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BIOL 114 GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB 1 HOURS GEN ED DL A laboratory course correlated with BIOL 113 for non-science majors emphasizing the scientific process, biological concepts and biological organization. Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 115 GENERAL BIOLOGY 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 BIOL 116 BIOL FOR ELEM TEACHERS 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 BIOL 117 LAB BIOL/ELEM TEACHERS 1 HOURS GEN ED D1 DL BIOL 120 BIOL CONC CELLS METAB GENETICS 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 Corequisite: BIOL 121 Introductory course in biology that emphasizes cellular organization and processes, metabolism, DNA structure and replication, and Mendelian and population genetics. BIOL 121 BIOL CONC CELL METAB GENET LAB 1 HOURS GEN ED D1 DL Corequisite: BIOL 120 Introductory laboratory in biology that emphasizes the experimental aspects of cellular organization and processes, metabolism, DNA structure and replication, and Mendelian and population genetics. . BIOL 122 BIOL CONC EVOL DIV ECOL 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 Corequisite - BIOL 123 Introductory course in biology that emphasizes evolutionary patterns and processes, diversity of life (bacteria, archaea, protists, plants, fungi, and animals), ecological principles, and conservation and management. BIOL 123 BIOL CONC EVOL DIV ECOL LAB 1 HOURS GEN ED DL Corequisite BIOL 122 Introductory laboratory in biology for science majors that emphasizes the experimental aspects of evolutionary patterns and processes, diversity of life (bacteria, archaea, protists, plants, fungi, and animals), ecological principles, and conservation and management. BIOL 131 HUMAN ANATOMY and PHYSIOL 0-4 HOURS GEN ED D1 DL A basic anatomy and physiology course designed for students in physical education and health science careers. Emphasis is placed upon the concept of homeostasis and relationship of structure and function. (Gen Ed D-1-- DL) BIOL 150 BIOTECHNOLOGY CORE I 5 HOURS Student-directed learning emphasizing structure and function of molecules, cells and tissues, basic research skills, basic computing in biology, and history of biology. Lab fee required. BIOL 151 BIOTECHNOLOGY CORE II 5 HOURS Student-directed learning emphasizing: origin of life and evolutionary process, genomics and inheritance, bioenergetics and carbon flow, basic research skills, and bioethics. Lab fee required. BIOL 153 BIOTECHNOLOGY MODULE 1 HOURS Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor Biotechnology core modules as taught in BIOL 150 and BIOL 151. Lab fee required. May be repeated for a total of 10 credits. BIOL 157 LAB GENERAL BIOLOGY 1 HOURS BIOL 175 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE-BIOLOGY 2 HOURS Prerequisite: For beginning college freshmen or transfer students with fewer than 24 semester hours of credit. Transition to university experience. Topics include study skills, critical thinking skills, library education, exploration of majors and careers, degree programs, campus resources, and personal development. Special attention is given to educational requirements, careers, and resources in the field of biology. BIOL 199 INTRO TO RESEARCH 1 HOURS Introduces students to research through laboratory rotations. Each student will participate in 2 different rotations with 2 different faculty members. Pass/Fail grading. BIOL 204 INTRO/CLINICAL LAB SCI 1 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120, BIOL 121 or an equivalent course. To introduce students to the profession of clinical laboratory science, also known as medical technology. Attention will also be given to the roles of other professionals who work with the technologists as a team to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. BIOL 207 GEN MICROBIOLOGY 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 An introduction to microorganisms and their importance to humans (for non-biology majors). Approximately one third of the course is devoted to each of the three major areas of microbiology: organismal, environmental, and medical. Lecture, three hours. (May be taken with or without the correlated laboratory course, BIOL 208, dependent upon the student's curriculum requirements). BIOL 208 LAB GEN MICROBIOLOGY 1 HOURS GEN ED D1 DL Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 207. A laboratory course correlated with BIOL 207. Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 220 INTRO TO MOL and CELL BIOL 3 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 221 Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 and CHEM 120/CHEM 121 Introduction to molecular and cell structure, relating molecular structure and function to cell structure and function. Special emphasis on protein and nucleic acid structure and function and their role in coordinating cellular activities. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 221 LAB MOL CELL BIOL 1 HOURS Co-requisite: BIOL 220. Laboratory course presenting fundamental techniques for the isolation and characterization of biological molecules, with an emphasis on proteins and nucleic acids. Laboratory two hours. BIOL 222 PLANT BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY 3 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 223 Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 Survey of cyanobacteria, algae and plants with an emphasis on anatomy, morphology, development, physiology and evolutionary adaptations. BIOL 223 PLANT BIOL AND DIVERSITY LAB 1 HOURS Corequisite or prerequisite: BIOL 222. A laboratory course correlated with BIOL 222. Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 224 ANIMAL BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY 3 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 225 Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 Survey of animal phyla and major classes with emphasis upon morphological adaptations and biological systems that have evolved to maintain organismal and population homeostasis. BIOL 225 ANIMAL BIOL AND DIVERSITY LAB 1 HOURS Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 224. A laboratory course correlated with BIOL 224. Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 226 MICROBIAL BIOL AND DIVERSITY 3 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 227 Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 A study of morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics of important groups of bacteria. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 227 MICROBIAL BIOL DIVERSITY LAB 1 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 226 A laboratory course correlated with BIOL 309. Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 230 INTRO RECOMB GENETICS 0-3 HOURS BIOL 231 ADV HUMAN ANAT and PHYSIOL 0-4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 131 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent. Human anatomy and physiology for health science career students emphasizing an integrated organ systems approach to body function. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 232 WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MGMT 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120 and BIOL 121 and BIOL 122 and BIOL 123 or permission of instructor in place of any or all prerequisites. Examination of the principles of wildlife ecology and management, including population regulation, habitat management, wildlife diseases and conservation. Primarily for those interested in a career involving wildlife. BIOL 240 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 0-4 HOURS BIOL 275 COLLOQUIA 1-3 HOURS Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor Issues of contemporary, historical or intellectual significance in Biology, often with ethical implications will be weighed and debated. May not be used to satisfy the general education requirement in natural sciences. May be repeated with a maximum of 3 hours counting for the Biology or Investigative Biotechnology major. BIOL 280 INTRO/ENVIRONMENTAL SCI 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 An introductory course devoted to the study of environmental issues. A general understanding of application of science to solution of contemporary environmental problems. Lecture, three hours.(Cross-listed with AGRI 280, CHEM 280, ENV 280, GEOG 280, and PH 280). BIOL 283 INTRODUCTORY BIOSTATS 4 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 and MATH 118 Introduction to statistical techniques and experimental design applied to the biological sciences. Probability and distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing and statistical inference using t-statistics, regression, ANOVA, chi-square, non-parametic tests. Use of computers and analysis of real data are emphasized. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 295 INTRO RESEARCH METHOD 1 HOURS To familiarize Ogden Research Scholars and other research oriented students with the fundamentals of choosing a research topic, performing a bibliographical search on a subject, classification of instruments, data taking, data reduction, professional ethics and other research oriented topics. The common points of research methodology in the different scientific areas will be accentuated. Examples will be drawn from the various disciplines. Use of computers will be emphasized. (Course does not count towards any major or minor). BIOL 300 GENETICS/HUMAN AFFAIRS 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 A course in basic hereditary principles for non-science majors. Emphasis is placed upon the application of genetic information to the life of humans, including its biological, medical, social, and evolutionary implications. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 301 ECOLOGY/HUMAN AFFAIRS 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 BIOL 302 HUMAN BIOLOGY 3 HOURS GEN ED D1 A survey of body systems with special emphasis on human reproduction, embryological development and infectious diseases. Designed for non-science majors. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 309 BACTERIOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 220. Corequisite: BIOL 310. A study of morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics of important groups of bacteria. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 310 LAB BACTERIOLOGY 1 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 309. A laboratory course correlated with BIOL 309. Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 311 INFECTION/IMMUNITY 3 HOURS BIOL 312 BIOINFORMATICS 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 150 or BIOL 120 or BIOL 113 and BIOL 283 or MATH 329 or MATH 203 or STAT 301. Presentation of the theoretical underpinnings and the computational methods of nucleic acid and protein sequence analyses used in genomic work. An associated laboratory component will provide project-based application of these methods. BIOL 315 ECOLOGY 0-4.5 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 222/BIOL 223 or BIOL 224/BIOL 225 or BIOL 226/BIOL 227 A study of the fundamental principles of the ecology. Laboratory work includes field research and computer techniques for analysis and synthesis. A field trip may be required. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours. BIOL 317 PLANT PATHOLOGY 0-3 HOURS BIOL 318 BIOLOGY LAB ELEM TEACHER 0-1 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 113 or equivalent and at least junior standing. A laboratory course for Elementary Education majors emphasizing the scientific process, highlighting classical and current topics of biological importance, and demonstrating relatively simple and economical means to reveal fundamental biological principles to elementary school students. Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 319 INTRO TO MOL AND CELL BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 322 Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 and CHEM 120/CHEM 121 Introduction to molecular and cell structure, relating molecular structure and function to cell structure and function. Special emphasis on protein and nucleic acid structure and function and their role in coordinating cellular activities. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 320 INTRO/RECOMB GENETICS 0-3 HOURS BIOL 321 COMPARATIVE ANATOMY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224-225. A comparative study of the morphology and relationships of the organ systems of some typical vertebrates. Lecture three hours; laboratory, four hours. BIOL 322 INTRO TO MOL AND CELL BIO LAB 1 HOURS Co-requisite: BIOL 319. Laboratory course presenting fundamental techniques for the isolation and characterization of biological molecules, with an emphasis on proteins and nucleic acids. Laboratory two hours. BIOL 323 EMBRYOLOGY 0-4 HOURS BIOL 324 HISTOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224-225. A study of the microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues and organs. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. BIOL 325 INSECT BIODIVERSITY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123, or consent of instructor. Study of insects, the most diverse group of animals, including their unusual morphology, behavior, ecology, and evolutionary relationships. Laboratory activities include required off-campus trips to regional habitats and surveys of global insect groups. BIOL 326 ORNITHOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 A study of the general characteristics, economic importance, history, structure, classification, and identification of birds. Lectures and field trips. BIOL 327 GENETICS 0-4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 A study of the fundamental principles of heredity as applied in eukaryotic organisms. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 328 IMMUNOLOGY 0-4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 221 or BIOL 319 and BIOL 322 or BIOL 327 An introductory study of the vertebrate immune system and its relationship to organismic integrity. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 329 BASIC PATHOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 131; HE 290. An introductory study of the functional changes that characterize a disease syndrome and the relationship of these to diagnosis, treatment, care, and prognosis. (Open to healthcare information systems students only.) Lecture, three hours. BIOL 330 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 224/BIOL 225 and CHEM 120/CHEM 121 Examination of the general principles by which animals function. Major organ systems of animals are explored with emphasis on the communication and interactions between them. Numerous vertebrate and invertebrate systems are used to illustrate physiological concepts. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 331 LAB ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 1.5 HOURS Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 330. A laboratory course that emphasizes experimental design and hypothesis testing, along with classic and modern techniques used in animal physiology. Laboratory, three hours. BIOL 333 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY I 3 HOURS BIOL 334 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 Examination of the evolutionary basis of behavior in animals. Topics include genetic and physiological basis of behavior, communication, animal cognition, migration, foraging, predator avoidance, courtship and mate choice, and sociality. BIOL 335 NEUROBIOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120 and BIOL 121 and BIOL 122 and BIOL 123; or consent of the instructor. Description: The nervous system is described at the molecular, cellular and systemic level. Topics include the structure of neurons, how neurons transmit signals, sensory systems, brain organization, and neural development, as well as how these principles affect behavior and health. BIOL 340 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 0-4 HOURS BIOL 341 BIOL OF VASCULAR PLANTS 0-4 HOURS BIOL 344 BIOLOGY OF AGING 3 HOURS Prerequisites: 3 hours of biology, or consent of the instructor. An introductory study of the mechanisms of aging processes with special emphasis on humans. Unfavorable progressive changes in molecules, cells, organs and organ systems will be discussed. Designed for non-biology majors. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 348 PLANT TAXONOMY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123, or consent of instructor Identification of local plant species and survey of major vascular plant families emphasizing morphological diversity, evolutionary relationships and economic uses. Field trips required. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. BIOL 350 INTRO RECOMB GENETICS 0-3 HOURS Prerequisites: 220-221. This course will introduce students to the basic mechanisms of genetic recombination, both in living cells and in vitro. Topics that will be discussed include: genomic organization, genetic recombination, genetic mapping, gene cloning and cloning vectors, and physical mapping of genes. The laboratory will cover methods for the isolation, cloning, labeling, and reintroduction into cells of recombinant vectors. Lecture, two hours; Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 369 COOP EDUC/BIOLOGY I 3 HOURS Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing. Practical out-of-the classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry, or governmental agency, emphasizing application of knowledge and skills in specific areas of biology. BIOL 377 ANIMAL FORM AND FUNCTION 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 or Consent of Instructor. Mechanistic designs underlying organismal morphology, physiology driving designs, and behaviors that impact function. Topics include comparative anatomy, adaptation, ecomorphology, biological basis of physical principles, and organismal performance. BIOL 389 COOP EDUC/BIOLOGY II 3 HOURS Prerequisite: Junior standing. Practical out-of-the-classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry, or governmental agency, emphasizing application of knowledge and skills in specific areas of biology. BIOL 398 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR 1 HOURS BIOL 399 RESEARCH PROB/BIOLOGY 1-3 HOURS Prerequisite: Consent of research project director. A study involving a research project under faculty supervision. May be repeated with a maximum of 6 hours counted toward the major. BIOL 400 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 222-223; two semesters of Chemistry. A study of the general principles by which plants function. Three areas discussed are transport and translocation of water and solutes, metabolism with special emphasis on photosynthesis, and plant growth and development. BIOL 400G PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120, 121, and two semesters of chemistry. A study of the general principles by which plants function. Three areas discussed are transport and translocation of water and solutes, metabolism with special emphasis on photosynthesis, and plant growth and development. BIOL 401 BIOLOGY OF ALGAE 0-4 HOURS BIOL 401G BIOLOGY OF ALGAE 0-4 HOURS BIOL 402 PLANT EVOLUTION 0-4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 222-223. Examination of current understanding of the evolutionary relationships of vascular plants. Emphasis will be placed upon how relationships affect our understanding of plant form and function. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 402G PLANT EVOLUTION 0-4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 222, 223. Examination of current understanding of evolutionary relationships of vascular plants. Emphasis will be placed upon how relationships affect our understanding of plant form and function. Lecture three hours; laboratory, two hours. (Spring, even years) BIOL 403 MOLECULAR BASIS OF CANCER 3 HOURS EFFECTIVE SUMMER 2009 Prerequisites: BIOL 319 and BIOL 322 or equivalent course. Biological and molecular features of oncogenesis and clinical cancer, focusing on specific molecular events underlying carcinogenisis, metastasis and angiogenesis. Case study learning is integrated into the course to help students understand the societal implications of cancer. BIOL 403G MOL BASIS OF CANCER 3 HOURS Effective Summer 2009 Prerequisites: BIOL 319 and BIOL 322 or equivalent course. Biological and molecular features of oncogensis and clinical cancer, focusing on specific molecular events underlying carcinogenesis, metastsis and angiogenesis. Case study learning will be integrated into the course to engage students in understanding the societal implications of cancer. BIOL 404 ELECTRON MICROSCOPY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123, or consent of instructor. A course in the fundamentals of electron microscopy including basic theory, techniques for specimen preparation and photography, and operation of the electron microscope. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. BIOL 404G ELECTRON MICROSCOPY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 222-223, 224-225 or permission of instructor. A course in the fundamentals of electron microscopy including basic theory, techniques for specimen preparation and photography, and operation of the electron microscope. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. (Fall) BIOL 407 VIROLOGY 3 HOURS Pre/Corequisites: Biol 220, Biol 221; Effective spring, 2009 --BIOL 150 OR BIOL 319, Biol 322. Study of bacterial, animal and plant viruses. Emphasis is on the molecular aspects of the viral life cycle and pathogenesis. BIOL 407G VIROLOGY 3 HOURS Pre/Corequisites: BIOL 220/221 and a microbiology course. Effective spring, 2009 - pre/corequisites: Biology 150 or Biol 319,Biol 322. Study of bacterial, animal and plant viruses. Emphasis on the molecular aspects of replication, expression, regulation and pathogenesis. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 408 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224-225. A survey of the phyla of invertebrate animals, including their taxonomy, morphology, physiology, development, and evolution. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. BIOL 408G INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224, 225.Phyla of invertebrate animals, including their taxonomy, morphology, physiology, development, and evolution. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. (Spring, odd years) BIOL 411 CELL BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 320 AND BIOL 322 OR BIOL 327 A lecture series emphasizing the morphological and chemical make-up of cells, the physical and chemical properties of the cell, and the modern techniques for investigation of cellular functions. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 411G CELL BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 220/221 or consent of instructor. See Department of Biology. BIOL 412 LAB CELL BIOLOGY 1 HOURS Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 411. A laboratory course correlated with BIOL 411. Laboratory, two hours. BIOL 412G LAB CELL BIOLOGY 1 HOURS See Department of Biology. BIOL 415 ECOLOGICAL METHODS 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 315 or consent of instructor. A course emphasizing the collection, manipulation and analysis of ecological data using a variety of techniques in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours. BIOL 415G ECOLOGICAL METHODS 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 315, or permission of instructor. A course emphasizing the collection, manipulation and analysis of ecological data using a variety of techniques in aquatic and terrestrial habits. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours. (Fall, odd years) BIOL 418 MYCOLOGY 0-4 HOURS BIOL 420 INTRO TO TOXICOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120-121; CHEM 314 or equivalent. Toxicology is the study of the adverse affects of inorganic and organic molecules on living organisms. The course will provide an understanding of the basic principles of toxicology for undergraduate majors and minors in the natural sciences. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 430 EVOLUTION:THEORY and PROCE 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 220 or BIOL 327 or BIOL 319 Study of the genetic, behavioral and ecological mechanisms leading to evolutionary change, and the role of evolutionary theory as a unifying framework in biology. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 430G EVOLUTION:THEORY and PROCE 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 327 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 327. Study of the genetic, behavioral and ecological mechanisms leading to evolutionary change, and the role of evolutionary theory as a unifying framework in biology. Lecture. (Spring, even years; Summer, or on demand) BIOL 433 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY II 3 HOURS BIOL 440 DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 220-221. A descriptive investigation of the genetic and biochemical processes that regulate development of microbes, plants and animals. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 446 BIOCHEMISTRY I 3 HOURS Prerequisite: CHEM 314 or 340. A study of biochemical compounds and their role in intermediary metabolism. Special topics include biochemical energetics and coenzyme mechanisms. Lecture three hours. BIOL 446G BIOCHEMISTRY I 3 HOURS Prerequisite: CHEM 314 or 340.Biochemical compounds and their role in metabolism. Lecture. (fall, spring, summer of even years) BIOL 447 LAB BIOCHEMISTRY I 2 HOURS Corequisite or prerequisite: BIOL/CHEM 446. A basic laboratory study involving selected experiments which illustrate biochemical principles including separation, identification and chemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes. Laboratory, five hours. BIOL 447G LAB BIOCHEMISTRY I 2 HOURS Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL/CHEM 446.Selected experiments which illustrate biochemical principles. Five hours per week. (fall, spring, summer of even years) BIOL 450 RECOMBINANT GENE TECH 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 350 Discovery-based laboratory emphasizing application of basic techniques to solve student-defined problems. Problems in characterization and expression of genetic material are explored. Laboratory, six hours. BIOL 450G RECOMBINANT GENE TECH 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 350 and 446. Discovery-based laboratory emphasizing application of basic techniques to solve student-defined problems. Problems in characterization and expression of genetic material are explored. Laboratory, six hours. BIOL 456 ICHTHYOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224-225 and permission of instructor. A survey of the fishes of the world, their physiology, structure, behavior, and ecology. Special emphasis will be placed upon the collection and identification of freshwater species of Kentucky. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. BIOL 456G ICHTHYOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224, 225, and permission of instructor. Fishes of the world, their physiology, structure, behavior, and ecology. Emphasis on the collection and identification of freshwater species of Kentucky. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. (Spring, odd years) BIOL 458 FISHERY BIOLOGY 0-3 HOURS BIOL 458G FISHERY BIOLOGY 0-3 HOURS BIOL 459 MAMMALOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224-225. Taxonomy, life history and ecology of the mammals. Laboratory work includes field studies and collection and study of specimens in the laboratory. Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours. BIOL 459G MAMMALOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120, 121.Taxonomy, life history and ecology of the mammals. Laboratory work includes field studies and collection and study of specimens in the laboratory. Lecture two hours; laboratory two hours. (Fall, even years) BIOL 460 PARASITOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224-225. A study of the morphology, physiology, life histories, control and economic significance of representative species. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. BIOL 460G PARASITOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 224, 225.The morphology, physiology, life histories, control and economic significance of representative species. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. (Fall, even years) BIOL 464 ENDOCRINOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 220-221; BIOL 446-447 strongly recommended. A study of the structure and function of the endocrine glands and their role in physiological communication and regulation. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 464G ENDOCRINOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 220; BIOL 446-447 strongly recommended. A study of the structure and function of the endocrine glands and their role in physiological communication and regulation. Lecture. (Fall, odd years) BIOL 465 LAB ENDOCRINOLOGY 1 HOURS BIOL 465G LAB ENDOCRINOLOGY 1 HOURS BIOL 467 BIOCHEMISTRY II 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL/CHEM 446. A study of the reactions of living systems and an introduction to the mechanisms and energetics of metabolism. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 467G BIOCHEMISTRY II 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL/CHEM 446.The reactions of living systems and an introduction to the mechanisms and energetics of metabolism. Lecture. (spring) BIOL 469 COOP EDUC/BIOLOGY III 3 HOURS Prerequisite: Senior level. Practical out-of-the classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry, or governmental agency, emphasizing application of knowledge and skills in specific areas of biology. BIOL 470 PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 226/BIOL 227 A study of the organisms causing disease with emphasis on bacteria. The course will survey pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 470G PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 309, 310, or permission of instructor. A study of the organisms causing disease with emphasis on bacteria. Includes pathogenic bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi and protozoa. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. (Fall) BIOL 472 APPLIED and ENVIRON MICRO 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 207/BIOL 208 or BIOL 226/BIOL 227 A study of the roles of microorganisms in food preservation, fermentation, spoilage and food intoxication. Production of microbial products of industrial interest; application of modern microbiological techniques to industrial processes; interrelationships between microorganisms and their environment. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 472G APPLIED and ENVIRON MICRO 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 309, 310, or permission of instructor. The study of the roles of microorganisms in food preservation, fermentation, spoilage and food intoxication. Production of microbial products of industrial interest; application of modern microbiological tehnNiques to industrial processes; interrelationships between micro-organisms and their environment. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. (Spring, odd years) BIOL 473 CAVE and KARST ENVIRONMENT 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123, or consent of instructor. Discussion of biological diversity, groundwater and humanity's role in utilizing and conserving the unique features of karst areas and use of these areas in teaching. Not applicable to a major or minor in agriculture, biology or geography and geology. Cross listed with agriculture and geography. BIOL 473G CAVE and KARST ENVIRONMENT 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 120/121 and BIOL 122/123 or permission of instructor. Discussion of biological diversity, groundwater and humanity's role in utilizing and conserving the unique features of karst areas and use of these areas in teaching. Course does not count toward the M.S. Options. (Summer) BIOL 475 IND TOPICS/BIOLOGY 1-3 HOURS Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A consideration of special topics to acquaint the advanced student with significant problems and developments of current interest in biology. May be repeated with a maximum of 6 hours counted for graduation. BIOL 475G IND TOPICS/BIOLOGY 1-3 HOURS Significant problems and developments of current interest in biology. (Spring, Summer and Fall) BIOL 477 MARINE BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Effective Fall 2009 Prerequisites: BIOL 224, BIOL 225, or consent of instructor Marine organisms are examined within a framework of basic biological principles and processes that are fundamental to all forms of life in the sea, including evolution, ecology, biodiversity, biogeography, behavior, and physiology. BIOL 483 MULTIVARIATE METH/BIOL 4 HOURS Prerequisites: Junior standing and a course in statistics, or permission of instructor. Application of multivariate statistical analysis techniques to problems in the biological sciences. Principal component and factor analysis, canonical discriminant analysis, correspondence analysis, distance metrics and clustering, canonical correlation, repetitive sampling, randomization. Not a course in mathematical statistics; rather, emphasis is on experimental design, selection of appropriate methods for testing a particular hypothesis, and the analysis of real data. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 483G MULTIVARIATE METH/BIOL 4 HOURS Prerequisites: Junior standing and a course in statistics, or permission of instructor. Application of multivariate statistical analysis techniques to problems in the biological sciences. Principal component and factor analysis, canonical discriminant analysis, correspondence analysis, distance metrics and clustering, canonical correlation, repetitive sampling, randomization. Not a course in mathematical statistics; rather, emphasis is on experimental design, selection of appropriate methods for testing particular hypotheses, and the analysis of real data. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. (Spring) BIOL 485 LAB FIELD BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: Major or minor in the life sciences and consent of instructor. An intensive field experience on a specific biological topic, consisting of a two-week field trip to a geographical area of biological interest preceded by a four-day introductory session and followed by a one-day evaluation session. BIOL 485G LAB FIELD BIOLOGY 3 HOURS An intensive field experience on a specific biological topic, preceded and followed by introductory and evaluative sessions. (Summer) BIOL 486 SENIOR ENVIRON SEMINAR 1 HOURS Prerequisite: Senior standing. Current environmental issues discussed by invited lecturers, including identification of possible careers in environmental fields. BIOL 490 PLANTS AS ALT THERAPEUTICS 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 120 and BIOL 122, or BIOL 150 and BIOL 151, or consent of instructor. Exploration of plants used in traditional medicine with emphasis on pharmacological implications as evidenced in modern clinical research. Examines therapeutic actions of phytochemicals on major human illnesses. BIOL 490G PLANTS AS ALT THERAPEUTICS 3 HOURS Effective Spring 2009 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An exploration of plants used traditional systems of medicine with an emphasis on their pharmacological implications as evidenced in modern clinical research. The therapeutic actions of phytochemicals, vis-a-vis different human illnesses (cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, autoimmune psychosomatic disorders; cancer, AIDS, skin diseases, etc.) will be examined. BIOL 492 INTERN IN MED TECH 8 HOURS Prerequisites: Student must have completed the course requirements in medical technology and have been accepted to an accredited medical technology school. An internship in an accredited medical technology school with a curriculum that includes both daily instruction in basic theory and corresponding laboratory experience. BIOL 493 INTERN IN MED TECH 14 HOURS Prerequisites: Student must have completed the course requirements in medical technology and have been accepted to an accredited medical technology school. An internship in an accredited medical technology school with a curriculum that includes both daily instruction in basic theory and corresponding laboratory experience. BIOL 494 INTERN IN MED TECH 14 HOURS Prerequisites: Student must have completed the course requirements in medical technology and have been accepted to an accredited medical technology school. An internship in an accredited medical technology school with a curriculum that includes both daily instruction in basic theory and corresponding laboratory experience. BIOL 495 MOLECULAR GENETICS 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 150 and BIOL 151 OR BIOL 312 A study of the molecular basis of genetics in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. BIOL 495G MOLECULAR GENETICS 3 HOURS Prerequisite BIOL 450G. A study of the molecular basis of genetics and heredity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Lecture, three hours. (Fall) BIOL 496 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 220, AGRO 110 or BIOL 222; or permission of instructor. A course designed to illustrate the current advances in plant biotechnology and their potential application in agriculture, health and environment; Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. BIOL 496G PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY 4 HOURS A course designed to illustrate the current advances in plant biotechnology and their potential application in agriculture, health and environment. BIOL 497 AQUATIC FIELD ECOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 222/BIOL 223 or BIOL 224/BIOL 225 or BIOL 226/BIOL 227 and CHEM 120/CHEM 121 and junior standing. An integrated study of aquatic ecosystem structure and function, including the physical and chemical properties of water and application of biological field methods. This course requires off-campus and overnight travel. BIOL 497G AQUATIC FIELD ECOLOGY 4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 222/223; 224/225; CHEM 222/223Physical, chemical and biological aspects of bodies of fresh water with emphasis upon water as a biological environment. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four hours. (Fall, even years)? BIOL 500 INTRO TO GRAD STUDY AND RES 3 HOURS Introduction to research techniques and experimental design, with an emphasis on on-going research at WKU. Also includes an introduction to research-related resources at WKU. BIOL 501 BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES 0-4 HOURS Designed to acquaint graduate students with advances in the biological sciences and practical applications of biological principles. Lecture, three hours; or lecture, three hours, laboratory, two hours. (On Demand) BIOL 502 BIOL INSTRUMENTATION 0-3 HOURS BIOL 503 CONTEMP RESEARCH/BIOLOGY 1 HOURS Prerequisite: Admission to biology graduate program. Participants will present a research article on a topic of their choice to the class. A critical appraisal of the research approach, methods, results and interpretation of results will be stressed. Requires participation in critical discussions of all presentations. The course may be taken as often as wished but only once for credit toward a degree program. (Spring and Fall) BIOL 506 ENVIRONMENTAL SEMINAR 1 HOURS Designed for future environmental practitioners, this course will provide real world examples of environmental jobs and research projects. The course will impart a broad understanding of environmental science from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Required for the MS Environmental Science emphasis degrees. BIOL 507 SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR ELE TEACH 3 HOURS Effective: Summer 2009 This course provides basic background to the KY Core Contents in science that elementary teachers are required to teach along with discipline-specific strategies and best-practices that can be implemented in the classroom. National Boards "Big Ideas", inquiry learning and implementation of math and science will be integrated into this course to provide beginning teachers the tools necessary to conduct dynamic science classes. BIOL 515 ADV ECOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 315 or consent of instructor. Essential dynamic features of plant and animal populations. Covers the theoretical and empirical aspects of single populations, or pairs of interacting populations, and of whole communities. Lecture, three hours. (Spring, odd years) BIOL 516 INVESTIGATIONS/BIOLOGY 1-3 HOURS Prerequisite: Permission of research project director. Research project completed under faculty supervision. Not applicable to MS thesis option. (Spring, Summer and Fall) BIOL 518 POPULATION ECOLOGY 2 HOURS Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Investigation of the theories and models used to describe and predict populations. Includes applications in population projection and harvesting, as well as two-species interactions. BIOL 519 INTL WILDLIFE MGMT 2 HOURS Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Exploration of the major wildlife management models used in various countries, emphasizing North America, Europe and Africa. Economic ramifications of these models and international treaty obligations relating to the wildlife trade are investigated. BIOL 522 SYSTEM/EVOL 0-4 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 430 or consent of instructor. Study of systematic theory and practice with a focus on current controversies. Taxonomic methods will be evaluated with an emphasis upon the use of taxonomic tools to reconstruct evolutionary relationships. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. (Fall, even years) BIOL 524 EVOL / ECOL GENE 0-3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 327 and 430 or consent of instructor. Advanced treatment of natural selection as a mechanism of evolution. Interaction of ecological, behavioral and genetic systems in driving evolutionary change at various levels of organization is emphasized. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. (Fall, odd years) BIOL 526 PHYSIOL ECOL 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 330 or consent of instructor. Study of the physiological adaptations of animals that enhance their survival and/or permit them to exploit extreme environments. Lecture, three hours. (Spring, even years) BIOL 530 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 0-4 HOURS BIOL 540 DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS 3 HOURS BIOL 543 ENVIRONMENTAL SCI CONCEPTS 3 HOURS Explores the inter-relationship among the science and technical disciplines that contribute to our understanding of the environment as a whole. Introduces research methods and core environmental science concepts. Prepares students to examine environmental science questions with an interdisciplinary outlook. BIOL 550 BIO APP IN HOMELAND SECURITY 3 HOURS An introductory course in biological principals for students in Homeland Security with a limited biology background. Topics include cell structure/function, cellular information and energy flow, immune function, cellular and population genetics. BIOL 552 BIOL APPS TO HLS I 3 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 553 Prerequisites: BIOL 550 OR permission of instructor. And advanced study of biological phenomena relevant to Homeland Security Concerns. Biol Apps to HLS I will focus on the recognized groups of pathogenic organisms to human and selected crops. Topics to be covered are types of pathogens, pathogenicity and virulence, control and detection, and dispersal mechanisms. Also, the immune response to infectious disease will be covered in depth with special attention toward understanding the functionality of the antibody. BIOL 553 LAB:BIOL APPS TO HLS I 1 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 552 Prerequisites: BIOL 550 or Permission of instructor. An advanced study of biological phenomena relevant to Homeland Security concerns. Lab: biol apps to HLS I will develop laboratory skills for safely manipulating and studying microbial cultures. Course will ocver all forms of pathorgens/parasites relevant to HLS concerns. BIOL 554 BIOL APPS TO HLS II 3 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 555 Prerequisites: BIOL 552 or permission of instructor. An advanced study of biological phenomena relevant to Homeland Security Concerns. Biol Apps to HLS II will focus on human immunity, huma toxicology, and forensic DNA analysis. BIOL 555 LAB:BIOL APPS TO HLS II 1 HOURS Corequisite: BIOL 554 Prerequisite: BIOL 552 OR permission of instructor. An advanced study of biological phenomena relevant to Homeland Security Concerns. Lab: Biol Apps to HLS II will focus on basic immunological-based laboratory protocols to allow the student to fully understand human immunity. Also, standardized forensic DNA lab protocol and analysis of data will be covered. BIOL 560 ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisite: BIOL 411 or equivalent. Lecture-discussion course designed to understand structure and function of differentiated cells of multicellular organisms. Textbook readings, review articles and current research papers will be incorporated into lectures and discussions. Lecture, three hours. (Spring, odd years) BIOL 562 ADV BIOCHEMISTRY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL/CHEM 446 Survey of biochemical research areas where significant advances have been made in recent years. Textbook readings, review articles and current research papers will be incorporated into lectures and discussions. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 563 ENZYMOLOGY 3 HOURS BIOL 564 LAB ENZYMOLOGY 1 HOURS BIOL 566 ADV MOL GENET 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 495 or consent of instructor. Consideration of the molecular mechanisms for replication, gene expression and regulation of development. Lecture, three hours. (Spring, even years) BIOL 568 ADV MICRO BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Study of microbial metabolic and genetic diversity, phylogeny and evolution, and ecology, including a consideration of research methodologies applicable to microorganisms. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, two hours. (Fall, odd years) BIOL 569 PROF WORK/BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Practical experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperative business, industry, or governmental agency, emphasizing application of advanced knowledge and skills in specified areas of biology. (Spring, Summer and Fall) BIOL 570 ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY 3 HOURS Prerequisites: BIOL 328 or consent of instructor. Cellular, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms of the immune response of multicellular organisms. Emphasis is on current scientific literature in the field. Lecture, three hours. BIOL 577 ADVANCED MARINE BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Effective Fall 2009 Prerequisite: Graduate Standing Marine organisms are examined within a framework of basic biological principles and processes that are fundamental to all forms of life in the sea, including evolution, ecology, biodiversity, biogeography, behavior, and physiology. BIOL 587 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 3 HOURS An introduction to major environmental legislation for air, water, toxic and hazardous pollutants, and related legislative, administrative, and judicial developments. A broad overview of legal practices focused on specific regulatory programs. BIOL 588 NUCLEIC ACIDS 3 HOURS BIOL 589 INTERNSHIP/BIOLOGY 3 HOURS Practical experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperative business, industry, or governmental agency, emphasizing application of advanced knowledge and skills in specified areas of biology. (Spring, Summer and Fall) BIOL 591 LIMNOLOGY 0-4 HOURS BIOL 598 GRADUATE SEMINAR 2 HOURS Oral presentation on selected topics in biology. (Spring and Fall) BIOL 599 THESIS RESEARCH/WRITING 1-6 HOURS BIOL 600 MAINTAIN MATRICULATION 1-6 HOURS BIOL 601 INTERNSHIP/COLLEGE INSTR 1 HOURS Designed for prospective teachers of biology. Staff direction in preparing and giving lectures. Includes analyses of presentation and techniques. May be repeated. (Spring, Summer and Fall) BIOL 675 IND ADV TOPICS/BIOLOGY 1-3 HOURS Selected topics in Biology. (On Demand) BIOL 799 DOCTORAL RESEARCH 1-6 HOURS BIOL 800 MAINTAIN MATRICULATION 1-6 HOURS © 2005 Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, Ky. 42101. All rights reserved. Contact Us - Directions to Campus