UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
BIOL 100 Principles of Biology 3(3-0)
Introduction to basic principles common to all facets of biology.
Topics include a brief history of biology, the scientific method,
the diversity of life, cell structure and reproduction, and metabolism.
(F,S)
BIOL 100L Principles of Biology Lab 1(0-2)
To expose the student to problem-solving skills emphasizing the
importance of observation and data accumulation. Corequisite:
BIOL 100. (F,S)
BIOL 112 Nutrition 3(3-0)
Analysis of personal dietary habits and behavior in relation to
basic human nutritional needs and food composition. (CE,F,S)
BIOL 121 Environmental Conservation
3(3-0)
Historical review of humankind's interrelationship with and impact
on the natural environment. Basic principles of ecology and current
issues relating to the use of natural resources and environmental
problems. (F,S,SS)
BIOL 121L Environmental Conservation Lab 1(0-2)
Optional field studies to augment BIOL 121. Corequisite: BIOL
121. (F,S,SS)
BIOL 160 (CHEM 160) Elementary Concepts in Science I 3(2-2)
Hands-on, standards-based approach to understanding basic concepts
of chemistry and life sciences, including science technology and
ethics. Integrated lecture, lab discussion periods. (F,S,SS)
BIOL 162 (EXHP 162) Personal Health 3(3-0)
The development of knowledge and the scientific basis for the
analysis, evaluation and promotion of personal health and wellness.
(F,S)
BIOL 191 College Biology I/Botany 4(4-0)
Basic cell structure and function, reproduction, and heredity.
Study of structure, function, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology
of plants including fungi. Prerequisites: one year high school
algebra or equivalent, and one year high school chemistry or equivalent,
and one year high school biology or equivalent. Corequisite: BIOL
191L. (F,S)
BIOL 191L College Biology I Laboratory 1(0-2)
Hands-on exposure to biology lab techniques and the scientific
method. Corequisite: BIOL 191. (F,S)
BIOL 192 College Biology II 4(4-0)
Continuation of BIOL 191. Study of structure, function, evolution,
biodiversity, and ecology of vertebrates and invertebrates, including
protozoans. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and BIOL 191L. Corequisite:
BIOL 192L. (F,S)
BIOL 192L College Biology II Laboratory 1(0-2)
Exposure to lab techniques for biology and the scientific method.
Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and BIOL 191L. Corequisite: BIOL 192.
(F,S)
BIOL 206 Introduction to Microbiology 3(3-0)
For students of nursing and allied health. Applied aspects of
medical microbiology. Corequisite: BIOL 206L. (CE,F)
BIOL 206L Introduction to Microbiology Lab 1(0-3)
Corequisite: BIOL 206. (CE,F)
BIOL 220 Medical Terminology 2(2-0)
Basic prefixes, word roots, combining forms and suffixes of medical
terminology and human anatomy are covered, including pronunciation
and patient charting. (S)
BIOL 223 Human Physiology and Anatomy I 3(3-0)
Study of human physiology and anatomy designed for students who
require or desire a thorough understanding of the functional and
structural aspects of the human body. Not for the majority of
biology majors except Teacher Education. Topics include body orientation,
physiologically important molecules, the cell, tissues, integument,
skeleton, muscle, nervous system, and special senses. Recommended
prerequisites: 1 year of High School Biology and Chemistry. Corequisite:
BIOL 223L. (CE,F)
BIOL 223L Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 223. (CE,F)
BIOL 224 Human Physiology and Anatomy II 3(3-0)
A continuation of BIOL 223. Students are permitted to enter the
course before completing BIOL 223. Topics include endocrines,
respiration, digestion, metabolism, excretion, fluid-electrolyte
balance, cardiovascular, and reproduction. Recommended prerequisites:
1 year of High School Biology and Chemistry. Corequisite: BIOL
224L. (CE,S)
BIOL 224L Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 224. (CE,S)
BIOL 291 Special Topics (1-4 VAR) (F,S,SS)
BIOL 294 Field Experience (1-4 VAR)
Volunteer work experience under program director, department coordinator
and faculty supervisor. (S/U grades) (F,S,SS)
BIOL 301 General Microbiology
3(3-0)
Introduction to the bacteria and viruses, including microbial
genetics and physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 191/191L and 192/192L. Also need CHEM 211/211L or 301/30lL.
Corequisite: BIOL 301L. (CE,F)
BIOL 301L General Microbiology
Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 301. (CE,F)
BIOL 302 Medical Microbiology 2(2-0)
Survey of pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi Prerequisite:
BIOL 301 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 302L.
(CE,S)
BIOL 302L Medical Microbiology Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 302. (CE,S)
BIOL 311 (CHEM 311) Survey of Biochemistry 3(3-0)
Survey of biochemistry. For pre-health professional students.
Intermediary metabolism is taught at an intermediate level and
in the context of human nutrition and clinical applications. Prerequisites:
CHEM 211 or 301. (F)
BIOL 321 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 3(3-0)
Comparative study of developmental and functional anatomy of vertebrate animals. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and BIOL
192 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL
324L. (CE,S)
BIOL 321L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 321. (CE,S)
BIOL 341 Vertebrate Physiology 3(3-0)
Basic general physiology and the functions of animal and human
body systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192 . Also need CHEM 211/211L or 301/301L. CHEM 302/302L and MATH 156 are strongly recommended. Corequisite: BIOL 341L.
(CE,F)
BIOL 341L Vertebrate Physiology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 341. (CE,F)
BIOL 350 Genetics
2(2-0)
Survey of basic Mendelian genetics, genetic mapping and population
genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192, and MATH 121. (F,S)
BIOL 351 Advanced Genetics and
Molecular Biology 2(2-0)
Study of the molecular flow of genetic information, gene regulation
and cancer genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 350 and CHEM 121/121L
and CHEM 122/122L. (CE,F,S)
BIOL 351L Advanced Genetics
and Molecular Biology Laboratory 2(0-4)
Molecular biology investigations of gene regulation and recombinant
DNA. Prerequisites: BIOL 350 and CHEM 121/121L and CHEM 122/122L.
Corequisite: BIOL 351. (CE,S)
BIOL 352 Evolutionary Biology and Ecology 3(3-0)
Historical view of the theory of evolution with emphasis on the
relationship between organisms and the environment, and the mechanisms
and forces that produce evolutionary change. Prerequisites: BIOL
191/191L and 192/192L (S)
BIOL 353 Ecology 4(4-0)
Interaction and interdependencies between organisms and their
environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192
or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 353L. (CE,F)
BIOL 353L Ecology Field Studies 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 353. (CE,F)
BIOL 371 Career Planning II
1(1-0)
Creating and exploring graduate school and employment opportunities.
Recommended for the fall semester of the Junior year. Prerequisites:
BIOL 171 or permission of instructor. (F,S)
BIOL 378 Laboratory in Teaching Biology 1(0-2)
Laboratory preparation, safety, instruction and methods under
the guidance and supervision on an instructor. Prerequisite: approval
of instructor. (F,S)
BIOL 394 Field Experience (1-4 VAR)
Volunteer work experience under program director, program coordinator,
and faculty supervisor (S/U grades) (F,S,SS)
BIOL 402 Immunology 3(3-0)
Humoral and cell-mediated immunity including immune disorders
and theories of immunological techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL
301/301L. (S)
BIOL 403 Virology 2(2-0)
Molecular aspects of viral infection of bacteria, plants, and animals including viral replication, host. prereq: BIOL 301/L or BIOL 351
BIOL 411 (CHEM 411) Biochemistry I 3(3-0)
Chemistry of constituents of living matter, including proteins,
carbohydrates, nucleic acids and lipids. An introduction to enzymes
and coenzymes. Prerequisite: CHEM 302, or permission of instructor.
(F)
BIOL 412 Cellular Biology 3(3-0)
Structural and functional organization of the cell, life cycles
of cells, intracellular digestion, protein synthesis and cell
death. Prerequisites: BIOL 301 and 301L or BIOL 350 and 351, and
CHEM 211 and 211L or CHEM 301 and 301L. Corequisite: BIOL 412L.
(CE,S)
BIOL 412L Cellular Biology Lab 1(0-3)
Corequisite: BIOL 412. (CE,S)
BIOL 421 Histology 2(2-0)
A microscopic study of vertebrate tissues and organs. Prerequisites:
BIOL 192/192L or BIOL 223/223L or BIOL 321/321L.
Corequisite: BIOL 421L. (CE,F)
BIOL 421L Histology Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 421. (CE,F)
BIOL 426 Plant Morphology 2(2-0)
Forms, basic structures, relationships, life histories and evolutionary
trends of representatives of the major autotrophic plant groups.
Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192 or permission of
instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 426L. (CE,S)
BIOL 426L Plant Morphology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 426. (CE,S)
BIOL 432 Developmental Biology 2 (2-0)
Theory and principles of the development of representative vertebrate and invertebrate animals, with particular emphasis on the frog, chick, and Drosophila.
BIOL 432L Developmental Biology Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 432.
BIOL 440 Molecular Genetics 2(2-0)
Molecular and Biochemical basis of heredity. Regulation of gene
expression. Prerequisite: BIOL 351 and 351L. Corequisiste: BIOL
440L. (S)
BIOL 440L Molecular Genetics
Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 440 (S)
BIOL 441 Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology 2(2-0)
Classification, phylogeny, systematics, morphology, physiology,
and natural history of freshwater invertebrates inclusive of insects.
Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and BIOL 192 or permission
of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 441L. (CE,S,E)
BIOL 441L Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology Lab
2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 441. (CE,S,E)
BIOL 443 Limnology 2(2-0)
Biology, chemistry and physics of lakes and rivers. Prerequisites:
BIOL 191 and 192 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: BIOL 443L. (CE,S,O)
BIOL 443L Limnology Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 443 (CE,S,O)
BIOL 452 Advanced Microscopy 2(2-0)
Theory and application of light and electron micriscopy to biological
sciences. Includes preparation of cells and tissues for examination,
scope operation, and image analysis. Prerequisite: permission
of instructor.
Corequisite: BIOL 452L (CE,F)
BIOL 452L Advanced Microscopy Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 452. (CE,F)
BIOL 453/553 Ecology 2 (2-0)
Interrelationships among organisms and their environment, employing quantitative methods and conceptual models.
Prereq: BIOL 352, and MATH 126 or MATH 221 Coreq: BIOL 453L
BIOL453L Ecology Field Studies 2 (0-4)
Coreq: BIOL 453
BIOL 465 Environmental Toxicology 3(3-0)
Basic principles of toxicology, interaction of xenobiotics with
living organisms and the environment, and the impact of pollutants
on the ecosystem. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192; and CHEM 122 and 302, or permission of instructor. (S)
BIOL 473 Med. Tech. Clinical Rotation I 12(5-14)
Coursework and clinical training in an affiliated medical laboratory
sciences facility. Specific course of study determined by facility.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (F)
BIOL 474 Med. Tech. Clinical Rotation II 12(5-14)
Coursework and clinical training in an affiliated medical laboratory
sciences facility. Specific course of study determined by facility.
Prerequisite: BIOL 473 and consent of instructor. (S)
BIOL 475 Med. Tech. Clinical Rotation III 6(3-6)
Coursework and clinical training in an affiliated medical laboratory
sciences facility. Specific course of study determined by facility.
Prerequisite: BIOL 474 and consent of instructor. (SS)
BIOL 479 Ichthyology 2(2-0)
The morphology, taxonomy and ecology of fishes; an introduction
to fishery biology and aquaculture. Field trips are an integral
part of the course. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192. Corequisite: BIOL 479L. (CE,F)
BIOL 479L Ichthyology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 479. (CE,F)
BIOL 481 Entomology 2(2-0)
Structure, classification, behavior, ecology and control of insects.
Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192 or permission of
instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 481L. (CE,F)
BIOL 481L Entomology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 481. (CE,F)
BIOL 483 Mammalogy 2(2-0)
Evolution, classification and biology of mammals; practice in
identifying and preparing specimens. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and
192. Corequisite: BIOL 483L. (CE,S)
BIOL 483L Mammalogy Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 483. (CE,S)
BIOL 484 Ornithology 2(2-0)
Classification, life history, laboratory and field identification
of birds. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192. Corequisite:
BIOL 484L. (CE,S)
BIOL 484L Ornithology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 484. (CE,S)
BIOL 485 Plant Taxonomy 2(2-0)
Identification of the common vascular plant families of Colorado
with an emphasis on the flowering plants; study of their systematic
relationships. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192 or
permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 485L. (CE,F)
BIOL 485L Plant Taxonomy Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 485. (CE,F)
BIOL 491 Special Topics (1-4 VAR) (F,S,SS)
BIOL 493 Seminar 1(1-0)
Seminar for majors and minors concerning unique, current, or unusual
topics in biology. Speakers may include guests, faculty, or students.
Required of majors. Prerequisite: permission of program chairman.
(F,S)
BIOL 494 Field Experience (1-4 VAR)
Volunteer work experience under program director, program coordinator
and faculty supervisor. (S/U grades). (F,S,SS)
BIOL 495 Independent Study (1-4 VAR)
Prerequisite: junior standing, biology major, permission of instructor
and department. (F,S,SS)
BIOL 498 Internship (5-15 VAR)
1. Measurement and control of air pollution
2. Noise and the environment
3. Industrial hygiene and acci-dent prevention
4. Milk and food sanitation
5. Water and waste-water sanitation
6. Housing and institutional environmental health
7. Solid waste management
(S/U grading) Prerequisite: permission of department. (F,S,SS)
GRADUATE COURSES
Admission to graduate courses requires approval of the adviser for the graduate program.
BIOL 502 Immunology 3(3-0)
Humoral and cell-mediated immunity including immune
disorders and theories of immunological techniques. (S)
BIOL 503 Virology 2(2-0)
Molecular aspects of viral infection of bacteria, plants, and animals including viral replication, host. prereq: BIOL 301/L or BIOL 351
BIOL 511 (CHEM 511) Biochemistry I 3(3-0)
Chemistry of constituents of living matter, including proteins,
carbohydrates, nucleic acid and lipids. An introduction to enzymes
and coenzymes. Prerequisite: one year undergraduate Organic Chemistry.
(F)
BIOL 512 Cellular Biology 3(3-0)
Structural and functional organization of the cell, life cycles
of cells, intracellular digestion, protein synthesis and cell
death. Prerequisites: BIOL 301 and 301L or BIOL 350 and 351, and
CHEM 301 and 301L. Corequisite: BIOL 512L. (S)
BIOL 512L Cellular Biology Lab 1(0-3)
Corequisite: BIOL 512 (S)
BIOL 521 Histology 2(2-0)
A microscopic study of vertebrate tissues and organs. Prerequisites:
BIOL 192/192L, or BIOL 223/223L or BIOL 321/321L.
Corequisite: BIOL 521L. (F)
BIOL 521L Histology Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 521. (F)
BIOL 526 Plant Morphology 2(2-0)
Forms, basic structures, relationships, life histories and evolutionary
trends of representatives of the major autotrophic plant groups.
Corequisite: BIOL 526L. (S)
BIOL 526L Plant Morphology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 526. (S)
BIOL 532 Developmental Biology 2 (2-0)
Theory and principles of the development of representative vertebrate and invertebrate animals, with particular emphasis on the frog, chick, and Drosophila.
BIOL 532L Developmental Biology Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 532.
BIOL 540 Molecular Genetics
2(2-0)
Molecular and biochemical basis of heredity. Regulation of gene
expression. Prerequisite: BIOL 351 and 351L or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: BIOL 540L. (S)
BIOL 540L Molecular Genetics
Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 540. (S)
BIOL 541 Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology 2(2-0)
Classification, phylogeny, systematics, morphology, physiology,
and natural history of freshwater invertebrates inclusive of insects.
Corequisite: BIOL 541L. (S/E)
BIOL 541L Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology Lab
2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 541. (S/E)
BIOL 543 Limnology 2(2-0)
Biology, chemistry, and physics of lakes and rivers. Corequisite:
BIOL 543L. (S/O)
BIOL 543L Limnology Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 543. (S/O)
BIOL 552 Advanced Microscopy 2(2-0)
Theory and application of light and electron microscopy to biological
sciences. Includes preparation of cells and tissues for examination,
scope operation, and image analysis. Corequisite: BIOL 552L. (F)
BIOL 552L Advanced Microscopy Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 552. (F)
BIOL 553 Ecology 2 (2-0)
Interrelationships among organisms and their environment, employing quantitative methods and conceptual models.
Prereq: BIOL 352, and MATH 126 or MATH 221 Coreq: BIOL 553L
BIOL553L Ecology Field Studies 2 (0-4)
Coreq: BIOL 553
BIOL 565 Environmental Toxicology 3(3-0)
Basic principles of toxicology, interaction of the xenobiotics
with living organisms and the environment, and the impact of pollutants
on the ecosystem. Prerequisites: BIOL 191 and 192; and CHEM 122 and 302, or permission of instructor. (S)
BIOL 579 Ichthyology 2(2-0)
The morphology, taxonomy and ecology of fishes; an introduction
to fishery biology and aquaculture. Field trips are an integral
part of the course. Corequisite: BIOL 579. (F)
BIOL 570 Ichthyology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 579. (F)
BIOL 581 Entomology 2(2-0)
Structure, classification, behavior, ecology and control of insects.
Prerequisite: BIOL 191 and 192 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: BIOL 581L. (CE,F)
BIOL 581L Entomology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 581. (CE,F)
BIOL 583 Mammalogy 2(2-0)
Evolution, classification and biology of mammals; practice in
identifying and preparing specimens. Corequisite: BIOL 583L. (S)
BIOL 583 Mammalogy Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 583 (S)
BIOL 584 Ornithology 2(2-0)
Classification, life history, laboratory and field identification
of birds. Corequisite: BIOL 584L. (S)
BIOL 584L Ornithology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: BIOL 584. (S)
BIOL 585 Plant Taxonomy 2(2-0)
Identification of common vascular plant families of Colorado with
an emphasis on the flowering plants; study of their systematic
relationships. Corequisite: BIOL 585L. (F)
BIOL 585L Plant Taxonomy Lab 2(0-4)
Corequisite: BIOL 585. (F)
BIOL 591 Special Topics (1-4 VAR)
(F,S,SS)
BIOL 595 Independent Study (1-4 VAR)
Prerequisite: graduate standing, biology major, permission of
instructor and department. (F,S,SS)
BIOL 598 Graduate Internship (1-4 VAR)
Volunteer or paid work experience under the combined supervision
of the selected organization and a faculty member. Prerequisite:
graduate standing. (S/U grading) (F,S,SS)
BIOL 599 Thesis Research (1-6 VAR)
(IP and S/U grading). (F,S,SS)
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