RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

isms to foreign organisms or other agents. Specificand non-specific factors in immunity, natural andartificial immunity, the nature of antigens and antibodiesand their reactions both in vivo and in vitro,immunogenetics, as well as the immunology oftumors and grafts are considered. Lab fee. Prerequisite:A grade of C or better in BL 1250/1251 orBL 1260/1261 or equivalent or instructor approval.BL 4710. Human Reproductive andDevelopmental Physiology (2)A short course on the biology of human reproductionfrom gamete production and fertilization toimplantation; formation of the embryo and thenecessary physiology for the maintenance of boththe maternal and fetal units in gestation. Prerequisite:A grade of C or better in BL 2940/2941 orBL 3400/3401 or instructor approval.BL 4800. Evolution (3)A study of the evidence and mechanisms of evolutionof all organisms. Basically a course in thetheory of evolution including Hardy-Weinbergequilibria, genetic drift, niches and geographic,genetic and biological speciation. Prerequisite:A grade of C or better in BL 3610/3611 or equivalentor instructor approval. (SCII)BL 4810. Ecology (3)This course examines the composition, dynamics,and global distribution of abiotic and biotic parametersthat influence populations and communities.Interactions and impacts among species and ecosystemprocesses are studied from a global perspectiveand related to the concept of sustainability. Lecturethree hours a week. Prerequisite: A grade of C orbetter in BL 1300/1301 or instructor approval.Corequisite: BL 4811.BL 4811. Ecology Laboratory (1)Field-intensive course with instruction in properapplications of statistics to ecological problems,sampling techniques in forest, grasslands, streams,ponds and lakes, and sampling from major taxonsof plants, animals, fungi and protista. Lab fee.Corequisite: BL 4810 or instructor approval.BL 4940. Advanced Principles of Biology (3)The capstone course for biology will incorporatestudent-led seminars as starting points for discussionsreviewing and integrating the major conceptsof biology as applied across all kingdoms. Seminarand discussion. Prerequisite: Senior standing; agrade of C or better in BL 3610/3611 or equivalentor instructor approval.BL 4990. Research Projects, Advanced (1-3)The student plans and attempts a series of originallaboratory investigations of a scientifically significantproblem planned in weekly consultationwith the supervising faculty member, conducts thenecessary literature searches, maintains a professionalstyle laboratory notebook, makes at leastone oral presentation of results, and prepares aresearch report according to standards establishedby the department. Lab fee. Prerequisite: Instructorapproval.BL 5400 (OT 5400, PT 6100). Anatomy (4)This course presents an integrated regionalapproach to the study of the structure and functionof the human body with emphasis on themusculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system.The study of the fundamental tissues, organs, andother systems of the body cavities is also included.Corequisite: BL 5401.BL 5401 (OT 5401, PT 6102). AnatomyLaboratory (1)This laboratory course is taught concurrentlywith the Anatomy lecture to provide applicationof the structure and function of the human bodythroughhands-on lab activities utilizing diagrams,models, specimens. Lab fee. Corequisite: BL 5400.See Natural Sciences section for additionalcourse offerings.Business Communication(Department of Communication and Fine Arts)The Business Communication degree is offered from the Department of Communication.Refer to the department of Communication and Fine Arts.92