Courses (Taught by Dr. Easton)

Course Descriptions: Courses currently taught are available on ANGEL

A. Courses for Non-Majors

BIO 100 Principles of Biology ( 3 credits, CM)

A consideration of the unifying principles of modern biology with special emphasis on cell biology, metabolism and genetics. Open to non-majors only. [Offered every semester, taught by different biology faculty in rotation].

Bio 101 Human Biology

Biological principles relating to the human condition with particular emphasis on physiology of normal body function Contemporary issues affecting human health will also be discussed.[Offered every semester, taught by different biology faculty in rotation].

B. Courses for Biology Majors

BIO 211 Introduction to Cell Biology & Genetics (4 Credits 3/3, Required for B.A. & B.S. in BIO.)

Structure of biological macromolecules, organization of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and basic cellular processes. Introduction to Mendelian and molecular genetics [Offered each semester. Taught by different biology faculty in rotation].

BIO 314 Advanced Cell Biology (4 Credits 3/3,   Required in Biotechnology track. Can fulfill requirement* for B.A.).

Prerequisites: BIO 115-116-214 & CHE 201-- An in-depth examination of the cell. The emphasis in this course reflects the contribution of the molecular approach to the understanding of cell structure and functions. Particular attention will be paid to the contribution of recombinant DNA technology to our understanding of the eukaryotic cell.[Offered on a once per academic year basis, pending faculty availability).

BIO 450 Recombinant DNA Technology (4 Credits 2/4, Required for Biotechnology track Upper division Biology Elective).

Prerequisites: BIO 314-316-305 OR Instructor Permission-- This course is designed to provide the student with extensive hands-on experience using the techniques of biotechnology. Techniques involving the construction of recombinant DNA molecules and the analysis of these molecules will be emphasized. [Offered on an every-other-year basis. (Usually taught in conjunction with Dr. G. Wadsworth)].