2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

BIO 408 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles, maximum of six credits. S/U graded.

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BIO 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum of six credits per semester.

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BIO 425 Molecular Genetics

(3 lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 220. Examination of protein synthesis, DNA replication, gene expression, gene structure, and regulation of gene expression.

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BIO 438 Ornithology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: BIO 111. Study of the evolution, general biology, diversity, ecology and behaviors of birds. Laboratory emphasis will be on identification. Field trips required.

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BIO 440 Anatomy and Morphogenesis of Plants

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisites: BIO 111 and BIO 330. Study of the evolution of vascular plants as revealed by anatomy and morphology.

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BIO 442 Molecular and Cellular Laboratory

(2 Laboratory) Prerequisites: BIO 220 and concurrent or previous enrollment in either BIO 425 or BIO 450 Study of the theory and techniques currently used to investigate cells and molecules. Development of the laboratory and problem solving skills to successfully conduct experiments.

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BIO 448 Pathobiology

Prerequisites: BIO 220, BIO 341, and BIO 350. Causes and mechanisms of disease at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. Cellular homeostasis and adaptive mechanisms, histopathology, toxins/toxicants, infectious disease, senescence, and target tissues.

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BIO 450 Cell Physiology

(3 lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 220 and CHEM 331 and CHEM 331L; CHEM 481 or (CHEM 381 and CHEM 381L) recommended. Study of the structural and functional relationships among biological macromolecules, cell organelles, and cell processes.

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BIO 462 Conservation Biology

Prerequisite: BIO 111. Examination of the fundamental principles of conservation biology (biodiversity, habitat degradation, extinction, restoration, planning) with discussion of current topics (climate change, single species conservation, conservation genetics, landscape vs. ecosystem conservation, sustainable development).

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BIO 465 Evolution

Prerequisite: BIO 220. History of evolutionary thought, evolution as a population genetics process, and reconstruction of evolutionary history using phylogenetic methodology.

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BIO 466 Animal Physiological Ecology

(3 lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 360. Study of animal function and how environmental conditions influence the physiology of animals. Emphasis will be on vertebrate systems but invertebrates will be included.

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BIO 467 Animal Physiological Ecology Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 360, BIO 466 concurrently. Laboratory to accompany BIO 466 - animal physiological ecology. Includes instruction on the theory behind and use of physiological equipment/instruments and an examination of how environmental conditions affect animal function.

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BIO 468 Disturbance Ecology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 360. Study of disturance efects on ecosystem structure and function.

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BIO 476 Pharmacology

Prerequisite: Human Physiology which includes any of the following: BIO 246 or BIO 350 or BIO 552. A mechanistic study of pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs) and pharmaco dynamics (drug actions and interactions). Examples of important bioactive chemicals will be discussed.

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BIO 491 Seminar in Biological Sciences

(1 lecture) Invited speakers will present research topics in content biology and biology education. Graduate students will also present final defenses of their theses or dissertations.  Repeatable but maximum 1 credit counts toward upper division BIO electives. S/U graded.
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BIO 492 Internship in Biological Sciences

Consent of instructor required. On the job experience in professional areas under the supervision of an area specialist. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

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BIO 493 Clinical Internship in Biological Sciences

Prerequisite: BIO 220 and consent of instructor required. Juniors or above. On the job experience in a clinical setting under the supervision of an area specialist. A minimum of 37.5 hours of contact work is required per credit hour. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

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BIO 494 Practicum in College Biological Science Instruction

Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 111. Consent of instructor required. Gain experience assisting in teaching an introductory biological science laboratory. Repeatable, may be taken 3 times.

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BIO 495 Special Topics in Biology

Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 111. Advanced study for qualified undergraduates in an area of the biological sciences. Repeatable, under different subtitles, maximum of six credits.

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