BIOL 3000 General Botany (3-3-4)
Introduction to plant function and development, evolution, diversity, ecology, and economic importance. Normally offered Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 with a C or better.

BIOL 3020 Plant Systematics (2-4-4)
A study of the history and principles of vascular plant taxonomy, including plant evolution, ecology, and economic importance. Lab emphasizes identification and appreciation of local flora. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 with a C or better.

BIOL 3040 Horticulture (3-2-4)
A study of the practical aspects of plant cultivation using fundamental biological knowledge of plant structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOL 1102 and permission of instructor or BIOL 1108 with a C or better.

BIOL 3100 Zoology (3-2-4)
An introduction to the morphology, physiology and life histories of representative animals with emphasis on taxonomy and systematics. Normally offered Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 with a C or better.

BIOL 3110 Introductory Microbiology (3-2-4)
A study of the principles of microbiology, including morphology, classification, reproduction, molecular biology, immunology, and relation of microorganisms to human welfare. Most of the laboratories will deal with techniques related to medical and food microbiology. Normally offered Fall and Summer. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 1108 or 2112 and MATH 1101.

BIOL 3120 Man and the Environment (3-0-3)
A treatment of such contemporary problems as air and water pollution, biocides, urban planning, population control and the energy crisis. Prerequisite: BIOL 1102 or 1108 with a C or better.

BIOL 3130 Biology and Society (3-0-3)
An examination and discussion, through use of various books, novels, and videos, of recent advances in biology and their implications for society. Ethical issues will be stressed. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a C or better, or BIOL 1102 with a C or better and permission of instructor.

BIOL 3200 Genetics (3-2-4)
A study of the principles of genetics and how they apply to various aspects of biology. Course content divided evenly between classical and molecular genetics. Normally offered Spring. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a C or better and CHEM 1212.

BIOL 3210 Human Genetics (3-0-3)
An examination of human genetic principles with emphasis on unifying modern, molecular findings with the classical patterns of inheritance. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a C or better, or BIOL 1102 with a C or better and permission of instructor; CHEM 1151 or 1211.

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