| Biology Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Summer (As of 12/1/2008) |
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See also courses in Biochemistry; Entomology; Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology; Microbiology; Molecular Genetics; Plant Biology. |
| 101 Introductory Biology U 5 | ||
| Basic principles of biology; topics include nature of science, organismal diversity, evolution, ecology, genetics, reproduction, cell structure and function. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 3-hr rec/lab; or 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 3-hr rec/lab. Prereq: Math 075 or 076 or 104 or Mathematics Placement Level R. Not open to students with credit for 113 or H115, or Entomol 101, or PCMB 101. Not intended for the student pursuing an undergraduate major in one of the biological sciences. This course is available for EM credit. GEC bio sci course. E101 may be available for honors embedded experience at the Newark Campus. | ||
| 102 Human Biology U 5 | ||
| Exploration of human biology; topics include structure and physiological function, reproduction and development, genetics and disease, ecology and evolution. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 2-hr film/video presentati| Prereq: 101. Not open to students with credit for 114 or H116. Not intended for the student pursuing an undergraduate major in one of the biological sciences. This course is available for EM credit. GEC bio sci course. | ||
| 103 Living Chemistry U 5 | ||
| Explores the nexus between biology and chemistry to advance understanding of biology studies in Biology 101, and to consider the relationship of biology to current issues. | ||
| Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 2 1-hr rec. Prereq: 101 and concurrent enrollment in Chem 100. GEC bio sci course. Biology 103 is a sequence to Biology 101 and is part of a two-course cluster with Chem 100. | ||
| 113 Biological Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development U 5 | ||
| Exploration of biology and biological principles; evolution and the origin of life, cell structure and function, bioenergetics, and genetics. A broad introduction to biology compromises both Biology 113 and 114. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab, 1-hr rec. Prereq: Chem 101 or 121 or H201. Not open to students with credit for H115. This course and 114 provide a comprehensive two-qtr sequence in general biology. This course is available for EM credit. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course. | ||
| 114 Biological Sciences: Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology U 5 | ||
| Exploration of biology and biological principles; evolution and speciation, diversity in structure, function, behavior, and ecology among prokaryotes and eukaryotes. A broad introduction to biology compromises both Biology 113 and 114. | ||
| Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 113. Not open to students with credit for H116. This course is available for EM credit. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course. | ||
| H115 Honors Biology I U 5 | ||
| Exploration of biology and biological principles; evolution and the origin of life, cell structure and function, bioenergetics, and genetics, with emphasis on current research. A broad introduction to biology comprises both Biology H115 and H116. | ||
| Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab, 1 1-hr rec. Prereq: Chem 121 or H201, and enrollment in an honors program. Not open to students with credit for 113. Intended for the undergraduate student pursuing a major in the life sciences. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course. | ||
| H116 Honors Biology II U 5 | ||
| Exploration of biology and biological principles; evolution and speciation, diversity in structure, function, behavior and ecology among prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with emphasis on current research. A broad introduction to biology comprises both Biology H115 and H116. | ||
| Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 3-hr lab, 1 1-hr rec. Prereq: H115. Not open to students with credit for 114. GEC bio sci course. NS Admis Cond course. | ||
| 293 Individual Studies U 1-10 | ||
| Individual Study projects in selected topics in Biology. | ||
| Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 294 Group Studies U 2-5 | ||
| Group studies of special topics not otherwise offered in Biology. | ||
| Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. | ||
| 401 Integrated Biology I U 5 | ||
| A case studies approach is used to gain a better understanding of biological concepts and principles. This course is designed for biology majors. | ||
| Prereq: Biology 113 and 114 or HS AP Biology; and Chem 123 and Math 150; or permission of instructor. | ||
| 402 Integrated Biology II U 5 | ||
| A case studies approach is used to gain a better understanding of biological concepts and principles. This course is designed for biology majors. | ||
| Prereq: 401; and Chem 123; and Math 150; or permission of instructor. | ||
| 597 Biology of Human Diversity: Race, Gender, and Ethnicity U 5 | ||
| Historical perspectives on contemporary issues in human biology and biocultural problems. | ||
| Au, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr rec. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of biological sciences course work and sr standing. GEC contemporary world and social diversity course. | ||
| 693 Individual Studies U 1-5 | ||
| A program of individual research in the biological sciences appropriate for the student's needs. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 113 or H115, and 114 or H116, and permission of adviser and supervising instructor. Biology majors carrying out research in the College of Biological Sciences should register for 693 in supervising instructor's dept. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. Not more than 5 cr hrs of 693 or H783 may be counted toward an undergrad major in biology. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15 | ||
| An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of College of Biological Sciences academic adviser or biology adviser. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. This course is Progress ("P") graded. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. | ||
| 699 Undergraduate Research in Biology U 1-15 | ||
| Undergraduate research in biology. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of adviser and supervising instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. Biology majors carrying out research in the College of Biological Sciences should register for 699 in supervising instructor's department. Not more than 5 cr hrs of 693, 699 or H783 may be counted toward an undergraduate major in biology. This course is graded S/U. | ||
| 701 Biology College Teaching G 3 | ||
| Students take a scholarly approach to studying theory-based methods to help undergraduates learn biology. Students consider the methods as an instructor, peer reviewer, and student. | ||
| Offered only to graduate students in the College of Biological Sciences. | ||
| H783 Honors Research U 1-5 | ||
| A program of individual research in the biological sciences appropriate for the student's needs and culminating in an honors thesis. | ||
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 113 or H115, and 114 or H116, and permission of adviser and supervising instructor. Biology majors carrying out research in the College of Biological Sciences should register for H783 in supervising instructor's dept. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. Not more than 5 cr hrs of 693 or H783 may be counted toward an undergrad major in biology. This course is graded S/U. | ||