| BIO 0200 | Microbiology |
| Description: | Description not available. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2006 |
| BIO 0410 | Plant Physiology |
| Description: | Description not available. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2000 |
| BIO 0411 | Plant Physiology Lab |
| Description: | Description not available. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2000 |
| BIO 1057 | Intro to Occupational Therapy |
| Description: | Provide an understanding of the practice of Occupational Therapy through observation & readings in an independent study format. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 1101 | Biology |
| Description: | General principles, cells and energy, hereditary mechanisms, survey of organisms, evolution and ecological principles. For non-biologists who do not plan a more extensive study of biology. Open to VSB majors. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 1181 | Cell Biology and Genetics |
| Description: | The structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; microbial classification; control of microbial growth, principles of disease; pathogenic mechanisms; host defenses. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene organization and function; analysis of patterns of inheritance; recombinant DNA technology; linkage and genetic maps, genetic variation in human populations; inheritance, diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disease; cytogenetics; immunogenetics; cancer; developmental genetics. Open to Nursing majors. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| BIO 1205 | Human Anat & Physiology I |
| Description: | Basic concepts and laboratory studies of anatomy and physiology with presentation of overall morphology and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Open to Nursing majors. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 1206 | Human Anat & Physiol II |
| Description: | Continuation of Biology 1205. The structure and function of the blood, vascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Open to Nursing majors. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Summer 2009 , Spring 2009 |
| BIO 1303 | General Biology II |
| Description: | Description not available. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: |
| BIO 1505 | Biology for Today |
| Description: | Biology of cells, comparative animal physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, evolutionary biology and ecology. Experimental approaches used by biologists in problem solving. Writing assignments on the interpretation of science presented in the news media. Open to Arts sophomores. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 1555 | Environmental Science |
| Description: | Fundamentals of ecology; energy use and alternatives for the future; mineral resources; population, food nutrition, hunger; air and water pollution; pesticides; waste disposal; global warming; oil spills. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2003 , Spring 2002 , Spring 2001 , Summer 1998 |
| BIO 1605 | Heredity & Human Affairs |
| Description: | Genetic variation in humans and human populations including metabolic diseases, chromosomal aberrations and cancer. Genetic aspects of biotechnology, biodiversity and environmental hazards. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Summer 2009 , Spring 2009 |
| BIO 1625 | How Microbes Rule the World |
| Description: | How microbes benefit humans through the recycling of elements and their uses in food and fuel production, water purification and detoxification of wastes. Microbes as the causative agents of disease and as agents to produce lifesaving cures through biotechnology. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 1655 | Human Physiology - Body Works |
| Description: | The principles and mechanisms underlying how the human body functions, with emphasis on physical fitness. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 , Summer 2008 |
| BIO 1705 | Life in the Sea |
| Description: | Fundamentals of chemical, physical, and geological oceanography and their relationship to the evolution of marine organisms. The biology and ecology of marine algae, invertebrates, fishes and marine mammals. The ecological dynamics of marine habitats including saltmarshes, coral reefs and the deep sea. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 , Fall 2005 , Spring 2001 |
| BIO 1785 | Plants and Civilization |
| Description: | Introduction to basic plant structure and function, the roles of plants in ecosystems, and plant-human interactions (including water pollution, agriculture, human nutrition, herbal medicine). Laboratories include experiments that complement topics in lectures. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| BIO 1885 | Special Themes in Core Biology |
| Description: | A selected theme on some aspect of biology. Topics will be announced for upcoming semester. Specific information will be available in the department office. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2007 |
| BIO 1903 | Internship Elective |
| Description: | Open to BIO and BSC majors. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BSC Majors |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 1906 | Internship Elective |
| Description: | Open to BIO and BSC majors. 6.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BSC Majors |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 1909 | Internship Elective |
| Description: | Open to BIO and BSC majors. 9.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BSC Majors |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 , Fall 2005 , Fall 2004 |
| BIO 2101 | General Biology I |
| Description: | Description not available. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 2102 |
| Last Offered: | Summer 1995 |
| BIO 2102 | General Biology I Lab |
| Description: | Description not available. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 2101 |
| Last Offered: | Summer 1995 |
| BIO 2103 | General Biology II |
| Description: | Description not available. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 2104 |
| Last Offered: | Summer 1995 , Spring 1995 |
| BIO 2104 | General Biology II Lab |
| Description: | Description not available. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 2103 |
| Last Offered: | Summer 1995 , Spring 1995 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 or HON 1075 |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Summer 2009 , Spring 2009 |
| BIO 2993 | Internship |
| Description: | Open to BIO and BSC majors. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BSC Majors |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1705) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |
| BIO 2996 | Internship |
| Description: | Open to BIO and BSC majors. 6.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BSC Majors |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1705) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Summer 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| 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. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) and (BIO 3011) |
| Corequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Summer 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| BIO 3055 | Animal Physiology |
| Description: | The basic principles underlying how animals function and the mechanisms used to solve physiological problems. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Fall 2006 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| BIO 3225 | Intro to Electron Microscopy |
| Description: | Introduction to specimen production for and use of scanning and transmission electron microscopes. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2006 , Fall 2004 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Summer 2007 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) and (CHM 1151 and CHM 1103) or (CHM 1311 and CHM 1301) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2005 , Fall 2003 |
| BIO 3455 | Histology |
| Description: | The microscopic study and demonstration of cells, tissues and organ systems of the mammalian body. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| 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). 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 3605 | Microtechnique |
| Description: | The principles and basic methods of preparing specimens for microscopic study; major techniques and recent developments. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| Last Offered: |
| BIO 3651 | Non-vascular Plants |
| Description: | Physiology, comparative evolutionary trends, ecology, and morphology of Monera, photosynthetic Protists, Bryophytes, Fungi, and Lichens. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| Corequisites: | BIO 3801 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2006 , Summer 2006 , Fall 2004 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3595 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3351 and CHM 2211 and CHM 2212 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| BIO 4251 | Comp Endocrinology |
| Description: | Mechanisms of endocrine control of growth, metabolism, reproduction, adaptation, and behavior. The endocrine glands. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3055 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Spring 2007 , Spring 2006 , Spring 2005 |
| BIO 4252 | Comp Endocrinology Lab |
| Description: | Laboratory experience in endocrinology, demonstrative and analytical. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3055 |
| Corequisites: | BIO 4251 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Spring 2007 , Spring 2006 , Spring 2005 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3351 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3351 |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 , Spring 2006 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3351 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| 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: | |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2006 , Fall 2005 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3012 or BIO 3255 or BIO 4305 and BIO 4451 |
| Corequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2008 , Spring 2007 , Spring 2006 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3351 and CHM 2212 |
| Corequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3055 |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3255 |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , 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. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BIO Majors |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 6100 | Affiliation Study |
| Description: | Description not available. 0.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 6401 | BS/MS Independent Study 1 |
| Description: | Supervised laboratory/field research 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 6402 | BS/MS Independent Study 2 |
| Description: | Supervised laboratory/field research. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Summer 2009 , Spring 2009 |
| BIO 6403 | BS/MS Independent Study 3 |
| Description: | Supervised laboratory/field research. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 , Spring 2008 |
| BIO 6404 | BS/MS Independent Study 4 |
| Description: | Supervised laboratory/field research. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Fall 2007 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BIO Majors |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BSC Majors |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Corequisites: | BIO 6610 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , 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) 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BSC Majors |
| Prerequisites: | (BIO 2105 or HON 1075) and (BIO 2106 or HON 1076) |
| Corequisites: | BIO 6609 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , 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 typically for Laboratory credit toward the major. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BSC Majors |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 6509 or BIO 6609 |
| Corequisites: | BIO 5100 |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2006 , Spring 1999 |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 6952 | Advanced Topics Laboratory |
| Description: | Lab to accompany Advanced Topics course. Topic to be determined by term. Three hours laboratory per week. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to BIO Majors |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 6950 |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 , Spring 2008 |
| BIO 6965 | International Studies Biology |
| Description: | Lecture/Laboratory course taken through International Studies Program. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | NONE |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| Corequisites: | BIO 7151 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3055 or BIO 3505 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 4505 |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 3351 and (BIO 3255 or BIO 4305) |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2005 , Fall 2003 |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 2105 and BIO 2106 |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Summer 2009 , Summer 2008 , Spring 2008 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| 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. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2006 , Spring 2004 |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| 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. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 7960 |
| 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. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 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. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 7980 |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , 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. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Graduate students and qualified undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 1999 , Summer 1998 |
| BIO 8010 | Biomath Pedagogy Seminar |
| Description: | Supervised study to develop, test, and implement an interdisciplinary instructional module for use in a high school curriculum. Module incorporates mathematical and computational models for topics such as: pattern detection and pattern matching in DNA sequences; population growth and the dynamics of epidemics. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2002 , Summer 2001 , Summer 2000 , Summer 1999 |
| BIO 8051 | Advanced Bacteriology |
| Description: | Advanced bacterial genetics, including applications to medicine, biotechnology, and public health. Uses current literature and lab techniques to study molecular mechanisms driving lateral gene transfer in bacteria, the spread of antibiotic resistance and virulence factors, and methods for manipulating these mechanisms to analyze and engineer bacteria. Two lectures per week. Prereq. a previous course in microbiology, molecular biology, or genetics is helpful, but not required. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Spring 1998 , Spring 1996 |
| BIO 8052 | Adv Bacteriology Lab |
| Description: | Experimental studies in advanced bacterial genetics involving conjugative plasmid transfer, bacterial transformation, growth of bacterial viruses, construction of targeted mutations, and gene expression assays. Two lab periods per week. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 8051 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Spring 1998 , Spring 1996 |
| BIO 8101 | Molecular Genetics |
| Description: | Gene replication, transcription and translation; the regulation of gene expression; molecular aspects of gene recombination and genre interaction; critical analysis of research papers from the primary literature. Prereq: Undergraduate biochemistry or molecular biology. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2005 , Fall 2003 , Spring 2001 , Fall 1998 |
| BIO 8151 | Molecular Cell Biology |
| Description: | Fundamental cellular processes; information storage and transfer; energy transformation and utilization, metabolic control mechanisms; control of the intracellular environment 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2007 , Fall 2004 , Fall 2002 , Fall 2000 |
| BIO 8171 | Molecular Developmental BIO |
| Description: | Current cellular and moecular approaches to cell and tissue differentiation as regulating organogenesis will be assessed by analyzing experiments from primary literature with the final goal of presenting the analysis in the form of a grant application. Prerequisites: Genetics, and undergraduate course in cell, development, or molecular biology; the instructor may waive any of these preprequisites based on relevant work experience of the student. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2005 , Spring 2003 , Spring 1999 , Spring 1997 |
| BIO 8172 | Molecular Development Lab |
| Description: | Cell and tissue differentiation applied to organogenesis; review of primary literature with submission of a grant proposal. Labs: cell and molecular techniques; organ culture. Prerequisites: genetics; plus a cell, development, or molecular biology course; or permission of instructor. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | BIO 8295 |
| Corequisites: | BIO 8171 |
| Last Offered: |
| BIO 8205 | Electron Microscopy |
| Description: | Basic theory and operation of TEM and SEM will be covered. Specimen preparation, including fixation, embedding, trimming, thin-sectioning and staining, will be performed by the student. For SEM, critical point drying and sputter-coating of specimens will be done. Students will examine and photograph specimens for both TEM and SEM. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Spring 2007 , Spring 2005 , Spring 2003 |
| BIO 8251 | Endocrinology |
| Description: | A study of the molecular and physiological mechanisms by which hormones regulate homeostasis in animals. Prereq: A course in animal physiology with laboratory. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2000 , Summer 1999 , Fall 1998 , Fall 1996 |
| BIO 8252 | Endocrinology Lab |
| Description: | Selected experiments designed to illustrate fundamental principles in endocrinology. Biochemical and whole-animal experimentation will be included in the laboratories. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 8251 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2000 , Summer 1999 , Fall 1998 , Fall 1996 |
| BIO 8295 | Exptl Cell/Molec Methods |
| Description: | Experimental and analytical skills to address questions in the field of cellular and molecular biology. Instruction in experimental methods to analyze DNA, RNA and proteins central to the functioning of a cell. Analyses at both the cellular and the sub-cellular level. Development of skills in experimental design and literature research related to cellular and molecular biology and presentation skills. Students will propose their own hypotheses and design experiments. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| BIO 8455 | Population Genetics |
| Description: | The biology of natural and experimental populations; theoretical and experimental considerations of selection, the balancing selection/neutrality controversy; the mating system; temporal and spatial variation in fitness; coadaptation; population growth; interspecies interactions; the niche; population cycles. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2006 , Spring 2004 , Spring 2002 , Spring 2000 |
| BIO 8555 | Neurophysiology |
| Description: | Fundamental principles of neurophysiology including synaptic integration, sensory physiology and selected functional aspects of neurophysiology. The laboratory experiments will illustrate sensory, motor and integrative neurophysiology. Prereq: A course in physiology or consent of the instructor. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 1999 , Spring 1997 |
| BIO 8601 | Pharmacology |
| Description: | A study of the chemical, pharmacodynamic, and physiological properties of drugs. Experimental and therapeutic drugs will be discussed. Prereqs: Organic chemistry and a course in physiology or permission of the instructor. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 1999 , Fall 1997 , Fall 1995 |
| BIO 8602 | Pharmacology Lab |
| Description: | Selected experiments will be designed to illustrate behavioral, pharmacodynamic, and organismal actions of drugs. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 8601 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 1999 , Fall 1997 , Fall 1995 |
| BIO 8655 | Recombinant Gene Technology |
| Description: | Fundamental methods of analysis most commonly used in modern molecular biology: bacterial and phaze vectors, gene cloning, DNA and RNA preparation and analysis, screening of recombinant libraries, polymerase chain reaction, protein expression and in situ hybridization. Theoretical underpinning and application to contemporary research problems. Prerequisites: Organic chemistry and undergraduate genetics. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2006 , Spring 2004 |
| BIO 8705 | Virology |
| Description: | The structures and activities of animal, plant, and bacteria viruses; experimentation in handling, growing and assaying, with special emphasis on the tissue culture method. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2008 , Fall 2006 , Fall 2004 , Fall 2001 |
| BIO 8900 | Seminar |
| Description: | Attendance at departmental seminars and student presentations in small seminar groups. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 , Fall 2004 , Spring 2004 |
| BIO 8910 | BS/MS Res Prospectus & Thesis |
| Description: | Topics covered include library reference use, computer searching of scientific literature, presenting an effective seminar, preparing visual aids, word processing, publishing a scientific paper, and a review of the regulations that apply to radiation safety and radiosotope use. A thesis proposal will be developed in consultation with a research mentor. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Corequisites: | BIO 8920 |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| BIO 8920 | Research Prospectus |
| Description: | Topics covered include library reference use, computer searching of scientific literature, presenting an effective seminar, preparing visual aids, word processing, publishing a scientific paper, and radiation safety and radioisotope use. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| BIO 8940 | Adv Topics in Biology |
| Description: | Advanced topics in biology. Topics will be announced on a semester by semester basis. Specific information will be available in the Department office. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Summer 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| BIO 8941 | Adv Topics in Bio Lab |
| Description: | Description not available. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2008 , Spring 2007 , Spring 2006 |
| BIO 9007 | Directed Research I |
| Description: | Laboratory work and conferences dealing with a selected research problem. Prereq: Consent of chairperson. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |
| BIO 9008 | Directed Research II |
| Description: | Laboratory work and conferences dealing with a selected research problem. Prereq: Consent of chairperson. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |
| BIO 9080 | Thesis Continuation |
| Description: | This course is offered for 0 credits and is classified as a Thesis/Dissertation Continuation. This course is offered by the Biology Department, in the College of Sciences. 0.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |
| BIO 9102 | Graduate Biology Topics I |
| Description: | Basic studies in biological fields relevant to the research of graduate thesis students. Requires approval of thesis committee and relevant course instructor. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 9103 | Graduate Biology Topics II |
| Description: | Basic studies in biological fields relevant to the research of graduate thesis students. Requires approval of thesis committee and relevant course instructor. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 9104 | Graduate Biology Topics III |
| Description: | Basic studies in biological fields relevant to the research of graduate thesis students. Requires approval of thesis committee and relevant course insturctor. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 |
| BIO 9301 | Thesis Dir for BS/MS students |
| Description: | Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem. 1.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| BIO 9302 | Thesis Dir for BS/MS students |
| Description: | Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem. 4.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 , Spring 2006 |
| BIO 9303 | Thesis Dir for BS/MS students |
| Description: | Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 , Fall 2006 |
| BIO 9304 | Thesis Dir for BS/MS students |
| Description: | Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| BIO 9305 | Thesis Dir for BS/MS students |
| Description: | Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Fall 2009 , Spring 2009 , Fall 2008 , Fall 2007 |
| BIO 9306 | Thesis Dir for BS/MS students |
| Description: | Laboratory and library work dealing with a specific research problem. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Spring 2010 , Spring 2009 , Spring 2008 , Spring 2007 |
| BIO 9307 | Thesis Research I |
| Description: | Description not available. 2.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |
| BIO 9308 | Thesis Research II |
| Description: | Description not available. 3.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |
| BIO 9309 | Thesis Research III |
| Description: | Description not available. 5.0 credit(s) |
| Restrictions: | Restricted to graduate students |
| Prerequisites: | None. |
| Last Offered: | Summer 2010 , Spring 2010 , Fall 2009 , Summer 2009 |