BL 1010 General biology I
A discussion of the principles of organismal biology including solutions to physiological problems commonly encountered by plants and animals. Topics include nutrient acquisitions and processing, gas and fluid balance, internal transport, control system, reproduction, and behavior. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science.

BL 1020 General Biology II
Discussion of the major principles by which life is organized. Topics include scientific methods, biological chemistry, cell structure and organization, multicellular organization, diversity of organisms, energetics and photosynthesis, cellular reproduction genetics, gene structure and expression, and recombinant DNA. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Restriction: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science Prerequisites: BL 1010 or permission of instructor.

BL 1040 Principles of Biology
Basic principles through which biological systems operate. Topics include cell biology, structure, and function, energy production, genetics, physiology, diversity, evolution, and ecology. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (3-0-2) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s) Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science.

BL 1060 Fundamentals of Biology
Dicusses fundamentals of cellular and organismal biology. Topics include cell biochemistry, structure, and function; energy production; genetics; and physiology. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (1-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering.

BL 1580 Introduction to Biological Sciences
Introduction to fields and career opportunities in the biological sciences. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall

BL 1590 Introduction to Pre-Medicine
Introduction to various careers in the medical field. Discusses required course work, entrance exams, and other requirements for entry to the various fields. Guest lecturers include representatives of many medical fields. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (1-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall

BL 1600 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
Introduction to subdisciplines, the clinical practicum, career opportunities, and current issues in clinical laboratory science. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall

BL 1710 Medical Terminology
Autotutorial course covers the fundamentals of medical terminology, including recognition and use of common prefixes, roots, and suffixes, as well as sing-syllable words. Exercises also include spelling and pronunciation. Credits 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (0-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall

BL 1800 - Biochemistry Orientation
Introduction to current research and career opportunities in biochemistry with emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Sciences & Arts

BL 1900 - Molecular Biology Seminar
Discussion of current molecular topics in modern biology. Topics include applications in medicine and agriculture, gene therapy, genetically modified organisms, cloning, stem cells, use of these problem solving techniques in forensics and genetic disease, ethics.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring

BL 2010 Anatomy Physiology I
Comprehensive introductory course in vertebrate anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the human body. Interrelates structure with function in regard to maintaining homeostasis and normal functioning of the body. Covers the integument, skeletal system, nervous system, muscles, and the endocrine system. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: CH 1110 or permission of instructor.

BL 2011 Anatomy Physiology I Lab
The laboratory to accompany BL 2010. Examines embryology, muscle and skeletal anatomy, and neuroanatomy. Explores the physiology of the nervous system, including vision and reflexes and muscle physiology, A student -designed lab project is used to teach experimental design. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BL 2010(C)

BL 2020 Anatomy Physiology II
Continuation of BL 2010. Covers the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductive systems. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 2011 or permission of instructor.

BL 2021 Anatomy Physiology II Lab
The laboratory to accompany BL 2020. Examines the structure and function of the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal systems. A student-designed lab project is used to teach experimental design. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 2011 and BL 2020 (C)

BL 2100 Principles of Biochemistry
Introductory overview to biochemistry. Topics include the biochemistry of amino acids, proteins, coenzymes, carbohydrates, nucleotides, nucleic acids, lipids, and water, as well as bioenergetics and photosynthesis. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: (BL 1040 or BL 1020) and CH 1110

BL 2160 Botany
Covers structure, function, reproduction, and classification of plants and algae, bryophytes, and vascular plants. Credits 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring

BL 2170 Zoology
A discussion of the biology of animals, including the origins and evolution of the metazoan phyla, their physiology, development, ecology, behavior, natural history, and systematics. Emphasizes invertebrates other than insects. Credits 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered Fall Prerequisites: BL 1010 or BL 1040

BL 2200 Genetics
A study of classical and molecular genetics. Topics include one- and two- locus genetics, recombination, genestructure, regulation and function, quantitative and population genetics, and genetic engineering. Covers both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: (BL1020 or BL 1040) and BL 2100 or permission of instructor.

BL 2210 Genetics Laboratory
A laboratory to complement BL 2200. Covers applications of techniques used in genetics, including Mendelian analysis, tetrad analysis, karyotyping, DNA and protein electrophoresis, DNA and plasmid purification, transformation and restriction mapping, and the PCR amplification of DNA. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 2200 (C)

BL 2310 - Molecular Biology Computational Lab
Use of computational tools to analyze molecular biology. Applications in medicine, agriculture and biotechnology.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): (BL 1040 or BL 1020) and BL 2100

BL 2400 - Biology for Engineers I
General principles and engineering applications of science and biology, including cell biology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior

BL 2410 Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Introduces a variety of fundamental diagnostic procedures performed in a typical clinical laboratory. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science; may not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es); Freshman Prerequisites: BL 1020 and BL 1710 or permission of instructor.

BL 2940 Human Nutrition
Covers basic and applied chemistry and biology of human nutrition. Includes practical information on planning and adopting a healthy diet as well as maintaining acceptable weight. Emphasizes social, global and environmental issues pertinent to use of the world food supply. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es); Freshman Prerequisites: UN 2002 or permission of instructor.

BL 2970 Current Health Issues
Discusses current topics relevant to human health, including coronary disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking cessation, alcohol abuse, obesity, osteoporosis, breast cancer, epididymitis, prostate cancer, anorexia and bulimia, sexually transmitted diseases, and postpartum thyroid dysfunction. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Prerequisites: UN 2002 or permission from instructor.

BL 3060 Occupational Hygiene
Covers toxic effects of various occupational chemicals, energy forms, and industrial pollutants on human tissues. Emphasizes recognition, evaluation, and control of health hazards in the workplace. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Prerequisites: BL:1020 or BL 1040 or BL 1060 or permission of instructor.

BL 3070 - Biology & Occupational Hygiene
The first third of this course will cover fundamentals of cellular and organismal biology. The remainder of the course covers the toxic effects of occupational chemicals, energy forms and industrial pollutants on human tissue. Emphasizes recognition, evaluation, and control of health hazards in the workplace.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1140 or CH 2400 or (CH 2410 and CH 2420)

BL 3190 Evolution
A study of the patterns and processes of organic evolution. Topics include genetics of populations, mechanisms of deterministic and tochastic genetic change, history of life on earth, biogeography, molecular evolution, units of selection, sexual selection, speciation, and human evolution. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BL 1020 or BL 1040

BL 3210 General Microbiology
Introduction to the general principles and techniques involved in the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Topics include cell structure and function, growth, metabolism, biodiversity, and interactions. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 2100 and BL 1020 or permission of instructor.

BL 3230 Medical Bacteriology
Study of pathology, identification, isolation and antimicrobic susceptibility testing of clinically important bacteria. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-5) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BL3210

BL 3240 - Cell Biology
Structure and function of eukaryotic cells are examined in detail.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): (BL 2100 or CH 4710) and (CH 2420(C) or CH 2400)

BL 3310 Environmental Microbiology
General principles of microbiology, focusing on both the use and control of micro-organisms.. Topics include microbial structure, function, growth, metabolism, and diversity, as well as microbial involvement in water and waste treatment, waterborne diseases, and pollution control. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science; must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 1060 or BL 1040 or permission of instructor.

BL 3400 Principles of Ecology
Study of both accepted and currently debated principles that describe ecological relationships at the organism, population, community, and ecosystem levels.. Credits 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: On Demand Prerequisites: BL 1020 or BL 1040

BL 3640 General Immunology
Investigates the immune defense system that has evolved to protect vertebrates from invading pathogens and cancer. Covers general principals of innate and acquired immunity, immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases, as well as transplantation immunology, and the role of apoptosis in lymphocyte matuation. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science. May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es); Freshman Prerequisites: BL 1020

BL 3780 Medical Parasitology Laboratory
Stresses the visual identification of common human parasites. Credits: 1.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science; must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 1710 and BL 2410 or permission of instructor.

BL 3850/SS 3850 Environmental Toxicology and Society
Investigates the social consequences of environmental poisons on human health and communities, with a focus on global effects and the unequal burden of toxic exposure. Toxicology lectures cover testing methods, bioactivation, carcinogenic and teatogenic effects, & target organs. Discussion covers case studies of community poisoning, toxics regulation, and political debate. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-2-0) Semesters Offered: Spring; offered alternate years beginning with the 2000-01 academic year Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es); Freshman Prerequisites: UN 2002

BL 3990 Biological Sciences Teaching Experience
Development of teaching skills through assisting in the instruction of a section of biological sciences laboratory. Students gain experience in leadership, group work, organization skills, laboratory preparation, and laboratory instruction. Credits: variable to 4.0; repeatable to a max of 4 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Fall Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required.

BL 4000 Special Problems in Biology
A literature and laboratory research problem that culminates in a written report on the work performed. Credits; variable to 9.0; repeatable to a max of 9 Lec-Rec-Lab; (0-0-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand Restrictions: Permission of instructor required.

BL 4001 Honors Research in Biology
A laboratory-based research problem that culminates in a written report and a seminar presentation on the work performed. Open only to biological sciences and clinical laboratory sciences majors accepted into the Honors in Biological Sciences Program. Credits: variable to 9.0; repeatable to a max of 9 Lec-Rec-Lab; (0-0-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science.

BL 4010 Biochemistry I
Structure, chemical properties, and function of important biomolecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipds. Introduces enzyme chemistry (structure, catalysis, kinetics, and inhibition) Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: (BL 1020 or BL 1040) and BL 2100 and CH 242

BL 4020 Biochemistry II
Dynamic aspects of living systems. Broad exposure to cellular metabolic pathways, intermediary metabolism and its regulation and bioenergetics. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 4010 or permission of instructor.

BL 4030 Molecular Biology
Molecular biology of gene structure, expression and regulation, techniques and biotechnology. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 1020 and BL2100 and BL 2200

BL 4040 Environmental Biochemistry
The chemistry, biochemistry and physiology of the interaction of organisms with their environment. Topics include chemistry of heavy metals, toxic organic compounds, heavy metal resistance, bioaccumulation, detoxification, bioremediation, chemistry of surfactants, catabolism of hydrocarbons, the chemistry and biochemistry of sulfur, iron and nitrogenous compounds, bioleaching and the application of biotechnology. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: (BL 1020 or BL 1040 or BL 1060) and CH 2420 or permission of instructor.

BL 4090 Tropical Island Biology
A survey of island biology, including marine and terrestrial habitats. Topics include formation of carbonate islands, geological history of the Bahamas, island plant communities, intertidal, grass bed, mangrove and coral reef communities. Special course fees. Consult department before enrolling. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (0-2-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 1020 or BL 1040 or permission of instructor.

BL 4100 Special Topics in Biological Sciences
A study of recent developments in the biological sciences. Credits: variable to 10.0; repeatable to a max of 10 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-0) Semesters Offered: On Demand

BL 4130 Phycology
Morphology, distribution, physiology, ultrastructure, taxonomy, and economic significance of freshwater and marine algae. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3) Semesters Offered: Fall, offered alternate years beginning with the 2001-02 academic year. Prerequisites: BL 2160

BL 4140 Plant Physiology
Physiology and biochemistry of plants. Emphasizes photosynthesis, plant hormones, water and nutrient relations, and
light-regulated development. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 2160 and CH 2420

BL 4210 - Exercise Physiology
Focuses on the functional changes brought by acute and chronic exercise sessions. Topics include muscle structure and function, bioenergetics, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations, exercise training for sport, sport nutrition, ergogenic aids, and other health and fitness topics.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Pre-Requisite(s): BL 2020

BL 4211 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory
A companion course to BE4210 or BL4210. Hands-on experience in making physiological measurements as related to exercise. Cardiovascular and respiratory changes during exercise will be monitored. A virtual lab is used to simulate changes in physiological measurements that cannot be performed on live subjects. A student designed laboratory project is required.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): BE 4210(C) or BL 4210(C)

BL 4220 Applied and Industrial Microbiology
Discussion of microbial involvement in areas such as industrial production processes, bideterioration, and organic and inorganic waste treatment. Also review current literature in these areas. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring, offered alternate years beginning with the 2001-02 academic year Prerequisites: BL 3210 or BL 3310

BL 4230 Virology
Comparison of bacterial, animal, and plant viruses, including detailed study of viral structure and host-virus interaction in the viral replication process. Discusses important current areas of viral research, viralimmune suppression, and oncogene theory. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 2010 and BL 2020

BL 4320 Histology
Basic tissue structures and organs of the vertebrate organisms with emphasis on the human. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 2010 and BL 2020

BL 4330 - Embryology Laboratory
Laboratory study of developmental events in the star fish, frog, chicken, and pig using living and preserved materials. Topics include fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, metamorphosis, and regeneration.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year
Pre-Requisite(s): BL 2010 and BL 2020

BL 4350 - Developmental Biology
The study of the development of individual from fertilization to the adult, including the genetic basis of development, cellular differentiation, morphogenesis, metamorphosis, regeneration, and aging. Introduction to the medical application of developmental principles.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year
Pre-Requisite(s): BL 2100 and BL 2200

BL 4380 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Using a problem-based learning approach, course examines the physiology of the human body. In-class case-study analyses provide in-depth learning about the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and their relationship with other organ systems. Promotes development of problem-solving skills. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BL 2020

BL 4430 Biological Simulation Techniques
Introduction to the use of mathematical techniques for simulation of biological phenomena, including programming techniques for computers. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 1020 and (MA 1150 or MA 1135)

BL 4440 Fish Biology
Fishes and their habitat, native and exotic fishes of the Great Lakes region, and ocean fishery resources will be examined. Basic topics in Ichthyology and fish ecology, evolution, genetics, reproduction strategies and identification of early life stages, fish community structure, food webs and dynamics. Laboratory exercises on sampling, identification and classification of fishes and basic
fish anatomy and discussion of scientific papers relevant to the subject material. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered:

BL 4450 Limnology
Introductory study of interrelated physical, chemical, and biological processes of freshwater lakes. Field work on local lakes emphasized. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman Sophomore Prerequisites: CH 1120

BL 4451 Aquatic Ecology
Integrated coverage of flowing and standing fresh water environments, including physical and chemical factors and their impact on the biota. Applied aspects include biological responses to stress and fisheries management. Emphasizes fieldwork on local environments. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es); Junior Senior

BL 4460 - Biodiversity & Freshwater Ecosystems
Course is designed for upper level undergraduates and graduate students interested in a broader understanding of Biodiversity and life's most precious and necessary resource - freshwater. Class wil be a discussion of book chapters, scientific journal articles, contributed case study presentations by students and a semester paper.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year
Pre-Requisite(s): BL 1020 or BL 1040 or BL 3400

BL 4470 Analysis of Biological Data
Methods and techniques of analyzing quantitative biological data and designing biological experiments. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (3-1-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: MA 1135 or MA 1150

BL 4500 - Critical Discussions in Bioinformatics
Critical discussions of current topics in bioinformatics. Oral and written presentations requiring synthesis of information from various sources including primary literature.
Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Pre-Requisite(s): BL 3300

BL 4510 Senior Essay
Reading, interpreting, and integrating information from the primary literature of biological sciences. Emphasizes oral and written presentation skills. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab; (0-2-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences; must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es); Senior

BL 4550 Clinical Chemistry
Theory and technique used in the routine and experimental analysis of body fluids. Includes the study of kidney and liver functions, electrolytes, medically important enzymes, protein electrophoresis, microanalytical techniques, and the use of automated analytical equipment. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab (2-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Clinical Laboratory Science; must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 2020 and BL 2410 and BL 3640 or permission of instructor.

BL 4610 Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Practicum I
Practical and didactic training in clinical chemistry, immunoppathology, and microbiology under the direction of National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) - approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel. Credits: 15.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (15-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Clinical Laboratory Science

BL 4611 Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Practicum II
Practical and didactic training in hermatology, urinalysis, and immunohematology under the direction of National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) - approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel. Credits: 15.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (15-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Clinical Laboratory Science Prerequisites: BL 4610

BL 4620 Histotechnology Practicum I
Practical and didactic training in sample processing, microtome use, staining, instrumentation, grossing, embedding, and microscopy under the direction of National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) - approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel. Acceptance by an NAACLS- approved/accredited histolocgical technology and/or histotechnologist hospital internship program required. Credits: 14.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (14-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Clinical Laboratory Science

BL 4621 Histotechnology Practicum II
Practical and didactic training in histochemistry, DNA immunohistochemistry techniques, research methods, management, and safety under the direction of National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) - approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel. Credits: 14.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (14-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Clinical Laboratory Science Prerequisites: BL 4620

BL 4630 Cytotechnology Practicum I
Practical and didactic training in recognition of normal cells and cellular changes, particularly malignant, in the female reproductive tract, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract under the direction of Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) - approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel. Acceptance by a CAAHEP - approved/accredited Cytotechnology hospital internship program required. Credits: 14.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (14-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Clinical Laboratory Science.

BL 4631 Cytotechnology Practicum II
Practical and didactic training in normal cell identification and recognition of cellular changes with emphasis on the diagnosis of cancer in the urinary, excretory, and neurological systems under the direction of Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) - approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel. Credits: 14.0 Lec- Rec- Lab: (14-0-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Clinical Laboratory Science Prerequisites BL 4630

BL 4640 Clinical Immunology Serology
Integrates basic and clinical immunological principles as well as outlines the diagnosis and evaluation of immune disorders and selected infectious diseases. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab (2-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 1710 and BL 2410 and BL 3640 or permission of instructor.

BL 4660 Current Topics in Clinical Laboratory Science
Recent developments in Clinical Laboratory Science. Credits: variable to 4.0; repeatable to a max of 6 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Spring Summer Restrictions: Permission of instructor required.

BL 4710 Hematology Immunohematology
Study of the morphological, biochemical, and functional aspects of blood cells, blood coagulation and blood-banking principles of donor and recipient testing and the rationale for the hazards of blood transfusion. Lab emphasizes techniques for analyzing the cells of the peripheral blood and for determining transfusion compatibility. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biological Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science; must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 2020 and BL 2200 and BL 2410 and BL 3640 and BL 4640(C) or permission of instructor.

BL 4740 Introduction to Mycology
The taxonomy and biology of major groups of fungi, focusing on their ecology and physiology. Emphasizes organisms of interest in medicine and forest ecology. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BL 1020 or BL 1040

BL 4750 Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation
An overview of the principles, applications, and selection of instruments used in clinical laboratory. Lab work includes operation, maintenance, and trouble shooting to obtain experience working with power supplies, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, pH meters, osmometers, radiation counters, and chemistry analyzers, blood cell counters, and other instruments commonly used in a diagnostic laboratory. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3) Semesters Offered: Spring

BL 4810 Plant Taxonomy
The classification system and the criteria for classification employed in the plant kingdom with emphasis on vascular plants. A two-week field course immediately follows spring term. Credits: 4.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3) Semesters Offered: Summer

BL 4820 Biochemical Laboratory Techniques I
Laboratory techniques fundamental to studies in the area of biochemistry, including cell growth and disruption, membrane isolation and purification using sucrose density gradients, phospholipid extraction and analysis, and determination of fatty acid compositions using gaschromatographic analysis. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BL 4010(C) or permission of instructor.

BL 4830 Biochemical Laboratory Techniques II
Laboratory techniques basic to biochemistry and molecular biology, including protein assays, purification of natural and recombinant enzymes, enzyme kinetics, and polyacylamidegel electrophoresis. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: BL 4010

BL 4840 Molecular Biology Techniques
Laboratory techniques in molecular biology, including methods of recombinant DNA technology for identification, cloning, and characterization of genes. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-5) Semesters Offered: Fall Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior Prerequisites BL 1020 and BL 2200 and BL 4030(C)

BL 4860 Toxicology
Focuses on principles and testing methods used to describe effects of chemical agents on biological material. Includes carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic effects and target organs of toxins. Also covers harmful effects of environmental agents such as pesticides and metals on humans, animals, and ecosystems. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-1-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Prerequisites: BL 1020 or BL 1040 or permission of instructor.

BL 4979 Clinical Laboratory Administration and Management
Discusses clinical laboratory administration and management issues, including method evaluation, reference intervals, quality control, developing standard operating procedures, and compliance. The laboratory will emphasize techniques for method evaluation, establishing reference intervals, quality control, and compliance with regulatory agencies. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-3) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Clinical Laboratory Science, must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 2410 and BL 4550(C) or permission of instructor.

BL 4980 Clinical Laboratory Science Core Concept Integration and Application
CLS program capstone course. Review, and subsequently learn to integrate and apply clinical core course material. Assignments include collaborative exercises involving development, peer, review, and presentation of worksheets, case studies, and instrument evaluations, as well as other interactive learning activities. Credits: 2.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior Senior Prerequisites: BL 2410 and BL 3230(C) and BL 4550(C) and BL 4640 and BL 4710 or permission of instructor.

BL 4995 - Research in Biochemistry
A literature and laboratory research problem in biochemistry that culminates in a written report on the work performed.
Credits: variable to 6.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biochem & Molec Biology-Bio Sc; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman