needed to succeed as a scientist in a pharmaceutical company, biotech sector or career in medicine. Students will be introduced to cell-cell communication and foundations of immunological principles. Coupled with short interactive lectures on different subfields in molecular biology, lessons will include in class bioinformatic workshops, discussion and evaluation of method reviews and primary research articles related to the subject.
Prerequisite: BIOL-260 and BIOL-351
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BIOL 493 - Cooperative Education
Credits: 1-4
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 495 - Biology Internship
Credits: 1-4
Students are supervised in field, laboratory, and other life sciences placements in non-profit community agencies, government facilities or business. Placements may focus on basic or applied research, product development and quality.Students are supervised in field, laboratory, and other life sciences placements in non-profit community agencies, government facilities or business. Placements may focus on basic or applied research, product development and product quality. This course is an advanced undergraduate study usually directed off-campus.
General Education Area: Natural Science
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BIOL 496 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status
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BIOL 498 - Advanced Topics Seminar
Credits: 2
The advanced topics seminar provides students an opportunity for advanced inquiry into topics of biological interest and importance, and development of skills in technical and professional reading.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Related Courses: CHEM-498, SCI-498
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BIOL 499 - MLS Internship
Credits: 36
MLS majors apply for admittance to one of three affliated Medical Laboratory Science Programs in November of their junior year (if in the 4 year program) or senior year (if in the 5 year program). The internship is a 51 week program providing lectures and bench instruction in each of the major clinical areas.
Note: Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for a national certification examination.
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BIOL 510 - Gross Anatomy I
Credits: 4
This is an advanced graduate study of the gross anatomy of the human, including lectures and the complete dissection of a human cadaver.
Note: The course is intended for students in the doctoral degree program in physical therapy.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-102 or BIOL-118
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BIOL 510L - Required Lab-Biol 510
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-510
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BIOL 511 - Neuroanatomy
Credits: 3
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-510
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BIOL 512 - Gross Anatomy II
Credits: 3
This graduate course is a continuation of BIOL-510.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: BIOL-510
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BIOL 512L - Required Lab-BIOL 512
Credits: 0
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: BIOL-512
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