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Biology (BIOL) BIOL 1114 Introductory Biology (LN)

BIOL 3034 General Ecology Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 or equivalent and (BOT 1404 or BIOL 1604 or equivalent) and (MATH 1513 or MATH 1613 or MATH 1715 or MATH 2144). Description: An overview of the study of organisms interacting with each other and their environment at individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels of organization. Includes human interaction with ecological systems. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 3053 Freshwater: Concepts, Threats and Management (N) Description: Freshwater is a critical, non-substitutable resource. Do we have enough? How are we going to manage it? This course will introduce non-biology majors to the concepts, threats, and policy relevant to freshwaters using information published in the popular science press. Issues directly relevant to Oklahoma, and the U.S. will be discussed. Debates modeled using the legal system of policy formulation will promote critical thought and communication skills in an exciting real- world milieu. ZOOL and PHSL majors may count as elective hours only. Previously offered as ZOOL 3023. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology General Education and other Course Attributes: Natural Sciences BIOL 3104 Invertebrate Zoology Prerequisites: BIOL 1604. Description: Morphology, physiology, reproduction and ecology of major invertebrate groups. Previously offered as ZOOL 3104. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 3113 Human Evolution (N) Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 or equivalent strongly recommended. Description: Overview of how evolution shapes human biology. Topics include evolutionary mechanisms, human genetic variation and health, primate diversity, the fossil record, and the origins, dispersal, and behavior of anatomically modern humans. ZOOL and PHSL majors may count as elective hours only. Previously offered as ZOOL 3113. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology General Education and other Course Attributes: Natural Sciences

Description: Introduction to the integration between structure and function among all levels of biological organization. Application of principles of evolution, genetics, physiology and ecology to understanding the integrated and interdependent nature of living systems through discussions emphasizing the process of science. Current issues and local research and observation and investigation in both lecture and lab. Recommended for non-science and science majors. Course previously offered as BISC 1114. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology General Education and other Course Attributes: Scientific Investigation, Natural Sciences BIOL 1604 Animal Biology Prerequisites: BIOL 1114. Description: Morphology, physiology, ecology, life histories and importance of representatives of major groups to humans. Evolution of systems and mechanisms which have allowed animals to survive and adapt to diverse habitats. Previously offered as ZOOL 1604. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 2890 Honors Experience in Integrative Biology Prerequisites: Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated BIOL course. Description: A supplemental Honors experience in Integrative Biology to partner concurrently with designated BIOL course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s). Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology General Education and other Course Attributes: Honors Credit BIOL 3023 General Genetics Prerequisites: BOT 1404, or BIOL 1604, or equivalent. Description: Inheritance in plants, animals, and microorganisms; molecular and classical aspects. Previously offered as BIOL 3024 and BISC 3024. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology