Biological Sciences (BIOL) Permanent Workshop Descriptions
These courses are not intended to support a graduate degree program but are intended to respond to identified needs of post-baccalaureate students. Please refer to the all-university course section in this bulletin to determine the maximum number of workshop credits which may be applied to graduate degrees.
BIOL 586. Immunology.
Humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. Lymphoid tissues, initiation, and regulation of responses, mechanisms of immunophathologies. Prereq.: A grade of “C” or better in 360. 4 credits F, S.
Biological Sciences (BIOL) Graduate Course Descriptions
BIOL 514. Paleobiology.
Ancient life from the Precambrian microorganism through Cenozoic macrofossils. Trace fossils, ancient animals/plants, extinction. Lab. Prereq.: 214. 3 credits F.
BIOL 518. Wetland Plant Communities.
The structure, characteristics, indicator plants, wildlife uses, management, and restoration of wetland and aquatic plant communities. Field. Lab. Prereq.: 151, 152. 2 credits F.
BIOL 520. Plant Taxonomy.
Principles and practice of plant taxonomy including modern technological approaches. Lab. Prereq.: 212. 4 credits S.
BIOL 522. Terrestrial and Aquatic Plant Identification.
Field identification and ecological aspects of local terrestrial, wetland, and aquatic vascular plants. Field trips. Lab. Prereq.: 212. 4 credits SUM.
BIOL 530. Phycology.
The collection, identification, culture, and study of freshwater algae from diverse habitats; primary production, community interactions, life cycles, and lake phytoplankton and stream phytobenthos assessment. Lab. Prereq.: 212, 312. 4 credits S.
BIOL 534. Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology.
Natural history, collection, and classification of local species of freshwater invertebrates, exclusive of planktonic forms and Protozoa. Lab. Prereq.: 214, 312. 4 credits S.
BIOL 536. Water Quality.
Water quality monitoring, sampling strategies, and data analysis. Biomonitoring, toxicity, eutrophication, acid deposition, and groundwater quality. Lab. Prereq.: 326; STAT 239. 4 credits F.
BIOL 538. Ecology of Fish Populations.
Collecting and sampling, population assessment, fisheries techniques. Lab. Prereq.: 326; STAT 239. 4 credits F.
BIOL 540. Wildlife Management.
General principles of wildlife management with detailed studies of selected species. Lab. Prereq.: 312. 4 credits F, ALT.
BIOL 541. Comparative Animal Behavior.
Behavior of animals in their natural environments. Comparative analysis across a range of species and topics. 3 credits F.
BIOL 542. Wildlife Populations.
Distribution, life histories, habitat requirements, and environmental interrelations of vertebrates and invertebrates. Lab. Prereq.: 312. 4 credits F, ALT.
BIOL 546. Veterinary Ethology.
The ethology and analysis of behavioral pathology in domestic and zoo animals including the design and implementation of behavior change strategies. 3 credits S.
BIOL 549. Field Studies in Biology (Topical).
Field trips to study the flora, fauna, and ecology of native habitats such as Isle Royal and the Florida Keys. Arranged instructional sessions may be required before or after the trip. Travel expenses required. Permission of instructor. May be repeated, with approval of adviser to a maximum of nine credits. 1-3 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 553. Seminar in Biology (Topical).
Presentations and discussions by students under guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. 1-3 credits F, S.
BIOL 555. Practicum (Topical).
Supervised experience in selected areas such as laboratory management, greenhouse management, animal room management, aquarium management, Museum/herbarium curator. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Departmental approval required for enrollment. 1-3 credits F, S, SUM.
BIOL 556. Biological Evolution.
History, evidence, and processes of biological evolution (microevolution, speciation and macroevolution). Theories on the origin of life. Prereq.: 262. 3 credits S.
BIOL 557. History and Philosophy of Biology.
Origins of science and history of biological discoveries. The development of modern biology. Philosophical bases for the biological sciences. Prereq.: junior, senior, or graduate student standing. 3 credits S.
BIOL 558. Biology Topics.
Topics in biology for teachers of science. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. 1-3 credits F, S, SUM.
BIOL 560. General Parasitology.
Parasite ecology and classification. The relationship of these organisms to diseases of humans and animals. Lab. Prereq.: 151, 152. 4 credits F.
BIOL 562. Medical Microbiology.
Taxonomy, morphology, culture biochemical activities of pathogenic microorganisms and their pathogenic mechanisms and the corresponding host response. Lab. 4 credits S.
BIOL 564. Hematology.
Blood cell formation and function, morphology and function. Etiology and lab diagnosis of common hematologic diseases. Mechanisms of hemostasis. Clinical procedures. Lab. Prereq.: 151. 3 credits F.
BIOL 566. Microscopy and Image Analysis.
Principles of light microscopy, image acquisition, and analysis including computer measurement and enhancement of images. Lab. Prereq.: 151. 2 credits F, S.
BIOL 568. Advanced Animal Cell Culture Techniques.
Advanced topics in techniques and theory of culture of animal cells in vitro. Applications to biomedical research and biotechnology will be explored. Establish, grow, maintain, preserve, and utilize animal cells. Lab. Prereq.: 362. 4 credits S.
BIOL 572. Virology.
Morphology, virus-host relationships, diseases, prions and viroids. Prereq.: 362. 3 credits S.
BIOL 574. Neurobiology.
Molecular, cellular and developmental aspects of the nervous system. Sensory, motor, and central systems. Mechanisms of neuropathology. Prereq.: 264. 3 credits S, ALT.
BIOL 576. Developmental Biology.
The development of multi-cellular organisms at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Lab. Prereq.: 264. 4 credits S.
BIOL 577. Advanced Anatomy: Human Dissection.
Intended for students with a background in human anatomy who want experience and/or review in detailed regional dissection. Functional and clinical aspects of dissections will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on technique and preparation of prosections for introductory students. By permission only. 3 credits SUM.
BIOL 578. Human Physiology.
Physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Lab. Prereq.: 264, 366. 4 credits F.
BIOL 580. Human Endocrinology and Reproduction.
Principles of endocrinology at the molecular, cellular, and organismal level and how endocrine factors regulate the reproductive physiology and behavior of humans. Prereq.: 360. 3 credits S.
BIOL 582. Advanced Protein Techniques.
The theory and application of instrumentation in monitoring, quantifying, and isolating proteins. An individual protein purification project will be required. Lab. Prereq.: 264; CHEM 271. 4 credits F, S.
BIOL 584. Advanced DNA Techniques.
Theory, techniques, and instrumentation of genetic engineering and gene analysis. Lab. Prereq.: 362; CHEM 480; Senior Status. 4 credits S.
BIOL 590. Selected Topics in Biology
Topic will be announced in class schedule. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 Cr. 1-4 credits DEMAND.
Biological Sciences (BIOL) Courses for Graduate Students Only
BIOL 601. Readings in Biology (Topical).
May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits. 1-3 credits F, S, SUM.
BIOL 602. Modern Biological Concepts.
Modern concepts in physiology, genetics, and ecology. Not applicable to biology M. A. program. 3 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 603. Biology Internship.
Experience on location in industry or government agency. Arrangements must be made before registration. 1-4 credits F, S, SUM.
BIOL 610. Special Topics in Biology.
A lecture or a lecture/laboratory course in a special area of the biological sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits. Prereq.: may be required. 1-3 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 628. Research Design.
Writing a graduate research proposal. Prereq.: STAT 239 or transfer equivalent. 2 credits F.
BIOL 630. Seminar in Biology (Topical).
Oral presentations by student under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. 1-2 credits F, S.
BIOL 632. Current Trends in Ecology.
Research findings and trends in selected topics in ecology, from landscape and restoration ecology to ecological physiology. Topics will be selected by the instructor(s) and revised as new findings emerge. Coreq.: 633. 3 credits F.
BIOL 633. Advanced Ecological Methods.
Observation and experimental techniques to address ecological questions as related to material covered in BIOL 632. Coreq.: 632. 2 credits F.
BIOL 634. Current Trends in Population Biology.
Research findings and trends in selected topics in population biology from predatory-prey dynamics to plant population distributions at native and disturbed sites. Topics will be selected by the instructor(s) and be revised as new findings emerge. Coreq.: 635. 3 credits F, S.
BIOL 635. Advanced Techniques in Population Biology.
Sampling and observation techniques to address population biology questions as related to material covered in BIOL 634. Coreq.: 634. 2 credits F, S.
BIOL 636. Current Trends in Limnology.
Research findings and trends in selected topics in Limnology from pollution impact and biomonitoring to stream ecology. Topics will be selected by the instructor(s) and be revised as new findings emerge. Coreq.: 637. 3 credits F.
BIOL 637. Advanced Limnological Techniques.
Sampling and observation techniques to address limnological questions as related to material covered in BIOL 636. Coreq.: 636. 2 credits F.
BIOL 650. Research in Biology.
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. May be applied toward a masters degree program. 1-6 credits F, S, SUM.
BIOL 652. Data Analysis & Manuscript/Thesis Preparation.
Preparing a manuscript and/or thesis. 2 credits S.
BIOL 666. Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory I.
Research in cell and molecular biology integrating modern laboratory techniques to study. 3 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 668. Advanced Topics in Microbiology.
Topics in microbiology selected by instructor(s). 2 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 670. Advanced Topics in Genetics.
Topics in genetics selected by the instructor(s). 2 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 672. Advanced Topics in Physiology.
Topics in physiology selected by the instructor(s). Coreq.: 673; graduate student status and appropriate undergraduate courses. 2 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 674. Advanced Topics in Cell and Developmental Biology.
Topics in cell and developmental biology selected by the instructor(s). Coreq.: 675; graduate student status and appropriate undergraduate courses. 2 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 678. Graduate Student Practicum.
Preparing materials for biology courses. Designing laboratory exercises. Teaching methods, formative and summative assessment techniques. May be repeated to 4 credits. Prereq.: graduate student status and appropriate undergraduate courses. 1 credit F, S.
BIOL 680. Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory II.
Advanced research in cell and molecular biology integrating modern laboratory techniques. 3 credits DEMAND.
BIOL 699. Master's Thesis.
1-6 credits F, S, SUM.
