USF 1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 76 - 77
Two specific Bachelor of Science degrees, Biology and Microbiology, are available for students interested in the biological sciences. The B.S. in Biology allows students to concentrate in such areas as Ecology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Physiology, and Marine Biology. The degree is preparatory for careers in such areas as teaching, agriculture, medicine, dentistry, conservation, and biotechnology, or for post-baccalaureate study in the various life sciences. The B.S. in Microbiology provides students with the broad range of courses necessary to qualify for certification by the National Registry of Microbiologists, American Society of Microbiology, and employment in microbiology and related fields.
In addition to a set of courses in biology, students must have a thorough preparation in other areas of natural sciences to be competitive for jobs or for further study beyond the baccalaureate. A modern biology curriculum is built on a foundation of mathematics, chemistry and physics. Students should study the requirements listed below and then make maximum use of the vigorous advising program maintained by the Department in structuring their programs. See the Undergraduate Program Assistant for further details of advising.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
BSC 1010/1010L Introduction to Biology I-Cellular Processes (with lab)
Acceptable substitutes: PCB X010, PCB X011, PCB X021, PCB X131, BSC X040, BSC 2012
BSC 1011/1011L Introduction to Biology II-Diversity (with lab)
Acceptable substitutes: ZOO X010, BOT X010, BSC X041, BOT X013
CHM 1045/1045L General Chemistry I (with lab)
CHM 1046/1046L General Chemistry II (with lab)
CHM 2210/2210L Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
Acceptable substitutes: PHY 2043/2043L, PHY 2048/2048L, PHY 2049/2049L, or equivalent
CHM 2211/2211L Organic Chemistry II (with lab)
Acceptable substitutes: PHY 2053/2053L, PHY 2048/2048L, PHY 2049/2049L, or equivalent
MAC X311 Calculus I
Acceptable substitutes: MAC 2233, MAC 2253, MAC X281
MAC X312 Calculus II
Acceptable substitutes: STA 2122, 2014, 2023, 2034, 2321 or equivalent; MAC 2234, 2254, 3282
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university. This is a non-limited access program with the above courses recommended.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
BSC 1010/1010L Introduction to Biology I-Cellular Processes (with lab)
Acceptable substitutes: PCB X010, PCB X011, PCB X021, PCB X131, BSC X040, BSC 2012
BSC 1011/1011L Introduction to Biology II-Diversity (with lab)
Acceptable substitutes: ZOO X010, BOT X010, BSC X041, BOT X013
CHM 1045/1045L General Chemistry I (with lab)
CHM 1046/1046L General Chemistry II (with lab)
CHM 2210/2210L Organic Chemistry I (with lab)
Acceptable substitutes: PHY 2043/2043L, PHY 2048/2048L, PHY 2049/2049L, or equivalent
CHM 2211/2211L Organic Chemistry II (with lab)
Acceptable substitutes: PHY 2053/2053L, PHY 2048/2048L, PHY 2049/2049L, or equivalent
MAC X311 Calculus I
Acceptable substitutes: MAC 2233, MAC 2253, MAC X281
MAC X312 Calculus II
Acceptable substitutes: STA 2122, 2014, 2023, 2034, 2321 or equivalent; MAC 2234, 2254, 3282
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university. This is a non-limited access program with the above courses recommended.
A student must receive a "C" grade or better in all Department of Biology courses and Supporting Courses in the Natural Sciences, except if they are used as Free Elective courses. This specification applies to both USF and transfer courses. D and F grades earned in attempting to satisfy major requirements will be used in calculating the GPA, except if they are removed by grade forgiveness.
The Honors Program provides a greater depth and breadth of knowledge to outstanding biology students, provides them an intense research training opportunity, and encourages them to pursue very high academic standards. In addition to satisfying requirements for the Biology or Microbiology degree, successful completion of the program requries a GPA of 3.5 in Department of Biology coursework, an overall GPA of 3.0 in USF coursework, and successful completion of BSC 4931, BSC 4932, and BSC 4402L. The culmination of the Honors Program is the completion and defense of an honors thesis. Invitation to participate in the Program will take place during the spring semester of each academic year. Criteria for selection include, but are not limited to, freshman/sophomore status; A/B in science courses at USF, including BSC 2010; and recommendation from BSC 2010L laboratory instructor. See the Honors Program Coordinator for further details of the program.
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NOTE: Designated levels indicate for whom courses are intended: 2000-Freshmen/Sophomore, 3000-Junior, 4000-Senior, 5000-Advanced Seniors and Graduate Student status. Students who attempt higher-level courses too early may not do well in them.
BOT 3373C VASCULAR PLANTS: FORM AND FUNCTION (4)
PR: BSC 2010, 2010L, BSC 2011, 2011L. Introduction to morphology, physiology, and evolution of vascular plants, integrating form and function to understand diversity. Lec-lab.
BOT 3850 MEDICAL BOTANY (3)
PR: BSC 2010, 2010L, 2011, 2011L, CHM2210, and Junior standing. Study of agents that are produced by plants and that are toxic or psychoactive in human beings or are useful as remedies. Lec.
BOT 4143C FIELD BOTANY (3)
PR: BOT 3373C. Identification and classification of native and naturalized flowering plants of Florida including historical, climatic and floristic aspects of plant communities. Conducted largely in the field. Lec-lab.
BOT 4223C PLANT ANATOMY (3)
PR: BOT 3373C. Comparative studies of tissue and organ systems of fossil and present-day vascular plants. Functional and phylogenetic aspects stressed. Lec-lab.
BOT 4434C MYCOLOGY (3)
PR: BOT 3373C or MCB 3030C. A survey of the fungi with emphasis on their taxonomy, morphology, physiology and economic importance. Lec-lab.
BOT 4503 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (3)
PR: BOT 3373C, PCB 3023, PCB 3043, or PCB 3063 and CHM 2211. Fundamental activities of plants: absorption, translocation, transpiration, metabolism, growth, and related phenomena. Lec.
BOT 4503L PLANT PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: BOT 4503. Laboratory portion of Plant Physiology.
BOT 4713C PLANT TAXONOMY (4)
PR: BOT 3373C. Principles of vascular plant systematics and evolution. Lec-lab.
BOT 4810 ECONOMIC BOTANY (3)
PR: BOT 3373C. Study of the uses of plants by man for food, chemicals, fibers, and medicines. Lec.
BOT 5185C MARINE BOTANY (4)
PR: BOT 3373C and PCB 3043 or CI. A field course in marine plants with emphasis on ecology and functional morphology. Field work will stress the ecological aspects of plants in a subtropical marine environment in Florida. Lec-lab.
BSC 1005 BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES FOR NON-MAJORS-NS (3)
Lectures and demonstrations of selected biological principles, usually taught by television. For non-majors only. NO CREDIT FOR MAJORS.
BSC 2010 BIOLOGY I - CELLULAR PROCESSES –NS (3)
CR/PR: CHM 2045. An analysis of biological systems at the cellular and subcellular levels: cell structure and function, respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis and meiosis, genetics and gene expression. Lec.
BSC 2010L BIOLOGY I - CELLULAR PROCESSES LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: BSC 2010. Laboratory portion of Biology I Cellular Processes.
BSC 2011 BIOLOGY II - DIVERSITY-NS (3)
PR: BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L. An analysis of biological systems at the organismal and supraorganismal levels: evolution, speciation, history of life, and ecology. Lec.
BSC 2011L BIOLOGY II - DIVERSITY LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: BSC 2011. Laboratory portion of Biology II Diversity.
BSC 2022 BIOLOGY OF AGING-NS (3)
An introduction to the basic biology of aging. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic principles of biology relevant to time and the aging process which begins at birth. Lec. May be taken by majors for free elective credit only.
BSC 2025 FOOD: PERSONAL AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES -NS (3)
The application of basic biological principles to human nutritional problems, to learn how various cultures achieve adequate nutrition and how environmental changes impact both personal and global nutrition. Lec. May be taken by majors for free elective credit only.
BSC 2030 SAVE THE PLANET-NS (3)
An introduction to environmental sciences via television and independent study. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic principles of ecology relevant to problems and topics of the earth’s environment. May be taken by majors for free elective credit only. Credit will be given for either BSC 2030 or BSC 2050, but not both.
BSC 2035 SEX & TODAY’S WORLD-NS (3)
The application of basic biological principles to female and male sexual behavior and reproduction; current social problems are treated from a biological perspective. Lec. May be taken by majors for free elective credit only.
BSC 2050 ENVIRONMENT-NS (3)
The application of basic scientific principles to global environmental problems; how human activities impact the environment. Lec. May be taken by majors for free elective credit. Credit will be given for either BSC 2030 or BSC 2050, but not both.
BSC 2085 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I (3)
PR: BSC 2010, 2010L, 2011, 2011L. First half of a two semester series introducing the structure and function of the human body's major organ systems. Cellular and cardiac physiology, nervous, endocrine, skeletal, and musculare systems will be covered. May be taken by Departmental majors for free elective credit only.
BSC 2086 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II (3)
PR: BSC 2085. Second half of a two-semester series introducing the structure and function of the human body's major organ systems. Circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive syatems will be covered. May be taken by Departmental majors for free elective credit only.
BSC 2932 SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (1-4)
May be repeated.
BSC 3263 MARINE BIOLOGY (3)
PR: BSC 2010, 2010L, BSC 2011, 2011L. A survey of marine environment, the types of organisms found inhabiting a variety of marine habitats, and the adaptations of the organisms to those habitats. Emphasis is on shallow water Florida environments. Lec.
BSC 4057 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES-XMW (3)
Study of biological, economic, ethical, legal, political and social issues relating to current environmental problems. Lec. May be taken by majors for free elective credit only.
BSC 4402L BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS (3)
PR: BSC 4931 or BSC 4932. A course to prepare Biology Honors students to work on their Honors theses. Enrollment is limited to Biology Department Honors students. S/U only.
BSC 4905 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)
PR: CI and CC. Specialized independent study determined by the student’s needs and interests. The written contract required by the Department of Biology specifies the regulations governing independent study. May be repeated. May be taken by majors for free elective credit only. S/U only.
BSC 4910 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-4)
PR: CI and CC. Individual investigation with faculty supervision. May be repeated; only four credit hours may count for the major. May be repeated; only four credit hours may count for the major. S/U only.
BSC 4931 BIOLOGY HONORS SEMINAR I (2)
A course linked to the Biology Departmental Seminar in which students read publications related to the seminars, discuss the presentations and write critiques. Enrollment is limited to Biology Department Honors students.
BSC 4932 BIOLOGY HONORS SEMINAR II (3)
A reading and discussion course involving areas of general interest in biology. Enrollment is limited to Biology Department Honors students.
BSC 4933 SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (1-3)
May be repeated.
BSC 4970 BIOLOGY HONORS THESIS (1-3)
PR: BSC 4402L. A thesis based on independent research carried out by the student. Enrollment is limited to Biology Department Honors students. May be repeated; only four credit hours may count for the major. S/U only.
BSC 5931 SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (1-3)
May be repeated.
ENY 3004C INTRODUCTION TO ENTOMOLOGY (3)
PR: BSC 2010, 2010L, BSC 2011, 2011L. An introduction to general aspects of insect morphology, development, and classification. The identification of local forms will emphasized. Lec-lab.
ENY 5505C AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY (3)
PR: ENY 3004C or CI. Taxonomy, development, and ecology of aquatic insects with emphasis on local forms. Lec-lab.
MCB 3030C GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (4)
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L, and CHM 2210. PCB 3063 is recommended. Genetics is recommended. Introduction to the biology of microorganisms: structure, physiology, and ecology of bacteria, algae, viruses, protozoa and lower fungi. The laboratory involves preparation of culture media, staining, pure culture methodology, isolation of microbes from nature, enumeration techniques, resistance to infectious disease. Lec-lab.
MCB 4115C DETERMINATIVE BACTERIOLOGY (5)
PR: MCB 3030C. Survey of bacterial classification; detailed examinations of bacteria important to man in agriculture, industry and as pathogens. Lec-lab.
MCB 4404 MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY AND GENETICS (4)
PR: MCB 3030C and CR/PR: BCH 3023. A study of the physiological, metabolic, and genetic phenomena pertinent to understanding the growth, development, ecology, regulation, and reproduction of microorganisms. The course emphasizes the interdependence of physiological and genetic approaches to microbiology. Lec.
MCB 4404L MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY and GENETICS LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: MCB 4404. Laboratory portion of Microbial Physiology & Genetics.
MCB 4502 VIROLOGY (3)
PR: MCB 3030C. The biology of viruses associated with plants, animals, and bacteria will be considered; the nature of viruses, mechanisms of viral pathogeneses, and interactions with host cells. Lec.
MCB 4910 MICROBIOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-4)
PR: CI AND CC. Individual investigation with faculty supervision. May be repeated; only four credit hours may count for the major. S/U only.
MCB 4934 SEMINAR IN MICROBIOLOGY (1)
CC. Advanced Junior or Senior standing. May be repeated. S/U only.
MCB 5206 PUBLIC HEALTH AND PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY (3)
PR: MCB 3030C or CI. A comprehensive survey of pathogenic microbes responsible for disease in man and other animals and the impact of these infectious agents on the public health. These pathogens will be studied with respect to their morphology, cultivation, mechanisms of pathogenicity, laboratory diagnosis, and epidemiology. Lec.
MCB 5815C MEDICAL MYCOLOGY (3)
PR: MCB 3030C or CI. A modern biological survey of the medically important fungi (yeasts and molds) important to microbiologists and environmental scientists. Lec-lab.
PCB 3023 CELL BIOLOGY (3)
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L, CHM 2045, 2045L, CHM 2046, 2046L. A discussion of the concept and significance of the cell to biology; biological molecules and metabolic processes within the cell; cellular energy conversion systems; and control of cellular metabolism. Lec.
PCB 3023L CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: PCB 3023. Laboratory portion of Cell Biology.
PCB 3043 PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY (3)
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L, CHM 2045, 2045L, CHM 2046, 2046L. An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of ecology at the ecosystem, community, and population level of organization. Lec.
PCB 3043L ECOLOGY LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: PCB 3043. Laboratory portion of Principles of Ecology.
PCB 3063 GENERAL GENETICS (3)
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L, CHM 2045, 2045L, CHM 2046, 2046L. Introduction to genetics including the fundamental concepts of Mendelian, molecular and population genetics. Lec.
PCB 3063L GENETICS LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: PCB 3063. Laboratory portion of General Genetics.
PCB 4064C EXPERIMENTAL GENETICS (3)
PR: PCB 3063. Experimental analysis of genetic systems. Lec-lab.
PCB 4674 ORGANIC EVOLUTION (3)
PR: PCB 3063. An introduction to modern evolutionary theory. Population genetics, adaptations, speciation theory, phylogeny, human evolution and related areas. Lec.
PCB 4723 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (3)
PR: PCB 3023, PCB 3043, PCB 3063, or ZOO 3323 and CHM 2211. Advanced presentation of mechanisms employed by animals to interact with their environments and to maintain their organization. Lec.
PCB 4723L ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: PCB 4723. Laboratory portion of Animal Physiology.
PCB 5235 PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY (3)
PR: PCB 3023 or CI. Course will emphasize the basic cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the vertebrate immune response. Lec
PCB 5253 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (3)
PR: PCB 3023 or CI. Topics in modern developmental biology to gain a working knowledge and understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cell differentiation in both plants and animals. Lec.
PCB 5306 LIMNOLOGY (3)
PR: PCB 3043, CHM 2046, and PHY 2053 or CI.. An introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological nature of freshwater environments. Lec.
PCB 5306L LIMNOLOGY LABORATORY (1)
CR/PR: PCB 5306. Laboratory portion of Limnology.
PCB 5415 BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY (3)
PR: PCB 4674 or CI. An emphasis on the evolutionary mechanisms that influence an organism’s behavioral responses to environmental events. The theoretical framework is presented and analyzed. Lec.
PCB 5525 MOLECULAR GENETICS (3)
PR: PCB 3063 or CI. Detailed examination of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; the effects of mutations on proteins, cellular control; selected aspects of viral, bacterial, and fungal genetics. Lec.
PCB 5845 PRINCIPLES OF NEUROSCIENCE (4)
PR: PCB 4723 or CI. Study of the mammalian brain’s structure and function with an emphasis on the neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and neurophysiology of the human brain. Lec.
ZOO 3205C ADVANCED INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (4)
PR: BSC 2010, 2010L, BSC 2011, 2011L. A study of the major invertebrate groups with emphasis on local forms. Field work will be required. Lec-lab.
ZOO 3303 VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (3)
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011. The origin, diversity, and adaptations of vertebrates. Phylogenetic systematics (Clasistics) will be used as the basis for determining evolutionary relationships of organisms.
ZOO 3323C ANATOMY OF CHORDATES (4)
PR: BSC 2010, 2010L, BSC 2011, 2011L. Anatomy of selected vertebrate types emphasizing evolutionary trends. Lec-lab.
ZOO 4512 SOCIOBIOLOGY -XMW (3)
An analysis of Animal and human behavior such as sex, territoriality, and aggression in the context of evolution. May be taken by majors for free elective credit only.
ZOO 4513 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (3)
PR: PCB 3043 or PCB 3063. An introduction to comparative animal behavior (Ethology) with emphasis on communication, social use of space, and behavioral evolution. Lec.
ZOO 4603C ANIMAL EMBRYOLOGY (4)
PR: PCB 3023. Structural and functional events involved in differentiation and morphogenesis. Lec-lab.
ZOO 4753C HISTOLOGY (4)
PR: PCB 3023. Comparative approach to the study of tissues and the relation of their structure and function. Lec-lab.
ZOO 5235 PARASITOLOGY (3)
PR: MCB 3030C, ZOO 3205C, ZOO 4753 or CI. Fundamentals of animal parasitology and parasitism, the biology of selected animal parasites, including those of major importance to man. Lec.
ZOO 5425C HERPETOLOGY (4)
PR: ZOO 3323C ZOO 3303, or CI. Major aspects of amphibian and reptilian biology emphasizing fossil history, evolutionary morphology, sensory physiology, life history and reproductive behavior. Field trip-Lec-lab.
ZOO 5456C ICHTHYOLOGY (4)
PR: ZOO 3323C or ZOO 3303 and senior standing or CI. PCB 4674 is recommended. Evolution, systematics, structure, behavior, physiology, and ecology of fishes. Lec-lab.
ZOO 5555C MARINE ANIMAL ECOLOGY (4)
PR: PCB 3043 or CI. Investigation of energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, and community structure in marine environments. Lec-lab.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webCat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 1999
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