BS Marine Biology

BIOL1221 The study of modern biological principles and processes such as organizational diversity, evolution, ecology, and behavior.

BIOL1222 Laboratory associated with BIOL 1221, Biological Diversity.

BIOL1223 Recitation associated with BIOL 1221, Biological Diversity.

BIOL1233 Includes a study of biomolecules; cell structure, function and communication; enzymes and metabolism; respiration and photosynthesis; cell division, heredity, chromosomes and human genetics; gene replication, expression and regulation; and biotechnology.

BIOL1234 Laboratory associated with BIOL 1233, Molecules, Cells abd Genes.

BIOL1235 Recitation: Recitation associated with BIOL 1233, Molecules, Cells & Genes.

BIOL2300 Experimental Design examines the scientific research process; with hands-on exercises in statistical data analysis and the analysis of original research procedure using EXCEL, SAS and SPSS technologies. The analysis of experimental design in original research papers is through the identification of experimental variables, graphical representations, statistical techniques, data interpretation, and research theses.

BIOL3050 This course covers the structure and function of cells as the basic unit of life. Specific topics include; DNA to RNA to protein, nuclear and cycoplasmic regulation of macromolecular synthesis, exchange of materials across cell membranes, control of cell growth, cell communication, stem cells and cancer.

BIOL3051 Lab associated with Biol 3050 Molecular Cell Biology.

BIOL3100 This course includes a study of the laws of heredity and transmission of genetic material. The structure, replication, recombination and expression of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetic material will be studied. Population genetics will also be covered along with how society has been impacted by advancements in the study of genetics.

BIOL3101 Lab associated with BIOL 3100, Genetics.

BIOL3380 A study of the causations, development, and adaptive value of behavioral patterns of animals as individuals and in groups. Topics will include biological rhythms, migration, interactions, communication, reproductive behavior and sociality, Laboratory work will emphasize field investigations.

BIOL3381 Corequisite course for BIOL 3380 Animal Behavior.

BIOL4405 Studies relating the ethical application of advances in sciences to humans, other living organisims, ecosystems, and the planet.

BIOL4950 This course reviews current research and methods in the biological sciences through a series of invited lectures by research scientists. In addition, the course will expose students to research developments and techniques through the discussion and analysis of peer reviewed published research.

CHEM1201 The fundamental laws, theories and principles of chemistry, with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic classification of the elements, solutions, equilibrium, reaction kinetics and the theory and practice of the qualitative chemistry of the common ions.

CHEM1202 Fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, physical, chemical and periodic properties, stoichiometry, energetics, kinetics and equilibria of reactions, and descriptive chemistry of elements, including theory of qualitative analysis of common ions.

CHEM1203 Practical applications of the fundamental laws, theories and principles of chemistry through problem solving and laboratory experiments.

CHEM1204 Laboratory experiments emphasizing representative physical and chemical properties, synthetic and analytical techniques, and including an introduction to the qualitative analysis of the common ions.

CHEM2261 Structure and chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon, with emphasis on electronic theory, mechanisms of reaction and principles of synthesis.

CHEM2262 Structure and chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon, with emphasis on electronic theory, mechanisms of reaction and principles of synthesis.

CHEM2263 A laboratory course taken concurrently with CHEM 2261- Organic Chemistry I, which illustrates important principles of structure and reactivity, synthesis and analysis and structure determination of organic compounds.

CHEM2264 A laboratory course taken simultaneously with CHEM 2262 Organic Chemistry II that illustrates important principles of structure and reactivity, synthesis and analysis and structure determination of organic compounds.

CHEM3281 Chemistry of substances of biological significance, with particular emphasis on proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, sugars, lipids, hormones and vitamins.

ENVR2111 An introduction to physical, chemical and biological oceanography, and the geology of the sea floor, ocean sediments and beaches.

ENVR2112 Experiments illustrating the topics discussed in ENVR 2111 Oceanography.

ENVR6706 Theoretical and practical application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts. Examines the essentials in GIS data structures and spatial analysis.

MBIO2209 Basic study of the marine environment, with emphasis on the ecological aspects of the ocean. Types and characteristics of marine organisms and their interactions with one another as well as with the physical, chemical and geological sectors of the ocean.

MBIO2219 Experiments illustrating the topics discussed in MBIO 2209 Introduction to Marine Biology

MBIO3201 An introduction to the realm of vegetation. The main objectives of this course are (1) to teach the student field and laboratory techniques for research on the biology, taxonomy, and ecology of vegetation; (2) to review the taxonomy and distribution of plants; and (3) to acquire applied knowledge of the ecology and physiology of plants by running field experiments.

MBIO3401 A study of the evolution, reproduction, development, behavior, anatomy, physiology and ecology of marine invertebrate taxa. The laboratory will include dissections, collections, identifications and experimentation on marine invertebrates

MBIO3650 Osmoregulatory, respiratory, and sensory physiology of selected marine invertebrates and vertebrates.

MBIO3651 Experiments illustrating the topics in MBIO 3650 Physiology of Marine Animals. Measurement of water content, amino acid concentration, oxygen uptake and phototaxis of selected marine invertebrates.

MBIO3701 The course discusses the interrelationships of marine organisms within their environments. The course covers measurement of the bioeochemical parameters which define marine exosystems such as substrate, light, salinity, oxygen and nutrients. Emphasis will be given to understanding the properties of seawater as a medium for life, spatial and temporal variation in physical factors, nutrients links, inverted pyramids of standing biomass, marine food webs, intertidal zonation, abundance and products

MBIO3901 A study of the evolution, repoduction, development, behavior, anatomy, physiology and ecology of marine vertebrate taxa. The laboratory will include dissections, collections, identifications and experimentation on marine vertebrates.

PHIL1440 Great advances in biology have brought new and important ethical questions. This course examines the moral aspects of questions about the beginning and ending of life, genetic engineering, and stem cell research. The course is required for biology majors but is open to non-majors as well.

PHYS2201 Applications of PHYS2101 General Physics I. Experiments from mechanics, heat, sound and fluids. Measurement and data analysis.

PHYS2202 Applications of PHYS2102 General Physics II. Experiments from electricity, magnetism, circuits, waves, optics, light, modern physics. Measurement and data analysis.

PHYS2203 The first half of a two-semester calculus based physics course for science and engineering majors. Topics normally covered include: units and dimensions, forces and motion in one and two dimensions, vectors, momentum and center of mass, work, kinetic energy and the work-energy theorem, potential energy and the conservation of energy, rotation and moment of inertia, torque and angular momentum, gravitation, oscillations, elasticity, fluids, heat, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics. Co-requisite: Physics Laboratory I and Calculus I. Lecture: 3 credits, 4 hours.

PHYS2204 The second half of a two-semester, calculus based physics course. Topics normally covered include: waves and sound, geometrical and physical optics, electrical forces and fields, electric potential, current and resistance, circuits, capacitance, magnetic forces and fields, force on a moving charge, magnetic field of a current, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic oscillations and waves, alternating currents, special relativity, quantization and modern physics. Prerequisite: University Physics I Corequisite: Physics Laboratory II Recommended: Calculus II. Lecture 3 credits, 4 hours.

SPCH1107 A class seminar in public speaking as a communicative art. Stress is on personal understanding, projection of self and relationship to listeners. A practical course for all who anticipate speaking before small or large groups.