Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
4034. 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. Prerequisites: "C"
or better in 1022, 1023.
4036. 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.
Prerequisites: "C" or better in 1022, 1023.
4040. 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: "C" or better in 2004 or 2030.
4044. 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: "C" or better in 3002.
4051. FIELD BIOLOGY. 6 cr. Field studies of the flora and fauna native
to selected habitats. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites: "C" or
better in 2004, 2005, 2010; or "C" or better in 2030; or approval of
department head.
4060. 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: "C" or
better in 2014, 2015.
4062. 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. Prerequisites: "C" or better in 2014;
credit or registration in 4063.
4063. FOOD AND DAIRY MICRO LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory
course to accompany 4062. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite:
Credit with "C" or better or registration in 4062.
4064. WATER MANAGEMENT. 3 cr. A survey of water distribution
and uses, including water purification and sewage treatment,
industrial and agricultural, irrigation scheduling.
4066. 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:"C" or better in 2014, 2015; 8 semester
hours of chemistry.
4068. GENERAL VIROLOGY. 3 cr. A study of representative bacterial,
animal and plant viruses. Prerequisite: "C" or better in 2014.
4069. GENERAL VIROLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory to
accompany 4068. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or
better or registration in 4068.
4070. 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: "C" or better in 2014 or 1015 or 3012 or permission
of the instructor.
4072. INTRODUCTORY PARASITOLOGY. 3 cr. The taxonomy, life
history, and economic importance of protozoa, helminths, and
arthropods which are parasites of man. Prerequisites: "C" or
better in 1022 or 2014 or permission of the instructor; credit with
"C" or better or registration in 4073.
4073. INTRODUCTORY PARASITOLOGY LABORATORY. 1 cr. A
laboratory course to accompany 4072. Three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: credit with "C" or better or registration in 4072.
BIOLOGY 175
4076. 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: "C" or better in 1022, 1023.
4078. 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: "C" or better in 1022, 1023
4080. 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: "C"
or better in 1022, 1023.
4082. MAMMALOGY. 4 cr. The morphology, taxonomy, and life history
of mammals. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory with
field trips. Prerequisites: "C" or better in 1022, 1023.
4084. ORNITHOLOGY. 3 cr. Morphology, taxonomy, behavior, and
natural history of birds. Two hours lecture and three hours
laboratory with field trips required. Prerequisites: "C" or better in
1022, 1023.
4086. 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. Prerequisites: "C" or better in an introductory course in
Biology and permission of the instructor.
4088. 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. Prerequisites: "C" or better in an introductory
course in Biology and permission of the instructor.
4096. 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 of 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 4003.
The course may not be used by graduate students to fulfill major
requirements.
4097. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PARTICIPATION. 3 cr. An
honors course in which the student performs independent
research. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
4098. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PARTICIPATION. 3 cr. A
continuation of 4097.
4099. SENIOR BIOLOGY SEMINAR. 1 cr. May be repeated one
time. A seminar course to acquaint students with recent primary
literature. Class format will include discussions and written
papers. Prerequisite: 40 hours of Biology credit.
4103. ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Selected
problems. Prerequisite: approval of department head. (Formerly
BIOL 403A)
4104. BACTERIOLOGY/VIROLOGY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Selected
problems. Prerequisite: approval of department head. (Formerly
BIOL 403B)
4105. BOTANY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Selected problems.
Prerequisite: approval of department head. (Formerly BIOL 403C)
4106. ECOLOGY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Selected problems.
Prerequisite: approval of department head. (Formerly BIOL 403D)
4107. ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCE. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr.
Selected problems. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
(Formerly BIOL 403E)
4108. ANIMAL AND PLANT TAXONOMY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr.
Selected problems. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
(Formerly BIOL 403F)
4109. AGROSTOLOGY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Selected problems.
Prerequisite: approval of department head. (Formerly BIOL 403H)