Systematic coverage of major insect groups. Fall, even years. 315 Ornithology 3 Credits Study of birds with emphasis on field identification. Field trips required. Microbiology 4 Credits Morphological, physiological and biotechnological concepts of bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Laboratory emphasizes sterile culture techniques and current technology.
Fall only BIOL 321 Cell Structure 3 Credits .Consideration of cells from standpoint of morphology at level of light and electron microscopes, cytodifferentiation, histochemistry and recent advances in cytological techniques. BIOL 325 Morphology of Lower Plants and Algae 4 Credits Evolutionary trends, life cycles and economic importance of nonflowering plants. Significant research discussed. 326 Morphology of Higher Land Plants 3 Credits Interrelationships, life cycles, and economic significance of seed plants. Role of plant cells, tissues and organs in relation to biological processes of plants.