Department of Biological Sciences

Elizabeth Wolfinger, Ph.D., Dean of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Jason Andrus, Ph.D., Department Chair of Biological Sciences
Christie Burley, Program Manager and Admissions Counselor Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Karthik Aghoram, Ph.D., Director Pre-Health Post- Baccalaureate Certificate

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

BIO-110: Principles of Biology

An introductory biology course designed for students with interest in pursuing a major in science. This course provides a rigorous scientific basis for the central concepts of biology and prepares students with a foundation for further study. Areas of study include biochemical aspects of cells, eukaryotic cellular structure, principles of cellular reproduction, mechanisms of inheritance, and processes of energy production and utilization. Three lecture hours per week. Corequisite: BIO-151. Students may only receive credit for one of the following: BIO-105 and BIO-145 or BIO-110 and BIO-151.

BIO-151: Principles of Biology Lab

An introductory laboratory designed for students with interest in pursuing a major in science. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the principles considered in BIO-110. Topics include cellular structure, respiration, photosynthesis, DNA structure and function, cellular and organismal reproduction, and genetics. Meets two hours per week. Corequisite: BIO-110. Students may only receive credit for one of the following: BIO-105 and BIO-145 or BIO-110 and BIO-151.