Biology
Professor Laura Corey
Professor Lawrence W. Zettler
Associate Professor Bryan Arnold
Associate Professor Miranda Karban
Associate Professor Paul Hamilton
Assistant Professor Prasanna Acharya
Assistant Professor Gwendowlyn Knapp
Edith Sternberg, Adjunct instructor, Starhill Arboretum
Guy Sternberg, Adjunct instructor, Starhill Arboretum
The courses in the Department of Biology are designed to give students an understanding of modern biology as part of a liberal arts education and to prepare students for both employment and graduate/professional study in the discipline. Courses in biology utilize state-of-the-art equipment in Parker Science Building, as well as a climate-controlled greenhouse and a museum containing plant and animal specimens. The Engelbach Biology Station and the Starhill Arboretum are important supplements to the department for field work by faculty and students. Regular spring break trips to coral reefs in the Florida Keys, the rainforests in Costa Rica, and the coastlines of Cuba are also available to provide students with additional learning opportunities.
A major in Biology requires 32 credit hours in Biology courses plus 20 hours in designated tool courses. Several concentrations are available through the Department of Biology. These include Biology/Ecology, Biology/Physiology, 3-2 Biology/Occupational Therapy, and 3-1 Biology/Medical Technology, and Secondary Science. Also, Illinois College has a nursing program as well as affiliation agreements with other schools for students interested in nursing. For additional information on each of these schools, contact the Nursing Department.
No courses in which a student earns a final grade below a C- will be counted as meeting major or minor requirements.
Majors & Programs
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Biology with Clinical Laboratory Science, 3-1 -
Biology with Occupational Therapy, 3-2 -
Gender and Women's Studies Certificate in Biology, Certificate -
Biochemistry, Major -
Biology, Major -
Biology with Ecology Concentration, Major -
Biology with Physiology Concentration, Major -
Biology with Secondary Science Concentration, Major -
Biology, Minor -
Molecular Biology, Minor
Courses
BI 107: Human Biology
BI 109: Plants & Society
BI 110: Biological Investigation
BI 191: Forensic Anthropology
BI 192: Forensic Science
An introduction to forensic science and crime scene investigation through a realistic, applied approach. Methods used in a number of forensic fields will be covered, including forensic anthropology and odontology, pathology, forensic genetics, forensic chemistry and toxicology, forensic facial reconstruction, and forensic entomology. One 2-hour laboratory session per week.
BI 201: Botany
BI 206: Vertebrate Zoology
BI 207: Molecular Genetics
BI 215: Medical Terminology
BI 238: Ecology and Evolution
BI 245: Microbiology
Introduction to the core concepts and basic principles of microbiology, examining microorganisms and how they interact with humans. Survey of the physiology structure, metabolism, diversity, and genetics of microorganisms. Correlated laboratory investigations. One 2-hour lab period per week.
BI 306: Developmental Biology
BI 307: Cell and Molecular Biology
BI 310: Immunology
BI 311: Virology
BI 315: Anatomy and Physiology I
An exploration of the fundamental concepts of anatomy, histology, and physiology with consideration of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. One 2-hour laboratory per week.
BI 316: Anatomy and Physiology II
BI 318: Algae and Fungi
BI 324: Ecological Interactions
BI 325: Tropical Ecology
BI 326: Marine Biology
BI 328: Animal Behavior
BI 332: Aquatic Biology
BI 342: Parasitology
BI 345: Principles of Microbiology
Students will develop a working understanding of the structure, growth, nutrition, metabolism, genetics, diversity, and ecology of prokaryotes, and become familiar with medical, agricultural and some other applied aspects of the field of microbiology. One 2-hour lab period per week. BI 110, CH 110 (or concurrent enrollment) and BI 207, consent of instructor
BI 350: Entomology
BI 401: Research and Analysis I
BI 402: Research and Analysis II
BI 404: Research Experience Capstone
BI 463: Internship in Biology
Students serve as interns for a total of not less than 40-160 hours.
BI 464: Internship in Biology
Students serve as interns for a total of not less than 40-160 hours.