BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessors: R. E. Ballard, N. D. Camper, L. A. Dyck, S. A. Gauthreaux, Jr., T. M. McInnis, Jr., Chair; G. P. Noblet, E. B. Pivorun, E. E. Ruppert, J. E. Schindler, A. P. Wheeler, R. A. Wing, J. B. Wourms; Associate Professors: J. M. Colacino, R. R. Montanucci, B. J. Speziale, T. P. Spira, L. A. Temesvari, D. W. Tonkyn
BIOSC 101 Frontiers in Biology I 1(1,0) Introduces Biological Sciences majors to recent advances in molecular and cellular biology. Areas covered include genetic engineering, genetics, cell biology and development. Coreq: BIOL 103 or 110 or permission of course coordinator. BIOSC 102 Frontiers in Biology II 1(1,0) Introduces Biological Sciences majors to recent advances in organismal and evolutionary biology. Topics include ecology, evolution, behavior, and organismal biology. Preq: BIOL 103 or 110 or consent of course coordinator. BIOSC 200 Biology in the News 3(3,0) For non-science majors. Students examine current topics of biology appearing in newspapers and other current media. Uses a problem-based learning approach, with students working as teams and individually on areas of interest identified by the class. Preq: ENGL 102 and General Education Science Requirements. BIOSC 205 Plant Form and Function 3(3,0) Introductory course for students majoring in plant sciences. Integrates lecture and laboratory and emphasizes fundamental structures and functions of higher plants. Preq: BIOL 103 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 206 Plant Form and Function Laboratory 1(0,3) Laboratory for BIOSC 205. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 205 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4(3,3) Basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems; sensory organs. Physiology is stressed. Structured primarily for nursing and other health related curricula. Preq: BIOL 103 or 110; CH 101 and 102 or 105 and 106. BIOSC 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4(3,3) Continuation of BIOSC 222 covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance. Physiology is stressed. Preq: BIOSC 222 or permission of instructor. BIOSC 302, H302 Invertebrate Biology 3(3,0) In-depth survey and comparison of free-living invertebrate animals emphasizing functional anatomy, development, and evolutionary relationships. Preq: Introductory two-semester biology sequence with laboratory. Coreq: BIOSC 306. BIOSC 303, H303 Vertebrate Biology 3(3,0) Comprehensive survey of vertebrate animals including their taxonomy, morphology, evolution, and selected aspects of the natural history and behavior. Preq: Introductory two-semester biology sequence with laboratory. BIOSC 304, H304 Biology of Plants 3(3,0) Survey of the major groups of plants, their biology, diversity, and evolution. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111 or BIOSC 205. BIOSC 305, H305 Biology of Algae and Fungi 3(3,0) Introduction to the biology of the major groups of algae and fungi. Emphasizes how select representatives of the algae and fungi are adapted to their environment through structural, physiological, and life-cycle modifications. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111 or BIOSC 205. BIOSC 306 Invertebrate Biology Laboratory 1(0,3) Survey and comparison of the biology of living invertebrates, examples of which are drawn primarily from the southeastern coast of the United States. Preq: Introductory two-semester biology sequence with laboratory. Coreq: BIOSC 302. BIOSC 307 Vertebrate Biology Laboratory 1(0,3) Comparative and phylogenetic study of the gross morphology of vertebrates. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 303. BIOSC 308 Biology of Plants Practicum 1(0,3) Laboratory exercises that explore the major groups of plants, their biology, diversity, and evolution. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 304. BIOSC 309 Algae/Fungi Practicum 1(0,3) Practice in the manipulation and examination of selected algae and fungi, with emphasis on culture techniques and examination of the structure and adaptations of the algae and fungi to different environments. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 305. BIOSC (W F B) 313 Conservation Biology 3(3,0) See W F B 313. BIOSC 320 Field Botany 4(2,4) Introductory study of the taxonomy, ecology, and evolution of plants in their natural environment with an emphasis on identification and characteristics of representative species and plant communities in the Carolinas. Includes one or two required Saturday field trips. Preq: BIOL 104, 111, or BIOSC 205, or permission of instructor. BIOSC 335 Evolutionary Biology 3(3,0) Introduction to basic concepts and underlying principles of modern evolutionary biology. Topics include a historical overview of evolutionary theories, elementary population genetics, principles of adaptation, speciation, systematics and phylogenetic inference, fossil record, biogeography, molecular evolution, and human evolution. Preq: GEN 302 or equivalent. BIOSC 336, H336 Computers in Life Sciences 3(1,4) Use of computers, video, and communication technologies in the life sciences is explored through demonstration, discussion, and collaborative projects that prepare students to use modern technology in research, learning, communicating, and public presentation of biological principles and phenomena. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111 or permission of instructor. BIOSC 401, H401, 601 Plant Physiology 3(3,0) Relations and processes pertaining to maintenance, growth, and reproduction of plants, including absorption of matter and energy, water relations of the plant, utilization of reserve products and liberation of energy. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111 or BIOSC 205 and CH 102. Coreq: BIOSC 402. BIOSC 402, 602 Plant Physiology Laboratory 1(0,3) Laboratory exercises and experiments designed to indicate the relations and processes which pertain to maintenance, growth and reproduction of plants, including absorption of matter and energy, water relations of the plant, utilization of reserve products, and liberation of energy. Coreq: BIOSC 401. BIOSC 403, H403, 603 Protozoology 3(3,0) Survey of the protozoa with emphasis on organization and function. Representative types of both free-living and parasitic forms are examined for each major taxon. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111. BIOSC 404, H404, 604 Protozoology Laboratory 2(1,2) Laboratory exercises reinforce the material presented in BIOSC 403 and introduce students to techniques used in collection, preservation, and examination of protozoans. Coreq: BIOSC 403. BIOSC 405, H405, 605 Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes 3(3,0) Molecular genetic analyses of eukaryotes in relation to mutations and repair, complex phenotypes, biochemical pathways, short- and long-term regulation of gene expression, and evolution. Preq: GEN 302 or equivalent and one semester of biochemistry, or consent of instructor. BIOSC 406, H406, 606 Introductory Plant Taxonomy 3(3,0) Introduction to the basic principles and concepts of plant systematics with emphasis on the plants of South Carolina. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111 or BIOSC 205. Coreq: BIOSC 407. BIOSC 407, 607 Plant Taxonomy Laboratory 1(0,3) Introduction to basic techniques of plant taxonomy with laboratory and field emphasis on the flora of South Carolina. Coreq: BIOSC 406. BIOSC 408, H408, 608 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology 3(3,0) Phylogeny and diversity of vertebrates and study of their comparative morphology, leading to an understanding of the relationships and functioning of living organisms. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111. Coreq: BIOSC 409. BIOSC 409, H409, 609 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology Laboratory 1(0,3) Comparative anatomy of representative vertebrates; methods used in preparing specimens for study and display. Coreq: BIOSC 408. BIOSC 410, 610 Limnology 3(3,0) Detailed introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological interrelationships that characterize inland water environments. A fundamental approach to the interactions of components of the environment is developed at a theoretical level. Preq: Junior standing in a life science or consent of instructor. BIOSC 411, H411, 611 Limnological Analyses 2(1,2) Examines a broad range of topics covered with both standing and running fresh waters. About one-third of the laboratory exercises address the major physical components of lakes and streams. The remainder provide rationale and methods for quantitative analyses of biota, as well as some integrated analyses of whole ecosystems. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 410 or 443. BIOSC (E N R) 413 Restoration Ecology 3(3,0) See E N R 413. BIOSC (GEN) 416, 616 Recombinant DNA 3(3,0) See GEN 416. BIOSC 417, 617 Marine Biology 3(3,0) Survey of the organisms that live in the sea and their adaptations to the marine environment. Characteristics of marine habitats, organisms, and the ecosystems are emphasized. Preq: BIOL 104, 111, or consent of instructor. BIOSC (GEN, MICRO)
418, 618 Biotechnology I: Nucleic Acids Techniques 4(2,4) Basic training
in the manipulation of genetic information using recombinant DNA technology.
In BIOSC 420, H420, 620 Neurobiology 3(3,0) Broad background in neurobiology. Topics include neuroanatomical structure-function; conduction in the neuron; neurite growth and development; neuromuscular junction; chemistry, physiology, and pharmacology of specific neurotransmitters and receptors; visual process; axoplasmic transport; hypothalamic-pituitary regulation; theories of behavior; theories of learning and memory. Preq: BIOCH 210 or 301 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 425, 625 Introductory Mycology 3(3,0) Introduction to the biology of all the groups of fungi and some related organisms, with considerations of the taxonomy, morphology, development, physiology, and ecology of representative forms. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111 or BIOSC 205. BIOSC 426, 626 Mycology Practicum 2(1,2) Application of the principles of mycological techniques, including isolation, culture, identification, and microscopic study of fungi. Examples from all major groups of fungi are included. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 425. BIOSC 432, H432, 632 Animal Histology 3(3,0) Structural and functional study of the basic tissues of animals and tissue makeup of organs. Emphasis is on light microscopy level with selected tissue studied at the electron microscope level. Preq: BIOSC 303 or consent of instructor. Coreq: BIOSC 433. BIOSC 433, H433, 633 Animal Histology Laboratory 2(1,2) Microscopic examination of basic animal tissue types and the tissue makeup of organs which comprise systems. Coreq: BIOSC 432. BIOSC 435, H435, 635 Principles of Evolution 4(4,0) Introduction to the fundamental principles and major concepts of the evolutionary process in animals, including a consideration of evolutionary theories, adaptive processes in populations, and major evolutionary patterns and to the principles of classification and systematics. Preq: GEN 302 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 440, H440, 640 Developmental Animal Biology 3(3,0) Events and mechanisms responsible for the development of multicellular animals. Gametogenesis, fertilization, embryonic development, cellular differentiation, morphogenesis, larval forms and metamorphosis, asexual reproduction, regeneration, malignancy, and aging are analyzed in terms of fundamental concepts and control processes. Preq: BIOCH 210 or 301 or consent of instructor. Coreq: BIOSC 450. BIOSC 441, H441, 641 Ecology 3(3,0) Study of basic ecological principles underlying the relationships between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments. Includes physiological, population, and community ecology, with applications of each to human ecological concerns. Preq: BIOL 104, 111 or BIOSC 205 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 442, H442, 642 Biogeography 3(3,0) Study of patterns of distribution of plants and animals in space and time. Preq: BIOSC 302 or 303 and 304 or 305 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 443, 643 Aquatic Ecology 3(3,0) Study of basic ecological principles and concepts as they apply to aquatic environments: rivers and streams, lakes and ponds, reservoirs, swamps, marshes, estuaries, and marine systems. Preq: Junior standing in a life science or consent of instructor. BIOSC 445, H445, 645 Ecology Laboratory 2(1,2) Modern and classical approaches to the study of ecological problems discussed in BIOSC 441. Students are introduced to field, laboratory and computer-based analyses of plant and animal populations and communities. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 441. BIOSC 446, H446, 646 Plant Ecology 3(3,0) Ecology of plants in relation to their biotic and abiotic environments. Individual organisms, pop-ulations, and communities are considered with an emphasis on seed plants in terrestrial environments. Preq: BIOL 104, 111 or BIOSC 205 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 447, H447, 647 Plant Ecology Laboratory 2(1,2) Experimental and observational approach to addressing principles discussed in BIOSC 446. Students are introduced to field and laboratory methods involving individual organisms, populations, and communities. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 446 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 450, H450, 650 Developmental Biology Laboratory 2(1,2) Examines a broad range of topics concerned with the development of multi-cellular animals such as gametogenesis, fertilization, embryonic development, cell differentiation, morphogenesis, larval metamorphosis, and regeneration. Laboratory exercises provide the rationale and methods for the descriptive and experimental analysis of development in representative invertebrates and vertebrates. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 440 or equivalent. BIOSC 452, 652 Plant Anatomy and Morphology 3(3,0) Study of the anatomy, reproduction, and phylogenetic relationships of vascular plants. Preq: BIOL 104, 111 or BIOSC 205, or consent of instructor. BIOSC 453, 653 Plant Anatomy and Morphology Laboratory 2(1,2) Laboratory focusing on the anatomy, reproduction, and phylogenetic relationships of vascular plants. Coreq: BIOSC 452. BIOSC 456, H456, 656 Medical and Veterinary Parasitology 3(3,0) Introduction to parasitism in the animal kingdom; emphasizes basic and applied principles related to economically and medically important diseases. Classical and experimental approaches to the study of parasitism are examined in reference to protozoa, helminths, and arthropods. Preq: BIOL 104 or 111. Coreq: BIOSC 457. BIOSC 457, H457, 657 Medical and Veterinary Parasitology Laboratory 2(1,2) Laboratory to reinforce material presented in BIOSC 456; introduce students to both live and preserved human/animal parasites. Students are also introduced to techniques used in collection, preservation, and examination of animal parasites. Coreq: BIOSC 456. BIOSC 458, H458, 658 Cell Physiology 3(3,0) Study of the chemical and physical principles of cell function emphasizing bioenergetics and membrane phenomena. Preq: BIOCH 210 or 301 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 459, H459, 659 Systems Physiology 3(3,0) Physiological systems of vertebrates and their homeostatic controls. Function of the major physiological systems is described in terms of anatomical structure and chemical and physical principles. Preq: One year each of biology, chemistry, and physics or consent of instructor. BIOSC 460, 660 Systems Physiology Laboratory 2(1,2) Modern and classical experimental methods are used to demonstrate fundamental physiological principles discussed in BIOSC 459. Students are introduced to computer-aided data acquisition and computer simulations of physiological function. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 459. BIOSC 461, H461, 661 Cell Biology 3(3,0) In-depth analysis of how and where intracellular and extracellular molecules control general and specific cellular functions such as gene expression, secretion, motility, signaling, cell-cycle control and differentiation. Taught and graded at a level where students are expected to infer from and integrate cellular events. Preq: BIOCH 301 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 462, 662 Cell Biology Laboratory 2(1,2) Accompanies BIOSC 461; focuses on molecular and microscopic analysis of eukaryotic cells. Coreq: BIOSC 461. BIOSC 464, 664 Mammalogy 3(2,3) Origin, evolution, distribution, structure, and function of mammals, with laboratory emphasis on the mammals of South Carolina. Field collection required. Preq: BIOSC 303 or consent of instructor. BIOSC (HORT) 465, 665 Plant Molecular Biology 3(3,0) Study of fundamental plant processes at both the cellular and molecular levels. Topics include genome structure and organization (both nuclear and organellar); regulation of gene expression and its role in cellular and whole-plant processes; transposable genetic elements; applications for biotechnology. Preq: Junior standing or consent of instructor; BIOSC 304 or 305; GEN 302. BIOSC 468, 668 Herpetology 3(2,3) Systematics, life history, distribution, ecology, and current literature of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory study of morphology and identification of world families, and U.S. genera, as well as all southeastern species. Field trips are required. Preq: BIOSC 303 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 470, H470, 670 Animal Behavior 3(3,0) Historical and modern developments in animal behavior emphasizing the evolutionary and ecological determinants of behavior. A synthesis of ethology and comparative psychology. Preq: BIOSC 302 or 303 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 471, 671 Animal Behavior Laboratory 1(0,3) Laboratory exercises that explore the behavior of animals. Emphasis is on behavioral observation and analysis and presentation of findings in a report format. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 470 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 472, 672 Ornithology 4(3,3) Biology of birds: their origin and diversification, adaptations, phylogeny, classification, structure and function, behavior, ecology, and biogeography. Field identification is emphasized, and field trips are required. Preq: BIOSC 303 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 475, H475, 675 Comparative Physiology 3(3,0) Physiological systems of invertebrates and vertebrates with emphasis on environmental adaptation. Physiological principles as they relate to metabolism, thermoregulation, osmoregulation, respiration, and neural and integrative physiology. Preq: One year each of biology, chemistry, and physics or consent of instructor. BIOSC 476, H476, 676 Comparative Physiology Laboratory 2(1,2) Modern classical experimental methods are used to demonstrate fundamental physiological principles discussed in BIOSC 475. Students are introduced to computer-aided data acquisition and manipulation as well as computer simulations of physiological function. Preq or Coreq: BIOSC 475. BIOSC 477, 677 Ichthyology 3(2,3) Systematics, life history, distribution, ecology, and current literature of fish. Laboratory study of morphology and identification of U.S. genera, as well as all southeastern species. Field trips are required. Preq: BIOSC 303 or consent of instructor. BIOSC 480, 680 Vertebrate Endocrinology 3(3,0) Introduction to the basic principles of neuro-endocrine integration and homeostatic maintenance in vertebrates. Comparative morphology and physiology of various endocrine tissues and hormone chemistry and modes of action are considered. Preq: BIOSC 303, organic chemistry, or consent of instructor. BIOSC 486 Natural History 3(3,0) Interdisciplinary examination, through readings and critical discussion, of concepts of nature and biodiversity in relation to human endeavors. Course seeks to achieve a balanced perspective from which to seek compromises between conflicting views of nature. Preq: BIOSC 441, 443, or 446, or equivalent, or consent of instructor. BIOSC 491, H491 Special Problems in Biological Sciences 2-4(0,6-12) Research problems in selected areas of biological sciences to provide an introduction to research planning and techniques. May be taken for a maximum of eight credits. Preq: Junior or Senior standing or consent of instructor. BIOSC 493 Senior Seminar 2(2,0) Analysis and discussion of papers from the primary literature of the biological sciences. Students search the primary literature, present and analyze selected readings. Preq: Senior standing and either ENGL 314 or SPCH 250 or consent of instructor. |