08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

102 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
412. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 4 cr. An introduction to the chemical and physical processes occurring
in plants. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 204; Chemistry 108,
110; Math 116.
414. ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. 4 cr. An introduction to the processes by which animals function in their
environment. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 208; Math 116.
416. PHYSIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. 3 cr. Study of the physiological and environmental
processes involved in mammalian reproduction. Sp. odd
417. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY. 3 cr. An introduction to the mechanisms and evolution of
developmental processes of plants and animals. Topics include pattern formation, cell
differentiation, and organogenesis. An emphasis is placed on experimental aspects of
developmental biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 305.
418. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany BIOL
417. Lab topics include experimental investigations of fertilization, embryogenesis, gene
expression, and patterns of vertebrate organogenesis. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in
BIOL 417
419. ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 3 cr. An advanced
level course in genetics with a focus on DNA structure and function, gene expression, protein
function, human genetics, and biotechnology. An emphasis is placed on current topics and
emerging biomedical technologies. Prerequisite: BIOL 305
422. HISTOLOGY. 4 cr. Microscopic structure of the cell; cellular organizations; tissues; the
relationship of structure to function. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: 208.
425. NEUROLOGY. 3 cr. Study of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human nervous
system.
426. NEUROLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany 425. Three hours
laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in 425.
432. AQUATIC PLANTS. 4 cr. A study of the plants that grow in aquatic and wetland sites. Emphasis
placed on identification, distribution, and field characteristics. Two hours lecture and four hours
laboratory including frequent field trips. Prerequisite: 204.
434. FIELD BOTANY. 4 cr. Field characteristics and sight identification of the regional flora is
emphasized. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory including frequent field trips.
Prerequisite: 204.
436. DENDROLOGY. 4 cr. Classification, identification, and characteristics of important forest trees
of the United States, stressing native species common to Louisiana. Two hours lecture and four
hours laboratory including frequent field trips. Prerequisite: 204.
438. BIOLOGY OF NONSEED PLANTS. 4 cr. The characteristics, classification, phylogeny, and life
cycles of fungi, algae, mosses, hornworts, liverworts, and ferns are emphasized. Two hours
lecture and four hours laboratory including frequent field trips. Prerequisite: 204.
440. TAXONOMY OF VASCULAR PLANTS. 4 cr. Characteristics of plant families are emphasized.
This includes classification systems and emphasis on primitive and advanced characteristics.
Most of the lab is devoted to identification of plants by using keys from plant identification
manuals. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 204.
444. PLANT ECOLOGY. 4 cr. The study of plant populations and communities and their habitat with
emphasis on the communities of the south central United States. Three hours lecture and three
hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 303, 304.
446. ECONOMIC BOTANY. 3 cr. The study of applied uses of plants as food, fibers, lumber, drugs,
and related commodities. Prerequisite: 204.
447. ECONOMIC BOTANY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany 446. Two hours
laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in 446.
451. FIELD BIOLOGY. 6 cr. Field studies of the flora and fauna native to selected habitats. Field trip
fee required. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. Sum.
456. INTRODUCTION TO ENTOMOLOGY. 4 cr. The anatomy, physiology, and classification of insects.
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 208.
460. PATHOGENIC BACTERIOLOGY. 3 cr. The morphology, physiology, and immunogenecity of
disease-causing bacteria; methods of isolation, identification and control of pathogenic bacteria
and diseases. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: 214, 215.
462. FOOD AND DAIRY MICROBIOLOGY. 3 cr. The role of microorganisms in the preservation,
spoilage and poisoning in food and dairy products. Also, their role in the manufacture of products
of agricultural origin. Prerequisite: 214; credit or registration in 463.