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Arts & Sciences | School of Education | School of Humanities | School of Sciences | School of Social Sciences Department of Biology | Department of Chemistry and Physics | Department of Mathematics and Computer Science | Department of Psychology
Major
in Biology | Minor in Biology Vision: To be a department characterized by superior teaching/learning experiences combining personal interaction with creative use of technology; enrichment of academic growth by a curricular structure which continually stimulates independent student exploration of biological science; and an atmosphere of Christian concern for the student in the areas of career planning, academic advising, intellectual growth, and development of an appreciation for, and an ethical sensitivity to, matters of biological concern. Purpose: The Biology Department is dedicated to providing students with an academically challenging curriculum which enables them to develop a basic understanding of and an appreciation for the organisms and interactions making up the living world. Goals:
Not
all courses are offered in any one year. Certain advanced courses alternate
to meet demands.
This program is designed to allow a student to apply to the Occupational Therapy (OT) program during the junior year. If a student is admitted, the senior year will be the first year in the Occupational Therapy program. Six (6) hours of the first year in the OT program will count toward completion of the hours required for a major in Biology. The other 18 hours will count toward the hours required for graduation with a B.S. degree with a major in Biology. No minor will be required with this option. The student will continue the studies toward their Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.
BIO 1000. Seminar in Biology (1). Required of all majors in biology, this course is to be taken within the first year as a biology major at Belmont. The seminar is designed for the new major in biology: to introduce the departmental program of advising and coursework leading to graduation with a major in biology, to present the various university sources of academic support, to serve as a forum for the administration of the Major Field Achievement Test (MFAT), and to explain the requirements of graduate and professional schools and related careers to the study of biology and related sciences. Offered fall only. BIO 1010. Biological Science (4). A study of the principles of biology and how these principles affect the student. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (This course does not count toward a major or minor in biology.) ($50.00 course fee) BIO 1110. Principles of Biology I (4). An introductory study of molecular and cellular biology. Topics include the molecular basis of cellular processes, structure and physiology of cells, molecular and Mendelian genetics, and Microevolution. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 1120. Principles of Biology II (4). Prerequisite: BIO 1110. An introductory study of macroevolution, organismal biology and ecology. Topics include the structure and physiology of plants, the structure and physiology of animals, biodiversity, and ecological systems. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 1990-4990. Special Studies (1-3). BIO 1950-3950. Study Abroad (1-4). Study in another country through an official study abroad program, beginning through advanced level. Individual course titles indicating subject, hours, and location assigned for each unit taken. Courses may count towards major, minor and/or core as determined, in consultation with the program director, by the chair of the department. Repeatable with with different topics. BIO 2020. General Anatomy and Physiology (4). Prerequisite: BIO 1010. A survey of all systems of the human body. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (Does not count toward a major in biology.) ($50.00 course fee) BIO 2110. Medical Terminology (1). A course taught with a programmed text to develop a vocabulary of medical terms. Does not count toward a major or minor in biology. BIO 2230. Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4). Prerequisite: BIO 1010, or BIO 1110. A study of the cells and tissues as well as the skeletal, muscular, neural, and special sensory systems of the human body. Two hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 2240. Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4). Prerequisite: BIO 2230. A study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems of the human body. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 2330. Genetics (3). Prerequisite: BIO 1110 or permission of instructor. A study of the principles of heredity including classical and molecular genetics. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 2400. Zoology (4). Prerequisite: BIO 1110 or BIO 1120. A study of the classification, anatomy, physiology, phylogeny and ecology of the Kingdom Animalia and the animal-like protists. Three hours lecture and Three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO
2500. Botany (4). Prerequisite: BIO 1110 or BIO 1120. A
taxonomic study of the anatomy, morphology, physiology, phylogeny, and ecology
of the Planae and the plant-like Protista. Three hours lecture and Three hours
laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO
3030. General Ecology (3, alternate years). Prerequisite: BIO
1110, BIO 1120, BIO 2400 and BIO 2500 or permission of the instructor.
A study of the basic principles of ecology and a survey of the major plant
and animal communities. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
($50.00 course fee) BIO 3120. Basic Microbiology (4). Prerequisite: BIO 1110 and BIO 1120. A study of the morphology, structure, metabolism, genetics and control of microorganisms; disease resistance and the role of microorganisms in the disease process; environmental and applied microbiology. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 3140. Immunology (3). Prerequisite: BIO 2330. An introduction to the principles of immunology and the mechanisms of the immune response. BIO 3160. General Physiology (4, alternate years). Prerequisite: CEM 3310, Co requisites CEM 3320. The study of the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of living organisms. Both plant and animal physiology will be covered with major emphasis placed on animal physiology. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 3200. Parasitology (4, alternate years). An introduction to the morphology, physiology, ecology and taxonomy of the major parasites of man and domestic animals. Through lecture and laboratory experiences with slide-mounted and living specimens, students will become familiar with the life cycles of selected parasites, the drugs of choice in treating parasitic diseases and diagnostic procedures. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 3250. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (4, alternate years). A survey of vertebrates and comparative study of organ systems. Dissection of amphioxus, lamprey, dogfish shark, and cat constitute laboratory work. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 3700. Biological Research I (1). Prerequisites: Sixteen hours biology and CEM 1610 and CEM 1620. Discussion of biological research including project design and literature review. BIO
3800. Molecular Biology (4). Prerequisites: BIO 1110, BIO 1120,
BIO 2330, CEM 3310. This course emphasizes the chemistry of molecules
important in cellular processes of the transmission of genetic information.
Particularly important is its emphasis on laboratory techniques and the interpretation
of published literature in the field of molecular genetics. ($50.00 course
fee) BIO 4010. Transmission Electron Microscopy (4). Prerequisites: Junior Status and BIO 1110, BIO 1120, BIO 2400, BIO 2500. Techniques of electron microscopy as applied to cells and tissues. One lecture and two three-hour laboratory periods per week. ($60.00 course fee) BIO 4250. General Embryology (4, alternate years). A study of the comparative embryology of the vertebrates. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO
4440. Histology (4, alternate years). A study of the microscopic
anatomy of vertebrate cells, tissues and organs. Three hours lecture and three
hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 4700. Biological Research II (3). Prerequisite: BIO 3700. Completion of an independent laboratory or field research project under the supervision of a selected faculty member. ($50.00 course fee) BIO 4710. Senior Seminar (1). Prerequisite: BIO 4700. The student will write and present a research paper based on research done in BIO 4700 at the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium and take the MFAT in Biology. BIO 4980. Internship in Biology (3). Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair. A cooperative education assignment in which the student is placed with a participating business organization for a semester. The student must apply one semester prior to the anticipated work period. The student must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The student's program of study may be extended for an additional semester. (May be repeated once; however, only 3 hours may be used as biology electives). In addition to the preceding courses offered on campus, Belmont students have the unique opportunity to take courses at the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS). Credit for courses taken at IMS will be automatically transferred to Belmont. Permission to enroll in these courses must be obtained from the Chairperson, Department of Biology, Belmont University. The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) is located at Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and offers courses that are oriented toward the marine environment. Typical course offerings include: IMS-MAR-300. Marine
Science I: Oceanography The Department of Education
has approved the following courses for education credit: IMS-MAR 457, and
IMS-MAR 458.
Interdisciplinary Majors
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Courses (BMB) BMB 2710-2720. Laboratory Techniques (1-2). Prerequisite: BIO 1110, and permission of instructor. An independent research experience with emphasis on learning techniques and skills utilized in the laboratory in preparation for BMB 4700. The research experience will be under the supervision of a selected faculty member. Upon completion of the work, a typewritten report will be required. The last digit represents the credit for the course. BMB
3510. Biochemistry I (4). Prerequisite: CEM 3310, CEM 3320;
or consent of instructor. The molecular structure and biological function
of biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and lipids
are emphasized. An introduction to enzymology and metabolism is included.
This course is cross-listed with CEM 3050. ($100.00 course fee). BMB 3700. Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1). Prerequisites: Sixteen hours each in biology and chemistry. Discussion of biochemical and molecular research, including project design and literature review. BMB 4300. Molecular Basis of Development (3). Prerequisite BIO 1110, BIO 2330, BIO 3800 and BIO 3850. An examination of the molecular and cellular processes underlying the embryonic development of organisms. The course will cover plants and invertebrate animals. The laboratory will include biochemical, genetic, and cellular investigations of cell cleavage, embryogenesis, and organogenesis. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ($50.00 course fee). BMB 4700. Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II (3). Prerequisites: BMB 3700. Completion of an independent laboratory research project under the supervision of a selected BMB faculty member. ($50.00) BMB
4710. Senior Seminar (0). Prerequisite: BMB 4700. The student
will write and present a research paper based on the research completed in
BMB 4700. The paper must be presented at the Belmont Undergraduate Research
Symposium.
ENV 1110. Introduction to Environmental Studies (4). An introduction to the basic principles of environmental studies. This course provides a multidisciplinary exposure to the central themes of environmental science and policy. Laboratory and field investigations support the lecture content. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ENV 2410, 2420. Physical Principles of Environmental Science I, II (4,4). An introduction to the basic chemical and physical principles of environmental science. Through the application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and equilibrium principles, the impact of energy generation, pollution, and their consequences will be assessed. Additional topics will include effects of radiation, pesticides, and energy transmission. Laboratory work will focus on sampling techniques in conjunction with air, water, and soil analysis. Three hours of lecture and three hours laboratory per week. ENV 3210. Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (3). This course will focus on ISO 14001 and other environmental management systems designed to help organizations reduce their environmental impacts. It will introduce students to the ISO standards development process and best implementation practices of ISO 14001 and help them understand how voluntary standards complement corporate compliance obligations. In addition to showing how EMSs help reduce environmental impacts, this course will examine the business benefits of environmental management. ENV 3500. Internship in Environmental Studies (3). Prerequisites: ENV 1110 and 20 hours completed in the Environmental Studies major. A cooperative educational experience in which the student gains practical training and experience in government or private institutions related to the central issues of environmental studies. A student is expected to work for at least ten hours per week. Approval must be obtained from the program chair at least two weeks before early registration. The course may be repeated only once for credit toward the major. ENV 3550. Research in Environmental Studies (3). Prerequisites: ENV 1110 and 20 hours completed in the Environmental Studies major. A laboratory or field research project completed within the area of environmental studies. The student must complete the project within the semester under the supervision of a faculty member of the Environmental Studies program or other approved supervisor. It is expected that the results will be presented in the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium. ENV 4500. Senior Capstone in Environmental Studies (3). Prerequisites: ENV 3500 or ENV 3550. An investigation of a significant environmental problem in which students work in teams composed of both science and policy interests to assess, analyze, and propose solutions to particular environmental circumstances in the local or regional area.
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