Physiology and Development

Select one of the following courses:

BY 314 Embryology
Descriptive and experimental studies of vertebrate development at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels.
Prerequisites: BY 256 and CH 117 and CH 118
Credit Hours: 3

BY 405 Microbial Physiology
Microbial structure and function, growth, metabolism, and regulation of cellular activity.
Prerequisites: BY 271 and CH 235 and CH 236
Credit Hours: 3

BY 408 - Principles of Human Physiology – Capstone Experience  

Physiological processes occurring at cell, tissue, organ, and system levels in mammals with emphasis on humans.  Students that enroll in this capstone experience will be expected to do additional work to fulfill their biology capstone requirement. Lecture and Laboratory. 

Prerequisites: BY 210, CH 237 and CH 238 or CH 239 and senior standing.  Foundation in anatomy recommended (BY 115 or BY 256).

Credit Hours: 4 

BY 409 Principles of Human Physiology
Physiological processes occurring at cell, tissue, organ, and system levels in mammals with emphasis on humans.
Prerequisites: BY 210, CH 237 and 238. Foundation in anatomy recommended (BY 115 or BY 256).
Credit Hours: 4

BY 409L Principles of Human Physiology Lab
Human Physiology Lab required with BY 408 or BY 409 lecture.
Credit Hours: 0

BY 410 Comparative Animal Physiology
Comparative examples to illustrate general principles of physiology; study of how animals function in their environment.
Prerequisite: BY 256 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3

BY 450 Plant Physiology
Metabolic activities and growth processes of plants, with emphasis on photosynthesis, respiration, germination, dormancy, and hormones; physiological phenomena associated with phases of development. Lecture and Laboratory.

Prerequisites: BY 260 and CH 235 and CH 236
Credit Hours:

BY 450L Plant Physiology Lab
Plant Physiology Lab required with BY 450 lecture.
Credit Hours: 0