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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  May 03, 2024
 
2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    ARTH 746 - Special Topics: Problems in Asian Art

    Credits: 3

    Selected problems in Asian art. May be repeated as content varies by title.

  
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    ARTH 769 - Problems in Film History

    Credits: 3

    Topic varies with suffix.

    Prerequisites: One course from: FILM 240, MART270, ENGL 565, 566, or THSP 580

  
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    ARTH 790 - Problems in Art History

    Credits: 3

  
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    ARTH 798 - Master’s Project Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

    Independent final project in art history.

    Note: M.A. and Art History students only

  
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    ARTH 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    ARTS 500 - Visual Meaning

    Credits: 3

    The analysis, structuring, and production of individual works of art using traditional and non-traditional approaches.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 103, ARTS 104, ARTS 111, ARTS 112 or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 501 - Art Business

    Credits: 3

    Business practices for the studio artist. Contracts, portfolio preparation, promotion, alternate professions, museums, galleries, copyright, and shipping will be discussed.

  
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    ARTS 510 - Painting I

    Credits: 6

    BFA Painting Capstone course stressing focus on further development of individual approaches to painting culminating in a cohesive body of work and a written thesis defense.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 210, 310, 311, 410, 411 or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 511 - Painting II

    Credits: 6

    BFA Painting Capstone course focusing on further development of individual approaches to painting culminating in a BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition and defense.

  
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    ARTS 512 - Introduction to Watercolor

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to traditional and experimental transparent watercolor technique. Encompasses field work at off campus locations.

  
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    ARTS 513 - Advanced Watercolor

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of watercolor and water-based media with emphasis on individual creative expression. Encompasses field work at off campus locations.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 512 or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 514 - Workshop: Painting

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study in various painting problems, content varies with suffix.

  
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    ARTS 515 - Printmaking I

    Credits: 3

    Further development of individual approaches to printmaking.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 416 or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 516 - Capstone Printmaking I: Professional Practices

    Credits: 3-6

    Professional development practices including preparing a portfolio and oral presentation of work, researching career options, and preparing applications for exhibition and funding opportunities.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 215 and one 3-400 level print course, or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 517 - Capstone Printmaking II: Exhibition

    Credits: 3-6

    Preparing for an exhibition.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 215 and at least one 3-400 level print course, or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 519 - Workshop: Printmaking

    Credits: 3

    Advanced investigation and analysis of various printmaking techniques. Topic varies with suffix.

  
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    ARTS 520 - Ceramics I

    Credits: 6

    Further development of a personal approach to the ceramic process, supported by an investigation of ceramic history.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 421 or consent of instructor

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates only

  
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    ARTS 521 - Ceramics II

    Credits: 6

    Further development of a personal approach to the ceramic process, supported by an investigation of ceramic history.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 520 or consent of instructor

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates only

  
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    ARTS 524 - Workshop: Ceramics

    Credits: 3

    Advanced investigation and analysis of problems and methods in ceramics. Topics vary with suffix.

  
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    ARTS 525 - Three-Dimensional Studies I

    Credits: 3-6

    Personal concepts and expressions in various three-dimensional media.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 426 or consent of instructor

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates only

  
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    ARTS 526 - Three-Dimensional Studies II

    Credits: 3-6

    Personal concepts and expressions in various three-dimensional media.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 525 or consent of instructor

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates only

  
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    ARTS 529 - Workshop: Three-Dimensional Studies

    Credits: 3

    Investigation and analysis of various three-dimensional concepts, processes, and techniques. Content varies with suffix.

  
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    ARTS 530 - Drawing Capstone I

    Credits: 3-6

    Further development of individual approaches to drawing with emphasis on intellectual and visual perception as content.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 431 or consent of instructor

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates only

  
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    ARTS 531 - Drawing Capstone II

    Credits: 6

    Further development of individual drawing with emphasis on intellectual and emotive approaches.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 530

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates only

  
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    ARTS 532 - Advanced Life Drawing

    Credits: 3

    Human anatomy and instruction in drawing and painting the model from life in a variety of media.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 233 or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 535 - Fiber Arts I

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study in the processes and materials of fiber arts.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 436 or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 536 - Fiber Arts II

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study in the processes and materials of fiber arts.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 535 or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 537 - Papermaking

    Credits: 3

    The art and techniques of handmade paper.

  
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    ARTS 539 - Workshop: Fiber Arts

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study in various technical aspects of fiber arts. Topic varies with suffix.

  
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    ARTS 545 - Internship in Graphic Design

    Credits: 3

    Work experience at a visual communication place of business.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 346

    Note: Graphic design majors only.

  
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    ARTS 546 - Graphic Design II

    Credits: 3

    Advanced individual projects in graphic design.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 545

  
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    ARTS 555 - Jewelrymaking I

    Credits: 3

    The development of individual directions in jewelrymaking.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 456, graduate standing or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 556 - Jewelrymaking II

    Credits: 3

    The development of individual directions in jewelrymaking.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 555, graduate standing or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 558 - Crafts

    Credits: 3

    Contemporary applications of traditional craft media, emphasizing the design and conceptual development of works of art.

  
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    ARTS 559 - Workshop: Jewelrymaking

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study in various technical aspects of jewelrymaking. Topic varies with suffix.

  
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    ARTS 560 - Photography Thesis: Portfolio

    Credits: 6

    Further development of individual approaches to photography.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 460 or consent of instructor

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates only

  
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    ARTS 561 - Photography Thesis: Exhibition

    Credits: 6

    Further development of individual approaches to photography.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 461 or consent of instructor

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates only

  
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    ARTS 564 - Workshop: Photography

    Credits: 3

    Advanced investigation and analysis of problems in photography. Topic varies with suffix.

  
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    ARTS 570 - Visual Arts Computing

    Credits: 3

    Advanced visual arts computing techniques on using software such as Photoshop, Studio Pro, and Netscape.

    Prerequisites: ARTS 102 or consent of instructor

  
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    ARTS 590 - Video Art: Theory and Practice

    Credits: 3

    Television as a medium; small format video systems are used in the creation of individual projects.

  
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    ARTS 710 - Painting

    Credits: 3

    A multi-level graduate painting class focusing on field work and studio practice through both individiaul tutorial and group exercises with a painting area faculty member. May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.

  
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    ARTS 715 - Printmaking

    Credits: 3

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.

  
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    ARTS 720 - Ceramics

    Credits: 3

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.

  
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    ARTS 725 - Three-Dimensional Studies

    Credits: 3

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.

  
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    ARTS 730 - Drawing

    Credits: 3

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.

  
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    ARTS 735 - Fiber Arts

    Credits: 3

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.

  
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    ARTS 760 - Photography

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: ARTS 561

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.

  
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    ARTS 790 - Special Topics in Art

    Credits: 3

    Individually directed studies in art. Content varies with instructor.

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 hours.

  
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    ARTS 795 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3

    Independent study for advanced graduate students in art studio. Approved independent study contract required for enrollment.

  
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    ARTS 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.

  
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    ARTS 810 - Painting

    Credits: 3

    A multi-level graduate level painting class that includes both group seminar and individual tutorial under the direction of a painting area faculty member. The course will address student’s individual initiatives in context of issues in the medium. May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

  
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    ARTS 815 - Printmaking

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.

  
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    ARTS 820 - Ceramics

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.

  
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    ARTS 825 - Three-Dimensional Studies

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.

  
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    ARTS 830 - Drawing

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.

  
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    ARTS 835 - Fiber Arts

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.

  
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    ARTS 860 - Photography

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 hours.

  
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    ARTS 890 - Special Topics in Art

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 hours.

  
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    ARTS 896 - Project

    Credits: 3

    Formulation of a proposal for a creative terminal project and initiation of that project.

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status

    Note: Pass-Fail Grading.

  
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    ARTS 897 - Project

    Credits: 3-6

    Creation of creative terminal project.

    Prerequisites: M.F.A. degree candidate status and ARTS 896

  
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    ASTR 533 - Advanced Observational Astronomy

    Credits: 1-3

    Development of a combination of observational techniques and facility at reduction of data. A maximum of eight hours per week of observation, data reduction, and consultation. Offered each semester by arrangement with the department.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    ASTR 534 - Advanced Observational Astronomy

    Credits: 1-3

    A continuation of ASTR 533. Up to eight hours per week of observation, data reduction, and consultation.

  
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    ASTR 599 - Topics in Astronomy

    Credits: 1-3

    Readings and research on selected topics in astronomy. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

    Prerequisites: Prereq: consent of instructor

  
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    ATEP 733 - Evidence Based Practice in Medical Emergencies

    Credits: 3

    Examination of common injuries and illnesses that lead to medical emergencies (e.g., sudden death) in sport and physical activity. Critical analysis of research to determine prevention and treatment strategies.

  
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    ATEP 734 - Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of principles of evidence-based medicine and the interpretation of clinical research that assesses evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.

  
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    ATEP 735 - Contemporary Issues in Athletic Training

    Credits: 3

    Examination of issues shaping the athletic training profession with an emphasis on practical application and professional development.

  
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    ATEP 736 - Advanced Treatment and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of the treatment of athletic injuries focusing on the concepts and principles of a comprehensive rehabilitation program, including therapeutic exercise and therapeutic modalities.

  
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    ATEP 737 - Current Research in Athletic Training Education

    Credits: 3

    Examination of current literature in athletic training education as it pertains to the clinical and didactic experiences of athletic training students, clinical instructors, and practicing professionals.

  
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    ATEP 738 - Advanced Athletic Training Practicum I

    Credits: 1-3

    Provides advanced practical experience and the integration of evidence-based practice in the sports medicine settings. Course content will focus on graduate research project and topics realted to athletic training education.

  
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    ATEP 739 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training II

    Credits: 1-3

    Provides advanced practical experience and the integration of evidence-based practice in the sports medicine settings. Course content will focus on graduate research project and topics related to athletic training administration and management.

  
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    ATEP 740 - Evidence Based Practice in Weight Management Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Critical analysis of the current literature on weight control and health, metabolism, energy balance, and role of diet and exercise in prevention and/or treatment in weight management in the physically active population.

  
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    ATEP 798 - Project in Athletic Training

    Credits: 3

    Independently executed project designed to expand the student’s knowledge of athletic training.

  
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    ATEP 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    BADM 700 - Master of Science Project

    Credits: 1-6

    Preparation of an applied research project in a functional area of business administration under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.

  
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    BADM 780 - Readings and Research

    Credits: 1-3

  
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    BADM 790 - Special Topics in Business

    Credits: 1-6

    Analysis of current topics, issues, and practices in business. May be repeated as content varies by title and suffix for a maximum of 9 credit hours per program of study.

  
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    BADM 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

    To be arranged by candidates for the Master of Science degree with the instructor under whose direction the master’s thesis is being written.

  
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    BADM 880 - Readings and Research

    Credits: 1-6 variable

  
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    BADM 881 - Readings and Research

    Credits: 3

  
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    BADM 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    BIOL 505 - Developmental Biology

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the descriptive and experimental embryology of animals. Living and preserved specimens will be used to demonstrate the basic processes of embryogenesis.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 302

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 302

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 505L - Developmental Biology Laboratory I

    Credits: 1

    Descriptive and experimental exercises related to embryology.

    Corequisite: BIOL 505

    Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.

  
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    BIOL 506 - Developmental Biology II

    Credits: 3

    Molecular aspects of development from gamete formation through tissue and organ differentiation in plants and animals.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 505

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 506L - Developmental Biology Laboratory II

    Credits: 1

    A series of experimentally oriented laboratory exercises will be performed.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 506

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 506

    Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.

  
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    BIOL 510 - Invertebrate Zoology

    Credits: 4

    Phylogenetic and comparative aspects of anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and embryology of the invertebrates.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 510

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture and one three-hour laboratory period per week.

  
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    BIOL 523 - Plant Development

    Credits: 3

    Descriptive and molecular examination of the processes and mechanisms used by plants in organogenesis, differentiation, and morphogenesis.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 303

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 523L - Plant Developmental Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Experiments utilizing a genetic approach to the study of plant development.

    Corequisite: : BIOL 523

    Note: Three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 524 - Mycology

    Credits: 4

    Taxonomy and morphology of fungi; cultivation, life histories, and economic importance; all classes and major orders considered.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or consent of instructor

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 525 - Marine Plants

    Credits: 4

    Diversity, distribution, physiology, ecology, evolution, and economic importance of marine algal, seagrass, and mangrove communities.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Scheduled field trips are required.

  
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    BIOL 526 - The Fall Flora

    Credits: 4

    Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or consent of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 527 - The Spring Flora

    Credits: 4

    Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or consent of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 528 - The Summer Flora

    Credits: 4

    Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or consent of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 530 - Histology

    Credits: 4

    An introduction to the tissues that make up the human body. The microscopic anatomy of tissues is examined and discussed in terms of function and physiology.

    Note: Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 531 - Parasitology

    Credits: 4

    Parasites of biological, economic, and public health importance.

    Cross-listed Course: ENHS 661 and EPID 661

    Prerequisites: 300 level Biology course or equivalent

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 534 - Animal Behavior

    Credits: 3

    A comparative survey of behavior patterns of animals from protists to humans and the physiological mechanisms underlying behavior.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

  
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    BIOL 534L - Animal Behavior Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Observational and experimental methods used in classifying animal behavior patterns and in determining underlying control mechanisms.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 534

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 534

    Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.

  
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    BIOL 535 - Fishery Management

    Credits: 3

    Management and conservation of aquatic and marine resources, with emphasis on fisheries. Data procurement and analysis; commercial and recreational fisheries; sociological, political, legal, and environmental factors that affect fishery management; and fish biodiversity.


    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

  
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    BIOL 536 - Ichthyology

    Credits: 4

    Phylogeny, morphology, behavior, and ecology of fishes.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 536

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311 or consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 537 - Aquaculture

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the practical and scientific aspects of the commercial culture of freshwater and marine organisms.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 537

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week. One all-day field trip required.

  
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    BIOL 538 - Behavior of Marine Organisms

    Credits: 4

    The identification of behavioral adaptations of estuarine and marine organisms: their ecology, physiology, development, and evolutionary history; field observations.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 538

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102 or MSCI 311 or consent of instructor

 

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