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Undergraduate Catalog 2013 - 2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Biology
  

  • BIO 201 - Introductory Bio Lab I

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 200 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite:  BIO 200 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 200. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 202 - Introductory Biology II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BIO 200. Corequisite: BIO 203 . An introduction to modern biology including a survey of biological diversity, anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, principles of ecology, and human impact on ecosystems. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 203 - Introductory Bio Lab II

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 202 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 202 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 202. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 264 - Introductory Microbiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 106, or upper level high school biolobgy, is a prerequisite for this course; BIO 265 is a corequisite for this course. Principles of microbiology, and immunology, including pathogenic microorganisms, and viruses.


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  • BIO 265 - Introductory Microbiology Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 264 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 264 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 264.


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  • BIO 266 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Upper level high school biology, BIO 106 or HED 210 is a prerequisite for this course; BIO 267 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 267 . Systems approach to human anatomy and physiology.


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  • BIO 267 - Human Anatomy&Physiology Lab I

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 266 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 266 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 266.


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  • BIO 268 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 266 is a prerequisite for this course; BIO 269 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite BIO 269 . Continuation of BIO 266. Systems approach to human anatomy and physiology.


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  • BIO 269 - Human Anatomy&Physiology LabII

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 268 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 268 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 268.


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  • BIO 270 - Human Nutrition

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 106, or BIO 200, or BIO 268 is a prerequisite for this course. An introduction to human nutrition, including nutritional requirements throughout life, nutrient value, metabolic requirements, nutrition and disease, malnutrition and undernourishment, dieting supplements, and dietary fads.


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  • BIO 301 - Plant Bio Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 300 . This is a set of selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 300.


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  • BIO 303 - Animal Bio Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 302 . This is a set of selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 302.


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  • BIO 304 - Population Bio & Evolution

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 200 and BIO 202 Corequisite: BIO 305 . This course covers population genetics, evolutionary processes, population ecology, and biogeography.


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  • BIO 305 - Population Bio & Evolution Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 304 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 304 . This is a set of selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 304.


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  • BIO 306 - Biochem & Molecular Bio

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 200, BIO 202 and CHM 331 are prerequisites for this course. Discussion of the essential concepts underlying biochemistry. Topics include chemical concepts, structure of biological molecules, catalysis, metabolic regulation, and molecular genetics.


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  • BIO 308 - Cell Biology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 200, BIO 202 and CHM 262 are prerequisites for this course. Corequisite: BIO 309 . Structure, function, and biogenesis of cellular organelles and the cytoskeleton. Discussions of development at the cellular level, inter- and intra-cellular signaling, and regulation of the cell cycle.


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  • BIO 310 - Genetics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 200 and BIO 202, or permission of instructor, are prerequisites for this course. Principles of transmission and molecular genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with emphasis on classical and molecular analysis techniques and their interpretation.


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  • BIO 311 - Genetics Recitation

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 310, or permission of instructor, is a prerequisite or corequisite for this course. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 310  or permission of instructor. Problem solving, demonstrations, and special projects with emphasis on databases and Web tools for genetic and bioinformatic analyses.


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  • BIO 380 - Bio Content Mid School Teacher

    (5 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in this course is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure. No credit can be applied toward the biology major or minor. No credit towards biology major or minor. Biological concepts relevant to students seeking middle school licensure will be discussed with related to timely issues. Lectures will coordinate with laboratory exercises and inquiry-based activities.


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  • BIO 390 - Writing in Biology I

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: A declared biology major. Co-requisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in a 300 or 400 level content based biology course This course is designed to develop the writing and oral presentation skills of students through assigned projects and in-class activities. Students write a substantial conceptual (review or theoretical) paper according to a standard format and learn other methods of presenting scientific results. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 391 - Writing in Biology II

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: BIO 390, a declared biology major. Co-requisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in a 300 or 400 level content based biology course. Co-requisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in a 300 or 400 level biology course. Students must obtain permission of the Biology Advisor prior to registering for this course. Students will write conceptual (review or theoretical) papers according to a standard format and give in-class oral presentations. A substantial written report is one of the requirements. The 300/400 level instructor, in consultation with the student, will determine the topic of the written report. Maybe repeated with change in title of the 300/400 level course. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 400 - Orient for Med Tech Students

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Medical Technology program is required for eligibility. No credit may be applied toward the biology minor. No credit towards biology minor. Pre-clinical orientation; general aspects of the hospital training program, concept of the medical technologist as a member of the health-care delivery team, lectures by education coordinators of hospital schools, visits to hospital clinical laboratories.


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  • BIO 408 - Animal Cell Culture

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 Theoretical and practical introduction to methods of animal cell culture necessary for reseach in biomedical or biotech labs and in the pharmaceutical industry. Techniques will include choice of medium, passaging, freezing, tests of purity and viability, stable and transient transfection, and preparing primary cultures.


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  • BIO 410 - Theory and Practice of Light Microscopy

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 411 . Consideration of diverse theoretical and practical aspects of the light microscope. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 411 - Theory and Practice of Light Microscopy Laboratory

    (1 credits)
    Corequisite BIO 410 . Laboratory exercises and projects undertaken outside of scheduled class time provide practical experience with various uses of the light microscope.


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  • BIO 412 - Elements of Immunology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 306 and BIO 308 are prerequisites. Nature of antigens, antibody structure and function, B and T cell activation, cytokines, immunoassays, terminology.


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  • BIO 413 - Elements of Immunology Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 412 is a corequisite or prerequisite for this course. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 412 . Immunochemical assays and cell culture techniques. Preparation of single-cell suspensions and determination of cell viability. Identification and quantification of antigen-antibody interactions.


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  • BIO 414 - Parasitology

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 is a prerequisite; BIO 415 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 415 . This is a basic course primarily designed for biology majors who dsire an understanding of animal parasitology, including ecology, life histories, and host-parasite relationships.


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  • BIO 415 - Parasitology Lab

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 414 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 414 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 414.


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  • BIO 416 - Microbiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 306 is a prerequisite; BIO 417 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 417 . Structure, function, and genetics of major groups of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria; the role of microbes in the economy of nature and man.


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  • BIO 417 - Microbiology Lab

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 416 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 416 . The techniques of identification, manipulation, and quantification of microbes.


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  • BIO 418 - Histology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 is a prerequisite; BIO 419 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 419 . Structure of mammalian cells, tissues, and organs, with emphasis on relationships of structure and function.


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  • BIO 420 - Comparative Vert Anatomy

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 is a prerequisite; BIO 421 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 421 . Comparative study of gross structure and evolutionary development of vertebrate organ systems.


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  • BIO 422 - Mammalian Physiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 is a prerequisite; BIO 423 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 423 . Physiology of major organ systems of vertebrates, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology. Students may not take both BIO 422 and BIO 424 for credit. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 423 - Mammalian Physiology Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 422 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 422 . Exercises that emphasize modern methods of physiological measurement, and the analysis and presentation of physiological data.


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  • BIO 424 - Principle of Animal Physio

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 is a prerequisite for this course. Corequisite BIO 425 . Basic concepts of comparative animal physiology will be developed from fundamental principles of chemistry, biology, and physics. The evolution of major physiological systems will be examined through a comparison of taxa ranging from protists through vertebrates. Students may not take both BIO 422 and BIO 424 for credit. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 425 - Principle of Animal Physio Lab

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 424 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 424 . Exercises that emphasize modern methods of physiological measurement, and the analysis and presentation of physiological data.


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  • BIO 426 - Neurobiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 or equivalent is a prerequisite for this course. Exploration of the relation of behavior to neural function. Topics include basic neurophysiology and properties of sensory and motor systems illustrated with human and nonhuman examples.


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  • BIO 427 - Neurobiology Lab

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 426 . Classical invertebrate experiments that provide an introduction to standard neurobiological techniques for studying neural activity, including simple dissection, stimulating and recording neural activity, and analyzing data.


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  • BIO 428 - Endocrinology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 is a prerequisite for this course. Introduction to functions of hormones and endocrine glands, including mechanisms controlling hormone secretion; mammalian systems emphasized. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 430 - Bioinformatics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 306  and BIO 310 , or equivalents, or permission of instructor. A course in either statistics or computer science is highly recommended. Introduction to the tools and techniques of bioinformatics, with emphasis on computational techniques to analyze genomic and proteomic data. Topics include searching of databases, sequence alignment and analysis, phylogenetic methods and computer programming to analyze database information. A project using original or internet bioinformatics tools is required.


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  • BIO 435 - Techniques in Molecular Bio

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 is a prerequisite for this course. A lecture/laboratory course in fundamentals of modern biotechnology with emphasis on the techniques and procedures of molecular biology. Students will work together to complete a project. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 436 - Evolutionary Genetics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 304 and BIO 310 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. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 438 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 . Advanced study of topics in cell and molecular biology. Papers from the primary scientific literature will be read and discussed.


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  • BIO 448 - Biogeography

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300, BIO 302 or BIO 304 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.


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  • BIO 450 - Evolutionary Bio

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or 302, and BIO 304 or equivalent are prerequisites for this course. 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. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 452 - Urban Ecology

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or 302, and BIO 304 or equivalents are prerequisites for this course. Effects of human actions on ecological processes and ecosystem services in urban environments. Topics include concepts and framework related to urban ecology; and the challenges to designing ecologically sound and sustainable urban areas.


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  • BIO 453 - Field Exp in Eco & Conservatn

    (6 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 and BIO 304 or BIO 302 and BIO 304 are prerequisites for this course. This course will examine principles of ecology and conservation biology through field research in a natural setting. Students will participate in research projects emphasizing analyses of biodiversity, population demography, species interactions, or behavior. Following preparatory sessions at Cleveland State University, the class will travel to off-campus field sites for the balance of the course. Living conditions may be primitive in the field and international travel may be required. May be repeated for credit for a total of 8 credit hours. See semester course schedule and contact the biology office (216) 687-2440 for further information.


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  • BIO 454 - Ecology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: BIO 300 or 302, and 304. Study of interactions of organisms with their environment, including growth and regulation of populations, energetics of organisms and ecosystems, life-history evolution, and systems ecology.


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  • BIO 455 - Ecology Laboratory

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 454 is a corequisite for this course. Corequisite: BIO 454 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 454. The laboratory includes a few one-day field trips on weekends.


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  • BIO 456 - Vert Bio & Evolution

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 and BIO 304 are prerequisites for this course. Topics cover the biology of vertebrates, with special emphasis on those aspects that relate to the evolutionary history of the group; lectures on the basic mechanism of Darwinian evolution.


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  • BIO 458 - Behavior

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 and BIO 304 are prerequisites for this course. An introduction to, and survey of, animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 462 - Evolutionary Eco Sexual Reprod

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or 302, or permission of instructor, is a prerequisite for this course. Although organisms spend huge amounts of energy carrying out activities related to sexual reproduction, it is by far the most dominant mode of reproduction. This course will explore that dilemma and examine various modes of sexual reproduction in diverse organisms in an evolutionary context.


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  • BIO 464 - Developmental Bio

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 is a prerequisite for this course. The fundamental principles of development will be illustrated using classical invertebrate and vertebrate systems. The molecular, genetic, and cellular basis of development will be integrated with classical descriptive and experimental approaches.


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  • BIO 465 - Developmental Biology Laboratory

    (1 credits)
    Corequisite: BIO 464 . Examination of important mechanisms and concepts operating in developing animal systems. Laboratories will expose students to both classical embryology and modern molecular approaches to experimental developmental biology. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 468 - Theories of Aging

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 308, or permission of instructor, is a prerequisite for this course. This course is an inquiry into the reasons why some organisms show aging in the form of senescence, while other organisms seem to be perennial, or at least long-lived. Current theories of aging will be critically analyzed.


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  • BIO 471 - Summer Local Flora

    (4 credits)
    Study and identification of representative species, genera, and families of mainly local vascular plants found in summer. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. Students in BIO 471 are required to prepare 35 herbarium specimens.


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  • BIO 472 - Wetland Ecology

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 and 304, or equivalents, or permission of instructor, are prerequisites for this course. 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. Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in wetland ecology. Techniques in wetland characterization and delineation are covered.


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  • BIO 473 - Spring Local Flora

    (4 credits)
    Study and identification of representative species, genera, and families of mainly local vascular plants found in spring. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. Students in BIO 473 are required to prepare 35 herbarium specimens.


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  • BIO 474 - Stream Ecology

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or 302 or 304 or equivalent is a prerequisite for this course. 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. Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry-based activities involving data collection and stream ecosystem analyses. Techniques in stream habitat and water quality assessment are covered. To facilitate outdoor excursions, may be scheduled outside normal semester dates and graded initially with a T grade.


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  • BIO 476 - Plant Biochemistry

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300  and BIO 308 . Corequisite: BIO 477 . Basic physiological processes in plants; photosynthesis, uptake of nutrients, respiration, growth, and the role of hormones and enzymes involved in these processes.


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  • BIO 478 - Morphology of Angiosperms

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 300  or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 479 . Study of the overall form, development and, to a minor extent, microscopic structure of the vegetative and reproductive structures of flowering plants. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 491 - Honors Research

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Honors degree status Supervised research in a faculty member’s laboratory on a project approved by the Honors Program Committee. May be repeated for credit.


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  • BIO 492 - Honors Thesis & Defense

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Biology Honors Program. Written report on honors research project and a public defense of the thesis before a faculty committee. br>
    This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 493 - Special Topics in Bio with lab

    (5 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must have at least junior standing to be eligible for this course. 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.


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  • BIO 494 - Special Topics in Bio

    (6 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must have at least junior standing to be eligible for this course. Study of a particular topic in biology. Topics to be announced in semester course schedule. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours with a change of topic.


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  • BIO 495 - Seminar

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must have senior standing and be a declared Biology major to be eligible for this course. Senior standing and major in biology. Presentation of student reports on topics of the instructor’s choice. May be repeated for credit for a total of 3 credit hours. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 496 - Independent Study in Biology

    (6 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, and permission of biology advisor. Special study and directed reading of selected topics for undergraduate biology majors. May be repeated, but no more than 8 credits of any combination of BIO 490, 496, and BIO 497 will be allowed towards the biology degree. For WAC credit for pre-2008 students, must include a minimum of 3000 words or 1500 words/credit –whichever is more–of writing per credit, performed in accord with the preGenEd08 WAC requirements. For GenEd08 WAC credit, must be combined with BIO 390 or BIO 391. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 497 - Independent Research - Biology

    (6 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Course is closed to freshmen and non degree students Special research experience undergraduate biology majors. May be repeated, but no more than 8 credits of any combination of BIO 490, BIO 496, and BIO 497 will be allowed towards the biology degree. Students must obtain the permission of a faculty supervisor for the project before registering. For WAC credit for pre-2008 students, must include a minimum of 3000 words or 1500 word/credit–whichever is more–of writing per credit, performed in accord with the preGenED08 WAC requirements. For GenEd08 WAC credit, must be combined with BIO 390 or BIO 391. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BIO 499 - Exit Evaluation

    (0 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing is required for eligibility. Final exit examination and outcomes assessment evlauation required of all graduating seniors. Graded S/U.


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Black Studies
  

  • BST 200 - Introduction to Black Studies

    (4 credits)
    Introduction to Black Studies is designed to serve as the foundational course for those interested in pursuing a Black Studies major or minor. The theoretical foundations of the Black Studies discipline are presented and explored. The course will also introduce the student to the discipline’s founders. The course will follow the development of the discipline from its origins to its current state.


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  • BST 300 - Black Psychology

    (4 credits)
    The purpose of this course is to help students to familiarize themselves with the basic concepts and theories in the area of the psychology of African-Americans. Historical, social and cultural phenomena are discussed with specific attention is given to the understanding of Afrocentric worldview and an examination of the psychological research on mental health, personality and identity development, racism and psychological empowerment. There will also be an examination of the role of religion and spirituality in the Black community as well as an overview of the Black family and male-female relationships. There will be additional focus on the development of pathology and a contrast and comparison of Afrocentric and Eurocentric approaches in the treatment of mental health issues in the African-American community. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BST 402 - Capstone I

    (4 credits)
    Black Studies program Director must approve student enrollment. Course focus is preparing Black studies Program majors to develop, structure and conduct a international, national or local Senior project. Students are familiarized with the culture, environment, travel requirements, logistics and academic requirements of their chosen project. Students will have to complete a comprehensive examination of Black Studies Program course materials. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BST 403 - Capstone II

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BST 402 and approval of the Black Studies Program Director. Course focus is students preparing and presenting completed Capstone I local, national, or international Senior project. Students also develop career portfolios and career action plans. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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Business
  
  

  • BUS 151 - World of Business

    (3 credits)
    Introduces students to the global environment of modern business, the structure of business enterprises, entrepreneurship, innovation and the creation of capital, and to the management, marketing, financial analysis, and strategies that create successful organizations. Introduces students to the study of business and to the challenges and rewards of profesional careers in this field.


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  • BUS 193 - Special Topics

    (4 credits)
    Introduces non-business students to the exciting world of business. Topics include starting your own business, world trade, finance and investment, manufacturing and service industries, advertising and marketing, managing employees, planning and strategy, and exploring careers in business.


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  • BUS 293 - Special Topics

    (4 credits)
    Are you a non-business major interested in knowing what a business degree can provide? This course will introduce you to the exciting world of business and all of its major functions. Local industry experts will guest lecture and share stories and advice on how you can excel with a business degree. Some topics of discussion include: entrepreneurship, finance and investment, marketing, global business and management careers.


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  • BUS 351 - Business/Society/Government

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 & ENG 102.  Must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. Investigates organizational, societal, regulatory, sustainability, and ethical issues and challenges that businesses face in domestic and global environments. Introduces information and analytical tools for studying such issues as corporate power . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. and influence, environmental pollution, corporate social responsibility, consumer protection, affirmative action, quality of worklife, and professional ethics


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  • BUS 393 - Special Topics

    (4 credits)
    Special topics in business, suitable for students in their second or third year of college. Open to students from all colleges or majors. A free elective; does not count toward the BBA degree core requirements.


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  • BUS 490 - Business Internship

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Approval of program head or department chair; senior standing. Designed to provide the business student with supervised professional work experience in one or more areas of business. Internship experience will be sponsored by a professor in a business discipline and will require a written proposal and a final report.


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  • BUS 493 - Special Topics

    (4 credits)
    Special topics in business, suitable for students in their third or fourth year of college. Open to students from all colleges or majors. A free elective; does not count toward the BBA degree core requirements.


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  • BUS 496 - Independent Study

    (4 credits)
    Enables qualified students to explore or investigate special areas of interest in business administration. Mus prepare study proposal on a topic, approved by a faculty adviser and program director, and submit a professional management report upon completion of project.


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  • BUS 499H - Honors Thesis in Bus Admin

    (4 credits)
    Requires the honors student to conduct a piece of original research in business administration under the supervision of a Business faculty member. The thesis will be presented orally an submitted as a written report.


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Business Law
  

  • BLW 411 - Business Law & Ethics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 & ENG 102.  Must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. Topics include elements of legal contracts, proof, inadmissible evidence, discharge, breach, and termination; statutes of fraud and limitations; principal-agent relationships; nature of partnerships and essentials of partnership agreements; formation and organization of corporations; powers and regulations of foreign corporations; Uniform Partnership and Ohio General Corporation Acts. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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  • BLW 412 - Advanced Business Law

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): BLW 411 Extends study of topics covered in BLW 411. Focuses on laws that protect individuals and society. Topics include business crimes, consumer protection, employment discrimination, property rights, and environmental law. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement.


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Career Services
  

  • CSC 121 - Career Orientation

    (1 credits)
    For entry into Cooperative Education Program, but open to all; covers orientation to career decision-making, personal evaluation, interviewing techniques, resume preparation, job market trends, and policies and procedures of the Cooperative Education Program. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis only.


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  • CSC 200 - Experiential Learning

    (0 credits)
    This course is designated for students participating in Career Services experiential learning; including co-op and internship. Registration in this course represents a student has participated in a professional experiential learning experience.


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  • CSC 224 - Career Exploration

    (3 credits)
    Designed to help students explore the world of work, their skills and interests, job-search strategies, and the relationship between various college majors and careers. Recommended for undeclared/undecided students.


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  • CSC 300 - Co-op Field Experience

    (6 credits)
    Required of, and limited to, students on co-op work assignments in all colleges. One hour of additive credit is awarded for each successful assignment completed. This credit is not counted toward the number of hours needed for graduation, but it will add academic hours to a student’s credit total. This course is repeatable.


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  • CSC 321 - Employment Strategies

    (1 credits)
    Designed to prepare junior and senior students for an effective job search; covers a range of related subjects, such as taking personal inventory; initiating a personal job campaign; resume preparation; telephone techniques; hidden job market; salary negotiations; networking; interviewing; follow-up measures; and initial job problems. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis only.


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