The biology curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to prepare for professional work in health sciences, prepare for teaching, pursue graduate work, train for semi- professional work in industry or civil service, or obtain a broad education in biology. Students planning for careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacology, veterinary medicine, physician assistant, or physical therapy attend a graduate program in one of these disciplines after completing their bachelor’s degree at EU.
Biology tracks which include an embedded Chemistry Minor include Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Physical Therapy. See requirements below.
Biology tracks which include an embedded Physical Science minor include Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Veterinary. See requirements below.
Graduates of the Biology Program will:
BIOL 101 Laboratory.
BIOL 101 Lecture.
BIOL 124 Laboratory.
BIOL 124 Lecture.
BIOL 200 Laboratory.
BIOL 200 Lecture.
BIOL 201 Laboratory.
BIOL 201 Lecture.
Examines botany with the study of fungi and ecology. Third course in a four-course sequence required for Biology and Applied Science & Sustainability majors.
BIOL 200.
BIOL 202 Laboratory.
BIOL 202 Lecture.
BIOL 211 Laboratory.
BIOL 211 Lecture.
BIOL 212 Laboratory.
BIOL 212 Lecture.
Focuses on musculoskeletal movement and associated peripheral nerves. Designed to meet the needs of students preparing for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, or athletic training. 3 hours per week.
Examines microorganisms and their growth and control. Topics include bacteria of medical importance, aseptic lab procedures, and care in the medical environment.
CHEM 110.
BIOL 235 Laboratory.
BIOL 235 Lecture.
Available as needed.
Permission of the professor.
Provides opportunity for students to engage in special projects while working in some vocation related to biology under the supervision of both a facility manager (i.e.- Physician) and an academic advisor.
Permission of the professor.
Prepares students to meet the challenges of the destitute of this world through compassion, cutting edge technology, sustainable processes, and financially viable methods. Students investigate approaches to the provision of clean water and adequate food resources to the Least Developed Countries and to people most impacted by physical and economic disaster.
BIOL 305 Laboratory.
Accompanies BIOL 305 as laboratory component.
BIOL 305 Lecture.
BIOL 311 Laboratory.
BIOL 311 Lecture.
BIOL 312 Laboratory.
BIOL 312 Lecture.
BIOL 201 and CHEM 112.
BIOL 335 Laboratory.
BIOL 335 Lecture.
BIOL 335.
BIOL 338 Laboratory.
BIOL 338 Lecture.
BIOL 202.
BIOL 342 Laboratory.
BIOL 342 Lecture.
One course in Biology.
BIOL 343 Laboratory.
BIOL 343 Lecture.
MATH 210.
BIOL 212 or 312. Online course.
Explores chemistry related to life processes in plants and animals. Topics include enzymes and metabolism, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acid chemistry.
CHEM 271. BIOL 335 recommended.
BIOL 375 Laboratory.
BIOL 375 Lecture.
Discusses the human nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of human brain, spine and peripheral nerves. The course will also integrate knowledge of normal and abnormal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology into a meaningful basis for understanding movement dysfunction. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement, and neurologic dysfunctions.
BIOL 211, 212, and 221.
BIOL 335 and BIOL/CHEM 375.
Available as needed. Topics selected from specialized areas of biology not regularly offered. Courses include vertebrate physiology, plant physiology, virology, medical botany, bacterial pathogenesis or advanced microbiology.
Permission of the professor.
Examines field biology proceedures and theories with particular emphasis on marine biology. Includes a 2-week field trip during the summer.
One course in biology.
BIOL 454 Laboratory.
Accompanies BIOL 454 as laboratory component.
BIOL 454 Lecture.
Available as needed. Intended for research projects.
Junior or senior standing and permission of the professor.
Senior standing.
Provides students with an internship experience in a vocation related to biology under the supervision of both a facility manager and an academic advisor. This course is available as needed.
Permission of Department Chair.
