Biology Course Offerings

BOT 3151C - Local Flora 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III).
Study of the morphological features of vascular plants and practice
in identification of plants. Elementary ecology of principle types of
plant communities of Northeast Florida. Emphasis on native plants.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory, two hours field work.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

BOT 3712C - Plant Systematics and Evolution 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). In this course students will study plant evolution, classification, and identification. Plant
species concepts and breeding systems will also be studied.
Comparisons will be made between traditional methods of classifi-cation
and the more modern methods that utilize molecular biology
and numerical taxonomy. There will be three credits lecture and one
credit (4 hours) laboratory in this course. (A laboratory fee of $30
will be assessed.)

BSC 4503C - Plant Anatomy and Physiology 4
Prerequisites: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). This course will investigate the anatomy, physiology and major biochemical pathways of the higher plants. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

BSC 1005C - Principles of Biology 4
This course is designed to introduce students to the science of life. This survey will cover topics ranging from the molecular components of the cell, to the interaction of organisms with their environment. The goal of this course is to familiarize students with diverse components of life, provide an opportunity for students to work in the laboratory, as well as introduce the major areas of study within the discipline. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

BSC 1010C - General Biology I 4
An introduction to biology with emphasis on the cellular level.
Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $30
will be assessed.)

BSC 1011C - General Biology II 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C or equivalent. This course examines the evidence for evolution by common descent, the mechanisms of biological change, and the diversity, phylogenetic classification, anatomy and physiology of organisms from microbes to plants. There will be three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory in this course. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

BSC 1930 - Current Applications in Biology 2
In this course biological principles and research are applied to
modern life. Topics will vary from semester to semester.

BSC 2020C - Human Biology 4
This is an introduction to the science of biology with emphasis on
the structures and functioning of the human organism. Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $25 will be
assessed.)

BSC 2085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
This course includes units concerning the organization of the human
body, support and movement, the nervous system and special senses, and the endocrine system. Extensive cat dissection in the laboratory is to be expected.
Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of
$30 will be assessed.)

BSC 2086C - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Prerequisite: BSC 2085C. This course is a continuation of BSC 2085C. This course includes units concerning the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, lymphatic and immune systems, digestion and metabolism, the urinary system and fluid and electrolyte balance, and reproduction and development. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

BSC 2930 - Selected Topics - Biology v. 2 - 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Variable topics in biology
appropriate for students in their freshman or sophomore years.

BSC 3052 - Conservation Biology 3
Prerequisites: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). This course will investigate the major causes responsible for declining global biodiversity and its implications.

BSC 3053 - Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants 3
Prerequisites:BSC 1011C and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). This course is about the environment, specifically about the substances called pollutants and how they
affect the living organisms on this planet. This course will examine the major groups of pollutants in terms of their sources, levels in the environment and their actual effect on living systems. Three hours lecture.

BSC 3057 - Introduction to Environmental Studies 3
This course represents the core foundation course for the interdisci-plinary
Environmental Studies Minor. Topics cover a broad range of
environmental issues in order to lay the foundation for the under-standing
of complex environmental issues and the interactions
between human behavior, technology, and the natural environment.
Course content provides an introduction to issues of biodiversity,
appreciating human impact, principles of sustainability, biotechnol-ogy,
resource conservation, legal and policy issues, ethics, and
ecopsychology.

BSC 3263 - Marine Biology 3
Prerequisites:BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). This course will offer an introduction to living in a marine environment, and will focus on the diversity and special adaptations of marine fauna. The various marine ecosystems will also be discussed, and human impacts on marine systems will also be covered. This course is aimed at the biology majors who wish to learn more about organismal diversity and adaptation. Three hours lecture.

BSC 4054 - Environmental Toxicology 3
Prerequisite: CHM 2045C, CHM 2046C, BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). This course involves the study of toxic substances occurring in both man-made and natural environments. Subjects discussed in Environmental
Toxicology will range from the effects of environmental toxins on individual organisms to global implications of the toxicology of widely used organic and inorganic pollutants.

BSC 4905 - Directed Independent Study in Biology v. 1-3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Students will participate in a research investigation under the supervision of an instructor. One credit hour will require a minimum of 4 hours of research activity per week, although specific time requirements will vary with the instructor. This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits but only 4 hours may be used in the major elective area. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.

BSC 4930 - Selected Topics in Biology v. 1 - 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course deals with
various recent advances in biology. May be repeated for a total of
12 credits.

BSC 4931 - Senior Seminar in Biology 2
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department. Field,
laboratory or library studies will be required in senior seminar.
Students who choose field or lab studies must complete BSC 4905-
Directed Independent Study before enrolling in senior seminar.
Note: Senior Seminar is only offered fall and spring semesters. May
be repeated for a total of 12 credits.

MCB 2010C - Microbiology 4
Prerequisites: CHM 2045C and BSC 1010C. The spectrum of the microbial world with emphasis on cell structure, reproduction, and physiology. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

BSC 3020C AA - Microbial Biology 4
Prerequisites: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, ZOO 2010C (General Biology III), CHM 2045C and CHM 2046C. The diversity of the microbial world will be examined by characterizing the structure, nutritional requirements, growth and metabolism of
representative microbes. This course will introduce microbial genetics, symbiotic associations, immunology and pathogenicity. This is intended for science majors as an introductory course in microbiology. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. (A
laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

MCB 3203 - Pathogenic Bacteriology 3
Prerequisite: MCB 2010C(with instructor permission) or MCB 3930C. This course will develop into the biological basis of infectious disease. It will emphasize bacterial
infection, the principles of the host-parasite relationship, the pathogenic characteristics and virulence factors of microorganisms, and the various modes of action of antimicrobial agents. Three hours lecture.

MCB 3212 - The Biological Aspects of AIDS and
other Sexually Transmitted Diseases 3
Prerequisites: BSC 1010C or permission of the instructor. This course offers information on the biology of human defense and failure of that defense which results in HIV disease/AIDS. Topics include the biology and immunology of the AIDS virus, its opportunistic infections, clinical reasons for therapy failure, prevention, prevalence in U.S. an other countries and HIV testing. Three hours lecture.

OCE 4930 - Selected Topics in Marine Science v.2-4
Topics will vary from time to time but may include estuarine biology, marine chemistry adn mariculture.

MCB 4503C - Virology 4
Prerequisites: PCB 3023C and MCB 2013C. Infectious cycles and
molecular aspects of bacterial, plant and animal viral replication.
The laboratory will deal with isolation and culturing of animal and
bacterial virus. Three hours lecture. Four hours laboratory.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

PCB 2050 - Genetics and Society 3
Current knowledge of heredity and its implication in human affairs,
past, present and future. The relationship of heredity to many human
diseases and birth defects will be emphasized. This course is very
relevant to persons who wish to know about themselves and their
contributions to their children. (Cannot be used for upper-level
requirements by natural science majors). Three hours lecture.

PCB 3023C - Molecular and Cell Biology 4
Prerequisites: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III), CHM 2210, CHM 2210L. A study of cell structure and function with emphasis on the properties of intracellular organelles and their molecular constituents. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

PCB 3043C - Ecology 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). A study of the basic principles involved in the functioning of ecological systems, with
special reference to the major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of
Florida. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory and field work.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

PCB 3063C - Genetics 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III), CHM 2045C, CHM 2046C. Principles of classical and molecular genetics revealed by studies on nuclear and extranuclear inheritance. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

PCB 4067C - Molecular Basis of Inheritance 4
Prerequisite: PCB 3063C (Genetics). This course will detail the molecular basis of inheritance in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics will include the structure and organization of DNA, plus DNA replication, repair, and recombination. Transcription, translation, and processing of gene products will be covered. A major emphasis will be the regulation of these molecular processes.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

PCB 4233 - Immunology 3
Prerequisite: PCB 3023C. Introduction to the major concepts in modern basic immunology with an emphasis on the relevant immunological mechanisms in
pathogenesis of different diseases and pathological conditions.
Emphasizes the transposition of basic science information into
clinical problems through use of immunopathological concepts.
Three hours lecture.

PCB 4234 - Biology of Cancer 3
Prerequisite: Either PCB 3023C or PCB 3063C. This course will
provide current information on the molecular, cellular, and genetic
changes associated with cancer cells. Cellular and environmental
causes of cancer will be discussed, and treatment options will be
covered. Students should gain a thorough understanding of cancer at
the cellular level by the conclusion of the course.

PCB 4253C - Developmental Biology 4
Prerequisites: PCB 3023C, PCB 3063C. A study of gametogenesis,
fertilization, and embryogenesis at the descriptive and molecular
levels and of related developmental problems such as regeneration
and carcinogenesis. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

PCB 4301C - Limnology 4
Prerequisites: PCB 3043C, CHM 2045C, and CHM 2046C. This
course involves the study of inland waters. The current definition of
inland water includes lakes, streams, estuaries, and wetlands.
Subjects include physical, chemical and biological limnology.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

PCB 4674C - Evolution 3
Prerequisite: PCB 3043C, PCB 3063C or permission of instructor. Evolution is the unifying theory of biology, linking fields as diverse as biochemistry and ecology, genetics adn anatomy. In this course we will investigate both the wealth of evidence for evolution by common descent and the genetic and ecological mechanisms by which evolution occurs in natural populations. In addition we will cover the history of evolutionary biology from pre-Darwinian views to present day controversies, and the key events that have lead to our current understanding of the subject.

PCB 4713C - Physiology 4
Prerequisites: PCB 3023C, PHY 2054 and PHY 2054L. The study of functional activities and interactions of cells, tissues and organs, with emphasis on respiration, excitation, transport phenomena, and control mechanisms. Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

PCB 4843 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience 3
Prerequisite: PCB 3023C or by permission of the instructor. The course is an overview of structure-function relationships in the nervous system at the molecular level. Topics include development of neurons, neuron-specific gene expression, mechansims of neuronal plasticity in learning and memory, synaptic release, molecular biology of neurological disorders, and molecular neuropharmacology.

ZOO 2203C - Invertebrate Zoology 4
Prerequisite: Zoology or equivalent. A survey of the invertebrate
phyla from the protozoa through the lower chordata, emphasizing
comparative aspects of morphology and embryology as well as
ecology and distribution. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

ZOO 3713C - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). This course will compare the evolutionary morphology of the Chordata. The
lecture will be supplemented with the laboratory dissection of
representatives including the shark, mudpuppy, and cat. Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be
assessed.)

ZOO 4234C - Parasitology 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III).
Anatomy, physiology, life cycles, epidemiology and control of
protozoan and helminth parasites that affect vertebrates. Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be
assessed.)

ZOO 4462C - Herpetology 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). Study of the natural history of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on systematics and evolutionary adaptations. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory and two hours field work. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

ZOO 4715C - Introduction to Canine Anatomy 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). In this course we will study the dog as a model of mammalian anatomy. The course has obvious appeal to students pursuing studies in veterinary medicine, but those interested in other pre-professional fields will definitely benefit. The emphasis will be heavily on laboratory dissections, which are held three times a week, and will be supplemented with two lectures a week. The dissection approaches are often those taken for surgery, and many structures not located in previous courses will be found. Students will work in groups of up to four, and, to assure that all students are actively involved, dissection duties will be rotated daily within groups.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

ZOO 4753C - Histology 4
Prerequisites: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology). Students will receive instruction concerning the structure and function of cells,
tissues and organs. Student will learn to recognize and identify all
major cell types in the human body. The histological basis of cell
function will be stressed. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

ZOO 4454C - Ichthyology 4
Prerequisites: BSC 1011C and ZOO 2010C (General Biology). Ichthyology is the study
of fishes. Topics covered during this course include anatomy, physiology, taxonomic diversity, life history, and ecology of fishes. Different techniques for the study of fishes will be introduced during the laboratory. (A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)

ZOO 4823C - General Entomology 4
Prerequisite: BSC 1010C, BSC 1011C, and ZOO 2010C (General Biology III). This course will investigate the taxonomy, structure, physiology and ecology of the major evolutionary lineages of the insects.
(A laboratory fee of $30 will be assessed.)