Introductory survey of macromolecules, cell structure and function, genetics, and molecular biology.

Carolina Core: SCI

Introductory survey of macromolecules, cell structure and function, genetics, and molecular biology. Three lecture hours per week. Restricted to students who have credit for BIOL 101L but lack the lecture.

(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

Introductory survey of plant and animal development, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Three lecture hours per week. Restricted to students who have credit for BIOL 102L but lack the lecture.

Experimental examination of structure and function of plant and animal systems, biodiversity, ecology. BIOL 101, BIOL 102, BIOL 101L and BIOL 102L must be completed prior to enrolling in 300-level or above Biology courses.

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.

Fundamental principles of human biology. Credit may not be given for both BIOL 110 and BIOL 120. Three lecture hours per week. Not for major credit.

Carolina Core: SCI

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.

Laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and audio-visual supplements to BIOL 200. Not for major credit. Two hours per week.

An introduction to pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and protozoans. Basic elements of the immune system coupled with discussion of how pathogens cause disease. This information is placed in the context of how scientific research leads to the discovery, treatment, and prevention of the disease. The ethical implications of each pathogen and its treatment strategies are discussed.

Carolina Core: SCI, VSR

This class goes beyond the classroom to visit sites affected by infectious diseases, like cholera and bubonic plague, in order to put these diseases into context, gaining a deeper understanding of the implications of infectious disease on human health and ethics. This course will experience infectious diseases through the scope of art, literature, and architecture.

(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.

Carolina Core: SCI

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

A continuation of BIOL 243L. One three-hour laboratory 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

Concepts of evolution, populations, and population interactions; communities and ecosystems. Three lecture hours per week.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

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.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Experiments, exercises, and demonstrations. Three hours per week.

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

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.

Observational and experimental examination of principles of genetics and inheritance.

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

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.

Explorations into the use of animals in various industries in today’s society.

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 and comparative aspects of anatomy, reproduction, and embryology of the vertebrates. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory period per week.

Phylogenetic survey of the major plant divisions; consideration of the structure and development of flowering plants.

Three hours per week.

A survey of plants affecting human health and how they are used historically and in modern times, with emphasis on the biologically active constituents.

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.

Structure and dynamics of plant populations and communities, including life histories, adaptations, and plant interactions.

Laboratory and field exercises in plant ecology.

Principles and methods of measuring production in the sea. Emphasis on the ocean’s role in the global carbon budget. Three lecture hours per week. Scheduled field trips are required.

Functional physiology of human organ systems.

Experiments on organ system functions using different animal models.

Structure, function, and development of human anatomy.

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.

Student seminars and a survey of research in the fields of Biological Sciences.

Methodologies of biological research with emphasis on hypothesis formation, research design, and data collection, and current issues in biology.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

Supervised training in Biological Sciences conducting experiments, analyzing data, and solving scientific problems. Contract required.

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: ENVR 503, 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.

An introduction to the processes involved in normal human embryology and how genetic and environmental disruptions result in congenital disorders.

Phylogenetic and comparative aspects of anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and embryology of the invertebrates. Three lecture and one three-hour laboratory period per week.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Descriptive and molecular examination of the processes and mechanisms used by plants in organogenesis, differentiation, and morphogenesis. Three lecture hours 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.

Diversity, distribution, physiology, ecology, evolution, and economic importance of marine algal, seagrass, and mangrove communities. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Scheduled field trips are required.

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.

Parasites of biological, economic, and public health importance. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

Cross-listed course: ENHS 661, EPID 661

A comparative survey of behavior patterns of animals from protists to humans and the physiological mechanisms underlying behavior.

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.

Phylogeny, morphology, behavior, and ecology of fishes. Three lecture and 3 laboratory hours plus three field trips to be arranged.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Introduction to the practical and scientific aspects of the commercial culture of freshwater and marine organisms. Three lecture hours per week. One all-day field trip required.

The identification of behavioral adaptations of estuarine and marine organisms: their ecology, physiology, development, and evolutionary history; field observations.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Description of biological macromolecules and major metabolic pathways.

Experiments and demonstrations illustrating the principles of biochemistry. Three laboratory hours per week.

An integrative and comparative study of the structure, function, and evolution of the physiological systems of animals. Three lecture hours per week.

Laboratory exercises to illustrate principles from BIOL 543. Three hours per week.

Essentials of modern biochemistry. First semester of a two-semester course. Three lecture hours per week.

Essentials of modern biochemistry and molecular biology. Three lecture hours per week.

A general survey of the major physiological processes in plants. Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

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.

An introduction to the principles of population genetics, with emphasis on the origin, maintenance, and significance of genetic variation in natural populations.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Current concepts and applications of genomics, addressing questions from throughout biological inquiry.

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).

Interactions of organisms and the environment; ecosystem structure and functions. Three lecture hours per week.

Three hours per week.

Principles of conservation biology. Importance of biodiversity, causes of decline and extinction, and restoration and conversation policy in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Quantitative study of the population, community and evolutionary ecology of freshwater habitats (lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands). Includes mandatory fieldtrips.

Processes governing insect ecology (distribution, abundance, population regulation, community assembly, and diversity patterns across the globe), and investigations of the life-history, behavior, and development of South Carolina insects.

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.

Structure, dynamics, and interactions between populations and communities in marine ecosystems. Attendance at designated departmental seminars is required. Three lecture hours per week.

Laboratory and field exercises in coastal environments. Three hours per week plus field trips.

Interdisciplinary examination of the distribution, reproduction, survival, and historical variation of the principal commercial marine fisheries.

Structure, productivity, and biodiversity of coral reefs, emphasizing their sensitivity, stability, and sustainability. Taught as an extended field experience with daily lectures and guided research activities.

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.

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.

Survey of current concepts regarding the molecular and genetic factors that regulate the origin and progression of cancer. Readings based on current primary literature.

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.

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.

Biology of birds at molecular, organismal, and population levels, emphasizing unique adaptations of the class of Aves.

An overview of neurodevelopmental disorders, focusing on the known genetic and environmental mechanisms leading to altered nervous system function. Discussion for each disorder will include how the nervous system is altered, the underlying biological mechanisms, and current/future treatments. Includes discussion of scientific journal articles.

Advances in molecular and cellular neurobiology that bring new understanding for human neurological disease.

Descriptive and computational exploration of the molecules, cells, and circuits in the nervous systems of animals that make observable behaviors possible.

Experimental investigation of the neurons and neural circuits that underlie observable behaviors in animals.

An introduction to the integrative and comparative study of animal sensory systems.

Interactions of microorganisms with each other, with more complex organisms, and with their environments. Three lecture hours per week.

This course examines how the mechanisms by which animals and plants interact with their physical environments influence organismal physiology.

Advanced study of related aspects of biological evolution. Rose of life from physical and chemical precursors, biochemical basis of adaptation to ecological pressures, and biochemical aspects of the origins and maintenance of biodiversity.

A study of the aquatic environment and its biota. Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

An advanced course in evolutionary biology, including natural selection, neutral evolution, molecular evolution population genetics, quantitative genetics, sexual selection, speciation, human evolution, and the evolution of disease.

Studies of the principles of genetics and molecular biology as applied to adaptive evolution of genes and genomes.

Speciation as the source of biological diversity. Analysis of genetic and ecological models of speciation using primary literature.

Studies in molecular biology and genetics with emphasis on the use of newly developed techniques in biotechnology. Three lecture hours per week.

Techniques used in biotechnology will be employed in the context of an experimental project. Twelve laboratory hours per week.

Evolution, systematics, genetics, ecology, and adaptation of mammals. Emphasis on native South Carolina species. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week, plus five field trips to be arranged.

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.

Molecular mechanisms underlying gene action and differentiation in man; the genetic bases for human variability and inborn metabolic errors leading to inherited diseases.

An advanced examination of the molecular mechanisms underlying gene action in humans. Current literature illustrating the genotype-phenotype relationship in human disease pathogenesis will be discussed.

Core concepts of biochemistry as applied to human health and disease.

Physiological, molecular, and genetic examination of induced plant responses to various biotic and abiotic environmental stresses.

Theoretical and practical aspects of scanning and transmission electron microscopy, digital image acquisition and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. Two lecture and one laboratory hour per week, plus a research project to be arranged.