May 05, 2024

Graduate Catalog 2016 - 2017

Graduate Catalog 2016 - 2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Biology
	BIO 540 - Biostatistics (3 credits) Introductory course in biostatistics, including probability, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, regression, and other analytical statistical methods applicable to biology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 542 - Morphometrics (3 credits) Application of mathematical and statistical methodology to problems of biological structure and functional form. Individual projects involve detailed morphometric analyses of real data. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 548 - Biogeography (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 300, 302, or 304 or equivalent. Topics reflect the study of the distribution, ranges and limits of animals and plants and the interaction of physical and biotic systems to explain patterns of diversity and change across time at population, community and ecosystem levels. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 550 - Evolutionary Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 304 or equivalent. Advanced lectures on evolution that consider traits, genes, and their interaction with environmental variation. Topics include the basic quantitative methods required to interpret evolutionary change, the consequences of population structure, molecular approaches to phylogenetic studies, and the changes in genetic variation under different models of selection, drift, migration, and mutation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 552 - Urban Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 553 Understanding how human actions change ecological processes and ecosystem services in urban environments is important for designing and developing sustainable cities. This course will present concepts and frameworks related to urban ecology; explore the cross-disciplinary nature of urban ecology; and explore the challenges to designing ecologically sound and sustainable urban areas. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 553 - Urban Ecology Lab (1 credits) Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 552. This lab will test concepts and frameworks related to urban ecology; investigate how urban and urbanizing regions modify the natural environment; and explore the challenges to designing ecologically sound and sustainable urban areas Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 554 - Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisites:BIO 300, 302, and BIO 304 or equivalent. Study of interactions of organisms within their environment, including growth and regulation of populations, communities, energetics of organisms and ecosystems, life-history evolution, and systems ecology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 555 - Ecology Laboratory (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 554. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 554. The laboratory includes a few one-day field trips on weekends. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 558 - Behavior (3 credits) An introduction to and survey of animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 562 - Evolutionary Ecology of Sexual Reproduction (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 300 or BIO 302 or permission of instructor. Although organisms spend huge amounts of energy in carrying out activities related to sexual reproduction, it is by far the most dominate mode of reproduction, but why? This course will attempt to explore that question and to examine various modes of sexual reproduction in diverse organisms in an evolutionary context. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 564 - Developmental Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite: A course in embryology or developmental biology; Co-requisite: BIO 565/765. An experimental analysis of the mechanisms of development with emphasis on events at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 565 - Developmental Biology Laboratory (1 credits) Prerequisite: A course in embryology or developmental biology; Co-requisite: BIO 564/764. An experimental analysis of the mechanisms of development with emphasis on events at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 570 - Protozoology (3 credits) Prerequisite: A course in microbiology; Co-requisite: BIO 571/771. Classification, morphology, and physiology of protozoa. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 571 - Protozoology Lab (1 credits) Prerequisite: A course in microbiology; Co-requisite: BIO 570/770. Laboratory methods for isolation, examination, manipulation, and experimentation with protozoa. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 572 - Wetland Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 573. A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components of wetland ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in wetland ecosystems and community interactions are emphasized. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 573 - Wetland Ecology Field Lab (1 credits) Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite BIO 572 Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry and problem-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in wetland ecology. Techniques in wetland characterization and delineation are covered. Due to the field component of laboratories, labs are taught on Saturdays. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 574 - Stream Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite, BIO 575 Stream Ecology Field Laboratory .A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components in stream ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in aquatic environments, community interactions, and ecosystem energetics are emphasized. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 575 - Stream Ecology Lab (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite, BIO 574 Stream Ecology Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry and problem-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in stream ecology. Techniques in stream bioassessment (ICI, IBI), and Ohio EPA habitat assessment methods (HHEI, QHEI) are covered. To facilitate outdoor excursions, may be scheduled outside normal semester dates and graded initially with a T grade. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 576 - Plant Biochemistry (3 credits) Corequisite: BIO 577/777. Basic physiological processes in plants; photosynthesis, uptake of nutrients, respiration, growth, and the role of hormones and enzymes involved in these processes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 577 - Plant Biochemistry Lab (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 576/776. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 576/776. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 580 - Biology Content for Middle School Teachers (3 credits) Corequisite: BIO 581 Enrollment is restricted to in-service middle school teachers without science specialty and students enrolled in the M.Ed. Middle School Science program. No credit towards completion of a graduate degree in biology. Biological concepts relevant to teaching middle-school-level biology are discussed and related to timely issues. Lectures coordinate with laboratory exercises and inquiry-based activities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 581 - Bio Content Middle School Teachers Lab (1 credits) Co-requisite 580. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle school licensure. No credit towards biology major or minor. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in Bio 580. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 584 - Writing Grant Proposals (1 credits) The fundamentals of preparing grant proposals to private, state, and federal agencies. Key topics include formulating specific experimental aims, experimental design, critique, and re-submission. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 585 - Practical Grant Writing (3 credits) An introduction to the fundamentals of preparing grant proposals to private, state and federal agencies, with some focus on those supporting biomedical research. Students will write and revise a major grant proposal. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 588 - Museum Studies in Natural History (3 credits) Prerequisites: ART 505 and permission of the instructor. Introduction to museums with particular attention to all aspects of science museums, including education, preservation of collections, research, display for study and enrichment, living collections, interactive displays, and nature preserves. Field trips may occur outside scheduled class hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 593 - Special Topics in Biology, with Lab (1-5 credits) Prerequisite: Study of a particular topic in biology. Includes lab or excursions or other practical exercises. Topics to be announced in semester course schedule. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 594 - Topics in Biology (1-6 credits) Study of a particular topic in biology. Topics to be announced in semester course schedule. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic up to 12 credits. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 595 - Environmental Seminar (1 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An interdisciplinary seminar addressing the scientific, technological, and policy aspects of environmental issues. Primarily for students seeking the M.S. degree in Environmental Science. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 596 - Independent Study in Biology (1-6 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of the BGES graduate program director. Special problem or independent study course for biology graduate students. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic up to 12 credits. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 604 - Cell Biology (3 credits) Examination of basic cellular processes, including structure and function of organelles and biomembranes, intracellular transport, cell motility and shape, and cellular signaling events as they relate to proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and the integration of cells into tissues. Consideration of the experimental basis with extensive use of the primary literature. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 610 - Molecular Biology and Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 504/704 or equivalent. Structure and function of nucleic acids. Replication, modification, and recombination of DNA. Transcription, translation, and regulation of transcription and translation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 622 - Advanced Vertebrate Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIO 200/201 and BIO 202/203 or equivalents, and suitable background in chemistry and physics. Physiology of major organ systems of vertebrates, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology and a major focus on system characteristics, including concepts of homeostasis, feedback regulation, stability, and dynamics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 624 - Foundations of Biomedical Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisite: BME doctoral student status or permission of instructor. A graduate-level introduction providing a foundation for applied and basic research in human and mammalian physiology, including basic information and current active research. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 630 - Recombinant DNA Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 504/704. Theoretical background and practical application of plasmids, restriction and modifying enzymes, lambda phage, and vectors. Discussion of genomic and cDNA libraries and a variety of detection systems for isolating and characterizing cloned DNA, including hybridization techniques and DNA sequence analysis. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 632 - Population Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Theoretical analysis of the mechanisms and consequences of allele frequency changes in populations of organisms. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 634 - Developmental Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 504/704. A molecular genetics course. Genetics of development in single and multicellular systems, with emphasis on programmed and differential gene expression. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 640 - Molecular Evolutionary Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Theoretical and practical analyses of genomic evolution at the molecular level. Individual projects involve quantitative studies of nucleotide and protein sequences. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 651 - Advanced Research in Field Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite: Previous course work in ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation biology or permission of instructor. This course examines field techniques for the analysis of biodiversity and ecological relationships through participation in field research projects. Some study sites may be in remote, primitive locations and may involve international travel. See instructor for location, costs, and preparations necessary for the course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 653 - Advanced Research In Field Biology (4 credits) Prerequisite: Previous course work in ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation biology or permission of instructor. Four-credit version of BIO 651/851. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 656 - Environmental Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 424/425 or equivalent. Physiological adaptations to environmental problems; major environmental variables considered: food and energy, light, temperature, oxygen, water, and salinity; adaptations to daily and seasonal changes in the environment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 670 - Advances in Biology (2 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of BGES Graduate Committee. In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in modern biology explored through lectures, discussion, and readings of the primary literature. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 672 - Advances in Molecular Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of BGES Graduate Committee. In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in molecular biology. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 684 - Research Seminar (1 credits) Weekly topics vary with instructor and guest speakers. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 688 - Graduate Seminar (M.S.) (1 credits) Topic varies with instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 690 - Non-Thesis M.S. Exit Project (1 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Committee. The exit literature research project for completion of the non-thesis Masters degree in biology: an in-depth written review of the literature on a selected topic in biology, and its oral defense. May not be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 691 - Laboratory Research (1-10 credits) Prerequisite: Approval of BGES Graduate Program Director. Research prior to approval of the CSU Thesis Research Proposal Approval Form for students seeking the M.S. degree. Graded S, NS, F, T. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 694 - Graduate Project (M.S.) (3 credits) Three-credit version of BIO 693. Graded S, F, I. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 695 - Research (M.S.) (1-10 credits) Prerequisite: Approval of BGES Graduate Program Director. Research following approval of the CSU Thesis Research Proposal Approval Form for students seeking the M.S. degree. Graded S, NS, F, T. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 700 - Graduate Orientation (1 credits) Topics include program rules and regulations, research opportunities, scientific writing, and scientific ethics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 702 - Graduate Orientation (1 credits) Topics include rules and regulations, laboratory and radiation safety, and animal care and handling. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 703 - Computer Applications In Biology (3 credits) Uses of computer methods in the biological sciences. Emphasis will be placed on computer applications, including programming languages, statistical analysis software, electron communication and text processing tools. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 704 - Biological Chemistry (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 306 or equivalent. Metabolic reactions of the cell for energy production and storage. Structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Regulation and control of metabolic pathways. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 712 - Advanced Immunology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIO 308/309, BIO 412/413, and BIO 504/704; Co-requisite: BIO 513/713. The study of immune cell development, organization and expression of immunoglobulin and T cell receptor genes, including antigen processing and presentation, cytokine regulation, apoptosis, immunity to infections, diseases, and vaccines. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 713 - Advanced Immunology Laboratory (1 credits) Prerequisites: BIO 308/309, BIO 412/413, and BIO 504/704; Co-requisite: BIO 512/712. The laboratory covers antibody production, general immunoassays, tissue culture techniques, and genetic engineering techniques. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 714 - Parasitology (2 credits) Co-requisite: BIO 515/715. A basic course in animal parasitology, including ecology, life histories, host-parasite relationships. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 715 - Parasitology Lab (2 credits) Co-requisite: BIO 514/714. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 514/714. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 716 - Microbiology (3 credits) Co-requisite: BIO 517/717. Structure, function, and genetics of major groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria; the role of microbes in the economy of nature and man. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 717 - Microbiology Lab (2 credits) Co-requisite: BIO 516/716. The techniques of identification, manipulation, and quantification of microbes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 718 - Histology (3 credits) Co-requisite: BIO 519/719. Structure of mammalian cells, tissues, and organs with emphasis on relations of structure and function. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 719 - Histology Laboratory (1 credits) Co-requisite: BIO 518/718. Laboratory study of mammalian cells, tissues, and organs with emphasis on relations of structure and function. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 722 - Mammalian Physiology (3 credits) Corequisite: BIO 523/723. Physiology of major organ systems of vertebrates, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 723 - Mammalian Physiology Lab (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 522/722. Exercises that emphasize modern methods of physiological measurement, and the analysis and presentation of physiological data. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 726 - Neurobiology (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 301 or equivalent. Exploration of the relation of behavior to neural function; topics include basic neurophysiology and properties of sensory and motor systems illustrated with human and non-human examples. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 728 - Endocrinology (3 credits) Introduction to functions of hormones and endocrine glands, including mechanisms controlling hormone secretion; mammalian systems emphasized. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 730 - Bioinfomatics (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIO 306 and BIO 310 or equivalents or consent of the instructor. A course in either statistics or computer science is highly recommended. Introduction to the tools and techniques of Bioinfomatics with emphasis on computational techniques to analyze genomic and proteomic data. Topics include searching of databases, sequence alignment and analysis, phyologenetic methods and computer programming to analyze database information. A project using original or Internet bioinfomatics tools is required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 734 - Tech Molecular Bio (3 credits) Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 735 Fundamental concepts and methods in molecular biology relevant to careers in biological and biomedical research and biotechnology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 735 - Tech Molecular Bio Lab (2 credits) Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 734 Laboratory exercises allowing hands-on experience in selected techniques covered in BIO 734. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 736 - Evolutionary Genetics (3 credits) An introduction to the modern theory of evolutionary genetics, including development of the concepts of genetic diversity, natural selection, random genetic drift, population substructure, infinite-alleles models, and the neutral theory of molecular evolution. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 740 - Biostatistics (3 credits) Introductory course in biostatistics, including probability, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, regression, and other analytical statistical methods applicable to biology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 742 - Morphometrics (3 credits) Application of mathematical and statistical methodology to problems of biological structure and functional form. Individual projects involve detailed morphometric analyses of real data. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 750 - Evolutionary Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 304 or equivalent. Advanced lectures on evolution that consider traits, genes, and their interaction with environmental variation. Topics include the basic quantitative methods required to interpret evolutionary change, the consequences of population structure, molecular approaches to phylogenetic studies, and the changes in genetic variation under different models of selection, drift, migration, and mutation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 754 - Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIO 300, 302, and BIO 304 or equivalent. Study of interactions of organisms within their environment, including growth and regulation of populations, communities, energetics of organisms and ecosystems, life-history evolution, and systems ecology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 755 - Ecology Laboratory (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 754. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 754. The laboratory includes a few one-day field trips on weekends. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 758 - Behavior (3 credits) An introduction to and survey of animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 762 - Evolutionary Ecology of Sexual Reproduction (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 300 or BIO 302 or permission of instructor. Although organisms spend huge amounts of energy in carrying out activities related to sexual reproduction, it is by far the most dominate mode of reproduction, but why? This course will attempt to explore that question and to examine various modes of sexual reproduction in diverse organisms in an evolutionary context. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 764 - Developmental Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite: A course in embryology or developmental biology; Co-requisite: BIO 565/765. An experimental analysis of the mechanisms of development with emphasis on events at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 765 - Developmental Biology Laboratory (1 credits) Prerequisite: A course in embryology or developmental biology; Co-requisite: BIO 564/764. An experimental analysis of the mechanisms of development with emphasis on events at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 770 - Protozoology (3 credits) Prerequisite: A course in microbiology; Co-requisite: BIO 571/771. Classification, morphology, and physiology of protozoa. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 771 - Protozoology Lab (1 credits) Prerequisite: A course in microbiology; Co-requisite: BIO 570/770. Laboratory methods for isolation, examination, manipulation, and experimentation with protozoa. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 772 - Wetland Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite BIO 773. A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components of wetland ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in wetland ecosystems and community interactions are emphasized. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 773 - Wetland Ecology Field Lab (1 credits) Prerequisite: Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite BIO 772 Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry and problem-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in wetland ecology. Techniques in wetland characterization and delineation are covered. Due to the field component of laboratories, labs are taught on Saturdays. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 774 - Stream Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite, BIO 775 Stream Ecology Field Laboratory. A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components in stream ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in aquatic environments, community interactions, and ecosystem energetics are emphasized. To facilitate outdoor excursions, may be scheduled outside normal semester dates and graded initially with a T grade. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 775 - Stream Ecology Lab (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in Biology or Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Co-requisite, BIO 774 Stream Ecology. Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry and problem-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in stream ecology. Techniques in stream bioassessment (ICI, IBI), and Ohio EPA habitat assessment methods (HHEI, QHEI) are covered. To facilitate outdoor excursions, may be scheduled outside normal semester dates and graded initially with a T grade. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 776 - Plant Biochemistry (3 credits) Corequisite: BIO 577/777. Basic physiological processes in plants; photosynthesis, uptake of nutrients, respiration, growth, and the role of hormones and enzymes involved in these processes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 777 - Plant Biochemistry Lab (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 576/776. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 576/776. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 784 - Writing Grant Proposals (1 credits) The fundamentals of preparing grant proposals to private, state, and federal agencies. Key topics include formulating specific experimental aims, experimental design, critique, and re-submission. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 785 - Practical Grant Writing (3 credits) An introduction to the fundamentals of preparing grant proposals to private, state and federal agencies, with some focus on those supporting biomedical research. Students will write and revise a major grant proposal. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 804 - Cell Biology (3 credits) Examination of basic cellular processes, including structure and function of organelles and biomembranes, intracellular transport, cell motility and shape, and cellular signaling events as they relate to proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and the integration of cells into tissues. Consideration of the experimental basis with extensive use of the primary literature. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 810 - Molecular Biology and Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 504/704 or equivalent. Structure and function of nucleic acids. Replication, modification, and recombination of DNA. Transcription, translation, and regulation of transcription and translation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 811 - Microbial Physiology (3 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 822 - Advanced Vertebrate Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIO 200/201 and BIO 202/203 or equivalents, and suitable background in chemistry and physics. Physiology of major organ systems of vertebrates, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology and a major focus on system characteristics, including concepts of homeostasis, feedback regulation, stability, and dynamics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 824 - Foundations of Biomedical Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisite: BME doctoral student status or permission of instructor. A graduate-level introduction providing a foundation for applied and basic research in human and mammalian physiology, including basic information and current active research. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 830 - Recombinant DNA Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 504/704. Theoretical background and practical application of plasmids, restriction and modifying enzymes, lambda phage, and vectors. Discussion of genomic and cDNA libraries and a variety of detection systems for isolating and characterizing cloned DNA, including hybridization techniques and DNA sequence analysis. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 832 - Population Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Theoretical analysis of the mechanisms and consequences of allele frequency changes in populations of organisms. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 834 - Developmental Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 504/704. A molecular genetics course. Genetics of development in single and multicellular systems, with emphasis on programmed and differential gene expression. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 840 - Molecular Evolutionary Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Theoretical and practical analyses of genomic evolution at the molecular level. Individual projects involve quantitative studies of nucleotide and protein sequences. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 851 - Advanced Research in Field Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite: Previous course work in ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation biology or permission of instructor. This course examines field techniques for the analysis of biodiversity and ecological relationships through participation in field research projects. Some study sites may be in remote, primitive locations and may involve international travel. See instructor for location, costs, and preparations necessary for the course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 853 - Advanced Research In Field Biology (4 credits) Prerequisite: Previous course work in ecology, evolution, behavior, or conservation biology or permission of instructor. Four-credit version of BIO 651/851. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 856 - Environmental Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisite: BIO 424/425 or equivalent. Physiological adaptations to environmental problems; major environmental variables considered: food and energy, light, temperature, oxygen, water, and salinity; adaptations to daily and seasonal changes in the environment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 870 - Advances in Biology (2 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of BGES Graduate Committee. In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in modern biology explored through lectures, discussion, and readings of the primary literature. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

BIO 540 - Biostatistics

BIO 542 - Morphometrics

BIO 548 - Biogeography

BIO 550 - Evolutionary Biology

BIO 552 - Urban Ecology

BIO 553 - Urban Ecology Lab

BIO 554 - Ecology

BIO 555 - Ecology Laboratory

BIO 558 - Behavior

BIO 562 - Evolutionary Ecology of Sexual Reproduction

BIO 564 - Developmental Biology

BIO 565 - Developmental Biology Laboratory

BIO 570 - Protozoology

BIO 571 - Protozoology Lab

BIO 572 - Wetland Ecology

BIO 573 - Wetland Ecology Field Lab

BIO 574 - Stream Ecology

BIO 575 - Stream Ecology Lab

BIO 576 - Plant Biochemistry

BIO 577 - Plant Biochemistry Lab

BIO 580 - Biology Content for Middle School Teachers

BIO 581 - Bio Content Middle School Teachers Lab

BIO 584 - Writing Grant Proposals

BIO 585 - Practical Grant Writing

BIO 588 - Museum Studies in Natural History

BIO 593 - Special Topics in Biology, with Lab

BIO 594 - Topics in Biology

BIO 595 - Environmental Seminar

BIO 596 - Independent Study in Biology

BIO 604 - Cell Biology

BIO 610 - Molecular Biology and Genetics

BIO 622 - Advanced Vertebrate Physiology

BIO 624 - Foundations of Biomedical Physiology

BIO 630 - Recombinant DNA Techniques

BIO 632 - Population Genetics

BIO 634 - Developmental Genetics

BIO 640 - Molecular Evolutionary Genetics

BIO 651 - Advanced Research in Field Biology

BIO 653 - Advanced Research In Field Biology

BIO 656 - Environmental Physiology

BIO 670 - Advances in Biology

BIO 672 - Advances in Molecular Biology

BIO 684 - Research Seminar

BIO 688 - Graduate Seminar (M.S.)

BIO 690 - Non-Thesis M.S. Exit Project

BIO 691 - Laboratory Research

BIO 694 - Graduate Project (M.S.)

BIO 695 - Research (M.S.)

BIO 700 - Graduate Orientation

BIO 702 - Graduate Orientation

BIO 703 - Computer Applications In Biology

BIO 704 - Biological Chemistry

BIO 712 - Advanced Immunology

BIO 713 - Advanced Immunology Laboratory

BIO 714 - Parasitology

BIO 715 - Parasitology Lab

BIO 716 - Microbiology

BIO 717 - Microbiology Lab

BIO 718 - Histology

BIO 719 - Histology Laboratory

BIO 722 - Mammalian Physiology

BIO 723 - Mammalian Physiology Lab

BIO 726 - Neurobiology

BIO 728 - Endocrinology

BIO 730 - Bioinfomatics

BIO 734 - Tech Molecular Bio

BIO 735 - Tech Molecular Bio Lab

BIO 736 - Evolutionary Genetics

BIO 740 - Biostatistics

BIO 742 - Morphometrics

BIO 750 - Evolutionary Biology

BIO 754 - Ecology

BIO 755 - Ecology Laboratory

BIO 758 - Behavior

BIO 762 - Evolutionary Ecology of Sexual Reproduction

BIO 764 - Developmental Biology

BIO 765 - Developmental Biology Laboratory

BIO 770 - Protozoology

BIO 771 - Protozoology Lab