513 Principles of General Microbiology (3)
Survey of microorganisms emphasizing morphology, physiology, and ecology; microorganisms and disease; environmental and applied microbiology. Not open to students with credit in 313.
514 Methods of General Microbiology (2)
Microscopy; morphological, cultural, physiological, and serological characteristics of microorganisms; microbiology of food, water, and soil. 6 Lab.
515 Plant Physiology (3)
Plant metabolism, effects of hormones and light on plant growth and development. Transport and translocation of water and solutes. Plant stress physiology.
516 Plant Molecular Biology (3)
Molecular aspects of plant development. Examination of the structure, expression and function of genes involved in the flowering plant life cycle, including genes controlling embryogenesis, vegetative growth, plant-pathogen interaction, and reproduction.
517 Biochemistry (3)
The metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins in plant and animal systems.
519 Cell Biology (4)
Structure, function and techniques for the study of cells. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
520 Darwin's Origin of Species (3)
A detailed reading and analysis of Darwin's landmark work, On the Origin of Species, examining its historical and philosophical context, and its social and scientific significance. PREQ: Graduate status.
525 Flora of the Southern Appalachians (4)
Taxonomy of flowering plants of the region; family relationships; use of keys for identification; recognition, collection, documentation, and preservation of specimens. One weekend collecting field trip. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
534 Terrestrial Ecology (4)
Populations, ecosystems, community structure, and dynamics; major North American biomes; field and descriptive methods; required weekend field trips. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab/field.
535 Aquatic Ecology (4)
Biological, physical, and chemical components and processes in lakes and streams; field studies of local lakes and their biota. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
543 Evolutionary Processes (3)
Mechanisms of evolution; emphasis on current research and hypotheses such as group selection, kin selection, r and K selection, and sympatric speciation.
551 Biology of Fungi (4)
Slime molds and true fungi; life histories, morphology, host-parasite relationships, fine structure, and phylogeny. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
553 Principles of Systematics (3)
Principles and methods used in describing animal and/or plant taxa and in testing hypotheses of evolutionary relationships; individual research projects on the systematics of selected taxa.
555 Vascular Plants (4)
Biology of the higher plants; club and small club mosses, quillworts, scouring rushes, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms in living and fossil form. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
557 Biology of Algae (4)
Life histories, morphology, reproduction and phylogeny of the algae. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
566 Aquaculture (1)
Introduction to commercial practices for the production of fish; review of the generic elements involved in aquaculture systems with examples of aquatic farming; examination of problems related to industry.
567 Biostatistics (3)
Statistical concepts and methods for biologists, design of experiments for computer analysis by ANOVA, single or multiple regression, principal components. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
570 Biology of Arthropods (4)
Functional morphology, physiology, natural history, and systematics of the arthropods; field/lab emphasis on spiders. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab.
571 Animal Behavior (4)
Mechanisms, development, functional significance, and evolution of behavior; individual research projects, films, and discussions in lab. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
573 Microbial Ecology (4)
Ecology of Archaea and Bacteria. Population and community detection, diversity, and roles in biogeochemical cycling using cultivation and molecular techniques. PREQ: 304 and 413 or 414. COREQ: 573 Lab. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
576 Contemporary Fisheries (4)
Biological concepts and alternative management practices involved in the protection, conservation, restoration, augmentation, and cultivation of fisheries resources. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
589 Cooperative Education in Biology (3, R6)
PREQ: Minimum of 9 hours of graduate courses with at least a B average and approval of department head, advisor, and cooperative education coordinator. Only 3 hours apply toward degree. S/U grading.
593 Advanced Studies in Biology (1-6, R12)
PREQ: Permission of department head.
612 Principles of Chemical Ecology (3)
Biochemistry, physiology, and function of secondary compounds stressing alkaloids, phenolics, and terpenoids.
613 Molecular Biology (3)
Principles of molecular/cellular biology for secondary teachers.
614 Principles of Chemical Ecology Laboratory (2)
Techniques for isolating, identifying, and studying biological functions of alkaloids, phenolics, and terpenoids. 6 Lab.
632 Biogeography (3)
Plant and animal distribution; ecological and historical factors contributing to distribution of the earth's biota.
672 Ichthyology (4)
Systematics, life history, ecology, and identification of groups of fishes; collection of local fishes. 2 Lecture, 6 Lab/field.
693 Topics in Biology (1-6, R12 )
PREQ: Permission of department head.
694 Topics in Biology (1-6, R12)
PREQ: Permission of department head. S/U grading.
697 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology (2)
An introduction to teaching methods, experimental design, and methods of computer literature searching and internet access.
699 Thesis (3, R12)
Only 6 semester hours may be applied toward degree.
779 Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option (1, R10)
See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the graduate catalog. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program. S/U grading.
799 Continuing Research—Thesis Option (2, R24)
See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the graduate catalog. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. PREQ: Student must be enrolled in a thesis program. S/U grading.
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