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2016-2017 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  May 15, 2024
 
2016-2017 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    ASLG 122 - Basic Proficiency in American Sign Language

    Credits: 4

    Practice and further development in the language and culture of the American deaf community. This course does not satisfy the foreign language requirement of any college.

    Prerequisites: ASLG 121 or consent of instructor

  
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    ASTR 101 - Introduction to Astronomy

    Credits: 4

    An introduction to the solar system and universe accomplished with interactive lectures, demonstrations, and labratory experience. Designed primarily for the non-science major.

    Note: Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    ASTR 111 - Descriptive Astronomy I

    Credits: 3

    The universe: physical processes and methods of study. Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experience. Designed primarily for the non-science major. Offered as a self-paced, mastery-oriented course at the Columbia campus.

  
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    ASTR 111A - Descriptive Astronomy IA

    Credits: 1

    Selected topics from ASTR 111 studied in greater depth. Laboratory experience required of students who have not completed ASTR 111. Offered as self-paced mastery-oriented course at the Columbia campus.

  
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    ASTR 201 - Introduction to Astronomy II: The Dark Universe

    Credits: 3

    Astronomical topics including stellar death, black holes, dark matter, dark energy and cosmology. Astronomical techniques and application of the scientific method in astronomy.

    Prerequisites: ASTR 101 or SCHC 115 or consent of instructor

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    ASTR 211 - Descriptive Astronomy II

    Credits: 3

    Selected areas from ASTR 111 studied in greater depth. Includes laboratory experience.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: ASTR 111

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: ASTR 111

  
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    ASTR 211A - Descriptive Astronomy IIA

    Credits: 1

    Topics from ASTR 111/211 studied in greater depth. Laboratory experience required of students who have not completed ASTR 111. Offered as self-paced mastery-oriented course at the Columbia campus.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: ASTR 111A

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: ASTR 111A

  
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    ASTR 320 - Introduction to Radio Astronomy

    Credits: 3

    Nature of the sun, planets; galactic and extragalactic sources at radio wavelengths; quasars; techniques, detectors, and telescopes.

    Prerequisites: ASTR 211, MATH 115 or equivalent, and PHYS 202, 207, or 212

  
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    ASTR 340 - Introduction to Relativistic Astrophysics

    Credits: 3

    Final states of stellar evolution; white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes. Cosmology.

    Cross-listed Course: PHYS 340

    Prerequisites: ASTR 211, MATH 115 or equivalent, and PHYS 202, 207, or 212

  
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    ASTR 499 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to and application of the methods of research. A written report on work accomplished is required at the end of each semester.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    ASTR 533 - Advanced Observational Astronomy

    Credits: 1-3

    Development of a combination of observational techniques and facility at reduction of data. A maximum of eight hours per week of observation, data reduction, and consultation. Offered each semester by arrangement with the department.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    ASTR 534 - Advanced Observational Astronomy

    Credits: 1-3

    A continuation of ASTR 533. Up to eight hours per week of observation, data reduction, and consultation.

  
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    ASTR 599 - Topics in Astronomy

    Credits: 1-3

    Readings and research on selected topics in astronomy. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

    Prerequisites: Prereq: consent of instructor

  
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    ATEP 263 - Introduction to Athletic Training

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the historical evolution of athletic training with an emphasis on program development including basic athletic training principles/skills associated with common sports injuries/illnesses.

  
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    ATEP 266 - Care and Prevention of Injuries

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge, skills, and values associated with prevention, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of common injuries/illnesses.

  
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    ATEP 267 - Clinical Foundations in Athletic Training

    Credits: 3

    Basic knowledge and skill in athletic injury prevention, care, and recognition; medical terminology; fulfillment of athletic training clinical proficiencies.

    Note: Effective Fall 2012

  
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    ATEP 275 - Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy

    Credits: 2

    Human anatomy for allied health professions. Focus on anatomy relevant to providing health services; knowledge and skills of orthopedic anatomy relative to muscle, ligament, and tendon; muscle origins, insertions, innervations, and actions pertaining to joint motion.

    Corequisite: ATEP 275L

  
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    ATEP 275L - Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab

    Credits: 1

    Clinical application of human anatomy for allied health care professions using discussion, models, and charts. Anatomy relevant to providing health care to individuals.

    Corequisite: ATEP 275

  
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    ATEP 292 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience I

    Credits: 2

    Supervised clinical experience in an athletic training setting. Integrates cognitive learning in conjunction with psychomotor skill development and assessment. Restricted to athletic training majors. Special permission required by department.

    Prerequisites: Accepted into ATEP

  
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    ATEP 293 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience II

    Credits: 2

    Supervised clinical experience in an athletic training setting. Integrates cognitive learning in conjunction with psychomotor skill development and assessment Restricted to athletic training majors. Special permission required by department.

    Prerequisites: ATEP 348, 348L, 292

  
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    ATEP 300 - First Aid and CPR

    Credits: 2

    Knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of situations when emergency care is critical. Includes American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification. Encompasses skills for adult, child, and infant CPR/AED, breathing emergencies, and first aid procedures for emergency situations.

    Corequisite: ATEP 300L

  
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    ATEP 300L - First Aid and CPR Lab

    Credits: 1

    Skill development to meet guidelines for certification. Skills include AED, adult, child, and infant CPR, breathing emergencies, and first aid.

    Corequisite: ATEP 300

  
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    ATEP 310 - Emergency Medical Response

    Credits: 2

    Knowledge acquisition necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. Appropriate decisions about the care to provide in a medical emergency. Understanding the role of an EMR as a crucial link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system.

    Corequisite: ATEP 310L

  
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    ATEP 310L - Emergency Medical Responder Lab

    Credits: 1

    Clinical applications necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. Appropriate decisions about the care to provide in a medical emergency. Skills an EMR needs to act as a crucial link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system.

    Corequisite: ATEP 310

  
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    ATEP 348 - Evaluation and Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and skills for orthopedic/physical assessment of common injuries to the lower body; study of the lower extremities as they relate to the prevention, recognition, evaluation and assessment, immediate care, and treatment; rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuring and illnesses to athletes and others engaged in physical activity.

    Corequisite: ATEP 348L

    Prerequisites: ATEP 266, ATEP 275 or special permission

  
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    ATEP 348L - Evaluation and Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries Lab

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory setting to ehance knowledge and skills for orthopedic/physical assessment of common injuries to the lower extremities.

    Corequisite: ATEP 348

    Prerequisites: ATEP 266

  
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    ATEP 349 - Evaluation and Assessment of Head, Neck, Spine & Abdoment Injuries

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and skills for orthopedic/physical assessment of common injuries to the cervical spine, head, face, abdomen, and thorax. Study of the cervical spine, head, face, abdomen and thorax as they related to the prevention, recognition, evaluation and assessment; immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses to athletes and others engaged in physical activity.

    Corequisite: ATEP 349L

    Prerequisites: ATEP 292, 348, 348L

  
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    ATEP 349L - Evaluation and Assessment of Head, Neck, Spine & Abdoment Injuries Lab

    Credits: 1

    Skill development for orthopedic/physical assessment of common injuries to the cervical spine, head, face, abdomen, and thorax.

    Corequisite: ATEP 349

    Prerequisites: ATEP 348, ATEP 348L

  
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    ATEP 350 - Evaluation and Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries

    Credits: 3

    Prevention, recognition, orthopedic assessment of common injuries to the upper body; immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses to athletes.

    Corequisite: ATEP 350L

    Prerequisites: ATEP 349, 349L

  
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    ATEP 350L - Evaluation and Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries Lab

    Credits: 1

    Skill development for recognition, assessment, and treatment for injuries to the upper extremity.

    Corequisite: ATEP 350

    Prerequisites: ATEP 349, 349L

  
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    ATEP 365 - Pharmacology and Drug Education in Athletic Trainers

    Credits: 2

    Knowledge, skills, and values associated with athletic trainer’s pharmacological applications in the treatment of injuries/illnesses, including use of alcohol and illicit drugs

    Prerequisites: ATEP 293, 348, 348L

  
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    ATEP 366 - Therapeutic Modalities

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and techniques needed to plan, operate, document, and evaluate therapeutic modalities used in treatment of injuries/illnesses.

    Corequisite: ATEP 366L

    Prerequisites: ATEP 293, 349, 349L

  
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    ATEP 366L - Therapeutic Modalities Lab

    Credits: 1

    Integrates cognitive learning in conjunction with psychomotor skill development and assessment on the application of modalities in laboratory situations.

    Corequisite: ATEP 366

  
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    ATEP 392 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience III

    Credits: 2

    Supervised clinical experience for athletic training students. Integrates cognitive learning in conjunction with psychomotor skill development and assessment.

    Prerequisites: ATEP 293, 349, 349L

  
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    ATEP 393 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV

    Credits: 2

    Supervised clinical experience for athletic training students. Integrates cognitive learning in conjunction with psychomotor skill development and assessment.

    Prerequisites: ATEP 365, 366, 366L, 392

  
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    ATEP 464 - Conditioning Methods in Athletic Performance

    Credits: 3

    Conditioning and training techniques for the prevention and care of injuries.

  
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    ATEP 466 - Therapeutic Exercise

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and techniques needed to plan, operate, document, and evaluate therapeutic exercise programs for the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injured patients.

    Corequisite: ATEP 466L

    Prerequisites: EXSC 223, 224, ATEP 365, 366, 366L, 392

  
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    ATEP 466L - Therapeutic Exercise Lab

    Credits: 1

    Techniques and skills of therapeutic exercise used in the development of rehabilitation programs for various injuries.

    Corequisite: ATEP 466

  
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    ATEP 492 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience V

    Credits: 2

    Supervised clinical experience for athletic training students. Integrates cognitive learning in conjunction with psychomotor skill development and assessment.

    Prerequisites: ATEP 393 466, 466L, 497

  
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    ATEP 493 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience VI

    Credits: 2

    Supervised clinical experience for athletic training students. Integrates cognitive learning in conjunction with psychomotor skill development and assessment

    Prerequisites: ATEP 492, 496

  
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    ATEP 494 - Athletic Training Senior Seminar

    Credits: 3

    Preparation for the BOC examination for athletic trainers; advanced skills and integration of athletic training principles and development of athletic training research; professional research and current literature pertaining to relevant topics in athletic training.

    Prerequisites: ATEP 492

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Athletic Training, BS

  
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    ATEP 496 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training

    Credits: 3

    Management and operation of athletic training programs

    Prerequisites: ATEP 393, 466, 466L, 497

  
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    ATEP 497 - General Medical Concerns for Athletic Trainers

    Credits: 3

    Knowledge and skills to recognize, treat, and refer general medical conditions and disabilities.

    Prerequisites: ATEP 365, 366, 366L, 392

  
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    BADM 301 - Business Careers in the Global Economy

    Credits: 1

    Course outlines job search essentials for business careers in a global economy. Business networking, interviewing, and career planning with an international focus will be covered.

    Prerequisites: Completion of lower division business courses or consent of instructor

  
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    BADM 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-15

    Not to include Business Internship. (See BADM 499) Contract approved by instructor, advisor and undergraduate division head is required.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BADM 401 - Planning and Managing a Career in Business

    Credits: 1

    Course will focus on defining and enhancing life/career goals using leadership assessment, life planning processes, and emotional intelligence discussions, all linked to transition to work.

    Prerequisites: BADM 301

  
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    BADM 499 - Business Internship

    Credits: 3-6

    Supervised work experience of at least nine hours per week as approved by area program director, to include one class meeting a month and individual consultation. Generally three hours of academic credit, but upon special request of supervising professor and approval of appropriate area director, an internship may carry a maximum of six hours credit. Pass-Fail only. Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and undergraduate division head is required.

    Prerequisites: Completion of BADM core curriculum except MGMT 478, plus at least one additional course in the student’s major field of study. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or consent of instructor

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    BIOL 101 - Biological Principles I

    Credits: 3

    Introductory survey of macromolecules, cell structure and function, genetics, and molecular biology.

    Corequisite: BIOL 101L

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 101A - Biological Principles I

    Credits: 3

    Introductory survey of macromolecules, cell structure and function, genetics, and molecular biology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101L Restricted to students who have credit for BIOL 101L but lack the lecture.

    Note: Three lecture hours per week

  
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    BIOL 101L - Biological Principles I Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    (Recommended concurrent with BIOL 101). Experimental examination of basic principles of cell biology, genetics and metabolism.

    Note: Three hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 102 - Biological Principles II

    Credits: 3

    Introductory survey of plant and animal development, physiology, ecology, and evolution.

    Corequisite: BIOL 102L

    Prerequisites: grade of C or better in BIOL 101 BIOL 102L

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Restricted to students who have credit for BIOL 102L but lack the lecture.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 102A - Biological Principles II

    Credits: 3

    Introductory survey of plant and animal development, physiology, ecology, and evolution.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102L; Restricted to students who have credit for BIOL 102L but lack the lecture.

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 102L - Biological Principles II Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Experimental examination of structure and function of plant and animal systems, biodiversity, ecology.

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L; recommended concurrent with BIOL 102.

    Note: Three hours per week.

    BIOL 101, 102, 101L and 102L must be completed prior to enrolling in 300-level or above Biology courses

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 110 - General Biology

    Credits: 4

    Basic biological concepts and issues for non-biology majors. Credit may not be given for both this course and BIOL 120.

    Note: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 110A - General Biology (Audio-Tutorial)

    Credits: 1

    Addendum to BIOL 110

  
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    BIOL 120 - Human Biology

    Credits: 3

    Fundamental principles of human biology. Credit may not be given for both BIOL 110 and BIOL 120.

    Note: Three lecture hours per week. Not for major credit.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 120L - Laboratory in Human Biology

    Credits: 1

    Exercises dealing with basic concepts of human biology. Not for major credit.

    Corequisite: BIOL 120

    Prerequisites: BIOL 120

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 200 - Plant Science

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to plant science for the non-major. This course does not carry major credit, and is not designed as a prerequisite for other biology courses. Plant development, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology will be considered.

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 200L - Plant Science Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and audio-visual supplements to BIOL 200. Not for major credit.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 200

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 200

    Note: Two hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 206 - Genetics and Society

    Credits: 3

    (Designed for non-major students.) Genetic principles, emphasizing human heredity. Relevance of recent advances in genetics.

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 208 - Our Hungry World from Malthus to McDonalds.

    Credits: 3

    Scientific and social issues concerning the interrelationship of culture and agricultural biotic diversity and technology, climate change, resources management, food security, and human health.

    Note: Overlay Course
    Carolina Core: SCI
    Carolina Core: VSR
    (VSR credit only if taken at USC Columbia or Palmetto College Campus Fall 2013 or later.)

  
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    BIOL 220 - Selected Topics in Biology

    Credits: 1-8

    A series of courses each lasting one-third of a semester. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 232 - Anatomy

    Credits: 3

    Functional anatomy of the human body and its relation to disease processes. Not for biology major credit.

  
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    BIOL 232L - Anatomy Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    The principles of anatomy as demonstrated by microscopic studies and animal dissection.

    Corequisite: BIOL 232

    Note: Three hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 240 - Applied Human Physiology

    Credits: 3

    Fundamentals of functional human biology and knowledge of contemporary medical problems. Not for major credit.

  
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    BIOL 242 - Human Physiology

    Credits: 4

    Functional biology of organ systems in the maintenance of the whole organism; homeostatic relationships. Not available for biology major credit.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 232 or permission of instructor

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 243 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    Credits: 3

    Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Not available for biology major credit.

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 243L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    The principles of anatomy and physiology as demonstrated by microscopic studies, animal dissection, and physiological experiments.

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 243

    Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 244 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    Credits: 3

    Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body, including the cardiovascular, endocrine, excretory, reproductive, digestive, and respiratory systems. Not available for biology major credit.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 243

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 244L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    A continuation of BIOL 243L.

    Corequisite: BIOL 244

    Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 250 - Microbiology

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to bacteria and viruses, emphasizing structure, metabolism, and pathogenesis. Discussion of infectious diseases, antigen-antibody relationships, and anti-microbial agents in chemotherapy. Not available for biology major credit

    Corequisite: BIOL 250L

    Prerequisites: college-level biology and chemistry

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 250L - Microbiology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Not available for biology major credit.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 250

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 250

    Note: Three hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 260 - Physiology

    Credits: 3

    Physiology of human systems especially susceptible to disturbance: immunobiology, circulation, excretion, metabolism, endocrinology, and muscle physiology. Not for biology major credit. Intended for pharmacy students.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102

  
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    BIOL 270 - Introduction to Environmental Biology

    Credits: 3

    Basic ecological principles and the impacts of human population growth and technology. Not for major credit.

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 270L - Introduction to Environmental Biology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Demonstrations, data analyses, discussions, and films relating to human ecology, resource use, and environmental impact. Not for major credit

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 270

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 270

    Note: Two hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    BIOL 301 - Ecology and Evolution

    Credits: 3

    Concepts of evolution, populations, and population interactions; communities and ecosystems

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Biological Sciences, BS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BIOL 301L - Ecology and Evolution Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Experiments, exercises, and demonstrations.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 301

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 301

    Note: Three hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 302 - Cell and Molecular Biology

    Credits: 3

    Principles of eukaryotic cell structure, molecular organization, and physiology. Genome organization and expression. Cell growth, division, and cell-cell interactions.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: CHEM 333

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or MSCI 311; Prereq or coreq: CHEM 333

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Biological Sciences, BS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BIOL 302L - Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Experiments, exercises, and demonstrations.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 302

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 302

    Note: Three hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 303 - Fundamental Genetics

    Credits: 3

    Basic principles of transmission and molecular genetics; quantitative inheritance; recombination; biochemical aspects of gene function and regulation; developmental genetics and population genetics.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Biological Sciences, BS

  
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    BIOL 398 - Laboratory Teaching Experience

    Credits: 1

    Participation in preparation and teaching of undergraduate biological sciences laboratories.

    Prerequisites: Department permission

  
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    BIOL 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BIOL 405 - Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

    Credits: 3

    Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the development and functions of the nervous system, such as nervous system patterning, neuronal differentiation/migration, formation of neuronal projections, development of synapses, apoptosis, refinement of neuronal circuits, and how cells and neurons respond to signals from the environment. 

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

  
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    BIOL 415 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    Credits: 4

    Phylogenetic and comparative aspects of anatomy, reproduction, and embryology of the vertebrates

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory period per week.

  
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    BIOL 420 - Survey of the Plant Kingdom

    Credits: 3

    Phylogenetic survey of the major plant divisions; consideration of the structure and development of flowering plants.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

  
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    BIOL 420L - Survey of the Plant Kingdom Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 420

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 420

    Note: Three hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 425 - Plant Form and Function

    Credits: 3

    Basic introduction to plants, including cellular biology, energetics, structure-function relationships, development, nutrition, and diversity.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

  
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    BIOL 425L - Plant Form and Function Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Illustration of principles of introductory botany and plant physiology using experiments, exercises, and demonstrations.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 425

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 425

    Note: Three laboratory hours per week

  
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    BIOL 450 - Principles of Biological Oceanography

    Credits: 3

    Principles and methods of measuring production in the sea. Emphasis on the ocean’s role in the global carbon budget.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 450

    Prerequisites: MSCI 311, BIOL 301, or consent of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours per week. Scheduled field trips are required.

  
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    BIOL 460 - General Physiology

    Credits: 3

    Functional mechanisms of vertebrate organ systems. Three lecture hours per week.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 or MSCI 311

  
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    BIOL 460L - General Physiology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Experiments on vertebrate organ system functions using different animal models

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 460

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 460

    Note: One four-hour laboratory per week.

  
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    BIOL 465 - Domestic Animal Nutrition

    Credits: 3

    Elements of nutrition and animal feeding in veterinary practice.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 498 - Biological Research: An Introduction

    Credits: 4

    Methodologies of biological research with emphasis on hypothesis formation, research design, and data collection, and current issues in biology.

    Prerequisites: one 300-level or higher biological laboratory and consent of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and six laboratory hours per week

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BIOL 499 - Independent Study

    Credits: 2-3

    The following courses were not found in the supplied content but, were listed in program requirements. Please review and provide us, if possible, with the correct information.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BIOL 502 - Environmental Microbiology

    Credits: 3

    An overview of the microbial world including a survey of the distribution, functioning, and diversity of microorganisms in natural systems. Discusses the crucial roles that microorganisms play in ecosystem function, biogeochemical cycles, and environmental quality. Effective Fall 2011

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 503

    Prerequisites: MSCI 102 or BIOL 102, CHEM 112

  
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    BIOL 505 - Developmental Biology

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the descriptive and experimental embryology of animals. Living and preserved specimens will be used to demonstrate the basic processes of embryogenesis.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 302

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 302

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 505L - Developmental Biology Laboratory I

    Credits: 1

    Descriptive and experimental exercises related to embryology.

    Corequisite: BIOL 505

    Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.

  
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    BIOL 506 - Developmental Biology II

    Credits: 3

    Molecular aspects of development from gamete formation through tissue and organ differentiation in plants and animals.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 505

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 506L - Developmental Biology Laboratory II

    Credits: 1

    A series of experimentally oriented laboratory exercises will be performed.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 506

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 506

    Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.

  
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    BIOL 510 - Invertebrate Zoology

    Credits: 4

    Phylogenetic and comparative aspects of anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and embryology of the invertebrates.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 510

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311 Three lecture and one three-hour laboratory period per week.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

 

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