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BIOL 315 - Physiology
Physiochemical analysis of body functions with emphasis on control systems which maintain homeostasis. (This course or BIOL 405 required for all Biology Majors).
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 and CHEM 121.
Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 316 - Entomology
The fundamentals of insect biology, life histories, pest management, and classification. Individual projects are required.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 317 - Economic and Medical Botany
This course provides a survey of the major plants that have impacted human society. In addition to providing oxygen, food, and shelter, plants have played a major role in the development of human civilizations, impacting such areas as medicine, religion, art, literature, industry, and politics. From both botanical and historical perspectives, we study the major plants that provide humans with such important products as coffee, sugar, chocolate, spices, oils, and fibers (and many others). Particular emphasis will be placed on plants that have played a direct or indirect role in human medicine.
Prerequisite: one life science course of AGSC 100, AGSC 108, BIOL 100, BIOL 103, BIOL 106, BIOL 107, or BIOL 150.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered every other fall)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 318 - Mycology
Principles of fungal biology, including morphology, taxonomy, and the interactions of fungi with other organisms. A course in college biology is strongly recommended.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 325 - Human Physiology
Introductory principles and concepts of human body function for health and exercise science, psychology, and nursing majors. Emphasis on practical and applied examples of human health, exercise, and physical performance.
Prerequisite: BIOL 100 or CHEM 100 or equivalent. NOTE: Biology majors must take BIOL 315 (Physiology) or BIOL 405 (Plant Physiology) to meet major requirements. BIOL 325 may not be used as a biology elective by biology majors—unrestricted elective only.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 345 - Introduction to Mathematical Biology
Students will study papers drawn from research literature in which mathematics is used to model biological systems, encompassing the molecular level to the community level of organization. Topics from matrix algebra, differential equations, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics will be introduced and developed through lectures, readings, and a computer lab. Data will be drawn from a variety of sources, including student laboratory experiments, research papers, and scientific databases. The course meets for two hours of lectures and two hours of biology/computer lab each week. Cross-listed as MATH 345, this course will be team-taught by a biologist and a mathematician.
Prerequisites: MATH 198 and (BIOL 100 or BIOL 107) with grades of C or better.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 349 - Writing About Biology
The general goal of this course is the development of writing and thinking skills in the context of a particular biological subject. As a writing-enhanced course, the goals of the course correspond to the three main goals of all writing-enhanced courses at Truman State University: cognition, process, and product. This course may be used as a biology elective for biology majors.
Prerequisites: A student must meet the prerequisite requirements for the BIOL elective course in which they are enrolling and must be a biology major. Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in a 300-, 400-, or 500-level BIOL elective course.
Credits: 1 hour
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 353 - Pathophysiology
Principles and concepts of pathophysiology presented as alterations of normal physiological regulatory mechanisms in disease states.
Prerequisite: BIOL 215 or BIOL 315 or BIOL 325.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 362 - Embryology and Developmental Biology
Theory and principles of development. The laboratory includes experimental manipulation of living, developing organisms.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 300.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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BIOL 363 - Human Ecology
Ecology of humans and environmental problems. (May not be used as a biology elective by biology majors – unrestricted elective only.)
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 364 - Invertebrate Zoology
Biology, taxonomy, structure, ecology, and phylogenetic relationships of invertebrate animals. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIOL 108.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 365 - Human Anatomy
The body as a whole, structural units, integrative systems, maintenance systems, and reproduction. (May not be used as a Biology elective by Biology majors – unrestricted elective only.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 365L - Human Anatomy Lab
The body as a whole, structural units, integrative systems, maintenance systems, and reproduction. (May not be used as a Biology elective by Biology majors – unrestricted elective only.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 hour
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BIOL 370 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
A hands-on, project-oriented interdisciplinary introduction to molecular bioinformatics. The course defines bioinformatics as the science of examining the structure, function, and evolution of biological molecules (especially genes and proteins) through the use of computational analysis, statistics, visualization, and pattern recognition. This course is designed for sophomore through senior level biology and computer science students. The course may also be taken by mathematics students with programming skills and by chemistry students with interest and prior coursework in genetics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 300, CS 310, or permission of Department Chair; AND biology, computer science, or math major.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 391 - Internship for Biology Majors
On-the-job training in a biological field to complement the student’s academic education. Only three hours total of BIOL 391 and 392 may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 4-12 hours
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BIOL 392 - Evaluation and Analysis of Internship
Encompassing research, analytical analysis, and evaluation of internship experience. Only three hours total of BIOL 391 and 392 may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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BIOL 404 - Medical Microbiology
A study of pathogenic microorganisms, their isolation, cultivation, identification, and control.
Prerequisites: BIOL 304.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 405 - Plant Physiology
Principles and laboratory experiments on plant function in the areas of water relations, photosynthesis, respiration, and growth. (This course or BIOL 315 required for all biology majors.)
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and CHEM 121.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 441 - Biology Research I
Individual study and laboratory work on an assigned problem. Three hours only of biology research may be counted as Biology electives.
Credits: 1-3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 442 - Biology Research II
A continuation of BIOL 441.
Credits: 1-3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 443 - Biology Research III
A continuation of BIOL 442.
Credits: 1-3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 444 - Independent Studies (Topic)
This course provides flexibility for students who are in need of specific credit in topics. Only 3 hours may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-5 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 502 - Biometry
The design and conduct of experiments and the analysis of biological data.
Prerequisite: STAT 190 or STAT 290.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 502G - Biometry
The design and conduct of experiments and the analysis of biological data.
Prerequisite: STAT 190 or STAT 290.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOL 503 - Evolutionary Biology
The study of evolution by natural selection, emphasizing mechanisms, historical development, and modern evidence. Data from the fields of genetics, molecular biology, population biology, paleontology and behavior may be considered.
Prerequisite: BIOL 300 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE:General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 503G - Evolutionary Biology
The study of evolution by natural selection, emphasizing mechanisms, historical development, and modern evidence. Data from the fields of genetics, molecular biology, population biology, paleontology, and behavior may be considered.
Prerequisite: BIOL 300 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOL 504 - Herpetology
The taxonomy, life history, and distribution of amphibians and reptiles. The laboratory includes field trips.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 504G - Herpetology
The taxonomy, life history, and distribution of amphibians and reptiles. The laboratory includes field trips.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 506 - Ornithology
Avian biology with emphasis on field study.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 506G - Ornithology
Avian biology with emphasis on field study.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 508 - Advanced Plant Taxonomy
Historical taxonomy and experimental approaches; taxonomy problems, herbarium, morphological, cytological, statistical, and chemical techniques.
Prerequisite: BIOL 314.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 508G - Advanced Plant Taxonomy
Historical taxonomy and experimental approaches to plant systematics.
Prerequisite: BIOL 314.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOL 509 - Comparative Plant Morphology
Comparative investigations of the structure, life-cycles, and evolution of fossil and living vascular plants. Emphasis on such topics as: the origin of land plants, evolution of the ovule and flower, and the origin of flowering plants.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 509G - Comparative Plant Morphology
Comparative investigations of the structure, life-cycles, and evolution of fossil and living vascular plants. Emphasis on such topics as: the origins of land plants, evolution of the ovule and flower, and the origin of flowering plants.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 510 - Ecology
An advanced course in ecology examining the conceptual and theoretical foundations of population and community ecology. Reading and discussion of primary literature is emphasized.
Prerequisite: BIOL 301.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 510G - Ecology
An advanced course in ecology examining the conceptual and theoretical foundations of population and community ecology. Reading and discussion of primary literature is emphasized.
Prerequisite: BIOL 301.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOL 511 - Comparative Animal Physiology
A study of physiological mechanisms that major animal groups have evolved to tolerate stresses of an array of habitants/environments ranging from abyssal ocean depths to high-altitude living. Physiological basis and evolution of adaptations enabling animals to function in different environments are explored on the molecular, cellular, system, and organismal levels.
Prerequisite: BIOL 315.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 511G - Comparative Animal Physiology
A study of physiological mechanisms which major animal groups have evolved to tolerate stresses of an array of habitants/environments ranging from abyssal ocean depths to high-altitude living. Physiological basis and evolution of adaptations enabling animals to function in different environments are explored on the molecular, cellular, system, and organismal levels.
Prerequisite: BIOL 315.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 512 - Cell Physiology
An advanced study of the molecular biology of the cell with an experimental approach. The course will provide an in-depth investigation into cell interactions with diverse environments, membrane functions, mechanisms of cellular regulation, the cytoskeleton, cell motility, evolution of cell functions, and energy matter conversions. Includes laboratory work.
Prerequisite: BIOL 200.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 512G - Cell Physiology
An advanced study of the molecular biology of the cell with an experimental approach. The course will provide an in depth investigation into cell interactions with diverse environments, membrane functions, mechanisms of cellular regulation, the cytoskeleton, cell motility, evolution of cell functions, and energy matter conversions. Includes laboratory work.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 513 - Microbial Genetics
Basic concepts of the structure, function, and replication of DNA, RNA, and protein. Includes principles of the genetic code, gene transfer and recombination, control of genetic information flow and enzyme activity, mechanisms of mutagenesis, DNA repair and modification, and genetic engineering.
Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 304, and one year of college chemistry.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 513G - Microbial Genetics
Advanced concepts of the structure, function, and replication of DNA, RNA, and protein. Includes principles of the genetic code, gene transfer and recombination, control of genetic information flow and enzyme activity, mechanisms of mutagenesis, DNA repair and modification, and genetic engineering.
Prerequisites: BIOL 300, BIOL 304, and one year of college chemistry.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 515 - Animal Behavior
Physiology, natural history, and evolution of behavior. Laboratory is part of the course.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 515G - Animal Behavior
Physiology, natural history, and evolution of behavior. Laboratory is part of the course.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOL 516 - Ichthyology
The life history, ecology, taxonomy, and distribution of fishes. The laboratory emphasizes the classification of North American freshwater fishes.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 516G - Ichthyology
The life history, ecology, taxonomy, and distribution of fishes. The laboratory emphasizes the classification of North American freshwater fish.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 517 - Mammalogy
Mammal life history, behavior, classification, and distribution. Laboratory includes identification of Missouri species from prepared specimens and field trips.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 517G - Mammalogy
Mammal life history, behavior, classification, and distribution. Laboratory includes identification of Missouri species from prepared specimens and field trips.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 518 - Advanced Topics (Topic)
An in-depth study of selected science topics presented under formal classroom organization (not intended for individualized study). The total number of hours on a program is limited to 8; only those hours which have the approval of the student’s advisor may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-5 hours (each topic)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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BIOL 518G - Advanced Topics (Topic)
An in-depth study of selected science topics presented under formal classroom organization (not intended for individualized study). The total number of hours on a program is limited to 8; only those hours which have the approval of the student’s advisor may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-5 hours (each topic)
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BIOL 519 - Directed Field Studies
An interim course to encourage scientific investigation of geographic regions. Ecological, geological, climatological, and anthropological phenomena are studied. Only 3 hours may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-5 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 519G - Directed Field Studies
An interim course to encourage scientific investigation of geographic regions. Ecological, geological, climatological, and anthropological phenomena are studied. Only 3 hours may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-5 hours
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BIOL 520 - Immunology
A study of the cells, tissues, molecules, and processes involved in the human body’s homeostatic and defense mechanisms. Laboratory includes immunological techniques utilized in both the research and clinical laboratories.
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 and BIOL 300.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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BIOL 520G - Immunology
A study of the cells, tissues, molecules, and processes involved in the human body’s homeostatic and defense mechanisms. Laboratory includes immunological techniques utilized in both the research and clinical laboratories.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 300.
Credits: 4 hours
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BIOL 530/530G - Advanced Cell Biology
Select topics in cell biology will be explored through the reading and discussion of current literature.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 300.
Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: (offered spring, even years)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 535/535G - Electron Microscopy
Electron Microscopy is a project-driven, techniques-based class. Learning various procedures while using them to complete a research project. Learning techniques sequentially, working towards the basic goal of some biological subject. Making discoveries and/or resolving questions about some biological systems. Success in this class will involve training your mind as well as your hands.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 540/540G - Cancer Biology
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the molecular, genetic and cell biological aspects of cancer. Topics covered include: oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, major signaling transduction pathways involved in cancer, angiogenesis, apoptosis, genetic instability and metastasis.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 300.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 545 - Senior Biology Seminar
Selected topics, including a culminating review of the biology program. Senior Biology Seminar is required for all senior biology majors.
Credits: 1 hour
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 550/550G - Endocrinology
The function of several of the most important endocrine systems will be analyzed. Control of hormone synthesis, blood transport, metabolism and excretion primarily but not exclusively in vertebrates will be explored. Particular emphasis will be given to the molecular modes of action of hormones on their respective target cells, tissues and organs.
Prerequisite: BIOL 315 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring, even years)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 551/551G - Genetics of Human Disorders
An advanced course covering current trends in the cellular and molecular genetics mechanisms of monogenic and polygenic disorders.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 300.
Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: (offered fall, even years)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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BIOL 552/552G - Molecular Genetics
Students read and discuss the current literature regarding eukaryotic gene regulation and genome organization.
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 300.
Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: (offered fall, even years)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.
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BIOL 598 - Workshop (Topic)
In-depth study of selected topics presented in a short period of time. The total number of hours on a program is limited to 8; only those hours which have the approval of the student’s advisor may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-3 hours (each topic)
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
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BIOL 598G - Workshop (Topic)
In-depth study of selected topics presented in a short period of time. The total number of hours on a program is limited to 8; only those hours which have the approval of the student’s advisor may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-3 hours (each topic)
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BIOL 603G - Fundamental Processes in Biology I
Integration of new developments in biology with the discipline’s major concepts.
Credits: 2 hours
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BIOL 604G - Fundamental Processes in Biology II
Similar to BIOL 603G with emphasis on curriculum design to teach these concepts.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOL 606G, 607G - Graduate Seminar I, II
A series of presentations on a theme of current interest to biologists presented by biology graduate students, faculty, or invited speakers.
Credits: 1 hour each
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BIOL 610G - Advanced Plant Physiology
Physiological and biochemical processes in higher plants.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOL 611G - Advanced Plant Anatomy
Embryogeny, development, and maturity of flowering plants; emphasizes an experimental approach to teaching and research.
Credits: 2 hours
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BIOL 616G, 617G - Graduate Seminar III, IV
Continuation of graduate seminars for elective credit by MS students.
Credits: 1 hour each
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BIOL 618G - Advanced Topics (Topic)
An in-depth study of selected science topics presented under formal classroom organization (not intended for individualized study). The total number of hours on a program is limited to eight; only those hours which have the approval of the student’s committee may be counted as biology electives.
Credits: 1-4 hours (each topic)
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BIOL 640G - Philosophy of Science Research
Historical, descriptive, experimental and philosophical views of scientific research and research techniques are presented.
Credits: 3 hours
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BIOL 644G - Readings in Biology I
Reading in areas representing current biological research and biology education.
Credits: 2 hours
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BIOL 645G - Readings in Biology II
A continuation of BIOL 644G.
Credits: 2 hours
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BIOL 648G - Thesis Research
Completion of thesis under the direction of an advisor in the field of the student’s research problem.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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BIOL 649G - Biology Research
This course is designed to award credit to a graduate student who is the principal investigator of a research project.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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BIZ 306/506G - The Natural History of Belize
This course emphasizes the diversity of terrestrial and aquatic organisms of Belize, including identification, adaptations, and ecological interactions. The overall goal is to expose students to a broad variety of Belizean ecosystems, and compare the diversity and adaptations of plants and animals living in these ecosystems.
Prerequisites: BIOL 108, BIOL 103, or BIOL 106.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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BRA 305 - The Afro-Brazilian Music of Bahia, Brazil
This course examines the music of Bahia, the center of Afro Brazilian culture. Located on Brazil’s Northeast coast, Bahia was the focus of South America’s slave trade. This history has left a dynamic legacy of music that survives to this day. Through in-class lectures and field trips to museums, musical performances, and other cultural activities, students will have first hand experience with Candomble rituals, Capoeira classes, samba dancing, and modern popular music within their social contexts. They will also acquire the tools of musical analysis so that they can examine specific musical repertories, in order to trace the musical development of these genres.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Fine Arts Mode of Inquiry and the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
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BSAD 107 - Computer Applications
Business computer applications utilizing IBM or IBM-compatible hardware and microcomputer software including Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database, Internet, and the integration of some or all of these processes. BSAD 107 may NOT be taken by pre-business administration, pre-accounting, business administration, or accounting majors.
Credits: 1 hour
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BSAD 131 - Survey of Business
An introduction to the U.S. economic system, business ownership and management, marketing, human resource management, physical factors, and business financing. This course is not open to junior/senior accounting or business administration majors.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 157 - Information Technology
Computer hardware and software concepts including operating systems, spreadsheets, presentation software, database, Web page development and the integration of some or all of these processes. This course will examine the place of technology within organizations, telecommunications, systems development, and social/ethical issues.
Prerequisite: pre-business administration, pre-accounting, business administration, or accounting majors only.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 200 - Personal Finance
Management of household and personal finances. An overview of financial concepts with special emphasis on their application to issues faced by individuals and households: budget management, taxes, savings, housing and other major acquisitions, borrowing, insurance, investments, meeting retirement goals, and estate planning.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 234 - Legal Environment of Business
General overview of the American legal system. Government regulation of business: antitrust, employment, labor, and environmental law, contracts, real and personal property, international law.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 301 - Introduction to Financial Management
An introduction to financial management for operations of service and merchandising activities. Economics principles, time value of money, financial planning, capital budgeting, cash budgeting, receivables, payables, and inventory management will be studied.
Prerequisites: Admission to the business administration minor and a grade of C or better in (ACCT 211 or ACCT 220) and BSAD 234.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 314 - COBOL Programming
Programming problems and methods involving COBOL.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 325 - Principles of Marketing
Introduction to the concepts, activities, and decisions involved in the marketing function. Students apply marketing mix variables in domestic and international settings.
Prerequisites: major in business administration, accounting, or business administration minor. Junior or senior status required.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 329 - Principles of Finance
Basic principles of financial management including the concepts of financial analysis, valuation, capital budgeting, and capital structure.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate level ACCT 221 Minimum Grade of C or T OR Undergraduate level ACCT 220 Minimum Grade of C or T AND Undergraduate level MATH 330 Minimum Grade of C. Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Accounting, Agricultural Science, Business Administration, Math
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 333 - Social Influence in Business: Strategies for Today’s New Employees
This course is designed to help students understand the nature of social influence within American corporations while providing them with the skill sets needed to accomplish their career goals. This objective is achieved by teaching the practical application of social influence theory both in interpersonal, group, and organizational interactions. During this session, students will be challenged to critically analyze the various types of influence attempts they will be party to during their tenure as an employee or employer. Special attention will be given to the ethical principles surrounding these business interactions.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 349 - Organizational Behavior
Analysis of the behavioral aspects of an organization and the study of human behavior at individual, group, and organizational levels to develop behavioral competency and improve relationships of people, structure and technology in business organizations. Focuses on topics such as personality, motivation, interaction process, quality circles, leadership, and corporate culture.
Prerequisites: major in business administration, accounting, or minor in business administration. Junior or senior status required.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 352 - Production/Operations Management
Examination of various theories and quantitative models utilized by managers in the production/operations management area.
Prerequisites: (ACCT 212 or ACCT 221) BSAD 349, (major in business administration, accounting, or computer science), and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 360 - Marketing Research
This course develops skills in the collection and use of qualitative and quantitative information to pose and answer marketing questions. Students learn how to specify research goals, establish research design, collect and analyze data, and then report findings in appropriate ways to marketing managers. They also learn how to carry out and interpret the results of various statistical procedures using industry standard statistical software.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325, major in business administration or accounting, and STAT 375 or STAT 376 or STAT 378.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 365 - Consumer Behavior
Potential contributions of behavioral science concepts and principles to effective and efficient marketing activities, from the perspective of the consumer, marketer, and public policy maker.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 and major in business administration or accounting.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 387 - Business Database Management Systems
Introduction to database management systems in business. Database design concepts, query languages for database applications (such as SQL and QBE), major types of database systems, and data management.
Prerequisites: (BSAD 157 with a minimum grade of C or BSAD 357) AND Major in Business Administration or Accounting.
Credits: 3 hours
Junior or senior status required.
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BSAD 400 - Internship
On-the-job experience with public accounting firms, private business and industry, or governmental agencies. By arrangement. A maximum of 12 internship hours can be applied to the free electives in the business administration degree.
Prerequisites: Students must have a 3.0 overall grade point average and have junior status at the time of the internship experience. Major in business administration or accounting.
Credits: 3-15 hours
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BSAD 401 - Project Management
An introduction to project management principles, methods, techniques, tools, and software that a manager uses to design, plan, schedule, organize, and control unique, non-routine temporary endeavors undertaken by organizations.
Prerequisites: STAT 190 or STAT 290, BSAD 349, major in business administration, accounting, or computer science, and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 402 - Human Resource Management/Negotiation
To develop an understanding and appreciation for the issues of concern in the field of human resource management. Topics include legal concerns, staffing, international issues, performance evaluation and compensation. Additionally, the course will cover negotiation theory and strategies. Behavioral research in the area will be examined. Exercises will enhance skill development. Topics include preparation for negotiation, strategies, and third party influences.
Prerequisites: BSAD 349 and major in business administration or accounting.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 403 - Selling and Sales Management
Students will study and apply the art and science of both relationship selling and sales management. Students learn to utilize proven and innovative sales techniques and sales management practices in a wide variety of organizational settings.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 and major in business administration or accounting.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 406 - Corporate Finance
The role of the financial manager in the corporation is the focus of this course. The course utilizes case studies to develop financial management decision making skills. Topics covered include risk and return, financial analysis and valuation, working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structure and corporate risk management.
Prerequisites: BSAD 329 and major in business administration or accounting.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 414 - Integrated Marketing Communication
Advertising, promotions, direct marketing, public relations, and personal selling as components of an organization’s marketing and overall strategies, from the perspectives of the marketer, agency, consumer, and public. Emphasis on research-based objectives, creative and media strategies and executions, and evaluation.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325 and junior or senior status.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered fall only)
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BSAD 415 - Entrepreneurship
The economic and social roles of entrepreneurship and small business will be studied utilizing a framework which is built around financing, marketing, and managing the business. Problems encountered by those who own or manage a small business will be explored.
Prerequisites: BSAD 325, BSAD 329, BSAD 349, and major in business administration or accounting.
Credits: 3 hours
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BSAD 420 - Investments
The course explores various topics in investments. Coverage includes the fundamentals of index/factor models, microstructure of security markets, security analysis, portfolio management and performance evaluation, derivative assets, and international diversification. The course emphasizes the practical application of investment topics.
Prerequisites: BSAD 406 and major in business administration or accounting.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: STAT 378 or ECON 373.
Credits: 3 hours
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