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Listed below are Biology courses designed primarily for undergraduate Biology
majors, but open to other students with appropriate qualifications. Note that some courses are offered only once a year, or only once every other year; the pattern of past offering may
indicate likely future availability, but check with your advisor for current information about specific courses. Not listed
are Core biology offerings for A & S Arts majors or service courses for students in the School of Business or the College of
Nursing. For those courses, consult
NOVASIS.
Biology courses numbered 7000 and higher can be taken by qualified
undergraduates. Consult with your advisor about requirements and procedures.
Biology majors should note that selected additional courses, including those
offered through the Honors program or in subjects such as Biochemistry, may be
used to fulfill
requirements for the Biology major.
BIO 2105 -
General Biology 1
Description: An introduction to biological organization stressing the molecular and cellular aspects of living organisms. The chemistry of life, the cell, the gene, and mechanisms of evolution.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 2106 -
General Biology II
Description: The origin of life and diversity of organisms seen in five biological kingdoms. Topics include nutrient acquisition, digestion, circulation, response to stimuli, movement, reproduction, behavior, and ecology.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 or HON 1075
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Spring 2009, Summer 2008, Spring 2008
BIO 2993 -
Internship
Description: Open to BIO and BSC majors.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1705) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1706)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Summer 2008
BIO 2996 -
Internship
Description: Open to BIO and BSC majors.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1705) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1706)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 6.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Summer 2008
BIO 3011 -
Animal Behavior
Description: Causation, development, ecology, evolution of behavioral patterns, behavioral genetics, neuroethology, communication, foraging territoriality, mating systems, parental behavior, social organization. Emphasis on ultimate explanations.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Summer 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 3012 -
Animal Behavior Lab
Description: Methods for observing behavior and for collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of behavioral data. Exercises in lab and field, discussion, and small- group independent research projects.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 and BIO 2106) or (HON 1075 and HON 1076)
Corequisites: BIO 3011
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Summer 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 3055 -
Animal Physiology
Description: The basic principles underlying how animals function and the mechanisms used to solve physiological problems.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 3105 -
Biostatistics & Exp Design
Description: The conceptualization of experimental design, hypothesis testing, execution of statistical analyses, written and oral expression of statistical results, and effective graphical presentation of quantitative data.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 3155 -
Comparative Anatomy
Description: Evolution of homologous structures of vertebrates including functional considerations. Laboratory includes systematic and topical dissection of representative chordates and demonstrations of living organisms' functions.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 3225 -
Intro to Electron Microscopy
Description: Introduction to specimen production for and use of scanning and transmission electron microscopes.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2006, Fall 2004, Fall 2002
BIO 3255 -
Introductory Ecology
Description: Factors affecting the distribution, abundance, and interactions of organisms. Climate patterns, biomes, physiological adaptation, population dynamics, behavioral ecology, species interactions, community structure, ecosystem function, and environmental problems. Hypothesis testing using statistical analysis of data.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Summer 2007, Fall 2006
BIO 3351 -
Genetics
Description: Transmission, molecular, evolutionary and population genetics, gene regulation and genomics. Heredity; how genetic information is stored, regulated and transferred; how genes interact and relate to phenotype. Tutorials develop problem-solving and bioinformatics skills, and provide a forum for discussion. Chemistry pre-requisites may be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) and (CHM 1151 and CHM 1103) or (CHM 1311 and CHM 1301)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 3405 -
Higher Vertebrates
Description: Evolutionary history, diversification and basic biology of birds and mammals: ecological and physiological adaptations, reproductive biology, social behavior, population ecology, life history strategies, taxonomy and identification. Field trips.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Fall 2005, Fall 2003, Fall 2001
BIO 3455 -
Histology
Description: The microscopic study and demonstration of cells, tissues and organ systems of the mammalian body.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 3485 -
Marine Biology
Description: An introduction to chemical, physical and geological oceanography; the biology and ecology of marine organisms (Plankton, seaweeds, invertebrates, fishes, sea birds, marine mammals); and the comparative ecology of marine communities and ecosystems (estuaries, rocky intertidal, kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep sea and hydrothermal vents).
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2007
BIO 3505 -
Invertebrate Zoology
Description: The anatomy, taxonomy, evolution, physiology, development, ecology and behavior of invertebrates. The comparative approach in both field and laboratory.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2006, Fall 2005, Fall 2003, Fall 2000
BIO 3525 -
Entomology
Description: Lecture includes anatomy, sensory systems, physiological adaptations, reproductive biology, social behavior and interactions with humans. Laboratory includes functional morphology, ecology and taxonomy of preserved and collected specimens. Complements Invertebrate Zoology, which covers freshwater and marine invertebrates.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007
BIO 3555 -
Lower Vertebrates
Description: The biology of fishes, amphibians and reptiles: systematic and morphological diversity, physiological, reproductive and behavioral adaptations, ecology, and evolution. Required field trips to representative local habitats.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2005, Spring 2001, Spring 1999
BIO 3595 -
General Microbiology
Description: Bacteria, viruses, eukaryotic microbes, immune function. Microbes in air, water, soil: interactions with plants and animals. Agricultural, commercial, industrial, and medical applications. Laboratory studies in growth and analysis of selected organisms/viruses.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 3605 -
Microtechnique
Description: The principles and basic methods of preparing specimens for microscopic study; major techniques and recent developments.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered:
BIO 3651 -
Non-vascular Plants
Description: Physiology, comparative evolutionary trends, ecology, and morphology of Monera, photosynthetic Protists, Bryophytes, Fungi, and Lichens.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 1997, Spring 1996, Spring 1995
BIO 3652 -
Non-vascular Plants Lab
Description: Physiological expermentation and microscopic study of Monera, photosynthetic Protists, Bryophytes, Fungi, and Lichens.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 1997, Spring 1996, Spring 1995
BIO 3755 -
Parasitology
Description: Biology of host-parasite relationships with emphasis on parasites of man and domestic animals. Methods of transmission, host response to parasites, prevention and treatment.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2006, Spring 2004, Spring 2002, Fall 1998
BIO 3801 -
Plant Physiology
Description: Physiology and metabolism of plants: photosynthesis, respiration, hormones, photoperiodism, radioisotopes in biological research, DNA biosynthesis and metabolism during plant development.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 1997, Spring 1996, Spring 1995
BIO 3802 -
Plant Physiology Lab
Description: Photosynthesis, respiration, hormones, extraction and characterization of DNA, DNA biosynthesis, autoradiographic techniques and liquid scintillation spectrometry.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites: BIO 3801
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 1997, Spring 1996, Spring 1995
BIO 3905 -
Vascular Plants
Description: Orginazation of the vascular plant body, plant reproduction and development, systematic and environmental considerations, tissue culture and hormonal regulation.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2006, Summer 2006, Fall 2004, Fall 2002
BIO 4105 -
Bacterial Pathogens
Description: The nature and activities of bacterial pathogens. Mechanisms of pathogenesis and invasiveness, and the physical evidence of infection and defense mechanisms of the host. Laboratory focus on isolation and identification methods and cultivation techniques.
Prerequisites: BIO 3595
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2001, Spring 2000
BIO 4205 -
Cell Biology
Description: The mechanisms of cell signaling, regulation of growth and division, adhesion, movement, macromolecular biosynthesis, processing and trafficking. Important experimental techniques and strategies for study of the eukaryotic cell.
Prerequisites: BIO 3351 and CHM 2211 and CHM 2212
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 4251 -
Comp Endocrinology
Description: Mechanisms of endocrine control of growth, metabolism, reproduction, adaptation, and behavior. The endocrine glands.
Prerequisites: BIO 3055
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005, Spring 2004
BIO 4252 -
Comp Endocrinology Lab
Description: Laboratory experience in endocrinology, demonstrative and analytical.
Prerequisites: BIO 3055
Corequisites: BIO 4251
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005, Spring 2004
BIO 4285 -
Developmental Biology
Description: Mechanisms and patterns of vertebrate embryo development from primordial germ cells to formation of organ systems. Lectures on, and laboratory work with living embryos; microscopic study of prepared embryos; and individual research projects. Prerequisite: BIO 3351
Prerequisites: BIO 3351
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 4305 -
Evolution
Description: Process and pattern from micro- and macro-evolutionary perspectives. Evolutionary genetics, natural selection, speciation, macroevolutionary trends, and extinctions. Field, laboratory, and computer approaches.
Prerequisites: BIO 3351
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005
BIO 4355 -
Experimental Genetics
Description: Laboratory exploration and discussion of topics in bacterial, developmental, molecular, population and transmission genetics. Readings in the primary literature are stressed. (4 cr) Prereq: BIO 3351; MAT 1310-1315.
Prerequisites: BIO 3351
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2007, Spring 2003, Spring 2001
BIO 4451 -
Field Ecol and Evol
Description: Advanced study of organisms and ecosystems of a particular region (location varies; has included Florida, Puerto Rico, Nova Scotia). General principles explored using examples from focal area: historical and ecological biogeography, habitat patterns, biotic and abiotic interaction, evolutionary processes, and conservation problems.
Prerequisites: BIO 3012 or BIO 3255 or BIO 4305 or BIO 3505 or BIO 3555 or BIO 3905 or BIO 4485 or BIO 3505
Corequisites: BIO 4452
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2004
BIO 4452 -
Field Ecol and Evol Lab
Description: Field study of organisms and ecosystems of a focal region. Trip lasting 15-20 days usually in late May to geographical area covered in BIO 4451, with focus on local habitats and conservations projects, field identification, group exercises, and independent research projects. Costs to students and timing vary with site chosen. (2 cr) Sem 2, even year. Prereq: BIO 2105, 2106. Coreq: Bio 4451.
Prerequisites: BIO 3012 or BIO 3255 or BIO 4305 and BIO 4451
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2004
BIO 4505 -
Molecular Biology
Description: DNA structure, replication, recombination, mutagenesis and repair, transcription, RNA processing, translation and the genetic code, control of gene expression, eukaryotic genome structure. Molecular aspects of immunity, cancer, and AIDS. Laboratory exercises in gene cloning and analysis.
Prerequisites: BIO 3351
Corequisites: CHM 2212
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 4605 -
Neurobiology
Description: The physiology of the nervous system using vertebrates and invertebrates. The function of nerve cells, synapses, sensory, motor, behavior and learning. Writing enriched. Fulfills A&S Research Requirement.
Prerequisites: BIO 3055
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006, Fall 2005
BIO 4801 -
Conservation Biology
Description: Scope of global biodiversity crisis and causes of endangerment. Ecology of rare and declining species. Biological aspects of species, community, and ecosystem management. Scientific foundation of conservation policy development and implementation.
Prerequisites: BIO 3255
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2007
BIO 5100 -
Senior Seminar
Description: Special topics in modern biology, presented by student lectures and informal discussions. Topics to be announced each semester.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 6100 -
Affiliation Study
Description:
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Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 0.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 6401 -
BS/MS Independent Study 1
Description: Supervised laboratory/field research
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008
BIO 6402 -
BS/MS Independent Study 2
Description: Supervised laboratory/field research.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Spring 2009, Summer 2008, Spring 2008
BIO 6403 -
BS/MS Independent Study 3
Description: Supervised laboratory/field research.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 6404 -
BS/MS Independent Study 4
Description: Supervised laboratory/field research.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007
BIO 6409 -
Senior Thesis
Description: Directed laboratory research. Students will conduct original research and submit a written thesis.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 6509 -
Directed Research
Description: Library &/or laboratory research under student-selected Biology faculty member (can lead to thesis research.) Sem 1&2. Prerequisite: permission of faculty mentor & instructor; 3.0 QPA. Restricted to junior or senior biology & BSC majors. Does not count for biology laboratory credit alone.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Summer 2008
BIO 6609 -
Thesis Research I
Description: Laboratory research with Biology faculty member selected by student (part 1 of two-semester sequence). Fall semester. Requires permission of faculty mentor & instructor and 3.0 QPA. Part 1 of two-semester sequence; continues as Thesis Research II, which culminates in a written thesis.
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites: BIO 6610
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008
BIO 6610 -
Thesis Proseminar
Description: Scheduled group meetings with other research students in the department, focusing on general and specific aspects of thesis research. Fall semester. Requires permission of instructor and 3.0 QPA. Continues as Thesis Research II, which culminates in a written thesis. (Corequisites: BIO 6609 or HON 6000 or HON 6001)
Prerequisites: (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008
BIO 6709 -
Thesis Research II
Description: Continuation of Thesis Research I or Directed Research. Laboratory research with Biology faculty member selected by student. Spring semester. Requires permission of faculty mentor & instructor and 3.0 QPA. Culminates in a written thesis. Counts for Writing Intensive credit and typically for Laboratory credit toward the major.
Prerequisites: BIO 6509 or BIO 6609
Corequisites: BIO 5100
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009
BIO 6940 -
Special topics
Description: Current topics in biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information will be available in the department office.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2006, Spring 1999, Spring 1996
BIO 6950 -
Advanced Topics in Biology
Description: More intensive coverage of current topics in biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 6952
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 6952 -
Advanced Topics Laboratory
Description: Lab to accompany Advanced Topics course. Topic to be determined by term. Three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 6950
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 6965 -
International Studies Biology
Description: Lecture/Laboratory course taken through International Studies Program.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007
BIO 7105 -
Vertebrate Ecology
Description: Ecology of vertebrates at individual and population levels, with emphasis on birds and mammals. Natural selection and adaptation; demography; life history ecology and evolution; behavioral ecology; speciation and species interactions; biodiversity and extinction; population viability; and endangered species management. Laboratory exercises, field trips, and student projects complement lecture material, with emphasis on collection and analysis of field data, and on familiarity with regional organisms, habitats, and conservation problems. Prerequisites: BIO 3012 or BIO 3255 or BIO 3405 or BIO 4305, or one equivalent course, or consent of instructor.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Spring 2005, Spring 2003, Spring 2001
BIO 7151 -
Biogeochemistry Lec
Description: For each of several elements of the periodic table, this course will focus on patterns of geological abundance, biotic and abiotic factors affecting solubility and therefore availability, and the role of each element in biological systems (deficiency, essentiality, toxicity). While the course will emphasize the essential elements, some attention will be paid to nonessential, but potentially toxic metals.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2001, Fall 1999, Fall 1997, Fall 1995
BIO 7152 -
Biogeochemistry Lab
Description: The course will provide an in-depth coverage of methods for the collection, preservation, and storage of water and soil samples, as well as methods for the biological, chemical, and physical characterization of water and soil samples.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites: BIO 7151
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Fall 2001, Fall 1999, Fall 1997, Fall 1995
BIO 7205 -
Comparative Physiology
Description: Physiological mechanisms used by vertebrates and invertebrates to survive in different environments. Laboratory to provide an in-depth study in a selected area of animal physiology. Prereq: A course in animal physiology or invertebrate zoology.
Prerequisites: BIO 3055 or BIO 3505
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Summer 2001, Spring 2000, Spring 1998, Spring 1996
BIO 7321 -
Immunology
Description: Fundamental principles underlying innate and adaptive immunity. Cellular and molecular mechanism of development and function of immune cells including lymphocytes and mechanisms related to self-tolerance, antigen processing and presentation, lymphocyte activation, lymphocyte death and generation of cullular and humoral immune response. Consequences of malfunctioning of the immune response and clinical implications discussed.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 7322 -
Immunology Laboratory
Description: Experimental methods used to analyze humoral and cell mediated immune responses. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of immune response, with the focus on the understanding of the rationale behind the methods used and its applicability. Develop skills in researching the literatire related to cellular and molecular immunology.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006
BIO 7401 -
History of Biology
Description: The development, organization and separation of the various branches of biology; the foremost contributors to the science; special emphasis given to taxonomy, physiology and evolution.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered:
BIO 7555 -
Molecular Ecol and Evol
Description: The application of molecular techniques to ecological and evolutionary questions. The lecture will emphasize the impact of molecular biology on advances in ecology and evolutionary biology. The laboratory will focus on applications of some molecular techniques in the examiniation of genetic variation present in field populations of field organisms. Prereqs: Undergraduates: genetics, molecular biology; Graduates: two of the following: genetics, evolution, ecology, or molecular biology.
Prerequisites: BIO 4505
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 1996
BIO 7601 -
Paleobiology
Description: An exploration of the rich historical data of the fossil record and what it reveals about evolutionary, ecological and biogeographic patterns and processes. Specific topics include the causes and consequences of speciation and extinction, and the effects of these processes on patterns of abundance and distribution through space and time. Prereq: Genetics and a course in either Ecology or Evolution.
Prerequisites: BIO 3351 and (BIO 3255 or BIO 4305)
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 1997, Fall 1995
BIO 7705 -
Plant Ecology
Description: Ecological principles are considered at the plant species, population, community, and ecosystem levels of organization. Topics discussed in detail include ecological plant physiology, succession, productivity of ecosystems, soils, nutrient cycling, the effects of disturbances on ecosystem structure and function, and the major vegetation types in North America. Field and laboratory studies complement the lecture material.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2002, Fall 2000, Fall 1998, Fall 1996
BIO 7755 -
Plant Ecophysiology
Description: Plant interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Lecture emphasizes plant Anatomical, Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical adaptations and acclimations determining plant and population survival, performance and distribution in dynamic ecosystems. Laboratory focuses on field methods and techniques culminating in student- driven, independent research projects.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Fall 2005, Fall 2003, Summer 2002
BIO 7801 -
Prac of Biostatistics
Description: Characterization of data, probability, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, the analysis of variance and the analysis of frequencies. The course will emphasize the interpretation of results and the use of the computing machinery.
Prerequisites: BIO 2105 and BIO 2106
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2001, Spring 1996
BIO 7905 -
Eukaryotic Microbiology
Description: The structure, function, and taxonomy of representative free living and parasite protozoa; methods of culturing protozoa and preparation of permanent slides in laboratory. Prereq: Invertebrate Zoology or consent of instructor.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2005, Fall 2003
BIO 7921 -
Sensory Biology
Description: Problems in the comparative sensory biology, sensory neuroethology and sensory ecology of vertebrates. Analysis of sensory environment, structure-function relationships in vertebrate sensory systems and neuroethological case studies. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Fall 2003, Spring 2002, Spring 2000
BIO 7940 -
Special Topics in Biolog
Description: Current topics in biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information will be available in the department office.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Summer 2009, Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Summer 2007
BIO 7950 -
Special Topics C/M/D Biology
Description: Current topics in cellular, molecular, and development biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered:
BIO 7955 -
Biodiversity & Systematics
Description: Philosophical, methodological and practical aspect of systematics, from species description to phylogeny reconstruction. The role of systematics in comparative biology and its applications in bioogeography, molecular biology, and other fields are investigated. Methods of biodiversity assessment and the implications of biodiversity data for conservation. Emphasis on the practical aspects of data collection, computer-assisted phylogeny reconstruction, and taxon identification.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 4.0
Last Offered: Spring 2008, Spring 2006, Spring 2004, Spring 2002
BIO 7960 -
Adv Topics: C/M/D Biology
Description: More intensive coverage of current topics in cellular, molecular, and developmental biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 7962 -
Cell, Molecular & Develop Lab
Description: Lab to accompany Advanced Topics or other 3-credit graduate course in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. Topic to be determined by term. Three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 7960
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008, Fall 2007
BIO 7970 -
Spec Topics: E/E/O Biology
Description: Current topics in ecological, evolutionary and organismal biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 2.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Summer 2007
BIO 7980 -
Adv Topics: E/E/O Biology
Description: More intensive coverage of current topics in ecological, evolutionary and organismal biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information available in the departmental office.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007
BIO 7982 -
Eco, Evol, & Organismal Lab
Description: Lab to accompany Advanced Topics or other 3-credit graduate course in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. Topic to be determined by term. Three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: BIO 7980
Credit Hours: 1.0
Last Offered: Fall 2008
BIO 7990 -
Seminar in Biomathematics
Description: Supervised study and research project incorporating mathematical and computational models for topics such as: pattern detection and pattern matching in DNA sequences; population growth and the dynamics of epidemics.
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Credit Hours: 3.0
Last Offered: Summer 1999, Summer 1998
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