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Undergraduate Catalog | 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog | 2019-2020 Previous Edition

Course Descriptions


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Biology

  
  • BIOL 2259 - Fundamentals of Microbiology


    Basic physiology of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses, with emphasis on host-parasite interaction and control and epidemiology of infectious diseases. Not accepted toward the Biology major.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110  or BIOL 2120  with grade of C or above; CHEM 1203  or CHEM 1251  with grade of C or above.
    Repeatability: May not be attempted more than twice.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 2259L - Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory


    Attendance mandatory for safety training. Not accepted toward the Biology major.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 2259 .
    Repeatability: May not be attempted more than twice.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018


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  • BIOL 2273 - Human Anatomy and Physiology


    Fundamentals of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Not accepted toward the Biology major.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110  or BIOL 2120  with grade of C or above; CHEM 1203  or CHEM 1251  with grade of C or above.
    Repeatability: May not be attempted more than twice.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 2273L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory


    Not accepted toward the Biology major.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 2273 .
    Repeatability: May not be attempted more than twice.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017


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  • BIOL 2274 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II


    Continuation of BIOL 2273 . Not accepted toward the Biology major.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2273  with grade of C or above.
    Repeatability: May not be attempted more than twice.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 2274L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory


    Not accepted toward the Biology major.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 2274 .
    Repeatability: May not be attempted more than twice.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017


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  • BIOL 3000 - Special Topics in Biology


    Special topics for intermediate-level Biology majors and minors. Lecture hours and laboratory hours vary by courses taught.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic offered.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3111 - Cell Biology


    Structure and function of cells. Biomolecular structures and their interactions including membranes, proteins and nucleic acids.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3111L - Cell Biology Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 3111 .  Structure and function of cells.  Biomolecular structures and their interactions including membranes, proteins and nucleic acids.  

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L  with grade of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3111 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018


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  • BIOL 3144 - Ecology


    Interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3144L - Ecology Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 3144 .  Interrelationships of organisms and their environment.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L  with grade of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3144 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3161 - Introduction to Biotechnology


    An overview of basic molecular biology, techniques, and uses of biotechnology tools in environmental and biomedical fields.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110   or BIOL 2120  with grade of C or above, or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3166 - Genetics


    Basic concepts of heredity; principles of classical, molecular, and population genetics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3166L - Genetics Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 3166 .  Basic concepts of heredity; principles of classical, molecular, and population genetics.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L  with grade of C or above
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3166 
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018


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  • BIOL 3202 - Horticulture


    Principles of horticulture, greenhouse management, environmental factors, production, and maintenance of cultivars, and landscaping.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130  with grades of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3202L - Horticulture Laboratory


    Greenhouse work, plant identification, and field trips.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3202 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3215 - Economic Botany


    Origins of agricultural plants; history of use and misuse of plants by humans; consideration of major groups of crop, spice, medicinal, and drug plants.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130  with grades of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3222 - General Botany


    Morphology, physiology, reproduction, phylogeny, and ecology of plants.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3222L - General Botany Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 3222 .  Morphology, physiology, reproduction, phylogeny, and ecology of plants.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3222 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3229 - Field Botany


    A field course stressing identification, classification and habitat of the vascular plants, particularly of the Piedmont, but also including the Coastal Plain and the mountains of North Carolina.Six hours a day for 9 days.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2017, First Summer 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3231 - Invertebrate Zoology


    Comparative invertebrate anatomy and physiology, as well as life histories and ecology of select taxonomic groups. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3233 - Vertebrate Zoology


    Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and life histories of vertebrates. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3234 - Field Entomology


    A field course stressing identification and ecology of insects of the Piedmont of North Carolina.Six hours a day for 9 days.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, First Summer 2018, First Summer 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3235 - Biology of Insects


    The anatomy, physiology, development, behavior, ecology, and medical and economic importance of insects.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3236 - General Zoology


    The morphology, function, development, phylogeny, and ecology of the principal invertebrate and vertebrate types.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3236L - General Zoology Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 3236 .  The morphology, function, development, phylogeny, and ecology of the principal invertebrate and vertebrate types.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3236 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3244 - Field Ecology


    Creates North Carolina naturalists by employing common field methods to explore the native flora and fauna. Introduction to modern field ecology by understanding its development from natural history.  Class lectures teach the basics of a number of interdisciplinary fields within ecology.  Field exercises offer a variety of sampling techniques, designs, and protocols to identify and study local plants and animals. Current literature is used to support these exercises.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3271 - Human Body in Health and Disease


    Introduction to the human body and its structural components and mechanisms that help the body maintain optimal working order.  Explores the relationship between the body’s structure (anatomy) and function (physiology), learning how the body works when it is healthy and what happens when it is affected by a disease. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology minor or permission of department; not accepted toward the Biology major.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 , BIOL 2120 , or BIOL 2273  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3272 - Plant Physiology


    Metabolic and physiological processes of plants and conditions which affect or regulate these processes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , BIOL 2140L , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3272L - Plant Physiology Laboratory


    One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L  and BIOL 3111L .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3273 - Animal Physiology


    Fundamental control mechanisms that operate to maintain the homeostatic state.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3273L - Animal Physiology Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 3273 .  Fundamental control mechanisms that operate to maintain the homeostatic state.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L  with grade of C or above
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3273  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3274 - Scientific Writing


    An introduction to the process of scientific writing for Biology majors.  Biology students are routinely required to produce a variety of written products, such as lab reports, research papers, and grant/research proposals. This course helps students gain proficiency in the written and oral communication of scientific works by using effective reasoning and interpretation skills. Additionally, it provides practical experience in experimental design, conducting scientific literature research, as well as drawing biological conclusions from published data and articulating those conclusions to an appropriate audience. The main goal of this course is to help build a foundation in scientific writing through a combination of in-class workshops and online activities in a hybrid format.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor.
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L  
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Repeatability: May be attempted a maximum of two times.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3405 - Internship in Biology


    A project-oriented, internship with a biological focus.  Supervised by a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences.  A UNC Charlotte faculty supervisor from the Department of Biological Sciences must be arranged before beginning the course. 

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to two credit hours for the B.A. and three credit hours for the B.S.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3500 - Biology Cooperative Education Experience


    Required of students participating in the Cooperative Education Program during the semesters in which they are working. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation. Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance.  The Cooperative Education Program is only open to undergraduate students; graduate level students are encouraged to contact their academic departments to inquire about academic or industrial internship options for credit.  For more information, contact the University Career Center.

    Credit Hours: (0)
    Restriction(s): Approval by the department and the University Career Center.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3800 - Tutorial in Biology


    Enables Biology majors to engage in directed study in their fields of interest. Maximum credit toward major is one hour for B.A.; two hours for B.S.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department, minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and Biology GPA of 3.0.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 3900 - Undergraduate Research


    Enables biology majors to initiate research projects in their respective fields of interest. Maximum credit toward major: six hours for B.A.; nine hours for B.S. Minimum total of two credit hours of BIOL 3900  may count as one biology lab and a minimum total of four credit hours of BIOL 3900  may count for two biology labs. Maximum of two labs.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department, minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and Biology GPA of 3.0.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019


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  • BIOL 4000 - Special Topics in Biology


    Special topics for advanced undergraduates. Lecture hours and laboratory hours vary by courses taught.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic offered.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4040 - Stem Cells


    Current molecular genetics research in the broad field of stem cells. Discussion and interpretation of current research related to stem cell development, differentiation, regeneration, and molecular mechanisms of pluripotency.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4111 - Evolution


    Theories of evolution and forces which affect gene frequencies.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  and BIOL 3166  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4121 - Biometry


    Advanced biostatistics with design and analysis of experiments. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3166 , and one STAT course with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4144 - Advanced Ecology


    Energy flow, nutrient cycles, community structure, population growth, and regulation. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3144 , and BIOL 3144L  with grades of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4162 - Advanced Biotechnology I


    Problem-based learning approach where students work in teams to develop solution strategies that use biotechnology to solve real-world problems.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111L  and BIOL 3161  or BIOL 3166  with grades of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4163 - Advanced Biotechnology II


    Students work in teams to implement solution strategies developed in BIOL 4162  that use biotechnology to solve real-world problems. One laboratory period and two lecture hours per week.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3161  or BIOL 3166  and BIOL 4162  with grade of C or above and permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4167 - Medical Genetics


    Various applications of genetics to human health, including studies of the inheritance of diseases in families, mapping of disease genes to specific locations on chromosomes, diagnosis and treatment of genetic disease, and genetic counseling. The major focus is on the molecular mechanisms through which genes cause diseases.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  and BIOL 3166  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2017, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019


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  • BIOL 4168 - Recombinant DNA Techniques


    Modern molecular biological methods (such as DNA cloning, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid hybridization, PCR, and DNA sequencing) data analysis and interpretation.Two lecture hour and two laboratory periods of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111L , BIOL 3166 , or CHEM 4165  with grade of C or above and permission of instructor.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4171 - Cell Physiology


    The fundamental physiochemical properties of cells.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4184 - Plant Biotechnology


    A laboratory-oriented course designed to integrate plant molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, and plant cell and tissue culture. One lecture hour and two laboratory periods of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166  with grade of C or above or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4199 - Molecular Biology


    Structural and functional interaction of nucleic acids and proteins in the replication, transcription, and translation of genetic material.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 , BIOL 3166 , and CHEM 2131  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4233 - Parasitology


    Morphology, life cycles, ecology, taxonomy, and medical and economic importance of parasites.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4235 - Mammalogy


    Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and life histories of the mammals. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L  and BIOL 3272  or BIOL 3273  with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4242 - Biology of Birds


    Overview of general avian biology, including taxonomy and anatomy, but concentrating on behavior, ecology, and conservation of birds. Focus on birds of the southeastern U.S.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144  with grade of C or above or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4242L - Biology of Birds Laboratory


    The laboratory and field portion of the Biology of Birds focuses on field identification and inventory techniques, with an introduction to anatomy. Binoculars are required. Meets for one three-hour period per week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or permission of department
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 4242 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4243 - Animal Behavior


    An ethological approach to how animals respond to their environment. Causation, development, and adaptive significance of behavior in social systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, First Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4244 - Conservation Biology


    Conservation values, extinction rates, genetic diversity, demography, habitat fragmentation, reserve management, ecological restoration.

    Credit Hours: (3) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144  with grade of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4244L - Conservation Biology Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 4244 .  Conservation values, extinction rates, genetic diversity, demography, habitat fragmentation, reserve management, ecological restoration.  One laboratory period of three hours a week plus field trips. 

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L  with grade of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4244 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4245 - Marine Biology


    Diversity and adaptations of marine biota, and ecological processes of marine ecosystems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4250 - Microbiology


    Morphology, physiology, pathogenicity, metabolism, and ecology of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. Aquatic, dairy, and food microbiology.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4250L - Microbiology Laboratory


    Attendance mandatory for safety training.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111L  with grade of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4250  with grade of C or above.
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018


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  • BIOL 4251 - Immunology


    Cellular, molecular and genetic basis for immunity; physical chemistry of antigens and antibodies and their interactions; defense mechanisms.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4255 - Bacterial Genetics


    Regulation of gene expression in bacterial systems. Bacteriophage genetics. DNA transfer in bacteria.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2017, Fall 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4256 - Pathogenic Bacteriology


    Cellular and molecular interactions of mammalian hosts with prokaryotic parasites.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4256L - Pathogenic Bacteriology Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 4256 .  Cellular and molecular interactions of mammalian hosts with prokaryotic parasites.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1) (W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250L  with grade of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4256 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4257 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism


    Lectures in microbial metabolism and physiology, including such topics as bacterial nutrition, transport mechanisms, catabolism and energy production, biosynthesis, global regulation of gene expression.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4257L - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism Lab


    Laboratory exercises covering such topics in general microbiology as characterization of microbial growth, transport, preparation and use of cell-free systems, isolation and electrophoresis of periplasmic proteins, isolation and characterization of membrane lipids, and the polymerase chain reaction.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or permission of department
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4257 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4258 - Epidemics and Plagues


    A study of the history, modeling, epidemiology, environmental, and behavioral changes that contributed to the development of selected epidemics and plagues which have dramatically affected plants, agricultural animals, and humans. Hybrid course with class meetings and online assignments.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor. 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4259 - Virology


    Focus on molecular biology, evolution, and pathogenesis of clinically relevant human and animal viruses. Additional topics include: advances in virusbased gene therapy, vaccines, and anticancer agents; viruses as potential bioterrorism threats; bacteriophages and plant viruses; unusual virus-like agents.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Second Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4260 - Population Genetics


    The genetics of qualitative and quantitative traits in populations, including an assessment of the factors affecting the extent and pattern of the genetic variation in these traits.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166  and STAT 1221  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4265 - Drugs: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms


    A detailed focus on representative drugs and their target cells and organs to understand mechanisms of action at a molecular and cellular level. Drug discovery, approval, and economics are also discussed.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor. 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4272 - Comparative Animal Physiology


    Fundamental mechanisms and evolutionary diversity of physiological adaptations of animals.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130  with grades of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3111 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4274 - Environmental Toxicology and Health


    Molecular, physiological and ecological effects of major environmental pollutants.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130  with grades of C or above.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3111 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4276 - Cardiovascular Physiology


    Physiology of the cardiovascular system, especially mammalian with emphasis on the experimental basis for our current knowledge.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3273  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4277 - Endocrinology


    Endocrine glands and their physiological roles in metabolism, growth and reproduction.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3273  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4279 - Neurobiology


    The molecular and cellular processes of neuronal function in the human central and peripheral nervous systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4279L - Neurobiology Laboratory


    The accompanying lab to BIOL 4279 .  The molecular and cellular processes of neuronal function in the human central and peripheral nervous systems.  One laboratory period of three hours a week.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or permission of department
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4279  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4283 - Developmental Biology


    Developmental processes occurring chiefly during gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryogenesis, and organogenesis.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111  with grade of C or above.
    Cross-listed Course(s): BIOL 5283
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, First Summer 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4292 - Advances in Immunology


    Current topics in immunology with particular emphasis upon the genetic systems and molecular mechanisms underlying immune reactions.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4251  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4293 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy


    Comparison of selected anatomical systems across vertebrates, with emphasis on evolution and functional analyses.Three hours of lecture and one laboratory period of three hours per week.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or minor or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3111 , and BIOL 3111L  with grades of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2017, Spring 2016
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4405 - Internship/Laboratory Research


    A biotechnology-oriented internship with either an organization or within a biotechnology-related laboratory within the Departments of Biological Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or Biotechnology minor, permission of instructor, and permission of the Biotechnology Program director
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4600 - Senior Seminar


    Student presentation of oral and written reports from pertinent biological literature. Exit exam for Biology majors is administered.

    Credit Hours: (2) (O,W)
    Restriction(s): Senior standing and Biology major or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 , BIOL 3144 , BIOL 3166 , and either BIOL 3272  or BIOL 3273 
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, First Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4601 - Honors Seminar


    Open by invitation to juniors. Exploration of the nature of science, ethics in science, critical analysis, hypothesis testing and statistical analysis, peer review, and research skills. Students analyze professional research papers, present their analyses orally, select an Honors Advisor, and write a research proposal. Exit exam for biology majors will be administered. Two lecture hours with occasional additional hours to attend special lectures and seminars.

    Credit Hours: (2) (O,W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or permission of department
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4700 - Honors Research I


    Independent Honors project: proposal, and research. By invitation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Senior standing and Biology major or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4601  with grade of C or above.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BIOL 4701 - Honors Research II


    Independent Honors project, including thesis preparation and presentation of results. May be substituted for BIOL 4600  and for one lab.

    Credit Hours: (3) (O,W)
    Restriction(s): Biology major or permission of department; and approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4700 .
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Business

  
  • BUSN 1100 - Freshman Honors Seminar


    A study of selected topics that impact the potential for success of business honors students in school and beyond. Topics include: University life, corporate and community interaction, career selection, keys to success, and practitioner interaction, among others.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Freshman standing in the Business Honors Program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BUSN 1101 - Introduction to Business and Professional Development


    Fundamentals of business, including accounting, business analytics, economics, finance, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, and operations and supply chain management.  Other topics addressed relate to preparing students for success and include goal setting, understanding the inquiry process, and cultural awareness. Based on hours earned when admitted to the College of Business, this course may not be required.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): College of Business major and Freshman standing.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2018, Fall 2016


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • BUSN 1701 - Practicum I: Corporate Citizenship


    An experiential learning course which examines the relationship between corporate citizenship and service to one’s community.  Lectures, readings, and seminars explore the historical, ethical, and economic foundations of service in business, highlighting issues such as corporate giving, environmental impact of business decisions, and industry professionalism.  Prepare for 40 hours non-profit service. 

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BUSN 2000 - Topics in Business and Economics


    Current topics from business and economics.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change of topic and permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BUSN 2701 - Practicum II: Professionalism and Service Seminar


    An examination of acceptable industry norms, values, and ethics in the workplace.  Simultaneously students complete a 40 hour service project with an approved non-profit organization.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs. 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BUSN 2702 - Practicum III: Leadership and Group Dynamics


    Students plan and implement a group service project using the fundamentals of communication, planning, organizing, financing, and marketing.  Concurrently, students explore and develop their leadership profile by engaging in thoughtful discussions, reflection, and exercises.  

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs. 
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with different companies for up to a maximum of three (3) semester hours of credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BUSN 3400 - Business Honors Internship


    The internship requires 150 hours of supervised employment that provides a meaningful work experience in any business field.  An internship proposal form must be completed and approved prior to registration and the commencement of the work experience.  May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of three credit hours. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in good Business Honors Program standing, and permission of instructor.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Repeatability: May not be repeated or taken for credit at the same time or following any other internship for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2016


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  • BUSN 3770 - Business Honors Thesis Topics


    Exploration of current business research topics through presentations by business faculty.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Restriction(s): Permission of the Assistant Director of the Business Honors Program.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BUSN 4701 - Business Honors Thesis


    Honors project directed by Business Honors committee or assigned faculty member.  One faculty contact hour per week and independent research.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of the Director of Undergraduate Special Programs and approval of a thesis proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Business Analytics

  
  • BUSA 3000 - Topics in Business Analytics


    Topics from the area of business analytics.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Belk College of Business major; and Junior or Senior standing.
    Prerequisite(s): INFO 3233  with a grade of C or above.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with change of topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • BUSA 3400 - Business Analytics Internship


    Provides a meaningful work experience in the field of business analytics. Requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised employment, 50 hours of work per credit hour.  Students are responsible for securing internship and completing internship application and approval process prior to registering for the course. Internship must be approved by instructor.  Application process and course registration must be completed prior to beginning internship.  All proposals are subject to departmental approval.  Students may not earn internship credit for work at a current employer.  May be used to meet requirements of a major elective, up to a maximum of three credit hours.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Business Analytics major in good standing; Junior or Senior standing; and permission of instructor. May not be repeated or taken for credit at the same time or following any other internship for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, Spring 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Business Law

  
  • BLAW 3150 - Business Law I


    A study of the legal setting of business and its relationship to the business firm. Topics include: the nature of law and the court system, criminal and civil procedure, alternative dispute resolution, constitutional authority to regulate business, business ethics, criminal law, torts, contracts, the law of sales, intellectual property, and cyberlaw.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, business major, or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): INFO 2130  .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Second Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018


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  • BLAW 3250 - Business Law II


    The study of the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include: commercial paper, bank deposits and collections, letters of credit, documents of title, secured transactions, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, agency law, employment law and government regulation of business, business organizations and securities regulation, real and personal property, insurance, wills, trusts, and estates.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing, business major, or permission of department
    Prerequisite(s): BLAW 3150 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2019, Spring 2018, First Summer 2017
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Capitalism Studies

  
  • CAPI 2050 - Topics in Capitalism Studies


    An introductory-level approach to the interdisciplinary field of Capitalism Studies, focusing on a special topic.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change in topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • CAPI 2100 - Introduction to Capitalism Studies


    An overview of the history and development of capitalism, since its rise and proliferation across the globe, with special attention to the last 300 years.  The how and why capitalism changed during these centuries and the impacts of these changes on global society are explored.  Students develop a richer understanding of the complex web of causal forces that link the economy, society, and culture.  Emphasis is placed that capitalism is not natural or trans-historical, but rather is a social process, with a history of change over time. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Western Tradition
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • CAPI 3050 - Topics in Capitalism Studies


    An interdisciplinary perspective on a specific topic, related to the field of Capitalism Studies.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with change in topic.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • CAPI 3800 - Independent Study


    Students pursue individual investigations, supervised by the instructor, of subjects directly related to Capitalism Studies.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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