Course List

Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Biology

BIOL 105 A

Title: Human Biology

Instructor: Ms. Frances E. Bosch
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A general introduction to biology using the humanorganism as a model. The course will be taughtscross levels of biological organization, frombiological molecules to organ systems and wholeorganism structure and function. Additionaltopics may include human development andconsideration of modern views on human evolution.(1) (May not be taken for major credit by naturalscience majors.)

BIOL 105 B

Title: Human Biology

Instructor: Ms. Frances E. Bosch
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIFE 301
Units: 1

BIOL 120 A

Title: Principles of Biology

Instructor: Dr. Leonard D. Pysh
Block: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: MASS AUD
Units: 1

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 Lassiter
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: MASS AUD
Units: 1

BIOL 120 C

Title: Principles of Biology

Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. Jorgensen
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MASS AUD
Units: 1

BIOL 120L 1

Title: Principles of Biology Lab

Instructor: Dr. Leonard D. Pysh/Mr. Chandler D. Douglas
Block:
Time: T 8:30AM-11:30AM
Room: LIFE 310

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. Leonard D. Pysh/Mr. Chandler D. Douglas
Block:
Time: T 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: LIFE 310

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. Linda L. Taylor
Block:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: LIFE 310

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. DorothyBelle Poli
Block:
Time: TH 8:30AM-11:30AM
Room: LIFE 310

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: Dr. Marilee A. Ramesh
Block:
Time: TH 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: LIFE 310

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. Michael J. Wise
Block:
Time: M 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 310

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. Michael J. Wise
Block:
Time: T 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 310

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. Linda L. Taylor
Block:
Time: W 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 310

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 E4

Title: Principles of Biology Lab

Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. Jorgensen
Block:
Time: TH 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 310

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. Michael J. Wise
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL_125 or ENVI 230.

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. Collins
Block:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: LIFE 306
Comments: Biol 120 and Chem 112 or permission.

BIOL 205L 2

Title: General Ecology Lab

Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. Collins
Block:
Time: TH 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: LIFE 306
Comments: Biol 120 and Chem 112 or permission.

BIOL 230 A

Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Instructor: Ms. Lindy Thibodeaux
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MASS AUD
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 105 or the equivalent or Biol 120.

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; maynot be used as one of the two upper-level biologyelectives for the B.S. degree or the oneupper-level biology elective for the B.A. degree.)Lecture: 3hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.

BIOL 230L 1

Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab

Instructor: Ms. Lindy Thibodeaux
Block:
Time: TH 2:50PM-5:50PM
Room: LIFE 409

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 Thibodeaux
Block:
Time: TH 8:30AM-11:30AM
Room: LIFE 409

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 3

Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab

Instructor: Ms. Frances E. Bosch
Block:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: LIFE 409

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 235 A

Title: General Microbiology

Instructor: Dr. J. Brooks Crozier
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 410
Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 120 and 125 or permission.

Catalog Description: The morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and economic importance of representativemicroorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria.Humanhealth issues such as sexually transmitteddiseases and food safety, and plant health issueswill be covered. Mic robiological aspects of waterand soil will also be examined. Emphasis in thelaboratory will be placed on proper application ofmicrobiological techniques. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.;Laboratory 3 hrs/wk.

BIOL 235L 1

Title: Microbiology Lab

Instructor: Dr. J. Brooks Crozier
Block:
Time: T 2:50PM-5:50PM
Room: LIFE 410

Catalog Description: The morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and economicimportance of representative mi croorganisms, withemphasis on bacteria. Human health issues such assexually transmitted diseases and food safety, andplant health issues will be covered.Microbiological aspects of water and soil willalso be examined. Emphasis in the laboratory willbe placed on proper application of microbiologicaltechniques. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory3hrs/wk.

BIOL 275 A

Title: Vertebrate Biology

Instructor: Dr. Steven L. Powers
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Comments: Biol 120 and 125 or permission.

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. Powers
Block:
Time: T 8:30AM-11:30AM
Room: LIFE 409

Catalog Description: Identification, morphology, phylogeny,zoogeography, ecological physiology, and behaviorof vertebrates. Lecture 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.

BIOL 275L 2

Title: Vertebrate Biology Lab

Instructor: Dr. Steven L. Powers
Block:
Time: T 1:10PM-4:10PM
Room: LIFE 409

Catalog Description: Identification, morphology, phylogeny,zoogeography, ecological physiology, and behaviorof vertebrates. Lecture 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.

BIOL 315 A

Title: Genetics

Instructor: Dr. Marilee A. Ramesh
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Comments: One 200-level Biology course & Chem 112.

Catalog Description: A study of the principles of Mendelian,population, and molecular genetics.

BIOL 315L E1

Title: Genetics Lab

Instructor: Dr. Leonard D. Pysh
Block:
Time: TH 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 410

Catalog Description: A study of the principles of Mendelian,population, and molecular genetics.

BIOL 346 A

Title: Sp Top: Community Ecology

Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. Collins
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: LIFE 307
Units: 1
Comments: Department permission.

Catalog Description: A study of a special topic in biology notregularly offered. This course has a requiredlaboratory component.

BIOL 346L 1

Title: Sp Top: Community Ecology Lab

Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. Collins
Block:
Time: T 2:50PM-5:50PM
Room: LIFE 306

Catalog Description: A study of a special topic in biology notregularly offered. This course has a requiredlaboratory component.

BIOL 350 A

Title: Student Research

Instructor: Dr. J. Brooks Crozier
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Open to majors & Minors with permission of the Dept.