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BIOL 213 - Zoology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the biodiversity, structure and functions of animals and animal-like protists with emphasis on their evolutionary relationships. Designed for biology majors and minors and other science majors.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
Prerequisites BIOL 202 or BIOL 210
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BIOL 214 - Medical Physiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Presentation of human physiology at the cell and organ levels to include the nervous, skeletomuscular, cardiovascular, excretory, digestive, respiratory and endocrine systems. Emphasis on normal function and medical relevance.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 101 or BIOL 201 or BIOL 202 or BIOL 210
May Not Receive Credit for Both Students may not earn credit for BIOL 214 and MDTC 201. This course will not count for credit in the biology major.
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BIOL 215 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Hour(s) Credit
Comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human organism, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscle, nervous and endocrine systems.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVA or IVB.
Recommended Prerequisites BIOL 101 or BIOL 213 .
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BIOL 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 Hour(s) Credit
Comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune and reproductive systems.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVB.
Prerequisites C or better in BIOL 215 .
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BIOL 217 - Nutrition
3 Hour(s) Credit
Foundation in the science of nutrition, including biological and biochemical backgrounds for the understanding of nutritional requirements. Does not satisfy requirements within the major
Three hours per week.
Meets General Education IVB.
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BIOL 218 - Introductory Biology Seminary
1 Hour(s) Credit
Designed to permit study of selected topics by reading scientific papers, analyzing data and thinking critically about experimental design and outcomes.
One hour per week
Prerequisites Permission of instructor
May be taken up to twice under different topics to satisfy major requirements
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BIOL 250 - Economic Botany
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the economic importance of plants, emphasizing the origin, domestication and usage of food and medicinal plants. Does not satisfy General Education III requirements.
Three hours per week.
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BIOL 270 - Introductory Laboratory Techniques: Benchtop Basics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Blended lecture-laboratory introduction to the skills needed for DNA manipulation and analysis, while practicing and documenting safe, responsible research techniques.
Two and a half hours twice per week
Prerequisites BIOL 201 or BIOL 210 , and CHEM 121 , or permission of instructor
Pre or Corequisites CHEM 122
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BIOL 290 - Introductory Special Topics in Biology
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester.
One to four hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor or four credits of biology.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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BIOL 291 - Introductory Special Topics in Biology with Lab
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester.
Two to six hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor or four credits of biology.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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BIOL 299 - International Studies in Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Learn about and be introduced to a biological discipline in a foreign country. No previous biology coursework required. Includes a minimum of 10 hours of lecture in the field and a minimum of 40 hours of hands-on lab work and/or field exercises abroad in addition to 15 hours of pre-/post-trip lecture.
Meets General Education IVA or IVB
Prerequisites Permission of instructor
Repeatable for up to six credits under different subtitles.
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BIOL 301 - History and Literature of Biology
2 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the history and literature of biology. Special emphasis on the development of contemporary concepts and techniques of information retrieval.
Two hours per week
Prerequisites Four credits of biology
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BIOL 302 - Bioinformatics I
4 Hour(s) Credit
Computer-based course introduces biological databases. Emphasis placed on quantitative approaches to modeling and analyzing biological data.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 201 or BIOL 202 or BIOL 210
Pre or Corequisites MATH 198 or MATH 201
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BIOL 303 - Conservation Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of human-induced threats to species and the ecosystems they depend on, and of the efforts to counteract these threats to protect and restore biological diversity across the globe.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 150 or BIOL 202 or BIOL 210 or permission of instructor
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BIOL 310 - Ecology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the interactions between organisms and their environment. Biotic and abiotic factors affecting individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems emphasized.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 202 or BIOL 210
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BIOL 312 - Plant Taxonomy
3 Hour(s) Credit
Classification of plants, with emphasis on the local flora.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 212 .
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BIOL 313 - Comparative Anatomy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of vertebrate body structures, emphasizing the progressive and adaptive changes that occurred in evolution.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 213 .
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BIOL 320 - Biology of The Vertebrates
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of vertebrate animal life, including evolution of the major vertebrate groups, zoogeography, behavior, reproduction, thermoregulation, migration, population dynamics, ecology and conservation. Field trips emphasize wildlife biology, and identification and natural history of local species.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 213 .
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BIOL 322 - Parasitology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the important parasites of humans and domestic animals.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 213 .
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BIOL 323 - Medical Microbiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the medically important microorganisms, including methodology and techniques of identification.
Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 211 .
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BIOL 324 - Plant Morphology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of extinct and extant vascular plants, emphasizing evolutionary relationships, reproduction and vegetative organization.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVB.
Prerequisites BIOL 212 .
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BIOL 325 - Plant Anatomy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of gross and microscopic plant structure, with special emphasis on higher plants.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Meets General Education IVB.
Prerequisites BIOL 212 .
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BIOL 326 - Astrobiology
3 Hour(s) Credit
The study of living beings, both on Earth and as they may occur elsewhere in the universe. Use a highly interdisciplinary approach to explore the properties of life, how life may have arisen, the evolution of Earth and its biosphere, and the possible origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe. The past, present and future astrobiology-related activities of space agencies around the world also are surveyed. Two daylong field trips are required.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 201 or BIOL 202
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BIOL 350 - Cell Biology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Topics covered include enzyme kinetics, membrane transport, cell signaling, intercellular protein trafficking, cellular respiration, mitosis and meiosis, the cell cycle, and cancer.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 201 or BIOL 210 , and CHEM 122
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BIOL 354 - Pathophysiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the causes, bodily changes, signs and symptoms, and mechanisms involved in common and serious human diseases.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 216 or BIOL 350
May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 334 and BIOL 354
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BIOL 360 - Genetic Analysis
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to genetic analysis including Mendelian principles, population and quantitative genetics, cytogenetics and contributions to molecular biology. Satisfies Biology Department core requirements for genetics.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 201 or BIOL 202 or BIOL 210
Recommended Prerequisites MATH 155
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BIOL 370 - Molecular Genetics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of mechanisms of heredity emphasizing organization of the genome, mutation and regulation of gene expression.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 350
Pre or Corequisites CHEM 221
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BIOL 375 - Evolution
3 Hour(s) Credit
As the unifying principle of biology, evolution integrates levels of biological organization, with a focus on biological changes over time and the evidence of the shared evolutionary history of all living things. Topics include speciation; extinction; population processes of selection and adaptation, genomics, and the molecular basis of evolution; sexual selection; life history evolution; and the application of evolution to medicine.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 202 or BIOL 210
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BIOL 390 - Intermediate Special Topics in Biology
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester.
One to four hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor or eight credits of biology, sophomore standing.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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BIOL 391 - Intermediate Special Topics in Biology with Lab
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester.
Two to six hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor or eight credits of biology, sophomore standing.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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BIOL 398 - International Topics in Ecology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the interactions between organisms and their environment with a focus on a particular international ecosystem or other ecological specialization (for example, rainforest ecology or wildlife ecology) at an affiliated institution (for example, School for Field Studies).
Four hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites Admission to relevant program.
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BIOL 399 - International Field Studies
3 Hour(s) Credit
Experience a specific aspect of a biological discipline in a foreign country. Pre-tour lectures, post-tour discussion and other activities required.
Fifteen hours pre-trip experience, at least 50 hours field activities over a minimum of 10 days, two-hour post-trip discussion session.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 399 and BIOL 570 with the same subtitle
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BIOL 401 - Wetland Ecology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of relationships between environmental features and the structure and function of wetland types. Emphasizes hydrology, biogeochemistry and species composition and examines effects of natural and human disturbances on wetland ecosystems.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 310 .
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BIOL 405 - Ornithology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of birds. Topics include form and function, systematics, speciation, behavior and communication, reproduction, migration, ecological topics including demography, population dynamics, community structure and conservation. Field trips emphasize identification and natural history of local species.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 202 or BIOL 213
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BIOL 407 - The Biology of Fishes
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of evolution, anatomy, physiology, classification, ecology and behavior of the fishes. Addresses current research and future directions in ichthyology.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 213 .
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BIOL 408 - Neurobiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the physiological and anatomical underpinnings of the vertebrate nervous system.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 215 or BIOL 350 or CHEM 417 or PSYC 301 .
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BIOL 410 - Estuarine Ecology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the physical, chemical and geological characteristics of estuaries with emphasis on East Coast estuaries such as the Chesapeake Bay. Detailed discussion of the biological and chemical processes important in estuarine ecosystems with a major emphasis on current literature and research in estuarine biology.
Three hours lecture, variable hours lab per week, with required weekend off-campus field experiences.
Prerequisites BIOL 310 .
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BIOL 413 - Entomology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the natural history, identification and life cycles of insects. Special reference to those species of medical and economic importance to people.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 213 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 413 and BIOL 316
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BIOL 415 - Research in Biology
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member.
Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, BIOL 416 , BIOL 417 and BIOL 420 .
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BIOL 416 - Research in Biology
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member.
Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415 , BIOL 416, BIOL 417 and BIOL 420 .
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BIOL 417 - International Research in Biology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member at an affiliated institution (for example, School for Field Studies).
One hour lecture, nine hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Admission to relevant program.
May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415 , BIOL 416 , BIOL 417 and BIOL 420
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BIOL 418 - Biology Seminar
1 Hour(s) Credit
Discussions of timely topics in biology and related fields. Includes instruction in seminar preparation and requires student presentations and participation.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing or permission of instructor.
May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 419 may not be used to satisfy course requirements within the major.
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BIOL 419 - Biology Seminar
1 Hour(s) Credit
Discussions of timely topics in biology and related fields. Includes instruction in seminar preparation and requires student presentations and participation.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing or permission of instructor.
May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 419 may not be used to satisfy course requirements within the major.
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BIOL 420 - Readings in Biology
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Readings designed to permit in-depth study of selected topics. Students submit written reports of their findings at the end of the semester. Specific topics are indicated on students’ transcripts.
Prerequisites Sixteen credits in biology, permission of instructor.
Only three credits may count toward the major; May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415 , BIOL 416 , BIOL 417 and BIOL 420.
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BIOL 421 - Mammalogy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of living and extinct mammals, emphasizing their origin,evolution, systematics, behavior, ecology and morphological adaptations. Labs focus on the structure and identification of modern mammals, with periodic field trips exploring the natural history of local species.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 202 or BIOL 213
May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 421 and BIOL 305
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BIOL 422 - Vertebrate Physiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the physiological processes of vertebrate animals including specific adaptations of certain species to their environment.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 213 , BIOL 350
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BIOL 423 - Biology of Reptiles and Amphibians
4 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on many aspects of the study of reptiles and amphibians, including evolution, taxonomy, physiology, behavior, mating systems, ecology and conservation. Labs and field trips emphasize identification, field observation and natural history of local species.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 202 or BIOL 213
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BIOL 425 - Toxicology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to basic principles, history and scope of modern environmental toxicology, and to the effects and to the mechanisms of toxicants. Includes applications to risk assessment, regulations and industry. May not be taken for credit if student has credit for ENVH 425.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 201 , CHEM 122 , junior standing
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BIOL 430 - Plant Physiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of the physiological mechanisms utilized by plants with special reference to the higher phyla.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 212 , CHEM 221 .
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BIOL 432 - Immunology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the cellular and soluble aspects of immunology, focusing on the human immune response to pathogen and diseases of immune origin.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 350
May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 333 and BIOL 432
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BIOL 433 - Environmental Microbiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the diversity and interactions of microorganisms in their natural environments. Emphasis on habitat and metabolic diversity, community interactions and industrial applications involving microbes.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 211
Recommended Prerequisites BIOL 350
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BIOL 435 - Advanced Evolutionary Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of the principles, mechanisms and processes of biological evolution.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 375
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BIOL 440 - Contemporary Genetics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Lecture/laboratory-based exploration of biochemical techniques commonly used in industrial and academic laboratories.
Six hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 370 or permission of instructor
Pre or Corequisites CHEM 418 .
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BIOL 441 - Bioinformatics II
3 Hour(s) Credit
Exploration of viral, prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Emphasis on computational techniques for assessing the genome and manipulating genomic data.
Four hours lecture/laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 302
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BIOL 442 - Animal Behavior
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of animal behavior as a set of traits shaped by evolution. Focuses on the integration of how genes, hormones, sensory systems, neurobiology and the environment interact to generate specific behaviors over evolutionary time.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory, including online activities, per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 213
Recommended Prerequisites BIOL 375
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BIOL 445 - Virology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of structure, replication and pathogenesis of viruses with emphasis on animal viruses and the role of viruses in our current understanding of cell and molecular biology.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 350 .
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BIOL 450 - Internship
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Experiences in biology-related work provide students with an opportunity to use acquired biological knowledge in a professional way and to investigate potential career options. Under special circumstances this course may be taken a second time for credit, but only with permission of the internship coordinator. Does not satisfy requirements within the major.
Forty-five student contact hours per credit hour.
Prerequisites Junior standing, biology major and approval of Internship Coordinator.
(P/F)
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BIOL 460 - Biology of Cell Membranes
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced course exploring the biology of bacterial, plant and animal cell membranes with an emphasis on how these important organelles allow cells and organisms to adapt to severe, inhospitable or constantly changing physical environments.
Three hours per week.
Meets General Education IVB.
Prerequisites BIOL 350 .
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BIOL 465 - Advanced Cell Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced course exploring the biology, physiology and biochemistry of plant and animal cells. Topics include detailed examinations of organelle function, cell movement, protein turnover, cell adhesion, apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, and the cellular and molecular basis of cancer. Lectures are drawn principally from the latest primary and secondary literature.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 350
Recommended Prerequisites CHEM 417
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BIOL 467 - Stable Isotope Ecology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to applications of stable isotopes in ecological studies. Topics include use of isotopic measurements for investigations into terrestrial, aquatic and marine systems, including hands-on data collection and analysis.
Two hours lecture/laboratory per week, two hours online per week
Prerequisites BIOL 310 and CHEM 121, or instructor permission
Fall Only
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BIOL 470 - Biotechnology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of applied aspects of biology with an emphasis on DNA technology. Recommended as a capstone course for biology majors in the cell and molecular biology/biotechnology track.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 370 .
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BIOL 490 - Advanced Special Topics in Biology
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester.
One to four hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor or 12 credits of biology, junior standing.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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BIOL 491 - Advanced Special Topics in Biology with Lab
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester.
Two to six hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor or 12 credits of biology, junior standing.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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BIOL 495 - Vascular Biology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Familiarizes students with a broad spectrum of vascular biology topics. Discuss recent publications employing cutting edge techniques used to study the vascular system. Gain hands-on exposure to “classical” approaches used in vascular biology research labs. Lecture and lab highlight the application of vascular biology research to present-day clinical approaches used in the treatment of human diseases.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 350 or BIOL 354
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BIOL 499 - Honors Thesis in Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Independent study in an area of biological science leading to an Honors thesis. Must be completed with a B or better.
Prerequisites HONR 490 , approval of department chair and Honors program director.
Corequisites HONR 496 .
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BIOL 500 - Wetland Ecology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of relationships between environmental features and the structure and function of wetland types. Emphasizes hydrology, biogeochemistry and species composition and examines effects of natural and human disturbances on wetland ecosystems.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 502 - Biology and Environment
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of organisms as integral parts of their environments. Focus on loss of biodiversity, deforestation, pollution, overpopulation and climate change.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Degree in biology or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 503 - Contemporary Cell Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of the latest findings in cell biology, with application to the pressing problems of today.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Degree in biology or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 504 - Perspectives in Modern Genetics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of modern genetics for the advanced student. Findings in molecular, cellular and developmental genetics related to classical genetic theory and current problems.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Degree in biology or nursing; or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 505 - Ornithology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of birds. Topics include form and function, behavior and communication, reproduction, migration, population dynamics, ecology and conservation. Field trips emphasize identification and natural history of local species.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 507 - The Biology of Fishes
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of evolution, anatomy, physiology, classification, ecology and behavior of the fishes. Addresses current research and future directions in ichthyology.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 508 - Science Communication
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the broad field of science communication. Read and discuss current articles in science, communicate science to the general public and write papers/proposals for a professional science audience. Different media outlets - print, TV, web - are explored.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Degree in biology or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 510 - Estuarine Ecology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the physical, chemical and geological characteristics of estuaries with emphasis on East Coast estuaries such as the Chesapeake Bay. Detailed discussion of the biological and chemical processes important in estuarine ecosystems with a major emphasis on current literature and research in estuarine biology.
Three hours lecture, variable hours lab per week, with required weekend off campus field experiences.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 512 - Entomology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the natural history, identification and the life cycles of insects. Special reference to those species of medical and economic importance to people.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 515 - Research in Biology
1-6 Hour(s) Credit
Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students may register for BIOL 515 more than once.
Schedule to be arranged individually.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 520 - Graduate Professional Development Seminar
1 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces new graduate students, pursuing a Master of Science, to important aspects of becoming a successful graduate student. Course topics include common misconceptions, cultivating respect, manuscript writing, proper citations, academic misconduct, keeping a research notebook, social networking and CV/resume writing.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 521 - Mammalogy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of living and extinct mammals, emphasizing their origin, evolution, systematics, behavior, ecology and morphological adaptations. Labs focus on the structure and identification of modern mammals with periodical field trips exploring the natural history of local species.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 522 - Vertebrate Physiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the physiological processes of vertebrate animals including specific adaptations of certain species to their environment.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 523 - Biology of Reptiles and Amphibians
4 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on many aspects of the study of reptiles and amphibians, including evolution, taxonomy, physiology, behavior, mating systems, ecology and conservation. Labs and field trips emphasize identification, field observation and natural history of local species.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites BIOL 213 , graduate standing and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 525 - Toxicology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to basic principles, history and scope of modern environmental toxicology, and to the effects and to the mechanisms of toxicants. Includes applications to risk assessment, regulations and industry. May not be taken for credit if student has credit for ENVH 425.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 530 - Plant Physiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of the physiological mechanisms utilized by plants with special reference to the higher phyla.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 532 - Immunology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the cellular and soluble aspects of immunology, focusing on the human immune response to pathogen and diseases of immune origin.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 533 - Environmental Microbiology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the diversity and interactions of microorganisms in their natural environments. Emphasis on habitat and metabolic diversity, community interactions and industrial applications involving microbes.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 535 - Advanced Evolutionary Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of the principles, mechanisms and processes of biological evolution.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 540 - Contemporary Genetics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Blended lecture and laboratory-based exploration of biochemical techniques commonly used in industrial and academic laboratories. Demonstrates the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules.
Six hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 541 - Bioinformatics II
3 Hour(s) Credit
Exploration of viral, prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Emphasis on computational techniques for assessing the genome and manipulating genomic data.
Four hours lecture/laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 542 - Animal Behavior
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of animal behavior as a set of traits shaped by evolution. Focuses on the integration of how genes, hormones, sensory systems, neurobiology and the environment interact to generate specific behaviors over evolutionary time.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 545 - Virology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of structure, replication and pathogenesis of viruses with emphasis on animal viruses and the role of viruses in our current understanding of cell and molecular biology.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 550 - Internship in Biology
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Experiences in biology-related work provide an opportunity to use acquired biological knowledge in a professional setting and to investigate potential career options. May also provide further research skills for career advancement.
Forty-five contact hours (on-site work) per credit hour.
Prerequisites Approval of the graduate internship coordinator and on-site supervisor.
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BIOL 552 - Advanced Human Physiology/Pathophysiology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of system-focused physiology and pathophysiology. Analyzes the relationship between normal physiology and pathological phenomena produced by altered health states across the life span. Emphasis is on application in the clinical areas of practice.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites B.S. in biology, health-related field or education with biology emphasis.
Cross-Listed With (May Not Receive Credit for Both) NURS 552
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BIOL 560 - Biology of Cell Membranes
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced course exploring the biology of bacterial, plant and animal cell membranes with an emphasis on how these important organelles allow cells and organisms to adapt to severe, inhospitable or constantly changing physical environments.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 565 - Advanced Cell Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced course exploring the biology, physiology and biochemistry of plant and animal cells. Topics include detailed examinations of organelle function, cell movement, protein turnover, cell adhesion, apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, and the cellular and molecular basis of cancer. Lectures are drawn principally from the latest primary and secondary literature.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 567 - Stable Isotope Ecology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to applications of stable isotopes in ecological studies. Topics include use of isotopic measurements for investigations into terrestrial, aquatic and marine systems, including hands-on data collection and analysis.
Two hours lecture/laboratory per week, two hours online per week
Prerequisites Graduate standing or permission of the instructor
Fall Only
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BIOL 570 - International Field Studies
3 Hour(s) Credit
Experience a specific aspect of a biological discipline in a foreign country. May include pre-tour lectures, post-tour discussion and other activities.
Forty hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
May Not Receive Credit for Both BIOL 399 and BIOL 570 with the same subtitle
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BIOL 575 - Modern Molecular Biology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of the mechanisms of molecular biology within cells, the methods used to analyze these interactions, and their applications in basic research and biomedical treatments.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in BIOL 350 and CHEM 221 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 590 - Graduate Special Topics in Biology
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester.
One to four hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of the instructor and graduate standing.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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BIOL 591 - Graduate Special Topics in Biology with Lab
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a specific area of biological science. Topic varies semester to semester.
Two to six hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of the instructor and graduate standing.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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BIOL 601 - Thesis Preparation
3 Hour(s) Credit
Prerequisites Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
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BUAD 101 - Introduction to the World of Business
3 Hour(s) Credit
Designed as an interactive, team-taught learning experience that illustrates how the various fields of business coexist in the world. Provides students an introduction to the Perdue School, as well as the necessary tools to develop meaningful and measurable learning objectives to be used throughout their academic career. Topics include personal growth and development essential to business as well as the various subfields of business, such as: accounting, finance, information science, management, marketing and operations.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Freshman (students with fewer than 25 hours of credit) who have declared accounting, finance, information systems, management, marketing and business administration as their major.
May Not Receive Credit for Both Credit may not be received for both BUAD 101 and BUAD 103 .
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BUAD 103 - Introduction to Business
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the internal and external environment of contemporary business. Topics include the nature of business and its operations and a survey of basic concepts, principles and practices. Provides a foundation for advanced study and assistance in making career decisions.
Three hours per week.
Not open to students who are concurrently enrolled in, or have received academic credit for, any 300- or 400-level BUAD/ACCT/FINA/INFO/ MGMT/MKTG courses.
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