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protein biosynthesis and turnover, transcriptional and post-transcriptional<br />

control mechanisms. Examples <strong>of</strong> the above topics from<br />

eucaryotic and procaryotic cells and viruses.<br />

BIOS 4153G Molecular Biology<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: BIOS 3453. Structure and organization <strong>of</strong> DNA and<br />

chromatin, DNA replication, repair, transcription and RNA processing,<br />

protein biosynthesis and turnover, transcriptional and posttranscriptional<br />

control mechanisms. Examples <strong>of</strong> the above topics<br />

from eucaryotic and procaryotic cells and viruses.<br />

BIOS 4334 Cell Physiology<br />

4 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 2114 and MATH 2314. BIOS 3104 is recommended.<br />

The function <strong>of</strong> cells and cell organelles interpreted in terms <strong>of</strong><br />

ultrastructure, biochemistry, and biophysics. Three hours <strong>of</strong> lecture<br />

and four hours <strong>of</strong> laboratory.<br />

BIOS 4334G Cell Physiology<br />

4 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 2114 and MATH 2314. BIOS 3104 is recommended.<br />

The function <strong>of</strong> cells and cell organelles interpreted in terms <strong>of</strong><br />

ultrastructure, biochemistry, and biophysics. Three hours <strong>of</strong> lecture<br />

and four hours <strong>of</strong> laboratory.<br />

BIOS 4343 Endocrinology<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 3354. Comparative endocrinology <strong>of</strong> vertebrates.<br />

BIOS 4343G Endocrinology<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 3354. Comparative endocrinology <strong>of</strong> vertebrates.<br />

BIOS 4353 Comparative Animal Physiology<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 3354. A comparative study <strong>of</strong> physiological<br />

mechanisms and specialization <strong>of</strong> invertebrates and vertebrates<br />

as related to homeostasis, ecology, and phylogeny. Three hours <strong>of</strong><br />

lecture.<br />

BIOS 4353G Comparative Animal Physiology<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 3354. A comparative study <strong>of</strong> physiological<br />

mechanisms and specialization <strong>of</strong> invertebrates and vertebrates<br />

as related to homeostasis, ecology, and phylogeny. Three hours <strong>of</strong><br />

lecture.<br />

BIOS 4373 Biology <strong>of</strong> Aging<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: BIOS 3453 or BIOS 3104. An examination <strong>of</strong> current<br />

ideas <strong>of</strong> the causes and effects <strong>of</strong> biological aging at the organismic<br />

and cellular levels. Topics will include population dynamics, evolution,<br />

and cellular genomic and stochastic processes.<br />

BIOS 4373G Biology <strong>of</strong> Aging<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: BIOS 3453 or BIOS 3104. An examination <strong>of</strong> current<br />

ideas <strong>of</strong> the causes and effects <strong>of</strong> biological aging at the organismic<br />

and cellular levels. Topics will include population dynamics, evolution,<br />

and cellular genomic and stochastic processes.<br />

BIOS 4384 Plant Physiology<br />

4 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: BIOS 2114. A study <strong>of</strong> plant functions, including hormonal<br />

systems, photosynthesis, water relations, adaptations to<br />

environment stress, photomorphogenesis and photoperiodism.<br />

Three hours <strong>of</strong> lecture and four hours <strong>of</strong> laboratory.<br />

BIOS 4384G Plant Physiology<br />

4 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: BIOS 2114. A study <strong>of</strong> plant functions, including hormonal<br />

systems, photosynthesis, water relations, adaptations to<br />

environment stress, photomorphogenesis and photoperiodism.<br />

Three hours <strong>of</strong> lecture and four hours <strong>of</strong> laboratory.<br />

BIOS 4414 Animal Development<br />

4 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: Three biology credit hours at or above the 3000 level. A<br />

detailed examination <strong>of</strong> the evolutionary patterns and mechanisms<br />

<strong>of</strong> animal development. The underlying cellular and molecular<br />

mechanisms <strong>of</strong> development are emphasized in lecture. The laboratory<br />

portion <strong>of</strong> the course emphasizes the developmental anatomy<br />

<strong>of</strong> vertebrates. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.<br />

BIOS 4490 Spec Topics Phys & Cell Bio<br />

1-4 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 2114; additional prerequisites may be established<br />

for each Special Topics course <strong>of</strong>fered. Prerequisite information<br />

must be obtained from the departmental <strong>of</strong>fice prior to registration.<br />

Treatment <strong>of</strong> advanced specialized subjects in physiology, biochemistry,<br />

cell and molecular biology. Topics will vary each semester.<br />

Lecture and/or laboratory. Section number will correspond<br />

with credit to be earned.<br />

BIOS 4490G Spec Topics Phys & Cell Bio<br />

1-4 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 2114; additional prerequisites may be established<br />

for each Special Topics course <strong>of</strong>fered. Prerequisite information<br />

must be obtained from the departmental <strong>of</strong>fice prior to registration.<br />

Treatment <strong>of</strong> advanced specialized subjects in physiology, biochemistry,<br />

cell and molecular biology. Topics will vary each semester.<br />

Lecture and/or laboratory. Section number will correspond<br />

with credit to be earned.<br />

BIOS 4513 Populat Genetics & Evolution<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 2014 and MATH 1125. An introduction to the<br />

mathematical and quantitative theory <strong>of</strong> evolutionary processes.<br />

Topics include, but are not confined to, mutation, natural selection,<br />

genetic drift, quantitative variation, and speciation.<br />

BIOS 4513G Populat Genetics & Evolution<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 2014 and MATH 1125. An introduction to the<br />

mathematical and quantitative theory <strong>of</strong> evolutionary processes.<br />

Topics include, but are not confined to, mutation, natural selection,<br />

genetic drift, quantitative variation, and speciation.<br />

BIOS 4523 Evolutionary Ecology<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: credit in BIOS 2014 and either PSYC 1310 or MATH 2314.<br />

An application <strong>of</strong> basic principles <strong>of</strong> population genetics and ecology<br />

to a series <strong>of</strong> contemporary topics in evolutionary ecology.<br />

Discussion sections (one hour) based on assigned readings in the<br />

primary literature presentations (two hours).<br />

BIOS 4523G Evolutionary Ecology<br />

3 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: credit in BIOS 2014 and either PSYC 1310 or MATH 2314.<br />

An application <strong>of</strong> basic principles <strong>of</strong> population genetics and ecology<br />

to a series <strong>of</strong> contemporary topics in evolutionary ecology.<br />

Discussion sections (one hour) based on assigned readings in the<br />

primary literature presentations (two hours).<br />

BIOS 4590 Spec Topics Organismic Biology<br />

1-4 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 2014; additional prerequisites may be established<br />

for each Special Topics course <strong>of</strong>fered. Prerequisite information<br />

must be obtained from the departmental <strong>of</strong>fice prior to registration.<br />

Treatment <strong>of</strong> advanced specialized subjects in ecology, evolution,<br />

and systematics. Topics will vary each semester. Lecture and/<br />

or laboratory. A field service fee may be required in this course.<br />

Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.<br />

BIOS 4590G Spec Topics Organismic Biology<br />

1-4 cr.<br />

Prerequisites: BIOS 2014; additional prerequisites may be established<br />

for each Special Topics course <strong>of</strong>fered. Prerequisite information<br />

must be obtained from the departmental <strong>of</strong>fice prior to registration.<br />

Treatment <strong>of</strong> advanced specialized subjects in ecology, evolution,<br />

and systematics. Topics will vary each semester. Lecture and/<br />

or laboratory. A field service fee may be required in this course.<br />

Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.<br />

BIOS 4624 Limnology & Oceanography<br />

4 cr.<br />

Prerequisite: BIOS 2014. Physiochemical and biological dynamics <strong>of</strong><br />

fresh and estuarine waters. Two hours <strong>of</strong> lecture and four hours <strong>of</strong><br />

laboratory. A field service fee is required in this course.<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>/168

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