Course Descriptions
Biology (BIOL)BIOL 1001. Medical Terminology for Allied Health. This course is designed to introduce necessary terminology needed for an allied health profession. Pronunciation, root words, abbreviations, and body systems terminology are emphasized. Fall and spring.
BIOL 1101. Introduction to Biology Lab. This is a life science laboratory course which accompanies BIOL 1103. It reinforces and supplements the basic principles of biology presented in BIOL 1103. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 1103. Introduction to Biology. A lecture course in the principles of biology, it serves as a pre-requisite for all other biology courses for biology majors and minors. Instruction in the fundamental concepts of life science will provide a foundation of knowledge, preparing students for subsequent courses which contain higher-level, content-specific information.
BIOL 2021. Vertebrate Zoology Lab. To accompany BIOL 1023. Laboratory two hours.
BIOL 2023. Vertebrate Zoology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1103/1101. A study of the phylogenetic relationships, morphology, and physiological processes of the classes of vertebrates. Lecture three hours. Spring and summer semesters.
BIOL 2081. General Botany Lab. To accompany BIOL 1033. Laboratory two hours.
BIOL 2083. General Botany. Prerequisite: BIOL 1103/1101. An introduction to the fundamental principles of plant structure and function. Lecture three hours. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 2003. Nutrition and Diet. Prerequisites: One semester of biology or one semester of human anatomy and physiology. The fundamental principles of human nutrition and diets; emphasizes normal nutrition as a basis for making diet adaptations in disease. Lecture three hours. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 2012. Comparative Anatomy Lab. To accompany BIOL 2022. Laboratory four hours.
BIOL 2022. Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL 1021/ 1023. Dissection of the shark and cat. Emphasizes comparative structural forms among representatives of the vertebrate classes. Lecture three hours. Fall semester. On demand.
BIOL 2061. Anatomy and Physiology I Lab. To accompany BIOL 2063. Laboratory two hours.
BIOL 2063. Anatomy and Physiology I. The first in a two-course series dealing with human anatomy and physiology. This course is recommended for nurses, medical technicians, allied health majors, and other interested persons. Not counted for major, minor, or supporting field credit in biology. Lecture three hours. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 2071. Anatomy and Physiology II Lab. To accompany BIOL 2073. Laboratory two hours.
BIOL 2073. Anatomy and Physiology II. Prerequisite: BIOL 2061/2063 or consent of instructor. A continuation of BIOL 2063. Not counted for major, minor, or supporting field credit in biological science. Fall and spring semesters. Lecture three hours.
BIOL 3011. Invertebrate Zoology Lab. To accompany BIOL 1013. Laboratory three hours.
BIOL 3012. Entomology. A study of the principal orders of insects with consideration of life cycles, economic importance, and the methods of control. Lecture two hours. Same as ENTO 3012. Fall semester.
BIOL 3013. Invertebrate Zoology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1013/1011. A study of the phylogenetic relationships, morphology, and physiological processes of the classes of invertebrates. Lecture three hours. On demand.
BIOL 3022. General Microbiology Lab. To accompany BIOL 3032. Laboratory four hours.
BIOL 3031. Genetics Experimental Laboratory. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 3033. A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 3033 which introduces the methodology and techniques of experimental genetics. Laboratory two hours. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 3032. General Microbiology. An introduction to the classification, life history, morphology, metabolism, and general characteristics of microorganisms. Lecture two hours. Fall, spring, and summer semesters.
BIOL 3033. Genetics. Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology or consent of instructor. A study of the classical principles of heredity and modern genetic theory. Lecture three hours. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 3042. Entomology Lab. To accompany BIOL 3012. Laboratory and field trips three hours. Same as ENTO 3042.
BIOL 3043. Cell Biology. Prerequisites: Two semesters of biology and two semesters of chemistry. Cell anatomy and physiology. Particular emphasis will be given to the study of the structure and function of membranes, mitochondria and chloroplasts, and other cellular organelles. Lecture three hours. Spring semester.
BIOL 3051. Vertebrate Natural History Lab. To accompany BIOL 3053. Laboratory and field trips two hours.
BIOL 3053. Vertebrate Natural History. Prerequisite: BIOL 1021/1023. Emphasis on collection, identification, and natural history of vertebrates of Arkansas. Lecture three hours. Fall semester in alternate years.
BIOL 3061. Plant Morphology Lab. To accompany BIOL 3063. Laboratory three hours.
BIOL 3063. Plant Morphology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1031/1033. A comparative study of the structure, life cycles, and natural history of representatives of the major plant groups. Lecture three hours. On demand.
BIOL 3081. Plant Physiology Lab. To accompany BIOL 3083. Laboratory two hours. Same as HORT 3081.
BIOL 3083. Plant Physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1031/1033 and one year of chemistry. A study of the basic physiological processes of plant growth and metabolism. Lecture three hours. Same as HORT 3083. On demand.
BIOL 3091. Environmental Science Lab. To be taken with or after the completion of BIOL 3093 or GEOL 2003. Restricted to B.S.E. candidates; others on approval. Laboratory two hours.
BIOL 3093. Environmental Biology. Prerequisite: Four hours of biology or consent of instructor. A study of the relationships between organisms and their environment, with emphasis on ecological crises such as environmental pollution and overpopulation. Lecture three hours. On demand.
BIOL 3112. Embryology Lab. To accompany BIOL 3122. Laboratory four hours.
BIOL 3122. Embryology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1023/1021. Descriptive embryology of the vertebrates including the frog, chick, and pig. Lecture two hours. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 3301. Systematic Botany Lab. To accompany BIOL 3303. Laboratory and field trips four hours.
BIOL 3303. Systematic Botany. Prerequisite: BIOL 1031/1033. Identification, classification, and phylogeny of vascular plants. Lecture two hours. On demand.
BIOL 3373. Introduction to Neuroscience. Prerequisites: BIOL 2061/2063 or BIOL 1021/1023; and CHEM 1011/1013 or CHEM 1021/1023. Examination of the structure and function of the nervous system, including organizational features, sensory transduction, and the control of emotions and behavior. Lecture three hours. Spring semester.
BIOL 3401. Medical Terminology. Prerequisite: One course in biology, BSCI 1013, or consent of instructor. A concentrated study of basic medical terminology. Lecture one hour. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 3701. Vertebrate Physiology Lab. To accompany BIOL 3703. Laboratory three hours.
BIOL 3703. Vertebrate Physiology. Prerequisites: MATH 1023, one year of collegelevel chemistry with laboratory, and 12 hours of biology including a course in vertebrate zoology. This course is designed for upper-level zoology students. Lecture three hours. On demand.
BIOL 4011. Ecology Lab. To accompany BIOL 4013. Laboratory two hours.
BIOL 4013. Ecology. Prerequisites: Eight hours of biology, four hours of chemistry, three hours of algebra, or consent of the instructor. A study of the structure and function of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Lecture three hours. Spring semester.
BIOL 4020. Immunology and Serology Lab. To accompany BIOL 4022. Laboratory three hours.
BIOL 4022. Immunology and Serology. Theoretical aspects of the immune response system and its relation to the diagnosis of disease are discussed. Lecture and laboratory stress the detection, identification, and characterization of antibodies. Not counted for major, minor, or supporting field credit in biology. Lecture one hour. On demand.
BIOL 4101. Biology Colloquium. Prerequisite: Biology major. Discussion, preparation, and presentation of papers on current topics in biological science. Presentations one hour. Fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 4141. Field Biology Lab. To accompany BIOL 4143. Laboratory two hours.
BIOL 4143. Field Biology. Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology. Emphasis is directed toward field collection and identification of the high floral and faunal groups of Arkansas with particular emphasis on local species. Laboratory analysis and preparation of collections will follow field work. Lecture three hours. Fall semester in alternate years.
BIOL 4151. General Taxonomy Lab. To accompany BIOL 4153. Laboratory two hours.
BIOL 4153. General Taxonomy. Prerequisites: Six hours of biology and approval of the instructor. An introduction to the procedures, principles, and rules of current taxonomic practice utilizing Arkansas plants and animals. This course provides the necessary background to allow students to identify most major groups of organisms inhabiting Arkansas. Lecture three hours. On demand.
BIOL 4213. Histology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1013/1011, BIOL 2021/2023. This course is dedicated to the study of human tissues. It is designed for Biology majors and minors who may pursue professional degrees in the health sciences. Fall semester.
BIOL 4402. Integrated Sciences for Secondary School Teachers. Integrates content, concepts and activities, and materials and methods of teaching the life and physical sciences in the secondary school. National science standards, safety, teaching strategies, learning styles, and science curricula for secondary school science will be emphasized. Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 4402. On demand.
BIOL 4692-4. Advanced Topics. Prerequisites: Twelve hours of biology and consent of department chairperson. A course devoted to special topics in biology not treated in other biology courses. May be repeated but not more than four hours may count toward the 38 hours for a major in biology. Open only to qualified seniors in the final year of their undergraduate program. On demand.
BIOL 4891, 4991. Independent Research in Biology. Prerequisites: Biology major, 15 hours of biology with a grade point average of 3.00 or higher in biology courses and consent of the instructor. Undergraduate research designed and conducted by the student with faculty supervision. A summary of results written in proper form and an oral presentation of results at a departmental seminar are required. Project plan must be approved by the supervising instructor. Open only to students in final year of undergraduate program. A maximum of one hour credit will be granted in any semester and only two hours may be applied toward graduation. Each semester.
