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BIO 501 - Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology I (3 credits)
Application of physiological principles to pathological and clinical alterations in the nervous and respiratory systems.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (BIO 207 or BIO 321).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 502 - Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology II (3 credits)
Application of physiological principles to pathological and clinical alterations in the cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 503 - Gross Anatomical Dissection (3 credits)
Human gross anatomy as it relates to the practice of anesthesiology. Includes a laboratory with cadaver dissection.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 505 - Directed Readings in Biology (2 to 4 credits)
Term paper based on library research of a current research-oriented biological topic. May be taken more than once.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of department.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 507 - Cellular Biochemistry (4 credits)
A discussion and lecture course offered by faculty members with research interests in biochemistry and biophysics. Topics will be announced.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 508 - Cellular Biochemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
Modern research techniques: chromatography (paper, column, thin layers, etc.) electrophoresis, immunoelectrophoresis, ultracentrifugation and cell fractionation, isolation and density gradient analysis of the nucleic acids, etc. To accompany BIO 507.
Corequisite(s): BIO 507
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 509 - Endocrinology (4 credits)
Endocrine systems, mechanisms of hormone action, interactions among hormones, the roles of hormones in growth, differentiation, and reproduction; tumor supressor genes and oncogenes. Emphasis on human endocrine disorders and their clinical significance.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 207 or BIO 321).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 511 - Advanced Topics in Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism (4 credits)
Advanced topics in biochemistry: Photosynthesis, glycogen metabolism, lipid and nitrogen metabolism; mechanism of enzyme activity; regulation of metabolic pathways; signal transduction; protein-DNA interactions and regulation of gene transcription. Students are required to present one topic from the course topics list.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 325 or equivalent).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 512 - Graduate Tutorial Lab in Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism (2 credits)
Techniques course offered to small groups of students in faculty research laboratories.
Corequisite(s): BIO 511
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 513 - Advanced Topics in Cell Physiology (4 credits)
A discussion and lecture course offered by faculty members with research interests in cell physiology. Topics will be announced.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 514 - Graduate Tutorial Lab in Cell Physiology (2 credits)
Techniques course offered to small groups of students in faculty research laboratories.
Corequisite(s): BIO 513
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 515 - Advanced Topics in Mechanisms of Development (4 credits)
Mechanisms of cellular processes and the role of gene expression in developmental systems.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 516 - Graduate Tutorial Lab in Developmental Biology and Morphology (2 credits)
Techniques course offered to small groups of students in faculty research laboratories.
Corequisite(s): BIO 515
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 517 - Molecular Biology (4 credits)
Basic molecular biology of viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes with emphasis on cloning, expression and regulation of genes, applications of recombinant DNA, cancer, and genetic diseases/disorders. BIO 517 is cross-listed with an undergraduate course, BIO 417. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 325 or BIO 341).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 518 - Advanced Methods in Molecular Genetics (2 credits)
Advanced research techniques in molecular biology and recombinant DNA: gene transfer techniques, cloning and expression of genes, Southern and Northern hybridizations and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 519 - Advanced Genetics (4 credits)
Topics include methods of gene discovery through analysis of genetic variation, genetics of complex traits (in which multiple genes and environment interact), non-classical modes of inheritance, and applied topics such as the use of genetics in medicine and forensics. BIO 519 is cross listed with an undergraduate course, BIO 419. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 521 - Medical Microbiology (4 credits)
Bacterial and viral human pathogens, emphasizing their etiology, physiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, control and diagnosis.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 111).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 523 - Immunology (4 credits)
Human immune response. Emphasis on components of the immune system, antibody structure and function, antigen processing and presentation, T cell responses, immune response to infectious diseases and disorders of the immune system. Offered fall semesters.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 529 - Stem Cell Biology (4 credits)
Comprehensive overview of stem cells and their potential biomedical research and applications. Aspects of basic, applied biology and medicine including development and differentiation, cancer regeneration/repair, cell therapy, and drug development. Provides a broad background and the opportunity to apply critical thinking skills to recent advances in stem cell biology. BIO 529 is cross listed with BIO 429. Student cannot receive credit for both courses.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 111
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 541 - Microbial Biotechnology (4 credits)
Microbial genetics, emphasizing the basic aspects of bacteriophage and plasmid genetics applied to biotechnology.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 341 or BIO 319) or have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 543 - Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics (4 credits)
Use and implementation of computer software for sequence analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. Emphasis on gene discovery, annotation, building phylogenetic histories, and state-of-the-art strategies used for gene expression analysis of an organism from a genome-wide perspective.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 341).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 551 - Research Forum (1 credit)
Forum for students to present their research in a seminar environment and to discuss research problems and potential solutions with department faculty and students. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 563 - Topics in Cell Biology (4 credits)
Topics vary, but may include model systems, the origin of life, tissue culture, experiments in tissue culture, atherosclerosis, gene sharing, stem cells, oxidative defense systems, cell division and discussion of breakthrough areas in cell biology.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 309 or BIO 321 or BIO 325 or BIO 341).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 565 - Medical Parasitology and Mycology (4 credits)
Study of medically important protozoan, helminth, arthropod, and mycotic organisms; their morphology, biology, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, immunology, epidemiology and control. Includes laboratory methods of identification of medically important parasites. Offered winter semester.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 571 - Ecology of Streams and Rivers (3 credits)
Introduction to the ecology of streams and rivers. Topics include river restoration, nutrient cycling, stream food webs, fluvial geomorphology, watershed hydrology, invasive aquatic and riparian species, and riparian ecology. BIO 571 is cross listed with an undergraduate course, BIO 471. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 581 - Topics in Physiological Ecology (3 credits)
Physiological responses of organisms to their environment including plant/herbivore interactions, adaptations of desert animals, allelopathy, energy cost of animal activities, communication on an organizational level. Offered alternate winter semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed one course in ecology or physiology.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 582 - Topics in Evolutionary Biology (3 credits)
Advanced topics in evolutionary biology including evolutionary rates, the nature of selection, adaptation, macroevolution, the application of molecular biology to evolution and philosophical issues of evolution. Offered alternate fall semesters.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 583 - Topics in Community and Population Biology (3 credits)
Analytic and synthetic approaches to the biology of populations and communities utilizing both plant and animal studies. Topics will include population genetics, growth and regulation, inter- and intraspecific competition, predator-prey interactions, community structure and species diversity. Offered alternate fall semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed one course in ecology or evolution.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 584 - Topics in Behavioral Biology (3 credits)
The ecology, evolution, genetics and physiology of behavior, especially social behavior. Topics will include kin recognition, mate choice, dominance hierarchies and the mechanisms by which societies are organized. Offered alternate winter semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 353) or have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 590 - Graduate Project Research
Research credits limited to graduate students pursuing a Master of Arts in Biology degree. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 591 - Selected Topics in Biology (1 to 5 credits)
Advanced topics in a specialized area of biological sciences. The topics may vary. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of department.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 601 - Advanced Human Physiology (4 credits)
Lectures and discussion emphasizing the human organism and the experimental basis for current concepts and techniques. Topics include: reproduction, circulation, respiration, electrophysiology and cellular mechanisms in physiological processes. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (BIO 207 or BIO 321).
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 605 - Special Topics in Communication (4 credits)
Special topics in scientific communication.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 611 - Ethics in Science (1 credit)
Discussion of ethical issues in science and medicine.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 671 - Biological Communication I (4 credits)
Extracellular and intercellular mechanisms of biological communication.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 673 - Biological Communication II (4 credits)
Intracellular signaling pathways regulating cellular functions.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 690 - Graduate Research
Research credits limited to graduate students in the biological sciences. This research will serve as the basic course leading to the preparation of a thesis.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 691 - Thesis Seminar (1 credit)
A departmental seminar by M.S. candidates on their thesis research. The seminar is normally presented the last semester of graduate study.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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BIO 799 - Doctoral Research (1 to 12 credits)
Approval of dissertation topic required. Graded S/U.
Prerequisite(s): Doctoral candidate standing.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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