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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 4710 - Teaching Internship


    1

    Advanced undergraduates function as teaching interns under supervision of a faculty member. Only 1 credit may be counted toward Biology degree electives.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • BIOL 4750 - Topics in Biology


    1-3

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • BIOL 5010 - Biogeography


    3

    Distributions of plants and animals, including invertebrates, from terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems, discussed from historical and ecological perspectives. Explores ecological patterns of body size, color, species density, home range, etc., as well as their causes.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5020 - Modeling Biological Systems (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    3

    Basic techniques of mathematical and computer simulation applied to a wide variety of biological systems: ecology, physiology, agroecosystems, and cell biology. Model formulation, validation, sensitivity and stability analysis, stochastic systems. Prerequ.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1220 , STAT 3000 , programming experience.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6020 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5030 - Individual-Based Models in Ecology and Evolution


    3

    Examines the nature, application, and student development of computer simulation models that follow the demographic fates and spatial movement of individual organisms in the context of ecological and evolutionary questions.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Programming experience (preferably in C), upper-division courses in statistics and ecology or evolution, and BIOL 5020 /BIOL 6020 .(recommended).

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6030 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5100 - Neurobiology


    3

    Physiology, organization, and development of nervous systems. Examples taken from vertebrate and invertebrate systems. Special emphasis placed on cellular and molecular substrates of electrical excitability.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 ; BIOL 2420 , BIOL 5600 , or BIOL 5620 ; CHEM 1220 ; and PHYS 2120  or PHYS 2220 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6100 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5150 - Immunology


    3

    Immune response in health and disease. Experimental approach to investigating immune function and abnormalities.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220 ; BIOL 3060 ; and BIOL 3300  or BIOL 5210 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5160 - Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture


    3

    Techniques and fundamental knowledge for culturing mammalian and insect cells. Students will learn maintenance, growing, genetic engineering of cells, cytotoxicity, hybridoma creation, cloning, etc. Extensive laboratory experience is provided.

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 5160  and NFS 5160  and PSC 5160 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5190 - Molecular Genetics


    3

    Molecular aspects of genetics, including DNA replication, structure, rearrangement, transposition, recombination, repair, genetic engineering, and gene expression. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing is required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 ; and CHEM 3700  or CHEM 5700 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6190 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
   3
  
  • BIOL 5220 - Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition


    2

    Provides physiological background into hormones involved in nutrient regulation, as well as mechanisms of hormone action at the cellular and molecular levels. Includes action of steroids in the nucleus and membrane-based signal transduction pathways. Course includes lectures and literature reviews/presentations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6220  and ADVS 5220 /ADVS 6220  and NFS 5220 /NFS 6220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • BIOL 5230 - Developmental Biology


    3

    Examines the mechanisms of biological development using classical embryological and modern molecular and cellular approaches.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060  and BIOL 5210 ; CHEM 3700  and CHEM 5700  strongly recommended.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5250 - Evolutionary Biology (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Current topics in organic evolution from molecular to macroevolutionary scales.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060  or WILD 4880  or permission of instructor; BIOL 2220 /NR 2220  recommended.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5260 - Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning


    3

    Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, genetic probes, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700  or CHEM 5710 ; or BIOL 3060 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 5260  and NFS 5260  and PSC 5260 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5280 - Animal Molecular Biology


    3

    Laboratory-based course designed to present the theory and provide an in-depth laboratory experience in RNA detection, differential gene expression analysis, real-time RT-PCR, protein detection and purification, 2-D gel electrophoresis, and microarrays.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5260  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6280  and ADVS 5280 /ADVS 6280 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5300 - Microbial Physiology (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    4

    Lectures, discussions, and laboratory investigations concerning the physiology, structure, and metabolism of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3300 , MATH 1210 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4
  
  • BIOL 5310 - Soil Microbiology


    3

    Ecology and diversity of microorganisms in soils. Emphasis on factors controlling microbial activity and the role of microorganisms in organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610 , BIOL 1620 ; CHEM 2300  or CHEM 2310 ; PSC 3000 .

    Cross-listed as: PSC 5310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5320 - Soil Microbiology Laboratory


    2

    Techniques for measuring microbial activity and diversity in soils. Includes use of molecular and isotope methods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Concurrent or prior enrollment in BIOL 5310 /PSC 5310 .

    Cross-listed as: PSC 5320 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • BIOL 5330 - Virology


    3

    Structure, replication, genetics, and molecular biology of viruses. Virus-host interactions. Viral diseases and antiviral agents.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060  and BIOL 3300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5380 - Evolutionary Genetics


    4

    Examines theoretical and applied aspects of genes in natural and artificial populations. Topics include molecular evolution, population, and quantitative genetics, with emphasis on the intersection of genetics with evolution, ecology, and conservation biology.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6380 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • BIOL 5400 - Environmental Toxicology


    3

    Presents in-depth survey of toxic chemicals present in the environment, environmental factors impacting fate of chemicals, potential biological effects associated with chemical exposures, and methods of reducing associated risks.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6400  and ADVS 5400 /ADVS 6400  and PUBH 5400 /PUBH 6400 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5420 - Forest and Shade Tree Pathology (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Nature, cause, and management of forest diseases.

    Cross-listed as: PSC 5420  and WILD 5420 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5440 - Plant Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology I


    3

    Examines background and recent advances. Students analyze and discuss structure, genome, molecular, development, and photosynthesis topics from a research perspective.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 , BIOL 5210 ; CHEM 3700  or CHEM 5710 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6440  and PSC 5440 /PSC 6440 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5450 - Plant Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology II


    3

    Examines background and recent advances. Students analyze and discuss cell wall, growth regulator, and environmental response topics from a research perspective. .

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 , BIOL 5210 ; CHEM 3700  or CHEM 5710 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6450  and PSC 5450 /PSC 6450 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5530 - Insect Systematics and Evolution


    3

    Evolution, biology, and classification of insects, including basic external morphology. Emphasizes role of phylogeny in systematics and importance of systematics in comparative biology.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5550 - Freshwater Invertebrates


    3

    Ecology, collection, and systematics of freshwater aquatic invertebrates. Focuses on insects, but also covers crustaceans, molluscs, and annelids. Several weekend field trips and a collection are required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: One year of general biology or zoology, or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: WATS 5550 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5560 - Ornithology


    3

    Surveys evolution, systematics, physiology, anatomy, ecology, behavior, and identification of birds. Includes lectures, laboratory and field exercises, field trips, and an independent project. Attendance required at one Saturday and one Friday-Sunday field trip.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5570 - Herpetology


    3

    Evolution, adaptations, distribution, natural history, behavior, and identification of amphibians and reptiles of the world, with special emphasis on North American species. Two lectures and one lab.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5580 - Mammalogy


    3

    Evolution, adaptations, distribution, natural history, behavior, and identification of mammals of the world, with special emphasis on North American species. Two lectures and one lab.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5590 - Animal Community Ecology


    4

    Concepts and controversies in modern community ecology emphasizing aquatic and terrestrial animals. Covers the community concept, diversity and stability, null models, relative importance of competition and predation, food webs, disturbance, metapopulations, biogeography, and new directions.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2220 , STAT 3000 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6590 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • BIOL 5600 - Comparative Animal Physiology


    3

    Principles and mechanisms of physiology in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620  and one of CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1120 , and CHEM 1220 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6600 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5610 - Animal Physiology Laboratory (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    2

    Laboratory exercises designed to explore principles of animal physiology, using computer simulations, tissue models, and animal preparations. Emphasis placed on hypothesis design and data interpretation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2420 , BIOL 5600 , or BIOL 5620  (any prerequisite may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • BIOL 5620 - Medical Physiology


    3

    Cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, excretory, and nervous system function in the mammalian body. Emphasis on molecular mechanisms. Examples from mammalian diseases used to illustrate key concepts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 ; BIOL 2420  or BIOL 5600 ; CHEM 1120  or CHEM 3700  (may be taken concurrently) or CHEM 5710 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5690 - Medical Histology


    3

    Microscopic anatomy and physiology of normal domestic animal’s cells, tissues, organs, and system.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200  or BIOL 1620 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6690  and ADVS 5690 /ADVS 6690 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 5700 - General Pathology (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Introduction to the principles of gross, microscopic, and physiological changes associated with diseases of domestic animals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 5690 /BIOL 6690  or ADVS 5690 /ADVS 6690 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6700  and ADVS 5700 /ADVS 6700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 5800 - Undergraduate Research


    1-3

    Faculty-directed research in biology. Maximum of 3 credits of BIOL 5800 are acceptable toward Biology degree elective requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620  and permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • BIOL 5810 - Bachelor’s Thesis


    3

    Preparation of a written thesis, based upon individual investigation, under the supervision of faculty.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: 3 credits of BIOL 5800  (or concurrent enrollment) and permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • BIOL 5850 - Microbiology Seminar


    1

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6850 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • BIOL 6010 - Biogeography


    3

    Distributions of plants and animals, including invertebrates, from terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems, discussed from historical and ecological perspectives. Explores ecological patterns of body size, color, species density, home range, etc., as well as their causes.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6020 - Modeling Biological Systems


    3

    Basic techniques of mathematical and computer simulation applied to a wide variety of biological systems: ecology, physiology, agroecosystems, and cell biology. Model formulation, validation, sensitivity and stability analysis, stochastic systems.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1220 , STAT 3000 , programming experience.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5020 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 6030 - Individual-Based Models in Ecology and Evolution


    3

    Examines the nature, application, and student development of computer simulation models that follow the demographic fates and spatial movement of individual organisms in the context of ecological and evolutionary questions.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Recommended prior to enrollment: Programming experience (preferably in C), upper-division courses in statistics and ecology or evolution, and BIOL 6020 /BIOL 5020 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5030 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6100 - Molecular Genetics


    3

    Physiology, organization, and development of nervous systems. Examples taken from vertebrate and invertebrate systems. Special emphasis placed on cellular and molecular substrates of electrical excitability. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 ; BIOL 2420 , BIOL 5600 , or BIOL 5620 ; CHEM 1220 ; and PHYS 2120  or PHYS 2220 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5100 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 6190 - Molecular Genetics


    3

    Molecular aspects of genetics, including DNA replication, structure, rearrangement, transposition, recombination, repair, genetic engineering, and gene expression. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing is required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 ; and CHEM 3700  or CHEM 5700 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5190 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6200 - Biogeochemistry of Terrestrial Ecosystems


    3

    Inputs, outputs, and cycling patterns of major nutrients. Emphasizes mechanisms for transformations, factors influencing process rates, and the impacts of management and global change on nutrient cycles and air and water quality.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 , PSC 3000 , CHEM 2300  or CHEM 2310 , or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: PSC 6200  and WILD 6200 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 6210 - Advanced Cell Biology


    3

    Presents most recent advances in cell biology research.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060  and BIOL 5210 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6220 - Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition


    2

    Provides physiological background into hormones involved in nutrient regulation, as well as mechanisms of hormone action at the cellular and molecular levels. Includes action of steroids in the nucleus and membrane-based signal transduction pathways. Course includes lectures and literature reviews/presentations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5220  and ADVS 6220 /ADVS 5220  and NFS 6220 /NFS 5220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • BIOL 6250 - Graduate Internship


    1-6

    Work experience, for which the student is paid, tied to academics in a graduate student’s field of study.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department head prior to enrollment.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • BIOL 6260 - Behavioral Ecology


    3

    Focuses on current topics, emphasizing critical reading and thinking skills. Includes lectures, student presentations, and discussions of primary literature.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6280 - Animal Molecular Biology


    3

    Laboratory-based course designed to present the theory and provide an in-depth laboratory experience in RNA detection, differential gene expression analysis, real-time RT-PCR, protein detection and purification, 2-D gel electrophoresis, and microarrays.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5260  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5280  and ADVS 6280 /ADVS 5280 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6380 - Evolutionary Genetics


    4

    Examines theoretical and applied aspects of genes in natural and artificial populations. Topics include molecular evolution, population, and quantitative genetics, with emphasis on the intersection of genetics with evolution, ecology, and conservation biology.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5380 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • BIOL 6400 - Environmental Toxicology


    3

    Presents in-depth survey of toxic chemicals present in the environment, environmental factors impacting fate of chemicals, potential biological effects associated with chemical exposures, and methods of reducing associated risks.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5400  and ADVS 6400 /ADVS 5400  and PUBH 6400 /PUBH 5400 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6421 - Plant Taxonomy I


    2

    Laboratory course developing understanding of vascular plant structures by showing students how they are used in plant classification and identification, how they affect a plant’s adaptive ability, and how they differ among major plant groups. Students learn how to use identification keys and document vegetation studies. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, writing, or lab work is required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 4421 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • BIOL 6422 - Plant Taxonomy II


    1

    In this field and laboratory course, students develop ability to recognize the most common plant families in Western North America, to use principles of phylogenetic analysis in plant biology, and to understand how plant classification systems have changed over time. As an integral part of the course, students prepare a pre-semester, summer plant field collection. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional work is required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 4421  and permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 4422 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • BIOL 6440 - Plant Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology I


    3

    Examines background and recent advances. Students analyze and discuss structure, genome, molecular, development, and photosynthesis topics from a research perspective. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 , BIOL 5210 ; CHEM 3700  or CHEM 5710 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5440  and PSC 6440 /PSC 5440 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6450 - Plant Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology II


    3

    Examines background and recent advances. Students analyze and discuss cell wall, growth regulator, and environmental response topics from research perspective. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 , BIOL 5210 , CHEM 3700  or CHEM 5710 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5450  and PSC 6450 /PSC 5450 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6510 - Insect-Plant Interactions


    2

    Ecology, evolution, and physiology of the interactions between insects and plants, including herbivory, defenses/compensations of plants to insect attack, pollination, and other mutualisms.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • BIOL 6520 - Ecological Vertebrate Physiology


    3

    Physiological responses and adaptations of vertebrates to physical, chemical, and biological environments. Bioenergetics at the species level. Three lectures.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: One course in physiology and one course in ecology.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 6590 - Animal Community Ecology


    4

    Concepts and controversies in modern community ecology emphasizing aquatic and terrestrial animals. Covers the community concept, diversity and stability, null models, relative importance of competition and predation, food webs, disturbance, metapopulations, biogeography, and new directions. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2220 , STAT 3000 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5590 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • BIOL 6600 - Comparative Animal Physiology


    3

    Principles and mechanisms of physiology in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620  and one of CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1120 , and CHEM 1220 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5600 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 6690 - Medical Histology


    3

    Microscopic anatomy and physiology of normal domestic animal’s cells, tissues, organs, and system.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 2200  or BIOL 1620 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5690  and ADVS 6690 /ADVS 5690 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BIOL 6700 - General Pathology


    3

    Introduction to the principles of gross, microscopic, and physiological changes associated with diseases of domestic animals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 6690 /BIOL 5690 /ADVS 6690 /ADVS 5690 .

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5700  and ADVS 6700 /ADVS 5700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BIOL 6740 - Cellular Communication by Small Molecules and Proteins


    Using post-translational modifications, small molecules, and protein motifs in cellular communication. Variances in the communication systems related to disease state and/or cell stress and therapeutic strategies to manipulate the communication systems.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700  or CHEM 6700  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: CHEM 6740 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • BIOL 6750 - Topics in Biology


    1-3

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • BIOL 6800 - Biology Seminar


    Format for general graduate-level seminar topics.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • BIOL 6820 - Plant Biology/Pathology Seminar


    1

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • BIOL 6830 - Entomology Seminar


    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • BIOL 6840 - Zoology Seminar


    1

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • BIOL 6850 - Microbiology Seminar


    1

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 5850 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • BIOL 6870 - Ecology Seminar


    1

    The Ecology Center schedules regular seminars throughout the school year with ecological scientists from other institutions participating. Ecology majors are required to attend a minimum of 10 such lectures.

    Cross-listed as: ENVS 6870 , PSC 6870 , WATS 6870 , and WILD 6870 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • BIOL 6910 - Special Problems


    1-3

    Individual or group study under faculty guidance.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • BIOL 6960 - Graduate General Ecology


    General concepts, history, and issues in all major areas of the science of ecology including: environmental biophysics; and physiological, behavioral, evolutionary, community, ecosystem, and applied ecology in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.

    Cross-listed as: ENVS 6960 , PSC 6960 , WATS 6960 , and WILD 6960 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • BIOL 6970 - Thesis Research


    1-12

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12
  
  • BIOL 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9
  
  • BIOL 7750 - Topics in Biology


    1-3

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • BIOL 7970 - Dissertation Research


    1-12

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12
  
  • BIOL 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9

Business

  
  • BUS 1000 - Business by Design


    3

    Intended to foster lively dialogue around the foundational theories and practices designed to serve the mission, vision, and purpose of highly effective organizations. Organizing frame for the course primarily based on historical and contemporary readings in business and the social sciences. As students are exposed to theory and practice and encouraged to read broadly, course fosters a commitment to lifelong learning.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • BUS 2000 - Foundations for International Summer Program


    3

    Provides context for each of the Huntsman School’s summer programs and provides a basis for understanding differences in the business and economic environments of program countries. Topics covered include political, historical, economic, and cultural factors that shape the social and business environment of the countries to be visited; relations between program countries; and relations between program countries and the United States.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Huntsman School Summer Program.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • BUS 2100 - Business, Science, and Global Society


    3

    Explores the interface of business and science, particularly the application of principles of life science to addressing contemporary challenges of global society. Examines scientific bases of issues related to growing and evolving communities, as well as how business can play a role in enacting positive change.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • BUS 2250 - Introductory Internship


    1-9

    Introductory-level experience in a career-related position approved by the Cooperative Education Office. One credit for every 75 hours of internship experience, with a maximum of 9 credits. A maximum of 12 credits of 2250 and BUS 4250  combined can be counted toward the minimum degree requirements for the Huntsman School of Business.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9
  
  • BUS 3010 - Intermediate Accounting I


    3

    Study at the intermediate level in accounting theory and practice relating to financial reporting of assets.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; grade of B- or better in ACCT 2010 .

3
  
  • BUS 3020 - Intermediate Accounting II


    3

    Study at the intermediate level in accounting theory and practice relating to financial reporting of liabilities and equities.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3010 .

3
  
  • BUS 3100 - Survey of Management Information Systems (DSS)

    DSSDepth Social Sciences
    3

    Survey of business uses of information technology, emphasizing vocabulary, concepts, career emphases, and systems components. Includes general systems theory and business functional information subsystems (e.g., accounting, management, finance, and marketing).

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; and Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Exam, OSS 1400 , or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • BUS 3110 - Management Fundamentals (DSS)

    DSSDepth Social Sciences
    3

    Study of the role of management, leadership theory, defining goals, organizing work, and managing performance.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

3
  
  • BUS 3250 - Discussion With Business Leaders


    1

    Introduces current business trends, issues, and problems. This is accomplished through readings and discussions, as well as by required attendance at Dean’s Convocation, Partner’s in Business, and other appropriate business seminars.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • BUS 3310 - Managerial Cost Accounting


    3

    Intermediate level of accounting and interpretation of accounting information for internal decision-making and control.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; ACCT 2020 .

3
  
  • BUS 3330 - Essentials of Database Systems


    3

    Includes essential theory of database systems in areas such as E/R design, relational design, the SQL language, and distributed databases.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MIS 2100 , completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

3
  
  • BUS 3400 - Finance Fundamentals (QI)

    QIQuantitative Intensive
    3

    Study of basic financial management principles, methods, and policies for business.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; ACCT 2010 ; MATH 1050 ; choose one statistics course from STAT 1040 , STAT 2300 , STAT 3000 , or PSY 2800 .

3
  
  • BUS 3410 - Federal Income Tax I


    3

    Study of tax law and procedures for individuals, with an introduction to corporations and other entities.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

3
  
  • BUS 3500 - Marketing Principles


    3

    Study of basic marketing principles, functions, concepts, and terminology.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

3
  
  • BUS 3510 - Business Programming


    3

    Includes basics of business systems development using programming languages supporting the Windows environment.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: MIS 2100 , completion of at least 40 credits, and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

3
  
  • BUS 3610 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship


    3

    Introduction to entrepreneurship and the initial developmental processes of new ventures. Helps students become familiar with entrepreneurship, its role in the economy, and its viability as a career path. Focuses on identifying and analyzing potential business opportunities.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

3
  
  • BUS 3620 - Developing Entrepreneurial Competencies


    3

    Focuses on the development of persuasion, delegation, organizational, leadership, and other practical competencies for individuals who launch businesses and/or play a significant role in their growth.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

3
  
  • BUS 3700 - Operations Management Fundamentals


    3

    Study of basic concepts and tools relating to managing the operations of a business.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; MATH 1100  or MATH 1210 ; STAT 2300  or STAT 3000 .

3
  
  • BUS 3710 - Interpersonal and Team Skills


    3

    Focuses on the role of teams and interpersonal relationships in emerging organizations. Designed to help individuals and teams learn the skills needed for organizational effectiveness. Uses examples and exercises relevant to emerging organizations.

3
  
  • BUS 3820 - International Ventures


    3

    Explores international culture and content of entrepreneurship, the impact of globalization on emerging businesses, and the pressures and complexities of operating in global markets, including the processes of managing multicultural resources.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

3
  
  • BUS 4010 - Selected Topics in Finance


    3

    Selected topics in finance pursued in depth. Topics may vary.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3400 .

3
  
  • BUS 4020 - Selected Topics in Marketing


    3

    Selected topics in marketing pursued in depth. Topics may vary.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; BUS 3500 .

3
  
  • BUS 4030 - Selected Topics in Management


    3

    Selected topics in management pursued in depth. Topics may vary.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

    Repeatable for credit.
3
  
  • BUS 4040 - Selected Topics in Human Resources


    3

    Selected topics in human resources pursued in depth. Topics may vary.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of at least 40 credits.

3
 

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