The following is a partial list of the courses offered as part of BA in Biology program through the University College at Saint Joseph’s.  Additional courses may be added each semester; these will be noted on the University College schedule and included on updates of this page.  Please note that not every course is offered every semester and that some courses do have prerequisites.  For more information, please contact Dr. Paul Tefft, Associate Professor and Chair of the Biology Department.  You can contact him by e-mail at ptefft@sju.edu or by phone at (610)660-1820.

Biology Department University College Course Offerings

BIO 1015 Cell Biology    4 credits
The study of the structure and function of representative prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Chemical makeup, organelle interactions, energy producing and biosynthetic reactions will be stressed. One three hour lecture per week; one three hour laboratory per week

BIO 1025 Genetics   4 credits
The study of heredity and the mechanism of transmission of genetic information in biological systems. The course material is approached from the population, organismic, and biochemical perspectives. One three hour lecture per week; one three hour laboratory per week

BIO 1305 The Human Environment     3 credits
A consideration of the ecological environment as it has developed since the Pleistocene Era. Demographic and population relationships will be considered in detail. An analysis will be made of food chains and other pertinent biotic phenomena. Open to all students except science majors.
GER natural science selection.

BIO 1315 Heredity and Evolution    3 credits
A study of human genetics at three levels: (1) Human heredity and the inheritance of disease (2) Genes and DNA and (3) Human Evolution. Includes discussion of how a cell uses its genetic information and how scientists study genes using genetic engineering techniques. Open to all students except science majors. GER natural science selection.

BIO 1325 The Human Organism   3 credits
Basic principles of human anatomy and physiology from the viewpoint of the intelligent lay person. Appreciation of interdependence of structure and function with particular emphasis on appreciation of mechanisms of normal body function. Open to all students except science majors. GER natural
science selection.

BIO 2025 Anatomy and Physiology    3 credits
Basic principles of human anatomy and physiology for science and Pharmaceutical Marketing majors. One three hour lecture per week.

BIO 2035 Biochemistry    3 credits
An introduction to the chemistry of living systems. The study of important macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and control systems. One three hour lecture per week.

BIO 2045 Pharmacology    3 credits
Basic principles of pharmacology for science and Pharmaceutical Marketing majors. One three hour lecture per week.