Chairperson: Michelle Mynlieff, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences website
The Department of Biological Sciences offers or participates in six different majors, five which lead to a B.S. degree and one which leads to a B.A. degree. The purpose of all of these degree programs is to provide instruction in the diverse disciplines that make up modern biology. A major emphasis of these degree programs is to familiarize students with the practice of designing, performing and analyzing biological experiments; toward this goal, stand-alone laboratory courses taught by faculty are a central component of the curriculum for each major. The degree programs teach students critical thinking skills and prepare them for a wide variety of careers including medicine, dentistry, research, biotechnology, pharmacy/pharmacology, public health, and environmental and sustainability studies.
The major in Biological Sciences (BSCI) provides a comprehensive education in biology, including courses in cell biology, genetics, evolutionary biology, physiology, neurobiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunobiology, ecology, microbiology and plant biology. Students majoring in Biological Sciences can apply for the Disciplinary Honors Program in Biological Sciences, which provides experiential learning opportunities such as independent research, internships, research-based laboratory courses and accompanying seminars.
The Physiological Sciences major (PHSC) offers students a course of study that is more focused on human and animal structure and function. After introductory courses in cell biology and genetics, students in this major concentrate on physiology, neurobiology, and anatomy. Concentrations within this major are specifically designed for Direct-admit Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) students and for students in the Predental Scholars program. Students majoring in Physiological Sciences can apply for the Disciplinary Honors Program in Biological Sciences which provides experiential learning opportunities such as independent research, internships, research-based laboratory courses and accompanying seminars.
The major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIMB) is offered jointly with the Department of Chemistry. Courses in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, physical chemistry, and quantitative analysis allow students to understand both complex biological phenomena and the underlying chemical mechanisms. Students majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology can apply for the Disciplinary Honors Programs in either Biological Sciences or Chemistry; both provide experiential learning opportunities such as independent research, internships, research-based laboratory courses and accompanying seminars.
Students in the College of Education with a desire to teach high school biology can earn a B.S. degree with a second major, Biological Sciences for Education.
Bioinformatics is a field that lies at the intersection of biology, statistics, and computer science and focuses on the generation and analysis of large biological data sets. The interdisciplinary Bioinformatics major (INBI), offered jointly with the Department of Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science, provides sufficient depth in both biology and computer science to approach problems in bioinformatics from the perspective of both parent fields, Biology and Computer Science. The program is designed to prepare individuals to use the computational tools of bioinformatics to solve problems or analyze data sets in biological sciences. For more information about the interdisciplinary Bioinformatics major (INBI), visit the College of Arts and Sciences Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.
The interdisciplinary major in Environmental Studies (INES) leads to a B.A. degree and prepares students to address pressing environmental issues using an interdisciplinary approach. The curriculum of this major allows students to understand the science of the environment and the political, social, economic, philosophical and ethical issues related to restoring and protecting the environment. This is an ideal major for students who intend to pursue a career that focuses on the environment (e.g., environmental management, restoration, mitigation, consulting, policy, economics), or who intend to pursue graduate or professional school in environmental science, law, business, policy, economics, philosophy, theology or ethics. For more information about the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies major (INES), visit the College of Arts and Sciences Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.
In addition, together with the Graduate School of Management, the Department of Biological Science offers a five-year B.S./M.B.A. accelerated degree program.
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The Department of Biological Sciences offers two freshman-level survey courses that introduce students to diverse career options in the area of Biological Sciences: BIOL 1004 Biology and the Health Professions is recommended for students considering a career in the health professions, while BIOL 1003 Biology Matters is recommended for students interested in exploring other career opportunities.
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With recent changes to the MCAT exam, pre-health majors are advised to take the following courses as part of their undergraduate program: BIOL 4101 Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models, PSYC 1001 General Psychology and SOCI 1001 Principles of Sociology.
Major in Biological Sciences
The major in Biological Sciences consists of four required courses (12 credits), three lab courses (8-9 credits) and five elective courses (15-16 credits) for a total of 35-37 credit hours as well as the cognate course requirements (30-32 credits) in chemistry, physics, and mathematics or computer science chosen from the lists below.
Notes:
- Majors are encouraged to take upper-division lab courses, although one lower-division lab course may be used to satisfy this requirement.
For elective courses
- Selection can also be from any laboratory courses not previously taken, including BIOL 4987 Applying the Internship Experience or a second BIOL 4956 Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences.
- A maximum of one course from the Department of Biomedical Sciences in a subject that is not offered by the Department of Biological Sciences.
- By consent of instructor and departmental chairperson, any biological sciences graduate course.
| Required: | 12 | |
| General Biology 1 | ||
| General Biology 2 | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Lab Courses - Choose three of the following: | 8-9 | |
| Foundations in Biological Inquiry | ||
or BIOL 2001 | Principles of Biological Investigation | |
| Experimental Genetics | ||
| Experimental Cell Biology | ||
| Experimental Ecology and Field Biology | ||
| Experimental Neurobiology | ||
| Experimental Vertebrate Anatomy and Development | ||
| Experimental Physiology | ||
| Experimental Microbiology | ||
| Experimental Molecular Biology | ||
| Tropical Ecology in Panama | ||
| Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences | ||
or BIOL 4987 | Applying the Internship Experience | |
| Electives - Choose five of the following: | 15-16 | |
| Ecology | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Cellular Neurobiology | ||
| Animal Development | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology 1 | ||
| Genomics and Bioinformatics | ||
| Advanced Ecology | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Immunobiology | ||
| Independent Study in Biology | ||
| The Physical Basis of Biological Structure and Function | ||
| Experimental Methods in Molecular Biophysics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 35-37 | |
| Cognate Course Requirements: | ||
| Chemistry courses: | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1013 | General Chemistry 1 for Majors | |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1014 | General Chemistry 2 for Majors | |
| CHEM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | |
| CHEM 2112 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2114 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | |
| Physics courses: | ||
| PHYS 1001 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1003 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 | |
| PHYS 1002 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1004 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science: | ||
| MATH 1410 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | |
| MATH or COSC Course - Choose one additional course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30-32 | |
| 1 | For students applying to medical school, BIOL 4101 Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology is recommended as a Biological Sciences elective, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is recommended as a math elective, PSYC 1001 General Psychology is recommended as a general elective, and SOCI 1001 Principles of Sociology is recommended as a MCC ESSV1 course. |
| 2 | If choosing statistics as a MATH course, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is strongly recommended. PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics or SOCI 2060 Social Statistics may also fulfill this requirement. |
Typical Program for Biological Science Majors
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 1001 | 3 | BIOL 1002 | 3 |
| BIOL 10041 | 1 | BIOL 10031 | 1 |
| CHEM 1001 or 1013 | 4 | BIOL 1101 (Optional)3 | 2 |
| ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC) | 3 | CHEM 1002 or 1014 | 4 |
| PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 | ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC) | 3 |
| MATH 14104 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 2001 or elective3 | 3 | BIOL 2201 | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | 3 | CHEM 2112 or 2114 | 4 |
| CHEM 2111 or 2113 | 4 | PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 |
| MATH or COSC elective5 | 3 | DSCV (MCC)6, 7 | 3 |
| CORE 1929 (MCC) | 3 | Elective8 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL elective9 | 3 | BIOL elective | 3 |
| PHYS 1001 or 1003 | 4 | BIOL lab | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)6, 7 | 3 | PHYS 1002 or 1004 | 4 |
| Electives | 6 | DSCV (MCC)6, 7 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL elective | 3 | BIOL elective | 3 |
| BIOL elective or BIOL lab | 3 | BIOL lab or BIOL elective | 3 |
| CORE 4929 (MCC) or elective | 3 | CORE 4929 (MCC) or elective | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)6, 7 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total credit hours: 121 | |||
Note: A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree.
| 1 | BIOL 1004 Biology and the Health Professions is recommended for students considering a career in the health professions, while BIOL 1003 Biology Matters is recommended for students exploring other career opportunities in Biological Sciences. |
| 2 | SOCI 1001 Principles of Sociology satisfies the MCC ESSV1 requirement and is recommended for students considering medical school. |
| 3 | Students who take BIOL 1101 Foundations in Biological Inquiry cannot take BIOL 2001 Principles of Biological Investigation. |
| 4 | Students wishing to take MATH 1450 instead of MATH 1410 are recommended to take Math in the fall term and THEO 1001 in the spring term. |
| 5 | For students intending to apply to medical school, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is strongly recommended. PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics and SOCI 2060 Social Statistics are also accepted. |
| 6 | The four courses in the Discovery Tier (DSCV) of the MCC must be completed in the same theme and include the following content areas: Humanities (HUM), Social Science (SSC), Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) and one elective (ELE), which is an additional course from any of the three content areas. A maximum of two courses in the Discovery Tier can apply towards a primary major. |
| 7 | Students must also complete the Writing Intensive (WRIT) and Engaging Social System and Values 2 (ESSV2) requirements of the MCC. These requirements can be fulfilled through designated courses in the Discovery Tier or other degree requirements. |
| 8 | PSYC 1001 General Psychology is recommended for students considering medical school. |
| 9 | For students intending to apply to medical school, BIOL 4101 Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology is recommended as a Biological Sciences Elective. |
Major in Biological Sciences: Pre-dental Scholars
This major in biological sciences is open to students who were directly admitted to the Pre-dental Scholars Program or students who were accepted into the program after their freshman year. In this program, students complete three years of courses in the College of Arts and Sciences for a minimum of 96-97 credits (depending on courses) by the end of the third year. The fourth year of the program consists of Dental School course requirements, which typically consist of approximately 44 credit hours.
The major consists of six required biology courses (17-18 credit hours), one laboratory course (3 credit hours) and the first year Dental School course requirements, as well as eight cognate course requirements (30-31 credit hours) in chemistry, mathematics and physics chosen from the lists below. Certain courses in the first year dental curriculum are counted toward completion of the major in Biological Sciences (BISC 7410 Microbiology, BISC 7514 Human Microanatomy, BISC 7515 Biomedical Systems 1, BISC 7516 Biomedical Systems 2 and DEIN 7121 Oral Biology); in addition, other courses (i.e.DEIN 7114 Introduction to Clinical Practice 1 DEIN 7118 Dental Rounds 1, DEIN 7124 Introduction to Clinical Practice 2, DEIN 7128 Dental Rounds 2, DEGD 7113 Dental Anatomy and Occlusion 1, DEGD 7123 Dental Anatomy and Occlusion 2) count toward the total credit hour requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree as well as for dental school requirements. After successful completion of these dental courses a B.S. degree is conferred.
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Dental curriculum for all dental students is determined by the Dental School and is subject to change.
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Students must achieve a grade of C or better in those courses in order to count them toward the B.S. completion.
| Required Courses: | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2001 | Principles of Biological Investigation | 2-3 |
| or BIOL 1101 | Foundations in Biological Inquiry | |
| BIOL 2201 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4101 | Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology | 3 |
| Laboratory Courses - Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Experimental Genetics | ||
| Experimental Cell Biology | ||
| Experimental Ecology and Field Biology | ||
| Experimental Neurobiology | ||
| Experimental Vertebrate Anatomy and Development | ||
| Experimental Physiology | ||
| Experimental Microbiology | ||
| Experimental Molecular Biology | ||
| Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 20-21 | |
| Cognate Course Requirements: | ||
| Chemistry Courses: | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1013 | General Chemistry 1 for Majors | |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1014 | General Chemistry 2 for Majors | |
| CHEM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | |
| CHEM 2112 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2114 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | |
| Mathematics Courses: | ||
| MATH 1410 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | |
| MATH 4740 | Biostatistical Methods and Models 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1700 | Modern Elementary Statistics | |
| Physics Courses: | ||
| PHYS 1001 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1003 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 | |
| PHYS 1002 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1004 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30-31 | |
| 1 | MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is strongly recommended. PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics or SOCI 2060 Social Statistics are accepted. |
Typical Program for Biological Sciences Major - Pre-dental Scholars Curriculum
| Freshman | |||
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| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 1001 | 3 | BIOL 1002 | 3 |
| CHEM 1001 or 1013 | 4 | CHEM 1002 or 1014 | 4 |
| ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC) | 3 | ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC) | 3 |
| PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 | MATH 14101 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | BIOL 1101 (Optional) or elective2 | 2-3 |
| BISC 1030 (Recommended) | 1 | ||
| 16 | 16-17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 2001 or elective2 | 3 | BIOL 2201 | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | 3 | CHEM 2112 or 2114 | 4 |
| CHEM 2111 or 2113 | 4 | PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 |
| MATH 47403 | 3 | DSCV (MCC)4,5 | 3 |
| CORE 1929 (MCC) | 3 | DSCV (MCC) or elective4,5 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 4101 | 3 | Biology lab (upper division) | 3 |
| PHYS 1001 or 1003 | 4 | PHYS 1002 or 1004 | 4 |
| DSCV (MCC)4,5 | 3 | CORE 4929 (MCC) | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC) or elective4,5 | 3 | DSCV (MCC)4,5 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total credit hours: 96-97 | |||
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Must complete a minimum of 96 or 97 credits, depending on number of electives.
| 1 | Students wishing to take MATH 1450 instead of MATH 1410 are recommended to take Math in the fall term and THEO 1001 in the spring term. |
| 2 | Students who take BIOL 1101 Foundations in Biological Inquiry cannot also take BIOL 2001 Principles of Biological Investigation. |
| 3 | For the required statistics course, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is strongly recommended, however MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics, PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics, and SOCI 2060 Social Statistics are accepted. |
| 4 | The four courses in the Discovery Tier (DSCV) of the MCC must be completed in the same theme and include the following content areas: Humanities (HUM), Social Science (SSC), Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) and one elective (ELE), which is an additional course from any of the three content areas. A maximum of two courses in the Discovery Tier can apply towards a primary major. |
| 5 | Students must also complete the Writing Intensive (WRIT) and Engaging Social System and Values 2 (ESSV2) requirements of the MCC. These requirements can be fulfilled through designated courses in the Discovery Tier or other degree requirements. |
Year One - Dental Curriculum
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BISC 7410 | 4 | BISC 7516 | 4 |
| BISC 7514 | 4 | BISC 7517 | 4 |
| BISC 7515 | 3 | BISC 7518 | 4 |
| DEGD 7112 | 3 | DEGD 7122 | 3 |
| DEGD 7113 | 2 | DEGD 7123 | 2 |
| DEIN 7110 | 3 | DEIN 7120 | 3 |
| DEIN 7114 | 3 | DEIN 7121 | 4 |
| DEIN 7118 | 1 | DEIN 7124 | 2 |
| DEIN 7128 | 1 | ||
| 23 | 27 | ||
| Total credit hours: 50 | |||
Note: Dental curriculum for all dental students is determined by the Dental School. This represents a sample year one schedule and is subject to change. The curriculum for years two through four are also the same as other dental students. Certain courses in the first year dental curriculum are counted toward completion of the bachelor of science degree as well as for dental school requirements. Students must achieve a grade of C or better in those courses in order to count them toward the B.S. completion.
Biological Sciences B.S. / M.B.A. Accelerated Degree Programs
The Department of Biological Sciences together with the Graduate School of Management offers an accelerated degree program which allow students to earn their B.S. in Biological Sciences, and a master of business administration (M.B.A.), all within a five-year time period.
During the first four years of the program, students complete both their coursework requirements for their B.S. degree and the necessary prerequisite courses for the M.B.A. degree in the College of Business Administration. In addition, undergraduate students begin their M.B.A. graduate work in their senior year by taking two graduate level courses.
To be considered for admission to the B.S./M.B.A. five-year program, applicants must formally apply to the Graduate School of Management during their junior year at Marquette University. For more detailed information and details of a typical five-year coursework plan, please refer to the Graduate School of Management Bulletin and contact the Department of Biological Sciences or the Graduate School of Management.
Major in Biological Sciences for Education
Biological Sciences for Education is a second major for students in the College of Education who wish to teach biology at the high school level. The major consists of five required courses (14-15 credit hours), one additional biology course (3-4 credit hours), one lab course (3 credit hours) and three elective courses (9 credit hours) for a total of 29-31 credit hours as well as the cognate course requirements in chemistry, physics, mathematics or computer science (22 credit hours) chosen from the lists below.
| Required: | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2001 | Principles of Biological Investigation | 2-3 |
| or BIOL 1101 | Foundations in Biological Inquiry | |
| BIOL 2201 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| Choose one additional course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Plant Biology | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Lab Courses - Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Experimental Genetics | ||
| Experimental Cell Biology | ||
| Experimental Ecology and Field Biology | ||
| Experimental Neurobiology | ||
| Experimental Vertebrate Anatomy and Development | ||
| Experimental Physiology | ||
| Experimental Microbiology | ||
| Experimental Molecular Biology | ||
| Tropical Ecology in Panama | ||
| Electives - Choose three of the following: | 9 | |
| Plants, Pathogens and People | ||
| Biology of Human Disease | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Cellular Neurobiology | ||
| Animal Development | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology and Organic Chemistry 2 (CHEM 2112 prerequisite taken concurrently) | ||
| Genomics and Bioinformatics | ||
| Advanced Ecology | ||
| Immunobiology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 29-31 | |
Notes: Electives
- Any lab course from the lab course listing above not previously taken.
- With consent of instructor and department chairperson any Biological Sciences graduate course.
- One Biomedical Sciences course not offered by Biological Sciences.
- Courses offered by other departments with consent of department chairperson.
| Cognate courses: six courses required: | ||
| Chemistry: three courses required | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1013 | General Chemistry 1 for Majors | |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1014 | General Chemistry 2 for Majors | |
| CHEM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | |
| Mathematics: two courses required | ||
| MATH 4740 | Biostatistical Methods and Models 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1410 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences (highly recommended) | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | |
| Physics: one course required | ||
| PHYS 1001 | General Physics 1 | 3-4 |
| or PHYS 1008 | Astronomy and Space Physics | |
| or PHYS 1009 | Earth and Environmental Physics | |
| or ARSC 1020 | Major Concepts in Modern Science 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21-23 | |
| 1 | For MATH cognate course, MATH 4740 is strongly recommended, however MATH 1700, PSYC 2001, SOCI 2060, or equivalent are accepted. |
Typical Program for Biological sciences for Education Majors
| Freshman | |||
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| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 1001 | 3 | BIOL 1002 | 3 |
| CHEM 1001 or 1013 | 4 | CHEM 1002 or 1014 | 4 |
| EDUC 1210 | 3 | EDUC 1220 (ESSV1 (MCC)) | 3 |
| ENGL 1001 or PHIL 1001 (MCC) | 3 | PHIL 1001 or ENGL 1001 (MCC) | 3 |
| Second Language 1003 | 4 | HIST 1301, 1401, or 1501 (or THEO 1001 (MCC)) | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 2301 | 3 | Biology elective | 3 |
| CHEM 2111 | 4 | BIOL 2201 | 3 |
| EDUC 2227 | 3 | HIST 1001 or 1002 | 3 |
| CORE 1929 | 3 | PHYS 1009 | 3 |
| HIST 1301, 1401, or 1501 (or THEO 1001 (MCC)) | 3 | DSCV (MCC)1,2 | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)1,2 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 2001 | 3 | Biology lab | 3 |
| Biology elective | 3 | Biology elective | 3 |
| EDUC 4037 | 3 | EDUC 4297 | 4 |
| EDUC 4217 | 3 | EDUC 4240 | 3 |
| MATH 47403 | 3 | DSCV (MCC)1,2 | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)1,2 | 3 | ||
| 18 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 3406, 3701, or 3801 | 3-4 | EDUC 4965 | 15 |
| EDUC 4540 | 3 | ||
| Advanced Methods | 3 | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| CORE 4929 (MCC) | 3 | ||
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 131-132 | |||
| 1 | The four courses in the Discovery Tier (DSCV) of the MCC must be completed in the same theme and include the following content areas: Humanities (HUM), Social Science (SSC), Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) and one elective (ELE), which is an additional course from any of the three content areas. A maximum of two courses in the Discovery Tier can apply towards a primary major. |
| 2 | Students must also complete the Writing Intensive (WRIT) and Engaging Social System and Values 2 (ESSV2) requirements of the MCC. These requirements can be fulfilled through designated courses in the Discovery Tier or other degree requirements. |
| 3 | For MATH cognate course, MATH 4740 is strongly recommended, however MATH 1700, PSYC 2001, SOCI 2060 or equivalent are accepted. |
Major in Physiological Sciences
Provides students interested in physiology and neurobiology a strong foundation in biological sciences, cell biology and biochemistry and further studies in neurobiology, human physiology and anatomy, muscle and exercise physiology. The major consists of eight required courses (25 credit hours), one anatomy course (3-4 credit hours) and three elective courses (8-9 credit hours) for a total of 36-38 credit hours as well as the cognate course requirements (33-34 credit hours) in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and philosophy or theology chosen from the lists below.
| Required: | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2201 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3501 | Cellular Neurobiology | 3 |
| BIOL 3502 | Experimental Neurobiology | 3 |
| BIOL 3701 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3702 | Experimental Physiology | 3 |
| One of these anatomy courses: | 3-4 | |
| Experimental Vertebrate Anatomy and Development | ||
| Clinical Human Anatomy | ||
| Electives - Choose three courses from the following: | 8-9 | |
| Foundations in Biological Inquiry | ||
or BIOL 2001 | Principles of Biological Investigation | |
| Experimental Genetics | ||
| Experimental Cell Biology | ||
| Experimental Ecology and Field Biology | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Animal Development | ||
| Experimental Vertebrate Anatomy and Development | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Experimental Microbiology | ||
| Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology 1 | ||
| Experimental Molecular Biology | ||
| Genomics and Bioinformatics | ||
| Advanced Ecology | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Tropical Ecology in Panama | ||
| Immunobiology | ||
| Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences | ||
| Applying the Internship Experience | ||
| Independent Study in Biology | ||
| The Physical Basis of Biological Structure and Function | ||
| Experimental Methods in Molecular Biophysics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36-38 | |
Cognate Course Requirements:
| Chemistry Courses: | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1013 | General Chemistry 1 for Majors | |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1014 | General Chemistry 2 for Majors | |
| CHEM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | |
| CHEM 2112 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2114 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | |
| Mathematics Courses: | ||
| MATH 1410 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | |
| MATH 4740 | Biostatistical Methods and Models 2 | 3 |
| Philosophy or Theology courses: | ||
| PHIL 4335 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| or THEO 4450 | Medical Ethics | |
| Physics Courses: | ||
| PHYS 1001 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1003 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 | |
| PHYS 1002 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1004 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33-34 | |
| 1 | For students intending to apply to medical school: BIOL 4101 Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology is recommended as a Biological Sciences elective, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is recommended as a math elective, PSYC 1001 General Psychology is recommended as a general elective, and SOCI 1001 Principles of Sociology is recommended as a MCC ESSV1 course. |
| 2 | For MATH cognate courses, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is the preferred statistics course, however MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics, PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics, SOCI 2060 Social Statistics, or equivalent are accepted. |
Typical Program for Physiological Sciences Majors
| Freshman | |||
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| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 1001 | 3 | BIOL 1002 | 3 |
| CHEM 1001 or 1013 | 4 | CHEM 1002 or 1014 | 4 |
| ENGL 1001 or ESSV 1 (MCC)1 | 3 | ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC)1 | 3 |
| PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 | MATH 14103 | 3 |
| BIOL 10042 | 1 | BIOL 1101 (optional)4 | 2 |
| BIOL 1003 (Recommended)2 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 2301 | 3 | BIOL 2201 | 3 |
| CHEM 2111 or 2113 | 4 | CHEM 2112 or 2114 | 4 |
| MATH 47405 | 3 | PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 |
| CORE 1929 (MCC) | 3 | DSCV (MCC)7, 8 | 3 |
| Elective6 | 3 | Elective6 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 3701 | 4 | BIOL 3501 | 3 |
| BIOL 3702 | 3 | BIOL 3502 | 3 |
| PHYS 1001 or 1003 | 4 | PHYS 1002 or 1004 | 4 |
| DSCV (MCC)7, 8 | 3 | PHIL 4335 | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)7, 8 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| Biology elective9 | 3 | Biology electives | 6 |
| BISC 2135 | 4 | CORE 4929 (MCC) or elective | 3 |
| CORE 4929 (MCC) or elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)7, 8 | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 12 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | SOCI 1001 Principles of Sociology satisfies the MCC ESSV1 requirement and is recommended for students considering medical school. |
| 2 | BIOL 1004 Biology and the Health Professions is recommended for students considering a career in the health professions, while BIOL 1003 Biology Matters is recommended for students exploring other career opportunities in Biological Sciences. |
| 3 | Students wishing to take MATH 1450 instead of MATH 1410 are recommended to take Math in the fall term and THEO 1001 in the spring term. |
| 4 | Students who take BIOL 1101 Foundations in Biological Inquiry cannot also take BIOL 2001 Principles of Biological Investigation. |
| 5 | For MATH cognate courses, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is strongly recommended, however MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics, PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics, and SOCI 2060 Social Statistics are accepted. |
| 6 | PSYC 1001 General Psychology is recommended as a general elective for students considering medical school. |
| 7 | The four courses in the Discovery Tier (DSCV) of the MCC must be completed in the same theme and include the following content areas: Humanities (HUM), Social Science (SSC), Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) and one elective (ELE), which is an additional course from any of the three content areas. A maximum of two courses in the Discovery Tier can apply towards a primary major. |
| 8 | Students must also complete the Writing Intensive (WRIT) and Engaging Social System and Values 2 (ESSV2) requirements of the MCC. These requirements can be fulfilled through designated courses in the Discovery Tier or other degree requirements. |
| 9 | For students intending to apply to medical school, BIOL 4101 Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology is recommended as a science elective. |
Major in Physiological Sciences: Pre-dental Scholars
This major in physiological sciences is open to students who were directly admitted to the Pre-dental Scholars Program or students who were accepted into the program after their freshman year. In this program, students complete three years of courses in the College of Arts and Sciences for a minimum of 98 credits by end of third year. The fourth year of the program consists of Dental School course requirements, which typically consist of approximately 44 credit hours.
The major consists of seven required biology courses, including one laboratory course, and the first year Dental School course requirements, as well as nine cognate course requirements in chemistry, mathematics, philosophy or theology, and physics chosen from the lists below. Certain courses in the first year dental curriculum are counted toward completion of the Major in Physiological Sciences (BISC 7410 Microbiology, BISC 7514 Human Microanatomy, BISC 7515 Biomedical Systems 1, BISC 7516 Biomedical Systems 2 and DEIN 7121 Oral Biology); in addition, other courses (i.e., DEIN 7114 Introduction to Clinical Practice 1, DEIN 7118 Dental Rounds 1, DEIN 7124 Introduction to Clinical Practice 2, DEIN 7128 Dental Rounds 2; DEGD 7113 Dental Anatomy and Occlusion 1, DEGD 7123 Dental Anatomy and Occlusion 2) count toward the total credit hour requirement for the Bachelor of Science degree as well as for dental school requirements. After successful completion of these dental courses a B.S. degree is conferred.
Notes:
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Dental curriculum for all dental students is determined by the Dental School and is subject to change.
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Students must achieve a grade of C or better in those courses in order to count them toward the B.S. completion.
| Required Courses: | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3501 | Cellular Neurobiology | 3 |
| BIOL 3701 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 4101 | Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology | 3 |
| Laboratory Course Requirement: | ||
| BIOL 3502 | Experimental Neurobiology | 3 |
| or BIOL 3702 | Experimental Physiology | |
| First Year Dental School Requirements for BS Completion: | ||
| BISC 7410 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BISC 7514 | Human Microanatomy | 4 |
| BISC 7515 | Biomedical Systems 1 | 3 |
| BISC 7516 | Biomedical Systems 2 | 4 |
| DEIN 7121 | Oral Biology | 4 |
| DEIN 7114 | Introduction to Clinical Practice 1 | 3 |
| DEIN 7124 | Introduction to Clinical Practice 2 | 2 |
| DEGD 7113 | Dental Anatomy and Occlusion 1 | 2 |
| DEGD 7123 | Dental Anatomy and Occlusion 2 | 2 |
| DEIN 7118 | Dental Rounds 1 | 1 |
| DEIN 7128 | Dental Rounds 2 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 52 | |
| Cognate Course Requirements: | ||
| Chemistry Courses: | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1013 | General Chemistry 1 for Majors | |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1014 | General Chemistry 2 for Majors | |
| CHEM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | |
| CHEM 2112 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2114 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | |
| Mathematics Courses: | ||
| MATH 1410 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | |
| MATH 4740 | Biostatistical Methods and Models 1 | 3 |
| Ethics Course - Choose one of the following: | ||
| PHIL 4335 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| or THEO 4450 | Medical Ethics | |
| Physics Courses: | ||
| PHYS 1001 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1003 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 | |
| PHYS 1002 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1004 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33-34 | |
| 1 | For MATH cognate courses, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is the preferred statistics course, however MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics, PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics, SOCI 2060 Social Statistics, or equivalent are accepted. |
Typical Program for Physiological Sciences Majors - Pre-dental Scholars
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 1001 | 3 | BIOL 1002 | 3 |
| CHEM 1001 or 1013 | 4 | CHEM 1002 or 1014 | 4 |
| ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC) | 3 | ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC) | 3 |
| PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 | MATH 14101 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | BISC 1030 (recommended) | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 2301 | 3 | CHEM 2112 or 2114 | 4 |
| CHEM 2111 or 2113 | 4 | PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 |
| MATH 47402 | 3 | DSCV (MCC)3,4 | 3 |
| CORE 1929 (MCC) | 3 | Electives | 6 |
| DSCV (MCC)3,4 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 3701 | 4 | BIOL 3501 | 3 |
| BIOL 3702 or DSCV (MCC)3. 4 | 3 | BIOL 3502 or DSCV (MCC)3. 4 | 3 |
| BIOL 4101 | 3 | PHYS 1002 or 1004 | 4 |
| PHYS 1001 or 1003 | 4 | PHIL 43355 | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)3, 4 | 3 | CORE 4929 (MCC) | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Total credit hours: 98 | |||
- Must complete a minimum of 98 credits, depending on courses.
| 1 | Students wishing to take MATH 1450 instead of MATH 1410 are recommended to take Math in the fall term and THEO 1001 in the spring term. |
| 2 | For MATH cognate courses, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is the preferred statistics course, however MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics, PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics, SOCI 2060 Social Statistics, or equivalent are accepted. |
| 3 | The four courses in the Discovery Tier (DSCV) of the MCC must be completed in the same theme and include the following content areas: Humanities (HUM), Social Science (SSC), Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) and one elective (ELE), which is an additional course from any of the three content areas. A maximum of two courses in the Discovery Tier can apply towards a primary major. |
| 4 | Students must also complete the Writing Intensive (WRIT) and Engaging Social System and Values 2 (ESSV2) requirements of the MCC. These requirements can be fulfilled through designated courses in the Discovery Tier or other degree requirements. |
| 5 | If PHIL 4335 Biomedical Ethics or THEO 4450 Medical Ethics cannot be scheduled due to conflicts with other required courses, students are required to take a one credit medical ethics course (PHIL 4336 Applied Ethics for the Health Sciences). |
Year One - Dental Curriculum
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BISC 7410 | 4 | BISC 7516 | 4 |
| BISC 7514 | 4 | BISC 7517 | 4 |
| BISC 7515 | 3 | BISC 7518 | 4 |
| DEGD 7112 | 3 | DEGD 7122 | 3 |
| DEGD 7113 | 2 | DEGD 7123 | 2 |
| DEIN 7110 | 3 | DEIN 7120 | 3 |
| DEIN 7114 | 3 | DEIN 7121 | 4 |
| DEIN 7118 | 1 | DEIN 7124 | 2 |
| DEIN 7128 | 1 | ||
| 23 | 27 | ||
| Total credit hours: 50 | |||
Note: Dental curriculum for all dental students is determined by the Dental School. This represents a sample year one schedule and is subject to change. The curriculum for years two through four are also the same as other dental students. Certain courses in the first year dental curriculum are counted toward completion of the Bachelor of Science degree as well as for dental school requirements. Students must achieve a grade of C or better in those courses in order to count them toward the B.S. completion.
Major in Physiological Sciences: Physical Therapy
Open only to undergraduate students who have been admitted directly into the six year doctor of physical therapy degree program, are in good academic standing prior to the beginning of the professional phase of the program and want to earn a bachelor of science degree from the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences after four years of study. The major consists of 20 required courses (60 credit hours) as well as 11 cognate course requirements (39-40 credit hours) in chemistry, physics, mathematics, philosophy and psychology chosen from the lists below.
Note:
- For information on the physical therapy program, please see the College of Health Sciences section in this bulletin. Students admitted directly to the doctoral PT program who are interested in the Physiological Sciences major should contact the Department of Biological Sciences as soon as possible, and then consult with an adviser in the Department of Physical Therapy.
| Required: | ||
| Biology Courses: | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2201 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3501 | Cellular Neurobiology | 3 |
| BIOL 3502 | Experimental Neurobiology | 3 |
| BIOL 3701 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3702 | Experimental Physiology | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences Courses: | ||
| BISC 2135 | Clinical Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BISC 7130 | Human Gross Anatomy | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Courses: | ||
| PHTH 1001 | Introduction to Physical Therapy and Medical Terminology | 1 |
| PHTH 4512 | Culture and Disability | 3 |
| PHTH 7120 | Pharmacology in Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PHTH 7503 | Patient Management 1 | 3 |
| PHTH 7504 | Patient Management 2 | 2 |
| PHTH 7513 | Health Care Policy/Management | 3 |
| PHTH 7515 | Clinical Pathology and Pathophysiology | 4 |
| PHTH 7516 | Geriatric Rehabilitation | 2 |
| PHTH 7525 | Kinesiology 1: The Upper Extremity | 3 |
| PHTH 7528 | Physical Therapy Evaluation, Tests and Measures | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| Cognate Course Requirements: 11 courses: | ||
| Chemistry courses: | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1013 | General Chemistry 1 for Majors | |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1014 | General Chemistry 2 for Majors | |
| CHEM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | |
| CHEM 2112 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2114 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | |
| Mathematics: | ||
| MATH 1410 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | |
| MATH 4740 | Biostatistical Methods and Models 1 | 3 |
| Ethics Course: | ||
| PHIL 4335 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| or THEO 4450 | Medical Ethics | |
| Physics Courses: | ||
| PHYS 1001 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1003 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 | |
| PHYS 1002 | General Physics 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1004 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | |
| Psychololgy Courses: | ||
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3101 | Developmental Psychology: Conception Through Adolescence | 3 |
or | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging | ||
or | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 39-40 | |
| 1 | For MATH cognate courses, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is the preferred statistics course, however MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics, PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics, SOCI 2060 Social Statistics, or equivalent are accepted. |
Typical Program for Physiological Sciences Major - Physical Therapy Concentration
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 1001 | 3 | BIOL 1002 | 3 |
| CHEM 1001 or 1013 | 4 | CHEM 1002 or 1014 | 4 |
| ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC) | 3 | ENGL 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC) | 3 |
| PSYC 1001 | 3 | MATH 14101 | 3 |
| PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 | PHIL 1001 or THEO 1001 (MCC) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 2301 | 3 | BIOL 2201 | 3 |
| BISC 2135 | 4 | CHEM 2112 or 2114 | 4 |
| CHEM 2111 or 2113 | 4 | CORE 1929 (MCC) | 3 |
| MATH 47402 | 3 | DSCV (MCC)3, 4 | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)3, 4 | 3 | DSCV (MCC)3, 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 3701 | 4 | BIOL 3501 | 3 |
| BIOL 3702 | 3 | BIOL 3502 | 3 |
| PHYS 1001 or 1003 | 4 | PHYS 1002 or 1004 | 4 |
| PSYC 3101, 3120, or 3401 | 3 | PHIL 43355 | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)3, 4 | 3 | CORE 4929 (MCC) | 3 |
| PHTH 1001 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BISC 7130 | 5 | PHTH 7120 | 3 |
| PHTH 4512 | 3 | PHTH 7504 | 2 |
| PHTH 7503 | 3 | PHTH 7515 | 4 |
| PHTH 7513 | 3 | PHTH 7516 | 2 |
| PHTH 7525 | 3 | ||
| PHTH 7528 | 2 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total credit hours: 129 | |||
| 1 | Students wishing to take MATH 1450 instead of MATH 1410 are recommended to take Math in the fall term and PSYC 1001 in the second term. |
| 2 | For MATH cognate courses, MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is strongly recommended, however MATH 1700 Modern Elementary Statistics, PSYC 2001 Psychological Measurements and Statistics, SOCI 2060 Social Statistics, or equivalent are accepted. |
| 3 | The four courses in the Discovery Tier (DSCV) of the MCC must be completed in the same theme and include the following content areas: Humanities (HUM), Social Science (SSC), Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) and one elective (ELE), which is an additional course from any of the three content areas. A maximum of two courses in the Discovery Tier can apply towards a primary major. It is recommended that students in this program choose a Discovery Tier theme that allows them to count at least one major requirement toward the Discovery Tier. |
| 4 | Students must also complete the Writing Intensive (WRIT) and Engaging Social System and Values 2 (ESSV2) requirements of the MCC. These requirements can be fulfilled through designated courses in the Discovery Tier or other degree requirements. |
| 5 | If PHIL 4335 Biomedical Ethics or THEO 4450 Medical Ethics cannot be scheduled due to conflicts with other required courses, students are required to take a one credit medical ethics course (PHIL 4336 Applied Ethics for the Health Sciences). |
Physiological Sciences B.S./M.B.A. Accelerated Degree Programs
The Department of Biological Sciences together with the Graduate School of Management offers accelerated degree programs which allow students to earn their B.S. in Physiological Sciences and a master of business administration (M.B.A.), all within in a five-year time period.
During the first four years of the program, students complete both their coursework requirements for their B.S. degree and the necessary prerequisite courses for the M.B.A. degree in the College of Business Administration. In addition, undergraduate students begin their M.B.A. graduate work in their senior year by taking two graduate level courses.
To be considered for admission to the B.S./M.B.A. five-year program, applicants must formally apply to the Graduate School of Management during their junior year at Marquette University. For more detailed information and details of a typical five-year coursework plan, please refer to the Graduate School of Management Bulletin and contact the Department of Biological Sciences or the Graduate School of Management.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The major in biochemistry and molecular biology consists of 53-59 credit hours in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics courses as listed below. Additional cognate courses in mathematics and physics are required.
| Required Biological Sciences courses (18 cr. hrs.): | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2201 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4101 | Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4102 | Experimental Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Required Chemistry Courses (23-26 cr. hrs.) | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1013 | General Chemistry 1 for Majors | |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1014 | General Chemistry 2 for Majors | |
| CHEM 3201 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry Sequence - Choose one of the following: | 8 | |
| Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 2 | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 and Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | ||
| Physical Chemistry - Choose one of the following: | 3-6 | |
| Physical Chemistry: Fundamentals with Applications in Biological Sciences | ||
| Physical Chemistry 1 and Physical Chemistry 2 | ||
| Additional Laboratory Course Requirement - Choose option one or option two: | 3 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences | ||
or CHEM 4956 | Undergraduate Research in Chemistry | |
| Option 2 (choose one of the following): | ||
| Experimental Genetics | ||
| Experimental Cell Biology | ||
| Experimental Ecology and Field Biology | ||
| Experimental Neurobiology | ||
| Experimental Vertebrate Anatomy and Development | ||
| Experimental Physiology | ||
| Experimental Microbiology | ||
| Tropical Ecology in Panama | ||
| Elective Courses - Choose any three of the following not previously taken: | 9-12 | |
Biology Courses: | ||
| Experimental Genetics | ||
| Experimental Cell Biology | ||
| Experimental Ecology and Field Biology | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Cellular Neurobiology | ||
| Experimental Neurobiology | ||
| Animal Development | ||
| Experimental Vertebrate Anatomy and Development | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Experimental Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Experimental Microbiology | ||
| Genomics and Bioinformatics | ||
| Advanced Ecology | ||
| Tropical Ecology in Panama | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Immunobiology | ||
| Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences | ||
| Applying the Internship Experience | ||
| Independent Study in Biology | ||
| Independent Study in Biomedical Sciences | ||
Chemistry Courses: | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Characterization of Organic Compounds | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Chemistry | ||
Mathematics Courses: | ||
| Calculus 3 | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Biostatistical Methods and Models | ||
or MATH 4720 | Statistical Methods | |
or PSYC 2001 | Psychological Measurements and Statistics | |
| Physics Courses: | ||
| The Physical Basis of Biological Structure and Function | ||
| Experimental Methods in Molecular Biophysics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 53-59 | |
Notes:
- Students who take CHEM 4433 Physical Chemistry 1, CHEM 4434 Physical Chemistry 2 and MATH 2450 Calculus 3 are required to take only one additional elective in biological sciences, chemistry or mathematics.
- A second BIOL 4956 Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences course may be taken as an elective if previously taken as a laboratory course.
- Honors courses are available from both departments by contract with the instructors. Courses available for honors credit are identified.
Cognate Course Requirements:
| Mathematics Courses: | ||
| MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1451 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Physics Sequence - Choose one of the following: | 8 | |
| General Physics 1 and General Physics 2 | ||
| General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 and General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Typical Program for Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Majors
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 1001 | 3 | BIOL 1002 | 3 |
| CHEM 1001 or 1013 | 4 | CHEM 1002 or 1014 | 4 |
| MATH 1450 | 4 | MATH 1451 | 4 |
| ENGL 1001 or PHIL 1001 (MCC) | 3 | PHIL 1001 or ENGL 1001 (MCC) | 3 |
| BIOL 10041 | 1 | BIOL 10031 | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CHEM 2111 or 2113 | 4 | CHEM 2112 or 2114 | 4 |
| BIOL 2301 | 3 | BIOL 2201 | 3 |
| PHYS 1001 or 1003 | 4 | PHYS 1002 or 1004 | 4 |
| CORE 1929 (MCC) | 3 | DSCV (MCC)3,4 | 3 |
| THEO 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC)2 | 3 | THEO 1001 or ESSV1 (MCC)2 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 4101 | 3 | Biology lab (upper division)6 | 3 |
| CHEM 44315 | 3 | CHEM 3201 | 4 |
| DSCV (MCC)3,4 | 3 | DSCV (MCC)3,4 | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 4102 | 3 | Biochemistry/Molecular Biology electives | 6 |
| Biochemistry/Molecular Biology elective | 3-4 | CORE 4929 or elective | 3 |
| DSCV (MCC)3,4 | 3 | Electives | 6 |
| CORE 4929 or elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 122-123 | |||
| 1 | BIOL 1004 Biology and the Health Professions is recommended for students considering a career in the health sciences, while BIOL 1003 Biology Matters is recommended for students exploring other career opportunities in Biological Sciences. |
| 2 | For students intending to apply to medical school: MATH 4740 Biostatistical Methods and Models is recommended as a math elective, PSYC 1001 General Psychology is recommended as a general elective, and SOCI 1001 Principles of Sociology is recommended as the ESSV1 course. |
| 3 | The four courses in the Discovery Tier (DSCV) of the MCC must be completed in the same theme and include the following content areas: Humanities (HUM), Social Science (SSC), Natural Science and Mathematics (NSM) and one elective (ELE), which is an additional course from any of the three content areas. A maximum of two courses in the Discovery Tier can apply towards a primary major. |
| 4 | Students must also complete the Writing Intensive (WRIT) and Engaging Social System and Values 2 (ESSV2) requirements of the MCC. These requirements can be fulfilled through designated courses in the Discovery Tier or other degree requirements. |
| 5 | Many students, including those continuing on to graduate school, should consider the option of two terms of physical chemistry CHEM 4433 Physical Chemistry 1 and CHEM 4434 Physical Chemistry 2 which require an additional term of calculus MATH 2450 Calculus 3. Students who take CHEM 4433 Physical Chemistry 1, CHEM 4434 Physical Chemistry 2, and MATH 2450 Calculus 3 are required to take only one additional elective in biological sciences, chemistry or mathematics. |
| 6 | BIOL 4956 Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences or CHEM 4956 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry may be substituted. |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S./M.B.A. Accelerated Degree Programs
The Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry together with the Graduate School of Management offer an accelerated degree programs which allow students to earn their B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and a master of business administration (M.B.A.), all within in a five-year time period.
During the first four years of the program, students complete both their coursework requirements for their B.S. degree and the necessary prerequisite courses for the M.B.A. degree in the College of Business Administration. In addition, undergraduate students begin their M.B.A. graduate work in their senior year by taking two graduate level courses.
To be considered for admission to the B.S./M.B.A. five-year program, applicants must formally apply to the Graduate School of Management during their junior year at Marquette University. For more detailed information and details of a typical five-year coursework plan, please refer to the Graduate School of Management Bulletin and contact the Departments of Biological Sciences and/or Chemistry or the Graduate School of Management.
Minor in Biological Sciences
The minor in Biological Sciences consists of four required courses listed below (13 credit hours) and two electives chosen from Biological Sciences or one Biological Sciences elective and ANTH 2201 Human Evolutionary Process (6-7 credit hours) for a total of 19-20 credit hours.
Note:
- BIOL 1009 Biology for Non-Science Majors, BIOL 1406 Plants, Pathogens and People, BIOL 1410 Biology of Human Disease, and BIOL 4956 Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences cannot be taken except with consent of department chair.
| Required: | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2001 | Principles of Biological Investigation | 3 |
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| Electives - Choose two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Human Evolutionary Process | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Cellular Neurobiology | ||
| Animal Development | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology | ||
| Genomics and Bioinformatics | ||
| Advanced Ecology | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Immunobiology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 19-20 | |
Department of Public Instruction Certification
College of Education students wishing to pursue Department of Public Instruction Certification should follow the biological sciences minor. The minor consists of five required courses (15 credit hours) and one additional upper division elective course in Biological Sciences (3-4 credit hours) for a total of 18-19 credit hours as follows:
| Required: | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2001 | Principles of Biological Investigation | 3 |
| BIOL 2201 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| Elective - Choose one additional upper-division BIOL course. | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18-19 | |
Program Director: Dr. Krassimira Hristova, Ph.D.
The Disciplinary Honors Program in Biological Sciences focuses on experiential learning, either as independent laboratory research or an internship, and science communication. The program is open to students majoring in any of the majors offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Students majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology may choose to follow either the Biological Sciences or Chemistry Disciplinary Honors Program in consultation with their advisors.
Curriculum Requirements
Recommended prerequisite course work:
| BIOL 1001H | Honors General Biology 1 (or BIOL 1001) | 3 |
| BIOL 1002H | Honors General Biology 2 (or BIOL 1002) | 3 |
| BIOL 1101 | Foundations in Biological Inquiry | 2 |
| BIOL 2953 | Entering Research 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 2954 | Entering Research 2 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10 | |
Requirements for Biological Sciences Disciplinary Honors:
Students must complete two research experiences from the four options listed below and one of the listed seminars or graduate-level courses. Students may only do one honors internship for the disciplinary honors major, but the research requirement could be fulfilled by two terms of laboratory research in BIOL or another approved department.
| At least one of the following three courses: | ||
| BIOL 4956H | Honors Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences | 3 |
| BIOL 3986H | Honors Internship in Biological Sciences - Part-time | 0 |
| or BIOL 3987H | Honors Internship in Biological Sciences - Full-time | |
| BIOL 9002H | Honors Student Study/Research Placeholder in Biology | 0 |
| Additional research experience can be taken from the following (Requires department approval from BSCI Disciplinary Honors director): | 3 | |
| Experimental Microbiology | ||
| Experimental Molecular Biology | ||
| Tropical Ecology in Panama | ||
| Independent Study in Biology | ||
| And | ||
| One of the following seminar or graduate-level coures: (Similar seminar courses in MSCS, Physics, or other Arts and Sciences departments with prior approval) | ||
| BIOL 4931 | Topics in Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 4953 | Seminar in Undergraduate Research | 1 |
| BIOL 6011 | Advanced Concepts in Genetics and Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 6012 | Advanced Concepts in Cell Biology and Biochemistry | 3 |
| BISC 4146H | Honors Physiology In Depth: Contemporary Issues | 1 |
| BISC 4151H | Honors Advanced Pathology | 1 |
| BISC 4214H | Honors Advanced Biochemistry | 1 |
| BISC 4341H | Honors Advanced Cellular Genetics and Cancer | 1 |
| BISC 4851H | Honors Advanced Systems Neuroscience | 1 |
Additional Requirements
- Public presentation (talk/poster) describing results/outcomes of research/internship. Can be fulfilled by giving a public presentation based on work done in BIOL 4956H Honors Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences, BIOL 4987 Applying the Internship Experience, BIOL 9002H Honors Student Study/Research Placeholder in Biology, BIOL 4102 Experimental Molecular Biology, BIOL 4403 Tropical Ecology in Panama, BIOL 3802 Experimental Microbiology, BIOL 4995 Independent Study in Biology. The director will inform students of presentation opportunities and determine which presentations fulfill the requirements of the program.
- A minimum 3.200 cumulative GPA in the major at graduation is required to graduate with disciplinary honors.
Eligibility
1. Overall cumulative GPA of 3.200 or higher.
2. Identified faculty mentor/intern sponsor for disciplinary honors work.
3. Written proposal – A written proposal is required for students applying for the BSCI disciplinary honors program. The proposal should identify the honors courses for which the student is planning to enroll and explain how these courses correspond to and will benefit them in their anticipated career. The program director evaluates applications and makes decisions regarding admission to the program. Information is available on the department website to facilitate the application process in the spring of the sophomore year or fall of the junior year.
Application
Students are encouraged to apply in the spring term of the sophomore year, but applications are also be accepted in the fall term of the junior year. Applications can be made directly to the Biological Sciences department. Questions can be directed to the disciplinary honors director, Dr. Krassimira Hristova.
Courses
BIOL 1001. General Biology 1. 3 cr. hrs.
Covers the molecular basis of life, biology of the cell, genetics and evolution in a genetic context. 3 hrs. lec., disc.
BIOL 1001H. Honors General Biology 1. 3 cr. hrs.
Covers the molecular basis of life, biology of the cell, genetics and evolution in a genetic context. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: Admission to Marquette University Honors Program.
BIOL 1002. General Biology 2. 3 cr. hrs.
Covers the diversity of Life, plant form and function, animal form and function, ecology and evolution in context of diversity. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1001 or cons. of instr.
BIOL 1002H. Honors General Biology 2. 3 cr. hrs.
Covers the diversity of Life, plant form and function, animal form and function, ecology and evolution in context of diversity. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1001H; or cons. of instr.; and admission to Marquette University Honors Program.
BIOL 1003. Biology Matters. 1 cr. hr.
A seminar to introduce students early in their academic careers to modern biological and biomedical research. Students learn about various career paths biological science graduates can take. Medical school, dental school, and graduate school will be discussed, along with the possibility of combining biology with disciplines such as law, finance and computer science. Primarily for freshmen and sophomores. S/U grade assessment.
BIOL 1004. Biology and the Health Professions. 1 cr. hr.
A seminar to introduce students to health-related career paths available to Arts & Sciences students. Primarily for freshmen. S/U grade assessment. Prereq: Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
BIOL 1009. Biology for Non-Science Majors. 3 cr. hrs.
Designed for non-science students, the course introduces biological concepts and will focus on how scientific knowledge is created. Special emphasis on cell function, evolutionary biology, genetics, and modern genetic methods. Topics covered will include inheritance of genetic traits, cloning, and biotechnology, nervous system evolution, speciation, and extinction. 3 hrs. lec., disc. May be counted toward the Natural Science requirement of the College Curriculum.
BIOL 1101. Foundations in Biological Inquiry. 2 cr. hrs.
Develop research questions based on hypothesis, design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions using basic biology research techniques and laboratory practices (pipetting, microscopy, solution preparation, sterile technique, spectrophotometry, PCR/DNA electrophoresis, data analysis and basic statistics etc.). 2 hrs. lab. Prereq: BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1001H, and cons. of instr.
BIOL 1406. Plants, Pathogens and People. 3 cr. hrs.
Plant diseases and their effects on food supplies and human history. Biology of plants and the pathogens that cause plant diseases. Controversies related to pesticide use, biological control, genetic engineering, biodiversity. Covers the major biology concepts. Hands-on activities and class discussions. Designed for nonscience students and Biological Science for Education majors. Does not fulfill major requirements for other biological science majors.
BIOL 1410. Biology of Human Disease. 3 cr. hrs.
Explores human physiology in relationship to health and disease. Topics include the cardiovascular system, heart disease, the immune system, infectious diseases, cancer, drug addiction, the brain and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Emphasis on understanding scientific reporting and critically assessing the value and importance of published findings. Students are required to research, analyze and critique an independent topic based on science in the news. Designed for nonscience students and Biological Science for Education majors. Does not fulfill major requirements for other biological science majors.
BIOL 1420. Environmental Biology: From Macro to Micro Through the Lens of the Environment. 3 cr. hrs.
Intended for non-science majors and covers topics in global ecology and sustainability, from fossil fuels, greenhouse gasses, housing, food production and water. Challenges students to draw on their introspective skills to form positions for use in class discussions and debates. Explorations of ethical and spiritual issues surrounding topics provide a framework for deeper discussions in the tradition of Jesuit education.
BIOL 2001. Principles of Biological Investigation. 3 cr. hrs.
Introduction to selected instrumentation and techniques, including light microscopy, staining, aseptic procedures, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, and immunoassays. Topics may include: photosynthesis, protein quantification, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, histology, evolution, embryo development, and physiology of the nervous system. Recommended for freshman and sophomores who have completed BIOL 1002 but may be taken concurrently. 1 hr. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prereq: BIOL 1001.
BIOL 2201. Genetics. 3 cr. hrs.
Analysis of mechanisms of inheritance with emphasis on the nature of the gene, inheritance of genetic traits, and organisms with special advantages as model genetic systems. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1001H.
BIOL 2301. Cell Biology. 3 cr. hrs.
The cell is the basic unit of life; it is the fundamental unit from which all organisms are built. The concepts as well as the scientific evidence that underlie our current understanding of cellular organization and function are emphasized. Key cellular processes including membrane function, signaling, transcriptional regulation, protein targeting, vesicular trafficking, cytoskeleton, cell cycle regulation, and cell death are discussed. These processes are related to our understanding of human disease. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1001H.
BIOL 2401. Ecology. 3 cr. hrs.
Introductory study of the complex interactions of living organisms, including both micro-and macro-organisms, with each other and with their chemical and physical environments. Emphasis on the scientific principles involved in these interactions. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1002H; or cons. of instr.
BIOL 2953. Entering Research 1. 1 cr. hr.
A one-credit seminar for undergraduate students that is the first in a two-course series, designed to complement the independent research experience. Students meet weekly to share their research experiences and to get feedback on the progress of their research projects.
BIOL 2953H. Honors Entering Research 1. 1 cr. hr.
A one-credit seminar for undergraduate students that is the first in a two-course series, designed to complement the independent research experience. Students meet weekly to share their research experiences and to get feedback on the progress of their research projects. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: Admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 2954. Entering Research 2. 1 cr. hr.
A one-credit seminar for undergraduate students that is the second in a two course series, designed to complement the independent research experience. Students meet weekly to share their research experiences and to get feedback on the progress of their research projects.
BIOL 2954H. Honors Entering Research 2. 1 cr. hr.
A one-credit seminar for undergraduate students that is the second in a two course series, designed to complement the independent research experience. Students meet weekly to share their research experiences and to get feedback on the progress of their research projects. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: Admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 3202. Experimental Genetics. 3 cr. hrs.
Genetic organization, function, engineering, and inheritance in procaryotic and eucaryotic organisms. 1 hr. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: BIOL 2201, which may be taken concurrently; and cons. of dept. ch.
BIOL 3302. Experimental Cell Biology. 3 cr. hrs.
Molecular and biochemical studies of cellular structure and organization in relation to integrated cellular function. 1 hr. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: BIOL 2301 and cons. of dept. ch.
BIOL 3402. Experimental Ecology and Field Biology. 3 cr. hrs.
Experimental approach of both laboratory and field exercises designed to emphasize experimental design, ecological measurement, observation, modeling and statistical analyses of fundamental concepts in ecology. 1 hr. lec., 4 hr. lab. Prereq: BIOL 2401 or equiv.
BIOL 3404. Evolutionary Biology. 3 cr. hrs.
Evolution is integral to understanding all facets of the life sciences with scientist Theodosius Dobzhansky famously stating, “nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” Covers core topics in evolution including: the history of evolutionary thought in biology, genetic variation, development, population genetics, classification and phylogeny; the fossil record; biogeography, natural selection and adaptation, genetic drift, speciation and sexual selection. Prereq: BIOL 1001 or BIOL 1001H; and BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1002H; or cons. of instr.
BIOL 3406. Plant Biology. 3 cr. hrs.
Despite their tremendous diversity in form, seed plants share many similarities in their cellular organization, metabolism, and core development paradigms. Primary course objectives include student familiarity with organization, growth and development of vascular plants; application of genetic engineering to plants; and concepts of plant evolution and reproduction from algae to flowering plants. 3 hrs. lec. Prereq: BIOL 1002 or cons. of instr.
BIOL 3501. Cellular Neurobiology. 3 cr. hrs.
General principles of the organization and function of the vertebrate nervous system. Topics include the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cell excitability, synaptic transmission, and how neuromodulators regulate these functions in neuronal networks; mechanisms of learning and memory at the synaptic level; sensory systems from transduction to higher-order processing; and motor systems from the neuromuscular junction to voluntary movement to provide an integrative understanding of the nervous system. A functional approach to neuroanatomy are integrated throughout the course. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1002H.
BIOL 3502. Experimental Neurobiology. 3 cr. hrs.
Experimental analysis of synapses and neuronal circuitry using a variety of preparations and electrophysiological techniques. The basic electrical properties of excitable cells and chemical communication between cells are investigated. 1 hr. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: BIOL 3501, which may be taken concurrently, and cons. of dept. ch.; or BIOL 3701 and cons. of dept. ch.
BIOL 3601. Animal Development. 3 cr. hrs.
The study of the ordered formation of complex, multi-cellular organisms from a single cell. A multidisciplinary exploration of the integrative processes underlying animal development, incorporating techniques of cellular and molecular biology for the study of development. 3 hrs. lec. Prereq: BIOL 2301 or cons. of instr.
BIOL 3602. Experimental Vertebrate Anatomy and Development. 3 cr. hrs.
Study of vertebrate anatomy at both gross and microscopic levels, facilitated by dissection of representative mammals and examination of microscope slides. Includes a developmental component supported by a study of early chick embryos. Prereq: BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1002, or equiv. and cons. of dept. ch.
BIOL 3701. Human Physiology. 4 cr. hrs.
Designed to explain to students in Biological Sciences, Physiological Sciences and Physical Therapy curricula the systemic and cellular mechanisms responsible for cellular, organ, and system functions in the human organism. 4 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1002; or cons. of instr. BIOL 2301 recommended.
BIOL 3702. Experimental Physiology. 3 cr. hrs.
Investigation of selected topics relating to the regulation of physiological activity in vertebrate organisms. Emphasis on use of modern recording systems and experimental preparation of the vertebrate for the study of integrated systemic functions. 1 hr. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: BIOL 3701, which may be taken concurrently, and cons. of dept. ch.
BIOL 3801. Microbiology. 3 cr. hrs.
Study of selected groups of microorganisms (algae, bacteria, and fungi). Topics include microbial morphology, taxonomy and metabolic activities, and the effect of microorganisms on man and on the earth. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1002.
BIOL 3802. Experimental Microbiology. 3 cr. hrs.
Basic modern approaches to the laboratory investigation of microorganisms. A major part of the course is in-depth analysis of unknown microorganisms that students isolate from the environment. Prereq: BIOL 1002 and cons. of dept. ch.
BIOL 3802H. Honors Experimental Microbiology. 3 cr. hrs.
Basic modern approaches to the laboratory investigation of microorganisms. A major part of the course is in-depth analysis of unknown microorganisms that students isolate from the environment. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1002H and cons. of dept. ch.; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 3986. Internship in Biological Sciences - Part-time. 0 cr. hrs.
Experience with a business or not-for-profit organization that affords students an opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom to the “real world”. Placement is for a minimum of 160 hours per term under the supervision of an internship mentor/supervisor. Prereq: Cons. of internship coordinator.
BIOL 3986H. Honors Internship in Biological Sciences - Part-time. 0 cr. hrs.
Experience with a business or not-for-profit organization that affords students an opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom to the “real world”. Placement is for a minimum of 160 hours per term under the supervision of an internship mentor/supervisor. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: Cons. of internship coordinator; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 3987. Internship in Biological Sciences - Full-time. 0 cr. hrs.
Experience with a business or not-for-profit organization that affords students an opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom to the “real world”. Placement is for a minimum of 450 hours per term under the supervision of an internship mentor/supervisor. Prereq: Cons. of internship coordinator.
BIOL 3987H. Honors Internship in Biological Sciences - Full-time. 0 cr. hrs.
Experience with a business or not-for-profit organization that affords students an opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom to the “real world”. Placement is for a minimum of 450 hours per term under the supervision of an internship mentor/supervisor. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: Cons. of internship coordinator; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 4101. Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology. 3 cr. hrs.
Major themes in biochemistry are examined in the context of mammalian physiology. Topics include: protein structure and enzyme catalysis, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in relation to energy production, protein and nucleic acid synthesis, and the nature of the genetic code. 3 hrs. lec., disc. Prereq: BIOL 1002 and CHEM 2111 or CHEM 2113 (can be taken concurrently). CHEM 2112 or CHEM 2114 are highly recommended; or cons. of instr.
BIOL 4102. Experimental Molecular Biology. 3 cr. hrs.
Purification, characterization and molecular analysis of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biomolecules with emphasis on standard techniques widely used in research laboratories. 1 hr. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: BIOL 4101 which may be taken concurrently with cons. of instr.
BIOL 4102H. Honors Experimental Molecular Biology. 3 cr. hrs.
Purification, characterization and molecular analysis of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biomolecules with emphasis on standard techniques widely used in research laboratories. 1 hr. lec., 4 hrs. lab. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: BIOL 4101 which may be taken concurrently with cons. of instr.; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 4201. Genomics and Bioinformatics. 3 cr. hrs.
The analysis of gene structure and genetic regulation in selected prokaryotes and plant and animal systems, as well as transgenic organisms. Introduction to the principles of bioinformatics and proteomics as applied to genome comparisons and protein structure and function. Models and algorithms for predictions of the biological properties of genetically modified neucleotide sequences and proteins. Prereq: BIOL 2201 or cons. of instr.
BIOL 4401. Advanced Ecology. 3 cr. hrs.
Studies the interactions of organisms with each other and their abiotic environments beyond the introductory level. Both mathematical models and the evolutionary genetics involved in ecologically important traits are emphasized. Ecological concepts in current and classical scientific literature are explored. Mathematical and computer models are used to analyze and understand ecological interactions and processes in population, community, ecosystem and evolutionary ecology. These are combined with advanced concepts in population and ecological genetics. 3 hrs. lec, disc. Prereq: BIOL 2401 or equiv.; or cons. of instr.
BIOL 4403. Tropical Ecology in Panama. 3 cr. hrs.
Tropical Ecology is the study of the biotic and abiotic interactions that shape the origin, maintenance and consequences of species diversity in the tropics. The incredibly high species diversity found in tropical forests has intrigued biologists for centuries, including such luminaries as Darwin and Wallace and continues to engage biologists today. Explores a variety of different forest types within the Republic of Panama to gain an appreciation for the basic patterns and processes of tropical forests and the mechanisms believed to be responsible for them. Modeled after the Organization for Tropical Biology’s Tropical Ecology Field Course. Prereq: BIOL 2401 or cons. of instr.
BIOL 4403H. Honors Tropical Ecology in Panama. 3 cr. hrs.
Tropical Ecology is the study of the biotic and abiotic interactions that shape the origin, maintenance and consequences of species diversity in the tropics. The incredibly high species diversity found in tropical forests has intrigued biologists for centuries, including such luminaries as Darwin and Wallace and continues to engage biologists today. Explores a variety of different forest types within the Republic of Panama to gain an appreciation for the basic patterns and processes of tropical forests and the mechanisms believed to be responsible for them. Modeled after the Organization for Tropical Biology’s Tropical Ecology Field Course. As an Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: BIOL 2401 or cons. of instr.; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 4703. Exercise Physiology. 3 cr. hrs.
Study of the effects of acute and chronic exercise on selected organ systems. Particular emphasis will be placed on muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, and environmental physiology. Prereq: BIOL 3701 or equiv., or cons. of instr.
BIOL 4806. Immunobiology. 3 cr. hrs.
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of the immune response. Nature of antigens and antibodies and their interactions. Topics include: complement, immediate and delayed hypersensitivity, transplantation and tumor immunobiology, immunosuppression and immunological tolerance. 3 hrs. lec., disc.
BIOL 4931. Topics in Biology. 1 cr. hr.
Analysis of selected topics under faculty supervision. S/U grade assessment. A maximum of 3 cr. hrs. of BIOL 4931 will be counted towards major. Prereq: Cons. of instr.
BIOL 4931H. Honors Topics in Biology. 1 cr. hr.
Analysis of selected topics under faculty supervision. S/U grade assessment. A maximum of 3 cr. hrs. of BIOL 4931 can be counted towards major. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: Cons. of instr.; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 4951. MU Led Travel/Study Abroad. 3 cr. hrs.
Course taught in an international setting by Marquette professors and where students earn Marquette credit. Study Abroad expenses apply. Prereq: Cons. of the Office of International Education.
BIOL 4953. Seminar in Undergraduate Research. 1 cr. hr.
Designed to enhance the undergraduate research experience. Emphasis is on critical reading of the literature, presentation skills and research ethics. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 4956 or BIOL 4956H.
BIOL 4953H. Honors Seminar in Undergraduate Research. 1 cr. hr.
Designed to enhance the undergraduate research experience. Emphasis is on critical reading of the literature, presentation skills and research ethics. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 4956 or BIOL 4956H; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 4956. Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences. 1-3 cr. hrs.
Laboratory experience in experimental design and analysis of a selected research project with faculty guidance and supervision. A maximum of six cr. hrs. of BIOL 4995 and BIOL 4956 combined will be counted toward the major. Prereq: cons. of dept. ch.
BIOL 4956H. Honors Laboratory Research Project in Biological Sciences. 1-3 cr. hrs.
Laboratory experience in experimental design and analysis of a selected research project with faculty guidance and supervision. A maximum of six cr. hrs. of BIOL 4995 and BIOL 4956 combined can be counted toward the major. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 4987. Applying the Internship Experience. 3 cr. hrs.
A weekly seminar that follows the completion of a full-time or part-time internship experience. Students reflect on and share the skills and knowledge that they have gained during their internship experience through presentations, case studies and mentoring. In addition, students present their internship projects to a broader audience of students and faculty in the format of a scientific poster and hone their scientific and technical writing skills through collaborative revision of their final work reports. Prereq: BIOL 3986 or BIOL 3987, and cons. of internship coordinator.
BIOL 4987H. Honors Applying the Internship Experience. 3 cr. hrs.
A weekly seminar that follows the completion of a full-time or part-time internship experience. Students reflect on and share the skills and knowledge that they have gained during their internship experience through presentations, case studies and mentoring. In addition, students present their internship projects to a broader audience of students and faculty in the format of a scientific poster and hone their scientific and technical writing skills through collaborative revision of their final work reports. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. Prereq: BIOL 3986 or BIOL 3987 or BIOL 3987H, and cons. of internship coordinator; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 4995. Independent Study in Biology. 1-3 cr. hrs.
Readings and analyses of published papers on selected topics in biology. Prereq: Jr. or Sr. stndg., cons. of instr., and cons. of dept ch. A maximum of six (6) cr. hrs. of BIOL 4995 and BIOL 4956 combined will be counted toward the major.
BIOL 4995H. Honors Independent Study in Biology. 1-3 cr. hrs.
Readings and analyses of published papers on selected topics in biology. As a Honors Program course, includes a more intensive research or project component. A maximum of six (6) cr. hrs. of BIOL 4995H and BIOL 4956H combined can be counted toward the major. Prereq: Jr. or Sr. stndg., cons. of instr., and cons. of dept ch.; admission to the BSCI Disciplinary Honors Program.
BIOL 9002H. Honors Student Study/Research Placeholder in Biology. 0 cr. hrs.
Used to enroll a honors student who is not enrolled in the term, but is on campus for an educational experience other than academic credit, such as work in a lab or clinic. Used for tracking purposes only. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.