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metabolism of dangerous and habit forming drugs. Three hours of
lecture and two hours of laboratory demonstration-discussion.
BIOS 2553 Evolution
3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1073, 1071, 1083, 1081 or 1053, 1063. A study of
theories, principles, and mechanisms of the evolution of life on
earth.
BIOS 2663 Environmental Biology
3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1063 and 1061 or BIOS 1073 and 1071. An examination
of the relationship between basic biological principles and
current environmental problems. The impact of population growth,
natural resource utilization, and waste generation and disposal on
natural environments and biological diversity will be examined.
The ecological, economic, and genetic rationale for conserving biological
diversity and biological resources will be discussed.
BIOS 2711 Microbiology Lab
1 cr.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOS 2743 or concurrent
enrollment in BIOS 4713. Students in this lab course will learn to
use a bright field light microscope, to prepare slides, to use aseptic
techniques, and to use appropriate microbiology laboratory equipment
correctly.
BIOS 2741 Micro & Human Dis Lab
1 cr.
BIOS 2743 Micro Human Disease Lec
3 cr.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHEM 1017 AND either BIOS
1083/1881 or BIOS 1303/1301. This lecture course is designed primarily
for allied health majors. A survey of general and pathogenic
microbiology including immunity and epidemiology.
BIOS 2813 Economic Botany
3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1073 or 1063. Botanical, horticultural, and economic
aspects of plants used as sources of food, fibers, and pharmaceuticals
as well as other plants important to contemporary
societies; origin and evolution of cultivated plants.
BIOS 2904 Introduction Marine Zoology
4 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1073 1071 and 1083 1081 or consent of department.
Field and laboratory survey of marine animals with emphasis on
those of Louisiana Gulf Coast, including classification, morphology,
physiology, and ecology. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities
Marine Consortium coastal laboratory. Summers only.
BIOS 2914 Introduction Marine Science
4 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. Introduction to physical,
chemical, geological, and biological processes in oceans and coastal
environments and their interactions with humans and the marine
environment. Five weeks at a Louisiana Marine Consortium Coastal
Laboratory. Summers only.
BIOS 2954 Comparative Anatomy Chordates
4 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1073, 1071 and 1083, 1081. A study of changes in
homologous organs in the chordate body and an analysis of the
significance of these changes. Two hours of lecture and six hours
of laboratory.
BIOS 3091 Undergraduate Seminar
1 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisites: BIOS 2014, 2114 and one biology
course completed at the 3000 level. Open to biological science and
education majors only. Students will present seminars on biological
topics from the original literature. Preparation and presentation
will require the use of computers. Successful completion of this
course satisfies the general degree requirement for oral competency.
Successful completion of BIOS 2014, 2114 and 3091 meets the
general degree requirement for computer literacy.
BIOS 3092 Independent Research
1-3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 2014, 2114 and Statistics. Independent studies
by prior written arrangement with the department and professor
concerned. An introduction to research methods in biology. May be
repeated for a total of six semester hours credit in biology. Section
number corresponds with credit to be earned. A field service fee
is required in this course when applicable. Additional credit hours
may be taken for general elective credit.
BIOS 3104 Introduction to Biochemistry
4 cr.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2218 and BIOS 2114. An introduction to the fundamental
concepts of biochemistry, with a quantitative emphasis.
Four hours of lecture. Students in the B.S. Biology curriculum may
not receive credit for both BIOS 3104 and CHEM 4510.
BIOS 3113 Immunology
3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 2114. A comprehensive survey of the fundamental
elements and basic concepts of immunology including the cellular
and molecular aspects of the immune response. Three hours of
lecture and discussions of assigned reading.
BIOS 3284 Histology & Cytology
4 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 2114. A study of the structure-function relationship
of cells and tissues of the four basic tissue types in animals.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
BIOS 3354 Vertebrate Physiology
4 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 2114 Lectures and laboratory experiments are
integrated to enhance the student’s understanding of general
principles in vertebrate physiology, as well as their skills in scientific
methodology, data analysis and in the communication of
experimental results. Three hours of lectures and three hours of
laboratory.
BIOS 3453 Genetics
3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 2014 and 2114. An integration of Mendelian and
molecular genetics, population genetics, and molecular evolution.
BIOS 3490 Spec Topics Phys & Cell Bio
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 2114; additional prerequisites may be established
for each Special Topics course offered. Prerequisite information
must be obtained from the departmental office prior to registration.
Treatments of specialized subjects in physiology, biochemistry,
cell and molecular biology. Topics will vary. Lecture and/or laboratory.
Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
BIOS 3590 Spec Topics Organismic Biology
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 2014; additional prerequisites may be established
for each Special Topics course offered. Prerequisite information
must be obtained from the departmental office prior to registration.
Treatment of specialized subjects in ecology, evolution and
systematics. Topics will vary. Lecture and/or laboratory. A field
service fee may be required in this course. Section number will correspond
with credit to be earned.
BIOS 3653 General Ecology
3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 2014. A study of the relationships between organisms
and their environment. Three hours of lecture. An independent
research project and/or field trips outside of the class may
be required.
BIOS 3854 General Botany
4 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 2014, 2114. A survey of the plant kingdom emphasizing
classification, structure, and function. Three hours lecture
and three hours of laboratory.
BIOS 3944 Vertebrate Zoology
4 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 2014 and BIOS 2954. A study of the behavior, classification,
distribution, ecology and evolution of the vertebrates.
Laboratory will emphasize classification and identification of local
vertebrates as well as comparative morphological/skeletal adaptations.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. A field
service fee is required for this course.
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