Biology

BY 105 Principles of Biology (4) Prereq.: Nursing major; and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MA 127, or Nursing Math Skills Proficiency exam; or sport management concentration. Students learn the basic principles of biology with an emphasis on the cell as the structural and functional unit of life. Lectures plus lab. Fall sem.

BY 111 General Biology (4) Prereq.: Non-nursing major. The student learns concepts in ecology and plant biology, including a study of the vascular and nonvascular plants and algae. The course concludes with a study of cell biology, including cell structure, metabolism, reproduction, and genetics. Students receive practical training in the laboratory by learning representative plant life cycles and structure of vascular plants. Cell biology labs stress techniques and fundamentals of genetics. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.

BY 112 General Biology (4) Prereq.: Non-nursing major. This course begins with a study of creation and evolution. Students then learn about animal biology. The course concludes with an overview of major bones, muscles, vessels, and organs of the human body. Each major phylum is represented in the laboratory by specimen dissection. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.

BY 201 General Anatomy and Physiology (4) Prereq.: BY 105 or 111; major or concentration other than biology, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, or pre-physical therapy major. A review of cell biology is given. Students learn the anatomy and physiology of the human integumentary, skeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and respiratory systems. Lab work consists of histological study of tissue types and anatomical study of body systems. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.

BY 202 General Anatomy and Physiology (4) Prereq.: BY 105 or 111; major or concentration other than biology, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, or pre-physical therapy major. Students learn concepts of anatomy and physiology of the human muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Studies are made in the areas of nutrition, electrolyte and water balance, and embryology. Lab work includes an anatomical and physiological study of these systems utilizing a cat as the dissection specimen. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.

BY 206 Microbiology (4) Prereq.: BY 105 and CH 205; or BY 111 and CH 112. Students learn the physiological and clinical aspects of microorganisms. Special emphasis is given to bacteria and the role of microorganisms in disease. Basic virology, parasitology, epidemiology, and immuniology are studied. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.

BY 311 Anatomy and Physiology (4) Prereq.: BY 112 and biology, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, or pre-physical therapy major. Students acquire understanding of anatomy and physiology of the human skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems. In addition, students learn pathology and general embryological development of each system studied. Lab work consists of histological and anatomical study of body parts with additional work in physiology. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.

BY 312 Anatomy and Physiology (4) Prereq.: BY 311, and biology, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, or pre-physical therapy major. This course is a continuation of the first-semester course. Students learn the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, excretory, and cardiovascular systems. Embryological development and pathology will also be considered for the systems covered. Lab work consists of physiological, histological, and anatomical study of organs and systems with additional work in physiology. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.

BY 321 Botany (4) Prereq.: BY 111. Students learn the fundamental concepts from all major plant groups, living and fossil. Topics include photosynthesis, ecology, and anatomy and physiology of seed plants. Students gain practical experience in the laboratory and field with photosynthesis, genetics, plant hormones, leaves, and plant classification. Marine plant forms in the upper Gulf Coast ecology are referenced. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall even.

BY 322 Zoology (4) Prereq.: BY 111 and 112. Students learn the basic principles of animal biology by an integrated review of morphology, physiology, genetics and development. Classification, structure, and function of both invertebrates and vertebrates are examined in the laboratory and field, using both live and preserved specimens. Local marine and land species are observed. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.

BY 331 Principles of Genetics (3) Prereq.: BY 105 or 111. This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of classical, molecular, and population genetics with special emphasis on the human genome and biomedical applications. Students develop skills in solving genetics problems. Fall sem.

BY 411 Parasitology (3) Prereq.: Two BY lab courses. This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of parasitic, tropical, communicable, zoonotic, and skin diseases. Emphasis will be placed upon parasite life cycles, ecology, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment. Emerging zoonotic diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, will also be investigated. 2 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall odd.

BY 422 Cell Biology (4) Prereq.: BY 105 and CH 205; or BY 111 and CH 112. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to cellular and molecular biology. It covers the major issues concerning cell function and cell constituents, including the fundamentals of embryology and the study of the immune system. Students acquire a broad and coherent basis of reference in this subject. Spring sem.

BY 430 Professional Issues in Biology (3) Prereq.: Senior. This course addresses, from a biblical philosophy, vital issues in biology, including creation science and evolution, bioethics and decision making in medicine, recombinant DNA, and cloning. Students prepare a research paper discussing an advanced topic in biology in the context of technical, social, ethical, and spiritual issues. Fall sem.

BY 450 Biotechnology (3) Prereq.: BY 331, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in CH 306. This course is an introduction to the use of micro-organisms and other biological systems to aid in manufacturing various products. In this capstone experience, students apply concepts of ethics, genetics, and biochemistry to practical problems. 1 hour lecture plus labs. Spring sem.