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  • BIO 225: Comparative Anatomy

    4.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A course designed to provide the biology major with a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the members of the Phylum Chordata. Through lectures and laboratory dissection, students examine the diverse nature of chordate structure and appreciate the mechanisms of evolution that have produced these features. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week
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  • BIO 227: Microbiology

    4.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A course designed to provide students with an introduction to the biology of micro-organisms, particularly bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and viruses that are agents of human disease. Emphasis is on the biological bases for clinical activities in disinfecting and sanitation, infection control and prevention, and antimicrobial chemotherapies. Host defenses, the immune response, and immunotherapies are also examined. Includes practical experience in bacteriological and immunological lab techniques. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour lab per week
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  • BIO 230: Biological Bases of Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Biological Basis presents an in-depth focus on neuroanatomy, the nervous system, and other biological processes relevant to human thought and behavior. Students will learn the structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems, with a specific focus on how biological systems influence psychological functions and vice versa. Students will become familiar with the terminology and research methods of both biology and psychology, and will be introduced to exciting interdisciplinary neuroscience fields. 3 credits PREREQUISITE: PY 101 WITH A GRADE OF C- OR HIGHER OR PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR. FULFILLS SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL OR NATURAL SCIENCES LAI REQUIREMENT WHEN TAKEN WITH BIO-231.
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  • BIO 231: Basic Human & Neurobiology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A hands-on laboratory course that covers all human body systems (i.e. skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductive) with special emphasis placed on the structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems. This laboratory course, along with the lecture topics covered in BIO 231I provides a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body
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  • BIO 250: Genetics

    4.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An investigation into the maintenance, inheritance, transfer, and expression of genetic information at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels. Includes Mendelian genetics, bacterial genetics, the structure and function of chromosomes and genes, recombination and mutation, the control of gene expression, and population genetics. Provides a brief introduction to genetic engineering and biotechnology. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab per week
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  • BIO 255: General Ecology

    4.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A broad survey of the study of interactions of organisms with each other and their physical environment. This course addresses the dynamics of energy flow and nutrient cycling through ecosystems, as well as ecological processes operating at the individual, population, and community levels of organization. Emphasis is placed on the methods ecologists use to conduct their research. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week
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  • BIO 261: Zoology

    4.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A course designed to provide the biology major with an understanding of the diversity, taxonomy, ecology, and behavior of many phyla of animals, especially emphasizing the invertebrates. Allows the student to survey the diversity of animal forms in the environment and the contributions, both positive and negative, that they make in our everyday lives. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week
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  • BIO 300: Junior Seminar

    2.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An opportunity for junior biology majors to research current trends and topics in their discipline and present a seminar devoted to the topic of their choice. Junior presentations may be on any topic approved in advance by the seminar director
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  • BIO 306: Biochemistry

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    The science of biochemistry covers the arena where molecular and cell biology and chemistry interrelate. This course is an interdisciplinary (same as CHM 306I) one-semester introduction to selected areas of biochemistry. The course will allow an in-depth examination of the structure and function of biological molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Also covered are the metabolic processes of organisms and bioenergetics
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  • BIO 307: Pathophysiology I

    2.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A course examining the underlying processes and effects of disease at the level of cells, tissues, organs, and systems. Cellular mechanisms lay the foundation for examining pathophysiological changes in organs and systems. Three hours of lecture weekly
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