Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Biology
BIOL 120 A
Title: Principles of Biology
Instructor: Dr. Marilee A. RameshBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: MASS AUD
Units: 1
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120L
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology.Thefirst course in a two-semester introductorysequence for biology majors. (Students intendingto major in biology or biochemistry should enrollin this course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120 B
Title: Principles of Biology
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MASS AUD
Units: 1
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120L
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology.Thefirst course in a two-semester introductorysequence for biology majors. (Students intendingto major in biology or biochemistry should enrollin this course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120 C
Title: Principles of Biology
Instructor: Dr. DorothyBelle PoliBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: MASS AUD
Units: 1
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120L
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology.Thefirst course in a two-semester introductorysequence for biology majors. (Students intendingto major in biology or biochemistry should enrollin this course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120 D
Title: Principles of Biology
Instructor: Dr. Michael J. WiseBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: LIFE 301
Units: 1
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120L
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology.Thefirst course in a two-semester introductorysequence for biology majors. (Students intendingto major in biology or biochemistry should enrollin this course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120L 1
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. CollinsBlock:
Time: T 8:30AM-11:30AM
Room: LIFE 310
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology. Thefirst course in a two-semester introductory sequence for biology majors. (Students intending tomajor in biology or biochemistryshould enroll inthis course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120L 2
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Michael J. WiseBlock:
Time: T 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: LIFE 310
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology. Thefirst course in a two-semester introductory sequence for biology majors. (Students intending tomajor in biology or biochemistryshould enroll inthis course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120L 3
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. DorothyBelle PoliBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: LIFE 310
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology. Thefirst course in a two-semester introductory sequence for biology majors. (Students intending tomajor in biology or biochemistryshould enroll inthis course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120L 4
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Michael J. WiseBlock:
Time: TH 8:30AM-11:30AM
Room: LIFE 310
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology. Thefirst course in a two-semester introductory sequence for biology majors. (Students intending tomajor in biology or biochemistryshould enroll inthis course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120L 5
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Ms. Frances E. BoschBlock:
Time: TH 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: LIFE 310
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology. Thefirst course in a two-semester introductory sequence for biology majors. (Students intending tomajor in biology or biochemistryshould enroll inthis course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120L E1
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. DorothyBelle PoliBlock:
Time: T 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 310
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology. Thefirst course in a two-semester introductory sequence for biology majors. (Students intending tomajor in biology or biochemistryshould enroll inthis course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120L E2
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Katherine P. O'NeillBlock:
Time: W 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 310
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology. Thefirst course in a two-semester introductory sequence for biology majors. (Students intending tomajor in biology or biochemistryshould enroll inthis course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 120L E3
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Leonard D. PyshBlock:
Time: TH 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 310
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 120
Catalog Description: An overview of biological science, focusing on thecentral role of genetics and its connections tothe other major areas of study within biology. Thefirst course in a two-semester introductory sequence for biology majors. (Students intending tomajor in biology or biochemistryshould enroll inthis course the Fall semester of their freshmanyear.) Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 205 A
Title: General Ecology
Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. CollinsBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 125; Co-requisite: BIOL 205L
Catalog Description: A study of the interrelationships betweenorganisms and the environment. Emphasis will focuson the physical and biological factors thatinfluence ecosystem functions and the detrimentaleffects that occur from environment disturbances.Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 205L 1
Title: General Ecology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. CollinsBlock:
Time: T 2:50PM-5:50PM
Room: LIFE 411
Comments: BIOL 125
Catalog Description: A study of the interrelationships betweenorganisms and the environment. Emphasis will focuson the physical and biological factors thatinfluence ecosystem functions and the detrimentaleffects that occur from environment disturbances.Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 210 A
Title: Cell Biology
Instructor: Dr. Jonathan WatkinsonBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 120 & CHEM 112 or Perm, Co-req: BIOL 210L
Catalog Description: A study of the fundamental processes that occurwithin eukaryotic cells, focusing on the stucturesand functions of the organelles, the cell cycle,and cell signaling.
BIOL 210L 1
Title: Cell Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Jonathan WatkinsonBlock:
Time: TH 2:50PM-5:50PM
Room: LIFE 306
Comments: Co-Requisite: BIOL 210
Catalog Description: A study of the fundamental processes that occurwithin eukaryotic cells, focusing on thestructures and functions of the organelles, thecell cycles, and cell signaling.
BIOL 230 A
Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Ms. Lindy ThibodeauxBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MASS AUD
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 101 or 120; Co-requisite: BIOL 230L
Catalog Description: Structure and function of the human body at thecell and organ system levels, covering generalcell structure and function, and theintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervoussystems. (This class has a strictly enforcedregistration restriction with preference given todeclared Health and Human Performance majors; thiscourse is an elective for Biology majors.)Lecture: 3hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 230L 1
Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
Instructor: Ms. Lindy ThibodeauxBlock:
Time: T 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: LIFE 409
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 230
Catalog Description: Structure and function of the human body at thecell and organ system levels, covering generalcell structure and function, and theintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervoussystems. (This class has a strictly enforcedregistration restriction with preference given todeclared Health and Human Performance majors; thiscourse is an elective for Biology majors.)Lecture: 3hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 230L 2
Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
Instructor: Ms. Lindy ThibodeauxBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: LIFE 409
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 230
Catalog Description: Structure and function of the human body at thecell and organ system levels, covering generalcell structure and function, and theintegumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervoussystems. (This class has a strictly enforcedregistration restriction with preference given todeclared Health and Human Performance majors; thiscourse is an elective for Biology majors.)Lecture: 3hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 240 A
Title: Algae and Fungi
Instructor: Dr. J. Brooks CrozierBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: LIFE 307
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 120 & 125 or Perm.; Co-req: BIOL 240L1
Catalog Description: Morphology, physiology, and ecology ofthese organisms will be emphasized including fieldtrips to study them in their natural habitats.Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 240L 1
Title: Algae & Fungi Lab
Instructor: Dr. J. Brooks CrozierBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: LIFE 306
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 240A
Catalog Description: Morphology, physiology, and ecology of theseorganisms will be emphasized including field tripsto study them in their natural habitats. Lecture:3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 275 A
Title: Vertebrate Biology
Instructor: Dr. Steven L. PowersBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 120 and 125 or permission; Co-req BIOL 275
Catalog Description: Identification, morphology, phylogeny,zoogeography, ecological physiology, and behaviorof vertebrates. Lecture 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 275L 1
Title: Vertebrate Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Steven L. PowersBlock:
Time: TH 2:50PM-5:50PM
Room: LIFE 409
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 275
Catalog Description: Identification, morphology, phylogeny,zoogeography, ecological physiology, and behaviorof vertebrates. Lecture 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 305 A
Title: Principles of Physiology
Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. JorgensenBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 210; Co-req. BIOL 305L
Catalog Description: A study of physiological principles in animals. Particular emphasis will be placed on aconsideration of how function at the cellularlevel is integrated through the organ systemlevels in a variety of vertebrate animal types,with mammalsserving as an important example. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 305L E1
Title: Principles of Physiology
Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. JorgensenBlock:
Time: W 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 411
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 305
Catalog Description: A study of physiological principles in animals.Particular emphasis will be placed on aconsideration of how function at the cellularlevel is integrated through the organ systemlevels in a variety of vertebrate animal types,with mammalsserving as an important example. Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 315 A
Title: Genetics
Instructor: Dr. Leonard D. PyshBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Comments: One 200 level BIOL course & CHEM 112 co-req: BIOL 315L
Catalog Description: A study of the principles of Mendelian,population, and molecular genetics.
BIOL 315L 1
Title: Genetics Lab
Instructor: Dr. Marilee A. RameshBlock:
Time: T 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: LIFE 410
Comments: Co-req: BIOL 315
Catalog Description: A study of the principles of Mendelian,population, and molecular genetics.
BIOL 315L 2
Title: Genetics Lab
Instructor: Dr. Marilee A. RameshBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: LIFE 410
Comments: Co-req: BIOL 315 BIOL315L1
Catalog Description: A study of the principles of Mendelian,population, and molecular genetics.
BIOL 350 A
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. JorgensenBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 350 B
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. CollinsBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 350 C
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 355 A
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. DorothyBelle PoliBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 355 B
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. Leonard D. PyshBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 355 C
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. JorgensenBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 355 D
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. J. Brooks CrozierBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 355 E
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. CollinsBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 355 F
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 355 G
Title: Student Research
Instructor: Ms. Lindy ThibodeauxBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental staff.
BIOL 390 A
Title: Advanced Cell Biology
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: LIFE 307
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 210 & CHEM 221 (co-requisite BIOL 390L)
Catalog Description: The genetics, biochemistry and physiology ofeukaryotic and prokaryotic cells at the molecularlevel. Topics include control of gene expression,protein synthesis, signal transduction andmembrane physiology. The laboratory makesextensive use of current techniques in cellularand molecular biology, and places emphasis onstudent-designed experiments. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.;Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 390L 1
Title: Advanced Cell Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock:
Time: TH 2:50PM-5:50PM
Room: LIFE 410
Comments: Co-requisite: BIOL 390
Catalog Description: The genetics, biochemistry and physiology ofeukaryotic and prokaryotic cells at the molecularlevel. Topics include control of gene expression,protein synthesis, signal transduction andmembrane physiology. The laboratory makesextensive use of current techniques in cellularand molecular biology, and places emphasis onstudent-designed experiments. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.;Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 450 A
Title: Internship
Instructor: Dr. Marilee A. RameshBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: One 200-level BIOL course and Permission Jr or Sr standing
Catalog Description: Work experience in a field of professional biology under the guidance of a member of the biology faculty. (May not be counted as one of the required courses for the Biology major.)
BIOL 450 B
Title: Internship
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: One 200-level BIOL course and Permission Jr or Sr standing
Catalog Description: Work experience in a field of professional biology under the guidance of a member of the biology faculty. (May not be counted as one of the required courses for the Biology major.)
BIOL 450 C
Title: Internship
Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. JorgensenBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: One 200-level BIOL course and Permission Jr or Sr standing
Catalog Description: Work experience in a field of professional biology under the guidance of a member of the biology faculty. (May not be counted as one of the required courses for the Biology major.)
BIOL 455 B
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. JorgensenBlock:
Time: M 5:45PM-7:15PM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1/2
Comments: Junior or Senior standing
Catalog Description: A semester-long inquiry into a specialized topic in one of six general areas: Cell Biology, Genetics, Animal Biology, Plant Biology, Evolution, or Ecology. Using the primary literature principally, students will summarize the current knowledge in an area through both oral, poster, and written presentations. Special emphasis will be placed on analysis of the application of specific techniques and methodologies in contemporary biological investigations. Lecture: 11/2 hrs/wk.
BIOL 460 A
Title: Senior Research
Instructor: Dr. Leonard D. PyshBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Sr. standing
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental faculty. (Open to BS majors with permission of the Department; must be followed by Biology 470, Senior Thesis.)
BIOL 460 B
Title: Senior Research
Instructor: Dr. Marilee A. RameshBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Sr. standing
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental faculty. (Open to BS majors with permission of the Department; must be followed by Biology 470, Senior Thesis.)
BIOL 460 C
Title: Senior Research
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Sr. standing
Catalog Description: Problems chosen and carried out under the direction of a member of the departmental faculty. (Open to BS majors with permission of the Department; must be followed by Biology 470, Senior Thesis.)
