BIOL 402. Epidemics in America This course, normally taught in tandem with HLTH 402, explores <strong>the</strong> effects <strong>of</strong> various epidemics on <strong>the</strong> United States populous as revealed in popular science publications. Laboratory activities will fur<strong>the</strong>r explore <strong>the</strong> scientific principles that led to development <strong>of</strong> effective detection and treatments for <strong>the</strong>se diseases. In addition, we will consider <strong>the</strong> likelihood <strong>of</strong> a major epidemic occuring in our lifetime, and how we can prepare for this potential catastrophic event. This is an Integrated Studies course fulfills a requirement in Section III <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> General Education Curriculum. Credit, 4 hours. Taught spring <strong>of</strong> odd years. BIOL 410. Teaching Practicum in Biology This course provides <strong>the</strong> future secondary school biology teacher with useful experiences and training. Topics <strong>of</strong> study include student learning styles, content organization, lesson plan preparation, student evaluation techniques, course and lesson assessment, laboratory safety, and ethics in <strong>the</strong> science classroom. Students also observe and evaluate freshman level biology laboratory experiences and are informed <strong>of</strong> public school core content expectations and <strong>the</strong> programs <strong>of</strong> studies for students in Kentucky. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133, 134 and 246. Credit, 1 hour. Offered as needed. BIOL 431. Conservation Biology This course examines <strong>the</strong> historical patterns <strong>of</strong> natural resource use and <strong>the</strong> biological, ecological, and sociological consequences <strong>of</strong> that use. Current approaches used by conservation biologists to protect, restore, and sustain ecosystem health are discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133, 134 and 246. Recommeded: BIOL 448. Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters <strong>of</strong> even years. BIOL 436. Medical Biochemistry This course will concentrate on <strong>the</strong> metabolic processes involving carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids with an understanding <strong>of</strong> how <strong>the</strong>se molecules are syn<strong>the</strong>sized and broken down via cellular processes. Specific areas that will be emphasized include overall metabolism, enzymatic pathways, and coordination <strong>of</strong> cellular signaling. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133, 134, and CHEM 232 and 211. Credit, 3 hours. Offered Spring semesters, odd years. BIOL 441. Immunology A study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> structure and biochemistry <strong>of</strong> antigens and antibodies, immunological techniques, humoral and cellmediated immune systems and immunopathology. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 340. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 345. Credit 4, hours. Offered fall semesters, even years. BIOL 442. Comparative Anatomy This course examines <strong>the</strong> anatomy <strong>of</strong> vertebrate animals with an emphasis on human structure and interesting anatomy concepts from <strong>the</strong> comparative study <strong>of</strong> vertebrate animals. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Students may apply ei<strong>the</strong>r BIOL 343 or BIOL 442 toward elective hours in <strong>the</strong> major, but not both. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133, 134 and 246. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semesters. BIOL 443. General Animal Physiology In this course physiological actions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> body are examined. The physiology <strong>of</strong> metabolism, neural and hormonal control, and body organs and systems are studied. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133, 134. CHEM 232 and 211 are strongly recommended. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall and spring semesters. BIOL 445. Molecular Biology A study <strong>of</strong> biologically important molecules involved with DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation, and cell division. The techniques and procedures <strong>of</strong> modern molecular biology will be emphasized. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133, 134, and CHEM 232 and 211. Strongly recommeded: BIOL 340. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semesters, odd years. BIOL 446. Cell Biology in Health and Disease Normal and abnormal cell function will be reviewed, using a variety <strong>of</strong> common cancers(cervical, breast, lung, colon) as model disease states. Topics to be covered include protein trafficking, cell cycle, cell migration and metastasis, oncogenes, growth factors and carcinogens. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133, 134, and CHEM 211 and 232. Strongly recommended: BIOL 445. Credit, 4 hours. Offered spring semesters, even years. BIOL 447. Histology A study <strong>of</strong> tissue and organ structure <strong>of</strong> mammals. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133 and 134. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semesters. BIOL 448. General Ecology Relationships <strong>of</strong> organisms to <strong>the</strong>ir environment. Topics will include <strong>the</strong> relationships <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> physical environment, including climate, to animal and plant distribution; energy relationships; <strong>the</strong> niche concept; physiological ecology; community and population structure; succession; interactions <strong>of</strong> populations and maintenance <strong>of</strong> population size; and biogeography. 38
Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 133, 134, 246, MATH 132 or higher. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Credit, 4 hours. Offered fall semester. BIOL 460. Special Topics in Biology and Independent Research This course allows students, under <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> one or more faculty members, to pursue an in- depth investigation <strong>of</strong> some topic that is not part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing biology curriculum. The topic may be a continuation <strong>of</strong> one covered in ano<strong>the</strong>r class or one that is not part <strong>of</strong> any course. Meeting times, activities, and credit will depend on <strong>the</strong> topic covered. Credit, variable. Prerequisites: permission <strong>of</strong> instructor. BIOL 495. Senior Seminar It is suggested that this seminar be completed during <strong>the</strong> second semester <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> junior year or <strong>the</strong> first semester <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> senior year. Senior Seminar consists <strong>of</strong> three parts: 1) a seminar which meets one a week to discuss current developments in <strong>the</strong> Biological Sciences, 2) preparation <strong>of</strong> a major review <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scientific literature relevant to a specific topic, and 3) an oral presentation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> results <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> s urvey. Prerequisites: must be a junior or senior biology major and have <strong>the</strong> permission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> instructor. Credit, 1 hour. Offered fall and spring semesters. BIOL 498. Senior Thesis Under <strong>the</strong> supervision <strong>of</strong> a faculty member, <strong>the</strong> student will design and conduct an original research project, prepare a written report on <strong>the</strong> project, and present <strong>the</strong> findings <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project at a meeting open to <strong>the</strong> public. Credit, variable. Offered fall and spring semesters. 39
Change language