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BREL 221 - Christian Theology (4)
Survey of the historical development and contemporary interpretation of the main teachings of Christian faith. Offered: Every semester.
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BREL 230 - Formation for Christian Ministry (4)
Designed for persons seeking to understand and interpret their call to ministry. Offered: Spring.
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BREL 240 - Church Dynamics (4)
This course introduces students to local church dynamics through social science research on churches, practical tools for church life, and frameworks for church health. This course also provides opportunities for students to learn about their personality and leadership styles and to explore how these styles can inform their ministry and worship in local churches. The course content also applies to Jewish synagogues and other religious congregations. Offered: Fall or Spring.
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BREL 250 - Practice of Ministry Internship (1-4)
Internship in a local church or religious organization. Variable credit (1-4). May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: UCS 102 , UCT 102 , and two BREL courses (200-499). Offered: Every semester.
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BREL 270 - Research or Teaching Assistant in Biblical and Religious Studies (1 or 2)
This course provides a student with the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor in carrying out tasks common to teachers and scholars, while being mentored by a full-time faculty member and gaining insider knowledge of their work and life experience. This course may only be taken at the invitation of a full-time member of the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: As needed.
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BREL 300 - Method and Research (4)
Development of analytical, research, and writing skills in the various disciplines within biblical and religious studies in a small seminar format. Students engage in reading and analysis of both primary and secondary materials and complete a directed research paper. Prereqs: UCS 102 and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall or Spring.
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BREL 301 - Creation & Covenant in the Old Testament (4)
Examination of principal texts on creation and covenant in the Old Testament, with an emphasis on literary composition, extrabiblical parallels, and theological content. Students will investigate the probable meaning of these texts in their earliest settings and their appropriation in later religious communities. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 305 - Studies in the Psalms & Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament (4)
Examination of the literary character and function of the Psalms in Israel, including analysis of the literary masterpiece and spiritual classic known as Job. Also includes review of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and other poetical books. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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BREL 306 - Wisdom in the Bible and Beyond (4)
This course will explore the biblical theme of wisdom across the Bible and put that biblical conception of wisdom in dialogue with multiple cultural and religious perspectives, ancient and modern, that likewise struggle to discover where true wisdom may be found. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 308 - Studies in the Prophets (4)
Exploration of the background and message of Israel’s great preachers, the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament, and the relevance of their insights for today. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 312 - Gods & Monsters: The Religions & Cultures of the Ancient Near East (4)
Introduction to the history, culture, religion, and literature of the ancient Near East. This course will examine important texts from Mesopotamia such as the Gilgamesh Epic, the Babylonian Story of Creation, and the Code of Hammurabi. Special attention will be given to the ways in which this enduring culture influenced the Bible itself. Offered: Fall.
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BREL 316 - Jesus and the Gospels (4)
An examination of the Gospels and their presentation of Jesus the Messiah. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 320 - Life and Letters of Paul (4)
An examination of the ministry, letters, theology, and legacy of the apostle Paul. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 322 - Paul’s Letter to the Romans (4)
This course explores Paul’s letter to the Romans with a focus on key theological themes and issues involved in its interpretation. We will consider how the literary, historical, and theological dimensions of this letter illuminate Paul’s theology and his mission to the gentiles. This course also explores the significance of Romans for the church and its mission today. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 324 - Martyrdom and Apocalypticism (4)
An examination of later writings of the New Testament in light of the church’s precarious position in the late first century and of Greco-Roman culture. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 328 - The Johannine Writings (4)
An examination of the Gospel and Letters of John with attention to John’s distinctive vision of Jesus and the Christian community. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall, and Spring.
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BREL 332 - The Interpretation of the Old Testament within the New Testament (4)
An introduction to issues in the interpretation of the Old Testament within the New Testament. Distinctive uses and applications of Old Testament themes and texts in the New Testament will be considered, and sample texts from various authors and books will provide a foundation for discussion and further research. Emphasis will be given to understanding New Testament authors as biblical interpreters and biblical theologians who are informed by their knowledge and experience of Christ and the practical and theological challenges of the early church. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 336 - Paganism when Christianity Began (4)
An introduction to the study of major pagan religions of the Greco-Roman period, with attention to pagan influences on emerging Christianity. Cross-listed with CLAS 345 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 340 - Archaeology & the Lands of the Bible (4)
An introduction to the history, methods, and results of archaeology as it is practiced in the lands of the Bible. Prereq: UCS 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 342 - Israel: Exploring the Biblical World (4)
Lying at the most important crossroads of the ancient world, the land of Israel has played a role in human history that far exceeds its modest borders. In this course, students will examine the geography and history of the land of Israel and the religions and cultures this land has produced through on-site study at locations including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Beer Sheva, Masada, Jericho, Hazor, Nazareth, Caesarea, the Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea. Particular attention is given to the implications these sites provide for understanding biblical texts. Offered: May Term.
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BREL 344 - Field Methods in Archaeology (4)
Hands-on instruction in field methods of excavation and recording at an archaeological site. Taught in Israel. Co-req: BREL 346 . Offered: Summer.
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BREL 346 - Archaeology of Early Judaism and Christianity (4)
Survey of the history of Israel and the lands of the Bible during the Hellenistic through the Byzantine periods, correlating the evidence from ancient written sources with the archaeology of the region to present a picture of politics, religion, and economics from a historical perspective. Taught in Israel. Co-req: BREL 344 . Offered: Summer.
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BREL 350 - History of Christianity (4)
Survey of the history of Christianity, acquainting students with the institutional and cultural heritage of the Christian church. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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BREL 352 - Global Christianity (4)
This course explores the diverse expressions of Christianity around the world with an emphasis on Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Prereqs: UCT 102 , UCS 102 , and UCBF 101 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 354 - Revival and Reform in American Religious Life (4)
Examines the history of a variety of movements that have sought to revive and reform religious life in the United States and neighboring countries, as well as religiously based movements for social reform. Offered: Fall.
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BREL 356 - Race, Ethnicity, and Religion in America (4)
Examines the role of the construction of race and ethnicity in the religious history of the United States and neighboring countries. Also examines the history of minority religious movements. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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BREL 360 - Sociology of Religion (4)
Analysis of beliefs, practices, and the organized expression of religion and society. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor. Cross-listed with SOCI 333 . Offered: Spring.
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BREL 362 - Religion and Film (4)
Exploration of theological and religious themes, symbols, motifs, and images through the medium of film. In order to support theological and religious inquiry about cinema, students also develop a working knowledge of film analysis. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 364 - Philosophy of Religion (4)
Investigation of philosophical issues in religious thought, including such issues as proofs and disproves of God’s existence, the meaning of religious language, truth-claims in different religions, and related matters. Cross-listed with PHIL 311 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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BREL 365 - Interfaith Understanding: Knowing Our Religious Neighbors (4)
Religious diversity is a feature of contemporary Christian life, thought, and practice. This course offers a community-based learning opportunity for students to know their religious neighbors by engaging in interfaith work in the Birmingham area. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BREL 366 - Women and Religion (4)
Examination of images and roles of women in Christianity and other major world religions. It includes the examination of religious ideology and its role in shaping social life, the many ways in which women exercise authority in religious traditions, the ways in which women have been innovative in those traditions, and the ways in which women have reinterpreted and re-appropriated patriarchal texts and structures. Cross-listed with SOCI 373 . Prereq: UCT 102 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 368 - Religion & the Body: Body Images & Practices across Religious Traditions (4)
Virtually all religions have something to say about the body; its holiness, its repulsiveness, its divinity, its profanity, its promise as a vehicle for salvation, or its peril as a vehicle of degradation. This seminar examines the distinctive, familiar, and unfamiliar ways in which religious traditions understand the body. Utilizing specific case-studies across religious traditions, this course explores the bodily phenomena of ritual, sacrifice, asceticism, dress (and nakedness), sexuality (and asexuality), and dietary practices, among others. Throughout, theoretical and methodological frameworks for understanding the body across religious traditions will be illuminated. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 370 - Religions of Asia (4)
Investigation of religions of South, Southeast, and East Asia, emphasizing their distinctive histories, beliefs, and practices. Offered: Spring.
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BREL 372 - Foundations of Islamic Civilization (4)
This course examines the early development of the global phenomenon of Islam and Islamic civilization. It begins with a description of Near East cultures at the end of Late Antiquity and concludes with the Ottomans. The course treats Islamic civilization as a historical process that was expressed differently in various periods and regions. Students will read portions of chronicles and selections from the Qur’an and hadith. Cross-listed with HIST 333 . Offered: On rotation.
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BREL 376 - Monarchs, Bishops, & Martyrs: The English Reformation (4)
Study of historical and religious factors of the English Reformation. Course is taught in London with visits to historical sites. Cross-listed with HIST 390 and POLS 390 . Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: May Term.
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BREL 378 - Baptists: Their History & Theology (4)
Survey of Baptist history from its beginnings in Europe and in colonial and revolutionary, with emphasis on the origin and development of the Southern Baptist Convention. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: On rotation.
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BREL 380 - Christian Worship: History & Theology (4)
Survey of the history, theology, and contemporary diversity of Christian worship. Examination of key issues in the development and practice of Christian worship through theological and liturgical texts and participant observation. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 384 - Christian Spirituality (4)
Study of the major works on Christian spirituality, with a goal to gaining knowledge of and appreciation for the spiritual tradition in the church. Prereqs: UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 388 - Contemporary Theology (4)
Examination of important theological movements of the modern era with an emphasis on church-related theologians. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 392 - Pastoral Theology (4)
Exploration of the nature of pastoral ministry in the cultural context of the 21st century, focusing on the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of pastoral care. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 402 - Faith Development (4)
The course examines contemporary theories of faith development and sociological research on how families shape people’s faith. Students have opportunities to apply the course content through developing strategies for ministering to specific groups (e.g., children, teens, and young adults), analyzing others’ narratives, and reflecting on their own faith journeys. Prereqs: UCS 102 and UCT 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BREL 404 - Preaching (4)
Examination of the principles of Biblical preaching, with a view of moving from the text to the sermon, including the disciplines of sermon preparation and delivery. Prereqs: UCBF 101 and UCS 102 . Offered: Spring.
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BREL 406 - Singing the Faith (3)
Survey of the history and practice of congregational song, with primary focus on texts and secondary attention to functional use of music. Application of this literature in the design and leadership of worship. Cross-listed with WRLD 3130 . Offered: On rotation.
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BREL 408 - The Arts in Christian Faith, Mission, & Worship (2)
Study of various arts employed in private and public worship practices from biblical times to the present. Examines artistic contributions such as architecture, dance, drama, film, music, literature, and visual arts, and their historical, theological, cultural, and pastoral significance for the church local and global. Cross-listed with WRLD 3210 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 412 - Holistic Missions and Ministry (4)
Introduction to holistic cross-cultural missions and ministry, focusing on the biblical, historical, and theological foundations for practical gospel ministry in cross-cultural contexts of the 21st century. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BREL 414 - Conflict, Change, & Misconduct in Ministry (4)
Most people hope that conflict, decline, and misconduct will never happen in their church or ministry. These things do occur, however, even in ministry contexts where no one would expect them. This class is based on the assumption that everyone in ministry needs to be aware of these challenges, to have procedures for preventing damaging occurrences, and to know how to respond when these things happen. The course content applies to local churches, denominations, parachurch ministries, and missions organizations. Prereqs: UCS 102 and UCT 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BREL 416 - Pastoral Care (4)
Internship in hospital chaplaincy with Brookwood Baptist Health. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 418 - Worship Design (3)
Study of musical, theological, pastoral, philosophical, and technological principles that inform public Christian worship. Application of principles through guided experience in worship planning and leadership. Cross-listed with WRLD 4140 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 420 - Christian Faith & Community Service (4)
Many Christians serve, volunteer, and give in their communities as an expression of their faith. This course provides a service-learning opportunity where students engage in community ministry through a local congregation or non-profit ministry, and it supplements this experience through research on how faith informs volunteering, charitable giving, and helping others. In addition, it equips students with practical tools for ministering in the community in healthy ways. Prereqs: UCS 102 and UCT 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BREL 491 - Independent Study in Religion (1-3)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in religion intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular religion course offerings. Grading is pass/fail. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits, if topics are different. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 492 - Independent Study in Religion (2)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in religion intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular religion course offerings. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 493 - Independent Study in Religion (3)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in religion intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular religion course offerings. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 494 - Independent Study in Religion (4)
Directed reading and/or research on a topic in religion intended to give special training or preparation in subject areas not covered in the regular religion course offerings. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor.
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BREL 496 - Special Topics in Biblical and Religious Studies (4)
Unique, one-time courses offered either by visiting professors or as experimental courses by members of the department. Topics vary. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits, if topics are different.
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BREL 497 - London Study Topics (4)
Special courses designed for and offered at the Daniel House London Study Centre. Topics vary, but course is not repeatable.
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BREL 498 - Senior Seminar (4)
Correlation of the various studies within the biblical studies and Christian and religious studies majors, focusing on a senior assessment paper. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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BREL 499 - Senior Seminar in Ministry Leadership (4)
Study of ministry leadership through supervised experience in a congregation or other faith-based organization. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCS 102 , and UCT 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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HEBR 101 - Elementary Hebrew I (4)
Introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Biblical Hebrew, the language of the Old Testament, enabling students to translate Hebrew prose and simple poetry with the help of a standard Hebrew-English dictionary. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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HEBR 102 - Elementary Hebrew II (4)
Second in a two-semester sequence introducing vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Biblical Hebrew, enabling students to translate Hebrew prose and simple poetry with the help of a standard Hebrew-English dictionary. Prereq: HEBR 101 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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HEBR 201 - Intermediate Hebrew I (4)
Builds on proficiency obtained in HEBR 101 and HEBR 102 , requiring extended readings of prose, poetry, and several books of the Old Testament in Biblical Hebrew, with particular attention to enhancing competency in philology and syntax. Prereq: HEBR 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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HEBR 202 - Intermediate Hebrew II (4)
Second in a two-semester sequence, requiring extended readings of prose, poetry, and several books of the Old Testament in Biblical Hebrew, with particular attention to enhancing competency in philology and syntax. Prereq: HEBR 201 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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Biology Of related interest: IDSC 201 - Scientific Methods (4) .
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BIOL 105 - Principles of Biology (4)
Broad overview of the basic principles of life. Topics include basic biochemistry, cellular structure and processes, Mendelian and population genetics, evolution, ecology, conservation biology, and a survey of biodiversity including bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Taught as lecture/laboratory. Offered: Fall and Spring. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 106 - Principles of Biology II (4)
Study of the principles of life focused on the anatomical and physiological challenges of maintaining homeostasis in humans. Taught as lecture/laboratory. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 107 - Contemporary Biology (4)
Survey of contemporary biology, with emphasis on the interactions of humans with the biological world. Designed for non-biology majors. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 110 - Human Biology (4)
Study of the biological principles of the human body from a human biology anatomical, physiological, and ecosociological perspective. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 111 - Animal Biology (4)
Study of animal life from a cellular to organismal level with emphasis on animal taxonomy and environmental relationships. Designed for non-biology majors. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 112 - Plant Biology (4)
Study of the form, function, and classification of the plant kingdom. Includes laboratory. Offered: As needed.
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BIOL 203 - Foundations of Biology I (4)
Survey of cellular and subcellular biology, metabolism, physiology, genetics and the phylogeny, nomenclature, structure, and function of major animal taxa. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level biology courses. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 204 - Foundations of Biology II (4)
Study of the phylogeny, nomenclature, structure, and function of plants, fungi, and algae in relation to the principles of ecology and natural selection. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level biology courses. Includes laboratory
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BIOL 205 - Biology in Great Britain (4)
Survey of the contributions of the British to major concepts in biology such as DNA structure, natural selection, the experimental method, medicine, and biotechnology. Includes visits to museums of medicine and natural history, Kew Botanical Gardens, the London Zoo, Downe House of Kent, and other places of interest. Suitable for biology majors, minors, and interested non-majors.
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BIOL 217 - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Sciences (4)
Survey of microscopic and gross anatomy of the human body. Includes review of cell structure, tissue structure, and detailed anatomical studies of the human organ systems in a combined lecture and laboratory setting. Human cadaver pro-section will be used to enhance anatomical demonstrations. Designed for students majoring in nursing, pre-pharmacy, sport administration, sports medicine, allied health fields, or psychology. Students majoring in other areas must have special permission of the instructor. This course does not meet any requirements for the major (in biology or environmental science). Prereq: One semester of college level biology.
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BIOL 218 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Sciences (4)
Introductory exploration of the basic physiology of the human body and the principles fundamental to normal and pathological functioning. Designed for students majoring in nursing, pre-pharmacy, sport administration, sports medicine, allied health fields, or psychology. Students majoring in other areas must have special permission of the instructor. Lecture format. This course does not meet any requirements for the major (in biology or environmental science). Prereq: BIOL 217 with a grade of C- or better. Recommended Prereq: One semester of college chemistry.
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BIOL 225 - Microbiology for Allied Health Sciences (4)
Introduction to the study of microorganisms with special emphasis on their relation to human health and welfare. LEC 4, LAB 3. Prereq: One course in biology and one course in chemistry.
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BIOL 300 - Mental Illness: A Biological Perspective (4)
Study of the history of neuroscience, its scope and definition, neuron function, basic brain anatomy, basic neurochemistry, and the biological aspects of the major psychiatric disorders. Prereq: One semester of biology.
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BIOL 301 - Mammalian Anatomy (4)
Anatomical and histological study of the mammalian and human organ systems. Human cadaver dissection will be used to enhance anatomical demonstrations. Strongly recommended for students intending to pursue a biomedical graduate program. Includes laboratory. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 .
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BIOL 302 - Mammalian Physiology (4)
Study of the function of the mammalian and human organ systems. Each week consists of four hours of lecture, laboratory demonstrations, films, slides, and case studies with an emphasis on normal and pathological conditions and critical thinking. Strongly recommended for students intending to pursue a biomedical graduate program. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . May be taken concurrently with BIOL 301 .
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BIOL 306 - Principles of Bioinformatics (4)
Interdisciplinary biological and computational approach to science to gain new insights into complex living systems. Methods developed in this discipline address outstanding questions in medicine, behavior, health, pharmacy, genetics, the environment, and other biologically related areas. Cross-listed with COSC 306 . Prereq for all majors: BIOL 203 , or permission of the instructor. Additional prereq for computer science majors: COSC 110 , with a grade of C or better. Offered: As needed.
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BIOL 311 - Biomedical Techniques (4)
This course is designed for students interested in biomedical sciences and challenges students to investigate current medical practices using technology and advances in health care research. Topics include histology, medical terminology, ethics, forensic medicine, infectious diseases, organ transplants, cell biology and cancer, careers, and biomedical research. Basic tissue types and major organ systems of mammals will be examined using microscopy. Lectures and discussions will focus on the relationship of tissue structure to cell and organ functions and the effects of injury or disease on microscopic structures. Recommended for students seeking professional careers or graduate school. Includes laboratory. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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BIOL 314 - Developmental Biology (4)
Comparative study of the origin and development of vertebrate embryos, emphasizing developmental principles. Includes laboratory. Prereq: BIOL 203 . Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 319 - Island Ecology (4)
International travel course to tropical or subtropical island ecosystems (Belize or Andros Island, Bahamas). Focus on terrestrial and marine ecosystems and the impact of human culture and economy. Offered: May or Summer Term.
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BIOL 320 - Introduction to Neuroscience (4)
This course provides the scientific foundation to understand the human nervous system. The course will relate neuroanatomy, membrane biophysics, synaptic transmissions, and neural systems with human cognitive function in health and disease. No neuroscience background is assumed beyond an introductory course in psychology, biology, or related field. Prereq: BIOL 106 or BIOL 203 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BIOL 324 - Introduction to Toxicology (4)
Introduction to the scope and history of toxicology, providing basic information on home/workplace health and safety. Includes review of OSHA/EPA regulations relevant to the citizens’ rights-to-know with respect to toxicants in their communities and work places. Designed for the nonscientist and especially for business majors. Includes laboratory. Prereq: Any 100-level biology course. Offered through Professional Studies as ECBI 324 .
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BIOL 325 - General Microbiology (4)
Study of the form and function of microbial organisms, especially bacteria, and of their relation to man. Restricted to biology majors. LEC 4, LAB 3. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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BIOL 326 - Environmental Science (4)
A survey of the basic principles of environmental science, utilizing and synthesizing key ideas in disciplines such as ecology, economics, and earth systems science to understand how humans interact with and alter the natural world. Students will explore current environmental issues using assigned readings, seminars, presentations, directed discussion, and debate. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 , or one year of biology with permission of department. Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 327 - Introduction to Marine Biology (4)
Marine biology encompasses the entire realm of biology, with the unifying theme of the ocean providing the underpinning for the discipline. The course includes basic principles from various sub-disciplines including ecology, molecular biology, physiology, and microbiology, as well as applied research in fisheries, conservation biology, aquaculture, resource management, and public policy. The course introduces the marine environment and provides an overview of the organisms found in the oceans, ocean edges, specific habitat types such as kelp beds, rocky intertidal, and coral reefs. The course investigates environmentally-relevant topics such as global warming, fisheries, harmful algal blooms, and pollution. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . Offered: Fall. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 333 - Genetics (4)
An introduction to the science of heredity covering transmission and molecular genetics principles seen throughout the living world and their role in the study of the genome. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 .
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BIOL 334 - Experimental Genetics (4)
Laboratory-based study of current genetic laboratory methodologies, including cytogenetics and karyotypic analysis, transmission analysis, DNA isolation and fragmentation, cloning, chromosome mapping, and fingerprinting. Prereq: BIOL 333 . Offered: As needed.
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BIOL 335 - Biological & Environmental Perspectives in Community Health (4)
Hybrid course that employs both online preparation and regional travel to explore the impacts of biological and environmental perturbations on community health. Biology students will work alongside public health students to address issues of environmental health and justice, and collect data that elucidate the biological and environmental contributions to a community-based and class-defined community health challenge. Prereq: BIOL 203 . Offered: On rotation. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 337 - Infectious Diseases (4)
Detailed study of microbe-host interaction and the linkage of basic microbiology to clinical infectious diseases. Designed to extend and enhance the knowledge of pre-health professionals beyond the material covered in introductory or general microbiology courses. Prereq: BIOL 225 or BIOL 325 .
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BIOL 340 - Amazon Rain Forest (4)
Field investigation of the Peruvian Amazon Rain Forest ecosystem. Emphasis on the complex relationship between tropical plants, vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and natives of the area. Offered: May or Summer Term.
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BIOL 344 - Principles of Immunology (4)
Study of the immune system and host defense strategies against microorganisms and tumors. Recommended for students planning a health-related clinical or research career. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 .
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BIOL 350 - Population Biology (4)
The basic concepts of population biology and population genetics are explored to provide an in-depth understanding of evolutionary and conservation biology. Population biology deals with the biotic and abiotic factors that influence population size and stability. Variation in these factors leads to temporal and spatial differences among populations. Major topics include: genetic diversity and the factors effecting diversity, population viability, population growth, demographic variation/stability and metapopulation theory. Prereqs: BIOL 203 , BIOL 204 , and BIOL 333 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
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BIOL 353 - Special Topics in Neuroscience (4)
Neuroscience is a rapidly expanding field in science, advertising, economics, and clinical practice. The daily advances that are relevant to students’ futures are too novel and in-depth for an introductory or survey course. This course allows faculty and students to explore emerging topics that are not covered in normal course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits, with permission of the department chair. Prereq: BIOL 320 . Offered: Spring.
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BIOL 361 - Hospital Internship (2-4)
Supervised internship in a hospital setting, with exposure to various aspects of hospital operations. Grading is pass/fail.
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BIOL 399 - Special Topics in Biology (4)
Biology is a diverse field at the forefront of technology that contributes to a broad understanding of life on earth. This course allows faculty and students to explore emerging topics that are not covered in normal course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits, with permission of the department chair. Offered: Every semester.
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BIOL 402 - Challenge to Sustainability: Conserving East Africa’s Biodiversity (4)
Exploration of local, national, and international efforts to manage and conserve East Africa’s biodiversity. Topics include the biogeography of East Africa, its people, history, current conservation issues and the role of sustainable development in the conservation of natural resources. Includes a 15-day safari to East African countries with visits and fieldwork at selected game reserves, discovery centers, and national parks. Offered: May or Summer Term.
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BIOL 403 - Invertebrate Field Zoology (4)
Study of the classification, morphology, physiology, and natural history of invertebrate phyla. LEC, LAB. Prereqs: BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 . Offered: Fall.
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BIOL 405 - Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
A study of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell function with an emphasis on how the Central Dogma (DNA –> RNA –> protein) governs the life of the cell. Lectures are supplemented by a student laboratory project. Prereq: BIOL 333 . Offered: Fall. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 406 - Experimental Cell Biology (4)
Introduction to the science and methods of techniques used to study the cell and its functions in a lecture/laboratory-based course. Includes laboratory techniques used in microscopy, cell fractionation, protein purification, enzyme analysis, and DNA manipulation. Prereqs: BIOL 203 , BIOL 204 , and BIOL 405 . Offered: Fall. Includes laboratory.
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BIOL 407 - Advanced Bioinformatics (4)
Advanced topics in bioinformatics including in-depth investigation of algorithms, innovative techniques, alternative paradigms, advanced database interaction, and algorithm implementation. Cross-listed with COSC 407 . Prereqs: BIOL 203 , BIOL 333 , COSC 110 , and COSC 210 ; plus BIOL 306 or COSC 306 . Offered: Spring.
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