USAO
Degrees 2002-04|
USAO
Degrees 2002-04 |
Biology
USAO's biology curriculum provides the student with both an introduction to and a competency in the study of living organisms and encourages the student to develop the skills of independent and critical thought. It also seeks to provide a flexible program to meet the needs of students wishing to enter any of the numerous careers open to them as biology majors. A student may pursue the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology. A minor in biology is also available.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Total hours required: 78-80.
Biology Courses (43-44 hours):
| Course | Title | Hours Required (31) |
| BIOL 1014 | General Botany | 4 |
| BIOL 1114 | General Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 1222 | Biological & Medical Terminology | 2 |
| BIOL 2204 | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 3014 | Taxonomy of Vascular Plants | 4 |
| BIOL 3334 | General Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 3404 | Principles of Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 3815 | Basic Microbiology | 5 |
| Course | Title | Hours Required (11-12) |
| BIOL 2004 | Oklahoma Plants | 4 |
| BIOL 2254 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 2880 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
| BIOL 2900 | Workshop | 1-4 |
| BIOL 2990 | Tutorial | 1-4 |
| BIOL 3104 | Principles of Evolution | 4 |
| BIOL 3124 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3204 | Vertebrate Embryology | 4 |
| CHEM 3211 | Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 3323 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 3913 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOL 4800 | Biological Projects | 1-4 |
| BIOL 4900 | Workshop | 1-4 |
| BIOL 4990 | Tutorial | 1-4 |
Chemistry Courses (16-17 hours)
Course
Title
Hours Required (12)
CHEM 1111
Chemistry I Lab
1
CHEM 1113
Chemistry I
3
CHEM 1121
Chemistry II Lab
1
CHEM 1123
Chemistry II
3
CHEM 3302
Organic Chemistry I Lab
1
CHEM 3303
Organic Chemistry I
3
| Elective Courses | Title | Hours Required (4-5) |
| CHEM 3312 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 3313 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 3011 | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 3013 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
Physics Courses (10 hours)
Course
Title
Hours Required (10)
PHYS 1301
General Physics I Lab
1
PHYS 1401
General Physics II Lab
1
PHYS 2114
General Physics I
4
PHYS 2124
General Physics II
4
Mathematics Courses (9 hours)
Course
Title
Hours Required (9)
MATH 1513
College Algebra
3
MATH 1613
Trigonometry
3
MATH 2203
Elementary Statistics
3
Colloquium (1 hour)
Course
Title
Hours Required (1)
NSCI 2700
Colloquium in Science
0
(Enrollment required in NSCI 2700 each semester,
except last semester. No credit earned for this course.)
NSCI 2701
Colloquium in Science
1
(Enrollment required in NSCI 2701 during the last semester.)
Exit Requirements:
Minor in Biology
24 hours, including BIOL 1014, BIOL 1114, BIOL 3815,
plus 8 hours of biology to be selected with approval of biology advisor.
COURSE LISTINGS in BIOLOGY
1014 GENERAL BOTANY
Survey of plant kingdom, including algae, fungi, and higher plants with emphasis on structure, life processes, and reproduction of higher plants. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. 4 hours.
1114 GENERAL ZOOLOGY
Major biological principles and concepts illustrated in structure and function of animals; emphasis is on vertebrate self-regulatory mechanisms and adaptive significance. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. 4 hours.
1212 BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Basic biological and medical terms; Greek and Latin origins of commonly used prefixes, roots, and suffixes; and current uses and interpretations of these terms. One 1-hour lecture and exam per week. 2 hours.
2004 OKLAHOMA PLANTS
Study of vascular plants of Oklahoma, including classification and techniques of identification and preservation; special attention to edible, poisonous, and medicinal plants in Oklahoma. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week; field trips required. 4 hours.
2204 COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY
Study of anatomy and evolutionary development of vertebrate organ systems. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. 4 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 1114.
2254 HUMAN ANATOMY
Development and gross morphology of the human body and its systems. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. 4 hours.
2880 SPECIAL TOPICS
Special topics in biology. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).
2900 WORKSHOP
Guided study in biology under faculty supervision. Topics and methods of instruction may vary. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic).
2990 TUTORIAL
Independent study in biology under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).
3014 TAXONOMY OF VASCULAR PLANTS
Classification and identification of flowering plants with emphasis on Oklahoma flora; consideration given to ecological and economic importance of selected plant groups. Two lectures and two 2-hour laboratories per week; field trips required. 4 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 1014 or BIOL 2004.
3104 PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTION
Processes of evolution with emphasis on differentiation, speciation, natural selection within populations, the nature of species, and evolution above the species level. Four lectures per week. 4 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1014 and BIOL 1114.
3124 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Functions of the organ systems of the human body (e.g., circulation, digestion, respiration, excretion, reproduction, nervous, muscular, endocrine) and basic relationships between these systems (e.g., metabolism and homeostasis). Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. 4 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 or BIOL 2254, plus CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1113.
3204 VERTEBRATE EMBRYOLOGY
Development of the vertebrate body from gamete formation through early organ formation; development of frog, chicken, and pig studied in laboratory. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. 4 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 and an anatomy course.
3334 GENERAL GENETICS
Principles of inheritance at the gene, chromosome, and population levels; nature of genetic material and its involvement in determination of structure and function. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. 4 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1014, BIOL 1114, one year of general chemistry (biochemistry is also recommended), MATH 1513 and MATH 2203.
3404 PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY
Relationships of plants, animals, and microorganisms to each other and to their physical environments. Study of succession in different community types. Various sampling techniques discussed and used in laboratory and field work. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week; field trips required. 4 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1014, BIOL 1114, either BIOL 2004 or BIOL 3014, MATH 1513, MATH 2203, and 1 year of general chemistry.
3815 BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
Survey of bacteria, yeasts, molds, viruses, algae, and protozoa; cell structure; pure culture methods; isolation techniques and microbial cultivation; microbial growth; microbial ecology; and microbial genetics. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. 5 hours. Prerequisites: minimum of 8 hours of biology with laboratory, plus 4 hours of chemistry with laboratory (organic chemistry is strongly recommended).
3913 IMMUNOLOGY
Theories of host-agent interaction, humoral response, cellular immune response mechanisms, non-specific host defense mechanisms, B&T cells, and information about antigens and antibodies. 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 3815; CHEM 3323 (Biochemistry), CHEM 3303, or CHEM 3313 (Organic Chemistry I or II); plus CHEM 1111, CHEM 1113, CHEM 1121, and CHEM 1123.
4800 BIOLOGICAL PROJECTS
Research and seminar projects; may be taken unlimited number of times. 1-3 hours (credit to be arranged by instructor). Prerequisites: 8 hours of biology and permission of instructor.
4900 WORKSHOP
Related topics and problems in biology. 1-6 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content). Prerequisites: 8 hours of biology and permission of instructor.
4990 TUTORIAL
Independent study in biology under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content). Prerequisites: 8 hours of biology and permission of instructor.