Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022

BIO 320 Introduction to Medical Genetics

Study the principles of medical genetics including a review of gene function, patterns of inheritance, mechanisms of common genetic diseases, genetic testing, genetic counseling and risk assessment, and gene therapy.
3

Prerequisites

BIO 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 325 Introduction to Cancer Biology

Study an overview of the causes, prevention, molecular and cellular mechanisms, and treatment of various cancers.
3

Prerequisites

(BIO 105 or BIO 110 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 328 Introduction to Developmental Biology

The study of early embryonic development: exploration of the molecular genetic basis for tissue differentiation. Gene regulation, chromatin, axis and pattern formation, tissue interactions and differentiation, and sex determination.
3

Prerequisites

BIO 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 329 Field Botany

(2 Lecture, 1 Field) Application of botanical techniques in a field setting. Course includes species identification, collection of plant specimens, plant community structure, rare plant management, and field based botanical data collection. Field trip required.
3

Prerequisites

BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Participation Fee Required

BIO 330 Plant Systematics

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) History of plant taxonomy, phylogenetic systematics, family recognition, and identification of local flora using keys. Native plant collection and field trips required.
4

Prerequisites

BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required and Participation Fee Required

BIO 331 General Entomology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Study of the biology of the principal orders of insects by collecting and classifying specimens. Agents and vectors of disease are stressed. Insect collection is required.
4

Prerequisites

BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Participation Fee Required

BIO 333 General Parasitology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Study of the symbiotic relationships of parasitism as exemplified by typical parasites of humans, domesticated and wild animals, stressing life cycles, pathogenesis, systematics and host-parasite relationships.
4

Prerequisites

(BIO 105 or BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 334 Mammalogy

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Study of the functional biology, ecology and behavior of mammals. Laboratory stresses the identification and ecology of Colorado species. Field work required.
4

Prerequisites

BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required and Participation Fee Required

BIO 335 Survey of Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Investigation of the biology of the cold-blooded vertebrates including their evolution, ecology and behavior. Laboratory stresses the identification and biology of Colorado species.
4

Prerequisites

BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Participation Fee Required

BIO 336 Animal Plant Interactions

A survey of terrestrial plant-animal interactions with an emphasis on plant antagonistic and mutualistic interactions.
3

Prerequisites

BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 337 Morphogenesis of Algae and Fungi

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Study of structure, morphogenesis and phylogenetic relationships of organisms grouped with algae, fungi. Comparative study to explore multiple kingdom concepts. Ecological, medical and economic aspects of mycology and phycology explored.
4

Prerequisites

BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required and Participation Fee Required

BIO 338 Marine Biology

Study of marine organisms and their habitats from the intertidal to the deep sea. Emphasis is on the adaptation to environmental factors, ecological relationships and conservation.
3

Prerequisites

(BIO 110 or BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior and Sophomore

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 339 Marine Biology Lab in Belize

An intensive field experience in Belize which introduces participants to tropical marine and the terrestrial environment. Course occurs during spring break.
1

Prerequisites

(BIO 110 or BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

BIO 338

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 341 Human Anatomy

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Study of the organ systems of the human body, their structure and integration. Laboratory includes examination of mammalian organs.
4

Prerequisites

BIO 110 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

BIO 345 Comparative Vertebrate Morphogenesis

(3 lecture 3 laboratory) Study of comparative developmental processes of vertebrates as they relate to the structure of the adult organ systems. Developmental anatomy and adult morphology of sharks through mammals are studied and dissected.
4

Prerequisites

(BIO 110 and BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

BIO 350 Human Physiology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Examine in detail the function of the organ systems of the human body, especially of those involved with the maintenance of normal function.
4

Prerequisites

BIO 210 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

BIO 351 Microbiology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Examine microorganisms and their interactions with living and non-living components of the biosphere. Study the structural and metabolic diversity within Eubacteria and Archaea, some fungi and viruses.
4

Prerequisites

(BIO 110 with a minimum grade of D-) and (CHEM 281 or CHEM 331L or CHEM 331 or CHEM 231 or CHEM 281L with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

BIO 354 General Plant Physiology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Study of physiological factors influencing the chemical and structural composition of plant absorption and utilization of water and minerals; photosynthesis, translocation, respiration, nitrogen metabolism; and growth and development.
4

Prerequisites

(BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-) and (CHEM 281L or CHEM 331L or CHEM 231 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

BIO 360 Ecology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Identify/describe plant and animal communities. Study of ecosystem structure and energy flow. Examine topics such as biogeochemical cycles, soils, population structure, species' interactions and succession. Field trip may be required.
4

Prerequisites

BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required and Participation Fee Required

BIO 362 Principles of Animal Behavior

Study of the behaviors of animals. Topics include: mechanisms that generate behavior, the development of behavior, behavioral adaptations for survival, behavioral adaptations for mating, and the evolution of behavior.
3

Prerequisites

(BIO 111 or ANT 130 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Participation Fee Required

BIO 363 Principles of Animal Behavior Laboratory

Laboratory-based investigation of animal behavior. Class will include hands-on activities and experimentation. Must be taken concurrently with BIO 362.
1

Prerequisites

(ANT 130 or BIO 111 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

BIO 362

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

BIO 365 Advanced Life Science Concepts

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Examination of biological principles of organisms and ecosystems and crosscutting concepts in the sciences. The course is designed for elementary educators and connects content with state and national standards.
3

Prerequisites

SCI 266 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

BIO 381 Principles of Immunology

An introduction to the components and basic mechanisms of the immune system.
3

Prerequisites

BIO 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required