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422 Immunology - 3 hours. An introduction to the concepts and applications of immunology. The course emphasizes the structure, function, regulation, and development of the immune system. Serology and immunopathology are included. (3-0) Sp Prereq: Biol 334, 375 and 382 highly recommended. Chem 354 required.
431 General
Endocrinology - 3 hours. The glands of internal secretion,
including their structure, biochemistry, and physiology. (3-0)
Prerequisites: Biology 333. Chemistry 254 recommended.
434 Macromolecules and Metabolism - 3 hours. Biological molecules, enzymology, intermediary metabolism, and regulation of biochemical processes from a functional context. The cellular and molecular basis of selected diseases and treatment are included. (3-0) Sp Prereq: Chem 241 or 354; Biol 334 highly recommended.
435 Molecular Biology Laboratory - 2 hours. A projectoriented laboratory course designed to provide experience in the preparation, fractionation, identification, and quantitation of biological material at the organelle and molecular level. (0-2) On demand. Prereq: Biol 434 or consent of instructor.
436 Molecular Biology Techniques - 4 hours. A project-oriented course focusing on the isolation, manipulation, analysis and expression of nucleic acids using molecular biology techniques. Techniques vary among projects and typically include DNA restriction, subcloning, PCR , primer design, DNA sequence analysis, blot analysis and introductory bioinformatics. Other techniques are used when appropriate. (2-2) On demand. Prereq: BIOL382, CHEM354 or 241, or consent of instructor.
442 Histology - 4 hours. In depth studies dealing with microscopic structures of principal animal tissues. (2-2) F Prereq: Biol 152.
451 Advanced Ecology - 4 hours. Principles of interrelationships between organisms and their abiotic and biotic environment. Emphasis is given to energy use and flow, population interactions, and community structure. (3-1) F, alternate years. Prereq: Biol 215, or consent of instructor.
461 Developmental Biology - 4 hours. Study of the progressive changes that occur within cells, tissues, and organisms during their life span. Development will be studied from the molecular, biochemical, genetic, morphological, and physiological levels. Emphasis is placed on experimental approaches to gene expression and its role in programming development. (3-1) Sp Prereq: Biol 334 and 382.
465 Plant Growth and Development - 4 hours. An examination of plant growth and development. Factors that affect development of the plant will be studied. The role of growth regulators, the environment, and genetics in plant growth regulation will be emphasized. The laboratory will have a strong investigative component. (3-1) F, alternate years. Prereq: Biol 151 and 382.
481 Organic Evolution - 3 hours. A discussion of the science of evolution and how evolutionary theory can explain the diversity of life on earth. Topics include evidence for macroevolution, the history of evolutionary thought, adaptation, population genetics, speciation, and human evolution. (3-0) F, Sp Prereq: Biol 215; Junior status in science or consent of instructor.
482
Molecular Biology
- 3
hours. Advanced topics in gene structure, expression, regulation,
maintenance, and modification. Examples selected from eucaryotic,
prokaryotic, and viral systems. Topics include the mapping, analysis, and
manipulation of genes; the organization, analysis, and expression of
genomes; and molecular genetic applications in forensics, agriculture, and
medicine. (3-0) Sp, alternate years.
Prereq: Biol 382 and Chem 241 or 354, or consent of instructor.
490 Undergraduate Teaching - 1 hour. A course designed to give practical experience to biology majors in teaching a laboratory class. Duties involve preparation, and set-up prior to class and answering student questions during the laboratory session. Design and administration of laboratory tests will be a component of preparation. Hours do not apply to the University Core Curriculum or the biology major. (1-0) F, Sp, Su Prereq: Consent of Department Chair.
491 Special Topics in
Biology - 1-4 hours. Course for biology majors in which
special topics are considered in an individual or seminar format.
F, Sp, Su Permission of instructor
required.
492 Special Problems in
Biology - 1-3 hours. Individual undergraduate research in an
area of common interest to student and instructor.
F, Sp, Su Permission of instructor required.
493 Biology Colloquium - 1 hour. This course will train students with research results to communicate those results to the scientific community as professionals. The focus of the course will be on rapid communication methods used in professional conferences and meetings. Oral and poster presentation methods will be covered. The culmination of this course will be a colloquium in which student participants will present their research to the biology department and the university at large. (1-0) Sp, on demand. Prereq: Biol 492 or co-requisite, permission of instructor required.
495 Senior Seminar in Biology - 1 hour. A seminar course in selected topics of current biological interest. (1-0) On demand. Consent of instructor required.
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