Biology (BIOL)
Introductory survey of macromolecules, cell structure and function, genetics, and molecular biology.
Carolina Core: SCI
(Recommended concurrent with BIOL 101). Experimental examination of basic principles of cell biology, genetics and metabolism. Three hours per week.
Carolina Core: SCI
Introductory survey of plant and animal development, physiology, ecology, and evolution.
Carolina Core: SCI
Basic biological concepts and issues for non-biology majors. Credit may not be given for both this course and BIOL 120. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
Carolina Core: SCI
Addendum to BIOL 110.
Exercises dealing with basic concepts of human biology. Not for major credit.
Carolina Core: SCI
An introduction to plant science for the non-major. This course does not carry major credit, and is not designed as a prerequisite for other biology courses. Plant development, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology will be considered. Three lecture hours per week.
(Designed for non-major students.) Genetic principles, emphasizing human heredity. Relevance of recent advances in genetics. Three lecture hours per week.
Carolina Core: SCI
Scientific and social issues concerning the interrelationship of culture and agricultural biotic diversity and technology, climate change, resources management, food security, and human health.
Carolina Core: SCI, VSR
This course will ensure that elementary education majors will understand the fundamental concepts of Biology. Cannot be used for biology major credit.
Functional anatomy of the human body and its relation to disease processes. Not for biology major credit.
The principles of anatomy as demonstrated by microscopic studies and animal dissection. Three hours per week.
Fundamentals of functional human biology and knowledge of contemporary medical problems. Not for major credit.
Functional biology of organ systems in the maintenance of the whole organism; homeostatic relationships. Not available for biology major credit. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Not available for biology major credit. Three lecture hours per week.
Carolina Core: SCI
The principles of anatomy and physiology as demonstrated by microscopic studies, animal dissection, and physiological experiments. One three-hour laboratory per week.
Carolina Core: SCI
Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body, including the cardiovascular, endocrine, excretory, reproductive, digestive, and respiratory systems. Not available for biology major credit. Three lecture hours per week.
Carolina Core: SCI
An introduction to bacteria and viruses, emphasizing structure, metabolism, and pathogenesis. Discussion of infectious diseases, antigen-antibody relationships, and anti-microbial agents in chemotherapy. Not available for biology major credit. Three lecture hours per week.
Not available for biology major credit. Three hours per week.
Physiology of human systems especially susceptible to disturbance: immunobiology, circulation, excretion, metabolism, endocrinology, and muscle physiology. Not for biology major credit. Intended for pharmacy students.
Basic ecological principles and the impacts of human population growth and technology. Not for major credit.
Carolina Core: SCI
Demonstrations, data analyses, discussions, and films relating to human ecology, resource use, and environmental impact. Not for major credit. Two hours per week.
Carolina Core: SCI
Experiments, exercises, and demonstrations. Three hours per week.
Principles of eukaryotic cell structure, molecular organization, and physiology. Genome organization and expression. Cell growth, division, and cell-cell interactions. Three lecture hours per week.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Experiments, exercises, and demonstrations. Three hours per week.
Basic principles of transmission and molecular genetics; quantitative inheritance; recombination; biochemical aspects of gene function and regulation; developmental genetics and population genetics. Three lecture hours per week.
Exploration of current careers in the animal industry including a brief overview of the sciences involved in animal production such as genetics and selection, behavior, physiology, reproduction, and nutrition of cattle (beef and dairy), horses, swine, sheep, poultry, and others.
Participation in preparation and teaching of undergraduate biological sciences laboratories.
Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity
Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required for undergraduate students.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the development and functions of the nervous system, such as nervous system patterning, neuronal differentiation/migration, formation of neuronal projections, development of synapses, apoptosis, refinement of neuronal circuits, and how cells and neurons respond to signals from the environment.
Phylogenetic survey of the major plant divisions; consideration of the structure and development of flowering plants.
Three hours per week.
Basic introduction to plants, including cellular biology, energetics, structure-function relationships, development, nutrition, and diversity.
Illustration of principles of introductory botany and plant physiology using experiments, exercises, and demonstrations. Three laboratory hours per week.
Experiments on organ system functions using different animal models.
Practical exercises in structure, function, and development of anatomy using digital and animal models.
The taxonomy, morphology, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms.
Practical exercises with the taxonomy, morphology, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms.
Elements of nutrition and animal feeding in veterinary practice. Three lecture hours per week.
Methodologies of biological research with emphasis on hypothesis formation, research design, and data collection, and current issues in biology. Two lecture and six laboratory hours per week.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
An overview of the microbial world including a survey of the distribution, functioning, and diversity of microorganisms in natural systems. Discusses the crucial roles that microorganisms play in ecosystem function, biogeochemical cycles, and environmental quality.
Cross-listed course: MSCI 503
An introduction to how cell-cell communication, gene expression, cell division, cytoskeletal dynamics, and interactions with the extracellular matrix result in the differentiation, pattern formation, morphogenesis, and growth necessary to generate a new individual.
Descriptive and experimental exercises related to embryology. One three-hour laboratory per week.
Molecular aspects of development from gamete formation through tissue and organ differentiation in plants and animals. Three lecture hours per week.
A series of experimentally oriented laboratory exercises will be performed. One three-hour laboratory per week.
Experiments utilizing a genetic approach to the study of plant development. Three laboratory hours per week.
Taxonomy and morphology of fungi; cultivation, life histories, and economic importance; all classes and major orders considered. Three lecture hours per week.
Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.
Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.
Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.
An introduction to the tissues that make up the human body. The microscopic anatomy of tissues is examined and discussed in terms of function and physiology. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours per week.
Observational and experimental methods used in classifying animal behavior patterns and in determining underlying control mechanisms. One three-hour laboratory per week.
Management and conservation of aquatic and marine resources, with emphasis on fisheries. Data procurement and analysis; commercial and recreational fisheries; sociological, political, legal, and environmental factors that affect fishery management; and fish biodiversity.
Cross-listed course: MSCI 535
Introduction to bacteria and viruses emphasizing ultrastructure, physiology, genetics, and growth. Discussion of public health, industrial, and environmental microbiology. Three lecture hours per week.
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research
Three laboratory hours per week.
Discussion of how physiological factors, like nutritional status, influence systemic signals to alter stem cell activity, and the physiological stimuli that impact stem cell activity in a variety of organisms (from worms to humans).
Three hours per week.
Exploration of how human activities affect marine natural populations, species, communities and ecosystems, including threats to biodiversity; approaches to marine conservation; and ecological and evolutionary responses to anthropogenic disturbance.
Cross-listed course: MSCI 574
This course focuses on quantitative knowledge for interdisciplinary applications in genetics as well as hands-on experience in analyzing genetic data. In this course, students will have programming exercises in using analysis tools to conduct genome-wide analysis, annotation, and interpretation of genetic data using R/Bioconductor packages.
Cross-listed course: STAT 588
Current developments in biological sciences. Readings and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title.
Advanced study of viruses with regard to biochemical, molecular, pathological, epidemiological, and biotechnological aspects. Focus on animal viruses with particular emphasis on human pathogens.
Focuses on the understanding of how stem cells can be used to make fundamental biological discoveries with a special focus in neuroscience.
Basic immunological concepts including antibody structure, function, and genetics; cellular immunology; transplantation; hypersensitivity; autoimmunity; and immunity to infectious diseases.
Advanced study of infectious diseases caused by fungi. Etiology, symptoms, and treatment of fungi related illnesses.
Cross-listed course: ENHS 625
Examines the physiology and ecology of phytoplankton, including environmental controls on community composition, primary productivity, and detection and characterization of water quality (eutrophication) and harmful algal blooms.
Cross-listed course: MSCI 627
Descriptive and experimental aspects of the neural basis of behavior, emphasizing cellular and molecular mechanisms. Two lecture and six laboratory hours per week. Three lecture hours per week.
A study of the aquatic environment and its biota. Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week.
Signaling pathways involved in human diseases, such as cancer, AIDS, autoimmune diseases and diabetes, and cellular processes involving apoptosis, cell cycle, cell-cell adhesion, growth factors, hormones, G protein-couples receptors, cytokines and immune response.
Structure and dynamics of plant populations and communities, including life histories, adaptations, and plant interactions. Three lecture hours per week.
Laboratory and field exercises in plant ecology. Four hours per week.
Physiological, molecular, and genetic examination of induced plant responses to various biotic and abiotic environmental stresses.