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BHAN 414 - Methods and Materials in Health Education Credit(s): 3
METHODS & MATRLS IN HEALTH ED
Component: Lecture
Emphasis on health education in school curriculum: curriculum content and organization of materials for instructional purposes.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BHAN 155 , KAAP 210 , BHAN 231 , BHAN 315 and BHAN 325 . Satisfactory completion of Praxis I. RESTRICTIONS: Junior status, upper division clearance, minimum gpa of 2.50, major index of 2.75 and completion of all skills requirements. Open to HPE majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression
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BHAN 416 - Methods / Materials Physical Education Credit(s): 3
METHODS / MATERIALS IN PE
Component: Lecture
This is a culminating course that is the pre-cursor to the student teaching capstone experience. Extensive time will be spent teaching in the K-12 setting with emphasis on designing and delivering developmentally appropriate units of instruction and pedagogical analysis of effective teaching behaviors.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: All BHAN courses listed in the program of study except for BHAN 465 and EDUC courses except for EDUC 420 and satisfactory completion of Praxis 1. RESTRICTIONS: Approval from HPE program chair.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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BHAN 435 - Physical Activity Behavior Credit(s): 3
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR
Component: Lecture
Introduction to behavioral and psychological aspects of physical activity participation with emphasis on determinants of physical activity patterns across the lifespan and the psychosocial antecedents and consequences of physical activity participation.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: KAAP 221 or KAAP 310 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5B: Reason Computationally
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BHAN 440 - Strategies for Athletic Peak Performance Credit(s): 3
STRATEGIES:ATHLETIC PK PERFORM
Component: Lecture
Presentation of methods and techniques for the mental preparation necessary to attain athletic peak performance. Provides experiential activities in the areas of relaxation, visual imagery, visual motor behavior rehearsal, hypnosis stress reduction and concentration techniques.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally
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BHAN 441 - Worksite Health Promotion Credit(s): 3
WORKSITE HEALTH PROMOTION
Component: Field Studies
Explore first-hand an orientation to worksite wellbeing and health promotion. Under the supervision of a field supervisor, this introduction course will provide hands on experience and emphasis on skills needed to create healthy, happy, highly productive employees and work settings. Key topic areas include employee fitness center program planning, health promotion programming, preventative health education, connection to community resources, data collection and evaluation of health promotion programs.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BHAN 445 - Health, Physical Activity, & Disability Credit(s): 3
HEALTH, PHYS ACT, & DISABILI
Component: Lecture
Advanced study and implementation of individualized physical activities for people with various disabilities in a variety of settings that promote health and wellness. Development of professional, advocacy, and leadership skills will be emphasized.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BHAN 342 RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to students with junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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BHAN 460 - Coaching Performance Practicum Credit(s): 3
COACHING PRACTICUM
Component: Independent Study
Practical coaching/performance experience in a scholastic/clinical setting with the season chosen corresponding to each student’s interest. The student must keep a daily log of methods and experiences and choose an appropriate project. Observations will be made by the minor coordinator and the cooperating supervisor.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
PREREQ: KAAP 210 , KAAP 220 , KAAP 320 , BHAN 390 , and BHAN440 RESTRICTIONS: Students must have Junior/Senior status and be accepted into the Coaching Science Minor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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BHAN 464 - Health Behavior Science Internship Credit(s): 6-9
HLTH BEHAVIOR SCI INTERNSHIP
Component: Internship
Practical learning experiences in health promotion, wellness, and related areas of public health. Working in a content area related setting, students complete a pre-determined number of hours with faculty advisement throughout the semester.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 9 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
PREREQ: KAAP 220 or KAAP 309 and all BHAN, HLPR and NTDT major requirements must be completed before BHAN464 (9 credit internship) hours can be initiated. RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor.
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Capstone: Prof Practicum and Internship Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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BHAN 465 - Teaching Seminar in Health and Physical Education Credit(s): 2
TEACHING SEMINAR IN HEALTH/PE
Component: Lecture
Examines the role of the health and physical education teacher in the elementary and secondary schools. Provides a forum for analyzing and discussing topics of interest to preprofessionals and includes participation of professionals from the school community.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BHAN 414 . COREQ: EDUC 400 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to HPE majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications
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BHAN 466 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
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BHAN 467 - Seminar Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BHAN 468 - Senior Special Topics Credit(s): 1-4
SENIOR SPECIAL TOPICS
Component: Independent Study
Senior level independent study.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 8 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BHAN 490 - Development of Health Promotion Programs Credit(s): 3
DEVLPMT OF HLTH PROMO PROGRAMS
Component: Lecture
Guided by models of program planning, this course develops the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in the community setting.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BHAN334 recommended, can also take it concurrently with BHAN490. COREQ: BHAN 334 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to HLBH majors and students in the public health minor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing
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BISC 100 - Freshman Seminar Credit(s): 1
FRESHMAN SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Provides a forum for the discussion of topics in biology that relate to material being covered in BISC 207 . Papers from the scientific literature and/or world wide web may be discussed.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
RESTRICTIONS: Open to freshman majors by faculty invitation only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 103 - Principles of Biology Credit(s): 3
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
The study of biological principles at multiple levels of organization. Fosters biological literacy through the exploration of concepts, theories, practices, and new developments and their impact on individuals and society.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only. Students who received credit in BISC104 are not eligible to take this course without permission.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall, Summer and Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 104 - Principles of Biology with Laboratory Credit(s): 4
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY W/LAB
Component: Lecture
The study of biological principles at multiple levels of organization. Fosters biological literacy through the exploration of concepts, theories, practices and new developments and their impact on individuals and society. The laboratory component provides concrete examples of some of the principles discussed in the lecture component.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only. Students who received credit in BISC103 are not eligible to take this course without permission.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 105 - Human Heredity and Development Credit(s): 3
HUMAN HEREDITY & DEVELOPMENT
Component: Lecture
Heredity and human affairs; pedigree analysis; physical and chemical basis of heredity; heredity and environment; radiation and mutation; heredity and diseases; and birth defects.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 106 - Elementary Human Physiology Credit(s): 3
ELEMENTARY HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
The structure and function of humans; mechanisms of maintenance and reproductive behavior.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only. Students who received credit in BISC276 or BISC306 are not eligible to take this course without permission.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 107 - Elementary Evolutionary Ecology Credit(s): 3
ELEM EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Describes the fundamental processes in ecology and evolution: natural selection, adaptation, population biology, competition, predation, symbiosis and ecosystem dynamics.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 110 - Viruses, Genes and Cancer Credit(s): 3
VIRUSES,GENES AND CANCER
Component: Lecture
Biology of normal and malignant cells, and current knowledge of the genetic lesions causing malignancy. Environmental and inherited factors contributing to one’s risk of cancer, and prospects for prevention. Standard and innovative means for detection and treatment of cancer.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 113 - General Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB
Component: Laboratory
Structure and function of cells, and selected experiments dealing with the physiology of plants and animals.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
COREQ: BISC 103 . RESTRICTIONS: Offered only on Associate in Arts Program campuses.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GRP D LAB: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Tech w Lab Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 115 - Human Heredity and Development Laboratory Credit(s): 1
HUMAN HEREDITY & DEVLPMNT LAB
Component: Laboratory
Laboratory exercises dealing with probability, selection, karyotyping and pedigrees of humans.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
COREQ: BISC 105 . RESTRICTIONS: Offered only on Associate in Arts Program campuses.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 116 - Elementary Human Physiology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ELEM HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LAB
Component: Laboratory
Selected experiments in physiology that demonstrate some of the concepts developed in BISC 106 , and a study of human anatomy.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
COREQ: BISC 106 . RESTRICTIONS: Offered only on Associate in Arts Program campuses.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 117 - Elementary Evolutionary Ecology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ELEM EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY LAB
Component: Laboratory
Laboratory exercises to compliment the subject matter of BISC 107 .
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 1 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
COREQ: BISC 107 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only. Offered only on Associate in Arts Program campuses.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GRP D LAB: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Tech w Lab Course Typically Offered: Fall
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BISC 127 - Environments and Cultures in Conflict Credit(s): 4
ENVIRON & CULTURES IN CONFLICT
Component: Lecture
Examines how individual cultures and advances in technology have impacted our environment. Potential solutions for resolving conflicts are developed by the students and presented in class. Relationships between human cultures, technology, and environmental degradation are stressed.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Winter
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 152 - Biology of Human Sexuality Credit(s): 3
BIOLOGY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY
Component: Lecture
Discusses human sexual differentiation plus the anatomy and physiology of reproduction by considering the pertinent areas of genetics, cytology, embryology, endocrinology, immunology and physiology. Topics include genetic sex, gonadal sex, phenotypic sex, hormonal sex and behavioral sex.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non majors only.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 166 - SPECIAL PROBLEM Credit(s): 1-12
SPECIAL PROBLEM
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 167 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 171 - Microbiology in Modern Society Credit(s): 3
MICROBIOLOGY IN MODERN SOCIETY
Component: Lecture
Microbial activities and their effect on society and individuals.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 195 - Biological Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
Component: Lecture
Historical background of the idea of evolution, the work of Charles Darwin, an exploration of the modern theory of evolution and the contributions to it from other biological disciplines, and philosophical issues related to evolution.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 205 - Biology for Health Sciences Credit(s): 4
BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
Component: Lecture
One semester course designed as an introduction to the Biological Sciences for nursing majors and health-science related majors. Concepts include Biological Molecules, Cell Structure, Membrane Function, Energy and Enzymes, Cell Division, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology. The lecture and laboratory will include applications of these concepts to Human Physiology and Anatomy.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
COREQ: CHEM 101 and CHEM 131 , or CHEM 103 and CHEM 133 , or CHEM 107 . RESTRICTIONS: Students who received credit in BISC 207 are not eligible to take this course without permission.
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I Credit(s): 4
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I
Component: Lecture
Molecular basis of life. Structure and function of cells, including signal transduction pathways. Energy transformations. Classical Mendelian genetics and the flow of information from DNA to RNA to proteins. Laboratory focuses on the testing of hypotheses, data analysis and scientific writing.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
COREQ: CHEM 103 and CHEM 133 or CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 . RESTRICTIONS: Students who received credit in BISC205 are not eligible to take this course without permission.
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II Credit(s): 4
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II
Component: Lecture
Mechanisms of evolution. Physiology of multicellular plants and animals. Principles of ecology with emphasis on the biology of populations. Laboratory focuses on testing of hypotheses, data analysis and scientific writing. Animal and plant anatomy also studied.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 207 or BISC 205 . COREQ: CHEM 104 and CHEM 134 , or CHEM 108 or CHEM 112 .
University Breadth: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP D: A&S Math, Nat Sci & Technology Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 266 - SPECIAL PROBLEM Credit(s): 1-3
SPECIAL PROBLEM
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 267 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 276 - Human Physiology Credit(s): 4
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Physiology of the basic organ systems of humans.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 205 , BISC 207 or BISC 208 ; and CHEM 101 and CHEM 131 , CHEM 103 and CHEM 133 , CHEM 105, CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 300 - Introduction to Microbiology Credit(s): 4
INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Major groups of microorganisms (algae, protozoa, fungi and bacteria) are studied. Emphasis on the physiology, metabolism, diversity and interactions between and among each group and bacteria and their interactions with humans. Lab included.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 207 or BISC 205 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 302 - General Ecology Credit(s): 3
GENERAL ECOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Interactions between organisms and their environments, population dynamics and interactions, communities, energy transfer within an ecological system, and components of the ecosystem.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 305 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
CELL BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
The structure and function of eucaryotic cell organelles. Emphasis on dynamic processes such as membrane transport, cell motility and protein trafficking. Current studies from the literature and experimental techniques are also stressed.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 , and CHEM 104 and CHEM 134 , or CHEM 108 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically
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BISC 306 - General Physiology Credit(s): 3
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Principles underlying function of organisms at the organ system level; ionic composition and regulation, respiration, circulation, nutritive metabolism, excretion and neuromuscular activity.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 and two semesters of chemistry.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally
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BISC 312 - Field Ecology Credit(s): 3
FIELD ECOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Laboratory and field exercises demonstrating basic ecological principles and quantitative techniques. Emphasis on population and community phenomena. Natural habitats studied include local fields, forests and streams.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with ENWC 312 . PREREQ: BISC 302 .
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 315 - Experimental Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
EXPERIMENTAL CELL BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Starts with a series of inquiry-based laboratory experiences in cell biology, centered on microscopy and using several protist model organisms. In second half of semester, students conduct a 5-6 week hypothesis-driven independent study project. Project proposals are peer-critiqued. Group presentations at end of semester detail the experiments they carried out and discuss how the results fit with previously published data and with original hypotheses.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 , BISC 305 , and CHEM 321 or CHEM 213 . RESTRICTIONS: BISC 305 must be completed before taking this course.
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 316 - Experimental Physiology Credit(s): 3
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Short-term experimental research course in animal physiology. Conduct, in a group, an independent research project based on primary literature. Beginning with practicing basic skills on background information research, data collection and quantitative analysis, students construct a research question based on previous findings in the literature, conduct a series of experiment, and communicate the discoveries in formal writings and oral presentation.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 , CHEM 104 and CHEM 134 or CHEM 108 , and BISC 306 .
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 321 - Environmental Biology Credit(s): 3
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Basic ecological and physical principles with major emphasis on the effect of human-caused environmental changes on populations, communities and ecosystems.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 or permission of instructor
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 366 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 367 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 400 - Special Topics in Biology Credit(s): 1
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Exploration of special topics in biological sciences at a level appropriate for junior and senior biological sciences majors. Subject matter taught will vary depending on instructor and semester.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 . RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 401 - Molecular Biology of the Cell Credit(s): 3
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL
Component: Lecture
Introduction to the molecular biology of eucaryotes and procaryotes. Topics include structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids; replication and repair of DNA; biosynthesis of RNA and proteins; membranes, transport, composition and function of the eucaryotic cell, chromosomes, viruses, the immune system and recombinant DNA.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 207 or BISC 205 and one semester of organic chemistry.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 403 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
GENETICS
Component: Lecture
The physical and chemical basis of heredity, the nature and mechanisms of gene action.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 207 or BISC 205 and one semester of organic chemistry.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 408 - Microscopic Anatomy Credit(s): 4
MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY
Component: Lecture
Microscopic organization, identification and functional anatomy of mammalian organ systems and tissues.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 .
Course Typically Offered: Winter
General Education Objectives:
GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 411 - Experimental Molecular Biology Credit(s): 4
EXPERIMENTAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Component: Laboratory
Introduction to the process of scientific inquiry as it relates to cellular molecular biology. Learn the theory behind experimental procedures in the field and perform a series of laboratory exercises emphasizing experimental design and data analysis. Pose related scientific questions, design experiments and present results in written, poster or oral format.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 , BISC 401 , CHEM 321 or CHEM 213 .
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Capstone: Course-based Research Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 412 - Developmental & Molecular Lab Credit(s): 3
DEVELOPMENT & MOLECULAR LAB
Component: Lecture
Students will engage in the scientific process, develop new experimental skills, and collaborate with others through discussion and lab work. This is a student driven, inquiry-based lab where students will take ownership of their project and directly contribute to the cutting-edge research in the field of developmental biology.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 401 or BISC 403 or BISC 415 .
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Capstone: Course-Based Research
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 413 - Advanced Genetics Laboratory Credit(s): 3
ADVANCED GENETICS LABORATORY
Component: Lecture
Students conduct laboratory investigations in Mendelian genetics, population and evolutionary genetics, and molecular genetics; learn to use several common bioinformatics tools; and design, perform and analyze original experiments.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 , BISC 403 .
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 415 - Developmental Biology Credit(s): 3
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Explore mechanisms underlying development. Topics: gamete interactions, establishment of body plans, cell signaling and tissue interactions, morphogenetic pattern formation, developmental regulation of gene expression, molecular control of tissue specification and diversification, and the evolutionary comparison of developmental processes. Diseases resulting from developmental defects will be discussed.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with ANFS 415 . PREREQ: BISC 207 and BISC 208 .
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 422 - Teaching Experience Credit(s): 1-2
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Component: Independent Study
Teaching experience in an undergraduate laboratory. Evaluation based on teaching performance and preparation of required material for laboratory.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Prior completion of core requirements necessary. Requires permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 435 - Population Ecology Credit(s): 3
POPULATION ECOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Understand population processes by combining a discussion of theory and practical applications. Includes exponential, logistic, and age-specific growth as well as predation, competition, disease, and metapopulations. Model-building exercises actively used to understand theoretical dynamics.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ENWC 435 . PREREQ: BISC 302 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 439 - Developmental Neurobiology Credit(s): 3
DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLGY
Component: Lecture
Developmental biology of the nervous system, including cellular components, neural induction, neurogenesis and neuronal migration, cellular determination, axon outgrowth and pathfinding, synapse formation, programmed cell death, neurotrophic factors, neurodevelopmental disorders, and early critical periods.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 . RESTRICTIONS: Suggested prerequisite is BISC 305 or BISC 401 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 440 - Conservation of Tropical Biodiversity Credit(s): 3
CONSERVATN OF TROPICAL BIODIVE
Component: Lecture
A 3-week intensive, field-based experience in the mechanics of conserving tropical biodiversity. Focuses on group projects quantifying and comparing the diversity of montane cloud forests, lowland rainforests and tropical dry forests.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ENWC 444 . RESTRICTIONS: Winter or Summer Session only. Taught in Costa Rica or Peru.
General Education Objectives:
GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 442 - Vertebrate Morphology Credit(s): 4
VERTEBRATE MORPHOLOGY
Component: Lecture
The vocabulary describing vertebrate anatomy is introduced and discussed by tracing the evolutionary and developmental histories of major vertebrate organ systems. Laboratory involves detailed dissections of representative vertebrates.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 451 - Undergraduate Thesis I Credit(s): 3
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS I
Component: Independent Study
Independent research under direction of faculty member.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: Admission to B.S. in Biology in either CMG or EOB concentration. RESTRICTIONS: Not for students pursuing degree with distinction.
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 452 - Undergraduate Thesis II Credit(s): 3
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS II
Component: Independent Study
Continuation of BISC 451 .
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 451 and admission to B.S. in Biology in either CMG or EOB concentration. RESTRICTIONS: Not for students pursuing degree with distinction.
Requirement Designations: A&S Writing and Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 466 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 467 - SEMINAR Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 468 - Research Credit(s): 1-6
RESEARCH
Component: Research
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 471 - Introductory Immunology Credit(s): 3
INTRODUCTORY IMMUNOLOGY
Component: Lecture
The biological basis of adaptive immunity including participating cells, cellular interactions, counted mechanisms and immunopathologies.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 305 or BISC 306 or BISC 401 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 475 - Cardiovascular Biology Credit(s): 3
CARDIOVASCULAR BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Basic physiology of the human cardiovascular system, basis of cardiovascular diseases and current treatments. Focuses on heart failure, hypertension, atherosclerosis, thrombosis and leukemia.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 480 - Vertebrate Natural History Credit(s): 3
VERTEBRATE NATURAL HISTORY
Component: Lecture
Biology of vertebrate organisms dealing specifically with adaptations to the environment, morphology, physiology and taxonomy.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 .
Course Typically Offered: Winter
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 484 - Computer Based Genetics Laboratory Credit(s): 3
COMPUTER BASED GENETICS LAB
Component: Lecture
Explore the use of genome databases and the tools of bioinformatics, then and apply those skills to design and carry out wet lab experiments, which will involve the isolation and manipulation of DNA and RNA from human and animal subjects.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 401 or BISC 403 .
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BISC 492 - Human Molecular Cytogenetics Credit(s): 3
HUMAN MOLECULAR CYTOGENETICS
Component: Lecture
Introduction to the molecular and genetic organization, function, and behavior of eukaryotic chromosomes, with special emphasis on humans. Covers various state-of-art techniques that are used in the preparation and analysis of mammalian chromosomes, the contribution of chromosome studies to our understanding of the mechanisms of gene regulation, and medical cytogenetics.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 RESTRICTIONS: BISC 403 recommended in addition to prerequisite. Offered in spring of
odd-numbered years.
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 495 - Evolution Credit(s): 3
EVOLUTION
Component: Lecture
Present status of the theory of biological evolution and its implications in the different areas of biology.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BISC 498 - Topics in Biology Credit(s): 3-6
TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Topics may vary from section to section. Information about each section is available in the Biology Office prior to registration.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 208 (or two BISC100-level courses).
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 100 - Fundamentals in Biomedical Engineering Credit(s): 2
FUNDAMENTALS IN BIOMEDICAL ENG
Component: Lecture
Introduces students to the breadth of career opportunities in biomedical engineering, aseptic cell culture techniques, standard test methods, quantitative analysis, and technical communication.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BMEG 101 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Credit(s): 2
INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL ENG
Component: Lecture
Introduces first year students to college life and provides a learning experience vital to their success at the University, in Engineering, and in Biomedical Engineering. Course content includes that of the university First Year Seminar, technical skills for engineers, and career opportunities in biomedical engineering.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: First year students only. Biomedical engineering majors only.
Requirement Designations: First Year Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation
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BMEG 166 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-3
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 167 - Seminar Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 211 - Cell & Tissue Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CELL & TISSUE LABORATORY
Component: Laboratory
The Cellular Laboratory will teach students the fundamentals of cell culture for use in Biomedical Engineering investigations. Students will acquire skills in aseptic cell culture techniques, standard test methods, quantitative analysis, notebook keeping, report writing and oral presentation.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 2 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: CHEM 103 and CHEM 133 or CHEM 107 , and BISC 207 . RESTRICTIONS: The course is open to BME sophomores, ENGG, Chem & BIO students may take it with the instructors permission.
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 230 - Circuits, Signals, and Systems for Biomedical Applications Credit(s): 3
BME CIRCUITS, SIGNALS, SYSTEMS
Component: Lecture
Introduction to electrical engineering principles applied to biological systems, using MATLAB and LTspice. Course details basic engineering concepts that underlie biomedical systems and signal analysis.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 242 .
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally
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BMEG 266 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-3
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 267 - Seminar Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 301 - Quantitative Cellular Physiology Credit(s): 3
QUANT CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Mammalian cellular physiology from a quantitative viewpoint. Principles i) cellular and molecular biology, ii) communication, integration, and homeostasis, iii) and nervous, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems. Topics include molecular and cellular physiology, neurophysiology, musculoskeletal physiology, sensory physiology, somatic and autonomic nervous system physiology, and endocrine physiology.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 100 , BISC 207 , CHEM 103 and CHEM 133 (or CHEM 107 ), and MATH 241 .
General Education Objectives:
GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BMEG 302 - Quantitative Systems Physiology Credit(s): 3
QUANT SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Quantitative approaches to understand the human body during normal function and disease. Examine tissues and organs systems in an integrated manner using principles from engineering kinetics and transport processes. Topics include: anatomy, organ system physiology (cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal), and pathophysiology.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
COREQ: MATH 305 or equivalent course on differential equations RESTRICTIONS: The course is open to BME students; ENGG students may take it with the instructor’s permission.
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 310 - Bioengineering Mechanics Credit(s): 4
BIOENGINEERING MECHANICS
Component: Lecture
Introduction to statics, dynamics and mechanics of solids with application to biomedical problems.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: PHYS 207 and MATH 243 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BMEG 311 - Bioengineering Mechanics II Credit(s): 3
BIOENGINEERING MECHANICS II
Component: Lecture
Introduction to statics, dynamics and mechanics of solids with application to biomedical problems. Topics include viscoelasticity, particle and 3D kinematics and kinetics, impulse, momentum and energy. Continued from BMEG 310 .
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 310 and MATH305.
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively
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BMEG 330 - Biomedical Instrumentation Credit(s): 4
BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
Component: Lecture
Introduction to the basics of assembling and using instrumentation for the purposes of recording electrophysiological signals. Mechanical, chemical, electrical and biological principles for biomedical measurements. Instrumentation for measuring bioelectrical signals, temperature, blood pressure, and body chemistry are covered.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 230 or ELEG 305 and MATH 305 and PHYS 208 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BMEG 340 - Biomedical Modeling and Simulation Credit(s): 3
BIOMED MODELING & SIMULATION
Component: Lecture
Developing mathematical models of biomedical processes and experiments. Topics include unit analysis, exponential growth/decay, half-life, exponential vs. age-structured death models, sigmoidal growth models, sigmoidal effect models, mass-action reaction rates, and experimental measurement noise models. Simulation of all of the above using MATLAB.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MATH 305 , CISC 106 and BMEG 230 .
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BMEG 341 - Biomedical Experiment Design & Analysis Credit(s): 3
BIOMED EXPER DESIGN & ANALYSIS
Component: Lecture
Biomedical engineering undergraduate students are introduced to the fundamental principles and techniques involved in the design, execution, and interpretation of biomedical research experiments. In addition to introducing students to analytical techniques used for biomedical data and training them how to properly communicate experimental results, students will have an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities as biomedical engineers.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Open to BME students; ENGG students may take it with the instructor’s permission.
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 350 - Clinical Immersion for Engineers Credit(s): 3
CLINICAL ENGINEERING
Component: Lecture
Gain exposure to current clinical practices, identify unmet clinical needs, and consider future career options. Students will be matched with local clinical sites to provide a unique opportunity for innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving subject to practical constraints.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: For BME majors only; Limited capacity (depends on number of participating sites available); Students in good standing will be admitted by seniority.
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 360 - Biomedical Engineering Junior Design Credit(s): 3
BIOMED ENG JUNIOR DESIGN
Component: Lecture
Biomedical engineering problems from industrial and clinical applications are addressed and solved in small groups using problem-based learning methodologies. Team-oriented design project in biomedical engineering, incorporating engineering standards and realistic design constraints. Includes introduction to relevant regulatory, intellectual property, and business management topics.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 310 and BMEG 330. RESTRICTIONS: Open to BME students; ENGG students may take it with the instructor’s permission.
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 366 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Component: Independent Study
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 367 - Seminar Credit(s): 1-6
SEMINAR
Component: Lecture
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 99 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 401 - Systems Physiology I Credit(s): 3
SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY I
Component: Lecture
Human physiology from a quantitative viewpoint. Anatomy and pathology, where appropriate. Functional/structural aspects of mammalian nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Topics include cellular physiology, autonomous nervous system, neurophysiology and cardiovascular system.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BISC 207 , BISC 208 , PHYS 207 .
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively
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BMEG 402 - Systems Physiology II Credit(s): 3
SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY II
Component: Lecture
Human physiology from a quantitative viewpoint. Anatomy and pathology, where appropriate. Functional/structural aspects of mammalian nervous and musculoskeletal systems. This is the second in the sequence of two courses covering respiratory, renal, digestive, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems in a quantitative and integrative manner.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 401
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively
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BMEG 420 - Biological Transport Phenomena Credit(s): 3
BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Component: Lecture
Fundamental and biomedical applications of fluid mechanics. Introduction to diffusive and convective mass and heat transfer with biomedical applications.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: PHYS 207 and MATH 305 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to BME student; ENGG students may take it with the instructor’s permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 440 - Attachments in Biology Credit(s): 3
ATTACHMENTS IN BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Facilitate an understanding of how dissimilar materials integrate and attach in biological constructs, both naturally and artificially. Specific examples of this include but are not limited to: tendon-to-bone attachments in the musculoskeletal system; gecko feet attachment to smooth surfaces; underwater adhesives; tissue engineered scaffolds to aid attachment healing; etc. Incorporate lectures, interactive activities, and journal club to emphasize critical thinking and an open-forum environment.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 310 and MSEG 201 .
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 441 - Biomechatronics Credit(s): 3
BIOMECHATRONICS
Component: Lecture
Presents methods for the design and control of electromechanical devices that interact physically with humans to improve biomechanical performance, such as prostheses and exoskeletons. Topics pinclude technologies for sensing and actuation, fundamentals of analog and digital control, methods for the analysis of biological signals such as EMG and of biosignal-based control for human-robot interaction. A mix between standard lectures, laboratory experiments and a final project.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 310 or MEEG 210 , and BMEG 311 or MEEG 211 , and BMEG 230 or ELEG 305 or MEEG 311 .
General Education Objectives:
GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5A: Reason Quantitatively
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BMEG 442 - Engineering Exercise and Sports Credit(s): 3
ENGINEERING EXERCISE AND SPORT
Component: Lecture
Integrates concepts across engineering, physiology, and exercise science disciplines and is divided into three core components: 1) Defining Exercise- an overview of acute changes and chronic adaptations to resistance and endurance training from a local and systemic perspective ranging from the cellular to whole body scale. 2) Measuring Exercise, and 3) Designing Exercise Equipment and Tools.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 301 or equivalent and BMEG 302 or equivalent RESTRICTIONS: Open to BME students, or permission of instructor.
General Education Objectives:
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BMEG 443 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Credit(s): 3
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
Component: Lecture
This course will cover the fundamental physical principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), including signal basis, data sampling, basic signal processing, relaxation contrasts, and image formation. The latter portion of the course will explore advanced contrasts, such as motion encoding, functional MRI, diffusion imaging, and elastography.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 230 or ELEG 305 .
General Education Objectives:
GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BMEG 444 - Microscale Biofluid Mechanics Credit(s): 3
MICROSCALE BIOFLUID MECHANICS
Component: Lecture
Biomedical applications of microfluidic systems discussed in the context of microfluidic device fabrication, fluid handling, imaging in microfluidic channels, 2D and 3D formats for perfusion culture of cells, micro tissues and organs, micro physiological systems (organ on a chip), microfluidic 3D bioprinting, and microfluidic synthesis. These applications will be used to discuss biological fluid mechanics at the micro and nano length-scales including a physicochemical description of hydrodynamics, scaling laws, mixing phenomena at low Reynolds number, capillarity, double layer phenomena and electrokinetic effects, nanofluidic entropic and confinement effects.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 420 or MEEG 331 or equivalent course on fluid mechanics
General Education Objectives:
GE2B: Communicate Orally GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BMEG 450 - Biomedical Engineering Design Credit(s): 6
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Component: Lecture
Open-ended team-based design projects in the medical devices or research arena. Systems approach requiring design strategy and concepts, including reliability, safety, ethics, economic analysis, marketing, FDA regulations, and patents.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 360 . RESTRICTIONS: Open to BMEG seniors only.
Requirement Designations: Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5C: Reason Scientifically
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BMEG 461 - Cell Engineering Credit(s): 3
CELL ENGINEERING
Component: Lecture
Examine how engineered biomaterials can be implemented to regulate cell function with respect to lineage-specific stem cell differentiation, prevention of de-differentiation during culture and expansion, regulation of migration, and induction of proliferation or apoptosis among others.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: BMEG 301 or equivalent. RESTRICTIONS: Open to BME student; ENGG students may take it with the instructor’s permission.
General Education Objectives:
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