113 GENERAL
BIOLOGY. 3
hours. GEN ED D-1
An
introductory course in biology
for the non-science major which
emphasizes the organization of
life systems integrated with major
principles and new discoveries.
Lecture, three hours. Online
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114 GENERAL
BIOLOGY LAB 1
hour. GEN ED D-1
A
laboratory course correlated with
BIOL 113 for non-science majors emphasizing
the scientific process, biological
concepts and biological organization.
Laboratory, two hours. Online
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120 BIOLOGICAL
CONCEPTS - CELLS METAB GENETICS 3
hours.
GEN ED D-1
Corequisite:
BIOL 121
Introductory
course in biology for science
majors. Lecture emphasizes
unifying concepts of biology,
including, but not limited
to, organization cell structure
and function, metabolism, ecological
organization and evolutionary
principles. Lecture, three
hours.
Online
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121 BIOLOGICAL
CONCEPTS - CELLS METAB GENETICS LABORATORY. 1
hour. GEN ED D-1 (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. Laboratory, two
hours OnLine
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122 BIOLOGICAL
CONCEPTS - EVOLUTION DIVERSITY ECOL. 3 hours. GEN
ED D-1
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. Online
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123 BIOLOGICAL
CONCEPTS - EVOLUTION DIVERSITY ECOL LAB. 1 hour
GEN ED D-1
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. Online
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131 HUMAN
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. 4 hours GEN ED D-I (DL)
A
basic anatomy and physiology course
designed for students in physical
education, home economics and health
science careers. Emphasis is placed
upon the concept of homeostasis and
relationship of structure and function.
Lecture, three hours; laboratory,
two hours. Online
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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. Online
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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. . Online
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153 BIOTECHNOLOGY
MODULE. 1 hour
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 Online
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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. Online
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199 INTRO TO RESEARCH 1 hour
Introduces students to research through laboratory rotations. Each student will participate in 2 different rotations with 2 different faculty members. Pass/Fail grading. Online
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 204 INTRODUCTION
TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE. 1 hour.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 120-121 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. Online
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207 GENERAL
MICROBIOLOGY. 3 hours. GEN ED D-I
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 students curriculum requirements). Online
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208 GENERAL
MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 hour. GEN ED D-I (DL)
Prerequisite
or Corequisite: BIOL 207.
A
laboratory course correlated
with BIOL 207. Laboratory,
two hours. Online
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220 INTRODUCTION
TO MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY. 3 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 120-121; CHEM 120-121. Corequisite:
BIOL 221.
Introduction
to molecular and cell structure,
relating molecular structure
and function to cell structure
and function. Special emphasis
upon protein and nucleic
acid structure and function
and their role in coordinating
cellular activities. Lecture,
three hours. Online
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221 INTRODUCTION
TO MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY LAB. 1 hour.
Corequisite:
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. Online
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222 PLANT
BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY. 3 hours. Prerequisite:
BIOL 120-121. Corequisite: BIOL 223.
Survey
of cyanobacteria, algae and plants
with emphasis on morphology, development,
adaptations and evolutionary relationships.
Lecture, three hours. Online
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223 PLANT
BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY LAB.
1 hour.
Corequisite
or prerequisite: BIOL 222.
A
laboratory course correlated
with BIOL 222,. Laboratory,
two hours. Online
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224 ANIMAL
BIOL AND DIVERSITY. 3 hours.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 120,121. Corequisite: BIOL
225.
Survey
of the major animal taxa
with emphasis upon systems
which have evolved to maintain
organismal and population
homeostasis. Lecture, three
hours. Online
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225 ANIMAL
BIOL AND DIVERSITY LAB.
1 hour.
Corequisite
or prerequisite: BIOL 224.
A
laboratory course correlated
with BIOL 224. Laboratory,
two hours. Online
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226 MICROBIAL
BIOL AND DIVERSITY. 3 hours.
Corequisite
or prerequisite: BIOL 227.
A
study of morphological, cultural,
and biochemical characteristics
of important groups of bacteria. Online
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227 MICROBIAL
BIOL AND DIVERSITY LAB. 1 hour.
Corequisite
or prerequisite: BIOL 226.
A
laboratory course correlated with
BIOL 226. Laboratory, two hours. Online
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231 ADVANCED
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. 4 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL (131 with 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. Online
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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.Online
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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. Online
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280 INTRODUCTION
TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. 3 hours. GEN ED D-I
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
CH 280, CHEM 280, ENV 280, and
GEOG 280) . Online
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283 INTRODUCTORY
BIOSTATISTICS. 4 hours.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 120-121, 222-223 or 224-225
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. Online
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295 INTRODUCTION
TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. 1 HOUR. GEN ED
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 or instruments,
data taking, data reduction, professional ethics and other research
oriented topics. The common points of research methodology in the
different scientific ares 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). Online
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300 GENETICS
AND HUMAN AFFAIRS. 3 HOURS. GEN ED D-I
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. Online
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302 HUMAN
BIOLOGY. 3 hours. GEN ED D-I
A
survey of body systems with special
emphasis on human reproduction,
embryological development and infectious
diseases. Designed for non-science
majors. Lecture, three hours. Online
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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. Online
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310 BACTERIOLOGY
LABORATORY. 1 hour.
Corequisite:
BIOL 309.
A
laboratory course correlated
with BIOL 309. Laboratory,
two hours. Online
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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. Online
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315 ECOLOGY.
4 HOURS. GEN ED
Prerequisites:
BIOL 120
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. Online
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| 317 317 PLANT PATHOLOGY 0-3 hours Online Syllabi |
318 BIOLOGY LAB ELEM TEACHER 0-1hours
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. Online
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319 INTRO TO MOL AND CELL BIOLOGY 3 hours
Corequisite: BIOL 221 Prerequisites: BIOL 120/BIOL 121 and BIOL 122/BIOL 123 and
CHEM 120/CHEM 121Introduction 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 Online
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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. Online
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322INTRO TO MOL AND CELL BIO LAB 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.. Online
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324 HISTOLOGY.
4 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 224-225. A
survey of cells, tissues and the general
structure of animal form. Lecture,
two hours; laboratory, two hours. Online
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325 INSECT
BIODIVERSITY. 4 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 224-225. A
study of the structure, identification,
and control of insects. Lecture,
two hours; laboratory, two hours. Online
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326 ORNITHOLOGY.
3 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 115 or 120-121.
A
study of the general characteristics,
economic importance, history,
structure, classification
and identification of birds.
Lectures and field trips. Online
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327 GENETICS.
4 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 120-121, 122-123.
A
study of the fundamental
principles of heredity as
applied to plants and animals.
Lecture, three hours; laboratory,
two hours. Online
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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. Online
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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. . Online
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329 BASIC
PATHOLOGY OF DISEASE PROCESS. 3 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 131 and 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. Online
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330 ANIMAL
PHYSIOLOGY. 3 hours.
Prerequisite:
BIOL 220-221; BIOL 224-225. 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. Online
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331 ANIMAL
PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 hour.
Pre-requiste
or co-requisite: 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
Online
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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.
Online
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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. Online
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340 DEVELOPMENTAL
BIOLOGY. 4 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. Online
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344 BIOLOGY
OF AGING. 3 hours.
Prerequisites:
3 hours of biology, or permission
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. Online
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348 PLANT
TAXONOMY. 4 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 222-223 or consent of instructor.
A
course emphasizing the identification
of the local species of vascular
plants. In lecture, basic
taxonomic principles, phylogeny
and modern biosystematic
procedures will be considered.
Lecture, two hours; laboratory,
four hours. Online
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350 INTRODUCTION
TO RECOMBINANT GENETICS. 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. Online
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369/389 COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION IN BIOLOGY I and II. 3 hours each.
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. Online
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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. Online
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398 UNDERGRADUATE
SEMINAR. 1 hour.
Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
Student
presentation and discussion
of selected topics in biology
with faculty direction. Online
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399 RESEARCH
PROBLEMS IN 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 for graduation. Online
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400 PLANT
PHYSIOLOGY. 3 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 222-223 and two semesters
of chemistry.
A
study of the function of
plant systems. Lecture, two
hours; laboratory, two hours Online
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402 EVOLUTIONARY
HISTORY OF PLANTS. 4 hours
Prerequisites:
BIOL 222-223.
An
examination of our current
understanding of the evolutionary
relationships of vascular
plants, based upon morphological,
molecular, and anatomical
evidence. Emphasis will be
placed upon how the hypotheses
of relationships affect our
understanding of plant form
and function. Lecture, three
hours; laboratory, two hours Online
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404 TECHNIQUES
AND THEORY OF ELECTRON MICROSCOPY. 4 hours
Prerequisites:
BIOL 222-223, 224-225 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. Online
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407 VIROLOGY.
3 hours
Prerequisites:
BIOL 220-221 and a microbiology
course.
A
study of bacterial, animal
and plant viruses with special
emphasis on the chemistry
and replication of bacterial
viruses. Lecture, three hours. Online
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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. Online
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411 CELL
BIOLOGY. 3 hours.
Prerequisites:
Junior or Senior status.
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. Online
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412 CELL
BIOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 hour.
Pre/Corequisite:
BIOL 411.
A
laboratory course correlated
with BIOL 411. Laboratory,
two hours. Online
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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 hours; laboratory,
four hours. Online
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420 INTRODUCTION
TO TOXICOLOGY. 3 hours. GEN ED (W)
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. Online
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430 EVOLUTION:
THEORY AND PROCESS. 3 hours. GEN ED (W)
Prerequisite:
BIOL 327 or permission of instructor.
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. Online
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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. Online
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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. Online
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447 BIOCHEMISTRY
LABORATORY. 2 hours. gen ed
Corequisite
or prerequisite: BIOL/CHEM 446.
A
basic laboratory study involving
selected experiments which
illustrate biochemical principles
including separation, identification
and chemical proprieties
of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins and enzymes. Laboratory,
fiver hours. Online
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450 RECOMBINANT
GENE TECHNOLOGY. 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. Online
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456 ICHTHYOLOGY.
4 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 224-225 and consent 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. Online
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459 MAMMALOGY.
3 hours
Prerequisites:
BIOL 122-123.
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. Online
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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. Online
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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. Online
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467 BIOCHEMISTRY
II. 3 hours.
See
Biochemistry. Online
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469 COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION IN 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. Online
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470 PATHOGENIC
MICROBIOLOGY. 4 hours
Prerequisites:
BIOL 309-310 or consent of instructor.
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. Online
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472 APPLIED
AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 4 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 207-208 or 309-310.
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. Online
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473 INTERACTIONS
IN THE CAVE AND KARST ENVIRONMENT. 3 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 120-121 or equivalent.
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. Online
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475 SELECTED
TOPICS IN 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. Online
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483 MULTIVARIATE
METHODS IN BIOLOGY. 4 hours.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and a course in
statistics, or consent 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
hypothesis, and the analysis
of real data. Lecture, three
hours; laboratory, two hours.
(spring) Online
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485 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. Online
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486 SENIOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SEMINAR. 1 hour. gen ed
Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
Current
environmental issues discussed
by invited lecturers, including
identification of possible
careers in environmental
fields. Online
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492 CLINICAL
INTERNSHIP IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. 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. Online
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493 CLINICAL
INTERNSHIP IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. 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. Online
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495 MOLECULAR
GENETICS. 3 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 450.
A
study of the molecular basis
of genetics and heredity of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic
organisms. Lecture, three hours. Online
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496 PLANT
BIOTECHNOLOGY. 4 hours.
A
course designed to illustrate the current
advances in plant biotechnology and their
potential application in agriculture,
health and environment. Online
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497 LIMNOLOGY.
4 hours.
Prerequisites:
BIOL 222/223; 224/225; CHEM 222/223
Physical, chemical and biological aspects of bodies of fresh water with emphasis
upon water as a biological environment. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, four
hours. Online
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