• BIOL 3200: Histology**********

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Histology is the study of tissues and organs at the microscopic level. This course focuses on understanding the microscopic anatomy of the human body with emphasis on structure/function relationships. All levels of organization from the cellular through the system level are incorporated into an holistic integration of microscopic anatomy with physiology. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the physiological and metabolic role of individual tissues glands and organs in regards to homeostasis metabolism and reproduction. The laboratory component uses both physical and virtual microscopy to integrate structure with function. Three hours lecture and three hours of lab weekly.
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• BIOL 3250: Bioinformatics

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course introduces students to the cutting-edge field of bioinformatics with emphasis on fundamental concepts of computational models and statistical analysis of high-throughput data. Students will become familiar with various DNA sequence analysis and alignment algorithms and the application to genomic and phylogenetic analyses. Students will learn how to create and use algorithms databases systems and web applications to solve problems in molecular biology. In addition students will be introduced to the latest techniques in protein and microarray analysis. Three hours lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.
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• BIOL 3300: Cell Biology

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  A study of the molecules of living systems including physical and chemical principles applicable to cells. Course topics include the structure and function of proteins eukaryotic organelles and cellular and organellar membranes as well as cellular energetics transport mechanisms signal transduction pathways cell cycle and development of cancer. Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory each week.
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• BIOL 3310: Human and Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  A study of the morphological and evolutionary relationships among various vertebrates. The laboratoryinvolves dissection of a dogfish shark an amphibian and a mammal. Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory each week.
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• BIOL 3430: Developmental Biology

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Advances in molecular and cell biology over the last 20 years have changed the science of organismal development. Once more popularly known as the field of embryology the incorporation of molecular and cellular research has evolved the field into developmental biology where life is tracked and studied from fertilization to birth. From developmental biology more recent advances have led to the widely fascinating field of Evo-Devo or the evolution of development. Weaving genetics cell biology molecular biology evolution anatomy and environmental science developmental biology is a highly interdisciplinary subject. It aims to elucidate the transmission of information from gene to cells to tissues to organs and eventually to the whole being. Essentials to the discipline are the understanding of patterning signaling cellular differentiation and cell death in a developing organism. Learning will be achieved via lectures primary literatures popular readings and a poster session. Three hours of lecture each week.
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• BIOL 3600: Human and Mammalian Physiology

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Advanced study of the physiology of human and mammalian organ systems. Mechanisms are studied from the cellular tissue organ and system levels. The laboratory emphasizes computer simulations and experimental human physiology. Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory each week.
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• BIOL 3700: Biochemistry

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This class examines the structure and functional properties of carbohydrates lipids proteins and nucleic acids. Additional topics include pH in living systems biosynthesis and catabolism. Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory each week.
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• BIOL 3750: Research Methods in Biology

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course is designed to give students first-hand experience in biological experimentation. Students will work closely with Biology faculty members to learn about hypothesis formation experimental design data collection and analysis. By the end of the course students will present their research to their peers. This course is also designed to prepare students for additional research opportunities and is required for students who want to complete a senior thesis project and Honors in Independent Study in Biology. Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory each week.
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• BIOL 3760: Genetics**********

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Genetics is the science of heredity from chromosomes togenes to DNA. Emphasis in this course will be placed on classical Mendelian nonMendelian complex and population genetics. Personal genomics bioinformatics and bioethics are also covered. Lectures literature reading group projects and laboratory exercises will be used to provide students with a foundation in classical and modern genetics. Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory each week.
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• BIOL 3770: Molecular Biology

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course is required for the Cell and Molecular Biology track and is an upper-level course that expands on most materials covered in the cell biology and genetics courses. It investigates the complex nature and mechanisms of biological macromolecules; and explores the control of genes and their expression in specifying physical traits mutations and genomic maintenance. This course emphasizes the comprehension and interpretation of experimental evidence in an array of molecular biology sub-topics; these include gene regulation translation editing and evolution. Most major laboratory techniques for DNA/RNA manipulation will be covered in lectures and will be selectively used in lab. Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory each week.
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