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BIOS 4003 Biometry
3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 2314 or an equivalent course. Statistical interference,
analysis of variance, regression, correlation, and non-parametric
methods. Introduction to multivariate analysis. Examples
are chosen to illustrate applications in the biological sciences.
BIOS 4003G Biometry
3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 2314 or an equivalent course. Statistical interference,
analysis of variance, regression, correlation, and non-parametric
methods. Introduction to multivariate analysis. Examples
are chosen to illustrate applications in the biological sciences.
BIOS 4010 Senior Comprehensive Exam
0 cr.
Graduating seniors must complete a comprehensive departmental
examination and take the ETS Major Field Test, Biology (students
pay cost). If a student has taken the GRE Biology Subject Exam,
MCAT, DAT, that score may also be submitted. Students will attend
an organizational meeting during the second week of class to discuss
guidelines for completion of the course.
BIOS 4013 Multivariate Analysis Bio Data
3 cr.
Prerequisites: CSCI 1201 and BIOS 4003 or consent of department. An
introduction to the analysis of multivariate data for the biological
sciences. Topics include multiple regression and correlation, principal
components analysis, factor analysis, ordination and cluster
analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, and discriminant
analysis. Laboratory emphasizes implementation of multivariate
techniques with computer programs. Two hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory.
BIOS 4013G Multivariate Analysis Bio Data
3 cr.
Prerequisites: CSCI 1201 and BIOS 4003 or consent of department. An
introduction to the analysis of multivariate data for the biological
sciences. Topics include multiple regression and correlation, principal
components analysis, factor analysis, ordination and cluster
analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, and discriminant
analysis. Laboratory emphasizes implementation of multivariate
techniques with computer programs. Two hours of lecture and
three hours of laboratory.
BIOS 4083 Marine Science for Teachers
3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1073, 1071, 1083, 1081 or consent of department.
Available only for free elective credit for students enrolled in the
Bachelor of Sciences program in Biological Sciences. Introduction
to marine biology and oceanography for teachers with little or no
background in marine studies: methods for infusing marine science
into existing elementary, middle, and high school curricula:
emphasis on Louisiana environments and resources. Three weeks
at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory
or an affiliated university campus with one field trip to coastal
Louisiana. Summers only.
BIOS 4083G Marine Science for Teachers
3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1073, 1071, 1083, 1081 or consent of department.
Available only for free elective credit for students enrolled in the
Bachelor of Sciences program in Biological Sciences. Introduction
to marine biology and oceanography for teachers with little or no
background in marine studies: methods for infusing marine science
into existing elementary, middle, and high school curricula:
emphasis on Louisiana environments and resources. Three weeks
at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory
or an affiliated university campus with one field trip to coastal
Louisiana. Summers only.
BIOS 4090 Spec Topics Biology Teachers
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites: completion of 8 hours of biological sciences and
consent of department. Course provides prospective and in-service
teachers with experience in specialized subjects in the biological
sciences appropriate for secondary education. Available for students
enrolled in the B.S. program in Biological Sciences as free elective
credit only. Lecture and/or laboratory. Not available for credit for
students in the M.S. program in Biological Sciences. Section number
will correspond with credit to be earned.
BIOS 4090G Spec Topics Biology Teachers
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites: completion of 8 hours of biological sciences and
consent of department. Course provides prospective and in-service
teachers with experience in specialized subjects in the biological
sciences appropriate for secondary education. Available for students
enrolled in the B.S. program in Biological Sciences as free elective
credit only. Lecture and/or laboratory. Not available for credit for
students in the M.S. program in Biological Sciences. Section number
will correspond with credit to be earned.
BIOS 4091 Senior Honors Thesis
1-3 cr.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of biology credits and prior written arrangement
with the department and professor(s) concerned. Students
who wish to write a Senior Honors Thesis in order to graduate
With Honors in Biological Sciences also need the approval of the
director of the Honors Program. Limited to outstanding undergraduate
students who have a minimum of a 3.50 grade point average
in biological sciences. Independent research conducted in conjunction
with biology faculty. A written report must be submitted and
defended at the completion of the project. Not available for graduate
credit, nor may BIOS 4091 credit be used to satisfy the departmental
requirement for 4000-level biology credit. May be repeated
for a total of six credits in biology. Additional credit hours may be
taken for general elective credit.
BIOS 4093 Lab Skills Biology Teachers
3 cr.
Prerequisites: completion of 8 hours of biological sciences and three
hours of chemistry and consent of department. Available only for
free elective credit for students enrolled in the B.A. or B.S. program
in Biological Sciences. Not available for credit for students in the
master of science program in biological sciences. Course provides
prospective and in-service teachers with experiences in laboratory
skills and techniques used in the teaching of biological sciences at
the secondary level. Emphasis placed on scientific methodology,
data collection, and analysis.
BIOS 4093G Lab Skills Biology Teachers
3 cr.
Prerequisites: completion of 8 hours of biological sciences and three
hours of chemistry and consent of department. Available only for
free elective credit for students enrolled in the B.A. or B.S. program
in Biological Sciences. Not available for credit for students in the
master of science program in biological sciences. Course provides
prospective and in-service teachers with experiences in laboratory
skills and techniques used in the teaching of biological sciences at
the secondary level. Emphasis placed on scientific methodology,
data collection, and analysis.
BIOS 4114 Biochem Molecular Biology Lab
4 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 3453 or BIOS 3104. An introduction to biochemical
and molecular biological laboratory techniques including enzymology,
electrophoresis, column chromatography, tissue fractionation,
restriction mapping, and DNA sequencing. Two hours of lecture
and four hours of laboratory
BIOS 4114G Biochem Molecular Biology Lab
4 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 3453 or BIOS 3104. An introduction to biochemical
and molecular biological laboratory techniques including enzymology,
electrophoresis, column chromatography, tissue fractionation,
restriction mapping, and DNA sequencing. Two hours of lecture
and four hours of laboratory.
BIOS 4153 Molecular Biology
3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 3453. Structure and organization of DNA and chromatin,
DNA replication, repair, transcription and RNA processing,
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