This is a listing of Biology (BIOL) classes available at Bethany. These courses are included in the requirements for the Biology and Biochemistry majors and other programs. Not all courses are available every semester. Please contact the registrar with any questions.
There are 21 courses in this subject. View other subjects or view all courses.
| Code | Course Title / Description |
|---|---|
| BIOL101 | Principles of Biology and Lab 4 credits An analysis of the underlying biological concepts in the areas of biochemistry, cytology, physiology, genetics and ecology. Three lectures and one lab per week. |
| BIOL151 | General Biology I and Lab 4 credits First semester of a two-semester introduction to biological study. Emphasis is placed on scientific processes, molecules, and cellular function. Three lectures and one lab per week. |
| BIOL152 | General Biology II and Lab 4 credits Second semester of a two-semester introduction to biological study. Includes an overview of living organisms, vertebrate organ systems and ecology. Three lectures and one lab per week. |
| BIOL203 | Botany and Lab 4 credits Overview of the plant kingdom with study of anatomy, physiology, ecology, and economic importance of plants. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab. |
| BIOL215 | Invertebrate Zoology and Lab 4 credits Overview of invertebrate form and function with emphasis on ecology and behavior. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab and BIOL152 - General Biology II and Lab. |
| BIOL216 | Vertebrate Zoology and Lab 4 credits Overview of vertebrate form and function with emphasis on ecology and behavior. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab and BIOL152 - General Biology II and Lab. |
| BIOL221 | Human Anatomy and Lab 4 credits A systems approach to the structure of the human body. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL101 - Principles of Biology and Lab or BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab or consent of instructor. |
| BIOL222 | Human Physiology and Lab 4 credits A study of the mechanisms and interrelationships within the organ systems of the human body. A special emphasis on structure/function relationships. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: CHEM107 - General, Organic and Biochemistry and Lab or CHEM113 - General Chemistry I and Lab, and BIOL221 - Human Anatomy and Lab. |
| BIOL280 | Medical Terminology 3 credits A study of the prefixes, suffixes, and roots involved in the language of medicine used by health professionals. |
| BIOL311 | Field Ornithology 4 credits Study of bird biology, ecology, and conservation. This course includes a significant field component that will stress knowledge of bird habitats and identification of birds by sight and sound. Three lectures and one lab per week. Extra fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab and BIOL152 - General Biology II and Lab or consent of instructor. |
| BIOL340 | Genetics and Lab 4 credits Study of chromosomes, genes, DNA, and the regulation of genetic material. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab and BIOL152 - General Biology II and Lab. |
| BIOL350 | Cell Biology and Lab 4 credits Study of structure and processes within prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab and BIOL152 - General Biology II and Lab. |
| BIOL352 | Immunology 4 credits A broad study of the immune system, including humoral and cell mediated immunity, antigen receptor formation, antigen presentation, lymphatic tissue anatomy, and various pathologies of the immune system will be covered. The lab portion of the course will cover the application of these principles to modern experimental work. Prerequisites: CHEM113 - General Chemistry I and Lab and CHEM114 - General Chemistry II and Lab. Recommended: BIOL360 - Microbiology and Lab, CHEM215 - Organic Chemistry I and Lab, CHEM216 - Organic Chemistry II and Lab. |
| BIOL360 | Microbiology and Lab 4 credits Study of viruses, bacteria, and protists with emphasis placed on culture methods and their connection to human diseases. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 with a minimum grade of B or BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab or consent of instructor. |
| BIOL370 | Ecology and Lab 4 credits Study of organisms and their relationship with other organisms and their environment. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab or consent of instructor. |
| BIOL375 | Trends in Evolutionary Theory 3 credits This is a seminar course covering the current understanding of evolutionary theory. Topics will include the known and inferred processes of evolution with emphasis given to speciation, natural selection within and among populations, phylogenetics, as well as discussion of the relationship between developmental genes and evolution. Controversial ideas such as intelligent design and special creation will be contrasted with current models of evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL101 - Principles of Biology and Lab or BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab. |
| BIOL405 | Biology Research Proposal 1 credit A writing intensive course during which students develop a research question, investigate past and current research in that area and develop a proposal with methodologies for addressing their research question. Prerequisite: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab and BIOL152 - General Biology II and Lab. |
| BIOL480 | Topics in Biology 4 credits Discussion of selected topics in biological sciences. Course is offered on a rotational basis and may be repeated for credit with different topics. |
| BIOL491 | Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy 4 credits A regional approach to the structure of the human body. Included are the limbs, trunk, and the head and neck. Cadaver dissection included. Two labs per week, lectures as needed. Additional course fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL151 - General Biology I and Lab, BIOL152 - General Biology II and Lab, BIOL221 - Human Anatomy and Lab, and BIOL222 - Human Physiology and Lab. PHED350 - Kinesiology strongly recommended. |
| BIOL498 | Biology Independent Research 3 credits Biological research by arrangement with instructor. Literature review, design, and execution of biological experimentation. Prerequisite: BIOL405 - Biology Research Proposal. |
| BIOL499 | Biology Internship 3 credits Biology-related field experience with an approved agency fulfilling an individual learning contract negotiated between student, faculty advisor, and worksite. Biology majors only, by permission. |