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BIOL 1040 - Human Biology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Developmental reading and writing or ACT score 19 or higher
Corequisite: BIOL 1041 ;
Description: A course for non-science majors. A survey of human structure, function, evolution, and ecology. Topics covered include scientific methodology, biological chemistry, cells, tissues, organ systems, genetics and human development, evolution and ecology. BIOL 1040 will not serve as a prerequisite of upper level biology courses.
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BIOL 1041 - Human Biology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Completion of developmental reading and writing with a “C” or higher
Corequisite: BIOL 1040 ;
Description: Laboratory course for non-science majors, which is a survey of human structure, function, evolution, and ecology. Topics covered include scientific methodology, biological chemistry, cells, tissues, organ systems, genetics and human development, evolution and ecology. BIOL 1040 will not serve as a prerequisite of upper level biology courses.
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BIOL 1110 - General Biology I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Developmental or enhanced reading, writing and math with a “C” or higher.
Corequisite: BIOL 1111 ;
Description: A principles course for students majoring or minoring in biology or other sciences. Topics include scientific methodology, an overview of the physiological processes of living organisms including metabolism and energy transfer, concepts of inheritance and the nature of genes, and foundational concepts of evolution and ecology. A brief overview of the kingdoms of life and the rudiments of classification will be presented.
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BIOL 1111 - General Biology I lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Developmental or enhanced reading, writing and math with a “C” or higher or ACT score of 19 or higher
Corequisite: BIOL 1110 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a principles course for students majoring or minoring in biology or other sciences. Topics include scientific methodology, an overview of the physiological processes of living organisms including metabolism and energy transfer, concepts of inheritance and the nature of genes, and foundational concepts of evolution and ecology. A brief overview of the kingdoms of life and the rudiments of classification will be presented.
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BIOL 1120 - General Biology II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite: BIOL 1121 ;
Description: Continuation of Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1110). Topics include an overview of the evolutionary history of biological diversity and an introduction to plant and animal form and function including and an overview of plant, animal, protist, and fungus diversity.
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BIOL 1121 - General Biology II Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 1120 ;
Description: Laboratory component that is a continuation of BIOL 1111. Topics include an overview of the evolutionary history of biological diversity and an introduction to plant and animal form and function including an overview of plant, animal, protist, and fungus diversity.
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BIOL 1234 - Honors Seminar in Biology Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to University Honors Program or permission of instructor
Description: This honors course introduces students to topics of current research in Biology.
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BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Must have a test score of 4 in reading, writing, and math or complete all deficiencies.
Corequisite: BIOL 2011 ;
Description: Designed for students in health and human performance, psychology, nursing, and allied health programs. Structure and function of the human body with emphasis on cellular structure and function, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems will be discussed.
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BIOL 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Must have a test score of 4 in reading, writing, and math or complete all deficiencies.
Corequisite: BIOL 2010 ;
Description: Laboratory Component designed for students in health and human performance, psychology, nursing, and allied health programs. Structure and function of the human body with emphasis on cellular structure and function, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems will be discussed.
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BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 /2011 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 2021 ;
Description: Continuation of BIOL 2010. Treats the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems, water and electrolyte balance, human reproduction, growth, and development, and human genetics.
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BIOL 2021 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 /2011 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 2020 ;
Description: Laboratory component that is a continuation of BIOL 2011. Treats the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems, water and electrolyte balance, human reproduction, growth, and development, and human genetics.
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BIOL 2300 - Principles of Microbiology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology with a grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 2301 ;
Description: An introductory study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoan with particular emphasis on their relationship to infection and disease. Asepsis, immunity, sterilization, and special problems related to patients and hospitals. Completion of BIOL 2300 does not substitute for BIOL 3050 for a Biology major or minor.
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BIOL 2301 - Principles of Microbiology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology with a grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 2300 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the introductory study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoan with particular emphasis on their relationship to infection and disease. Asepsis, immunity, sterilization, and special problems related to patients and hospitals. Completion of BIOL 2300 does not substitute for BIOL 3051 for a Biology major or minor
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BIOL 2400 - Sustaining Biodiversity Credit Hours 4
Description: This course is an honors/service learning course that focuses on the relationship between sustainability and biodiversity, provides students an understanding of the interdisciplinary studies necessary for a sustainable biological future, and provides students a general science course that affords students an opportunity to relate their academic interests to science.
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BIOL 3000 - Biological Methods Credit Hours 3
Variable Credit Hours 0
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111
Corequisite: BIOl 3001
Description: Introduction to methods for conducting and interpreting biological research. Specific topics include: the scientific method; critical thinking; logic of hypothesis testing; basic experimental design; basic statistical methods; interpretation of primary scientific literature; acquisition, analysis, and presentation of scientific data.
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BIOL 3001 - Biological Methods Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite: BIOL 3000
Description: Introduction to methods for conducting and interpreting biological research. Specific topics include: the scientific method; critical thinking; logic of hypothesis testing; basic experimental design; basic statistical methods; interpretation of primary scientific literature; acquisition, analysis, and presentation of scientific data.
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BIOL 3050 - General Microbiology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 3051 ;
Description: Overview of the microbial world including a survey of the structure, functioning, and diversity of microorganisms. Introduction to the fundamental concepts of microbial physiology, molecular biology, metabolism, ecology, pathogenesis and immunology.
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BIOL 3051 - General Microbiology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 3050 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the overview of the microbial world including a survey of the structure, functioning, and diversity of microorganisms. Introduction to the fundamental concepts of microbial physiology, molecular biology, metabolism, ecology, pathogenesis and immunology.
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BIOL 3060 - Zoological Diversity Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Description: A comparative study of the taxonomy, functional morphology, development, ecology, and evolution of representative animals.
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BIOL 3061 - Zoological Diversity Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 3060 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a comparative study of the taxonomy, functional morphology, development, ecology, and evolution of representative animals.
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BIOL 3070 - Botanical Diversity Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 3071 ;
Description: A survey of algae, plants, and fungi, including comparative studies of structure, reproduction, evolution, ecology, and economic importance.
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BIOL 3071 - Botanical Diversity Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 3070 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on a survey of algae, plants, and fungi, including comparative studies of structure, reproduction, evolution, ecology, and economic importance.
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BIOL 3130 - Genetics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 or 2020 /2021 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite: BIOL 3131 ;
Description: Consideration of the principles underlying inheritance in plants and animals. Application of these principles to population dynamics. Concepts are taught through problems based on experimental data.
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BIOL 3131 - Genetics Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 or 2020 /2021 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 3130 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the consideration of the principles underlying inheritance in plants and animals. Application of these principles to population dynamics. Concepts are taught through problems based on experimental data.
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BIOL 3200 - Women and Science Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Eight hours of natural science with grades of “C” or better
Description: This course is an interdisciplinary survey of women in science. Contributions of women scientists to the natural sciences will be studied; and using this historical context, students will consider broad social questions such as: Do barriers still exist for women/girls in science? How do cultural biases impact the objectivity of scientific studies?
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BIOL 3330 - Principles of Evolution Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 3331 ;
Description: Designed to impart an understanding of the core concepts in modern evolutionary theory, and an appreciation of the central position that theory holds as a theme unifying all sub-disciplines of biology.
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BIOL 3331 - Principles of Evolution Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 3330 ;
Description: Laboratory component designed to impart an understanding of the core concepts in modern evolutionary theory, and an appreciation of the central position that theory holds as a theme unifying all sub-disciplines of biology.
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BIOL 3730 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 3731 ;
Description: Knowledge and interpretation which will enable the student to become proficient in isolating and identifying human pathogens. Bacterial isolation and morphology will be stressed.
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BIOL 3731 - Medical Microbiology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 3730 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on knowledge and interpretation which will enable the student to become proficient in isolating and identifying human pathogens. Bacterial isolation and morphology will be stressed.
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BIOL 3760 - Immunology and Serology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 2300 /2301 or 3050 /3051 or 3730 /3731 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: A comprehensive immunology course that includes the development, function, and failures of the immune system including the fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions and serologic procedures performed in the clinical laboratory.
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BIOL 3761 - Immunology and Serology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 2300/2301 or 3050/3051 or 3730/3731 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisite: BIOL 3760 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on a comprehensive immunology course that includes the development, function, and failures of the immune system including the fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions and serologic procedures performed in the clinical laboratory.
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BIOL 4020 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Information Systems Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4021 ;
Description: Students in the biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigative mapping, and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 4021 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Infromation Systems Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4020 ;
Description: Laboratory component for biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigative mapping, and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences
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BIOL 4030 - Plant Systematics Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: Biol 5030
Prerequisite: Biol 1110/1111 and Biol 3070/3071. Students are encouraged to take Biol 4050/4051 first.
Corequisite: Biol 4031
Description: This course presents an integrative approach to plant systematics. Topics include principles of plant systematics (i.e., phylogeny, botanical taxonomy and classification, nomenclature, history) and a strong focus on the morphological characteristics of the major plant families of eastern North America. During this class, students will become familiar with contemporary literature and develop an understanding of how plant systematics is informed by herbarium-related research, field work, and lab-based research.
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BIOL 4031 - Plant Systematics Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Biol 1110/1111 and Biol 3070/3071. Students are encouraged to take Biol
4050/4051 first.
Corequisite: Biol 4030
Description: This lab course presents an integrative approach to plant systematics. Topics include principles of plant systematics (i.e., phylogeny, botanical taxonomy and classification, nomenclature, history) and a strong focus on the morphological characteristics of the major plant families of eastern North America. During this class, students will become familiar with contemporary literature and develop an understanding of how plant systematics is informed by herbarium-related research, field work, and lab-based research.
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BIOL 4050 - Field Botany Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4051 ;
Description: A study of local vascular plants with emphasis on identification, the use of manuals, preparation of collections, and distinguishing features of the major groups.
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BIOL 4051 - Field Botany Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4050 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the study of local vascular plants with emphasis on identification, the use of manuals, preparation of collections, and distinguishing features of the major groups.
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BIOL 4070 - Animal Behavior Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4071 ;
Description: Students in the biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigative mapping, and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 4071 - Animal Behavior Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4070 ;
Description: Laboratory component for students in the biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigative mapping, and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 4080 - General Ecology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4081 ;
Description: A survey of basic ecological principles and processes and their application of the welfare of humans and their environment. Lecture and laboratory activities focus on understanding ecosystem dynamics. Includes statistical analysis of field-collected data.
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BIOL 4081 - General Ecology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4080 ;
Description: Laboratory Component for the survey of basic ecological principles and processes and their application of the welfare of humans and their environment. Lecture and laboratory activities focus on understanding ecosystem dynamics. Includes statistical analysis of field-collected data.
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BIOL 4100 - Biostatistics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1730 or higher and two upper biology courses with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4101 ;
Description: Statistical methods in biological research. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics, frequency distributions and analyses, analysis of variance, linear regression, correlation, nonparametric analogues to parametric methods, relationships between experimental design and data analysis used in hypothesis testing. Selected multivariate analysis, statistical re-sampling methods, and data reduction techniques discussed. Computer use emphasized.
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BIOL 4101 - Biostatics Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: MATH 1730 or higher and two upper biology courses with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4100 ;
Description: Laboratory Component focusing on statistical methods in biological research. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics, frequency distributions and analyses, analysis of variance, linear regression, correlation, nonparametric analogues to parametric methods, relationships between experimental design and data analysis used in hypothesis testing. Selected multivariate analysis, statistical re-sampling methods, and data reduction techniques discussed. Computer use emphasized.
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BIOL 4110 - Animal Physiology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061 and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4111 ;
Description: A survey of animal physiology with emphasis on mammalian systems. The molecular and cellular aspects of physiology as they relate to the function of the organisms are considered. All major systems are discussed.
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BIOL 4111 - Animal Physiology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061 and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4110 ;
Description: Laboratory component for a survey of animal physiology with emphasis on mammalian systems. The molecular and cellular aspects of physiology as they relate to the function of the organisms are considered. All major systems are discussed.
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BIOL 4120 - Plant Physiology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one eight-hour Chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
Description: Principal physiological processes of plants including mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, water relation, translocation, respiration, growth hormones, photo physiology, and biological function of nucleic acids and proteins.
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BIOL 4121 - Plant Physiology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one eight-hour Chemistry sereis with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4120 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the principal physiological processes of plants including mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, water relation, translocation, respiration, growth hormones, photo physiology, and biological function of nucleic acids and proteins.
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BIOL 4160 - Human Physiology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: (BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 ) and CHEM 1110 /1111 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4161 ;
Description: The molecular and cellular aspects of human physiology as they relate to the regulation of homeostasis, cellular metabolism, the nervous system, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. BIOL 4160 does not fulfill the physiology requirement for the biology major or minor.
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BIOL 4161 - Human Physiology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: (BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 ) and CHEM 1110/1111 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4160 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the molecular and cellular aspects of human physiology as they relate to the regulation of homeostasis, cellular metabolism, the nervous system, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. BIOL 4160/4161 does not fulfill the physiology requirement for the biology major or minor.
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BIOL 4200 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4201 ;
Description: The study of morphology and physiology of development with a focus on genetic and molecular mechanisms in a wide variety of model organisms.
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BIOL 4201 - Developmental Biology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4200 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the study of morphology and physiology of development with a focus on genetic and molecular mechanisms in a wide variety of model organisms.
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BIOL 4230 - Advanced Topics in Genetics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 3130 /3131 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4231 ;
Description: A course designed to explore current topics in genetics and regulation of gene expression. Concepts are taught through literature review and experimental problems.
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BIOL 4231 - Advanced Topics in Genetics Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 3130 /3131 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Description: Laboratory component designed to explore current topics in genetics and regulation of gene expression. Concepts are taught through literature review and experimental problems.
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BIOL 4300 - Bacteriology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4301 ;
Description: An introduction to each of the 10 groups of bacteria. Major emphasis will be placed on those groups that greatly affect humans through their beneficial or harmful attribute
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BIOL 4301 - Bacteriology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4300 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on an introduction to each of the 10 groups of bacteria. Major emphasis will be placed on those groups that greatly affect humans through their beneficial or harmful attribute.
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BIOL 4330 - Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4331 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the study of the aquatic environment. Materials covered will include concepts and methods of analyses of the physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing aquatic life and water quality. Kinds and sources of pollution, as well as methods of pollution control, will be emphasized.
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BIOL 4331 - Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4330 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the study of the aquatic environment. Materials covered will include concepts and methods of analyses of the physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing aquatic life and water quality. Kinds and sources of pollution, as well as methods of pollution control, will be emphasized.
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BIOL 4340 - Algal Ecology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4341 ;
Description: A study of structure, evolution, ecology, and physiology of algae. Students will learn methodologies needed to use ecological characteristics of algae as indicators of environmental health.
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BIOL 4341 - Algal Ecology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4340 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the study of structure, evolution, ecology, and physiology of algae. Students will learn methodologies needed to use ecological characteristics of algae as indicators of environmental health.
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BIOL 4350 - Field Zoology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4351 ;
Description: A survey of the native vertebrate animals, with emphasis on collection, preservation, identification, and taxonomic relationships.
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BIOL 4351 - Field Zoology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4350 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on a survey of the native vertebrate animals, with emphasis on collection, preservation, identification, and taxonomic relationships.
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BIOL 4400 - Teaching Science in High School Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Provisional admission to Teacher Education
Description: Emphasis is placed on providing pre-service secondary science teachers with the opportunity to develop and present brief laboratory activities, teach selected concepts to peers, and prepare written activities that promote critical thinking and meet the needs of students with diverse learning preferences. Preparation of a 2-3 week teaching unit and 30 hours of field experience are required.
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BIOL 4410 - Reproductive Physiology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course; and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4411 ;
Description: A study of animal reproductive physiology. Emphasis will be placed on vertebrate physiology but selected topics in invertebrate reproductive physiology will be discussed as well.
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BIOL 4411 - Reproductive Physiology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course; and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4410 ;
Description: Laboratory component for the study of animal reproductive physiology. Emphasis will be placed on vertebrate physiology but selected topics in invertebrate reproductive physiology will be discussed as well.
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BIOL 4440 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: (BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 ) and one upper division biology course; and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4441 ;
Description: The fundamental role of macromolecules and cell ultra structure in mediating such cellular activities as permeability, excitability, secretion, cell-cell communications, and energy transduction. The function of the cell at the molecular level is emphasized.
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BIOL 4441 - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: (BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 ) and one upper division biology course; and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4440 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the fundamental role of macromolecules and cell ultra structure in mediating such cellular activities as permeability, excitability, secretion, cell-cell communications, and energy transduction. The function of the cell at the molecular level is emphasized.
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BIOL 4450 - Biotechnology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4451 ;
Description: This course provides students with practical experience using current molecular skills in addition to didactic learning. The course is laboratory intensive, as students gain “hands on” training in one of the world’s fastest growing job markets, biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic concepts involving genetic engineering and proteomics.
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BIOL 4451 - Biotechnology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4450 ;
Description: Laboratory Component for this course provides students with practical experience using current molecular skills in addition to didactic learning. The course is laboratory intensive, as students gain “hands on” training in one of the world’s fastest growing job markets, biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic concepts involving genetic engineering and proteomics.
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BIOL 4480 - Genomics and Bioinformatics Credit Hours 3
Variable Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: BIOL 5480, Graduate Genomics/Bioinformatics
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: BIOL 4481, Genomics and Bioinformatics Lab
Pre/Corequisite None
Description: A research-based course where students will learn how to annotate genomes using different computer programs such as DNA Master, Phamerator, Starterator, phagesdb Blast, NCBI Blast, GeneMark, HHPred, tRNAScan-SE, Aragorn, and PECAAN. Students will characterize and investigate genomes, including gene calling, functional assignments, and preparing final submission files that meet GenBank requirements.
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BIOL 4481 - Genomics and Bioinformatics Lab Credit Hours 1
Variable Credit Hours 1
Dual Listed: BIOL 5481, Graduate Genomics/Bioinformatics Lab
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: BIOL 4480, Genomics/Bioinformatics Lecture
Pre/Corequisite None
Description: A research-based, hands-on practical course where students will annotate genomes using different computer programs and will submit their annotations to GenBank (the National Center for Biotechnology Information - NCBI). Students will characterize and investigate genomes, including gene calling, functional assignments, and preparing final submission files that meet NCBI requirements.
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BIOL 4500 - Research Credit Hours 1 to 4
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 4
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, minimum 3.0 average in Biology; 16 hours of 3000-4999 level biology courses.
Description: This course is offered for those who desire to pursue a special study of some biological problems beyond what is possible in regular courses. The student is expected to select and plan a research problem and pursue it to some state of completion. The data are to be written in acceptable scientific form and available for a seminar. Maximum of eight hours.
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BIOL 4540 - Plant Ecology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4541 ;
Description: An overview of the field of plant ecology, including topics in plant population biology, species interactions, plant environment interactions, and community structure. Investigations will take place in the field and in the laboratory.
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BIOL 4541 - Plant Ecology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4540 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the overview of the field of plant ecology, including topics in plant population biology, species interactions, plant environment interactions, and community structure. Investigations will take place in the field and in the laboratory.
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BIOL 4550 - Ichthyology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061 and one other upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4551 ;
Description: A survey of fish diversity including study of their systematic relationships, evolutionary history, ecology, distribution, behavior, and morphology with an emphasis on the ichthyofauna of the Southeastern United States and identification of local taxa and families of the world.
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BIOL 4551 - Ichthyology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061 and one other upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Description: Laboratory component focused on the survey of fish diversity including study of their systematic relationships, evolutionary history, ecology, distribution, behavior, and morphology with an emphasis on the ichthyofauna of the Southeastern United States and identification of local taxa and families of the world.
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BIOL 4560 - Aquatic Macroninvertebrates Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 4561 ;
Description: An investigation of the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates through the study of the taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution of selected taxa. Emphasis on freshwater forms of Southeastern U.S.
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BIOL 4561 - Aquatic Macroninvertebrates Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: BIOL 4560 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on an investigation of the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates through the study of the taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution of selected taxa. Emphasis on freshwater forms of Southeastern U.S.
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BIOL 4600 - Parasitology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: (BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 ) and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4601 ;
Description: A survey of the parasitic protozoan, helminths, and arthropods affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed on morphology, life-cycles, host- parasite relationships, methods of reproduction, transmission, and control.
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BIOL 4601 - Parasitology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: (BIOL 1120 /1121 or 2020 /2021 ) and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4600 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the survey of the parasitic protozoan, helminths, and arthropods affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed on morphology, life-cycles, host- parasite relationships, methods of reproduction, transmission, and control.
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BIOL 4620 - Ornithology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4621 ;
Description: A study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life history and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
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BIOL 4621 - Ornithology Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4620 ;
Description: Laboratory Component focusing on the study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life history and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
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BIOL 4630 - Mammalogy Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4631 ;
Description: A survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world. Includes laboratory and field trips.
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BIOL 4631 - Mammalogy Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061 with a grade of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4630 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world. Includes laboratory and field trips.
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BIOL 4650 - Field Study Biogeography and Biodiversity Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111 and four hours of upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
Description: This field course will examine the biogeography, biodiversity and changing landscape of various regions. Focus will be given to rare ecosystems as well as unique geographic regions.
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BIOL 4700 - Topics in Biology Credit Hours 1 to 3
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 and one of upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Description: Special courses or workshops in selected topics of biology. Specific topics may be developed by faculty or by students in consultation with a faculty member. This course may be repeated for a cumulative total of 9 credit hours.
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BIOL 4740 - Conservation Biology Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: Listed with graduate Conservation Biology BIOL 5740
Prerequisite: A “C” or higher in BIOL 3000/3001
Corequisite: BIOL 4741
Pre/Corequisite BIOL 4080/4081
Description: A survey of how we define biodiversity, the biogeography of biodiversity, the challenges facing biodiversity, ways to conserve biodiversity globally, and current tools used to assess and conserve biodiversity. This course will emphasize quantitative methods in Conservation Biology and critical thinking to solve real-world problems.
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BIOL 4741 - Conservation Biology Lab Credit Hours 1
Dual Listed: Listed with graduate Conservation Biology BIOL 5741
Prerequisite: A “C” or higher in BIOL 3000/3001
Corequisite: BIO 4740
Pre/Corequisite BIOL 4080/4081
Description: Laboratory course associated with BIOL 4730. A survey of biodiversity and the biogeography of biodiversity. Students will learn current tools used to assess diversity as they examine the challenges facing biodiversity and investigate methods to conserve global biodiversity. This course will emphasize quantitative methods in Conservation Biology and critical thinking to solve real-world problems.
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BIOL 4810 - Wildlife Management Internship Credit Hours 15
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year clinical phase of the Medical Technology program or permission of program director;
Description: One semester of on-the-job experience in various phases of wildlife or fisheries management. Students are assigned as trainees to an APSU-approved agency.
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BIOL 4820 - Environmental Education Internship Credit Hours 15
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and permission of instructor
Description: One semester of on-the-job experience in planning and implementing environmental education programs. Students are assigned as trainees to an APSU-approved agency.
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BIOL 4915 - Seminar in Biology Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Junior standing;
Description: The students will evaluate and critique research presentations by professionals and biology graduate students. This course may be taken twice for credit.
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CECA 3000 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts Credit Hours
Description: An introduction to the concepts and practices of interdisciplinary Arts. Topics covered include artistic collaboration across disciplines, the performance/audience connection, arts criticism, and interdisciplinary arts production.
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CECA 3050 - Funding Artistic Endeavors Credit Hours
Description: The course provides the student a theoretical foundation of entrepreneurs and opportunities to meet practicing entrepreneurs who melded art and entrepreneurship into a rewarding career. Students will be exposed to basic financial principles for start-ups, business models, and examples of successful art entrepreneurs.
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CECA 4000 - Seminar in Interdisciplinary Arts Credit Hours
Description: This capstone course allows students to work collaboratively towards a final production that includes elements of Creative Writing, Music, Art, and Theatre/Dance.
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CHEM 1010 - Introductory Chemistry I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Developmental reading, writing, and math.
Corequisite: CHEM 1011 ;
Description: The nature of matter and energy, the developments of chemical technology, and the interaction of this technology with humans and their environment. Topics include atomic structure, energy in matter, chemical bonding and molecular structure, solutions, acid-base reactions and redox reactions. (Suggested for non-science majors.)
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CHEM 1011 - Introductory Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours 1
Corequisite: CHEM 1010 ;
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the nature of matter and energy, the developments of chemical technology, and the interaction of this technology with humans and their environment. Topics include atomic structure, energy in matter, chemical bonding and molecular structure, solutions, acid-base reactions and redox reactions. (Suggested for non-science majors.)
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CHEM 1020 - Introductory Chemistry II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 /1011 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: CHEM 1021 ;
Description: Basic organic chemistry, synthetic polymers, biochemistry, air and water pollution, consumer chemistry and energy sources. (Suggested for non-science majors.)
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CHEM 1021 - Introductory Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 /1011 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: CHEM 1020 ;
Description: Laboratory component which focuses on the basic organic chemistry, synthetic polymers, biochemistry, air and water pollution, consumer chemistry and energy sources. (Suggested for non-science majors.)
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CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours 3
Corequisite: CHEM 1111 ;
Pre/Corequisite MATH 1730 or higher math class.
Description: Fundamental laws and theories; elements, compounds, and mixtures; atomic structure; kinetic theory and gas laws; chemical calculations, and chemistry of solutions.
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CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours 1
Corequisite: CHEM 1110
Description: Laboratory component focusing on the fundamental laws and theories; elements, compounds, and mixtures; atomic structure; kinetic theory and gas laws; chemical calculations, and chemistry of solutions.
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CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 /1111 , MATH 1730 with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: CHEM 1121 ;
Description: Acids, bases and salts; kinetics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics; descriptive chemistry, organic chemistry; nuclear chemistry.
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