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Biology
Courses: (2006-2007)
BIO 120 General Biology
(3,2,4) A general education course (natural
sciences).
Cell
biology; genetics; ecology; biological evolution and diversity.
Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences.
PREREQ: A minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or SAT
equivalent), or completion of all pre-college curriculum
courses. Fall,
spring, summer.
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BIO 121 Human Systems
(3,0,3) A general education course (natural
sciences).
Nutritional,
circulatory, excretory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine,
reproductive, and developmental systems
emphasizing humans. Not applicable to major or minor in
biological sciences. Spring. PREREQ: A minimum ACT score
of 18 in each division (or SAT equivalent), or completion of all
pre-college curriculum courses.
BIO 121L Human Systems
Laboratory
(0,2,1) Laboratory to accompany BIO 121. Microscopy, anatomy,
and physiology. PREREQ or COREQ: BIO 121
BIO 123 Human Ecology
(3,0,3) A general education course (natural
sciences).
Human
influence and impact on the environment; basic ecological
principles; energy sources and utilization; ethical, economic,
political, and legal aspects of environmental problems and
concerns. Not applicable to major or minor in biological
sciences. PREREQ: A minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or
SAT equivalent), or completion of all pre-college curriculum
courses. Spring.
BIO 125 Biological
Perspective of Wellness (3,0,3) A
general education course (natural sciences).
Core
concepts of structure and function of human systems;
contemporary holistic health attitudes and practices. Not
applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. PREREQ: A
minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or SAT equivalent), or
completion of all pre-college curriculum courses. Fall, spring.
BIO 126 Human Nutrition
(3,0,3) A general education course (natural
sciences).
Human
nutritional requirements; physiology of digestion and
absorption; world food crises; food faddism and miracle diets.
Not applicable to major or minor in biological sciences. PREREQ: A
minimum ACT score of 18 in each division (or SAT equivalent), or
completion of all pre-college curriculum courses. Fall, spring.
BIO 129 Spring Flora of
Kentucky (1 sem. hr.)
Identification
and uses of Kentucky's spring flowering plants. Two weekends
(Saturday and Sunday) of field work. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 120.
BIO 131 Summer Flora of
Kentucky (1 sem. hr.)
Identification
and uses of Kentucky's summer flowering plants. Two weekends
(Saturday and
Sunday) of field work. Summer, on demand. PREREQ: BIO 120.
BIO 150 Introduction to
Biology I (3,0,4) A general education course (natural sciences).
The chemistry of
life; cell structure and function; photosynthesis and
respiration; cellular reproduction and Mendelian genetics;
population genetics, evolution, and speciation. COREQ: BIO
150L. PREREQ or COREQ: CHE 120
BIO 150L Introduction to
Biology I: Laboratory (0,3,0) A
general education course (natural sciences).
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 150. Suggested only for students majoring or
minoring in
biological sciences. COREQ: BIO 150.
BIO 151 Introduction to
Biology II (3,0,5) A general education
course (natural sciences).
Systematics and
diversity of life; organismal systems anatomy and physiology;
interrelationships among organisms and between organisms and
their environment. A general education course (natural sciences)
but suggested only for those students majoring or minoring in
biological sciences. PREREQ: BIO 150 with a “C: or better;
COREQ: BIO 151L
BIO 151L Introduction to
Biology II: Laboratory (0,3,0) A
general education course (natural sciences).
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 151. Suggested only for students majoring or
minoring in biological sciences. COREQ: BIO 151.
BIO 155 Orientation to Biology (1,0,1)
Biology issues and applications,
methodology, career opportunities, and postgraduate options.
Classroom discussions, faculty panels, and written essays. COREQ: BIO 151.
BIO 160 Plants and Human
Cultures (1,4,3)
Plants
and their role in human history and cultures; development of
agriculture; ecological role of plants; plant products (e.g.,
food plants, spices, drugs, fibers, wood, rubber); horticulture;
plants in religion, art, music, literature; vegetation and
people. Fall.
PREREQ: BIO 120.
BIO 202 Microbiology for
Health Professionals (2,4,4)
Bacteriological
techniques; control, epidemiology, and pathogenicity of
microorganism; pathogen-host relationships; disease states.
Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ: one semester of college biology
and one semester of college chemistry (CHE 115 or above) or
consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 202L.
BIO 202L Microbiology for
Health Professionals: Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory to accompany BIO 202. Bacteriological techniques.
COREQ: BIO 202.
BIO 208 Human Anatomy and
Physiology I (3,0,4) A general
education course (natural sciences).
Introduction
to human structure and function. Not applicable to major or
minor in biological
sciences. Fall, summer (on demand) PREREQ: Composite ACT of 19
or any college biology or chemistry course with a grade of C or
better. COREQ: BIO 208L.
BIO 208L Human Anatomy
and Physiology I: Laboratory (0,2,0) A
general education course (natural sciences).
Laboratory to accompany BIO 208. Gross and microscopic
morphology and application of physiological principles. COREQ:
BIO 208.
BIO 209 Human Anatomy and
Physiology II (3,0,4) A general
education course (natural sciences).
Continuation
of BIO 208 with emphasis on structure and function of organ
systems. Students
should complete both BIO 208 and 209 for an overall survey of
human structure and function. Not applicable to major or minor
in biological sciences. Spring, summer (on demand). PREREQ: BIO
208. COREQ: BIO 209L.
BIO 209L Human Anatomy
and Physiology II: Laboratory (0,2,0) A
general education course (natural sciences).
Laboratory to accompany BIO 209. Gross and microscopic
morphology and application of physiological principles. COREQ:
BIO 209.
BIO 211 General Botany
(2,0,4)
Morphology;
taxonomy; physiology; genetics; ecology; evolution. Spring.
PREREQ: BIO150. COREQ: BIO 211L.
BIO 211L General Botany:
Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 211. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 211.
BIO 235 Costa Rican
Natural History (2,3,3) A
general education course (non-western).
Overview of political, ecological,
developmental and cultural interactions. Pre- and
post-Columbian history. Stress on ecological problems and
solutions. Required field trip (lab) over spring break.
BIO 245 Neurobiology (3,0,3)
Application of principles of
organismic, cell, and molecular biology to nervous system
functions. Survey of current scientific literature on
neuronal function and pathology. PREREQ: BIO 150/151
BIO
250 Biological Photography (1,4,3)
Special
photographic techniques applicable in the biological sciences;
micro-, macro-, close-up, telescopic, nature, and time-lapse
photography; digital and film techniques; independent laboratory
work. Spring, odd-numbered years. Not applicable to
major or minor in the Biological Sciences. PREREQ: BIO
151-151L.
BIO 255 Biological Literature and Research (3,0,3)
Information retrieval and
presentation, introduction to biological literature.
Scientific methodology including research problem selection,
experimental design, literature survey and proposal development.
A course for the sophomore year. PREREQ: BIO 150-151.
BIO
262 Introduction to Tropical Field Studies
(1,10,4)
Biota
of tropical forests and methods of study of tropical
environments. One week on campus and 4 weeks at biological
station in Costa Rica. Summers. PREREQ: BIO 151 and
permission of instructor.
BIO 272 Medical and
Biological Terminology (3,0,3)
Derivatives,
prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Fall. PREREQ: BIO 150 or BIO 208.
BIO 294 Topics:
Biological Sciences (1-3 sem. hrs.)
In-
depth study of specialized subject matter of general interest.
May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Not applicable to
major or minor in biological sciences. Offered on demand. PREREQ:
consent of instructor.
BIO 300 Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy (3,0,5)
Organs
and organ systems of representative vertebrates; phylogentic
relationships among
vertebrate classes. Fall PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 300L.
BIO 300L Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy: Laboratory (0,6,0)
Laboratory to accompany BIO 300. COREQ: BIO 300.
BIO 301 Invertebrate
Zoology (2,0,4)
Classification,
anatomy, physiology, ecology, and preservation of invertebrate
animals. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ:
BIO 301L.
BIO 301L Invertebrate
Zoology: Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 301. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 301.
BIO 302 General
Microbiology (2,0,4)
Microbiological
techniques; classification and morphology of microorganisms;
biochemistry and control of growth; pathogenic microorganisms.
Fall, spring. PREREQ: one semester of college chemistry and BIO
150. COREQ: BIO 302L.
BIO 302L General
Microbiology: Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 206. Microbiological techniques. COREQ: BIO
302.
BIO 303 Vertebrate
Zoology (2,0,4)
Classification,
evolution, life histories, ecology, and distribution of
vertebrates. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151.
COREQ: BIO 303L.
BIO 303L Vertebrate
Zoology: Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 303. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 303.
BIO 304 General Ecology
(3,0,4)
Interrelationships between organisms and their environment.
Fall. PREREQ:
BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 304L.
BIO 304L Ecology Laboratory
(0,3,0)
Sampling techniques, experimental
design, and data analyses in ecological research. Field trips.
Fall. COREQ or PREREQ: BIO 304.
BIO 305 Vertebrate
Embryology (3,0,4)
Principles
and mechanisms of embryonic development. Fall, even-numbered
years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 305L.
BIO 305L Vertebrate
Embryology: Laboratory (0,2,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 305. COREQ: BIO 305.
BIO 308 Plant Systematics
(2,0,4)
Principles
and practices; identification, classification, nomenclature, and
evolution of vascular plants; major plant families of local
flora. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-150L. COREQ: BIO 308L.
BIO 308L Plant
Systematics: Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 308. COREQ: BIO 308.
BIO 309 Plant Ecology
(2,0,3)
Interrelationship
of plants and their environment; classification, distribution,
structure, and analysis of vegetation; plant succession;
ecological methods. Field trips. On demand. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 309L.
BIO 309L Plant Ecology:
Laboratory (0,3,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 309. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 309.
BIO 310 Plant Morphology
(2,0,4)
Structure,
life history, and relationships of representative plants.
Spring, even numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO310L.
BIO 310L Plant
Morphology: Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 310. COREQ: BIO 310.
BIO 311 Mycology
(2,0,3)
Morphology,
identification, evolution, ecology, and culturing techniques of
fungi. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150. COREQ: BIO 311L.
BIO 311L Mycology:
Laboratory (0,2,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 311. COREQ: BIO 311.
BIO 312 Dendrology
(1,0,3)
Identification
and vegetational aspects of woody plants, especially those of
eastern U.S. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 or
BIO 211. COREQ: BIO 312L.
BIO 312L Dendrology:
Laboratory (0,6,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 312. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 312.
BIO 320 Entomology
(2,0,4)
Anatomy,
physiology, ecology, behavior, life cycles, classification, and
economic effects of insects. Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ:
BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 320L.
BIO 320L Entomology:
Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 320. COREQ: BIO 320.
BIO 330 Field Biology
(0,8,4)
Observation,
collection, identification, and preservation of local plants and
animals. Field trips. Summer, on demand. PREREQ: BIO 150-151.
BIO 342 Biometry (3,0,3)
Statistical
techniques for biological sciences. Fundamental
experimental design, exploratory data analysis, parametric and
non-parametric tests, and selected multivariate procedures as
applied to biological data. Use of statistical
software. PREREQ: BIO 151-151L and STA 205.
BIO 348
Genetics, Molecular and Cell I (3,0,3)
Essential concepts in genetics,
molecular and cell biology: macromolecules, DNA and chromosomes.
DNA replication, recombination and repair, mitosis and meiosis.
Mendelian genetics, gene expression, structure and function of
cellular organelles. Fall. PREREQ BIO 150-151 and CHE
120-121.
BIO 349
Genetics, Molecular and Cell II (3,0,4)
Applications of knowledge gained in
BIO 348. Human gene therapy, genetically modified organisms, the
biology and genetics of cystic fibrosis, molecular phylogenetics,
bioremediation, fermentation processes, conservation genetics,
and cancer. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 348. COREQ BIO 349L.
BIO 349
Genetics, Molecular and Cell Lab (0,3,0)
Laboratory to accompany BIO 349.
Hands-on experience with basic genetics, molecular, and cell
biology techniques. Spring. COREQ: Bio 349
BIO 352 Genetics
(3,0,4)
Gene
concepts, interactions, and regulation; chromosomes; population
genetics; extra chromosomal inheritance; genetics in human
welfare. Fall, spring. PREREQ: BIO 150-151. COREQ: BIO 352L.
BIO 352L Genetics:
Laboratory (0,2,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 352. COREQ: BIO 352.
BIO 358 Evolution of
Organisms (3,0,3)
Mechanisms;
historical and philosophical perspectives; empirical evidence;
contemporary application. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 and BIO
352.
BIO 360 Biology of the
Cell (3,0,3)
Structure
and function of cellular organelles; role of energy, membranes,
nucleic acids, and proteins in cellular regulation; nature of
nerve impulse. Spring. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 and one year of
college chemistry (with laboratory).
BIO 381 Human Nutrition
and Metabolism (3,0,3)
Biochemistry
and physiology of human nutritional requirements and
deficiencies; current topics in nutrition, including food
faddism, medical nutrition, and the world food crisis. Spring,
even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151 and CHE 310.
BIO
396 Externship: Biological Sciences (1-2 sem. hrs.)
Experiential
learning at institutions, universities, or business specializing
in a biological field. Course may be repeated for new
externship project; up to 4 semester hours may be earned in this
course. For students majoring or minoring in biological or
environmental sciences. Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ:
BIO 150-151 and consent of instructor before registration.
BIO 396 Practicum:
Veterinary Medicine (0,4,2)
Work
with a veterinarian specializing in large animals to learn
skills and acquire practical information. For pre-veterinary
students. Fall, spring. PREREQ: consent of instructor and a
local veterinarian.
BIO 399 Techniques:
Biological Sciences (1-2 sem. hrs. each)
Experience in media preparation; in herbarium, museum, and field
techniques; in use of laboratory equipment; or in other
practical facets of biology. Topics decided upon in consultation
between student and instructor. Up to 4 semester hours may be
earned in this course. Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ: BIO
150-151,
consent of instructor prior to
registration.
BIO 400 Advanced Molecular Biology
(2,0,4)
Introduction
to principles of modern molecular biology; DNA and RNA structure
and synthesis; protein synthesis; gene structure, expression,
and regulation; recombinant DNA techniques; plant and animal
models; transgenics; contemporary bioethics issues. Spring. PREREQ: BIO
348-349, CHE 310-311; BIO 482 or CHE 482
recommended. COREQ: BIO 400L.
BIO 400L Molecular
Biology: Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 400. DNA and RNA purification; DNA cloning and
restriction enzyme analysis; plasmid vector screening and
purification; Southern blotting; hybridization; Polymerase Chain
Reaction (PCR); bacterial cell transformation; fusion proteins.
COREQ: BIO 400.
BIO 402 Advanced
Neurobiology
(3,0,4)
Explore the higher functions of the
nervous system in terms of the molecular and cellular biology.
PREREQ: BIO 245, BIO 255. COREQ: BIO 402L
BIO 402L Advanced
Neurobiology Laboratory
(0,1,0)
Laboratory to accompany BIO 402.
COREQ: BIO 402
BIO 404 Herpetology
(3,0,4)
Evolution,
classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of
reptiles and amphibians; identification of local species.
Spring, odd numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151; BIO 300 or BIO 303
recommended. COREQ: BIO 404L.
BIO 404L Herpetology:
Laboratory (0,3,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 404. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 404.
BIO 405 Invertebrate
Paleontology (3,0,4)
Major
phyla in the fossil record; paleobiological, systematic, and
evolutionary aspects; collection and identification of local
fossils. Fall, odd- numbered years. Same as GLY 402. PREREQ: BIO
301 or GLY 302. COREQ: BIO 405L.
BIO 405L Invertebrate
Paleontology: Laboratory (0,2,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 405. COREQ: BIO 405.
BIO 407 Ornithology
(2,0,4)
Classification,
anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and field identification
of birds. Field trips. Intersession. PREREQ: one year of college
biology and consent of instructor prior to registration. COREQ:
BIO 407L.
BIO 407L Ornithology:
Laboratory (0,6,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 407. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 407.
BIO 409 Biogeography
(3,0,3)
Present
and past geographical distribution of organisms. Spring,
odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151.
BIO 410 Conservation
Biology (3,0,3)
Review
of issues affecting modern conservation efforts: history,
genetics, demography, biodiversity patterns, community change,
global change, and environmental management. Spring,
even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151; BIO 304 and BIO 352
highly recommended.
BIO 412 Agrostology
(1,0,3)
Morphology,
taxonomy, and biology of grasses, especially those of eastern
U.S. Offered on demand. PREREQ: consent of instructor. COREQ:
BIO 412L.
BIO 412L Agrostology:
Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 412. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 412.
BIO 416 Field Botany
(3-4 sem. hrs.)
Observation,
identification, and distribution of flora. Summer, even-numbered
years. PREREQ: one year of college biology.
BIO 421 Mammalogy
(3,0,4)
Evolution,
systematics, zoo geography, and natural history of mammals;
techniques of collecting and preparing study specimens. Offered
on demand. PREREQ: BIO 150-151; COREQ: BIO 421L.
BIO 421L Mammalogy:
Laboratory (0,3,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 421. COREQ: BIO 421.
BIO 422 Limnology
(2,0,4)
Physical,
chemical, and biological properties of inland waters;
organization of aquatic communities, phytoplankton, zooplankton,
and benthos, trophic dynamics and eutrophication; limnological
methods and techniques. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: one
year of college biology and one year of college chemistry; BIO
304 and BIO 340 recommended. COREQ: BIO 422L.
BIO 422L Limnology:
Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 422. Field trips. COREQ: BIO 422.
BIO 425 Mammalian Anatomy
and Physiology I (3,0,4)
Anatomical,
histological, and physiological mechanisms of skeletal,
muscular, and nervous systems. First semester of a one-year
course; students should follow this course with BIO 426. Fall.
PREREQ: BIO 150-151; CHE 310 or consent of instructor. COREQ:
BIO 425L.
BIO 425L Mammalian
Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (0,3,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 425. Fall. COREQ: BIO 425.
BIO 426 Mammalian Anatomy
and Physiology II (3,0,4)
Regulation
of physiological processes. Continuation of BIO 425. Spring.
PREREQ: BIO 340, BIO 425 or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO
426L.
BIO 426L Mammalian
Anatomy and Physiology II: Laboratory (0,3,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 426. Spring. COREQ: BIO 426.
BIO 430 Immunology
(3,0,4)
Biology
of the immune response. Spring, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: one
semester of microbiology and/or consent of instructor. COREQ:
BIO 430L.
BIO 430L Immunology:
Laboratory (0,2,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 430. COREQ: BIO 430.
BIO 440 Animal Behavior
(3,0,4)
Nervous
systems and neurophysiology; classification, genetics,
evolution, and ecology of behavior; developmental and social
behavior. Spring, even-numbered years. PREREQ or COREQ: BIO 340
or consent of instructor. COREQ: BIO 440L.
BIO 440L Animal Behavior:
Laboratory (0,3,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 440. COREQ: BIO 440.
BIO 445 Anatomy of
Vascular Plants (2,0,4)
Structure
and differentiation of cells, tissues, and organs. Fall,
even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151, BIO 211. COREQ: BIO
445L.
BIO
446 Plant Physiology (3,0,5)
Photosynthesis,
cellular respiration, carbohydrate and protein metabolism,
mineral nutrition, hormonal controls, and related topics in
physiology of green plants. Spring, odd-numbered years. PREREQ:
BIO 150-151 and CHE 311 (with laboratory). COREQ: BIO 446L.
BIO 446L Plant
Physiology: Laboratory (0,6,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 490. COREQ: BIO 446.
BIO 450 Biology of Normal
and Abnormal Growth (3,0,3)
Growth
processes in vertebrates, including normal body growth, organ
growth, healing, regeneration, and neoplasia. Spring,
even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 150-151; BIO 305 recommended.
BIO 455 Scanning Electron
Microscopy (0,6,3)
Lecture-laboratory;
theory and applications; phase contrast, polarizing, and
transmission microscopes discussed for comparative purposes.
Spring, even-numbered years. PREREQ: one year of college biology
and consent of instructor.
BIO 460 Introduction to
Marine Science (3,2,4)
Ecological
processes in marine environments. Abiotic processes,
productivity, coastal ecosystems, and marine biodiversity.
Required field trip to coastal marine research laboratory.
Fall, even-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 151 and BIO 304.
BIO 301 Recommended.
BIO
462 Tropical Ecology (3,0,3)
Unique
features of tropical ecosystems, abiotic characteristics, gap
dynamics biodiversity, plant-animal interactions, economic
importance of tropical forests, causes and consequences of
tropical deforestation. Spring, even-numbered years.
PREREQ: BIO 304 or consent of
instructor.
BIO
463 Tropical Ecology Laboratory (0,10,1)
Practical
experience in studying tropical biota. Taught during
spring break at location in tropics. PREREQ: BIO 304 and
consent of instructor. BIO 462 recommended.
BIO 465 Regional Biology
(3-5 sem. hrs.)
Intensive
study of flora and/or fauna of a particular region. May be
repeated once for a different region. Offered on demand. PREREQ:
one year of college biology and consent of instructor.
BIO 467 Endocrinology (3,0,3)
Human
endocrine system, hormonal control of body processes, and
hormonal disorders. Fall, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: BIO
150-151 and CHE 310.
BIO
470: Medical Microbiology (3,0,4)
Pathogenic
bacteria and viruses; techniques for isolation, identification,
and control of specific disease agents; functions of the immune
response in preventing and promoting disease. Fall, even
numbered years. PREREQ: BIO 302. COREQ: BIO 470L.
BIO
470L: Medical Microbiology: Laboratory (0,2,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 470. COREQ: BIO 470.
BIO 474 Microbial Ecology
(3,0,4)
Interrelationships
of procaryotic and eucaryotic microorganisms in aquatic and
terrestrial environments; microbial sampling and analysis
methods. Spring, odd-numbered years.
PREREQ: BIO 302. COREQ: BIO 474L.
BIO 474L Microbial
Ecology: Laboratory (0,2,0)
Laboratory
to accompany BIO 474. COREQ: BIO 474.
BIO
475 Virology (3,0,3)
Classification,
chemical composition, morphology, genetics, and replication of
viruses, action of physical and chemical agents on viruses; host
response to viral infection. Spring, odd-numbered years. PREREQ:
BIO 302.
BIO 482 Biochemistry I (3,0,3)
Introduction
to the chemistry of the molecules of life; carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids; protein structure and function; enzyme
mechanism; membrane structure and function; introduction to
metabolism. Fall. Same as CHE 482. PREREQ: CHE 311.
BIO 482L Biochemistry I
Laboratory (0,6,2)
Advanced
laboratory techniques used in isolation, purification, and
characterization of amino acids, peptides, and proteins;
training in use of modern equipment for experimentation and of
computers for data analysis. Same as CHE 482L. PREREQ or COREQ:
BIO 482 or CHE 482.
BIO 483 Biochemistry II (3,0,3)
Metabolism,
biosynthesis of cell components, nucleic acid replication,
protein synthesis, DNA recombination, hormone action. Spring.
Same as CHE 483. PREREQ: BIO 482 or CHE 482.
BIO 491 Comprehensive
Examination (0,0,1)
Comprehensive
examination covering entire area of biological sciences.
Fall and Spring. PREREQ: 20 hours upper-division courses in Biological Sciences.
BIO
492: Directed research (1-3 semester hrs.
each)
Development
and completion of a scientific research project chosen in
consultation with instructor. Final project report is required.
Up to 6 semester hours may be earned in this course. For
students majoring or minoring in biological sciences and
especially for those planning further study in graduate school.
Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ: BIO 340 and consent of instructor.
BIO 494: Topics:
Biological Sciences (1-3 sem. hrs. each)
In
depth study of specialized subject matter. May be repeated for
credit once when topic varies. Offered on demand. PREREQ: junior
or senior standing in biological sciences or consent of
instructor.
Bio 496: Assistant:
Undergraduate Laboratory (1-2 sem. hrs.)
Participation
in planning, setting-up, teaching, conducting reviews, and
testing in an undergraduate laboratory course. For students
majoring or minoring in biological sciences. Up to 4 semester
hours may be earned in this course. Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ:
BIO 150-151, Biology GPA of at least 3.00, and permission of
instructor prior to registration.
BIO 600 Field Ecology for
Elementary Teachers (3,0,3)
Populations,
communities, ecosystems; techniques of collection,
identification, and preservation of local organisms. Field
trips. Not open to students specializing in biological sciences.
Summer, odd-numbered years, on demand. PREREQ: one year of
college biology or consent of instructor.
BIO 606 General
Microbiology for Teachers (2,0,4)
Microbiological
theory and techniques as applicable to pre-college age students;
applied microbiology. Summer. PREREQ: one year of college
biology and one year of college chemistry. COREQ: BIO 606L.
BIO 606L General
Microbiology for Teachers: Laboratory (0,4,0)
Laboratory to accompany BIO 606. COREQ: BIO 606.
BIO 609 Geography of Life
(3,0,3)
Geographical
distribution of plants and animals in the past and present;
development of theories explaining distribution patterns.
Spring, odd-numbered years. PREREQ: one semester of college
biology.
BIO 610 Amphibians and
Reptiles (2 sem. hrs.)
Evolution,
natural history, taxonomy, behavior, and ecology of reptiles and
amphibians; herpetofauna of the tri-state area. Field trips.
Summer. Open only to high school science/biology teachers.
BIO 611 Birds (2 sem.
hrs.)
General
biology of birds, particularly classification, life cycles,
flight, and behavior; field methods and identification; avifauna
of the tri-state area. Field trips. Summer. Open only to high
school science/biology teachers.
BIO 612 Freshwater
Diatoms (2 sem. hrs.)
Importance,
structure, taxonomy, physiology, reproduction, and ecology of
common freshwater diatoms; methods of collection; preparation of
permanent slides. Field trip. Summer. Open only to high school
science/biology teachers.
BIO 613 Woody Plants
(2 sem. hrs.)
Recognition
of Kentucky's trees and larger shrubs; use of botanical keys;
economic and environmental aspects; dendrological literature.
Field trips. Summer. Open only to high school science/biology
teachers.
BIO 614 Algae (2 sem.
hrs.)
Commonly
occurring freshwater algae of the tri-state area; field and
laboratory techniques for collecting and preserving specimens;
taxonomy, evolution, life cycles, and ecological significance.
Field trips. Summer. Open only to high school science/biology
teachers.
BIO 660 Biology of
Aquatic Life (3 sem. hrs.)
Study
of life in the ocean and fresh water environments: observation,
identification, distribution, and conservation. PREREQ: one year
of college biology and consent of instructor.
BIO 668 Advanced Human
Physiology (4,0,4)
Rigorous
study of human body function primarily at the organ system
level. PREREQ: BIO 208-209 and CHE 115, or consent of
instructor.
BIO 694 Topics in
Biological Sciences (1-3 sem. hrs.)
Study
of specialized subject matter. May be repeated for credit when
topics vary. Open only to graduate students in education.
BIO 696 Studies in
Biological Sciences (1-4 sem. hrs.)
Student
investigation of selected topics chosen in consultation with
instructor. Up to 4 semester hours may be earned in this course.
Open only to graduate students in education whose field of
specialization is biological sciences. Fall, spring, summer.
PREREQ: consent of instructor prior to registration.
BIO 699: Independent
Study: Techniques of Biology (1-4 sem. hrs.)
Individual
student experience with selected biological techniques in media
preparation; in herbarium, museum, and field techniques; in use
of laboratory equipment; and in other practical facets of
biology. Topic decided upon in consultation between student and
instructor. Up to 4 semester hours may be earned in this course.
Fall, spring, summer. PREREQ: consent of instructor prior to
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