Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

174 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
2030. PLANT AND ANIMAL FORM AND FUNCTION. 4 cr. A detailed
and systematic study of plant structure, growth, nutrition,
transport, development, reproduction, animal nutrition, circulation,
gas exchange, homeostatic mechanisms, chemical signaling,
reproduction and development. Three hours lecture and two
hours lab per week. Prerequisite: "C" or better in 1022, 1023.
2040. HUMAN ANATOMY. 3 cr. Gross structure and physiology of
the body with emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and
circulatory systems. Prerequisites: GPA of 2.5 or higher; "C" or
better in 1020, 1021, 2026; credit or registration in 2041. F
2041. HUMAN ANATOMY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory course
to accompany 2040. Three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites:
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; “C” or better in 1020, 1021 or
2026; credit or registration in 2040. F
2050. ECONOMIC PLANTS. 3 cr. The history and applied
uses of plants as food, fibers, lumber, drugs, and related
commodities. Prerequisites: "C" or better in BIOL 1001 or
1020 or instructor approval.
3002. PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY. 4 cr. The basic principles of
relationships between organisms and the environment. Three
hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites:
"C" or better in BIOL 1022, 1023. (Formerly BIOL 3003, 3004)
3005. GENETICS. 3 cr. Fundamental concepts of heredity at the
molecular, cellular, organismic, and population levels. Nature
of the genetic material and its involvement in the determination
of structure and function. Consideration given to both classical
and modern genetics. Prerequisites: “C” or better in 1020, 1021;
junior standing.
3006. GENETICS LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory to accompany
3005. Lab topics include Mendelian genetics to molecular
genetics. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better or
registration in 3005.
3008. INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY. 3 cr. A survey
of fundamental concepts of modern evolutionary theory, including
natural selection, speciation, and adaptation, followed by an
investigation of recent issues and controversies in evolutionary
biology. Reading and discussion of primary sources will be
emphasized. Prerequisite: "C" or better in 3005.
3010. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. 3 cr. Basic physiological processes with
emphasis on the nervous system, skeletal system, autonomic
nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system,
respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system,
immune and lymphatic systems and reproductive system.
Prerequisites: "C" or better in 2020; CHEM 1007, 1009. Sp
3013. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory
course to accompany 3010. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite:
Credit or registration in 3010. Sp
3016. COMPARATIVE ANATOMY. 4 cr. Study of the structure and
evolutionary development of organs and organ systems in
vertebrates. Laboratory requires student to purchase dissection
specimens. Prerequisite: "C" or better in 2010 or 2030.
3020. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. 3 cr. A course dealing with
biodiversity and its conservation. Topics include biodiversity,
habitat loss, the effects of habitat changes on populations and the
design and establishment of reserves. Prerequisites: “C” or better
in 1022, 1023.
3030. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY. 4 cr. The morphology and
phylogeny of representative invertebrates. Three hours lecture
and three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in 2010
or 2030.
3032. VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY. 4 cr. The morphology, taxonomy, and
life history of representative vertebrates. Three hours lecture and
three hours laboratory with field trips. Prerequisite: "C" or better in
2010 or 2030.
4093. SPECIAL TOPICS. 3-4 cr. A course on topics of current
biological interests. Laboratory section included at discretion of
instructor. May be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite:
Permission of the instructor.
4111. GENETICS AND SOCIETY. 3 cr. A Biology capstone course. A
survey of current topics in genetic research and recent advances
in biotechnology, including implications of these discoveries.
Prerequisites: "C" or better in 1020 and 3005 or permission of
the instructor. (Formerly BIOL 411A)
4112. MICROBES AND MAN. 3 cr. Biology capstone course. A survey
of microbial research and biotechnology including social, legal,
and ethical implications of past, present, and future discoveries.
Prerequisites: "C" or better in 1020 and 2014, or permission of
the instructor. (Formerly BIOL 411B)
4113. ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES. 3 cr. A Biology capstone
course. The interactions and impacts of global human societies
on various ecosystems, sustainable development, and ecosystem
services. Prerequisite: "C" or better in 2001 or 3003, or
permission of the instructor. (Formerly BIOL 411C)
4114. SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, AND EVOLUTION. 3 cr. A biology
capstone course. A broad, topical examination of evolutionary
theory and principles and its connection to all disciplines of the
biological sciences. Prerequisites: "C" or better in 1020, 1022,
and 3005 or instructor approval.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4004. ECOLOGICAL METHODS. 3 cr. Contemporary methods
employed in plant and animal ecology. Prerequisite: "C" or better
in 3002.
4008. CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY. 3 cr. Physical and chemical aspects
of the living organism including an introduction to molecular
biology with emphasis on the cell. Prerequisites: Credit or
registration in CHEM 2032; credit or registration in 4009.
4009. CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY LAB. 1 cr. A laboratory course to
accompany 4008. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: credit or
registration in 4008.
4012. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. 4 cr. An introduction to the chemical and
physical processes occurring in plants. Three hours lecture and
three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: “C” or better in 1022, 1023.
4014. ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. 4 cr. An introduction to the processes
by which animals function in their environment. Three hours
lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: “C” or better in
1022, 1023.
4017. 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: "C" or better in 3005.
4018. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory
course to accompany BIOL 4017. Lab topics include experimental
investigations of fertilization, embryogenesis, gene expression,
and patterns of vertebrate organogenesis. Prerequisite: Credit
with "C" or better or registration in 4017.
4019. 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: "C" or better in 3005.
4022. 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: "C"
or better in 2020.
4025. NEUROLOGY. 3 cr. Study of the anatomy, physiology and
pathology of the human nervous system.
4026. NEUROLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory course to
accompany 4025. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or
registration in 4025.
4030. DNA ANALYSIS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 4 cr. A laboratorybased
course focused on generating and analyzing DNA data.
Methods include introductions, protocols and trouble shooting
for PCR, RAPDs, DNA sequencing, alignment and phylogentic
analyses. Prerequisite: "C" or better in 3005.