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Biology (BIO) 1 BIO 126. Evolution: Just a theory?. (3) (MPF) Biology (BIO) An introduction to the principles of evolutionary theory and the nature of science that emphasizes the relevance of evolutionary BIO 101. Biotechnology: Coming of Age in the 21st Century. (3) biology to our lives and society as a whole. IVA. CAS-D. (MPF) BIO 128. Religion, Science, and Origins. (3) (MPF) An introduction to biotechnology. The course provides an in-depth A team-taught, interdisciplinary introduction to the science behind examination of new developments in biotechnology. Scientific the theory of evolution and to religious responses to that theory, concepts, applications, and social, ethical, and legal issues are including contemporary controversies around creation science and emphasized. IVA. CAS-D. intelligent design. Multiple disciplinary perspectives are brought to BIO 102. Introduction to Research in Biology. (1) bear, drawn from fields in both the natural sciences (such as biology) Designed to meet the following goals: 1) To provide an introduction to and the humanities (such as philosophy of science, sociology of research in the general areas of cell, molecular and structural biology knowledge, science studies, intellectual and cultural history, and (CMSB). (2) To appreciate the overall research theme of Signaling comparative religion). IIB. CAS-B. mechanisms and cellular responses. (How cells respond to their Cross-listed with REL. environment by regulation of gene expression, cellular physiology, BIO 131. Plants, Humanity, and Environment. (3) (MPF, MPT) cell and tissue morphogenesis, as well as behavior). (3) To convey the Introduction to fundamental concepts in plant biology, ecology, and significance and relevance of research being conducted in individual scientific perspective as they relate to issues of social concern. IVA. research labs. (4) To learn about research based careers in the CAS-D. Biological sciences. Cross-listed with CHM. BIO 147. Biology Introductory Seminar. (1) Introduction to the majors offered by Department of Biology as BIO 103. Introduction to Research in Biology (Lab Rotations). (2) well as the requirements of the College of Arts and Science and the Designed to complement the seminar course which provides an Global Miami Plan. Students learn about departmental, College, introduction to research in the general areas of cell, molecular and and University resources available to help decide what courses to structural biology (CMSB). Students will have the opportunity to take to achieve their academic goals. Includes discussion of effective conduct two 8 week laboratory rotations and become involved in learning strategies, how to be involved in independent research, and ongoing research projects. Through laboratory experiences, students provides information to help students develop their career goals by will become familiar with skills essential for laboratory research, and providing interactions with first year faculty advisors, undergraduate become aware of routinely used tools and techniques. and graduate students, and alumnae. Finally, the seminar will Prerequisite: CHM/MBI 102. provide students with opportunities to develop a more thorough BIO 104. Developing skills and Approaches for Science Success. understanding of how they can become successful scholars and (1-2; maximum 2) members of the Miami community and any other community of Teaches effective study strategies to enable comprehension of basic professionals. biology concepts emphasized in the introductory biology course, BIO/ BIO 155. Field Botany. (3) (MPF) MBI 115/116; Explores the relationship of these concepts to current Field/laboratory-oriented, interpretive introduction to botany in the endeavors such as scientific research; emphasizes development of regional out-of-doors. Emphasis given to identification, uses, habit, skills and habits of mind that will ensure success for biological science habitat and communities of plants, and fungi in the context of local majors. terrestrial and aquatic environments. IVA, LAB. CAS-D/LAB. Cross-listed with MBI. 1 Lec. 2 Lab. BIO 115. Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and BIO 159. Seminar in Neuroscience. (1) Diversity. (4) (MPF) Provides an introduction to the field of neuroscience and includes Integrated study of microbes, plants, and animals emphasizing discussions of experimental techniques and methodology and career biological diversity and interdependence of life and environment. IVA, opportunities in neuroscience, the interdisciplinary nature of the LAB. CAS-D/LAB. field, and the scientific method and the development and testing 3 Lec. 1 Lab. of hypotheses; will expose students to the synthesis of scientific Cross-listed with MBI. literature in the field of neuroscience and to ways to effectively BIO 116. Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and communicate this information to a broad audience. Molecular Biology. (4) (MPF, MPT) Cross-listed with PSY 159. Biological principles common to microbes, plants, and animals, BIO 161. Principles of Human Physiology. (4) (MPF) including interactions between organism and environment. IVA, LAB. Examines physiological systems of the human body. Lecture provides CAS-D/LAB. CAS-QL. basic information regarding function of these systems from an 3 Lec. 1 Lab. integrative perspective. In laboratory, use hands-on approach and Cross-listed with MBI. work in small groups to conduct experiments and/or carry out BIO 121. Environmental Biology. (3) (MPF, MPT) projects to illustrate the physiological concepts presented in lecture. Local, regional, and global environmental issues examined in the Not open to Biology, Botany, or Zoology majors. IVA, LAB. CAS-D/LAB. context of current ecological theory and principles of resource use CAS-QL. and management. IVA.CAS-D. 3 Lec. 1 Lab. 2 Biology (BIO) BIO 171. Human Anatomy and Physiology. (4) (MPF) BIO 209W. Fundamentals of Ecology. (3) (MPT) Study of the structure and function of the human body including Interrelationships between organisms and their environments. This basic cellular principles, embryology, reproductive system, endocrine course covers the same content as BIO 209, but emphasizes scientific system, and nervous system. Does not count toward Biology, Botany writing for a general audience. or Zoology majors. IVA, LAB. CAS-D/LAB. Prerequisite: one course in the biological sciences (BIO or MBI); or 3 Lec. 1 Lab. permission of the instructor. BIO 172. Human Anatomy and Physiology. (4) BIO 221. Plant Propagation. (4) Study of the structure and function of the human body including Provides students with knowledge of the scientific and applied respiratory, digestive, urinary, skeletal, muscular, and circulatory aspects of plant propagation in a closed system including basic plant systems. Does not count toward Biology, Botany or Zoology majors. production, watering, fertilization, crop management, insect and CAS-D/LAB. disease control, and problem solving. 3 Lec. 1 Lab. Prerequisite: BIO/MBI 115, BIO/MBI 116, BIO 131, BIO 176 or BIO 191. Prerequisite: BIO 171. BIO 232. Human Heredity. (3) (MPT) BIO 176. Ecology of North America. (3) (MPF, MPT) Introduction to the basic principles of genetics and their relevance to Basic principles of ecology, major biomes of North America, and human society. Not open to Biology, Botany, or Zoology majors. pertinent environmental issues. Biomes range from tundra to tropical Prerequisites: completion of a minimum of six semester hours of rain forest. Environmental issues include biodiversity, deforestation, biological sciences, which must include one of the following: BIO 116/ desertification, and other land management problems, each analyzed MBI 116, BIO 172 or MBI 161. from a scientific perspective but involving social, economic, and BIO 241. Botanical Principles in Landscape Gardening. (3) humanistic factors as well. IVA. CAS-D. Plant materials in relation to home, garden, and landscape uses. BIO 177. Independent Studies. (0-6) BIO 244. Viticulture and Enology. (3) BIO 191. Plant Biology. (4) (MPF, MPT) Botanical description of the grape (Vitis) and the principles of Consideration of how plant structure, chemical composition, and viticulture (grape growing) and enology (wine making). Various genetic makeup interact with growth, development, evolution, and horticultural techniques used throughout the world in these metabolic processes of living plants. IVA. CAS-D/LAB. disciplines. Tastings and lab fee. 3 Lec. 1 Lab. BIO 255. Introduction to Biotechnology. (3) BIO 201. Human Anatomy. (4) Examination of modern biotechnology and issues emerging from The study of structure and function of human tissues, organs, this technology. Emphasis on plant biotechnology and practical and organ systems. Designed for pre-professional health sciences application of plants or their components in industry, agriculture, students and those preparing for graduate study. Lab fee required. medicine, and the environment. Basic principles of molecular biology CAS-D/LAB. and recombinant DNA technology introduced. 3 Lec. 1 Lab. BIO 256. Introduction to Programming for the Life Sciences. (3) BIO 203. Introduction to Cell Biology. (3) (MPT) This course serves as an introduction to programming designed Introductory study of eukaryotic cell structure and function. specifically for life science majors, targeting the specific skills and Prerequisite: BIO 116/MBI 116, or BIO 191. techniques commonly needed and explaining the fundamental methods of working with biological data while centering