FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
Donald C. Rizzo, Ph.D.
Liberal Arts Building, Room 304
Phone: (313) 927-1332
E-mail: drizzo@marygrove.edu

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Science, Biology Major (B.S.)
Biology Minor
Secondary Teacher Certification

POTENTIAL CAREERS
College Professor, Dentist, Ecologist, Environmentalist, Food Scientist, High School Teacher, Laboratory Technician, Medical Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic, Physical Therapist, Pharmacist, Research Assistant, Sales Representative and Science Journalist.

FACULTY
Jeanne M. Andreoli, Ph.D.; Mary Lynam, Ph.D.; and Donald C. Rizzo, Ph.D.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Department of Biology offers undergraduate programs for students interested in careers in teaching; research; graduate study; medical, dental and nursing schools; scientific illustration; technical writing; industrial technology; pharmaceutical work; the Peace Corps; natural resources; public health; and food and drug technology.

As a student in the biology department, you will take courses in organismal and molecular biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics. You will be prepared professionally and academically, and your course work will be practical, comprehensive and specialized.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in biology is designed to provide you with a broad-based biology curriculum. Requirements include 38-39 credit hours of biology,
16 credit hours of chemistry, four credit hours of mathematics and fulfilling the general education requirements.

You will experience laboratory investigations and observations, field work, individual research projects with a faculty member, and preparation of library and laboratory research papers.

A minor in biology provides you with knowledge and skills to complement your major area of study-usually, but not limited to chemistry or mathematics-while expanding career options such as teaching. The minor in biology consists of 20 credit hours in biology and chemistry.

The Secondary Teacher Certification program provides you with a strong background to teach high school biology. You will take the same required courses for the major, plus courses in human anatomy and physiology (BIO 257), ecology and the environment (BIO 201), the teaching of biology (BIO 347) and all of the courses required by Education in the certification sequence. For students seeking teacher certification who already have attained a degree in biology (major or minor), they may substitute required core courses after consultation with and at the discretion of the faculty advisor for teacher certification.

CAREER INFORMATION
Graduates from the Biology Department have a wide variety of career opportunities available to them. Marygrove’s graduates are working as teachers, research assistants in hospitals and universities, doctors, dentists, college professors and supervisors in industry.

Our graduates have stated that the strong background in biology, library and laboratory research experiences; oral and writing communication skills requirements; and computer literacy training provided them with the tools to become successful leaders in their chosen fields.

SPECIAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM
Academic Performance
Only required courses with a grade no lower than a C can be applied to fulfill the biology major or minor degree.

Standardized National Assessment Exam
All students majoring in Biology must participate in a National Assessment Instrument (i.e., MTTC, GRE, MCAT, ACS) prior to graduation (See F below).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BIOLOGY MAJOR (B.S.)
The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with biology major are a minimum
of 38-39 credit hours in biology and completion of the following components:

A. General Education Requirements
See general education requirements.

B. Required Core Courses
BIO 150 Biology I: From Molecules to Cells
BIO 151 Biology II:Unity and Diversity of Life
BIO 226 General Zoology
BIO 234 General Botany
BIO 312 Junior Seminar: Speaking and Writing in Science
BIO 485 Genetics
BIO 490 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIO 496 Senior Seminar: Laboratory Research

Choose two out of the three following courses:
BIO 321 Microbiology
BIO 355 Parasitology
BIO 360 Biochemistry

C. Related Discipline Requirements
CHM 140 General Chemistry I
CHM 241 Chemical Reactivity
CHM 325 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 326 Organic Chemistry II
MTH 251 Calculus I

D. Electives
Strongly Recommended:
BIO/ENV 201 Ecology and the Environment
BIO 257 Human Anatomy and Physiology
PHY 252 College Physics I
PHY 253 College Physics II

E. Other Experiences
Credit by examination (C.L.E.P.), tutorial study and cooperative work experiences are other features of the program. Permission of the department head is required to select these options. Not more than four credit hours in cooperative work experience may be counted within the 128 credit hours required for a degree.

F. Standardized National Assessment Exam
All students majoring in Biology must participate in a National Assessment Instrument (i.e., MTTC, GRE, MCAT, ACS) prior to graduation.

In addition, all majors must complete a research experience approved by the department. This typically may include a summer undergraduate research experience either with a Marygrove College faculty member (BIO 491) or an off-campus internship or fellowship (BIO 388 or BIO 491).

MINOR IN BIOLOGY
A minor in biology consists of a total of 20 credit hours in biology divided as follows:

A. Core Requirements
BIO 150 Biology I: From Molecules to Cells
BIO 151 Biology II: Unity and Diversity of Life

B. Electives
At least three courses from the following:
BIO 201 Ecology and the Environment
BIO 226 General Zoology
BIO 234 General Botany
BIO 257 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 321 Microbiology
BIO 360 Biochemistry
BIO 355 Parasitology
BIO 485 Genetics
BIO 490 Cell and Molecular Biology

C. Related Discipline Requirements
CHM 140 General Chemistry I
CHM 241 Chemical Reactivity -OR- CHM 325 Organic Chemistry I

Biology Minors in secondary teacher certification must take BIO 201, BIO 226, BIO 234 and BIO 257.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIO 118 Medical Terminology 2 hours
Prerequisites: None; Term 2
Aims to develop facility in spelling and interpreting medical terms.

BIO 139 Principles of Biology 4 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of developmental and foundation courses; Term: 1, summer; Fee: yes. General Education option
A survey of the major generalizations of biology with an emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms, organismic structures and functions. Basic concepts in genetics, principles of evolution and the interdependence of all living things with the environment. Lab included. Written lab report required.

BIO 141 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 3 hours
Prerequisites: MTH 099; Term: 2
Fundamentals of nutrition and its effect on the individual’s growth, development, and
total health; related topics of current concern, including weight control, dietary fats, fiber, and world health; impact of culture and environment on food choices. Computer nutrition analysis.

BIO 150 Biology I: From Molecules to Cells 4 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of developmental and foundation courses; Term: 1, Fee: yes.
Biology 150 is a course which, together with Biology 151, is designed to give the student
a broad experience in the biological sciences. This course emphasizes the cellular and molecular aspects of biology. Science majors, including many health professionals, are
the intended audience. Laboratory included.

BIO 151 Biology II: Unity and Diversity of Life 4 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of developmental and foundation courses; Term: 2, Fee: yes.
The course is designed to give the student a broad experience in the biological sciences.
In this course, we deal mainly with the organismal and supra-organismal levels of biological organization. Evolution will be the unifying theme. The diversity, form, function, and ecology of organisms will be covered, with particular emphasis on plants and animals. Science majors, including many health professionals, are the intended audience. Laboratory included.

BIO 201 Ecology and the Environment 4 hours
Prerequisite: Any LS 105 requirement; Term: 1. Fee: yes. General Education option
A survey of the biological, chemical and physical environmental problems caused by overpopulation. Topics include the interrelationship of living things with the environment, ecological principles, land resources, energy, land pollution, pest control, water and air pollution, and endangered species. Laboratory included.

BIO 226 General Zoology 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 150, BIO 151, ENG 108 or equivalent; Term: 1; Fee: yes. Offered alternate years
General principles of zoology—invertebrates and some vertebrates. Animal organization
and development, associations and an in-depth survey of the invertebrate animal phyla. Lab included. Library research paper required.

BIO 234 General Botany 4 hours
Prerequisite: BIO 150, BIO 151 or equivalent; Term: 1; Fee: yes. Offered alternate years
The principles of botany—plant structure, organization and metabolism, basic plant physiology and taxonomy, and a survey of the plant kingdom. Lab included. Leaf collection required.

BIO 257 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of developmental and foundation courses, BIO 118, recommended; Term: 1, 2, summer; Fee: yes. General Education option
A survey of human anatomy and physiology with selected labs. Topics include cells, metabolism, tissue and skin. Also includes the skeletal and articular, muscular, digestive, circulatory and lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, urinary, reproductive and nervous systems.

BIO 312 Junior Seminar: Speaking and Writing in Science 3 hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing in the major, ENG 312; Term 2; Fee: yes
A writing-intensive course designed to expose the student to scientific writing, the origins of scientific writing, and the scientific format of a research paper. The student will learn how to prepare and interpret data for the Results section of a paper, write the Abstract/Conclusion, Introduction, Discussion, Methods, and References sections of a scientific research paper. In preparation for their senior research project, students will learn how to do a literature research survey. In addition, students will present their paper orally.

BIO 321 Microbiology 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 150, BIO 151 or equivalent; one semester of general college chemistry; Term: 1; Fee: yes. Offered alternate years
Microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses, form, structure, reproduction, genetics, physiology, metabolism and identification, disease, transmission and control.
Lab included. Written lab reports required.

BIO 347 The Teaching of Biology 3 hours
Prerequisites: EDU 240, 241; Co-requisite: EDU 347; Term: 2. Offered as needed
Philosophical basis for science teaching; survey of special programs in biology; specific objectives, materials and curriculum planning for biology; emphasis on role of laboratory in biology teaching. Observations of classroom/laboratory teaching.

BIO 355 Parasitology 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 150, BIO 151 or equivalent; BIO 226, 257; Term: 2; Fee: yes. Offered alternate years
The morphology, physiology and life cycles of selected parasitic protozoa, helminths, arthropods and their effects on human beings and other animals. Lab included. Written
lab reports required.

BIO 360 Biochemistry 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 150, CHM 140, CHM 325, Term: 1; Fee: yes.
Offered alternate years
Biochemistry 360 is an advanced-level course for students majoring in chemistry or biology. This course provides an overview of fundamental concepts in biochemistry which focuses upon the major macromolecules and chemical properties of living systems. Topics include the structure, function and metabolism of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; the physical properties of water, pH, and buffers; enzyme kinetics and regulation. The principles of bioenergetics and the integration of metabolic control will be developed. Laboratory included.

BIO 388 Cooperative Field Experience 1-4 hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing, biology major, departmental approval; Term: 1, 2, summer
Supervised work experience in activity related to an area of specialization. This is planned in consultation with advisor, co-op supervisor and employer. Recording, reporting and evaluation of experience will be required.

BIO 485 Genetics 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 150, one semester of general college chemistry, one semester of organic chemistry; Extra lab time required. Term: 2; Fee: yes Offered alternate years
Study of hereditary material, its chemical and physical nature. Transmission and function will be emphasized. Mendelian inheritance, human genetics and evolution. Lab included. Written and oral lab reports required.

BIO 490 Cell and Molecular Biology 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 150, one semester of general college chemistry, one semester of organic chemistry; Term: 2; Fee: yes. Offered alternate years
Cell doctrine, genes, cell metabolism, biosynthesis, photosynthesis, molecular replication, transcription, mutation and regulation of cell processes, biochemistry. Lab included. Formal lab reports and oral presentation required.

BIO 491 Independent Study 1-4 hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; biology major or minor; Junior status; Term: 1, 2
Opportunity to earn credit for the independent study of a course not listed in the catalog as a specific offering. By arrangement.

BIO 496 Senior Seminar: Laboratory Research 3-4 hours
Prerequisite: senior standing, BIO 312; Fee: yes; Term 1, 2
Investigation of a significant biology problem with the direction of a faculty member. Develop experimental procedures, perform the planned experiments. Collect and present data in appropriate forms. Use of computer for informational searches, data analysis, and word processing; oral presentations and final research paper required.

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