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BIOL 1000 - Special Topics in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Special topics for nonmajors in Biology. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Vary by course.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Lecture hours and laboratory hours vary by courses taught.
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BIOL 1110 - Principles of Biology I
Credit Hours: (3)
Introduction to biology for non-majors. Fundamental principles of life with a human emphasis. Not accepted toward the Biology major.
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BIOL 1110L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Not accepted toward the Biology major.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 1110 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 1115 - Principles of Biology II
Credit Hours: (3)
Continuation of BIOL 1110 for non-majors. Fundamental principles of life with a human emphasis.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 2000 - Special Topics in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Special introductory topics for biology majors and minors. May be repeated for credit with change of topic..
Prerequisite(s): Varies by course offered.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Lecture hours and laboratory hours vary with the courses taught.
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BIOL 2120 - General Biology I
Credit Hours: (3)
Origin and early evolution of life, basic principles of chemistry, cell biology, and genetics. May not be attempted more than twice.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 with grade of B or above or BIOL 2130 with grade of C or above, or placement by the department.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture periods per week.
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BIOL 2130 - General Biology II
Credit Hours: (3)
Ecology, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal structure and function. May not be attempted more than twice.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 with grade of B or above or BIOL 2120 with grade of C or above, or placement by the department.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture periods per week.
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BIOL 2140L - General Biology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (2)
Population ecology, evolution, phylogenetics, invertebrate biology, animal and plant physiology. May not be attempted more than twice.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or above in BIOL 2120 or BIOL 2130 .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 2120 or BIOL 2130 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One three-hour laboratory period and linked laboratory lecture per week.
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BIOL 2259 - Fundamentals of Microbiology
Credit Hours: (3)
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. May not be attempted more than twice.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2120 with grade of C or above; CHEM 1203 or CHEM 1251 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 2259L - Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Attendance mandatory for safety training. Not accepted toward the Biology major. May not be attempted more than twice.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 2259 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 2273 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Fundamentals of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Not accepted toward the Biology major. May not be attempted more than twice.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2120 with grade of C or above; CHEM 1203 or CHEM 1251 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 2273L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Not accepted toward the Biology major. May not be attempted more than twice.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 2273 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 2274 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit Hours: (3)
Continuation of BIOL 2273 . Not accepted toward the Biology major. May not be attempted more than twice.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2273 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 2274L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Not accepted toward the Biology major. May not be attempted more than twice.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 2274 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3000 - Special Topics in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Special topics for intermediate-level Biology majors and minors. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Varies by course.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Lecture hours and laboratory hours vary with the courses taught.
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BIOL 3111 - Cell Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Structure and function of cells. Biomolecular structures and their interactions including membranes, proteins and nucleic acids.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; and BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3111L - Cell Biology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L with grade of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3111 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 3144L - Ecology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L with grade of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3144 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 3161 - Introduction to Biotechnology
Credit Hours: (3)
An overview of basic molecular biology, techniques, and uses of biotechnology tools in environmental and biomedical fields.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2120 with grade of C or above, or permission of department.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours per week.
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BIOL 3166 - Genetics
Credit Hours: (3)
Basic concepts of heredity; principles of classical, molecular, and population genetics.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 3111 , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3166L - Genetics Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3111L with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3166 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 3202 - Horticulture
Credit Hours: (3)
Principles of horticulture, greenhouse management, environmental factors, production, and maintenance of cultivars, and landscaping.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 3202L - Horticulture Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Greenhouse work, plant identification, and field trips.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3202 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3215 - Economic Botany
Credit Hours: (3)
Origins of agricultural plants; history of use and misuse of plants by humans; consideration of major groups of crop, spice, medicinal, and drug plants.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 3222 - General Botany
Credit Hours: (3)
Morphology, physiology, reproduction, phylogeny, and ecology of plants.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3222L - General Botany Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3222 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3229 - Field Botany
Credit Hours: (3)
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.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Six hours a day for 9 days.
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BIOL 3231 - Invertebrate Zoology
Credit Hours: (4)
Comparative invertebrate anatomy and physiology, as well as life histories and ecology of select taxonomic groups.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3233 - Vertebrate Zoology
Credit Hours: (4)
Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and life histories of vertebrates.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3234 - Field Entomology
Credit Hours: (3)
A field course stressing identification and ecology of insects of the Piedmont of North Carolina.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Six hours a day for 10 days.
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BIOL 3235 - Biology of Insects
Credit Hours: (3)
The anatomy, physiology, development, behavior, ecology, and medical and economic importance of insects.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3236 - General Zoology
Credit Hours: (3)
The morphology, function, development, phylogeny, and ecology of the principal invertebrate and vertebrate types.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3236L - General Zoology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L .
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3236 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 3272 - Plant Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Metabolic and physiological processes of plants and conditions which affect or regulate these processes.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major or permission of department; BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , BIOL 2140L , CHEM 1252 , and CHEM 1252L with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 3273L - Animal Physiology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3111L .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 3405 - Internship in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-3)
A project-oriented, internship with a biological focus. Supervised by a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Maximum credit toward major is two hours for B.A. and three hours for B.S. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department.
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BIOL 3500 - Biology Cooperative Education and 49ership Experience
Credit Hours: (0)
Required of students participating in the 49ership/service 49ership or Cooperative Education Program during the semesters in which they are working. Participating students pay a course registration fee for transcript notation (49ership and coop). 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. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Course may be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by the department and the University Career Center.
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BIOL 3800 - Tutorial in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-4)
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. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department, minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and Biology GPA of 3.0.
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BIOL 3900 - Undergraduate Research
Credit Hours: (1-3)
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. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department, minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and Biology GPA of 3.0.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Maximum of two labs.
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BIOL 4000 - Special Topics in Biology
Credit Hours: (1-4)
Special topics for advanced undergraduates. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Lecture hours and laboratory hours vary with the courses taught.
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BIOL 4040 - Stem Cells
Credit Hours: (3)
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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4111 - Evolution
Credit Hours: (3)
Theories of evolution and forces which affect gene frequencies.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 and BIOL 3166 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 4121 - Biometry
Credit Hours: (4)
Advanced biostatistics with design and analysis of experiments.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3166 , and one STAT course with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4144 - Advanced Ecology
Credit Hours: (4)
Energy flow, nutrient cycles, community structure, population growth, and regulation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3144 , and BIOL 3144L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4162 - Advanced Biotechnology I
Credit Hours: (3)
Problem-based learning approach where students work in teams to develop solution strategies that use biotechnology to solve real-world problems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111L and BIOL 3161 or BIOL 3166 with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours per week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4163 - Advanced Biotechnology II
Credit Hours: (3)
Students work in teams to implement solution strategies developed in BIOL 4162 that use biotechnology to solve real-world problems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3161 or BIOL 3166 and BIOL 4162 with grade of C or above and permission of instructor.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period and two lecture hours per week.
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BIOL 4167 - Medical Genetics
Credit Hours: (3)
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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 and BIOL 3166 .
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BIOL 4168 - Recombinant DNA Techniques
Credit Hours: (4)
Modern molecular biological methods (such as DNA cloning, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid hybridization, PCR, and DNA sequencing) data analysis and interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111L , BIOL 3166 , or CHEM 4165 with grade of C or above and permission of instructor.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Two lecture hour and two laboratory periods of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4171 - Cell Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
The fundamental physiochemical properties of cells.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4184 - Plant Biotechnology
Credit Hours: (3)
A laboratory-oriented course designed to integrate plant molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, and plant cell and tissue culture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 , BIOL 3166 , and CHEM 2132 with grades of C or above, or permission of department.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One lecture hour and two laboratory periods of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4199 - Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Structural and functional interaction of nucleic acids and proteins in the replication, transcription, and translation of genetic material.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 , BIOL 3166 , and CHEM 2131 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 4229 - Dendrology
Credit Hours: (4)
The identification, structure, function, ecology, reproduction, and evolutionary relationships of woody plants.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3229 with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab a week.
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BIOL 4233 - Parasitology
Credit Hours: (3)
Morphology, life cycles, ecology, taxonomy, and medical and economic importance of parasites.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours a week.
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BIOL 4234 - Wildlife Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Concepts, principles and techniques of wildlife biology. Value, demography, management, and conservation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144 with grade of C or above.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4235 - Mammalogy
Credit Hours: (4)
Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and life histories of the mammals.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3272 or BIOL 3273 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4242 - Biology of Birds
Credit Hours: (3)
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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144 with grade of C or above or permission of department.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours per week.
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BIOL 4242L - Biology of Birds Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
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.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 4242 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Meets for one three-hour period per week.
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BIOL 4243 - Animal Behavior
Credit Hours: (3)
An ethological approach to how animals respond to their environment. Causation, development, and adaptive significance of behavior in social systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 4244 - Conservation Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Conservation values, extinction rates, genetic diversity, demography, habitat fragmentation, reserve management, ecological restoration.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3144 with grade of C or above.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4244L - Conservation Biology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L with grade of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4244 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week plus field trips.
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BIOL 4245 - Marine Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Diversity and adaptations of marine biota, and ecological processes of marine ecosystems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4250 - Microbiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Morphology, physiology, pathogenicity, metabolism, and ecology of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. Aquatic, dairy, and food microbiology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4250L - Microbiology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Attendance mandatory for safety training.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L and BIOL 3111L with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4250 with grade of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4251 - Immunology
Credit Hours: (3)
Cellular, molecular and genetic basis for immunity; physical chemistry of antigens and antibodies and their interactions; defense mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4253 - Marine Microbiology
Credit Hours: (4)
Bacteria, fungi and viruses of marine origin, and their response to the salt, temperature, pressure and nutrient environment of the ocean. Roles of marine microorganisms in public health, pollution and fouling.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250 and BIOL 4250L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three lecture hours and one laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4255 - Bacterial Genetics
Credit Hours: (3)
Regulation of gene expression in bacterial systems. Bacteriophage genetics. DNA transfer in bacteria.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4256 - Pathogenic Bacteriology
Credit Hours: (3)
Cellular and molecular interactions of mammalian hosts with prokaryotic parasites.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4256L - Pathogenic Bacteriology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250L with grade of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4256 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4257 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
Credit Hours: (3)
Lectures in microbial metabolism and physiology, including such topics as bacterial nutrition, transport mechanisms, catabolism and energy production, biosynthesis, global regulation of gene expression.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4250 with grade of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three one-hour lectures per week.
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BIOL 4257L - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism Lab
Credit Hours: (1)
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.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4257 .
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One three-hour lab per week.
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BIOL 4258 - Epidemics and Plagues
Credit Hours: (3)
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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 or permission from instructor.
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BIOL 4259 - Virology
Credit Hours: (3)
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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166 , BIOL 4199 , or BIOL 4250 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4260 - Population Genetics
Credit Hours: (3)
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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3166 and STAT 1221 with grades of C or above.
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BIOL 4265 - Drugs: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms
Credit Hours: (3)
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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 4272 - Comparative Animal Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Fundamental mechanisms and evolutionary diversity of physiological adaptations of animals.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3111 .
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BIOL 4274 - Environmental Toxicology and Health
Credit Hours: (3)
Molecular, physiological and ecological effects of major environmental pollutants.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 with grades of C or above.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3111 .
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BIOL 4276 - Cardiovascular Physiology
Credit Hours: (3)
Physiology of the cardiovascular system, especially mammalian with emphasis on the experimental basis for our current knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3273 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4277 - Endocrinology
Credit Hours: (3)
Endocrine glands and their physiological roles in metabolism, growth and reproduction.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3273 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4279 - Neurobiology
Credit Hours: (3)
The molecular and cellular processes of neuronal function in the human central and peripheral nervous systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above, or permission of instructor
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BIOL 4279L - Neurobiology Laboratory
Credit Hours: (1)
Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4279 with grade of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: One laboratory period of three hours a week.
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BIOL 4283 - Developmental Biology
Credit Hours: (3)
Developmental processes occurring chiefly during gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryogenesis, and organogenesis.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3111 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4292 - Advances in Immunology
Credit Hours: (3)
Current topics in immunology with particular emphasis upon the genetic systems and molecular mechanisms underlying immune reactions.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4251 with grade of C or above.
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BIOL 4293 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Credit Hours: (4)
Comparison of selected anatomical systems across vertebrates, with emphasis on evolution and functional analyses.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140L , BIOL 3111 , and BIOL 3111L with grades of C or above.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Three hours of lecture and one laboratory period of three hours per week.
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BIOL 4405 - Internship/Laboratory Research
Credit Hours: (1-3)
A biotechnology-oriented internship with either an organization or within a biotechnologyrelated laboratory within the Departments of Biological Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Biotechnology minor, permission of instructor, and permission of the Biotechnology Program director.
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BIOL 4600 - Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: (1)
Student presentation of oral and written reports from pertinent biological literature. Exit exam for Biology majors is administered.
Prerequisite(s): Biology major, Senior standing, BIOL 3111 , BIOL 3144, BIOL 3166 , and either BIOL 3272 or BIOL 3273 .
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4601 - Honors Seminar
Credit Hours: (2)
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.
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: Two lecture hours with occasional additional hours to attend special lectures and seminars.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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BIOL 4700 - Honors Research I
Credit Hours: (3)
By invitation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4601 with grade of C or above and Senior standing. Independent Honors project: proposal, and research.
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BIOL 4701 - Honors Research II
Credit Hours: (3)
Independent Honors project, including thesis preparation and presentation of results. May be substituted for BIOL 4600 and for one lab.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4700 and approval of a proposal through the Honors College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course.
Other Requirements Satisfied: General Education - Oral Communication (O), General Education - Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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