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BIO 1000 Seminar in Biology
1 Hours
Required of all majors in biology, this course is to be taken within the first year as a biology major at Belmont. The seminar is designed for the new major in biology: to introduce the departmental program of advising and coursework leading to graduation with a major in biology, to present the various university sources of academic support, and to explain the requirements of graduate and professional schools and related careers to the study of biology and related sciences. Offered fall only.
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BIO 1023 Topics in Biology
3 Hours
A focused investigation of the conceptual framework of one or more sub-disciplines of the life sciences and its relevance to the complexities of biological systems in the natural world. Thematic emphases will be presented in the course title suffix. Three hours lecture per week. (This course does not count toward a major or minor in biology.)
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BIO 1050 Biological Science Lecture
3 Hours
Corequisites: BIO 1055
An introduction to the fundamental principles of biology with an emphasis on applications of biological concepts to humans and society. Topics include all aspects of biology from the cellular, organismal, physiological, and ecological levels. Three hours lecture per week. (This course does not count toward a major or minor in biology).
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BIO 1055 Biological Science Lab
1 Hours
Corequisites: BIO 1050
Biological Science Laboratory course complements the fundamental principles of biology presented in the corresponding BIO 1050 Lecture course. Emphasis is placed on how scientific knowledge is gained through experimentation. Two hours laboratory per week. (This course does not count toward a major or minor in biology.) $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 1070 Biological Science: Microbiology Lecture
3 Hours
Corequisites: BIO 1075
An introduction to the fundamental principles of biology with an emphasis on microorganisms. Topics include evolution, structure and function of microbial cells, metabolic pathways, molecular and Mendelian genetics, microbial diseases and immunity, and microbial diversity and ecology. Three hours lecture per week. (For Nursing majors only. This course does not count toward a major or minor in biology.)
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BIO 1075 Biological Science: Microbiology Lab
1 Hours
Corequisites: BIO 1070
With an emphasis on microorganisms, Biological Science: Microbiology Laboratory course complements the fundamental principles of biology presented in the corresponding BIO 1070 Lecture course. Laboratory experiments focus on clinical interpretation, analysis, and application of scientific knowledge. Two hours lab per week. (For Nursing majors only. This course does not count toward a major or minor in biology.) $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 1150 Principles of Biology I Lecture
3 Hours
Corequisites: BIO 1155
Principles of Biology I is the first course in the introductory sequence of courses for biology majors, minors, and students in health science programs. The complete introductory sequence includes Principles of Biology II. This course introduces students to biochemistry, cellular biology, and genetics. Three hours lecture per week.
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BIO 1155 Principles of Biology I Lab
1 Hours
Corequisites: BIO 1150
Principles of Biology I Laboratory course complements topics presented in the corresponding BIO 1150 Lecture course. Hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory experiments develop skills utilized in biochemistry, cellular biology, and genetics. Three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 1160 Principles of Biology II Lecture
3 Hours
Corequisites: BIO 1165
Principles of Biology II is the second course in the introductory sequence of courses for biology majors, minors, and students in health science programs. The complete introductory sequence includes Principles of Biology I. This course introduces students to evolution, diversity of organisms, plant and animal structure and function, and ecological relationships. Three hours lecture per week.
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BIO 1165 Principles of Biology II Lab
1 Hours
Corequisites: BIO 1160
Principles of Biology II Laboratory course complements topics presented in the corresponding BIO 1160 Lecture course. Hands-on experiences and field trips introduce students to evolution, diversity of organisms, plant and animal structure and function, and ecological relationships. Three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 1895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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BIO 1950 Study Abroad
1-4 Hours
Study in another country through an official study abroad program, beginning through advanced level. Individual course titles indicating subject, hours, and location assigned for each unit taken. Courses may count towards major, minor and/or core as determined, in consultation with the program director, by the chair of the department. Repeatable with different topics.
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BIO 1990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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BIO 2110 Medical Terminology
1 Hours
A course taught with a programmed text to develop a vocabulary of medical terms. Does not count toward a major or minor in biology.
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BIO 2120 Basic Microbiology
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1150 and BIO 1155 (C- or higher) and sophomore status.
A study of the morphology, structure, metabolism, genetics and control of microorganisms; disease resistance and the role of microorganisms in the disease process; environmental and applied microbiology. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 2230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1050 and BIO 1055 (C- or higher), BIO 1070 and BIO 1075 (C- or higher) or BIO 1150 and BIO 1155 (C- or higher).
A study of the cells and tissues as well as the skeletal, muscular, neural, and special sensory systems of the human body. Two hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 2240 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 2230 (C- or higher).
A study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems of the human body. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 2330 Genetics
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1150 and BIO 1155 (C- or higher).
A study of the principles of heredity including classical and molecular genetics as well as current impacts of genetics on biology and society. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 2400 Zoology
4, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1150 and BIO 1155 or BIO 1160 and BIO 1165 (C- or higher)
A study of the classification, anatomy, physiology, phylogeny and ecology of the Kingdom Animalia and the animal-like protists. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 2500 Botany
4, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1160 and BIO 1165 (C- or higher).
A taxonomic study of the anatomy, morphology, physiology, phylogeny, and ecology of the Plantae and the plant-like Protista. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 2895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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BIO 2910 Biology Peer Tutoring
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and completion of course in which student will peer tutor.
Under the supervision of a faculty member, a student may serve as peer tutor for a course. Each peer tutor works with the professor to define the specific role in the class, which may include helping conduct classes or laboratory sections, leading study or discussion sessions, and helping students master the course material. The Peer Tutor does not grade or keep other records for the class. The third digit represents the credit for the course. Each of these courses may only be taken once. Does not count towards Biology major or minor.
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BIO 2920 Biology Peer Tutoring
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and completion of course in which student will peer tutor.
Under the supervision of a faculty member, a student may serve as peer tutor for a course. Each peer tutor works with the professor to define the specific role in the class, which may include helping conduct classes or laboratory sections, leading study or discussion sessions, and helping students master the course material. The Peer Tutor does not grade or keep other records for the class. The third digit represents the credit for the course. Each of these courses may only be taken once. Does not count towards Biology major or minor.
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BIO 2930 Biology Peer Tutoring
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and completion of course in which student will peer tutor.
Under the supervision of a faculty member, a student may serve as peer tutor for a course. Each peer tutor works with the professor to define the specific role in the class, which may include helping conduct classes or laboratory sections, leading study or discussion sessions, and helping students master the course material. The Peer Tutor does not grade or keep other records for the class. The third digit represents the credit for the course. Each of these courses may only be taken once. Does not count towards Biology major or minor.
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BIO 2950 Study Abroad
1-4 Hours
Study in another country through an official study abroad program, beginning through advanced level. Individual course titles indicating subject, hours, and location assigned for each unit taken. Courses may count towards major, minor and/or core as determined, in consultation with the program director, by the chair of the department. Repeatable with different topics.
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BIO 2990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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BIO 3030 General Ecology
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1160 and BIO 1165 (C- or higher) or permission of the instructor.
A study of the basic principles of ecology at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels. A study of the interrelationships of organisms with their biotic and abiotic environments will include lab and field techniques used in the science of ecology. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Alternate years. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 3040 Cancer Biology
3, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 2330 (C- or higher) and junior status.
A study of cancer as a model of uncontrolled cell growth. Topics include causes, types, prevention, and treatment of cancer, as well as a thorough examination of cancer cells at the molecular and cellular levels. Three hours lecture per week.
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BIO 3100 Entomology
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1160 and BIO 1165
The study of insects with emphasis on morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, evolution, and classification. An introduction to the impact that insects have on society, history, and culture. Lab will include field work and hands-on experiences (including dissections) with the collection, preservation, and curation of insects. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week. Alternate years. $50 course fee.
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BIO 3140 Immunology
3, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 2330 (C- or higher).
An introduction to the principles of immunology and the mechanisms of the immune response. Three hours lecture per week.
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BIO 3160 General Physiology
4, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1150 / BIO 1155 and CEM 2810
The study of the anatomical and physiological principles of the human body. Special attention will be placed on the integration of molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and organismal structures and functions that contribute to homeostasis within the cell as well as within the organism. Lecture and lab topics will be combined to enable students to develop an understanding of the different organ systems. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 3200 Parasitology
4, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1160 and BIO 1165 (C- or higher).
An introduction to the morphology, physiology, ecology and taxonomy of the major parasites of man and domestic animals. Through lecture and laboratory experiences with slide-mounted and living specimens, students will become familiar with the life cycles of selected parasites, the drugs of choice in treating parasitic diseases and diagnostic procedures. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 3250 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1160 and BIO 1165 (C- or higher).
A survey of vertebrates and comparative study of organ systems. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week Alternate Years $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 3300 Animal Behavior
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1150 / BIO 1155 or BIO 1160 / BIO 1165 and six additional credits in Biology or six credits in Psychology or a combination of the two.
This course is an examination of the evolution and underlying mechanisms of animal behavior and will include the genetic, neural and hormonal basis of behavior. The laboratory will culminate in an independent animal behavvior experiment. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Alternate years. Course fee $50.
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BIO 3600 Histology Laboratory
1, every third year Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 1160 and BIO 1165 (C- or higher).
A microscopic study of animal tissues, organs and organ systems. Three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 3800 Molecular Biology of the Cell: Molecular Genetics
4, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 2330 (C- or higher), and CEM 2810 (C- or higher).
This course emphasizes the chemistry of molecules important in cellular processes of the transmission of genetic information. Particularly important is its emphasis on laboratory techniques and the interpretation of published literature in the field of molecular genetics. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 3850 Molecular Biology of the Cell: Structure and Function of the Cell
4, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: CEM 2810 (C- or higher) and BIO 1150 / BIO 1155 (C- or higher) or permission of the instructor.
This course will cover the cellular aspects of biology, including processes common to all cells as well as processes specific to certain cell types. Laboratory experimentation and the presentation of data will be emphasized. Interpretation of published literature in cell biology will also be stressed. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 3895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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BIO 3950 Study Abroad
1-4 Hours
Study in another country through an official study abroad program, beginning through advanced level. Individual course titles indicating subject, hours, and location assigned for each unit taken. Courses may count towards major, minor and/or core as determined, in consultation with the program director, by the chair of the department. Repeatable with different topics.
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BIO 3990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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BIO 4200 Pharmacology
3, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 3160 (C- or higher) or BIO 2240 (C- or higher).
Pharmacology encompasses the study of the effects of chemical substances on living organisms. This course examines four basic areas in Pharmacology: (1) principles of drug action, (2) pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, (3) pharmacology of the nervous system, and (4) drug design. There will be three lecture hours per week.
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BIO 4250 General Embryology
4, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: Junior Status and BIO 1150 / BIO 1155 (C- or higher) and BIO 1160 / BIO 1165 (C- or higher).
A study of the comparative embryology of the vertebrates. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 4500 Neurobiology
3, alternate years Hours
Prerequisites: Junior Status and BIO 3160 (C- or higher) or BIO 2230 (C- or higher).
An examination of the structure and function of the nervous system. The effects of molecular approaches to neuroscience and their impacts on the understanding of sensory, motor, and cognitive functions of both simple and more complex systems will be addressed. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. $50.00 course fee.
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BIO 4700 Biological Research
4 Hours
Prerequisites: Sixteen hours biology and CEM 1520 Prerequisites/Corequisites: MTH 1160
Completion of an independent laboratory or field research project under the supervision of a selected faculty member. Student’s work must be presented at the College of Sciences and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS) or Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium (BURS). Can be repeated one time. $50.00 course fee.
Gen. Ed. Designation: EL (R - Undergraduate Research).
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BIO 4705 Summer Scholars Biological Research
4 Hours
Prerequisites: Sixteen hours biology and CEM 1520 . Prerequisites/Corequisites: MTH 1160
Completion of an independent laboratory or field research project during the summer term under the supervision of a selected faculty member. Student’s work must be presented at the College of Sciences and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS) or Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium (BURS).
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BIO 4895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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BIO 4980 Internship in Biology
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: Eight hours biology and permission of the internship coordinator
A cooperative education assignment in which the student is placed with a participating business organization for a semester. The student must apply one semester prior to the anticipated work period. The student must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. Background checks are now required 21 days before registration for BIO 4980. Contact the internship coordinator for details regarding the approval process. Each hour of credit requires 50 hours of internship work. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit using any combination of 1, 2, or 3 hour courses; however, only 3 hours may be used as biology electives and only 2 hours may be used as electives in the pre-med Biology program. May be repeated once; however, only 3 hours may be used as biology electives.
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BIO 4990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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