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500 level courses
BIO 501 Biology of Fishes (3 hrs)
Fishes: organ-system structure and function, ecology, embryology, behavior, and economic importance. Prerequisite: 6 hours of college-level biology.
BIO 502 Biometry (3 hrs)
Principles of biological measurement. Topics include the nature of data, sampling, experimental design, and statistical analysis. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 223, or six hours of college biology.
BIO 506 Advanced Microbiology (3 hrs)
Comprehensive analysis of selected topics of current interest in bacteriology, immunology, and virology: genetic engineering, plasmid research, bactericidal and bacteriostatic agents, complement system, viruses, tumor formation, and cancer. Prerequisites: one semester of laboratory bacteriology; organic chemistry; or consent of instructor.
BIO 509 Human Genetics (3 hrs)
Genetic theory and methodology applied to humans. Prerequisite: C or better in BIO 224.
BIO 510 Population and Evolutionary Ecology (3 hrs)
Emphasis on structure, growth patterns, and interactions of populations; relationship to evolutionary theory. Prerequisites: MTH 115; one semester of environmental biology or consent of instructor.
BIO 519 Comparative Animal Behavior (3 hrs)
Animal communication, social behavior, and evolution of behavior. Comparisons of a wide variety of vertebrates and invertebrates. Prerequisite: 6 hours of college-level biology or zoology.
BIO 525 Advanced Physiology (3 hrs)
Detailed study of the structure and function of animals; special reference to the human body; theories and methods of investigation mostly at organ system level; adaptational strategies to special conditions. Prerequisite: one semester of physiology or consent of instructor.
BIO 530 Plant Systematics (3 hrs)
Evolution, classifi cation, and characteristics of various flowering plant families. Prerequisite: 6 hours collegelevel biology.
BIO 545 Biophysics (3 hrs)
Application of physics principles and methods to investigation of biological systems. Emphasis on physical environmental effects on biological systems. Cross listed as PHY 545. Prerequisites: PHY 108 or 201; senior standing; or consent of instructor. PHY 345 recommended.
BIO 561 Natural History of Vertebrates (3 hrs)
Vertebrates as integrated organisms: emphasis on activities and interaction with environment under natural conditions. Field work on local fauna. Introduction to classifi cation. Prerequisite: 6 hours of college-level biology or zoology.
BIO 563 Advanced Plant Ecology (3 hrs)
Physiological and growth responses of plants to environmental stresses, and consequences to the structure and function of communities and ecosystems. Prerequisites: 6 hours college-level biology.
BIO 564 Advanced Molecular Biology (3 hrs)
Selected topics in molecular biology. Emphasis on proteins and nucleic acids. Prerequisites: C or better in BIO 224.
BIO 565 Aquatic Ecology (3 hrs)
Emphasis on survival and dispersion of natural aquatic populations as related to environmental degradation in lakes, rivers, and streams. Prerequisite: 6 hours collegelevel biology or zoology.
BIO 566 Advanced Biochemistry (3 hrs)
Quantitative aspects of all areas of biochemistry. Emphasis on metabolism. Prerequisite: one semester of biochemistry or physical chemistry, or consent of instructor.
BIO 568 Cellular and Molecular Immunology (3 hrs)
Interaction between antigen presenting cells, B lymphocytes, and T lymphocytes to mount immune responses. Molecules responsible for immune interactions. Methods to study cell and molecular interactions in immunity. Prerequisites: BIO 564 or equivalent.
BIO 570 Seminar (1-3 hrs)
Selected topics in biological sciences. May be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: 3.0 gradepoint average in student’s major; senior or graduate standing; consent of instructor. BIO 580 Readings 1-3 hrs. Individual assignments of relevant topics in biological sciences. Prerequisites: 3.0 gradepoint average in student’s major; senior or graduate standing; consent of instructor.
BIO 585 Research (1-6 hrs)
Individual research for qualifi ed students in special areas of biology. Prerequisites: 3.0 gradepoint average in student’s major; senior or graduate standing; consent of instructor.
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