BL 260 Principles of Bio: Molecular & Cellular (3.00)
Introduces students to natural science, particularly the hypothesis testing and data analysis used in contemporary molecular and cellular biology. Develops student knowledge of the terms and concepts of cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. Highlights social and ethical issues. NOTE: Designed for Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience majors, as well as for pre-medical and other pre-health-science students. This course has been approved to satisfy the core natural science with laboratory requirement when taken with BL 261 or BL 261H. Offered every Spring Semester. Corequisite(s): BL 261 or BL 261H.
BL 261 Molecular/Cellular Biology Laboratory (1.00)
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content and includes work with recombinant DNA. NOTE: One three-hour laboratory per week. Co-requisite(s): BL 260 except for students with AP high school credit for BL 260.
BL 261H Honors Molecular/Cellular Bio Lab/Sem (2.00)
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content and includes work with recombinant DNA. Seminar readings explore topics in greater depth and link biological topics to broader academic themes. NOTE: Students with AP credit are not required to take BL 260 as a co-requisite. One three-hour laboratory and one seminar session per week. Honors students only or permission of instructor. Co-requisite(s): BL 260 except for students with AP high school credit for BL 260.
BL 262 Principles of Biology: Organismic (3.00)
Introduces students to natural science, particularly the hypothesis testing and data analysis used in contemporary organismic biology. Develops student knowledge of the terms and concepts of ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. Highlights social and ethical issues.
BL 263 Organismic Biology Laboratory (1.00)
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content. Includes dissection of representative organisms and fieldwork.
BL 263H Honors Organismic Bio Lab/Seminar (2.00)
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content. Includes dissection of representative organisms and fieldwork. Seminar explores broader academic themes.
BL 402 Principles of Ecology (3.00)
Explores the interactions of organisms in the context of their biotic and abiotic environments. Examines the basic models and principles used in evolutionary, behavioral, population, community, and ecosystem ecology.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*262 MT*272
Cross listing(s): ENVS 402.
BL 403 Ecology Laboratory (1.00)
Involves research design and the collection, evaluation, and statistical analysis of ecological data in the laboratory and in the field.
Pre-requisite: BL*261 BL*263 MT*272
Cross listing(s): ENVS 403.
BL 406 Human and Comparative Anatomy (3.00)
A rigorous organ-system-based course in human anatomy that also places human anatomical structure into its evolutionary and developmental context. Includes an overview of anatomical variation among vertebrates. Teaches anatomy as an active biological discipline. NOTE: Pre-Nursing and Pre-Physical Therapy students should take BL 274 to meet the requirements for these programs.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 407 Human & Comparative Anatomy Laboratory (1.00)
Intensive laboratory course closely accompanying and reinforcing lecture content in human and comparative anatomy. Teaches anatomy as an active biological discipline. Includes work with skeletal and preserved specimens of humans and other vertebrates.
Pre-requisite: BL*261 AND BL*263
BL 410 Aquatic & Fisheries Ecology (3.00)
Develops student knowledge of the ecology of freshwater and marine systems, emphasizing aquatic conservation and use of aquatic resources. Identifies aquatic resource issues and applications of perspectives to develop an integrative position.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
Cross listing(s): ENVS 410.
BL 412 Developmental Biology (3.00)
Focuses on early development in a variety of model organisms and humans. Emphasizes modern approaches to explain molecular and genetic aspects of regulative and mosaic development, differential gene expression, and morphogenesis.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 413 Developmental Biology Lab (2.00)
Intensive laboratory course emphasizing techniques in molecular developmental biology and embryology using model organisms. Develops student knowledge of developmental biology and research methods in developmental biology.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*261 BL*262 BL*263 CH*230
BL 414 Principles of Genetics (3.00)
Explores concepts of heredity, including the structure, replication, transmission and expression of genes from the DNA of chromosomes. Interprets genetic phenomena at different levels of organization, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. NOTE: Required for all Biology majors.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 414H Honors Genetics Seminar (1.00)
Develops student understanding of the historic development, social context, and primary literature of genetics via discussion of readings in a seminar format. Honors students only or permission of instructor.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 415 Genetics Laboratory (1.00)
Involves research design and the collection, evaluation, and analysis of genetic data in computer simulations and in the laboratory.
Pre-requisite: BL*261 BL*263
BL 416 Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry (3.00)
Develops student understanding of biomolecules in the context of cells and metabolic processes. Focuses on biological and biomedical relevance.
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*260 BL*262 AND CH*250;
BL 418 Microbiology (3.00)
Studies viruses, bacteria, archae and eukaryotic microorganisms within a broad biological perspective. Includes the growth, metabolism, genetics and ecology of microbes. Introduces concepts of immunology, epidemiology and discusses major infectious diseases caused by microorganisms
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*262 CH*210
BL 419 Microbiology Laboratory (1.00)
Involves laboratory experiments accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics.
Pre-requisite: BL*261 AND BL*263
BL 424 Cell Biology (3.00)
Studies cell structure and function at the the molecular level, with emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Topics include membranes and cell organelles, bioenergetics; cell cycle control, signal transduction; cell motility and shape; cell-cell interactions.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262 AND CH*250
BL 426 Molecular Biology (3.00)
Develops student knowledge of genome structure, replication, expression and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Generally introduces students to bioinformatics and biotechnology applications of molecular biology.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*262 CH*250
BL 427 Molecular Biology Laboratory (1.00)
Laboratory course emphasizing techniques of molecular biology using model organisms.
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*261, BL*263 AND CH*251;
BL 428 Conservation Biology (3.00)
Introduces the fundamental principles of conservation biology including patterns of global biological diversity, biogeography, population genetics, extinction, restoration ecology, management, and conservation policy.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*262
Cross listing(s): ENVS 428.
BL 435 Advanced Fld. Ecology Laboratory (2.00)
Introduces students to methods of sampling and studying a variety of organisms in the field. Develops student ability to design, conduct, and appropriately interpret field ecological studies. Prerequisite(s): BL 403 or ENVS 403; Crosslisting(s): ENVS 435
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*403 OR ENVS*403;
Cross listing(s): ENVS 435.
BL 436 Animal Physiology (3.00)
An organ system based physiology course that explores the physical and chemical processes that operate in animals. Topics include movement, circulation, respiration, osmoregulation, digestion, neural control, hormonal control, and metabolism in humans and other animals.
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*260 BL*262 CH*210;
BL 448 Plant Diversity and Ecology (3.00)
Surveys plant systematics and distributional aspects of plant community ecology. Emphasizes identification, classification, biogeography, and environmental effects on plant distribution and community structure. Focuses on the Colorado flora. NOTE: One or two weekend field trips required.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
Cross listing(s): ENVS 448.
BL 458 Animal Behavior and Behavioral Ecology (3.00)
Explores the mechanisms and functions of animal behavior with emphasis on the ecological and evolutionary bases of animal behavior. Some areas discussed include communication, reproductive behavior, and social behavior.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
Cross listing(s): ENVS 458.
BL 462 Primate Ecology and Behavior (3.00)
Explores the ecology and evolution of primates in the context of their biotic and abiotic environments. Emphasizes primate life history, behavior, social organization and conservation ecology.
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*260 AND BL*262;
Cross listing(s): ENVS 462.
BL 464 Evolution (3.00)
Explores concepts of evolution as a process of discovery. Topics include biological diversity, classification and phylogeny, genetic and phenotypic variation, evolutionary forces, character evolution, species concepts, specialization, and human variation and evolution.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 466 Immunology (3.00)
Explores the human immune system and immunopathology by presenting concepts of the activation and regulation of the immune response.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*262 CH*210
BL 472 Plant Physiological Ecology (3.00)
Explores the physiological responses of plants to their biotic and abiotic environments. Focuses on the physiological ecology of Colorado flora.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*262
Cross listing(s): ENVS 472.
BL 473 Plant Physiology Ecology Lab (1.00)
Involves laboratories accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. NOTE: One or two field trips on weekends required.
Pre-requisite: BL*261 BL*263
Cross listing(s): ENVS 473.
BL 476 Colorado Flora and Fauna (3.00)
Explores the range of ecological communities found in Colorado. Focuses on natural history and ecology of the plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, macroinvertebrates in Colorado.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
Cross listing(s): ENVS 476.
BL 481E-W Special Topics in Biology: (1.00 - 4.00)
Explores selected topics in the field of biology not normally covered in regular course offerings. Course format varies according to topics selected. NOTE: Certain topics may include a laboratory, which will require prerequisites of BL 261 and BL 263.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 490E-W Independent Study in Biology: (1.00 - 3.00)
Offers an opportunity for advanced study of independent topics in biology. NOTE: A maximum of 3 SH may be used to satisfy requirements for major or minor.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 494 Seminar in Biology, Society and Ethics (1.00)
Surveys bioethical controversies in the context of justice and the common good, and assists students in developing their own coherent and informed bioethical positions. Introduces Biology-Major learning outcomes. NOTE: Required for all Biology majors. Sophomore standing required.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*262
BL 495 Seminar in Biology Research Literature (1.00)
Develops student facility with reading, interpretation, and oral presentation of articles from the primary biolgical literature. Includes resume development, cover letter construction, and development fo an initial Biology-Major outcomes portfolio.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
BL 496 Biology Research Colloquium (1.00)
Explores biology as a dynamic discipline via research seminar attendance and reading associated scientific literature. Covers a broad range of biological topics. Includes a discussion of research design.
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*260 AND BL*262;
BL 498E-W Internship/Biology (3.00)
Provides faculty-directed practical experience in a biology-related working environment outside of Regis University. Requires oral presentation to department at conclusion of semester.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 AND BL*262
CH 210 Principles of Chemistry I (4.00)
Introduces chemical and physical properties of matter, atomic structure, stoichiometry, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, thermodynamics and aqueous chemistry.
CH 211 Principles of Chemistry I Lab (1.00)
Introduces fundamental laboratory techniques including chromatography, chemical synthesis, spectroscopy and acid/base chemistry.
CH 221 Honors Principles of Chemistry I Lab (1.00)
Inquiry based examination of fundamental chemical concepts in context of their impact on research, humanity and the environment using modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation. NOTE: Minimum score of 28 on the math ACT or permission of the instructor required.
CH 230 Principles of Chemistry II (4.00)
Continuation of CH 210. Examines the following fundamental chemical principles: equilibrium theory; acid-based chemistry; chemical kinetics; thermodynamics; and electrochemistry. Additional special topics may include transition metal chemistry, the chemistry of new materials, nuclear chemistry, and geochemistry.
Pre-requisite: CH*210
CH 231 Principles of Chemistry II Lab (1.00)
A continuation of fundamental lab techniques including chromatography, chemical synthesis, spectroscopy, and acid/base chemistry.
Pre-requisite: CH*211
MT 272 Statistics for the Life Sciences (3.00)
Presents introductory statistics emphasizing application in biology, psychology, neuroscience, and kinesiology. Includes descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, regression, t-tests, Chi-square, and ANOVA with particular emphasis to analysis using p-scores.
Cross listing(s): MT 272C.