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BIO 502 - Aquatic Vascular Plants
Credit(s): 3
Identification and ecology of aquatic and wetland plants. Emphasis will be placed on identification of native wetland plants, characteristics of wetland communities, adaptations of wetland plants to the wetland environment, and wetland management.
Course Fee: Course fee $30.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 502L
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BIO 502L - Aquatic Vascular Plants Lab
Credit(s): 0
Identification and ecology of aquatic and wetland plants. Emphasis will be placed on identification of native wetland plants, characteristics of wetland communities, adaptations of wetland plants to the wetland environment, and wetland management.
Course Fee: Course fee $20. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 502
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BIO 503 - Plant Ecology
Credit(s): 3
The study of plant communities and the factors governing their composition and distribution. Field trips required.
Course Fee: Course fee $30. Lab Fee: Travel fee required.
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BIO 503L - Plant Ecology Lab
Credit(s): 0
The study of plant communities and the factors governing their composition and distribution. Field trips required.
Course Fee: Course fee $20. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 504 - Animal Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Studies concerned with the relationship of animals to their environment. Field trips required.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 504L - Animal Ecology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Studies concerned with the relationship of animals to their environment. Field trips required.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 507 - Behavioral Ecology
Credit(s): 3
The study of how behaviors influence survival and reproduction of individuals in different ecological settings.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or permission of instructor
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BIO 508 - Microbial Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Microbes in the ecosystem, including their relationship to soil, water, sewage, air and food.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Travel fee required.
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BIO 508L - Microbial Ecology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Microbes in the ecosystem, including their relationship to soil, water, sewage, air and food.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 509 - Comparative Animal Physiology
Credit(s): 3
A comparative examination of basic physiological principles common to all animals. The course will include basic physical and chemical processes, detailed consideration of organ systems, and an integrative approach to understand how animals meet the demands placed upon them. Physiology at the level of the organism, its evolution and its interactions with the surrounding environment will be emphasized.
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BIO 510 - Cytogenetics
Credit(s): 3
A study concerned with chromosome behavior, changes in chromosome numbers and structure, and their genetic implications.
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BIO 511 - Phylogenetics
Credit(s): 3
Examination of the logic, assumptions and methods used to reconstruct and evaluate the strength of evolutionary trees (phylogenies). Examination of the methods used to test evolutionary hypotheses using phylogenies.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in biology or permission of instructor
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BIO 512 - Field Biology
Credit(s): 6
Quantitative studies of ecological communities. Analysis of biodiversity and ecological relationships through participation in field research projects. Possible topics include population, community, ecosystem, evolutionary and/or behavioral ecology. Student will learn to analyze data using proper statistical design and appropriate computer software. Transportation expenses will be required.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of biology
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BIO 513 - Organic Evolution
Credit(s): 3
A study of the philosophy, methodology and application of phylogenetics to studies of evolutionary relationships among taxa and analyses of evolutionary patterns and processes.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in biology and permission of instructor
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BIO 514 - Zoogeography
Credit(s): 3
The influence of ecology, climate and geography on the distribution of animals during geologic and present times; emphasis on the continental and worldwide distribution of major vertebrates and their relevance to phylogeny.
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BIO 516 - Plant Anatomy
Credit(s): 3
Study of plant cells, tissues, tissue systems and development of seed plant stems, roots and leaves.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in biology and permission of instructor
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BIO 516L - Plant Anatomy Lab
Credit(s): 0
Study of plant cells, tissues, tissue systems and development of seed plant stems, roots and leaves.
Course Fee: Course Fee $10. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in biology and permission of instructor
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BIO 522 - Plant Geography
Credit(s): 3
Reproduction, dissemination, migration and the uneven distribution of plants in North America.
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BIO 523 - Advanced Plant Physiology
Credit(s): 4
Advanced study of plant metabolic processes with emphasis on respiration, photosynthesis and plant/water relations.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in biology and permission of instructor Co-requisite(s): BIO 523L
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BIO 523L - Advanced Plant Physiology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Advanced study of plant metabolic processes with emphasis on respiration, photosynthesis and plant/water relations.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in biology and permission of instructor Co-requisite(s): BIO 523
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BIO 524 - Advanced Studies in Plant Pathology
Credit(s): 3
The principles of plant pathology. A survey of fungal, bacterial, nematode and viral diseases of plants with an emphasis on current research methods in plant pathology.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 524L
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BIO 524L - Advanced Studies in Plant Pathology
Credit(s): 0
The principles of plant pathology. A survey of fungal, bacterial, nematode and viral diseases of plants with an emphasis on current research methods in plant pathology.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30.
Prerequisite(s): Three semesters of biology, forestry or horticulture and permission of instructor Co-requisite(s): BIO 524
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BIO 525 - Industrial Microbiology
Credit(s): 3
The study of microbial organisms in industrial processes.
Course Fee: Course Fee $10. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 525L - Industrial Microbiology Lab
Credit(s): 0
The study of microbial organisms in industrial processes.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 526 - Advanced Pathogenic Bacteriology
Credit(s): 4
Advanced survey of medically important bacteria. Includes pathogenic mechanisms, collection and transport of specimens, and identification by classical, automated and molecular techniques.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 309
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BIO 526L - Advanced Pathogenic Bacteriology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Advanced survey of medically important bacteria. Includes pathogenic mechanisms, collection and transport of specimens and identification by classical, automated and molecular techniques.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 309
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BIO 527 - Advanced Immunology
Credit(s): 4
Advanced survey of the immune system with focus on the human and mouse models. Covers the origin and dirrerentiation of the hematopoietic system, antibody structure and function, basic serologic techniques, such as ELISA, fluorescence microscopy, agglutination, precipitation and gel diffusion.
Course Fee: Course Fee $20.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 527L
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BIO 527L - Advanced Immunology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Advanced survey of the immune system with focus on the human and mouse models. Covers the origin and dirrerentiation of the hematopoietic system, antibody structure and function, basic serologic techniques, such as ELISA, fluorescence microscopy, agglutination, precipitation and gel diffusion.
Course Fee: Course Fee $20. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 527
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BIO 528 - Advanced Virology
Credit(s): 4
Advanced study of viruses in a laboratory setting. Covers viral structure, genome organization, replication strategies and medical implications of infections. Laboratory includes bacteriophages, animal and plant viral propagation, basic tissue culture, PCR for viral detection and fluorescent and electron microscopy for viral identification.
Course Fee: Course Fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 309, BIO 341
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BIO 528L - Advanced Virology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Advanced study of viruses in a laboratory setting. Covers viral structure, genome organization, replication strategies and medical implications of infections. Laboratory includes bacteriophages, animal and plant viral propagation, basic tissue culture, PCR for viral detection and fluorescent and electron microscopy for viral identification.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 309 and BIO 341
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BIO 531 - Advanced Techniques in Virology
Credit(s): 3
A laboratory-only course covering more advanced and involved methods, as well as some state-of-the-art and emerging techniques. Includes in vivo methods, such as egg culture, PCR amplification of both DNA and RNA viral genomes, vector design and engineering, and genome sequencing.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 532 - Advanced Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 3
The structure, function and organization of DNA. Mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription and translation. Processes involved in regulating gene expression and protein modification and routing.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 533 - Advanced Ornithology
Credit(s): 4
Classification, distribution, ecology and evolution of birds. Emphasis on identification of local species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings and/or research projects.
Course Fee: Course fee $35. Travel fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 533L
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BIO 533L - Advanced Ornithology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Classification, distribution, ecology and evolution of birds. Emphasis on identification of local species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings and/or research projects.
Course Fee: Course fee $20. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 533
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BIO 535 - Graduate Plant Systematics
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the science of naming, classifying and identifying plants. Emphasis on collecting and identifying plants, plant family characteristics, current thought in classification and systematics, and species as indicators of natural habit types. Students will develop an independent field-based research project as part of the course.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 535L
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BIO 535L - Graduate Plant Systematics Lab
Credit(s): 0
Introduction to the science of naming, classifying and identifying plants. Emphasis on collecting and identifying plants, plant family characteristics, current thought in classification and systematics, and species as indicators of natural habit types. Students will develop an independent field-based research project as part of the course.
Course Fee: Course Fee $20.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 535
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BIO 536 - Advanced Mammalogy
Credit(s): 4
Classification, distribution, ecology and evolution of mammals. Emphasis on natural history and identification of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings, papers and/or research projects.
Course Fee: Course Fee $31.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 536L
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BIO 536L - Advanced Mammalogy Lab
Credit(s): 0
Classification, distribution, ecology and evolution of mammals. Emphasis on natural history and identification of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings, papers and/or research projects.
Course Fee: Course Fee $10. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 536
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BIO 537 - Advanced Herpetology
Credit(s): 4
Classification, distribution, ecology and evolution of amphibians and reptiles. Emphasis on natural history and identification of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings, papers and/or research projects.
Course Fee: Course Fee $25.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 537L
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BIO 537L - Advanced Herpetology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Classification, distribution, ecology and evolution of amphibians and reptiles. Emphasis on natural history and identification of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings, papers and/or research projects.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 537
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BIO 538 - Advanced Ichthyology
Credit(s): 3
Classification, distribution, ecology and evolution of fish. Emphasis on natural history and identification of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings, papers and/or research projects.
Course Fee: Course Fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): Three semesters of biology and permission of instructor
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BIO 538L - Advanced Ichthyology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Classification, distribution, ecology and evolution of fish. Emphasis on natural history and identification of regional species in lab. Field trips required. Requires outside readings, papers and/or research projects.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): Three semesters of biology and permission of instructor
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BIO 539 - Advanced Parasitology
Credit(s): 4
Advanced survey of parasites primarily from the human pathogen perspective. Includes identification and pathogenesis of protozoan, cestode, trematode and nematode parasites.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 309
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BIO 539L - Advanced Parasitology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Advanced survey of parasites primarily from the human pathogen perspective. Includes identification and pathogenesis of protozoan, cestode, trematode and nematode parasites.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 309
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BIO 545 - Advanced Developmental Biology
Credit(s): 3
Fundamental mechanisms of embryonic development. The molecular, cellular and tissue interactions that direct development of vertebrate and invertebrate embryos.
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BIO 548 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the world of bioinformatics. Course objectives are to develop a basic understanding of the key concepts of bioinformatics to learn about the major repositories of biological databases today, and to learn how to retrieve and analyze DNA and protein sequences. Students also will learn the basics of DNA fingerprinting and understand genomic changes that can lead to common diseases, such as diabetes and coronary heart disease. Students will examine 3D structures of proteins and gain insight into principles of structure-based drug design.
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BIO 549 - Advanced Histology
Credit(s): 4
The microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues and organs, and correlation with their origin and function in the adult body.
When Offered: Offered in fall only.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 549L
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BIO 549L - Advanced Histology Lab
Credit(s): 0
The microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues and organs, and correlation with their origin and function in the adult body.
When Offered: Offered in fall only.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 549
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BIO 550 - Advanced Limnology
Credit(s): 4
Study of the biological, chemical and physical characteristics of the freshwater environment. Field trips required.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30.
Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of biology and permission of instructor
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BIO 550L - Advanced Limnology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Study of the biological, chemical and physical characteristics of the freshwater environment. Field trips required.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of biology and permission of instructor
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BIO 551 - Biological Literature
Credit(s): 3
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BIO 552 - Biology Experimental Design and Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Includes experimental design, sampling techniques, data presentation and analysis applicable to biological research. Emphasis will be placed on the application of statistical methods to biological problems and technical writing associated with experimentation.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 552L - Biology Experimental Design and Analysis Lab
Credit(s): 0
Includes experimental design, sampling techniques, data presentation and analysis applicable to biological research. Emphasis will be placed on the application of statistical methods to biological problems and technical writing associated with experimentation.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 555 - Graduate Electron Microscopy
Credit(s): 4
Theory and practical application of transmission electron microscopy. Emphasis on the ultrastructure of plant and animal cells.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 555L
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BIO 555L - Graduate Electron Microscopy Lab
Credit(s): 0
Theory and practical application of transmission electron microscopy. Emphasis on the ultrastructure of plant and animal cells.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 555
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BIO 556 - Scanning Electron Microscopy
Credit(s): 4
Theory and practical application of scanning electron microscopy. Emphasis on specimen preparation and operation of the microscope.
Course Fee: Course Fee $12.
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BIO 556L - Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab
Credit(s): 0
Theory and practical application of scanning electron microscopy. Emphasis on specimen preparation and operation of the microscope.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 560 - Aquatic Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Current topics in basic and applied limnological research with emphasis on aquatic communities, analysis of aquatic productivity and water quality. Field trips required.
Course Fee: Course Fee $20.
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BIO 560L - Aquatic Ecology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Current topics in basic and applied limnological research with emphasis on aquatic communities, analysis of aquatic productivity and water quality. Field trips required.
Course Fee: Course Fee $30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
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BIO 571 - Special Topics In Biology
Credit(s): 3
Special studies in the biological sciences.
Repeated: May be repeated in a different topic.
Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours of biology
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BIO 572 - Special Topics in Biology
Credit(s): 3
Special studies in the biological sciences.
Repeated: May be repeated in a different topic.
Course Fee: Course Fee $15.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor for graduate biology majors only
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BIO 572L - Special Topics in Biology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Special studies in the biological sciences.
Repeated: May be repeated in a different topic.
Course Fee: Course Fee $20-$30. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor for graduate biology majors only
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BIO 575 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1-3
Individual conference, field or laboratory studies in advanced biological subjects.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair
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BIO 576 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 3
A continuation of BIO 575 in a different area of study. Open only to students in Option 2.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of department chair
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BIO 581 - Graduate Teaching and Research
Credit(s): 1
The supervised teaching of biology at the college level. Required of all graduate assistants in biology during their first semester. Weekly consultations concerning teaching, grading, advising and related matters. Taken in addition to basic requirements for the M.S. in biology.
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BIO 589 - Thesis Research
Credit(s): 3-9
Research should be planned and initiated at least two semesters before the thesis is to be completed.
Note: Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
Course Fee: Lab fee required.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair
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BIO 590 - Thesis Writing
Credit(s): 1-9
Student must be enrolled in this course the semester he/she graduates. The first time a student enrolls in 590, it must be for three credit hours; only these three credit hours will count toward the degree.
Note: Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
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BTC 503 - Introduction to Biotechnology
Credit(s): 2
Designed especially for high school topics in biotechnology, as well as introducing textbooks, journals and lab kits. The curriculum will enable participants to either integrate the techniques and issues of biotechnology into a traditional science course or to develop new applied science programs. This lecture is integrated with the laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 309 and CHE 330 and CHE 452
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BTC 503L - Introduction to Biotechnology
Credit(s): 1
Designed especially for high school topics in biotechnology, as well as introducing textbooks, journals and lab kits. The curriculum will enable participants to either integrate the techniques and issues of biotechnology into a traditional science course or to develop new applied science programs. This lecture is integrated with the laboratory component.
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BTC 513 - Fundamentals of Biomedical Research
Credit(s): 3
Designed for students desiring research projects directed by UTHSCT faculty members to provide an orientation into the research laboratory workplace, to master fundamental laboratory techniques, to develop skills in planning a laboratory project and to present their work in both an oral and written context.
Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
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BTC 548 - Bioinformatics
Credit(s): 3
This course is offered to any student interested in combining computer applications with the life sciences. An introduction to database management, database mining, DNA sequence analysis and alignment, PERL, and LINUX will be described.
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BTC 549 - Bioinformatics II
Credit(s): 3
This course is offered to any student interested in combining computer applications with the life sciences. An introduction to database management, database mining, protein structure analysis and alignment, PERL, and LINUX will be described. Lecture will be integrated with a laboratory.
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BTC 549L - Bioinformatics II Lab
Credit(s): 0
This course is offered to any student interested in combining computer applications with the life sciences. An introduction to database management, database mining, protein structure analysis and alignment, PERL, and LINUX will be described. Lecture will be integrated with a laboratory.
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BTC 550 - Scientific Discovery
Credit(s): 3
An overview of the major discoveries of the past and current century in biotechnology-related fields of science. Students will study and present the accomplishments of Nobel laureates in the biological, medical and chemical sciences.
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BTC 551 - DNA Forensics
Credit(s): 3
This class will present an overview of the history, techniques and applications of DNA typing in the area of forensics. Other investigative, nonforensic applications utilizing DNA technology will be presented. Forensics involvement in civil and criminal cases will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): With permission of instructor
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BTC 552 - Concepts in Laboratory Analysis
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide practical experience with biochemical calculations and concepts used in the science lab. Fundamental mathematical, algebraic, analytical and calculus concepts in a laboratory format.
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BTC 553 - Critical Reading I
Credit(s): 1
This course exposes students to current research published in major scientific journals. Students will learn how to read and interpret methodologies and results published by other scientists. This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the strengths and limitations of scientific writing.
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BTC 554 - Critical Reading II
Credit(s): 1
This course exposes students to current research published in major scientific journals. Students will learn how to read and interpret methodologies and results published by other scientists. This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the strengths and limitations of scientific writing.
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BTC 555 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Credit(s): 2
A thorough study, at the molecular level, of protein and DNA structure and function.
Course Fee: Course Fee $25.
Co-requisite(s): BTC 555L
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BTC 555L - Proteins and Nucleic Acids Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
The laboratory introduces the student to fundamental techniques used in the biotechnology industry to purify, characterize and study proteins and nucleic acids.
Course Fee: Course Fee $25. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BTC 555
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BTC 556 - Biotech Research Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Students will present their thesis research progress to faculty members and peers. Each student enrolled in BTC 575 , BTC 576 , BTC 589 or BTC 590 must present his/her research each semester enrolled as scheduling permits. The student should have a committee meeting following the seminar. Seminars are formal PowerPoint presentations in preparation for thesis defense.
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BTC 557 - Advanced Metabolism and Protein Regulation
Credit(s): 2
An in-depth look at the metabolic processes that occur in animals, plants and microbes with an emphasis on their regulation and enzyme kinetics and their utilization in the biotechnology industry.
Course Fee: Course fee $25.
Co-requisite(s): BTC 557L
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BTC 557L - Advanced Metabolism Lab
Credit(s): 1
The laboratory will consist of experiments that study metabolic regulation, enzyme kinetics and production of primary and secondary metabolites. Students will be expected to complete an independent project during the semester, as well as structured laboratories.
Course Fee: Course fee $35. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BTC 557
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BTC 558 - Biophysical Chemistry
Credit(s): 2
Instrumental analysis of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Methods may include ultracentrifugation; gradient separation of proteins and nucleic acids; UV/visible spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; X-ray diffraction of proteins and nucleic acids; HPLC of proteins.
Course Fee: Course Fee $25.
Co-requisite(s): BTC 558L
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BTC 558L - Biophysical Chemistry Lab
Credit(s): 2
The laboratory provides hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment used in the biotech industry to separate, purify and characterize proteins and nucleic acids.
Course Fee: Course fee $35. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BTC 558
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BTC 559 - Advanced Biotechniques
Credit(s): 2
This course teaches the techniques that are fundamental to the biotechnology workplace. The techniques are taught within the scheme of prokaryotic gene manipulation and the expression of a protein product. Students become familiar with the theory, background and application of each technique. The topics covered in the course include an overview of the biotechnology industry, laboratory procedures and equipment, recombinant DNA, and protein technology and biotechnology applications.
Course Fee: Course fee $25.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 330 and CHE 452 and CHE 452L Co-requisite(s): BTC 559L
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BTC 559L - Advanced Biotechniques Lab
Credit(s): 2
Hands-on training in fundamental laboratory procedures and instrumentation used in recombinant DNA and protein technology. Practical lab-bench experience, record keeping and data presentation is emphasized.
Course Fee: Course fee $35. Lab Fee: Lab fee required.
Co-requisite(s): BTC 559
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BTC 561 - Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 3
The topics covered in this course will include gel electrophoresis for analysis of proteins and nucleic acids; radio chemistry; DNA and RNA synthesis, isolation, cloning, and sequencing; RFLP; expression of proteins; and restriction enzyme analysis.
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BTC 562 - Advanced Techniques in Protein Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
This course covers protein chemistry, immunology, the techniques of preparing tissue cultures, physical biochemistry, receptors and receptor assays, microscopy, computational biochemistry, molecular modelin and the biometric analysis of data at an advanced level.
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BTC 562L - Advanced Techniques in Protein Chemistry Lab
Credit(s): 2
This course covers protein chemistry, immunology, the techniques of preparing tissue cultures, physical biochemistry, receptors and receptor assays, microscopy, computational biochemistry, molecular modeling and the biometric analysis of data at an advanced level. This course is the required laboratory for BTC 562.
Course Fee: Course fee $30.
Co-requisite(s): BTC 562
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BTC 563 - Molecular Biochemistry
Credit(s): 3
Application of molecular genetics, transcription control mechanisms, gene expression, molecular cloning and applications to biotechnology.
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BTC 575 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1-3
Special problems in biotechnology.
Course Fee: Course fee $30.
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BTC 576 - Advanced Graduate Studies
Credit(s): 1-3
Continuation of research hours under the supervision of a research advisor.
Course Fee: Course fee $30.
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BTC 589 - Thesis Research
Credit(s): 1-3
Must be taken in three-hour blocks. Research hours are under the supervision of a research advisor. Students focus on their thesis research project. Each hour of course credit translates into three hours of lab work per week.
Note: Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized. Repeated: May be repeated.
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BTC 590 - Thesis Writing
Credit(s): 1-3
Student must be enrolled in this course the semester he/she graduates. The first time a student enrolls in 590, it must be for three credit hours; only these three credit hours will count toward the degree.
Note: Note: Students completing a thesis must register each semester university resources are being utilized.
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BCM 520 - Managerial Communication
Credit(s): 3
Applied approach to using written and oral communication as management tools, including audience analysis, research gathering and interpretation, organization, drafting, revising, presentation, and visual aid development.
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BCM 530 - Seminar in Business Communication Theory
Credit(s): 3
Interdisciplinary approach to communication as related to the business organization. Readings and case studies in areas such as corporate image and identity, diversity, corporate culture, technology, crisis management, community relations and international issues.
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BCM 578 - Seminar in Business Communication
Credit(s): 3
Repeated: May be repeated.
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BLW 525 - Environmental Law
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the laws that regulate and influence environmental quality. Includes a comparison of various federal statutes and their companion legislation that promotes human and environmental health. The nature of evident prosecution under these laws, legislative initiative, scientific support for rule making and the obligations of business are considered. (Same as ENV 525 ).
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BLW 537 - Seminar in Legal Studies in Business
Credit(s): 3
Selected topics in legal studies in business. Readings and legal research in areas such as law and ethics, employment, privacy, environmental protection and property rights, advertising, and products liability.
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