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

GRADUATE COURSES 103
463. FOOD AND DAIRY MICRO LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany 462. Three
hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in 462.
464. WATER MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. A survey of water distribution and uses, including water purification
and sewage treatment, industrial and agricultural; irrigation scheduling.
466. ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY. 3 cr. Advanced microbiological techniques; a study of the
morphological, physiological, and genetic characteristics of important groups of microorganisms;
introduction to biotechnology. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 214,
215 and 8 semester hours of chemistry.
468. GENERAL VIROLOGY. 3 cr. A study of representative bacterial, animal and plant viruses.
Prerequisites: 214; credit or registration in 469.
469. GENERAL VIROLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory to accompany 468. Three hours
laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in 468.
470. IMMUNOLOGY - CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES. 3 cr. Detailed discussion of the cellular and
humoral components of the immune system and their interrelationships in the production and
control, at both the genetic and cellular levels, of immune responses. Prerequisites: 214; 115 or
312 or consent of instructor.
472. INTRODUCTORY PARASITOLOGY. 3 cr. The taxonomy, life history, and economic importance
of protozoa, helminths, and arthropods which are parasites of man. Prerequisites: 208; credit or
registration in 473.
473. INTRODUCTORY PARASITOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany
472 three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in 472.
476. FRESHWATER ECOLOGY. 4 cr. The biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of
freshwater habitats. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Field trip fee required.
Prerequisites: 204; 208.
478. ICHTHYOLOGY. 4 cr. Evolution, systematics and ecology of fishes with an emphasis on North
American freshwater fishes. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory with field trips.
Prerequisites: 122, 123. F odd.
480. HERPETOLOGY. 4 cr. Morphology, taxonomy, and life history of amphibians and reptiles with
emphasis on the taxonomy of the amphibians and reptiles of Louisiana. Three hours lecture and
three hours laboratory with field trips required. Prerequisite: 208.
482. MAMMALOGY. 4 cr. The morphology, taxonomy, and life history of mammals. Three hours
lecture and three hours laboratory with field trips. Prerequisite: 208. F. odd
484. ORNITHOLOGY. 3 cr. Morphology, taxonomy, behavior, and natural history of birds. Two hours
lecture and three hours laboratory with field trips required. Prerequisite: 208. Sp. even
486. GAME BIRDS. 4 cr. Recognition, life histories, predators, economics and management
practices of North American game birds. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory with
field trips. Prerequisite: 208. Sp. odd
488. GAME MAMMALS AND FUR BEARERS. 4 cr. Recognition, life histories, predators, economics
and management practices of game mammals and fur bearers with special emphasis on
regional fauna. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory with field trips. Prerequisite: 208.
F. even
492. ANIMAL ECOLOGY. 3 cr. A study of animal populations, communities and their interactions.
Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 303, 304 or equivalent. F even.
496. COOPERATIVE INTERNSHIPS. 1-3 cr. Closely supervised practical experience working in
agencies/businesses that employ biologists. Only junior and senior majors and graduate
students are eligible. Students will receive grades or CR (credit) or NC (no credit). Students may
repeat this course for a total of 3 credits; not to exceed 6 credits total in combination with 403.
The course may not be used by graduate students to fulfill major requirements.
499. SENIOR SEMINAR. 1 cr. A seminar course to acquaint students with recent primary literature
in Biology. Class format will include discussions and written papers. Prerequisite: 40 hours of
credit.
For Graduates Only
503. ORGANIC EVOLUTION. 3 cr. The history, theories, and mechanisms of evolution.
505. RESEARCH METHODS. 2 cr. Principles underlying biological research. Emphasis on the
scientific method and its application in biological investigation. Prerequisite: Credit or registration
in 506.
506. RESEARCH METHODS LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany 505. Two
hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in 505.