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Course Descriptions
of recalcitrant compounds. Benefits as well as potential costs
of environmental applications of biotechnology will be evaluated.
BENG5923 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control
and Modeling (SP, Even years) Control of hydrologic,
meteorologic, and land use factors on nonpoint source (NPS)
pollution in urban and agricultural watersheds. Discussion of
water quality models to develop NPS pollution control plans
and total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), with consideration
of model calibration, validation, and uncertainty analysis.
Prerequisite: BENG 4903 or CVEG 3223.
BENG5933 Environmental and Ecological Risk
Assessment (SP, Even years) Process and methodologies
associated with human-environmental and ecological
risk assessments. Environmental risk assessments based on
human receptors as endpoints, addressing predominantly
abiotic processes. Ecological risk assessments based on
non-human receptors as endpoints. Approach using hazard
definition, effects assessment, risk estimation, and risk management.
Application of methods to student projects to gain
experience in defining and quantifying uncertainty associated
with human perturbation, management and restoration of
environmental and ecological processes. Prerequisite: BENG
4113.
BENG600V Master’s Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
BENG6713 Advanced Properties of Biological
Materials (IR) An advanced treatment of the physical,
thermal, and electromagnetic properties of food and other
biological materials. Special emphasis on the microscopic
bases for physicochemical properties. Modeling of material
properties and behavior. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
per week. Corequisite: BENG 6710L. Prerequisite: graduate
standing.
BENG6710L Advanced Properties of Biological
Materials Laboratory (IR) Corequisite: BENG 6713.
BENG700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP,
SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.
(BIOL) BIOLOGY
BIOL1543 Principles of Biology (FA, SP, SU)
Principles that unify biology with emphasis on scientific study
that demonstrates how all organisms are the product of evolution
and are parts of interacting systems from the molecular
to the ecosystem level. Corequisite: BIOL 1541L. UNIVERSI-
TY CORE COURSE
BIOL1543H Honors Principles of Biology (FA,
SP) This course is designed for the well prepared student in
Honors program. It focuses on the principles that unify the
science of biology. Students will be exposed to how scientific
principles have been used to demonstrate that all organisms
are the products of evolution and are parts of interacting systems
from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Corequisite:
BIOL 1541M or BIOL 1541L. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL1541L Principles of Biology Laboratory (FA,
SP, SU) Experimental and observational techniques used
in biology with emphasis on the acquisition and interpretation
of results that illustrate major biological principles.
Corequisite: BIOL 1543. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL1541M Honors Principles of Biology
Laboratory (FA, SP) This course is designed for the well
prepared student in the Honors program. It focuses on teaching
students experimental and observational techniques used
in the science of biology. It emphasizes the acquisition and
interpretation of results that illustrate the major principles of
biology. Corequisite: BIOL 1543H or BIOL 1543. UNIVERSI-
TY CORE COURSE
BIOL1603 Principles of Zoology (FA, SP, SU)
(Formerly ZOOL 1613) Introduction to zoological principles
relating to cells, organ systems, development, genetics, ecology,
and animal phyla. Corequisite: BIOL 1601L or BIOL
1601M. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L. UNIVER-
SITY CORE COURSE
BIOL1601L General Zoology Laboratory (FA, SP,
SU) (Formerly ZOOL 1611L) Laboratory exercises illustrating
animal structure, physiology, genetics, and ecology.
Corequisite: BIOL 1603. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL1601M Honors General Zoology Laboratory
(FA, SP, SU) (Formerly ZOOL 1611M) Laboratory exercises
illustrating animal structure, physiology, genetics, and
ecology. Corequisite: BIOL 1603. UNIVERSITY CORE
COURSE
BIOL1613 Plant Biology (FA, SP, SU) (Formerly
BOTY 1613) Consideration of basic flowering plant structure,
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growth, development, physiology, genetics, ecology, and a
brief survey of other plant groups. Lecture 3 hours per week.
BIOL 1611L is recommended as a corequisite and both are
required for partial fulfillment of the Fulbright College natural
sciences requirement. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL
1541L. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL1611L Plant Biology Laboratory (FA, SP, SU)
(Formerly BOTY 1611L) Pre- or Corequisite: BIOL 1613. UNI-
VERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL1611M Honors Plant Biology Laboratory
(FA, SP, SU) (Formerly BOTY 1611M) Pre- or Corequisite:
BIOL 1613. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL2001 Bibliographic Practicum (FA, SP) A
systematic survey of biological literature and bibliographic
resources. Includes library exercises and the compiling of
selected bibliographies.
BIOL2013 General Microbiology (FA, SP, SU)
Basic concepts of microbiology including diversity, genetics,
metabolism, growth, control of growth, pathogenesis, and
immunology. Corequisite: BIOL 2011L. Prerequisite: BIOL
1543 and BIOL 1541L and 2 semesters of general chemistry.
BIOL2013H Honors General Microbiology (FA,
SP, SU) (Formerly MBIO 2013H) Basic concepts of microbiology
including diversity, genetics, metabolism, growth, control
of growth, pathogenesis, and immunology. Corequisite:
BIOL 2011L or BIOL 2011M. Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and
BIOL 1541L and 2 semesters of general chemistry.
BIOL2011L General Microbiology Laboratory (FA,
SP, SU) (Formerly MBIO 2011L) Techniques for handling
microorganisms. Corequisite: BIOL 2013.
BIOL2011M Honors General Microbiology
Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) (Formerly MBIO 2011M)
Corequisite: BIOL 2013.
BIOL2103 Microorganisms in Human Affairs (SP,
SU) (Formerly MBIO 2103) Especially for students who are
enrolled in the program for Associate Degree in Nursing as
well as those preparing for professions in health care. Basic
concepts of microbiology are presented and particular
emphasis is made on microorganisms that are pathogenic for
mankind. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1023 and CHEM 1021L.
BIOL2213 Human Physiology (FA, SP, SU)
(Formerly ZOOL 2213) Fundamental concepts of physiology
with emphasis in the human. Corequisite: BIOL 2211L.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 1023 and CHEM 1021L) or (CHEM
1074 and CHEM 1071L) or (CHEM 1103 and CHEM 1101L)
or (CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L) and MATH 1203. UNI-
VERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL2211L Human Physiology Laboratory (FA,
SP, SU) (Formerly ZOOL 2211L) Exercises include experiments
on osmosis, reflexes, senses, muscle, cardiovascular
system, ventilation, metabolism, renal function, etc. Data collection,
analysis, and report writing. Does not satisfy the
Fulbright College writing requirement. Corequisite: BIOL
2213. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL2323 General Genetics (SP) (Formerly BIOL
3323) Surveys of Mendelian, molecular, and population
mechanisms of inheritance and gene expression in prokaryotes
and eukaryotes. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:
BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L and CHEM 1123 and CHEM
1121L and (MATH 1203 or STAT 2023).
BIOL2321L General Genetics Laboratory (SP)
(Formerly BIOL 3321L) Analysis of genetic problems and
experiments with emphasis on “hands-on” experience with a
variety of organisms. May require time outside laboratory
period. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite:
BIOL 2323.
BIOL2404 Comparative Vertebrate Morphology
(FA, SP) (Formerly ZOOL 2404) Anatomy of selected vertebrate
animals with emphasis upon homologuous structures
in various animal groups. Lecture 2 or 3 hours, laboratory 4
or 6 hours per week. BIOL 2443 and BIOL 2441L may not be
counted for major in Zoology credit if prior credit in BIOL
2404 has been earned. Corequisite: BIOL 2400L.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L.
BIOL2400L Comparative Vertebrate Morphology
Laboratory (FA, SP) (Formerly ZOOL 2400L)
Corequisite: BIOL 2404.
BIOL2443 Human Anatomy (FA, SP, SU) (Formerly
ZOOL 2443) Description of human body as a series of organ
systems and their interrelationships. Corequisite: BIOL
2441L. Prerequisite: 4 hours of biological sciences. UNIVER-
SITY CORE COURSE
BIOL2441L Human Anatomy Laboratory (FA, SP,
SU) (Formerly ZOOL 2441L) Laboratory 3 hours exercises
in mammalian anatomy. Cannot be taken without prior credit
in BIOL 2443 or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2443.
Corequisite: BIOL 2443. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
BIOL2504 Survey of the Plant Kingdom (SP)
(Formerly BOTY 2404) Structure, reproduction, and evolution
of plant groups. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory or field work 4
hours per week. Corequisite: BOTY 2500L. Prerequisite:
BIOL 1613 and BIOL 1611L.
BIOL2500L Survey of the Plant Kingdom
Laboratory (SP) (Formerly BOTY 2400L) Corequisite:
BIOL 2504.
BIOL2533 Cell Biology (FA, SP) Introduction to cell
structure, cell processes, biological polymers, energetics, and
diversity. An introduction to biochemistry and cell chemistry.
Pre- or Corequisite: (CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L) or
(CHEM 1223 and CHEM 1221L) or equivalent. Prerequisite:
BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L.
BIOL2531L Cell Biology Laboratory (FA, SP)
Introduction to methods and techniques used in Cell Biology
research. Laboratory experiences to highlight topics covered
in BIOL 2533. Pre- or Corequisite: BIOL 2533
BIOL2814 Invertebrate Zoology (FA) (Formerly
ZOOL 2814) Invertebrate phyla of animals with emphasis on
structure, classification, and relationships. Lecture 3 hours,
laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIOL 2810L.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L.
BIOL2810L Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (FA)
(Formerly ZOOL 2810L) Corequisite: BIOL 2814.
BIOL3023 Evolutionary Biology (FA) An introduction
to the mechanisms and patterns of evolutionary change.
Seeks to develop logical, scientific skills and to apply them in
understanding how life has Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and
BIOL 1541L.
BIOL3020D Evolutionary Biology Drill (FA)
BIOL3123 Microbial Cell Structure (SP, SU)
(Formerly MBIO 3023) An in-depth study of microbial structure
and function. Prerequisite: BIOL 2013 and BIOL 2011L
and general chemistry.
BIOL3353 Mechanics of Human Movement (FA,
SP, SU) (Formerly ZOOL 3353) An introduction to basic
analysis of motor skills. No credit given towards major in
Zoology. Prerequisite: BIOL 2443 and BIOL 2441L.
BIOL3863 General Ecology (FA, SP) Ecological principles
and concepts; environmental factors and interactions
that determine distribution and abundance of organisms.
Prerequisite: 7 hours of biological science.
BIOL3861L General Ecology Laboratory (FA) Preor
Corequisite: BIOL 3863.
BIOL3923H Honors Colloquium (IR) Covers a special
topic or issue, offered as part of the honors program.
May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (not
restricted to candidacy in biological sciences).
BIOL399VH Honors Course (1-4) (FA, SP) May be
repeated. Prerequisite: junior standing.
BIOL4003 Laboratory Techniques in
Microbiology (FA) (Formerly MBIO 4003) Provides
experience with laboratory techniques in microbial physiology,
metabolism, and genetics. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2013 and BIOL 2011L and CHEM 3603
and CHEM 3601L and CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L.
BIOL4104 Taxonomy of Flowering Plants (SP, SU)
(Formerly BOTY 4104) Identifying, naming, and classifying of
wildflowers, weeds, trees, and other flowering plants.
Emphasis is on the practical aspects of plant identification.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite:
BIOL 4100L. Prerequisite: BIOL 1613 and BIOL 1611L and
BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L.
BIOL4100L Taxonomy of Flowering Plants
Laboratory (SP, SU) (Formerly BOTY 4100L)
Corequisite: BIOL 4104.
BIOL4124 Food Microbiology (SP) (Formerly MBIO
4124) Microbiology, contamination, preservation, and
spoilage of different kinds of foods, food poisoning, sanitation,
control, and inspection; microbiology of water; and standard
methods for official food and public health laboratories.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours per week. Corequisite:
BIOL 4120L. Prerequisite: BIOL 2013 and BIOL 2011L and
CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L or equivalent.
BIOL4120L Food Microbiology Laboratory (SP)
(Formerly MBIO 4120L) Corequisite: BIOL 4124.
BIOL4234 Comparative Physiology (FA)
Comparison of fundamental physiological mechanisms in various
animal groups. Adaptations to environmental factors at
both the organismal and cellular levels are emphasized.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite:
BIOL 4230L. Prerequisite: (8 hours in biology or zoology) and
CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L
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