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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 />
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