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8.- Biology (BIOL) Courses (Graduate only)
5130 Seminar (1-0)
Topics vary and are presented by enrollees and other speakers.
5131 Ethical, Social, and Political Dimensions of Science (1-0)
Readings and discussion on the philosophical and social structure, ethical climate, and public policy environment of the modern scientific research establishment.
5301 Selected Advanced Topics in the Biological Sciences (3-0)
Course in the form of formal classes. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
5302 Research in the Biological Sciences (0-0-3)
5502 Research in the Biological Sciences (0-0-5)
Emphasizes research, with writing and discussion. Not given as a formal class. May be repeated, but no more than six hours of credit will be counted towards degree. Laboratory fee required.
5305 Herpetology (2-3)
A study of the morphology, taxonomy, and life histories of reptiles and amphibians. Laboratory fee required.
5307 Biology of the Pleistocene (3-0)
A study of the organisms of the Pleistocene.
5309 Regulation of the Eukaryotic Genome (3-0)
The molecular biology of eukaryotes including genetic engineering, structure and organization of the eukaryotic genome, regulating the expression of eukaryotic genes, and the role of oncogenes in eukaryotes. Prerequisite: (1) BIOL 3320 or equivalent or (2) instructor's approval.
5313 Biogeography (3-0)
Geographic distribution of plants and animals, and analysis of causative factors.
5316 Biosystematics (3-0)
Methods and principles of taxonomy, classification, and systematics.
5318 Ecology of Desert Organisms (2-3)
Study of the physiological, morphological, and behavioral adaptations of desert plants and animals. Effects of desert abiotic factors on species, populations, and communities. Laboratory fee required.
5320 Endocrinology (2-3)
A study of the effects and actions of vertebrate hormones with an emphasis on neuroendocrine control. Laboratory fee required.
5323 Ultrastructure (3-0)
Current research advances in cellular biology.
5324 Mammalogy (2-3)
Class Mammalia, with emphasis on morphological, physiological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations to past and present environments. Laboratory fee required.
5326 Advances in Immunological Concepts (3-0)
Study of immunological and immunochemical concepts. Emphasis will be placed on recent experimental advances in immunology. Prerequisite: MICR 4453 or instructor approval.
5327 Advances in Ecological Theory (3-0)
Study of recent advances in ecological theory with special emphasis on adaptation, population structure and dynamics, behavioral processes, and species interactions.
5328 Numerical Analysis in Biology (2-3)
Study and application of specialized numerical methods in biological sciences. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
5329 Physiology of the Bacterial Cell (3-0)
The study of the biochemical and physiological processes occurring in the bacterial cell. Emphasis will be placed on recent experimental approaches that are in current use in microbial physiology research. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
5340 Structure and Function of Macromolecules (3-0)
Functional biology of cells, with emphasis on the relationship between molecular structure and function.
5342 Synthesis and Degradation of Macromolecules (3-0)
In-depth discussion of the mechanisms and pathways for the synthesis of amino acids, lipids, membranes, and nucleic acids and for the degradation of carbohydrates, lipids, and the salvage pathways. Prerequisite: BIOL 5340 or instructor approval.
5343 Mechanisms of Cellular Toxicity (3-0)
Theory and application of toxicology. Focus will be on the absorption, distribution, excretion, and metabolism of xenobiotic and toxic materials and the molecular approaches to the study of toxicology.
5344 Molecular Pathogenesis (3-0)
Cellular and molecular basis of diseases induced or exacerbated by microbes, parasites, pollutants, poor sanitation, and malnutrition.
5346 Ecosystem Toxicology (3-0)
Practical analysis of degraded natural communities of plants and animals, including biotic inventories, detection of bio accumulated toxins, and the use of indicator species.
5360 Limnology (3-0)
Study of the freshwater environment, including chemical parameters and biological populations.
5398 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis.
5399 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous enrollment required while work on thesis continues. Prerequisite: BIOL 5398.
5401 Molecular Biology Techniques (2-6)
Theory and application of modern molecular and cell biology techniques. Student projects combine theory and practical application in the laboratory. Laboratory fee required.
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