Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedFall Term 2013FA - Biology
BIOL 120 A
Title: Principles of Biology
Instructor: Dr. DorothyBelle PoliBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
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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: StaffBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
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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 C
Title: Principles of Biology
Instructor: StaffBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
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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 120L 1
Title: Principles of Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock:
Time: T 8:30AM-11:30AM
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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
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Time: T 1:10PM-4:10PM
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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
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Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
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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
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Time: TH 8:30AM-11:30AM
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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
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Time: TH 1:10PM-4:10PM
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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
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Time: T 6:00PM-9:00PM
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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
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Time: W 6:00PM-9:00PM
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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
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Time: TH 6:00PM-9:00PM
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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: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
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Units: 1
Comments: BIOL_125 ENVI 230 or ENVI-265.
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: TH 2:50PM-5:50PM
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Comments: Take Biol-125 Envi-230 or ENVI-265
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 230 A
Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Ms. Lindy ThibodeauxBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
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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 ThibodeauxBlock:
Time: T 1:10PM-4:10PM
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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
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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. BoschBlock:
Time: T 8:30AM-11:30AM
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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 CrozierBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
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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 CrozierBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
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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 235L E1
Title: Microbiology Lab
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Time: W 6:00PM-9:00PM
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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 245 A
Title: Workshop in Diversity
Instructor: Dr. J. Brooks CrozierBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
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Units: 1
Comments: Biology 120 and Biology 125.
Catalog Description: Study of a special topic in biology not regularlyoffered. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 245 B
Title: Topics in Ecology
Instructor: StaffBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
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Units: 1
Comments: Biology 120 and Biology 125.
Catalog Description: Study of a special topic in biology not regularlyoffered. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 280 A
Title: Animal Biology
Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. JorgensenBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
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Units: 1
Comments: Biol 120 and Biol 125 or permission.
Catalog Description: A study of the kingdom Animalia, focusing onphylogeny, taxonomy and structure/function ofrepresentative animal types.
BIOL 280L 1
Title: Animal Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Darwin D. JorgensenBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
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Catalog Description: A study of the kingdom Animalia, focusing onphylogeny, taxonomy and structure/function ofrepresentative animal types.
BIOL 315 A
Title: Genetics
Instructor: Dr. Marilee A. RameshBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
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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 1
Title: Genetics Lab
Instructor: Dr. Marilee A. RameshBlock:
Time: TH 2:50PM-5:50PM
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Catalog Description: A study of the principles of Mendelian,population, and molecular genetics.
BIOL 340 A
Title: Animal Behavior
Instructor: Dr. Rachel J. CollinsBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
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Units: 1
Comments: # TAKE BIOL-125 #1 course from subject BIOL; Level 200
Catalog Description: An exploration of fundamental principles andprocesses of animal behavior related to survival,feeding, signaling and communication, groupformation, mate choice, kinship, and cooperation. We will take evolutionary and ecologicalapproaches to understand the proximate andultimate mechanisms controlling behavior innonhuman animals and wil explore how behaviorresearch is conducted.
BIOL 420 A
Title: Developmental Biology
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
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Units: 1
Comments: BIOL 210.
Catalog Description: An examination of embryonic development at themolecular and cellular levels. Topics will includegenetic control of de velopmental processes,cell-cell signaling, and the molecular basis ofdifferentiation and pattern formation. Examplesfrom vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systemswill be used. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.
BIOL 420L 1
Title: Developmental Biology Lab
Instructor: Dr. Christopher LassiterBlock:
Time: T 1:10PM-4:10PM
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Catalog Description: An examination of embryonic development at themolecular and cellular levels. Topics will includegenetic control of de velopmental processes,cell-cell signaling, and the molecular basis ofifferentiation and pattern formation. Examples fromvertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems willbe used. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
BIOL 455 E
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. DorothyBelle PoliBlock:
Time: M 6:00PM-7:30PM
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Units: 1/2
Comments: Junior or senior standing, 16 or more units.
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.
