The structure, function, heredity, evolution, and ecological interactions of living systems with emphasis on those concepts having major implications for humans and society. Specific content may vary by course section subtitle, but all sections repeat core concepts. Only one section may be counted for course credit. Section subtitles offered recently include Marine Mammals and Dinosaurs. Consult the course schedule for current offerings. Biology Majors are not allowed to take these courses.

The structure, function, heredity, evolution, and ecological interactions of living systems with emphasis on those concepts having major implications for humans and society. Specific content may vary by course section subtitle, but all sections repeat core concepts. Only one section may be counted for course credit. Laboratory course. Section subtitles offered recently include Humans & Health and Plants & People. Consult the course schedule for current offerings. Biology Majors are not allowed to take these courses.

The variety of organisms and ecosystems, with special emphasis on the geological and biological history of Arkansas. Field laboratories expose students to the major taxonomic groups of organisms. Laboratory course.

The structure and function of human organ systems, with emphasis on the maintenance and perpetuation of the living state. Laboratory course.

An introduction to principles of ecology as they relate to the human concerns of overpopulation, resource management, pollution, and environmental ethics. Laboratory course.

The structure and function of human organ systems, with emphasis on the maintenance and perpetuation of the living state.

An introduction to the native, agricultural, and medicinal plants of the Old World tropics. Classroom and field work includes identification of tropical plant families, plantation agriculture, and sustainable harvest of medicinal plants. Students are immersed in a primarily agrarian society, explore issues regarding the rights of people once assigned to lower castes, and religious harmony among Kerala’s Hindus, Muslims, and Christians. This course is taught during the summer in Kerala, India. The field studies entail an additional cost to the student. Laboratory course.

A study of the concepts, implications, and evidence of evolution with special emphasis on how the theory of evolution is used in medicine, agriculture, and conservation. Laboratories expose students to experimental methods used in evolutionary studies. Laboratory course.

The variety of organisms and ecosystems of a particular region and how they originated and have changed throughout time. Emphasis on the geological and biological history of the region, as well as the human history and contemporary environmental issues. Field laboratories expose students to the regional geology, ecosystems, and the major taxonomic groups of organisms. This laboratory course is taught away from the college campus. Students cannot also receive credit for BIOL 102 Natural History or BIOL 106 Neotropical Biology.

An introduction to the diversity of animal species and animal behavior in tropical environments. This course examines behavior and biodiversity from an evolutionary, developmental, genetic, and social context. Observation, hands-on research, lecture, and classroom discussion will address how animals in the tropics face various adaptive problems, like finding food, finding mates, caring for offspring, avoiding predators, living in a group, and interacting with humans. Course is taught during the summer semester in Costa Rica. Laboratory course. Cross-listed as PSYC 165. Laboratory course.

The structure and function of cells with emphasis on evolutionary principles, basic biochemistry, and scientific epistemology. Laboratory course. This is a prerequisite for all other biology courses.

Survey of algae, nonvascular, and vascular plants, with emphasis on the origin, structure, development and physiology of flowering vascular plants. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 150.

A survey of the major phyla, classes, and orders of animals, with emphasis on basic body plans and organization, development, phylogenetic relationships, and the structure and function of representative organ systems. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 150.

Fundamental principles of heredity, including both Mendelian and molecular genetics. Emphasis is on those principles with the greatest implications to understanding biological systems in general, and humans in particular. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 150 and sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.

Study of biotic and abiotic interactions among organisms and the evolutionary processes that have shaped life. Major topics include population and community interactions, biomes, forces of genetic change, adaptation, conservation biology, and the geological and biological history of the Earth. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 190, BIOL 250, and BUSI 250 or MATH 215 or PSYC 290 or SOCI 210.

Reviews of current literature and oral presentations by students based on library or original research. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Focuses on the fundamental concepts and mechanisms that regulate important structural and functional properties of the human organ systems. This course is concerned with the normal function of the intact organism with an emphasis placed on musculoskeletal and neuroendocrine function. Laboratory course. Prerequisites: BIOL 150 and CHEM 100 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

Focuses on the fundamental concepts and mechanisms that regulate important structural and functional properties of the human organ systems. This course is concerned with the normal function of the intact organism with an emphasis placed on cardiorespiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductive function. Laboratory course. Prerequisites: BIOL 150, CHEM 100, and BIOL 205 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

An introduction to the biology of bacteria and viruses with a focus on microbes affecting human health. Laboratory course. Prerequisites: BIOL 150 and CHEM 120

Study of the genetic, developmental, physiological, ecological, and evolutionary bases of adaptive behavior of animals, including humans. Particular emphasis is placed on how humans and other animals face various adaptive problems, like finding food, learning about their environment, avoiding predators, finding mates, caring for offspring, and getting along with others. In laboratory and classroom activities, students observe animal behavior in the laboratory and in the field, design experiments, collect data, conduct statistical analyses, write scientific papers, and present their findings. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BUSI 250 or MATH 215 or PSYC 290 or SOCI 210. Cross-listed as PSYC 300.

A survey of the development of a variety of animals with emphasis on the molecular processes involved. The embryology of vertebrates is stressed. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 250

Study of the mechanisms of homeostatic regulation in animals with an emphasis on mammalian and other vertebrate organ systems. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 150, CHEM 110, and at least sophomore standing.

A study of the major areas of cellular and molecular neurobiology. Topics include the biology of excitable cells and membranes, ion channels and receptors, synaptic transmission, synaptic plasticity, neural development and axon guidance, construction and modification of neural circuits, and survival and regeneration of neural cells. Students also read, discuss, and critique primary literature in the field. Laboratory Course. Prerequisite: BIOL 150.

Evolution, origin, and diversity of land plants and current methods of phylogenetic inference. Laboratory focuses on morphological features of vascular plant families and field identification, with emphasis on the flora of Arkansas. Lectures address major themes in the evolution of vascular plants and current methods of phylogenetic inference. Up to two day-long field trips on weekends may be required. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 190

Studies of marine organisms and their environment, with a focus on barrier islands, estuaries, mangroves, seagrass beds, or coral reefs, depending on the destination of the research trip. To observe marine organisms and their environment, students travel to a destination that is determined each year the course is taught. Possible destinations include: the Gulf Coast Research Lab (GCRL) in Ocean Springs, MS, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and Calabash Caye Field Station in Belize. This trip entails an additional cost to the student. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 220

Biology of bacteria and viruses. Laboratory includes culturing, identification, isolation from environment, and experimentation. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 250.

An examination of current models of intracellular processes such as membrane and cytoskeleton structure, compartmentalization, transport, signaling, and the control of cell division. Emphasis on current research and theory. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 250.

Comparative ecology, physiology, and morphology of algae and fungi. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 190.

Focuses on how various physiological mechanisms are altered with exercise. This course builds upon and applies the fundamentals of physiology under various exercise conditions and environmental extremes. The application of exercise as medicine for improving health is addressed. Physiological responses to exercise are emphasized in the laboratory. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 215 or BIOL 320

Study of the essential plant processes with emphasis on mineral nutrition, water relations, photosynthesis, hormones, and the influence of external factors. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 190, BIOL 150, CHEM 110, or consent of instructor

Principles and practices of conservation biology, a multi-disciplinary science including the fields of ecology, genetics, economics, politics, and sociology, which aims to preserve biodiversity through understanding, protecting, and restoring the earth's ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on applied conservation in Arkansas, with guest speakers and trips to learn about its practice and careers in the field. Weekend trips are required, including an extended trip over fall break which will bring a modest additional cost to the student. Laboratory course. Prerequisites: BIOL 365.

An in-depth investigation into the neural systems that detect, encode, process, and store information in animals. Topics include the detection and processing of visual, olfactory, and other types of sensory information; integration and association of information in higher-order neural centers; patterning and output of motor commands; and the roles of developmental plasticity, learning, and neuromodulation in generating behavioral variation. Examples are drawn from diverse model and non-model animals, from sea slugs to humans. Scientific literacy is emphasized and students read, present, and discuss primary neuroscience literature weekly. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 325

Principles of immunology with an emphasis on the role of experimentation in the development of current immunological concepts. The laboratory includes experiments to demonstrate principles and the use of immunological techniques for scientific investigation. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and completion of BIOL 250 and one course in chemistry

An in-depth analysis of the current research literature on the cellular and molecular biology of cancer with a special emphasis on the new therapies being developed and used in the treatment of this disease. The laboratory includes development and implementation of a student-directed, mentored research project. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 355 or CHEM 330

Phylogenetic relationships and anatomical systems of vertebrates with emphasis on cartilaginous fishes and mammals. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 220

The mechanisms of evolution, principles of population genetics, selection and adaptation, and the history of life on Earth. Biological diversity and evolutionary issues for conservation and medicine are also covered. Prerequisite: BIOL 250

Evolutionary processes acting at the molecular level, and the utilization of molecular patterns to reconstruct the evolutionary history of genes, genomes, populations and species. The laboratory focuses on using sequence data to complete an intensive semester-long research project in phylogenetics, protein structure and function modeling or other bioinformatics topics. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 250

Current research and paradigms in molecular genetics with emphasis on eukaryotic gene regulation, chromatin organization and regulation, genomics, proteomics, RNA biology, and genetic engineering. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 250.

Studies of ecological patterns and processes in Arkansas ecosystems followed by comparative studies in non-Arkansas field sites. Comparative field study sites alternate each year between Costa Rica and a US ecosystem such as the American Southwest or the Everglades. These comparative field studies entail an additional cost to the student. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 260 or approval of the instructor

An advanced biology topics course with lab. This course can be repeated for additional credits as long as the section topics are different. Texts, review papers, and original literature may be used to provide extended or integrated coverage of selected areas of biology. Recent section topics include Systems Neuroscience, and Plant Science. Check the online course schedule for information about the topics current scheduled to be taught. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing

Students interested in independent studies in biology should contact the department chair.

The course provides the knowledge of prevention, care, and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries. The student receives athletic training information and the skills necessary to care for the common movement injury. Designed to develop competence in rendering immediate and temporary aid to a victim of accident, sudden illness, or injury. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or BIOL 205

Examines basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on role of nutrition in health and disease.

Students interested in internships in health sciences should contact the department chair.

Students interested in internships in health sciences should contact the department chair.

Reviews of current literature and oral presentations by students based on their internship or original research. Non-credit course. Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion of an approved internship or research project.

Students interested in independent research in health sciences should contact the department chair.