Course Descriptions - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

Course Descriptions
BIOL4233 Microbial Genetics (FA) (Formerly MBIO
4233) Principles of molecular genetics in microorganisms,
including the concepts of DNA structure and function, mutation,
transformation, conjugation, transduction, recombination,
and genetic engineering. Prerequisite: BIOL 2013 and
BIOL 2011L and CHEM 3603 and CHEM 3601L and CHEM
3613 and CHEM 3611L.
BIOL4230L Comparative Physiology Laboratory
(FA) Corequisite: BIOL 4234.
BIOL4263 Cell Physiology (SP) Covers cellular
processes involved in growth, metabolism, transport, excitation,
signalling and motility, with emphasis on function and
regulation in eukaryotes, primarily animals. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2533 and BIOL 2531L and CHEM 3813
and PHYS 2033.
BIOL4261L Cell Physiology Laboratory (SP)
Laboratory demonstrations of cell processes involved in
growth, metabolism, transport, excitation, signalling and
motility. Laboratory 3 hours. Corequisite: BIOL 4263.
BIOL4304 Plant Physiology (FA) (Formerly BOTY
4304) Study of plant processes. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3
hours per week. Corequisite: BIOL 4300L. Prerequisite: BIOL
1613 and BIOL 1611L and BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L and
general chemistry.
BIOL4300L Plant Physiology Laboratory (FA)
(Formerly BOTY 4300L) Corequisite: BIOL 4304.
BIOL4313 Physiology of Microorganisms (FA)
(Formerly MBIO 4303) Life processes of microorganisms.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2013 and BIOL 2011L and CHEM 3603
and CHEM 3601L and CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L.
BIOL4353 Ecological Genetics (FA, Odd years)
Analysis of the genetics of natural and laboratory populations
with emphasis on the ecological bases of evolutionary
change. Prerequisite: BIOL 3323 and BIOL 3321L and MATH
2554 and STAT 2023 or equivalent.
BIOL4424 Mycology (FA) (Formerly BOTY 4424) Form
and function of the fungi. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours
per week. Corequisite: BIOL 4420L. Prerequisite: BIOL 1613
and BIOL 1611L and BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L.
BIOL4420L Mycology Laboratory (FA) (Formerly
BOTY 4420L) Corequisite: BIOL 4424.
BIOL4433 Principles of Evolution (FA, Even
years) Advanced survey of the mechanisms of evolutionary
change with special emphasis on advances since the
Modern Synthesis. Historical, theoretical, and population
genetics approaches are discussed. Recommended BIOL
3023 and BIOL 3321L and BIOL 3861L. Prerequisite: BIOL
3323 and BIOL 3863.
BIOL4443 Molecular Virology (SP, Odd years)
(Formerly BOTY 4443) Presents the molecular mechanisms
underlying viral life-cycles; tropism and host cell recognition,
penetration, genome replication, gene expression, transformation,
assembly, nucleic acid packaging, and egress.
Emphasis placed on experimental approaches. Lecture 3
hours per week. Prerequisite: (BIOL 4233 or BIOL 3323) and
(BIOL 4753 or BIOL 2533) or graduate standing.
BIOL4463 Physiological Ecology of Animals (SP,
Odd years) Interactions between environment, physiology,
and properties of individuals and populations on both evolutionary
and ecological scales. Prerequisite: BIOL 3863 and
ZOOL 4234 and ZOOL 4230L.
BIOL4503 Ecosystem Ecology (SP, Odd years)
Factors controlling ecosystem structure and function. Topics
include paleoclimate and species migrations, current species
alliances, biogeochemical cycles, and climate change and
ecosystem stability. Prerequisite: BIOL 3864 and CHEM 1123
and CHEM 1121L.
BIOL4513 Population Ecology (SP, Odd years)
Survey of theoretical and applied aspects of population
processes stressing models of growth, interspecific interactions,
and adaptation to physical and biotic environments.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3864.
BIOL4511L Population Ecology Laboratory (SP,
Odd years) Pre- or Corequisite: BIOL 4513.
BIOL4523 Physiological Ecology of Plants (SP,
Even years) Effects of environmental factors on plant
growth. Studies of light, temperature, soil, and soil moisture
relationships will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BIOL 3864.
BIOL4544 Vertebrate Embryology (FA) (Formerly
ZOOL 4544) Development of selected vertebrates. Lecture 2
hours, laboratory 6 hours per week. Corequisite: BIOL 4540L.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L or equivalent and
junior standing.
BIOL4540L Vertebrate Embryology Laboratory
(SP) (Formerly ZOOL 4540L) Corequisite: BIOL 4544.
BIOL4554 Developmental Biology (SP) (Formerly
250
ZOOL 4554) An analysis of the concepts of mechanisms of
development emphasizing the experimental approach.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite:
BIOL 4550L. Prerequisite: junior standing.
BIOL4550L Developmental Biology Laboratory
(SP) (Formerly ZOOL 4550L) Corequisite: BIOL 4554.
BIOL4613 Primate Adaptation and Evolution (FA,
SP, SU) Introduction to the biology of the order Primates.
This course considers the comparative anatomy, behavioral
ecology and paleontology of our nearest living relatives.
(Same as ANTH 4613) Prerequisite: (BIOL 1543 and BIOL
1541L) or ANTH 1013.
BIOL4623 Advanced Invertebrate Zoology (SP,
Odd years) (Formerly ZOOL 4623) Detailed consideration
of selected freshwater and marine invertebrate taxa with
emphasis on functional morphology, embryology, natural history
and systematics. Lectures, laboratories, and field trips.
Corequisite: BIOL 4620L.
BIOL4620L Advanced Invertebrate Zoology
Laboratory (SP, Odd years) (Formerly ZOOL 4620L)
Corequisite: BIOL 4623.
BIOL4703 Mechanisms of Pathogenesis (FA)
(Formerly MBIO 4703) A survey of the events causing human
disease at the molecular, cellular and genetic levels. Seeks to
develop an appreciation that both the tricks pathogens use
add the body’s own defenses contribute to pathology.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2013 and BIOL 2011L and BIOL 2533.
BIOL4713 Basic Immunology (SP) A general
overview of Immunity with emphasis on the underlying cellular,
molecular, and genetic events, and discussions of more
specialized issues in Immunology, such as disease states
involving the Immune system, and other interesting problems
in modern Immunology. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours
per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 2323 and BIOL 2533.
BIOL4711L Basic Immunology Laboratory (SP)
Corequisite: BIOL 4713.
BIOL4724 Protistology (FA, Odd years) The biology
of eukaryotes other than Animals, Land Plants, and Fungi
with emphasis on morphology and modern approaches to
phylogenetic systematics. Three hours lecture, four hours
lab/week. Involves writing term papers. Corequisite: BIOL
4720L.
BIOL4720L Protistology Laboratory (FA, Odd
years) Corequisite: BIOL 4724. (FA, Even years)
BIOL4743 Fish Biology (SP, Odd years) (Formerly
ZOOL 4723) Morphology, classification, life history, population
dynamics, and natural history of fishes and fish-like vertebrates.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week.
Corequisite: BIOL 4740L. Prerequisite: 12 hours of biological
science.
BIOL4740L Fish Biology Laboratory (SP, Odd
years) (Formerly ZOOL 4720L) Corequisite: BIOL 4743.
BIOL4753 General Virology (SP) (Formerly MBIO
4753) An introduction to viral life-cycles, structure, and host
cell interactions. Emphasis placed on molecular and biochemical
aspects of virology. Two hour lecture and one hour
discussion. Prerequisite: BIOL 2533 and BIOL 2323.
BIOL4763 Ornithology (SP, Even years) (Formerly
ZOOL 4763) Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, behavior,
and ecology of birds. Lecture, laboratory, and field work.
Corequisite: BIOL 4760L. Prerequisite: 10 hours of biological
sciences.
BIOL4760L Ornithology Laboratory (SP, Even
years) (Formerly ZOOL 4760L) Corequisite: BIOL 4763.
BIOL480V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
For advanced students with adequate preparation. May be
repeated.
BIOL4814 Limnology (FA, Odd years) (Formerly
ZOOL 4814) Physical, chemical and biological conditions of
inland waters. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory by arrangement.
Corequisite: BIOL 4810L. Prerequisite: (CHEM 1123 and
CHEM 1121L) or equivalent and 12 hours of biological sciences.
BIOL4810L Limnology Laboratory (FA, Odd
years) (Formerly ZOOL 4810L) Corequisite: BIOL 4814.
BIOL4824 Community Ecology (SP, Even years)
Survey of theoretical and applied aspects of community
processes stressing structure, tropic dynamics, community
interactions, and major community types. Corequisite: BIOL
4820L. Prerequisite: BIOL 3864.
BIOL4820L Community Ecology Laboratory (SP,
Even years) Corequisite: BIOL 4824. (FA, Odd years)
BIOL4830L Animal Behavior Laboratory (FA,
Odd years) (Formerly ZOOL 4830L) Corequisite: BIOL
4833.
BIOL485V Field Ecology (1-3) (SP, SU) Project oriented
approach employing current field and laboratory techniques,
experimental design, and data analysis. Field trip is
required.
BIOL490V Special Topics in Microbiology (1-6)
(IR) (Formerly MBIO 490) Consideration of new areas of
microbiological knowledge not yet treated adequately in textbooks
or in other courses. Prerequisite: 8 hours of biological
sciences.
BIOL4933 Special Topics in Zoology (SU)
(Formerly ZOOL 4933) Discussion of recent outstanding zoological
research of interest to zoology majors and public
school science teachers. May be repeated with different
instructor of a maximum of 6 hours of credit. May be repeated
for 6 hours. Prerequisite: 8 hours of biological sciences.
BIOL498V Senior Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
BIOL499V rerequisite: senior standing. (1-4) (FA,
SP, SU) May be repeated for 8 hours. Prerequisite: senior
standing.
BIOL5001 Seminar in Biology (FA, SP) Discussion
of selected topics and review of current literature in any area
of the biological sciences. May be repeated for 2 hours.
BIOL5101 Bibliographic Practicum (FA) Systematic
survey of biological resources available on CD-ROM, through
electronic library on-line services, and on the Internet and
World Wide Web. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing.
BIOL5264 Soil Microbiology (FA, Odd years)
(Formerly MBIO 5264) A study of the microorganisms in soil
and the biochemical processes for which they are responsible.
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours per week.
Corequisite: BIOL 5260L. Prerequisite: BIOL 2013 and BIOL
2011L.
BIOL5263 Cell Physiology (SP) Covers cellular
processes involved in growth, metabolism, transport, excitation,
signalling and motility, with emphasis on function and
regulation in eukaryotes, primarily animals. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2533 and BIOL 2531L and CHEM 3813
and PHYS 2033.
BIOL5261L Cell Physiology Laboratory (SP)
Laboratory demonstrations of cell processes involved in
growth, metabolism, transport, excitation, signalling and
motility. Laboratory 3 hours. Pre- or Corequisite: BIOL 5263.
BIOL5260L Soil Microbiology Laboratory (FA,
Odd years) (Formerly MBIO 5260L) Laboratory exercises
related to the study of microorganisms in soil and the biochemical
processes for which they are responsible.
Laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: BIOL 5264.
BIOL529V Research in Physiology (1-6) (FA, SP,
SU)
BIOL5323 Plant Growth and Growth Substances
(SP, Even years) (Formerly BOTY 5323) Concepts and
techniques employed in the study of growth and development
with emphasis on growth substances. Prerequisite: BIOL
4304 and organic chemistry.
BIOL5334 Biochemical Genetics (SP) Lectures and
laboratories based on modern molecular genetic techniques
for analyses of eukaryotes and manipulation of prokaryotes.
A hands-on course in recombinant DNA techniques: laboratory
practices in gene identification, cloning, and characterization.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours per week.
Corequisite: BIOL 5330L. Prerequisite: BIOL 3323 (or equivalent)
and CHEM 3813 (or equivalent).
BIOL5330L Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
(SP) Corequisite: BIOL 5334.
BIOL5343 Advanced Immunology (FA) (Formerly
MBIO 5343) Aspects of innate, cell-mediated, and humoral
immunity in mammalian and avian species. Molecular mechanisms
underlying the function of the immune system are
emphasized. A course in Basic Immunology prior to enrollment
in Advanced Immunology is recommended but not
required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
BIOL5353 Ecological Genetics (FA, Odd years)
Analysis of the genetics of natural and laboratory populations
with emphasis on the ecological bases of evolutional change.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3323 and BIOL 3321L and MATH 2554
and STAT 2023 or equivalent.
BIOL5352L Immunology in the Laboratory (SP)
(Formerly MBIO 5352L) Laboratory course on immune-diagnostic
laboratory techniques and uses of antibodies as a
research tool. Included are cell isolation and characterization
procedures, immunochemistry, flow cytometry, ELISA and
cell culture assay systems. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: POSC 5343 or BIOL 5343.
BIOL539V Research in Genetics (1-6) (FA, SP,
SU)
BIOL5423 Human Evolutionary Anatomy (IR)
Paleobiologists reconstruct past lifeways and systematic rela-
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