Biology
BIOL 1000 Special Topics in Biology 1-4 Credits
Study and discussion of a selected topic in biology. Content will vary, as this
course is a means for classes to explore certain biology-related topics in depth.
Classes may be taught by visiting professors. May be repeated for a total of 6
credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
Chemical basis of life; cell structure and function, including energy metabolism;
cell division; DNA and gene regulation; Mendelian and molecular genetics;
evolution. Course includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory applications
each week.
Plant and animal anatomy (tissues, organs and organ systems), physiology,
reproduction, and growth; microorganisms; fungi; ecology. Course includes
three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory applications each week.
A survey of biology concepts and content as applicable to the Tennessee
K-8 curriculum standards and the National Science Foundation Standards. Instructional
topics include scientific method, cell structure and function, food production
and energy for life, heredity and reproduction, diversity and adaptation
among living things, interactions between living things and their environment,
and biological change. Students will design, develop, and implement hands-on
science activities for K-8 students; create and develop a course portfolio; and
collect and evaluate biologically related resources. Course includes two hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.
BIOL 2000 Independent Scientific Investigation 2 Credits
Independent laboratory, library or field research in biology under the supervision
of a consenting faculty member. Designed to develop an interest in
biology and the application of techniques of scientific research. Students may
accumulate up to 6 credit hours; a minimum of four hours of research is required
each week. Intended as elective credit and may not be applied toward general
education requirements.
A study of basic biological chemistry, cellular structure and function (including
cellular respiration, protein synthesis, and cell division); histology; and
integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems. Course includes three hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week. Prerequisite(s):
completion of learning support reading, writing, and math requirements
A study of the anatomy and physiology of blood and the circulatory, immune,
respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications
each week. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010
Relationships between organisms and their environment, including human
environmental problems. Four hours of lecture, with announced field trips.
This course is a study of basic biomolecules, cell structure and function,
cellular respiration and photosynthesis, molecular genetics, cellular communication,
cancer, and evolution of the cell. The course includes 3 hours of lecture and
3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and 1120 and CHEM
1110 and 1120; or two years of high school biology and ACT natural science score
of 26 or higher; or consent of instructor
Mendelian genetics, chromosomal inheritance, modified Mendelian ratios,
chromosome mapping, linkage, gene and chromosomal mutations, recombination,
gene expression, recombinant DNA technology, transposable elements,
extranuclear genome, population genetics, and quantitative genetics. Course
includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each
week. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 or CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1010 or BIOL 2010
An introductory course in microbiology dealing with bacteria, fungi, yeast,
and viruses to include discussions of cell structure, identification, taxonomy,
metabolism, genetics, resistance, infection, disease, and immunity. Course includes
three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory applications each week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2010 or CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110
An introduction to the disease processes and mechanisms of the human
body and to the dysfunction of the body’s systems.
Human nutrition for the lifespan, including biochemistry of body nutrients,
health and disease, government and scientific guidelines. Prerequisite(s): BIOL
2010 or CHEM 1010
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