Southeast Missouri State University

Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2007, Chapter Eight: Course Listings

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BS)

(Courses with a BS prefix generally do not count on a Biology major or minor.)

BS 103. (Cross-listed as SW 103). Human Biology. Emphasis on human cell, tissue, and organ system function. Discussions focus on a systems approach to human health and disease. Prerequisite: SW 110. (University Studies course) (3)

BS 105. Environmental Biology. Discussion of biological principles with application to environmental issues. Two lectures and one discussion/recitation. (University Studies course) (3)

BS 107. Investigations in Biology. Biological processes will be used to provide experience in scientific investigation and discussion of implications and limitations. One 2-hour discussion/recitation and one 2-hour lab. (University Studies course) (3)

BS 108. Biology for Living. To acquaint the students with and help them to understand some of the fundamental biological processes and problems which confront living organisms. Two lectures and one discussion/recitation. (University Studies course) (3)

BS 113/013. Anatomy and Physiology I. Aspects of anatomy and physiology related to care of the human body. Particular attention given to cells, tissues, digestive system, skeletal system, muscular system and circulatory system. Recommended for nursing students. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. (3)

BS 114/014. Anatomy and Physiology II. Second course in sequence. Particular attention is given to the nervous system, urinary system, respiratory system, endocrine system and reproductive system. Recommended for nursing students. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisite: BS 113/013. (3)

BS 115. Anatomy and Physiology. An eight week comprehensive anatomy and physiology course emphasizing the digestive, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, respiratory, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Six lectures and 8 hours lab. (5)

BS 118. Introduction to Process Science for Elementary Teachers. This course will provide elementary teacher candidates with a working knowledge of science, acquisition of scientific knowledge, and the processes of scientific investigation. One 2-hour lab. (1)

BS 218. Biological Science: A Process Approach. This course applies scientific thought to structure, function, energetics and ecology of living systems. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisites: PH 218. (University Studies course) (3)

BS 240. (BS 340) Microorganisms and Their Human Hosts. Introduction to the anatomy, physiology, cultivation and control of microorganisms, the human immune system, and interactions between humans and microorganisms. Students may not receive credit for both BS 240 and BI 200. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisite: A course in Physical or Living Systems. (3)

BS 327. Biology of Aging. Introduces basic structure and function of the human body; describes aging processes occurring at various levels of biological organization. Three lectures. (3)

BS 332. Human Physiology. Physiology of the human body. Major emphasis on those body systems which are essential to physical fitness and health care. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisites: BS 105 or BS 107 or BS 108. (3)