BIOL-K 101 Concepts of Biology I (5 cr.) P: students will need a score of 50 on the ALEKS or have completed Math-I111 or higher An introductory course emphasizing the principles of cellular biology; molecular biology; genetics; and plant anatomy, diversity, development, and physiology.
BIOL-K 103 Concepts of Biology II (5 cr.) P: BIOL K101 with a minimum grade of C-. An introductory biology course emphasizing phylogeny, structure, physiology, development, diversity, evolution and behavior in animals.
BIOL-K 295 Intermediate Topics in Biology (1-3 cr.) Permission Required. Independent Studies Course. P: Freshman or sophomore standing; other prerequisites may be announced at the time of topic offering. Lectures on contemporary issues in biology. This course may also include reading assignments and special projects. Repeatable.
BIOL-K 322 Genetics and Molecular Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL K103 and CHEM C106 (all with a minimum grade of C-). The course covers the principles of classical and molecular genetics including Mendelian inheritance, linkage, nucleic acids, gene expression, recombinant DNA, genomics, immunogenetics, and regulation.
BIOL-K 323 Genetics and Molecular Biology Laboratory (2 cr.) P: or C: BIOL K322 with a minimum grade of C- if taken as a prerequisite. Experiments applying the principles of genetics and a variety of molecular biology techniques using organisms of increasing complexity from viruses to fruit flies and plants.
BIOL-K 324 Cell Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL K103 and CHEM C106 (all with a minimum grade of C-). Examination of the structure and activity of eukaryotic cells and subcellular structures. Emphasis is on regulation of and interactions among subcellular events, such as protein targeting, transmembrane signaling, cell movement, and cell cycle.
BIOL-K 325 Cell Biology Laboratory (2 cr.) P: or C: BIOL K324 with a minimum grade of C- if taken as a prerequisite. Experiments on the molecular and biochemical basis of organization and function of eukaryotic cells.
BIOL-K 341 Principles of Ecology and Evolution (3 cr.) P: BIOL K103 with a minimum grade of C-. A study of the interactions of organisms with one another and with their non-biotic environments in light of evolution.
BIOL-K 342 Principles of Ecology and Evolution Laboratory (2 cr.) P: or C: BIOL K341 with a minimum grade of C- if taken as a prerequisite. Application of ecology and evolution principles in laboratory and field experiments as well as demonstration of techniques of general ecology.
BIOL-K 356 Microbiology (3 cr.) P: BIOL K103 and CHEM C341 (all with a minimum grade of C-). Introduction to microorganisms: cytology, nutrition, physiology, and genetics. Importance of microorganisms in applied fields including infectious disease.
BIOL-K 357 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.) P: or C: BIOL K356 with a minimum grade of C- if taken as a prerequisite. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations to yield proficiency in aseptic cultivation and utilization of microorganisms; experimental investigations of biological principles in relation to microorganisms.
BIOL-K 384 BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (3 cr.) P: BIOL K322 or BIOL K324 or equivalent and CHEM C341 or equivalent (all with a minimum grade of C-). Biochemistry covering the fundamentals of the chemistry of life including biomolecule structure and function, the dependence of biological processes on chemical and physical principles, and pathways of carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism.
BIOL-K 411 Global Change Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL K103 or GEOL G109 and one course in chemistry or consent of instructor. Examination of changes in earth’s environment over history. In-depth study of effects of environmental change, including global warming, on the ecology of various organisms.
BIOL-K 395 ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (1-3 cr.) Permission Required. Independent Studies Course. P: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor; other prerequisites may be announced at the time of topic offering. Lectures on contemporary issues in biology. This course may also include reading assignments and special projects.
BIOL-K 411 Global Change Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL K103 or GEOL G109 and 1 course in Chemistry (all with a minimum grade of C-) or permission of instructor. Examination of changes in earth’s environment over history. In-depth study of effects of environmental change, including global warming, on the ecology of various organisms.
BIOL-K 490 Capstone (1 cr.) Permission Required. Independent Studies Course. Faculty-directed or approved independent library research on an area of public, scientific interest or a community service activity in local industry, government, schools, or other public science-related groups or organizations.
BIOL-K 493 Independent Research (1-3 cr.) Permission Required. Independent Studies Course. A course designed to give undergraduate students majoring in biology an opportunity to do research in fields in which they have a special interest.
BIOL-K 494 Senior Research Thesis (1 cr.) Permission Required. Independent Studies Course. A formally written report describing the results or accomplishments of BIOL-K 493.
BIOL-N 100 Contemporary Biology (3 cr.) Selected principles of biology with emphasis on issues and problems extending into everyday affairs of the student.
BIOL-N 108 Plants, Animals and the Environment (3 cr.) This course includes a laboratory component and is designed to provide students and future K-8 teachers with a background in the general biology concepts of plants, animals and the environment, which are the backbone of the State of Indiana science standards.
BIOL-N 217 Human Physiology (5 cr.) R: BIOL N261 and one semester of Chemistry. Equiv. IU PHSL-P 215. Lectures and laboratory work related to cellular, musculoskeletal, neural, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and reproductive function in humans.
BIOL-N 251 Introduction to Microbiology (3 cr.) P: One semester general chemistry or one semester life science. This course includes a laboratory component. The isolation, growth, structure, functioning, heredity, identification, classification, and ecology of microorganisms; their role in nature and significance to humans.
BIOL-N 261 Human Anatomy (5 cr.) Equiv. IU ANAT-A 215. Lecture and laboratory studies of the histology and gross morphology of the human form, utilizing a cell-tissue-organ system-body approach.
