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BIOL 4642 BIOETHICS This course examines the principles,
concepts, and applications of bioethics. Historical, current, and future
bioethical issues will be examined. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1114 or
BIOL1404.)
BIOL 4653 HUMAN DISEASE The study of diagnostic techniques,
basic disease processes, and the pathophysiology of the
major organ-related diseases. (Prerequisite: BIOL 2114 and BIOL
3614)
BIOL 4960 DIRECTED READING Individualized literature study
selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of
biological science and permission)
BIOL 4970 SPECIAL STUDIES Individualized project selected
in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological
Sciences and permission)
BIOL 4980 SEMINAR Small group study of topics announced
by department. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological Sciences)
BIOL 4990 RESEARCH Independent investigation designed in
consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological
Sciences and permission)
BIOL 5113 RECOMBINANT DNA METHODS Course examines
theoretical background in Recombinant DNA Technology and
provides opportunities for students to obtain laboratory experience in
recombinant DNA technology. (Prerequisites: 30 semester hours of
undergraduate biological and/or physical sciences. (Same as CHEM
5113)
BIOL 5124 MOLECULAR GENETICS A study of gene organization
and control of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes,
emphasizing applications in modern biotechnology, and the genetic
and biochemical techniques involved in manipulating and assaying
gene expression. Integrated lab and lecture format. (Prerequisites:
CHEM3062, BIOL 2114, BIOL 3814,BIOL 3404 and C or better in
CHEM3053. Recommended Corequisite: CHEM 4115 or departmental
approval)
BIOL 5303 EVOLUTION Historical development of evolutionary
theory; genetic variation in populations; natural selection and
other evolution mechanisms; origin of life and history of life on Earth;
relevance of evolution to medical science and conservation. Includes
research paper.
BIOL 5314 IMMUNOLOGY A study of the molecular and cellular
mechanisms of immunity. Lab required. (Prerequisite: BIOL 2114)
BIOL 5423 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY The study of the
processes and events involved in differentiation and development from
gametogenesis through the embryonic and fetal periods. The human
is used as the primary model organism. Developmental disorders are
also examined. (Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 3624)
BIOL 5434 HISTOLOGY A study of the primary tissues and the
cellular and tissue morphology of the human organ systems. Histological
alterations in disease states are also examined. With laboratory.
(Prerequisite or BIOL 3624)
BIOL 5553 POPULATION BIOLOGY Principles and theories
of the structure and dynamics of natural populations including their
ecological, genetic, and evolutionary organization. (Prerequisite: B.S.
or B.A. in Biology, Conservation, or related field)
BIOL 5642 BIOETHICS Introduce students to basic concepts,
principles, and issues related to bioethics. Objectives include developing
a wide array of student’s abilities including library and on-line
research skills, giving oral and computer-aided presentations, logic
and argumentation skills, critical thinking and analysis skills, and written
advocacy of different sides of bioethical issues.
BIOL 5653 HUMAN DISEASE The study of diagnostic techniques,
basic disease processes, and the pathophysiology of the
major organ-related diseases. (Prerequisite: BIOL 2114, BIOL 3614
and BIOL 3624)
BIOL 5920 PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY (Prerequisite: 15 hours
of biological science and permission)
BIOL 5940 ADVANCED GENERAL BIOLOGY (Prerequisite:
15 hours of biological science and permission)
BIOL 5960 DIRECTED READINGS (Prerequisite: 15 hours of
biological science and permission)
BIOL 5970 SPECIAL STUDIES (Prerequisite: 15 hours of
biological science and permission)
BIOL 5980 SEMINAR (Prerequisite: 15 hours of biological
science and permission)
BIOL 5990 RESEARCH Independent investigation designed
in consultation with the professor. Limited to a maximum of six credit
hours. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of Biological Sciences and permission)
BOTANY (BOT)
BOT 2114 #GENERAL BOTANY The major concepts of botany,
illustrated by the living plant. With laboratory. (Prerequisite: BIOL
1404)
BOT 3213 #PLANT DIVERSITY Designed to familiarize students
with plant terminology, family characteristics, identification skills, and
distribution in Oklahoma, and to instill an appreciation for plant diversity
and values. (Prerequisite: BOT 2114)
BOT 3814 #PLANT MORPHOLOGY Life cycles, structures,
anatomy of representatives of plant kingdom. (Prerequisites: BOT
2114)
BOT 4212 #APPLIED SYSTEMATIC BOTANY Use of dichotomous
keys, collection of plants for use as herbarium specimens, plant
research utilizing knowledge of plant diversity and evolution, and development
of an appreciation for plant values (Prerequisite: BOT 3213)
BOT 4214 #SYSTEMATIC BOTANY Classification and identification
of local flowering plants, as herbarium preparation. With
laboratory. (Prerequisites: BOT 2114)
BOT 4274 FOREST SYSTEMATICS Identification, taxonomy,
and distribution of trees, shrubs, and other important forest species
of the United States. (Prerequisites: BOT 2114)
BOT 4844 ECOLOGICAL AND RANGE TECHNIQUES An
introduction to field techniques used by ecologist to construct biological
inventories for most plant types. To support the measurement
techniques used to inventory the vegetation, part of the course will be
dedicated to the identification of the local flora and to some statistical
techniques used in summarizing ecological data. (Prerequisite:
BIOL 2114)