BIOL 312 – Herpetology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-312L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: The biology of amphibians and reptiles. Along with a review of these two vertebrate groups, emphasis will be placed on the identification of local species through study of specimens and field trips.
BIOL 313 – Mycology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-313L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Study of the taxonomy, form and function of fungi. Study of the Taxonomy, form and function of fungi.
BIOL 307 – Plant Anatomy & Physiology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-307L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: A survey of the fundamental processes, forms, and functions of plants with a focus on flowering plants (Angiosperms). Students will learn about plant anatomy and physiology as well as plant morphology and development. Through […]
BIOL 306 – Special Topics in Biology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: 4 Description: In-depth study of an area of interest in biology. Different areas of study offered on a rotating basis. May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.
BIOL 303 – The Plant Kingdom
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-303L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Structure, function, life histories, and evolutionary trends of vascular and nonvascular plants
BIOL 305 – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-305L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Evolution and analysis of vertebrate structure, with laboratory dissection of representative animal forms.
BIOL 216 – Ichthyology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: The study of fish with emphasis on identification, classification, evolution, anatomy and physiology, and ecology. Emphasis will be on South Carolina species but other important species will be included.
BIOL 217 – Principles of Animal Nutrition
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115 BIOL-107 BIOL-106 BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An introduction to the principles of animal nutrition. General topics will include the nutritional requirements of animals, the mechanisms animals use for nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism, and the nutrient composition and formulation of animal feeds.
BIOL 220 – Introduction to Molecular Biology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). | Take BIOL-220L. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: An introduction to molecular processes of the cell. This course will explore the relationships between molecular and cellular structures and their functions, with special emphasis on proteins and nucleic acids and their roles in […]
BIOL 213 – Biology of Sex
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take 4 credits; From Department BIOL. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will provide an introduction to the biological principles involved in human reproduction. Topics include the evolution of sex, reproductive anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, puberty, biology of gender, reproductive cycles, pregnancy, birth, fertility control, sexual disorders, and current issues […]
BIOL 214 – Issues in Environmental BIOL
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-105 BIOL-115L BIOL-107 BIOL-106 or BIOL-108. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course utilizes the case study method to teach about major environmental issues facing the world today. These issues include climate change; loss of biodiversity; pollution; water supply and demand; endangered species; ecological footprint; and pesticide use. Students will […]
BIOL 212 – Natural History of South Carolina
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max: Description: Topics will include the scientific method and may cover a variety of plants and/or animals. Identification, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and conservation of these groups will be covered. Laboratories will include outdoor field trips.