BYS Courses

119 Principles of Biology
(4 hrs.) Introduction to biological principles with a focus on cellular mechanisms. One 2 hour lab per week.

120 Organismal Biology
(4 hrs.) Discussion of biological function with special emphasis on contrasting strategies employed by organisms in meeting similar biological needs. One 2 hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: BYS 119.

219 Genetics and Evolution
(4 hrs.) Hereditary basis of all living organisms, including the study of (a) genes as the discrete nature of inheritance, (b) genes in organisms and (c) genes in populations. Mendelian principles and evolutionary processes. Includes replication, transcription and translation of DNA, RNA and proteins. Two 2 hour labs per week.
Prerequisites: BYS 120, MA 107 or 112 and CH 101 or 121.

300 Cell and Developmental Biology
(4 hrs.) Introduces the student to topics in cell and developmental biology. Subjects include cell structure, organelles, cytoskeleton, secretory pathway, cell division, cell cycle, cell interaction and control of differentiation. One 1 hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: BYS 219, and CH 121 or 201.

313 Anatomy and Physiology I
(4 hrs.) Structure and function of the human body. Physiology and anatomy of major organs, organ systems, and their interactions. Not intended for students preparing for professional schools or graduate study in physiology or development.
Prerequisites: BYS 119 and 120 or 214, CH 101 and 105 (CH 201 recommended).

314 Anatomy and Physiology II
(4 hrs.) Continuation of BYS 313 stressing structural and functional relationships of major organs, organ systems, and their interdependent regulation. Not intended for students preparing for professional schools or graduate study in physiology or development.
Prerequisite: BYS 313

401 Exercise Physiology
(4 hrs.) Basic human physiology as differentiated by the effects of exercise. Physiology of major systems of the body that may act as a limiting factor, or enhance the performance, of human movement.
Prerequisites: BYS 219, 300, 313 and 314. BYS/CH 301 strongly recommended.

402 Kinesiology
(4 hrs.) A study of the structural and functional relationships of the human skeletal, muscular, and neural systems as they relate to movement of the human body.
Prerequisites: BYS 219, 300, 313 and 314. PH 101 or 111 recommended.

403 Advanced Exercise Physiology
(4 hrs.) Human physiology, as differentiated by the effects of environmental variables such as altitude, thermal stress, and terrain on the effects of major physiological systems of the body as well as a more in-depth analysis of resistance training, aerobic, and anaerobic training. Special aids to performance, body composition, aging and integration of multiple systems such as cardiopulmonary systems, the neuromuscular systems, and how each of these variables may affect the performance of human activity.
Prerequisites: BYS 219, 300, 313, 314, 401 and BYS/CH 301 or 361 is highly recommended.

405 Psychopharmacology
(3 hrs.) Introduction to drug classification and action with emphasis on physiological and psychological interactions.
Prerequisite: 9 hrs. BYS or PY. (Same as PY 505).

490 Senior Seminar
(2 hrs.) Student discussions, readings and presentations of topical biological subjects using current scientific literature, monographs, and journals. Capstone course emphasizing refinement of oral and written communication skills and critical thinking. Pass/fail grading. All students are required to take the ETS Major Field Test in Biology, and the results of the test will be factored into the grade for this course.
Prerequisites: BYS 119, 120, 219, 300 and senior standing.

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