Courses-BIO

Biology Courses

* Laboratory required A limited number of courses in biology not available at Concordia are offered by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA); see BIO-4710 and BIO-4720. Information on specific courses may be obtained from the Department of Natural Sciences and Geography.


BIO-1200: Biology in the World Today* - 3 hours
Basic biological principles and breakthroughs in biology.  Human impact on the environment.  Not intended for science majors. *Laboratory Fee

BIO-2011: General Biology I* - 4 hours
An introductory study of living things with emphasis on cell chemistry, structure, and function of cells, principles of Mendelian genetics, elementary molecular biology, and principles and mechanisms of evolution. Fee: $35 IAI: L1 904L.

BIO-2012: General Biology II* - 4 hours
A continuation of BIO-2011 emphasizing the diversity of living organisms, form and function in plants and animals, and principles of ecology. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2011 with a ‘C’ or better.

BIO-2111: Anatomy and Physiology I* - 4 hours
Basic structure and function of cells, tissues, and organ systems of the body; skeletal, muscle, nervous, and endocrine systems. Fee: $25.

BIO-2112: Anatomy and Physiology II* - 4 hours
A continuation of BIO-2111, including cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems; metabolism, thermoregulation, fluid/electrolyte balance. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2111 with a ‘C’ or better. Fee: $25.

BIO-3210: Microbiology* - 4 hours
Principles of microbiology including the structure, classification, cultivation, and distribution of microorganisms, use of microbes in biotechnology, properties of pathogenic microbes, and host defense. Fee: $35. IAI: L1 903L.

BIO-3220: Cell & Molecular Biology* - 4 hours
Structure and function of cells and their organelles. Nucleic acids; DNA replication, transcription, and translation; regulation of gene expression; recombinant DNA. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2011; CHE-2200 or CHE-2211 with a ‘C’ or better. Fee: $35.

BIO-3310: General Ecology* - 4 hours
Biotic communities with an emphasis on local plants and animals. Succession, ecosystem, biogeochemical cycles, energy in ecological systems. Several field trips. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2012 with a ‘C’ or better or permission of instructor. Cross listed with EAS-3310. Fee: $25.

BIO-3410: Plant Biology* - 3 hours
Growth, structure, function, diversity of plants and interaction with environment. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2012 with a ‘C’ or better. Fee: $25.

BIO-3510: Vertebrate Biology* - 3 hours
Vertebrate diversity, emphasizing aspects of classification, adaptation, natural history, behavior, and distribution. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2012 with a ‘C’ or better.

BIO-3520: Invertebrate Biology* - 4 hours
A study of the structure, function, natural history, and relationships of invertebrate organisms. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2012 with a ‘C’ or better.

BIO-4120: Nutrition for the Young Child - 3 hours
The science of nourishing the body by providing the proper nutrients for growth, development and maintenance of health. Focus on the correlation between good nutrition and optimum well-being throughout life. Special emphasis on the young child. Prerequisite: A college Biology course or equivalent and senior college standing. Not applicable to any biology major, minor, concentration or endorsement. May not be used to meet the General Studies requirement.

BIO-4210: Virology – 3 hours
Principles of virology; structure and classification of bacteriophages, zoonoses, and human viruses; emerging viruses, human pathogens and weapons of mass destruction.  Prerequisite: BIO-3210.

BIO-4225: Genetics* - 4 hours
A study of the principles and mechanisms of inheritance including the molecular organization, replication, transmission, and expression of genetic traits. Completion of Prerequisite: BIO-2011 with a ‘C’ or better.

BIO-4240: Life in the Biosphere – 2-4 hours
This course will take students to a unique location to explore the flora and fauna in multiple ecosystems.  Utilize established research sites to understand past and future biogeochemical processes.  Cross-listed with EAS 4240Pre-requisite: 8 hours of any CHE, BIO, EAS, NSCI.  For EAS credit, EAS 1100 must be completed.

BIO-4325: Bacterical Genetics – 4 hours
Principles of the molecular genetics of bacteria including horizontal gene transfer mechanism, gene expression and genetic modifications.  Prerequisites: BIO-3220 and BIO-4225. *Laboratory fee.

BIO-4330: Animal Physiology* - 3 hours
Function and functional interrelationships of the organs and organ systems in higher animals. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2011; CHE-2200 or CHE-2211 with a ‘C’ or better.

BIO-4510: Biotechnology* - 2 hours
Principles and application of modern molecular biology methods. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-3210 or BIO-3220 with a ‘C’ or better.

BIO-4520: Developmental Biology* - 4 hours
Principles and processes of growth and differentiation giving rise to form and structure in animals. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO-2012 with a ‘C’ or better.

BIO-4710: ACCA - Morton Arboretum Botany - 3-4 hours
A limited number of botany courses are offered by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area. Consult the Natural Science Department for details on specific courses.

BIO-4720: ACCA - Biology - 2 hours
A limited number of biology courses are offered by the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area. Consult the Natural Science Department for details on specific courses. A maximum of four hours in BIO-4720 may be applied to a biology program.

BIO-4900: Seminar in Biology - 2 hours
Readings, discussion, preparation, and presentation of topics in a selected biological area. Subject will be announced and may vary each time offered. A maximum of 4 hours in BIO-4900 may be applied to a biology program. Prerequisite: senior college standing and 12 hours of biology.

BIO-4950: Independent Study in Biology - 1-6 hours BIO-4990: Internship in Biology - 3-4 hours
Supervised involvement in a biology-related work experience. Prerequisite: minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; minimum GPA of 2.75 in 18+ hours of biology; and department approval.