Apr 16, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Art

  
  • ART 4852 - Senior Studio (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Capstone Experience
    Senior Studio is the capstone studio experience for BFA Studio Art majors. This course carries on and brings to resolution the conceptual, technical and studio practices begun in Studio Seminar III. Students will demonstrate an emerging intellectual, visual and technical maturity by producing a body of work for exhibition. Students will also write process statements and deliver a series of oral presentations critically analyzing their works in progress. This course addresses issues relevant to becoming a professional artist. A committee of three faculty members will evaluate each student’s work. Studio six hours.
    Prerequisite: ART 4351 .
  
  • ART 4900 - Internship: Field Experience (1-12)


    When Offered: Summer Session
    GEN ED: Capstone Experience
    An on-the-job experience with artists, museums, galleries, and other businesses related to the promotion of professions in the arts and cultural sector.
    Graded on an S/U basis.

Astronomy

  
  • AST 1001 - Introductory Astronomy I - The Solar System (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Voyages Through the Cosmos”)
    Topics to be covered include constellations, telescopes, the sun and moon, planets, asteroids, comets, the origin of the solar system and the search for extra-terrestrial life. The laboratory includes visual observations and electronic imaging of astronomical objects as well as a field trip to Appalachian’s Dark Sky Observatory. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • AST 1002 - Introductory Astronomy II - Stars and Galaxies (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Voyages Through the Cosmos”)
    A study of astronomical objects located beyond our solar system. Topics to be covered include the structure and evolution of the stars, pulsars, black holes, gaseous nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, quasars and the structure of evolution of the Universe. Night observations of these types of objects will be made. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: AST 1001 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • AST 1011 - Introductory Astronomy I - The Solar System Lab (1)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Voyages Through the Cosmos”)
    Includes visual observations and electronic imaging of astronomical objects as well as a field trip to Appalachian’s Dark Sky Observatory. Laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: 3 credit hours of AST 1001  transferred from another institution.
  
  • AST 1012 - Introductory Astronomy II - Stars and Galaxies Lab (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Voyages Through the Cosmos”)
    Night observations of stars, gaseous nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies will be made as part of a study of astronomical objects located beyond our solar system. Laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisites: AST 1001  and 3 credit hours of AST 1002  transferred from another institution.
  
  • AST 1050 - Astrobiology: Exploring Life in the Universe (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    This course will introduce students to the field of astrobiology – the scientific search for life in the Universe. This interdisciplinary course will include aspects of the fields of astronomy, biology, physics, geology and chemistry, as well as history and social interest in the human condition. Topics will include (although not be limited to) the origin of life in the Universe; the evolution of life on Earth; current science missions on searching for life; the search for extraterrestrial intelligence; and human exploration beyond our planet. All topics will stem from a scientific basis, integrating relevant historical and contemporary social and cultural issues. Lectures will be a mix of slides and video, discussion, and student-led presentation of astrobiology in the news.
    Credit for AST 1001  or AST 1002  recommended but not required.
  
  • AST 1530-1531 - Selected Topics (1-4)


    When Offered: On Demand
  
  • AST 2001 - Observational Astronomy (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    An introduction to the operation of astronomical instruments and to the acquisition and analysis of astronomical data. Topics to be covered will include, among others, astronomical coordinates and time systems, planning of observational programs, telescope and instrumentation operation and basic digital image analysis. Observations will be conducted at the campus observatory, emphasizing the use of the techniques studied in the lecture. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: AST 1002 .
  
  • AST 2300 - Public and School Outreach in Astronomy (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    The student will participate in astronomy outreach events presented at the Dark Sky Observatory, the campus observatory, and at local schools and parks.  This will include involvement in the events (explaining astronomy to the public or school audience), and preparation for the events (learning to set up small telescopes and prepare the DSO Visitor Center for the event). Other activities may include visits to regional science museums. 
    Course may be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours.
    Prerequisite: AST 1002  or consent of instructor.
  
  • AST 3001 - Techniques in Astronomical Photometry (3)


    When Offered: Spring. Even-numbered years
    A study of advanced techniques of modern astronomical photometry. Lecture topics include solid state (CCD) imaging hardware, image processing software and techniques, filters and color systems, and CCD aperture photometry. Observations will be conducted at the campus observatory, emphasizing the use of the techniques studied in the lecture. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: AST 2001 .
  
  • AST 3002 - Techniques in Astronomical Spectroscopy (3)


    When Offered: Spring. Odd-numbered years
    A study of advanced techniques of modern astronomical spectroscopy. Lecture topics include basic and advanced stellar spectrograph designs, stellar spectral classification, and applications of spectroscopic data to the determination of radial velocities and chemical abundances. Observations will be conducted at the campus observatory, emphasizing the use of the techniques studied in the lecture. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: AST 2001 .
  
  • AST 3100 - Astrophysics (3)


    When Offered: Spring. Even-numbered years
    A study of the astrophysical processes which occur in stars, nebulae, and the interstellar medium. Topics to be covered include energy generation and transfer in stars, spectral line formation and stellar structure and evolution.
    Prerequisites: AST 1002 , PHY 1151 , MAT 1120 .
  
  • AST 3120 - Planets and Exoplanets (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    A study of the processes and underlying physics appropriate to planets in our Solar System and around other stars. Topics include components of our Solar System, orbital dynamics, thermodynamics and energy transport, planetary atmospheres, surfaces, and interiors, as well as minor bodies such as comets and asteroids.
    Prerequisites: AST 1002 , PHY 1151 MAT 1120 .
  
  • AST 3130 - Binary and Variable Stars (3)


    When Offered: Spring. Odd-numbered years
    An introduction to the nature of binary stars and stars that are intrinsically variable.  The work on binaries will emphasize eclipsing binaries, and the student will use light curve synthesis programs to model the astrophysical properties of the member stars. Various classes of variable stars will be studied, including their observational properties and how they fit into our understanding of stellar evolution as well as their application as standard candles for determining distances to clusters and galaxies.
    Prerequisite: AST 1002 .
  
  • AST 3140 - Star Formation (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    This class will cover key aspects of how stars form in the Galaxy, from the basic physical and molecular processes during stellar core formation, to young stellar environments, protoplanetary disks and envelopes, and planet formation. The course will include discussion of the state-of-the-art in astronomical observations, including astrochemistry. Exoplanetary systems will also be discussed in the context of the variety of stellar systems supporting planets, and how protostellar and protoplanetary environments across the Galaxy shed light on the solar system’s evolution. Topics will be made relevant to the current state-of-the-art via supplemental reading, including research papers and new discoveries.
    Prerequisites: AST 1002 , PHY 1151 , MAT 1120 .
  
  • AST 3200 - Astromechanics (2)


    When Offered: On Demand
    An introduction to classical and modern techniques in the study of orbiting celestial bodies. Lecture topics will include the solution of the 2-body problem with applications to comet orbits, the restricted 3-body problem, and solutions to the n-body problem. Lecture two hours.
    Prerequisites: PHY 1103  or PHY 1150 ; and MAT 1120 .
  
  • AST 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)


    When Offered: On Demand
    Selected topics courses may be taught on any of a number of special and current topics in astronomy. For instance, Robotic Exploration of the Solar System; Supernovae; Neutron Stars and Black Holes.
    Prerequisites: AST 1001  and AST 1002 .
  
  • AST 3560 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    The student will participate in on-going faculty-directed research. This will include involvement in the solution of a theoretical problem or in experimental work such as the design of an experiment or experimental apparatus, acquisition of data, and/or data reduction and analysis. This course is required for students planning to graduate with departmental honors. For honors credit, the work must also include presentation of the results in a scholarly publication or at a professional meeting.
    Course may be repeated for a total credit of four semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
  
  • AST 4510 - Senior Honors Research and Thesis (1-3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    Independent in-depth research and preparation of a thesis on a significant topic in astronomy, directed by a member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty. A thesis is presented orally and in writing to the department. The course grade is determined by the thesis advisor and the departmental honors committee.
    Prerequisites: AST 3560  or equivalent, GPA of at least 3.45 overall and in physics and astronomy courses, approval of proposed research topic and methods by the departmental honors committee, and assignment of research thesis advisor during the semester prior to enrollment in this course. Required for graduation with honors in physics.

Athletic Training

  
  • A T 1600 - Introduction to Athletic Training (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    An introductory course to athletic training. Topics covered include an introduction to the profession and educational process, safety in the training room, musculoskeletal and surface anatomy, sports medicine terminology, injury recognition and basic evaluation, use of therapeutic modalities, and rehabilitation techniques. Lecture three hours.
  
  • A T 1800 - Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory I (2)


    When Offered: Spring
    A guided, practical clinical experience for the entry level athletic training student. Experiences will include, but not be limited to, general athletic training room operation and instruction and application of cryotherapy, thermotherapy, flexibility, wellness and environmental screening techniques, and prophylactic taping. Clinical education experience two hours.
    Prerequisite: acceptance into the CAATE accredited Athletic Training program.
  
  • A T 2100 - Emergent Care Strategies (2)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    This seminar course should be taken by students in their second year of the athletic training program. Course content will focus on fabrication of protective equipment, spinal injuries and management, emergency planning, and will supplement the learning experience gained from clinical work.
    Prerequisite: A T 1600  and A T 1800 .
  
  • A T 2300 - Manual Evaluation Techniques of Joint Movement (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    The course covers the body’s response to injury/illness, soft tissue and bony palpation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, posture evaluation, and gait analysis. It will provide a foundation for future courses in injury/illness evaluation and management. Hands-on practice with movement assessment techniques and cadaver dissection is provided. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisites: A T 1600  and A T 1800 .
  
  • A T 2400 - Medical Conditions and Disabilities (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    A course designed to expand on the knowledge gained in E S 2032 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) . This course will also focus on the application of anatomy and physiology to the pathogenesis of disease and disabilities as they relate to allied health professionals. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisites: A T 1600 , A T 2300  and E S 2032 .
  
  • A T 2600 - Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory II (2)


    When Offered: Fall
    A guided, practical clinical experience for the second semester athletic training student. Experiences will include, but not be limited to, instruction in and the application of techniques used to assess joint movement and function. Clinical education experience two hours.
    Prerequisites: A T 1600  and A T 1800 . Corequisite: E S 2031 .
  
  • A T 2700 - Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory III (2)


    When Offered: Spring
    A guided, practical clinical experience for the third semester athletic training student. Experiences will include, but not be limited to, instruction in and the application of techniques used to assess joint movement and function and therapeutic modalities. Clinical education experience two hours.
    Prerequisite: A T 2600 .
  
  • A T 3000 - Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory IV (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    A guided, practical clinical experience for the fourth semester athletic training student. Experiences will include, but not be limited to, instruction in and the application of techniques used to evaluate injuries/illness. Clinical education experience three hours.
    Prerequisite: A T 2700 .
  
  • A T 3010 - Therapeutic Medications in the Rehabilitation Sciences (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    A problem-based learning class that will provide an understanding of pharmacologic applications and governing pharmacy regulations relevant to the rehabilitation sciences. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisite E S 2032 .
  
  • A T 3215 - Athletic Training Clinical Organization and Administration (2)


    When Offered: Spring
    A course focusing on the organizational and administrative components of an athletic training program including those pertaining to: a) facility design; b) health care; c) financial management; d) training room management; e) use of computers in the training room; and f) public relations.
  
  • A T 3400 - Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory V (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    A guided, practical clinical experience for the fifth semester athletic training student. Experiences will include, but not be limited to, instruction in and the application of techniques used to evaluate and rehabilitate injuries/illness. Clinical education experience three hours.
    Prerequisite: A T 3000 .
  
  • A T 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
    May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Approved contract required.
  
  • A T 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)


    When Offered: On Demand
  
  • A T 3600 - Orthopedic Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis I (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    An advanced course in orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis. The course will include introductory material related to orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis and in-depth investigation of the foot and ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder. Hands-on practice with orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnostic procedures is provided. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisite: A T 2300 .
  
  • A T 3610 - Therapeutic Modalities and Intervention Strategies I (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
    The course covers the physical basis and physiological effects of agents, modalities, and alternative intervention strategies used in the treatment of injuries to an active population. The emphasis will be on establishing a theoretical foundation for selecting a treatment protocol for an injury. Hands-on practice with equipment is provided. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: A T 1600 , E S 2031 , and R C 2001  or its equivalent.
  
  • A T 3615 - Orthopedic Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis II (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    The student will have the opportunity to build on knowledge acquired in A T 3600 . In-depth investigation of orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis of the upper extremity, abdomen, lumbar, thoracic, cervical spine, and head and face will be included. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisite: A T 3600 .
  
  • A T 3620 - Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercises I (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    The course covers the principles of conditioning and rehabilitative exercises. Topics for discussion include the five principles of rehabilitation, principles of exercise progression, cardiovascular and muscular conditioning, aquatic exercise, plyometric exercise, and isokinetic testing. Hands-on practice with equipment is provided. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisite: A T 2300 .
  
  • A T 3625 - Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercises II (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    The student will build on knowledge acquired in A T 3620 . In-depth investigation of anatomically based rehabilitation techniques, criteria for return to activity, and basics of surgical procedures will be included. Hands-on practice with equipment is provided. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisite: A T 3620 . Corequisite: A T 3615 .
  
  • A T 4000 - Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory VI (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    A guided, practical experience for advanced level athletic training students. Experiences will include, but not be limited to, organization and administration within medical settings, general medical experience, and evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries/ illnesses. Clinical education experience four hours.
    May be repeated for a total credit of eight semester hours.
    Prerequisite: A T 3400 .
  
  • A T 4025 - Therapeutic Modalities and Intervention Strategies II (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    The course covers nutritional, psychosocial, and complementary and alternative strategies used in the treatment of the injuries incurred by physically active populations. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: A T 3600 , A T 3610 , A T 3620 , and P H 1105 .
  
  • A T 4030 - Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Capstone Experience
    A course designed for senior athletic training students. Discussion topics will include developing clinical research questions, assessing research study design, understanding statistical analyses, interpreting peer-reviewed manuscripts, and conducting systematic reviews of literature. These skills will be applied as they relate to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: A T 3615 , A T 3625 , and A T 4025 .

Biology

  
  • BIO 1103 - Global Climate Change and Earth’s Life (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Global Environmental Change”)
    A course examining the effects of global climate change on earth’s organisms. Lecture combines biological concepts with current knowledge and predictions to provide a broad introduction to key changes possible in earth’s biota in a future world. Laboratory provides a hands-on approach to investigating climate change questions. Submission of online essays, group discussions and summary reports from laboratory experiments required. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
  
  • BIO 1201 - Biology in Society I (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Biology in Society”)
    This lecture course was designed for non-majors and is ideal for students that want to satisfy their interests and natural curiosity about biological systems, but whose primary educational interests lie elsewhere. We will explore the biological basis of relevant societal topics like diet and nutrition, diseases like diabetes and cancer, beneficial versus pathogenic microbes, and stem cell therapies. Our discussions will delve into life at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels while focusing on the practical impact biology has on our lives. This course is offered as part of the “Biology in Society” theme in the General Education Science Inquiry perspective. In order to satisfy this theme, students must take BIO 1201, BIO 1202 , and BIO 1203  for a total of eight credit hours. Students may take BIO 1201 and BIO 1202  in either order and must take BIO 1203  in conjunction with either BIO 1201 or BIO 1202 . Lecture three hours.
    BIO 1201 WILL NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR BIO 1801  FOR SCIENCE MAJORS.
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 1202 - Biology in Society II (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Themes: “Biology in Society”)
    This lecture course was designed for non-majors and is ideal for students that want to satisfy their interests and natural curiosity about biological systems, but whose primary educational interests lie elsewhere. We will explore the biological basis of relevant societal topics like the sixth extinction event, conservation ecology, human populations and evolution, and genetically modified organisms used for food, fuel, and remediation. Our discussions will delve into life at organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels while focusing on the practical impact biology has on our lives. This course is offered as part of the “Biology in Society” theme in the General Education Science Inquiry perspective. In order to satisfy this theme, students must take BIO 1201 , BIO 1202, and BIO 1203  for a total of eight credit hours. Students may take BIO 1201  and BIO 1202 in either order and must take BIO 1203  in conjunction with either BIO 1201  or BIO 1202. Lecture three hours.
    BIO 1202 WILL NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR BIO 1802  FOR SCIENCE MAJORS.
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 1203 - Biology in Society Laboratory (2)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Themes: “Biology in Society”)
    This lab course was designed for non-majors and will examine current research projects in the ASU Biology Department, ranging from molecular genetics to ecosystem ecology, as well as explore the biological and ecological diversity of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. This lab experience consists of 50 contact hours and is composed of in-lab and online exercises. It is offered as part of the “Biology in Society” theme in the General Education Science Inquiry perspective. In order to satisfy this theme, students must take BIO 1201 , BIO 1202 , and BIO 1203 for a total of eight credit hours. Students may take BIO 1201  and BIO 1202  in any order and must take BIO 1203 in conjunction with either BIO 1201  or BIO 1202 .
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 1204 - Biology in Society I Laboratory (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Themes: “Biology in Society”)
    This course is offered only under special circumstances to students who require a one-credit hour lab course primarily to satisfy the eight-credit hour requirement of the Biology in Society theme in the General Education Science Inquiry perspective. In this course, students will complete one-half of BIO 1203 , specifically the in-lab exercises that examine current research projects in the ASU Biology Department. This course maps to the lecture course BIO 1201 . Students who require a one-credit hour lab course that maps to the BIO 1202  lecture course should take BIO 1205 . Students who require a two-credit hour lab course should take BIO 1203 . Students may take either BIO 1204 or BIO 1205  but not both. The combination of BIO 1204 and BIO 1205  is not an acceptable substitute for BIO 1203 , and this combination will not count for BIO 1203  credit. Please contact the General Biology Program Director for assistance with registration.
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 1205 - Biology in Society II Laboratory (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Themes: “Biology in Society”)
    This course is offered only under special circumstances to students who require a one-credit hour lab course primarily to satisfy the eight-credit hour requirement of the Biology in Society theme in the General Education Science Inquiry perspective. In this course, students will complete one-half of BIO 1203 , specifically the in-lab exercises that examine current research projects in the ASU Biology Department. This course maps to the lecture course BIO 1202 . Students who require a one-credit hour lab course that maps to the BIO 1201  lecture course should take BIO 1204 . Students who require a two-credit hour lab course should take BIO 1203 . Students may take either BIO 1204  or BIO 1205 but not both. The combination of BIO 1204  and BIO 1205 is not an acceptable substitute for BIO 1203 , and this combination will not count for BIO 1203  credit. Please contact the General Biology Program Director for assistance with registration.
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 1801 - Biological Concepts I (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    This course will investigate the history of science and the scientific method, the chemical basis of life, cell biology, bioenergetics, DNA structure and function, as well as general and molecular genetics. The course will cover the evolutionary basis of life and the application of evolutionary theories to the study of life. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    UNLESS NOTED, BIO 1801 IS THE MINIMUM PREREQUISITE FOR ALL BIO COURSES NUMBERED 2000 AND ABOVE.
    Corequisite: CHE 1101 .
  
  • BIO 1802 - Biological Concepts II (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    The course will cover the development and application of evolutionary theory to the study of organismal biology. Course material will include discussions of the classification and evolutionary relationships of the domains of life, principles of plant and animal physiology, and overviews of population biology and ecology. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    ALL BIOLOGY MAJORS MUST COMPLETE BIO 1801  & BIO 1802 BEFORE TAKING ANY OTHER BIOLOGY COURSE FOR THE MAJOR.
    Prerequisite: BIO 1801  with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher.
  
  • BIO 2000 - Introduction to Botany (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    Survey of the major topics in plant biology including physiology, morphology, ecology, evolution, aspects of plant diversity and water relations in plants. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors.
  
  • BIO 2001 - Introduction to Zoology (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    Integrated and phylogenetic study of the animal kingdom. The basic biological problems facing animals will be considered in the context of morphology and evolutionary history. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors.
  
  • BIO 2012 - Introduction to Evolutionary Biology (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    An introduction to the study of evolution including a summary of the stratigraphic record, an historical summary of the earth and its major floral and faunal groups, a review of major contributions to evolutionary theory, and a summary of the factors thought to cause evolutionary change. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  and BIO 1802 .
  
  • BIO 2200 - Human Microbiology (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    The main objective of this course is to present the basic principles of microbiology and the nature of microbial diseases to students pursuing health-related fields. The course will focus on microorganisms which are pathogenic to humans, the diseases they cause and the treatment and prevention of those diseases. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Note: BIO 2200 is not open to students undertaking a Biology major or minor for credit.
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “B-” (2.7) in CHE 1102  and CHE 1120 .
  
  • BIO 2400 - Genetics (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    This course will cover aspects of transmission genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics and the importance of genetics to an understanding of evolution and population dynamics. The genetics of viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes will be studied. Lecture three hours.
    Students cannot receive credit for both BIO 2400 and BIO 2700 .
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801 , CHE 1102 , and MAT 1025 . BIO 1802  required for Biology majors. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 2410 - Genetics Laboratory (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    Laboratory investigations of genetic systems in plants, animals, and fungi. Laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 2400  or BIO 2700 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors.
  
  • BIO 2600 - Cell Biology (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    Cell biology provides an opportunity to discover in detail the inner workings of cells. Discussion topics include biomolecules, bioenergetics, organization, movement and regulation as well as the intercellular interactions. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisite: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors, and CHE 1102 .
  
  • BIO 2610 - Cell Biology Laboratory (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    Laboratory exercises will provide an opportunity to experience how scientists learn about cells. Experiments will use modern techniques to probe cellular structure, composition and function. Laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisite: MAT 1025  or equivalent. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 2600 .
  
  • BIO 2700 - Human Genetics (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    This course examines the principles of genetics from a human perspective. The history of genetic thought will be discussed, as well as pedigree analysis, genetics of human disease, human population genetics, and selected topics on the Human Genome project, behavior, and multifactorial traits.
    Students cannot receive credit for both BIO 2400  and BIO 2700.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801 , CHE 1102 , and MAT 1025 . BIO 1802 also required for Biology majors.
  
  • BIO 2800 - Biotechnology and Society (3)


    When Offered: Spring. Alternate years
    A look at how the recent advances in biotechnology affect society and individuals. Special emphasis is placed on the possibilities that biotechnology brings and the decisions it forces on society. Topics include reproductive technology, population problems, extending life, considerations of the ever-changing definition of death, genetic testing and screening, ecological problems, and others as new technological advances develop.
    Prerequisite: at least one course in biology, sociology, or ethics.
  
  • BIO 3301 - Human Systems Physiology (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
    A study of the fundamental principles of human physiology with an emphasis on systemic function. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors, one semester of organic chemistry (CHE 2201  or CHE 2101 ); and R C 2001  or its equivalent. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 3302 - Ecology (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    A study of the interaction of organisms with their environment. Principles discussed will include natural selection and adaptation, population growth and regulation, interspecific interactions, including competition, predation, parasite-host relationships and mutualism, the structure and function of communities and ecosystems, geographical ecology, and human impacts on the biosphere. STT 2810  recommended. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 3304 - Systematic Botany (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    This course begins with the study of plant structure, learning about form and function. Both past and current methods of classification and their theoretical frameworks will be explored. Throughout the semester, in both lecture and lab/field, the tremendous diversity of land plants and the tools used to reconstruct the evolutionary history of plants will be examined. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisite: BIO 2000  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • BIO 3308 - Microbiology (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    Introduction to the biology of microorganisms, including phylogeny and diversity, growth, metabolism, and genetics. A main objective is to gain appreciation and understanding of diversity and ubiquity of microorganisms. The course also considers the role of microorganisms in human’s lives, from ways in which they have shaped our environment to direct microbe-human interactions. The laboratory introduces basic techniques of pure culture work, enrichments and isolation, and experimentation with microorganisms.
    Prerequisites: CHE 1101 /CHE 1110 , CHE 1102 /CHE 1120 , BIO 1801  and either BIO 2400 , BIO 2600  or BIO 2700 .
  
  • BIO 3310 - Marine Sciences (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    A study of the diverse marine habitats throughout the world and the organisms found within these habitats. Various aspects of the cellular, molecular, and developmental biology of marine organisms will be studied. The laboratory will examine selected marine invertebrates and vertebrates will include experimental manipulations. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors.
  
  • BIO 3312 - Environmental Studies (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
    An in-depth study of environmental problems from a systems/ecological perspective, with emphasis on the scientific basis of the problems and solutions. Topics will vary by semester but will generally include population growth; mineral water and wildlife resources; energy resources; and waste and pollution. Involves significant written assignments. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1802  and R C 2001  or its equivalent.
  
  • BIO 3313 - Global Change Ecology (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
    This course explores the causes and consequences of anthropogenic global change with a particular emphasis on key ecological processes. We will explore global changes in biogeochemistry, climate, biodiversity, and land cover. Students will use the scientific literature and laboratory experiences to better understand global environmental datasets and their interactions. Students will develop an understanding of the ecological underpinnings of global changes, and explore consequences as well as potential mitigation strategies. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1802  and R C 2001  or its equivalent.
  
  • BIO 3314 - Comparative Vertebrate Zoology (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
    The origin, evolution, anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and natural history of vertebrates. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors, and R C 2001  or its equivalent.
  
  • BIO 3315 - Conservation Biology (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
    This course will introduce students to the foundations, key concepts, and current topics in Conservation Biology. Students will be exposed to different concepts of biodiversity, gain an appreciation of threats to biodiversity at scales ranging from local to global, and learn about the role of state and federal agencies, non-government organizations and other stakeholders in the struggle to preserve the natural resources of an increasingly populous earth. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801 , BIO 1802 , and R C 2001  or its equivalent.
  
  • BIO 3320 - Air Pollution Effects on Plants and People (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    An in-depth study of the causes and consequences of air pollution throughout the world, including acidic deposition, particulates, visibility problems, and gaseous pollutants such as oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, fluorides, ozone, PAN, and carbon dioxide. The sources of these pollutants and their biological effects will be discussed, as well as their interactions with global climate change. Lecture three hours; will include field trips to experimental sites.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1201  and BIO 1202 , and junior level standing. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors.
  
  • BIO 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    A supervised experience in the instructional process at the University level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
    May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
    Prerequisite: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors and junior or senior standing.
  
  • BIO 3521 - Secondary Science Field Experience (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    A supervised experience in the instructional process at the secondary school level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
    May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
    Prerequisite: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors, junior or senior standing. Required of all teacher-licensure candidates in biology.
  
  • BIO 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)


    When Offered: On Demand
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors.
  
  • BIO 3800 - Molecular Biology (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
    A study of the basic molecular processes and critical recombinant DNA technologies. This includes: structure and general features of the biological information molecules DNA, RNA and proteins; DNA replication and repair processes; RNA synthesis and processing; protein synthesis and regulation; and basic recombinant DNA technology. The laboratory will include: DNA isolation techniques; restriction analysis; construction of a recombinant DNA molecule and cloning; DNA-DNA hybridization; in vitro translation and analysis of the protein; PCR amplification of DNA; DNA sequencing and analysis; and the introduction to computer analysis of DNA, RNA and proteins. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors, one semester of organic chemistry; and R C 2001  or its equivalent. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • BIO 4001 - Developmental Biology (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    An exploration of the molecular and cellular principles underlying the control of embryonic development. This course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the molecular and cellular processes controlling animal development and the role that tinkering with these molecular mechanisms likely played in the evolution of metazoan diversity. There will be an emphasis on the experimental techniques used to gain this understanding and the class will incorporate recently published research into a cohesive understanding of the molecular mechanisms of development. Topics include: a general introduction to development; Drosophila developmental genetics; master control genes; vertebrate patterning; stem cells; and evolution and development.
    Students may not receive credit for both BIO 3309 and BIO 4001.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2600  and either BIO 2400  or BIO 2700 .
  
  • BIO 4011 - Honors Developmental Biology Seminar (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    An exploration of the current primary literature relating to the molecular and cellular principles underlying the control of embryonic development. This seminar is designed to introduce the student to critically reading the current scientific primary literature. The presentations will also provide the student the opportunity to become familiar with some of the recent advances and important molecular and cellular experimental techniques currently being used in the field of Developmental Biology. The term paper associated with the seminar will be in the form of a review article focusing on some aspect of the cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling embryonic development and will also require the student to become more familiar with the current primary literature. May be taken for Honors credit or by permission of instructor.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2600  and either BIO 2400  or BIO 2700 . Co-requisite: BIO 4001 Developmental Biology .
  
  • BIO 4240 - Aquatic Biology (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    This course will introduce students to the foundations, key concepts and current topics in freshwater, estuarine, marine and groundwater biology, ecology and management. Students will learn about how these ecosystems are tied to all of earth’s life forms and ecosystems as well as humanity’s role in global water cycles. Laboratory sessions will be used to develop computer, bench and field skills key to the study of aquatic ecosystems. Students will learn from and interact with personnel from state and federal resource-management agencies, non-government organizations and other stakeholders and develop skills essential to a career as an aquatic scientist. Lecture three hours. Lab three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 3302  or permission of the instructor. [Dual-listed with BIO 5240.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4255 - Ethnobotany: Plants, People, and Culture (4)


    When Offered: On Demand
    Ethnobotany is a multidisciplinary field that investigates the relations of people to local plant populations. This course will provide a broad overview of the field, introducing students to methods of data collection and classic topics in the discipline, such as the use of plants as food, as medicine, in ritual, and in manufacture. This course will challenge students to think critically about the process of knowledge formation and the phenomenological encounter with the environment. In required lab sections, students will gain practical experience in plant identification, manufacturing processes, sensory ecology, and local “folk” knowledge of plants. Lecture three hours, nine laboratory sessions of three hours.
    Students who have previously received credit for ANT 4256  may not enroll in or receive credit for ANT 4255  or BIO 4255.
    (Same as ANT 4255 .)
  
  • BIO 4375 - Bacterial Pathogenesis (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    This course is designed to explore the ongoing battle between humans and pathogenic bacteria at a molecular level.  We will study new approaches to understanding bacterial infections, generation and spread of antibiotic resistance, ways bacteria evade the immune system, genetic regulation of virulence factors, and molecular mechanisms of invasion of the human body. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 2600  and BIO 3308 . [Dual-listed with BIO 5375.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the instructor.
  
  • BIO 4501 - Independent Research (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Capstone Experience
    A capstone experience in designing and conducting an independent research project. Students will report the results of their study in the form of a paper appropriate for publication in a scientific journal and will present a public seminar on their research.
    Prerequisites: senior standing, completion of a junior writing course, and permission of the instructor.
  
  • BIO 4513 - Plant Molecular Biology (4)


    When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
    A study of molecular aspects of plant life, examining features that distinguish plants from other organisms on a cellular and molecular level. The laboratory introduces methods and applications of modern plant science and biotechnology. Students should be familiar with the basic concepts of molecular biology and plant genetics and have some experience in molecular laboratory techniques. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 3800  or permission of the instructor. [Dual-listed with BIO 5513.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4518 - Honors Research (3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    Initiation of a research project in the laboratory, field, or classroom under the supervision of a biology faculty member. At least one semester prior to the start of the research project, the student must formally confer with a thesis advisor and must also submit and have approved a formal research proposal.
    Prerequisite: admission to the Biology Honors Program.
  
  • BIO 4519 - Biology Honors Thesis (3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Capstone Experience
    Work, under the supervision of a biology faculty member, on the project begun in BIO 4518 - Honors Research (3) . An oral report on the project will be presented in a public seminar. A written thesis will be approved by a committee comprised, at minimum, of the thesis advisor and another faculty member.
    (Note: If a student is using the Biology Honors Thesis to fulfill the requirements for University Honors, one member of the committee must be from outside the Department of Biology.) A student who completes the thesis with a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher will be eligible for “Honors in Biology.”
    Prerequisite: BIO 4518  with a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher.
  
  • BIO 4550 - Nature Study (3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    Study of common plants and animals with emphasis on ecology, collecting techniques and identification. Designed for students with limited biology backgrounds. Not open to biology majors for credit.
    [Dual-listed with BIO 5505.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4551 - Ornithology (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    The morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology and identification of birds. Extended field trips to a variety of habitats will be arranged. Lecture and laboratory will emphasize techniques of observing, recording and analyzing data using a research project format. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5551.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department. Early morning field trips are required.
  
  • BIO 4552 - Entomology (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    A study of the insects, including relevant anatomy for identification and physiology for function, with a special emphasis on the ecological roles of insects and their interaction with other organisms. Evolutionary relationships with related arthropods are also covered. Basic taxonomy of the major insect groups is addressed with a required insect collection, which teaches collecting and preservation techniques. Students are involved in basic experimentation that allows for investigating this very diverse animal group. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual listed with BIO 5552.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4555 - Plant Physiology (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    A study of the basic principles of plant physiology and fundamental processes such as cell properties, water relations, growth, photosynthesis, respiration, and mineral nutrition. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors,  CHE 1101 , CHE 1110  and CHE 1102 , CHE 1120 . CHE 2201  and CHE 2203  are strongly recommended. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .) [Dual-listed with BIO 5555.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4556 - Mycology (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    An investigation of the fungi with particular reference to the techniques of working with these organisms. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5556.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4557 - Ichthyology (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    This course focuses on the ecology, evolution and diversity of fishes. Aspects of fish physiology and behavior will also be covered along with important conservation issues. In the laboratory, students will have the opportunity to learn how to identify major groups of fishes with emphasis on freshwater species. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual listed with BIO 5557.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4558 - Taxonomy of the Fleshy Fungi (3)


    When Offered: Fall. On Demand
    An in-depth study of the fleshy fungi (mushrooms [agarics], chanterelles, hydnums, polypores, and corals) with an emphasis on morphology, systematics, and ecology. Methods of collection, macroscopic and microscopic dissection, identification, and preservation are covered. Lecture two hours, and laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5558.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department. Field trips are required.
  
  • BIO 4559 - Mammalogy (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    The natural history, distribution, adaptations, taxonomy and economic importance of mammals. Field trips and visits to zoos will be arranged. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5559.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4560 - Herpetology (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    The history, morphology, systematics, physiology, and distribution of amphibians and reptiles. Methods of collecting, storing, studying and identifying specimens as well as behavioral aspects of species in their natural habitats will be covered. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5560.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department. Field trips will be required.
  
  • BIO 4563 - Biology of Aging (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    General study of biological/physiological changes over time in the structure and function of the systems of organisms with emphasis on the human body. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5563.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4564 - Microscopy (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    A study of the principles and techniques of biological microscopy. Lectures include discussions on preparative techniques for various types of bioimaging, the optical theories behind the imaging technologies, and the structure and function of cellular organelles. Laboratories examine practical techniques of tissue preparation for various kinds of microscopy, the effective use of various types of microscopes, and the interpretation of data obtained from various imaging systems. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5564.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4567 - Lichenology (3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    A study of the morphology, diversity, evolution, ecology, physiology, and chemistry of lichens as well as their significance as biological indicators. Lecture two hours, and laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5567.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department. Field trips are required.
  
  • BIO 4568 - Immunology (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    A study of the immune system with emphasis on cellular interactions involved in the generation of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. Lecture includes discussions on inflammation, antibody diversity, tissue transplantation, and immunopathologies. Laboratories examine lymphoid tissue organization, lymphocyte function, and antibody-antigen reactions with emphasis on clinical application. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 2400 . [Dual-listed with BIO 5568.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4569 - Invertebrate Zoology (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    Students will be introduced to the 34 extant major and minor invertebrate phyla which make up 99% of the Earth’s named animal species and virtually 100% of those animals yet undiscovered. The intriguing natural history, symmetry and development, mode of locomotion, nutrition, reproduction, and primary environments of the invertebrates will be discussed. Labs will emphasize invertebrate habitats, field collection, phylogenetic relationships as well as ecological and physiological adaptations and examination of major morphological characteristics. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours with required field trips.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5569.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4570 - Parasitology (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    A survey of protistan, helminthic and arthropod parasites with emphasis on organisms of medical and veterinary importance. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5570.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
  
  • BIO 4571 - Plant-Insect Interactions in Terrestrial Ecosystems (4)


    When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
    A study of the associations between insects and plants, using lecture, class discussions and laboratory exercises. Lecture topics include constraints imposed by plants on herbivorous insects and the strategies insects use to overcome them, pollination biology and ecology and the interplay between biotic and abiotic factors in determining interactions. Laboratory exercises are field-based mini-experiments leading to the development of an individual project with experimentation and paper presentation. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisites: BIO 1801  for non-Biology majors, BIO 1802  for Biology majors. [Dual-listed with BIO 5571.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
 

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