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BIOLOGY 5030
3 credits
Ornithology
- Anatomy, physiology, life histories, and environmental relationships of birds. Laboratory study and field trips.
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BIOLOGY 5040
4 credits
Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates
- Comparative studies of the organs and systems of Vertebrata; includes dissections of the shark, necturus, and cat.
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BIOLOGY 5110
3 credits
Freshwater Biology
- Examination of the physical components and biological communities of lakes, streams, and wetlands and the relationships between them. Integration of fieldwork, scientific literature, and laboratory analyses. Two lecture hours and one three hours of lab per week. P: BIOLOGY 1450, and CHEMSTRY 1140. BIOLOGY 3430 is strongly recommended.
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BIOLOGY 5120
2 credits
Animal Tissue Culture
- Preparation of equipment and environment. Growth and maintenance of media considerations. Various types of culture methods. Applications.
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BIOLOGY 5140
4 credits
Vertebrate Embryology
- Lecture and laboratory study of amphibian, avian, and mammalian embryology.
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BIOLOGY 5240
4 credits
MicroBiology
- Classification, morphology, physiology, and genetics of microbes; relation of bacteria to viruses and prions; survey of bacteria found in the environment and their control; principles of immunity and diseases.
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BIOLOGY 5330
3 credits
Genetics
- Basic principles of inheritance and nature of the gene as related to structure, function, mutation, and recombination.
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BIOLOGY 5340
4 credits
Entomology
- Structure, classification, life histories, behavior and economic aspects of insects. An insect collection is required. See instructor about insect collection by May 1st.
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BIOLOGY 5430
3 credits
General Ecology
- How organisms affect and are affected by the environments in which they live. Laboratory includes field analysis of physical and biological aspects of local communities. P: BIOLOGY 1350 or 1450.
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BIOLOGY 5530
3 credits
Biotechnology
- Genetic structure, expression and analysis of genetic elements. Genetic engineering principles and applications.
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BIOLOGY 5540
4 credits
Mycology and Plant Pathology
- Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and life cycles of the major groups of fungi; causes, symptoms, and control of plant diseases. Field collection is required.
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BIOLOGY 5620
2 credits
Immunology
- Basic concepts of immunology. Normal and abnormal immune responses in health and disease.
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BIOLOGY 5630
3 credits
Field Zoology
- This course examines how Field Zoologists study and sample different aniamls. Field techniques, basic ecological principles and lab procedures. P: BIOLOGY 1350 or 1450.
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BIOLOGY 5640
4 credits
Plant Taxonomy
- The historical development of plant taxonomy; identification schemes and major families of the vascular plants. Field collection required.
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BIOLOGY 5730
3 credits
Evolution
- Consideration of the facts and theories of the origin and evolution of life.
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BIOLOGY 5920
2 credits
Electron Microscopy
- Basic techniques of transmission electron microscopy, specimen preparation, instrument use and darkroom procedures. A project is required. P: Consent of instructor.
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BIOLOGY 6130
3 credits
Mammalian Endocrinology
- (Offered under BIOLOGY 6130 and AGSCI 6130.) The structural and functional classification of hormones, principles of hormone action, and the regulation of body functions by the endocrine system with emphasis on homeostasis.
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BIOLOGY 6140
4 credits
Plant Anatomy
- Internal structure of vascular plants; emphasis on origin, structure, and function of organs. On demand.
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BIOLOGY 6240
4 credits
Advanced Physiology
- In depth study of physiological processes from molecular to organismic level. Approached from topical format emphasizing recent advancements.
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BIOLOGY 6340
4 credits
Mammalian Histology
- The organization of cells and their products to form tissues and organs; morphological and functional comparisons of tissue organization of representatives from the class Mammalia.
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BIOLOGY 6410
1-3 credits
Topics in Biology
- Presentations of biological events.
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BIOLOGY 6520
2 credits
Biotechnology Seminar
- Selected topics from among recent advances in and applications of biotechnology. P: Consent of instructor.
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BIOLOGY 6710
1-3 credits
Selected Regional Habitats
- Offers a first-hand introduction to the ecology, flora and fauna of selected unusual habitats in the form of an interim field trip. Up to two credits can be counted toward a Biology major. On demand.
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BIOLOGY 6920
1-3 credits
Special Problems in Biology
- Individual specialized study. P: approval of faculty advisor and department chairperson before registration. Up to two credits can be counted toward a Biology major.
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BIOLOGY 7020
2 credits
Special Topics in Biology
- Advanced analysis and application of biological concepts.
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BIOLOGY 7920
0-2 credits
Seminar Paper Research
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BIOLOGY 7990
3-6 credits
Thesis Research