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Course Descriptions

 

Business Administration (BADM)
  

  • BADM 4998 Special Studies

    1 to 3 semester hours

  

  • BADM 4999 Independent Studies

    1 to 3 semester hours

    Requires approval of the Associate Dean.


Bioethics (BIOE)
  

  • BIOE 6000 Introduction to Bioethics

    3 semester hours

    Bioethics represents a complex intellectual phenomenon in the canon of newly emerging disciplines. Although an established academic field, it still struggles to find a formal and coherent methodology for the analysis of ethical problems triggered by advances in medicine and the life sciences. The course introduces students to the historical, theoretical, and thematic dimensions of bioethics. More specifically, the course looks at historical contribution of theologians and philosophers to bioethics; it addresses the theoretical challenges of bioethics as an interdisciplinary field, with an emphasis on dominant theories in bioethics; and, finally, it touches upon the main topics of bioethics, including medical experimentation, assisted reproductive technologies, genetics, transplantation, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.
  

  • BIOE 6100 Bioethics at the Beginning of Life

    3 semester hours

    The course looks at bioethical questions that concern the beginnings of life. Topics include the ethics of abortion, maternal fetal conflicts, ethical problems in perinatology and neonatology, as well as the ethical judgment on the entire field of assisted reproductive medicine - from in vitro fertilization, to surrogate motherhood, gamete storage techniques, and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis. There is also a clinical component to this class that offers students with an opportunity for engaged learning. Students will be exposed to decision-making in the clinical setting of obstetrics and neonatology departments at various hospitals.

    Prerequisite: BIOE 6000 .
  

  • BIOE 6200 Law and Bioethics

    3 semester hours

    The law contributes to public bioethics discourse on a variety of issues, from abortion to assisted suicide and euthanasia, to questions of access to health care. This course looks at the intersection of law and bioethics, relative especially to the study of important legal cases and court decisions. Examples include Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey for abortion, Quinlan, Cruzan, and Schiavo for end of life issues, etc. Students will be exposed to the ethical reasoning of important legal cases and their jurisprudential developments, thus showing how landmark legal cases have shaped bioethical discourse.

    Prerequisite: BIOE 6100 .
  

  • BIOE 6300 Bioethics at the End of Life

    3 semester hours

    The increasing medicalization of the dying process poses new ethical problems to health care professionals and patients alike. This course looks at the bioethical problems that concern the end of life. Topics include ethical criteria for withholding and withdrawing treatments, palliative care, proxy decision making for incompetent patients, as well as the controversial questions, newly emerging in both the clinical realm and the law, of assisted suicide and euthanasia. This class will entail a clinical component as well. Students will be exposed to decision-making in the clinical setting of the Intensive Care Unit at various hospitals or in nursing homes.

    Prerequisite: BIOE 6200 .
  

  • BIOE 6400 Clinical Bioethics

    3 semester hours

    This class focuses on “clinical” bioethics, that is, the ethics of decision making at the bedside, exposing students to the practical mechanisms presiding over such decisions in today’s health care facilities, such as ethics committees, clinical consultations, clinical rounds, etc. In addition to learning the method and content of clinical bioethics, this class prepares students for active participation and leadership in the institutional mechanisms mentioned above.

    Prerequisite: BIOE 6300 .
  

  • BIOE 6500 Elective Topics in Bioethics

    3 semester hours

    This course analyzes specific topics in bioethics, such as public policy and bioethics, global bioethics, feminist bioethics, the relation between bioethics and environmental sensibility, history of medicine, sociology of medicine, etc. These courses are taught by affiliate faculty of the Bioethics Institute and introduce students to the interdisciplinary dimensions of bioethical questions.
  

  • BIOE 6600 Foundations of Theological Ethics

    3 semester hours

    This course introduces students to the foundations of theological ethics. After a historical introduction dealing with different models of ethical thinking, the course looks at the following: biblical roots of Christian morality; the mediation of faith and moral reason, with special reference to the relation of philosophical and theological ethics; the debate on normative theories; and the integration of virtue ethics, fundamental moral option, and action theory. Applications to contemporary issues in the field of bioethics exemplify the meaning and function of different foundational frameworks and the relation between theory and practice in theological ethics.
  

  • BIOE 6700 Foundations of Philosophical Ethics

    3 semester hours

    This course introduces students to the theories and problems of moral philosophy, comprising both a historical and a systematic component. Main versions of ethics will be studies, including natural law and virtue ethics, deontological and consequentialist theories. Students will understand the function and importance of ethical frameworks for the articulation of bioethical problems.
  

  • BIOE 6999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours


Biology (BIOL)
  

  • BIOL 101 General Biology I

    3 semester hours

    Unifying principles of biology; introduction to cell structure and function, genetics, control systems, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

    Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors only.

    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • BIOL 102 General Biology II

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to the mechanism of evolution; major patterns of biotic evolution; and the principles of ecology.

    Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors only.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and BIOL 111 .
  

  • BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab

    2 semester hours

    A survey of the three domains.

    Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors only.

    Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • BIOL 112 General Biology II Lab

    2 semester hours

    An experimental approach to biology with emphasis on design, execution, and analysis to answer biological questions.

    Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors only.

    Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory 4 hours.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or BIOL 102 , or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • BIOL 114 Biology for Engineers

    3 semester hours

    This course addresses fundamental concepts and language of biology. Topics include cell biology, genetics, organ systems, ecosystems, organisms, and engineering applications.

    Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering majors only.

    Lecture, 3 hours.
  

  • BIOL 194 Introduction to Research

    0 TO 4 semester hours

    An introduction to scientific research methodology: information gathering, data analysis, laboratory research practice in a faculty laboratory.
  

  • BIOL 198 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 199 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 201 Cell Function

    3 semester hours

    Cellular and sub-cellular structures and functions including: DNA and RNA structure and function; protein synthesis and structure; enzyme function; metabolic pathways; membrane function.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , CHEM 112 , or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • BIOL 202 Genetics

    3 semester hours

    A study of Mendelian and molecular genetics.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 201 .

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • BIOL 260 Human Biology

    3 semester hours

    The discussion of general biological principles with a human emphasis. Topics include: cells; heredity and reproduction; animal behavior; organ systems; drugs; disease; ecology; and evolution.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • BIOL 263 Natural History of Southern California

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the geography, climate, plant communities, and common animals of Southern California; animals will be covered in regard to behavior, taxonomy, and ecology.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • BIOL 264 The Marine Environment

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to marine biology, including its history, different communities and the animals and plants that occur in marine ecosystems, and their economic importance.

    Prerequisite: 

      or higher, or placement into   or higher.
  

  • BIOL 266 Sacred and Medicinal Plant Use

    3 semester hours

    The sacred and medicinal use of plants and hallucinogenic fungi by traditional and modern cultures, including the biological basis for their use.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • BIOL 271 Human Reproduction and Development

    3 semester hours

    The biological aspects of human reproduction, including the basic reproductive system, genetics, fetal development, nutrition, pregnancy, birth, and neonatal development.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • BIOL 272 Human Drug Use

    3 semester hours

    The physiological, psychological, and social effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other therapeutic and recreational drugs.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • BIOL 275 Human Genetics

    3 semester hours

    Basic Mendelian genetics and the application to individual risk assessments. Population genetics and the implications of artificial selection. Modern molecular genetics and medical applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • BIOL 277 Plants and Society

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to the natural evolution of plant species and the associated cultural evolution of man’s relationship to plants. A multidisciplinary approach to studying the relationship between plants and people. An exploration of plants as sources of food and medicine, commercial products, and the role of plants in preserving and restoring the environment.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • BIOL 278 Tropical Marine Ecology

    3 semester hours

    Field studies of the tropical marine habitats in Isla Roatan, Honduras. This includes the examination of the ecology and biology of coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and intertidal communities.

    Summer only - Study Abroad Program.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher. Open water SCUBA certification highly recommended.

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • BIOL 294 Independent Research

    0 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 295 Biology Internship

    1 TO 2 semester hours

    Work experience involving research, industry-, or community-based projects.

    May be taken only once for credit.

    CR/NC only.
  

  • BIOL 298 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 299 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 311 Plant Interactions

    3 semester hours

    Study of various ways in which plants interact with other organisms, such as herbivores, pathogens, symbiotic bacteria and fungi, and the outcomes of that interplay. Examination of the physiological, biochemical, and genetic bases of these interactions and how understanding the chemical and molecular communication that takes place has implications for improvement of agriculture and human health.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112 , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 ; CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 312 Field Botany

    4 semester hours

    The identification, distribution, evolution, and ecological relationships of the native plants of Southern California.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory 4 hours; 4 weekend field trips.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 110 , CHEM 111 ; MATH 122  or MATH 131 .

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.
  

  • BIOL 314 Tropical Ecology

    4 semester hours

    An introduction to Neotropical biodiversity, natural history and conservation, as well as an examination of the diversity of tropical species interactions in an international field setting.

    Travel embedded course - lab travels to Costa Rica during Spring break.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 221 ; MATH 122  or MATH 131 .
  

  • BIOL 315 World Vegetation Ecology

    3 semester hours

    Characteristics and distribution of the major vegetation types of the world, emphasizing environmental conditions, plant adaptations and ecosystem processes.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 ; CHEM 110 , CHEM 112 .
  

  • BIOL 316 Island Biology

    3 semester hours

    Island biogeography and evolution, dispersal, adaptive radiation, gigantism/dwarfism, flightlessness, reproductive biology, endemism, and relictualism.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and BIOL 102 .
  

  • BIOL 318 Principles of Ecology

    4 semester hours

    An exploration of the interactions between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environment across population, community, and ecosystem levels.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours; weekend field trips.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 221 ; MATH 122  or MATH 131 .
  

  • BIOL 321 Urban Ecology

    3 semester hours

    An analysis of the dynamic and integrated nature of urbanized landscapes. Using active inquiry and the original literature, the course will engage the current theories and practice of the research being conducted on the patterns and process of urban ecosystems-ranging from biodiversity and trophic dynamics, to public health and environmental justice.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102  or equivalent.
  

  • BIOL 322 Urban Ecology Lab

    1 semester hours

    An inquiry-based investigation into the biophysical and human social dimensions of a local urban ecosystem, with a focus on group project development. At least one Saturday trip.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112  and BIOL 321 , or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • BIOL 328 Tropical Marine Ecology

    3 semester hours

    Field studies of the tropical marine habitats on Isla Roatán, Honduras. This includes the examination of physical, chemical, and ecological aspects as applied to coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and intertidal communities.

    Summer only - Study Abroad Program.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 110 , CHEM 112 . Open water SCUBA certification highly recommended.

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Flag: Engaged Learning.
  

  • BIOL 329 Marine Ecology of Baja, California

    3 semester hours

    Field studies of subtropical, intertidal and subtidal habitats along the coasts of Baja, California peninsula.

    Emphasis on community structure.

    Summer only. Entire course held at the LMU Baja, California Biological Station.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 110 , CHEM 112 .
  

  • BIOL 330 Embryology and Development

    4 semester hours

    The development of chordates with emphasis on experimental embryology and underlying molecular mechanisms.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112 , BIOL 202 ; CHEM 222 , CHEM 223 .
  

  • BIOL 333 Biology of Mammals

    4 semester hours

    Examination of physical, physiological, and ecological characteristics of mammals, including taxonomic relationships, feeding and reproductive strategies, and local and world distribution of mammalian orders and families.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours; Weekend field trips.

    For majors only.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 110 , CHEM 112 .

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning; Writing.
  

  • BIOL 334 Invertebrate Zoology

    4 semester hours

    A study of the anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of invertebrates and the evolutionary relationships within and among the invertebrate phyla.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 110 , CHEM 112 .
  

  • BIOL 335 Comparative Anatomy

    4 semester hours

    A comparative study of the vertebrate structures and their significance in terms of their evolution and function.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 110 , CHEM 112 .
  

  • BIOL 338 Animal Behavior

    4 semester hours

    Study of the evolutionary aspects of behavioral ecology including foraging strategies, social competition, communication, sexual selection, mating systems, cooperation, and social organization.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 .
  

  • BIOL 351 General Physiology

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to physiological principles and concepts with emphasis on organ systems.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 201 .
  

  • BIOL 352 General Physiology Lab

    1 semester hours

    Laboratory experiments in general physiology.

    Laboratory, 4 hours; Data analysis, 1 hour.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112  and BIOL 351  or BIOL 356  or BIOL 357 , or concurrent enrollment.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Reasoning; Writing.
  

  • BIOL 353 Plant Physiology

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to plant function, including photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, water relations, metabolism, and growth processes.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 201 ; CHEM 220 , CHEM 221 ; MATH 122  or MATH 131 .
  

  • BIOL 354 Plant Physiology Laboratory

    1 semester hours

    Laboratory experiments in plant physiology.

    Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112  and BIOL 353  or concurrent enrollment.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
  

  • BIOL 356 Cell Biology

    3 semester hours

    A detailed study of subcellular organelles, including their origin, function, and regulation within the cell.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202 ; CHEM 222 , CHEM 223 .
  
  

  • BIOL 358 Hormones and Behavior

    4 semester hours

    Study of the interaction of hormones and behavior in vertebrates. Topics include organizational and activational effects of hormones, sex differences in behavior, reproductive behavior, parental behavior, social behavior, and stress.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 201 ; CHEM 220 , CHEM 221 .

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.
  

  • BIOL 359 Cell Biology Laboratory

    1 semester hours

    Laboratory experiments in cell biology.

    Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112  and

     ; CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 361 General Microbiology

    3 semester hours

    Properties and ecology of viruses, bacteria and protists; principles of genetics and physiology of bacteria; pathogenesis of bacteria and viruses; microbes as tools for molecular biology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202  and

     .
  

  • BIOL 362 General Microbiology Laboratory

    1 semester hours

    Laboratory experiments in general microbiology.

    Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112  and BIOL 361  or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • BIOL 367 Biological Databases

    3 semester hours

    Interdisciplinary course at the interface between biology and computer science focusing on how biological information is encoded in the genome of a cell and represented as data in a database. Biological concepts include DNA structure and function, the central dogma of molecular biology, and regulation of gene expression. Computer science concepts and skills include command line interaction, the structure and functions of a database, and the management of data ranging from individual files to a full relational database management system. Emphasis on science and engineering best practices, such as maintaining journals and notebooks, managing files and code, and critically evaluating scientific and technical information. Course culminates with team projects to create new gene databases.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Information Literacy; Oral Skills.
  

  • BIOL 368 Bioinformatics Laboratory

    1 semester hours

    Current bioinformatics techniques will be used to address systems-level biological questions. Techniques may include: querying biological databases, sequence alignment, construction of phylogenetic trees, comparative genomics, genome annotation, protein structure analysis and prediction, modeling pathways and networks, use of biological ontologies, or the analysis of high-throughput genomic and proteomic data.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112 , BIOL 202 ; CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 375 Advanced Genetics

    3 semester hours

    Topics in genetics including both meiotic and mitotic recombination, quantitative genetics, gene structure, genetic control, and gene therapy.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202 ; CHEM 222 , CHEM 223 .
  

  • BIOL 376 Genetics Laboratory

    1 semester hours

    Laboratory experiments in genetics.

    Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112 , BIOL 202 ; CHEM 110 , CHEM 112 .
  

  • BIOL 380 Tropical Marine Ecology Laboratory

    1 semester hours

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 381 Baja Marine Ecology Laboratory

    1 semester hours

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 394 Independent Research

    0 TO 4 semester hours

    Independent research in a faculty laboratory.
  

  • BIOL 395 Biology Internship

    1 TO 2 semester hours

    Work experience involving research, industry-, or community-based projects. May be taken only once for credit.

    CR/NC only.
  

  • BIOL 398 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 399 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 422 Marine Biology

    4 semester hours

    Examination of the physical, chemical, and biological patterns and processes that shape life in the oceans.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; BIOL 201 , CHEM 110 , CHEM 112 .

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning; Information Literacy.
  
  

  • BIOL 437 Plant Development

    3 semester hours

    Biochemical, molecular, and genetic approaches to the study of pattern and tissue formation, embryogenesis, germination, flowering, photosynthesis, and plant-microbe interaction.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202 ; CHEM 222 , CHEM 223  or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • BIOL 438 Plant Development Laboratory

    1 semester hours

    Laboratory experiments in plant developmental biology.

    Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112  and BIOL 437  or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • BIOL 439 Molecular Biology Applications

    4 semester hours

    The application of the techniques employed in molecular biology to the study of inherited diseases, genetic engineering, infectious diseases, cancer, and gene therapy.

    Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 6 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112 , BIOL 202 ; CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 440 Molecular Neurobiology

    3 semester hours

    A comprehensive study of the physiological and molecular properties of individual nerve cells and the synaptic connections between them. Basic mechanisms of mammalian nervous system function through the study of human neurological diseases, and how cellular and molecular basis of these diseases is driving therapeutic development will be discussed. Topics range from neuronal structure and function, communication at the synapse, biophysics of single channel gating, and transmission across chemical and electrical synapses. Additionally, actions of drugs on brain at clinical, cellular, and molecular levels will be explored.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 201  and CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 443 Molecular Biology

    3 semester hours

    Study of properties, synthesis, and interactions of macromolecules; genetic engineering.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202 ; CHEM 220 , CHEM 222 .
  

  • BIOL 445 Endocrinology

    3 semester hours

    The study of the production, functions, and interactions of hormones and other chemical messengers involved in the integration of the living organism.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202  and CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 449 Immunology

    3 semester hours

    The study of the immune response mechanisms in the vertebrate organism, with special reference to humans.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202  and CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 450 Physiology of Disease

    3 semester hours

    Examination of normal function and selected disease-associated dysfunctions of the body’s organ systems.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 ; CHEM 222  (or concurrent enrollment).

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
  

  • BIOL 461 Microbial Genetics

    3 semester hours

    Mechanisms of inheritance and the regulation of gene expression in bacteria and viruses. Viral interactions with higher eukaryotes.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202 ; CHEM 222 , CHEM 223  or concurrent enrollment.
  

  • BIOL 474 Principles of Evolution

    3 semester hours

    Study of the pattern and process of evolution. Topics include the development of theories of evolutionary change; the mechanisms of evolutionary change at the population (micro) level; and evolution at the macro level, focusing on speciation, phylogenetic analysis, historical biogeography, and extinctions.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 .
  

  • BIOL 475 Evolution

    4 semester hours

    Study of the pattern and process of evolution. Topics include the development of theories of evolutionary change; the mechanisms of evolutionary change at the population (micro) level; and evolution at the macro level, focusing on speciation, phylogenetic analysis, historical biogeography, and extinctions.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 .
  

  • BIOL 477 Conservation Genetics

    4 semester hours

    Survey of the major topics in conservation genetics. Basic models of population genetics and topics relevant to conservation genetics, such as population structure, inbreeding, genetic load, genetic variation, reserve design, and the ethical, moral, and political aspects of species conservation.

    Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 202 .
  

  • BIOL 478 Molecular Biology of the Genome

    4 semester hours

    Advances in understanding cellular processes, gene expression, and the structure and function of macromolecules due to The Human Genome Project and associated new high-throughput technologies. Use of systems biology perspectives and bioinformatics tools to answer biological questions. May include: functional genomics, sequence alignment and phylogeny, comparative genomics, and biological pathways and networks.

    Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 6 hours.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 112 , BIOL 202 ; CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 479 Molecular Mechanisms of Disease

    3 semester hours

    Analysis of the molecular mechanisms which underlie the pathology of genetic and infectious diseases. Particular attention paid to molecular mechanisms of disease treatment and experimental analysis in the field of human molecular genetics.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 202 ; CHEM 220 , CHEM 222 .
  

  • BIOL 490 Biological Teaching

    1 TO 2 semester hours

    Guided teaching of undergraduate laboratories.

    May be repeated for credit.

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 494 Independent Research

    0 TO 4 semester hours

    Independent research in a faculty laboratory.
  

  • BIOL 498 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 499 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • BIOL 515 Ecology of Mutualisms

    2 semester hours

    Characterization of conditional interspecific interactions and investigations into the variability of outcomes as mediated by seasonality, chemistry, novel habitats, and morphology.

    Requires consent of instructor.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 111 , BIOL 112 ; CHEM 113 ; MATH 122  or MATH 131 .
  

  • BIOL 521 Urban Ecology

    3 semester hours

    An analysis of the dynamic and integrated nature of urbanized landscapes. Using active inquiry and the original literature, the course will engage the current theories and practice of the research being conducted on the patterns and process of urban ecosystem - ranging from biodiversity and trophic dynamics, to public health and environmental justice.

    Lecture, 3 hours.

    Prerequisites: Enrollment in Urban Ecology Track or consent of instructor and program director.
  

  • BIOL 522 Marine Biology Research

    2 semester hours

    An introduction to marine biology research techniques and basic marine ecosystems.

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 528 Invertebrate Conservation Research

    2 semester hours

    Participation in research on topics in invertebrate conservation biology. Research may include ecological and/or genetic approaches and methodologies.

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 531 Developmental Genetics Research

    2 semester hours

    Investigation through original literature and laboratory experience of the ways in which genes direct development.

    Requires consent of instructor.

    Prerequisite: BIOL 394 , BIOL 494 , or BIOL 594 .
  

  • BIOL 532 Drosophila Genetics Research

    2 semester hours

    An introduction to the use of drosophila as a research tool in classical and molecular genetics.

    Requires consent of instructor.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 220 .
  

  • BIOL 536 Functional Morphology Research

    1 TO 2 semester hours

    Participation in original research investigating the functional aspect of morphology and development in carnivorous mammals.

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 537 Vertebrate Paleo Research

    1 TO 2 semester hours

    Participation in original research investigating functional, evolutionary and ecological aspects of vertebrate paleontology in mammals and birds.

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 551 Behavior and Physiology Research

    1 TO 2 semester hours

    Participation in original laboratory and/or field research on social birds or mammals, addressing questions at the interfaces of behavior, physiology and ecology.

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 561 Bioinformatics and Genomics

    2 semester hours

    Investigation of the systems-level properties of biological pathways and networks. Research may include bioinformatics and/or functional genomics techniques.

    Requires consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 562 Microbiology Research

    2 semester hours

    Participation in research investigating the role of microbes in the environment using culture based and molecular techniques.

    Requires consent of instructor.
 

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