2900-2910. Introduction to Biochemical Research. 1–3 hours each. Individualized laboratory instruction. Students may begin training on laboratory research techniques.
3621. Elementary Biochemistry. 3 hours. Chemistry of biomolecules; amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes; metabolism of biomolecules, generation and utilization of energy.
3622. Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4) Laboratory techniques for BIOC 3621.
4540. Biochemistry I. 3 hours. Chemistry and biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins, and nucleic acids; biochemical energetics, enzyme catalysis, vitamins and coenzymes, and their interrelationships in energy-producing cycles and pathways.
4550. Biochemistry II. 3 hours. Continuation of 4540. Metabolic pathways in biosynthesis and degradation of lipids, nucleic acids, proteins and carbohydrates; photosynthesis, nitrogen cycle, and metabolic regulation.
4560. Biochemistry Laboratory. 2 hours. (1;3) Analysis and characterization of amino acids, peptides, enzymes, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and metabolic pathways and processes. Techniques include a variety of chromatographic methods, electrophoresis, UV-vis spectroscopy and radiochemistry.
4570. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene. 3 hours. Mechanisms and regulation of genetic expression, chromosome replication, mutagenesis and DNA repair, and gene cloning in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. May not be used to satisfy minor requirements in chemistry.
4580. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory. 2 hours. (0;5;0) Experiments in recombinant DNA techniques, gene regulation and other areas of molecular biology. May not be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in chemistry.
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each.
4930. Special Problems. Individual study without laboratory.
4940. Honors Research in Biochemistry. 3 hours. Advanced original independent research supervised by a faculty member in the biological sciences. For students interested in pursuing careers in research or medicine.
4950. Honors Thesis in Biochemistry. 3 hours. A continuation of BIOC 4940 involving advanced original independent research culminating in a written report supervised by a faculty member in the biological sciences. The results are written in standard thesis format and presented orally. For students interested in pursuing careers in research or medicine.
4951. Honors College Capstone Thesis. 3 hours. Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
1024. Biological Principles of Women’s Health. 3 hours. Fundamental principles of modern biology discussed within the context of women’s health. Provides a foundation in biological principles with specific emphasis on topics that address the understanding of women’s physiology. Topics include human genetics, metabolism, reproduction, neural organization and sexuality. This is an introductory course; however, successful completion of an introductory course in biology at either the high school or college level will be helpful. Satisfies a portion of the Understanding the Human Community requirement of the University Core Curriculum. (Same as WMST 2620.)
1082. Biology for Educators. 3 hours. (3;3) Develop a meaningful and functional command of key biological concepts, an understanding of the interrelationships among all living things, and a correlation between what pre-service teachers are required to learn and what they are required to teach. Includes laboratory. A general biology course with laboratory designated for elementary and middle school education majors seeking teacher certification. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum. Note: this course may not be used to satisfy the laboratory science requirement for majors in the College of Arts and Sciences.
1112 (BIOL 1413). Contemporary Biology. 3 hours. (3;3) Study of major theories and principles of biology pertaining to cell and molecular biology, form and function of tissue and organ systems, and principles of ecology as they relate to animal and plant diversity and evolution; ethical and social issues relating to humans as components of living systems. Includes laboratory. May not be counted toward a major or minor in biology. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1122 (BIOL 1411). Plant Biology. 3 hours. (3;3) Plant structure and function; plant genetics, reproduction and development; role in ecosystems, agriculture and industry; food resources and human population. Includes laboratory. May not be counted toward a major or minor in biology. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1132 (BIOL 2406). Environmental Science. 3 hours. (3;2) Interdisciplinary approach to understanding basic concepts in environmental science including critical scientific thought, biodiversity, resource management, pollution, global climate change, resource consumption and population growth. Emphasis on how these concepts affect and are affected by human society. Includes laboratory. May not be counted toward a major or minor in biology. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1710 (BIOL 1306). Principles of Biology I. 3 hours. (3;0;1) An integrated approach to cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on biological chemistry, cell structure and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, and classification of microorganisms, plants and animals. Required for biology major. Course should be taken concurrently with BIOL 1730. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1711. Honors Principles of Biology I. 3 hours. (3;0;1) An integrated approach to cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on biological chemistry, cell structure and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, and classification of microorganisms, plants and animals. Course should be taken concurrently with BIOL 1733.
1720 (BIOL 1307). Principles of Biology II. 3 hours. (3;0;1) An integrated approach to the anatomical, physiological and functional aspects of nutrition, gas exchange, transport, reproduction, development, regulation, response and ecology of microorganisms, plants and animals. Required of all biology majors. Course should be taken concurrently with BIOL 1740. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
1722. Honors Principles of Biology II. 3 hours. (3;0;1) An integrated approach to the anatomical, physiological and functional aspects of nutrition, gas exchange, transport, reproduction, development, regulation, response and ecology of microorganisms, plants and animals. Course should be taken concurrently with BIOL 1744.
1730 (BIOL 1106). Principles of Biology I Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory techniques for BIOL 1710.
1733. Honors Principles of Biology I Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory techniques for BIOL 1711.
1740 (BIOL 1107). Principles of Biology II Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory techniques for BIOL 1720.
1744. Honors Principles of Biology II Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory techniques for BIOL 1722.
2041 (BIOL 2321). Microbiology. 3 hours. Survey of the microbial world; classification, ecology, morphology and physiology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2042.
2042 (BIOL 2121). Microbiology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4) Laboratory techniques in general microbiology. Survey of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Culture, staining and identification of bacteria. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2041.
2140. Principles of Ecology. 3 hours. Ecological and evolutionary approach to understanding distribution, abundance, dispersion and form-function diversity of organisms. Focus on organisms, their physiological and life history adaptations, and populations.
2241. Biology of Higher Plants. 3 hours. Introduction to basic principles of form, function, ecology and evolution of plants, as well as modern topics related to plant adaptation in changing environments and the exploitation of plants by humans for improved quality of life in developing and developed countries.
2301 (BIOL 2301). Human Anatomy and Physiology I. 3 hours. Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including biological chemistry, cell morphology, membrane and tissue physiology, musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. For kinesiology, dance majors and allied health students. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2311. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirements of the University Core Curriculum.
2302 (BIOL 2302). Human Anatomy and Physiology II. 3 hours. Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary and reproductive systems. For kinesiology, dance majors and allied health students. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2312.
2311 (BIOL 2101). Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory studies examining the functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including cell morphology, tissue histology, musculoskeletal anatomy and nervous system anatomy. For kinesiology, dance majors and allied health students. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2301. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirements of the University Core Curriculum.
2312 (BIOL 2102). Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory studies examining the functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary and reproductive systems. For kinesiology, dance majors and allied health students. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2302. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirements of the University Core Curriculum.
2381 (BIOL 2320). Applied Microbiology. 3 hours. Introduction to microbiological concepts as applied to human activities with an emphasis on the microbiology of food. Survey of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and metazoa and their respective roles in the environment, disease, food production, and food spoilage. Control of microorganisms, food safety and regulations.
2382 (BIOL 2120). Applied Microbiology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory techniques for BIOL 2381.
2700. Human Evolution and Physical Anthropology. 3 hours. (3;2) Study of human biological evolution from primate beginnings to the present era. Emphasis is placed upon anatomical and physiological variations and their adaptive significance. (Same as ANTH 2700.)
2900-2910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each. Individual readings and laboratory research projects in the biological sciences.
3000. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates. 4 hours. (3;6) Development, anatomy and phylogenetic relationships of vertebrate organ systems. Laboratory studies of representative vertebrate animals.
3030. Careers in the Life Sciences. 1 hour. Career choices and survival skills for the life sciences. Introduction to opportunities for life science majors in academia, industry, teaching and government, and information on preparation for these careers.
3050. Developmental Biology. 4 hours. (3;3;1) Animal development including gametogenesis, embryogenesis, differentiation, growth, and cellular and molecular bases of these processes.
3150. Biology and Conservation of Birds. 2 hours. (1;3) The anatomy, functional and behavioral adaptations and ecology of birds. Laboratory emphasis on field identification, behavior, habitats, migrations, food habits of birds. Population management and conservation practices.
3160. Biological Resource Conservation and Management. 3 hours. Principles and values relating to natural biological resources; ecological concepts applied to resource management and protection of aquatic organisms, rangelands, forests and wildlife.
3170. Plants and Human Society. 3 hours. Relationships of plants to the environment and human activities; impact of plants on human social development, history, economics and religion.
3331. Biomedical Criminalistics. 3 hours. Survey of the various forensic sciences with emphasis on direct examination of human remains and directly related biological evidence; e.g. anthropology, pathology, odontology. Students learn how cases arise, i.e. how remains are located, recovered and processed. Supporting biological, clinical and physical sciences will also be covered; e.g. toxicology, entomology, DNA science, forensic geology/palynology and remote sensing.
3350. Human Heredity. 3 hours. Study of the fundamental principles of human genetics.
3360. Heredity Lab. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory exercises dealing with basic principles of Mendelian genetics, introductory cytogenetics and probability problems. May not be used to fulfill the requirements for the BA or BS in biology. For the minor in biology and education, kinesiology, health promotion and allied health majors.
3381. Medical Bacteriology. 3 hours. Bacteria and disease; host-parasite relationships, immunology and epidemiology.
3382. Medical Bacteriology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4) Laboratory techniques in medical bacteriology that emphasize the isolation and characterization of the clinical organisms, including techniques used in their control.
3451. Genetics. 3 hours. Genetic structure and inheritance in viruses, bacteria and higher organisms with emphasis on gene biochemistry, Mendelian genetics and population genetics.
3452. Genetics Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4) Laboratory studies examining classical transmission genetics and modern molecular genetics. Heavy emphasis on experimental crosses and application of molecular genetics.
3500. Medical Terminology. 2 hours. Basic-level medical terminology using a word building system in a programmed learning format. Emphasis is on learning Latin and Greek prefixes and word roots and utilizing these to build medical terms. Recommended as advanced elective to assist students in preprofessional programs leading to working in medicine, physical therapy, and other health care fields or for those wishing to seek advanced degrees relating to human medical research. May not be counted for advanced division of science hours for the BA or BS in biology and biochemistry.
3510. Cell Biology. 3 hours. Structure and function of animal and plant cells with emphasis on cell membranes, cytoplasmic organelles and the nucleus.
3520. Cell Biology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4) Laboratory studies emphasizing the isolation and characterization of subcellular organelles.
3800. Animal Physiology. 3 hours. Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and neuromuscular function.
3810. Animal Physiology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3.5) Experimental physiology with emphasis on membrane transport, neurophysiology, and cardiovascular, respiratory and muscle function.
3850. Introduction to Computational Life Science. 3 hours. Survey treatment of the applications of computational paradigms in the natural and physical sciences.
4000. Plant Ecology. 4 hours. (3;4) Role of plants in biological communities. Field and laboratory studies of the major local community types.
4005. Contemporary Topics in Biology. 1–3 hours. Contemporary topics in biological sciences. Specific titles vary but may include microbiology, molecular biology, physiology/neuroscience, ecology/environmental science, botany and zoology. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Same topic may not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5005.
4006. Topics in Forensic Biology. 1–3 hours. Topics include forensic entomology, forensic toxicology or forensic biology of the human skeleton.
4050. Animal Ecology. 4 hours. (3;4) Role of animals in biological communities. Field and laboratory studies of the ecology of local fauna.
4051. Community Ecology. 3 hours. Structure, dynamics and diversity of biotic communities and ecosystems. Focus on population interactions, niche relationships and processing of matter and energy.
4052. Community Ecology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4) Field and laboratory exercises on distribution, dispersion, abundance and diversity of organisms and their populations. Focus on quantitative description of biotic communities and ecosystems.
4070. Insect Biology. 4 hours. (3;3) Morphology, physiology, ethology, classification and control of insects and related arthropods.
4080. Radiation Safety. 1 hour. (1;0) Radiation sources, interaction of radiation with matter and human tissues, radiation measurement and dosage, instrumentation, regulations and practical safety procedures. Meets state training requirements for use of radioactive isotopes or radiation producing equipment.
4091. Parasitology. 3 hours. Biology, ecology and classification of animal parasites; immunology and physiology of host-parasite interaction.
4092. Parasitology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory studies on the basic identification and transmission of common eukaryotic parasites of humans with heavy emphasis on identification of organisms using preserved and fresh preparations and the study of parasite morphology.
4100. Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment. 3 hours. Principles and practices of preparing environmental impact assessments and statements. Addresses how to understand the effects that projects, plans and policies have on the environment and the impact those effects have on specific resources, ecosystems and human communities. Methods for identifying impacts, describing the affected environment, predicting and assessing impacts and selecting the proposed action from a group of alternatives for meeting specified needs are examined.
4110. Endocrinology. 3 hours. Regulation of physiological processes in animals by hormones and related chemical agents.
4130. Economic Botany. 3 hours. Distribution, production, history and botany of plants of economic importance.
4160. Advanced Techniques in Microbiology and Molecular Biology. 4 hours. (1;4) Intensive laboratory exercises in cultivation, analysis and gene transfer in bacterial mutants. Emphasis on techniques for studying macromolecular and enzyme synthesis, preparation and analysis of plasmid DNA, cloning and gene expression.
4170. Advanced Techniques in Microbiology and Molecular Biology Laboratory. 2 hours. (0;3) Continuation of BIOL 4160 lab exercises.
4180. Techniques in Molecular Biology. 4 hours. (1;4) Advanced molecular biology laboratory methodology. Techniques include gene cloning, plasmid purification, restriction analysis, DNA fingerprinting and DNA sequencing.
4190. Techniques in Molecular Biology Lab. 2 hours. (0;3) Continuation of BIOL 4180 lab exercises.
4201. Immunology. 3 hours. Immune defense mechanisms including immunobiology, immunochemistry, immunogenetics, immune response to infectious agents, allergy and autoimmune diseases.
4202. Immunology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4) Laboratory studies on the basic anatomy of the immune system and analytical techniques and experimental design in immunology.
4220. Neuropsychopharmacology. 3 hours. Comprehensive examination of the physiological effects of major psychotropic drug classes that affect the central nervous system, including the interactions between neurotransmitter systems and physiology; neuroanatomical pathways and behavior; synaptic functions and behavioral disorders. Open to all majors.
4221. Experimental Methodologies in Neuropsychopharmacology. 1 hour. Critical examination of scientific methodologies in studying the effectiveness of psychotropic medicine in treating mental disorders and other mental conditions. Students are expected to discuss and apply the methodologies to test hypotheses by presenting research findings reviewed in neuropsychopharmacological literature.
4240. Forensic Microscopy. 3 hours. (2;4) Introduction to microscopic analysis with emphasis on the fundamentals necessary for identification and characterization of trace evidence materials such as glass, hair, fibers, explosives, soil, paint and biological samples.
4250. Pharmacology: Biological Basis of Drug Action. 3 hours. An overview of pharmacology based on principles of drug action; emphasis on drugs by class, and not specific drugs per se. General principles, antibiotics and pharmacology of the autonomic, cardiovascular, central nervous and endocrine systems.
4260. Principles of Evolution. 3 hours. Population genetics; ecological, geographical and historical concepts of evolution.
4280. Aquatic Botany. 3 hours. (2;3) Ecology, identification and management of aquatic plants and algae. Special emphasis on the role of aquatic plants in reservoir and river ecosystems.
4300. Histology. 4 hours. (2;5) Microstructure and ultrastructure of animal cells and tissues; relationship of structure and function in tissues and organs. Laboratory studies of tissue structure using the light microscope.
4360. Bioanalytical Chemistry. 4 hours. (3;3) Principles of chromatographic and detection systems. Recent advances in separation sciences and their applications to the analysis of chiral amino acids, proteins, DNA sequence, vitamins and toxicants in biological and environmental samples. Laboratory experiments illustrate methods used in biochemistry, biotechnology, toxicology and environmental sciences.
4380. Fundamentals of Aquatic Toxicology. 3 hours. (2;3) Theory and methodologies used by scientists, regulatory agencies and industry to measure the impact of man’s activities on freshwater aquatic ecosystems. The course has its foundations in history, but concentrates on current methodologies and theories.
4400. Wetland Ecology and Management. 4 hours. (3;4) Ecology and management of various types of wetlands with emphasis on the role of aquatic and wetland plants in determining wetland structure and function. Wetland restoration and creation for wildlife habitat or water quality benefits are reviewed.
4420. Invertebrate Biology. 4 hours. (3;3) Biology of non-vertebrate animals with emphasis on phylogenetic relationships and anatomical, physiological and behavioral adaptation to varied environments.
4440. Stream Ecology. 4 hours. (3;4) Ecological principles of how stream dynamics influence the biological and hydrologic patterns and processes occurring in stream ecosystems. Laboratory studies designed to teach techniques and test hypotheses related to environmental assessment.
4460. Eukaryotic Genetics. 3 hours. Research and theory in eukaryotic genetics with an emphasis in metazoan genetic model systems and human genetics, including chromosome structure, genomic analysis, developmental genetics and diseases.
4480. Medical Genetics and Genetic Counseling. 3 hours. Human genetics including cytogenetics, immunogenetics, population genetics, molecular genetics, human biochemical genetics and genetic counseling.
4590. Forensic Molecular Biology Laboratory. 3 hours. (2;6) Experiments in evidence processing and forensic DNA analysis. Lectures and exercises include DNA extraction techniques, DNA quantification, PCR amplification of polymorphic nuclear and mtDNA loci, and fragment analysis utilizing capillary electrophoresis.
4501. Bacterial Diversity and Physiology. 3 hours. Comparative survey of bacteria. Growth, ecology, metabolism, energy transformations, differentiation and adaptive mechanisms.
4502. Bacterial Diversity and Physiology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Isolation of bacteria from nature. Enrichment methods, morphology, enumeration of bacterial growth and enzymes.
4503. Plant Physiology. 3 hours. Plant physiology from the molecular to organismal level with ecosystem considerations. Topics include nutrient acquisition and distribution, biochemistry and metabolism, growth and development.
4504. Plant Physiology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Companion laboratory to BIOL 4503.
4505. Comparative Animal Physiology. 3 hours. Comparison of structure and physiological function in a wide variety of animals. Emphasis on thermoregulation and on respiratory, circulatory, excretory, endocrine and digestive systems.
4506. Comparative Animal Physiology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3.5) Experimental studies of physiological function in animals to arrive at an understanding of how different animal systems work. Emphasis on energetics, thermoregulation, and osmoregulation along with muscular, respiratory and cardiovascular function.
4530. Virology. 3 hours. Molecular biology of viruses infecting bacteria, plants and animals; interaction of viruses and host cells; viral genetics; replication, pathogenesis, oncology, immunology, chemotherapy and vaccines.
4540. Virology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4;0) Growth and cultivation of bacterial viruses including the production and purification of viral stocks. The use of bacteriophage as model systems to study virus reproduction and cellular metabolism, and as tools in modern molecular biology to study genetic processes.
4560. Aquatic Insects of North America. 4 hours. (3;4) Ecology, sampling methods, systematics and classification of Neartic aquatic insects at the family level; use of keys and key terminology in aquatic insect identification.
4570. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene. 3 hours. Mechanisms and regulation of genetic expression, chromosome replication, mutagenesis and DNA repair, and gene cloning in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. May not be used to satisfy minor requirements in chemistry.
4580. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory. 2 hours. (0;5;0) Experiments in recombinant DNA techniques, gene regulation and other areas of molecular biology.
4620. Human Development – Conception Through Childhood. 3 hours. Basic embryology, human reproduction, child development including both physiological and cognitive from the neonatal period through the teenage years.
4630. Human Teratology. 3 hours. Principles of teratology and embryology, including study strategies, reproduction toxicants, drugs and lactation, risk assessment, and known human teratogenic agents.
4650. Environmental Science Field Course. 6 hours. (3;8) Advanced field course primarily emphasizing the biological, ecological, natural history and philosophical attributes of various habitats or ecoregions. Topics and field experience may vary from desert river systems to alpine limnology to coastal estuaries.
4700. Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction. 3 hours. (2;4) Techniques used to solve and address scientific inquiry. Design of experiments. Use of statistics to interpret experimental results and measure sampling errors. Ethical treatment of human subjects. Laboratory safety. Mathematical modeling of scientific phenomena. Oral and written presentation of scientific work.
4720. Sediment Toxicology. 3 hours. Mechanisms of contaminant transport and fate in freshwater marine sediments and pollutant effects at the individual, population and biotic community levels. Sediment contaminant bio-availability and bioaccumulation into food webs and the scientific aspects of legal control and remediation of hazardous sediments.
4751. Neuroscience I: Cells and Circuits. 3 hours. Neuroscience research strategies, neurons and glia, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, developmental brain anatomy, sensory and motorsystems.
4752. Neuroscience II: Brain and Plasticity. 3 hours. Brain basis of motivation, sex, emotion, sleep, mental illness, memory; plasticity in developing and adult brain.
4760. Neurobiology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Vertebrate neuroanatomy and experimental neurobiology using electrophysiological and behavioral methods.
4770. Biotechnology. 3 hours. Applications of biotechnology in today’s society. Emphasis on molecular biotechnology and its applications in industry, agriculture, medicine and forensic science. Students may enroll in BIOL 4580 for the companion laboratory component.
4800. Biological Sciences Seminar Series. 1 hour. A weekly seminar series covering a broad range of biological research topics. Invited speakers are prominent local, regional or national researchers. Maximum of 2 hours may be used toward advanced biology electives in the BS Biology degree, but not the BA degree with a major in biology.
4810. Biocomputing. 3 hours. Introduction to computational problems inspired by the life sciences and overview of available tools. Methods to compute sequence alignments, regulatory motifs, phylogenetic trees and restriction maps.
4820. Computational Epidemiology. 3 hours. Application of computational methods to problems in the fields of public health. Design and implementation of disease outbreak models. (Same as CSCE 4820; taught with CSCE 4820/5820.)
4900-4910. Special Problems. 1–3 hours each. Individual readings and laboratory research projects in biological sciences.
4920. Cooperative Education in Biological Sciences. 1–3 hours. Supervised work in a job directly related to the student’s major, professional field of study or career objective.
4930. Special Problems. 1–3 hours. Individual study.
4940. Honors Research in Biology. 3 hours. Advanced original independent research supervised by a faculty member in the biological sciences. For students interested in pursuing careers in research or medicine. May not be applied to the biology requirements for the BA degree in biology.
4950. Honors Thesis in Biology. 3 hours. A continuation of BIOL 4940 involving advanced original independent research culminating in a written report supervised by a faculty member in the biological sciences. The results are written in standard thesis format and presented orally. For students interested in pursuing careers in research or medicine. May not be applied to the biology requirements for the BA degree in biology.
4951. Honors College Capstone Thesis. 3 hours. Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
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