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BIOS 6022 Scientific Communication
2 cr.
Review of techniques for effective oral and written communication
of scientific information, such as data, data analysis, conclusions,
and hypotheses. Topics include organization and preparation of
oral and poster presentations, data presentation in abstracts and
manuscripts, and writing, revising, and editing abstracts, grants, and
manuscripts. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
BIOS 6023 Topics in Cell & Molec Biology
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. In-depth lectures and literature-based
discussions on selected topics in cellular and molecular
biology. Selected topics may include regulation of cell cycle, cell-tocell
communication, cytoskeleton, cellular organelles, cell sorting,
membrane function, structure and functions of nucleic acids, DNA
replication, transcription and translation, and immunology.
BIOS 6032 Reproductive Biology Seminar
2 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Students and faculty will discuss
timely topics in reproductive biology. Graduate students will
select current journal articles with the advice of the instructor and
lead the discussion of those articles in the seminar. Two hours of
discussion. May be repeated with the consent of the department.
BIOS 6033 Topics in Marine Science
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. In-depth lectures and literaturebased
discussions on selected topics of current interest in marine
science. Credit given for Louisiana Marine Consortium (LUMCOM)
courses which are offered for graduate credit only. Students should
request a list of proposed offerings from the Department of Biological
Sciences in the spring semester.
BIOS 6043 Topics in Genetics & Develop
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. In-depth lectures and literature-based
discussions on selected topics in genetics and development
biology. Selected topics may include cytogenetics, structure
and function of chromosomes, genetic recombination, microbial
genetics, gamete structure and function fertilization, organogenisis
and embryology.
BIOS 6052 Systematics & Evol Seminar
2 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Students and faculty will
discuss timely topics in systematics and evolution. Graduate students
select current journal articles with the advice of the instructor and
lead the discussion of those articles in the seminar. Two hour of
discussion. May be repeated with consent of the department.
BIOS 6053 Topics in Systematics & Evol
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. In-depth lectures and literature-based
discussions on selected topics of current interest in
systematics and evolution. Selected topics may include historical
biogeography, evolutionary processes, population genetics, macroevolution,
biochemical systematics and molecular evolution.
BIOS 6062 Ecology & Evolution Seminar
2 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. Students and faculty will discuss
timely topics in ecology and evolution. Graduate students will
select current journal articles with the advice of the instructor
and lead the discussion of those articles in the seminar. Two hours
of discussion. May be repeated for credit with permission of the
Department.
BIOS 6063 Topics in Ecology & Envir Sci
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. In-depth lectures and literature-based
discussions on selected topics of current interest in
ecology and environmental biology. Selected topics may include
limnology and oceanography, environmental pollution, conservation
biology, population ecology, physiological ecology and community
ecology.
BIOS 6073 Spec Topics Organismal Biology
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. In-depth lectures and literature-based
discussions on selected topics in organismal biology.
Selected topics may include ichthyology, phylogenetic analysis,
multivariate analysis, biological nomenclature and evolution of
sexual reproduction.
BIOS 6082 Conservation Biology Seminar
2 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. Students and faculty will discuss
timely topics in Conservation Biology. Graduate students will
select current journal articles with the advice of the instructor
and lead the discussion of those articles in the seminar. Two hours
of discussion. May be repeated for credit with permission of the
Department.
BIOS 6083 Topics in Conservation Biology
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. In-depth lectures, literature
based discussions, and laboratory or field exercises on selected
topics on current interest and application in conservation biology.
Topics may include endangered species, parasitic organisms and
conservation biology, conservation of aquatic communities, conservation
of plant biodiversity, and wetland restoration.
BIOS 6090 Biological Problems
1-4 cr.
Offered each semester. Independent studies by written approval of
the departmental graduate program committee and the supervising
professor. This course may not be taken under the direction of the
student’s thesis advisor. Students enrolled in the M.S. or Ph.D. programs
in Biological Sciences may earn a maximum of four credit
hours in this course.
BIOS 6091 Graduate Seminar
1 cr.
Offered each semester. Students and faculty will discuss their
research work or timely topics in biological sciences. One hour of
lecture-discussion to be taken four times for credit.
BIOS 6103 Advanced Molecular Biology
3 cr.
Prerequisites: consent of the department. A study of the molecular
biology of gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
This course will explore details of DNA replication, recombination,
mutagenesis, DNA repair, the structure of viral, prokaryotic and
eukaryotic genes, and the transcriptional control of gene expression.
Selected examples from literature will be discussed.
BIOS 6303 Cryobiology
3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 4334, 4413, and CHEM 1017, 1018. Fundamental
physiology as it applies to cells and tissues exposed to near-zero
and sub-zero temperatures and to non-physiological solutions and
to crystalline and vitrified solutions. Spring semester and even
years.
BIOS 6313 Reproductive Biology
3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 3104 and one of the following: BIOS 4334, BIOS
4353, BIOS 4413, or consent of department. A study of the mechanisms
regulating reproductive biology with an emphasis on mammalian
species. Topics include, but are not limited to endocrine
function, male and female reproduction physiology, spermatogenesis,
oogenesis, fertilization, implantation, paturition and assisted
reproductive techniques.
BIOS 6353 Env Physiology of Animals
3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 3354 or equivalent. An examination of physiological
mechanisms animals employ to cope with environmental
challenges. Mechanisms and their controls will be studied at multiple
levels of organization. Topics may include physiological and
biochemical responses to energetic, osmotic and thermal stress as
they occur in natural and altered environments.
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