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• BIO 110: General Biology I

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The concepts general to all living organisms such as cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course is designed for majors in biology and related scientific areas.
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• BIO 111: General Biology II

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on evolutionary history of life, biodiversity, and structure and function of plants and animals, and examines each in the context of global change. This course is the second in a series of core general biology courses designed for biology majors. Prerequisite:    BIO 111 requires a prerequisite of BIO 110.
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• BIO 204: Introductory Microbiology

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The biology of medically important microorganisms, their structure, taxonomy, physiology, control, and host-parasite interactions. May not be taken as a biology major elective. Prerequisite:    BIO 204 requires a prerequisite of BIO 100 or BIO 110.
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• BIO 210: Genetics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Nature of genetic material and its qualitative and quantitative variation: recombination; interaction of gene products; regulation of genetic material; and its role in evolution. Prerequisite:    BIO 210 requires a prerequisite of BIO 110 and a corequisite of MAT 121 or MAT 125.
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• BIO 210L: Genetics Lab

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will be used to explore and expand on some of the concepts that are covered in BIO 210. The lab will give students additional exposure to the concepts, experimental approaches, and techniques of genetics. Students will develop basic genetics laboratory skills as well and further develop their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Prerequisite:    BIO 210L requires a prerequisite or corequisite of BIO 210.
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• BIO 211: Cell Biology

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to cellular and molecular biology with emphasis on cell morphology, biochemistry, and cell physiology. Prerequisite:    BIO 211 requires a prerequisite of BIO 110 and a corequisite of CHE 231.
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• BIO 214: General Microbiology

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The biology of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, and control; the nature and dynamics of disease and disease control; principles of food, industrial, and environmental microbiology. The laboratory will deal with microbiological techniques, isolation and identification of microbes, and water and food analysis. This course is for biology majors. Prerequisite:    BIO 214 requires prerequisite of BIO 110
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• BIO 215: General Botany

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A survey of plant and plant-like organisms from bacteria to and including the angiosperms with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and economic importance. Prerequisite:    BIO 215 requires prerequisite of BIO 110
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• BIO 217: General Zoology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Principles of animal biology. Form and function of vertebrate and invertebrate animal types. Prerequisite:    BIO 217 requires prerequisite of BIO 110
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• BIO 259: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to human structure and function. Skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems are emphasized. Laboratory involves study of human development and gross anatomy of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. May not be taken as a biology major elective. Prerequisite:    BIO 259 requires a prerequisite of BIO 100 or BIO 110.
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