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BIOL 3223-On-Campus Internship (3-0-3)
This is an internship program for selected students who will perform supervised work
related to biology and/or pedagogy in conjunction with biology faculty at Clayton State
University. Students will be assigned a grade for this course based on an evaluation
by the faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1107 with a grade of C or higher, and BIOL 1107L with a grade
of C or higher, BIOL 1108 with a grade of C or higher andBIOL 1108L with a grade of
C or higher and consent of thehead of thedepartment of Natural Sciences.
BIOL 3224 – IntroductoryResearch (3-0-3)
This course is a supervised introductory research experience with Biology faculty at
Clayton State University. Students must articulate clear project goals and objectives.
Students will learn to demonstrate use of scientific literature, and document their
progress using a research notebook. The project will be summarized in a written
research paper and an oral presentation to the department faculty. Students will be
assigned agrade for this coursebased on evaluation by thesupervisor and other CSU
faculty.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1107 with a grade of C or higher, and BIOL 1107L with a grade
of C or higher, BIOL 1108 with a grade of C or higher andBIOL 1108L with a grade of
C or higher and consent of thehead of thedepartment of Natural Sciences.
BIOL 3250 - IntroductoryMicrobiology (3-0-3)
Single celled organisms have always been themost populous form of life. This course
explores the complex lives of these simple organisms. Students will examine
biochemical, genetic and pathological aspects of microbiology. Industrial, ecological,
and cultural aspects of humanmicrobiologywill be addressed.
Prerequisites: BBIOL 1107 with a grade of C or higher, andBIOL 1107L with a grade
of C or higher, BIOL 1108 with a grade of C or higher andBIOL 1108L with a grade of
C or higher,
andCHEM 2412/2412L(can be taken concurrently).
Corequisite(s): BIOL 3250L.
BIOL 3250L - IntroductoryMicrobiology Lab (0-3-1)
Laboratory experiences which address topics including, sterile technique, microscopy,
identification of microorganisms, microbial metabolism, andmicrobial genetics.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 3250.
BIOL 3300 - VertebrateNatural History (3-0-3)
Thebehavior, ecology, and evolution of vertebrateanimals.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1107 with a grade of C or higher , andBIOL 1107L with a grade
of C or higher , BIOL 1108 with a grade of C or higher andBIOL 1108L with a grade of
C or higher.
BIOL 3320 - InvertebrateZoology (3-0-3)
Invertebrate Zoology includes the study of the different phyla of invertebrates;
their anatomy and physiology and evolutionary relationships. Invertebrate
behavior and their interactions within different ecosystems will be examined.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 with a grade of C or higher, and BIOL 1107L with a
grade of C or higher, BIOL 1108 with a grade of C or higher andBIOL 1108Lwith
agrade of C or higher.
BIOL 3340 - Entomology (3-0-3)
This course will cover insect taxonomy, morphology, and physiology with a focus
on those insects most commonly found in our environment. It will also explore
how insect morphology and physiological systems function in producing and
shaping such insect behavior as navigation, reproduction, feeding, oviposition,
defense, learning, and sociality.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1107 with a grade of C or higher, and BIOL 1107L with a
grade of C or higher, BIOL 1108 with a grade of C or higher andBIOL 1108Lwith
agrade of C or higher.
