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.
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.
Prerequisites: BIO 220 Examination of protein synthesis, DNA replication, gene expression, gene structure, and regulation of gene expression.
(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. Participation and course fee required.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisites: BIO 111 and BIO 330. Study of the evolution of vascular plants as revealed by anatomy and morphology.
(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. Course fee required.
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.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisites: BIO 220 and CHEM 331; recommend CHEM 481. Study of the structural and functional relationships among biological macromolecules, cell organelles, and cell processes.
Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 111 and consent of instructor. Study of assessment, curriculum development, theories of learning, pedagogical approaches and course reform in a laboratory context. Students taking this course will serve as undergraduate teaching assistants for BIO 110.
Prerequisite: BIO 111. Examination of the fundamental principles of conservation biology (biodiversity, habitat degradation, extenction, restoration, planning) with discussion of current topics (climate change, single species conservation, conservation genetics, landscape vs ecosystem conservation, sustainable development).
Prerequisite: BIO 220. History of evolutionary thought, evolution as a population genetics process, and reconstruction of evolutionary history using phylogenetic methodology.
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.
(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.
Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 360. Study of disturbance effects on ecosystem structure and function.
Prerequisite: Human Physiology which includes any of the following: BIO 246 or BIO 350 or BIO 552. Cell biology and/or biochemistry recommended. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prerequisites vary depending on the title and subject being offered. Advanced study for qualified undergraduates in an area of the biological sciences. Repeatable, under different subtitles, maximum of six credits.