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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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    BIOL 541 - Biochemistry

    Credits: 3

    Description of biological macromolecules and major metabolic pathways.




    Cross-listed Course: CHEM 550

    Prerequisites: CHEM 334

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    BIOL 541L - Biochemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Cross-listed Course: CHEM 550L

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 541 or BIOL 545

    Note: Three laboratory hours per week.

    Effective: Fall 2015

  
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    BIOL 543 - Comparative Physiology

    Credits: 3

    A study of phylogeny of physiological systems and functional mechanisms involved in the maintenance of life in zoological forms.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 543L - Comparative Physiology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory exercises to illustrate principles from BIOL 543.

    Corequisite: BIOL 543

    Note: Three hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 545 - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology I

    Credits: 3

    Essentials of modern biochemistry.First semester of a two-semester course.

    Cross-listed Course: CHEM 555

    Prerequisites: CHEM 334 or equivalent

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 546 - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology II

    Credits: 3

    Essentials of modern biochemistry and molecular biology.

    Corequisite: BIOL 302

    Cross-listed Course: CHEM 556

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

    Effective: Fall 2015

  
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    BIOL 549 - Plant Physiology

    Credits: 4

    A general survey of the major physiological processes in plants.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 425

    Note: Two lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 550 - Bacteriology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to bacteria and viruses emphasizing ultrastructure, physiology, genetics, and growth. Discussion of public health, industrial, and environmental microbiology.

    Corequisite: BIOL 550L

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 550L - Bacteriology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Corequisite: BIOL 550

    Note: Three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 552 - Population Genetics

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the principles of population genetics, with emphasis on the origin, maintenance, and significance of genetic variation in natural populations.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 552

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301, MSCI 302, and BIOL 303

  
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    BIOL 553 - Genomics

    Credits: 3

    Current concepts and applications of genomics, addressing questions from throughout biological inquiry.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301, BIOL 303, or permission of instructor

    Note: Restricted to: Undergraduates
    Excluded: Graduate Students
    Effective: Spring 2013

  
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    BIOL 570 - Principles of Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Interactions of organisms and the environment; ecosystem structure and functions.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 570L - Principles of Ecology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 570

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 570

    Note: Three hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 571 - Conservation Biology

    Credits: 3

    Principles of conservation biology. Importance of biodiversity, causes of decline and extinction, and restoration and conversation policy in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

    Cross-listed Course: ENVR 571

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

  
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    BIOL 572 - Freshwater Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Quantitative study of the population, community and evolutionary ecology of freshwater habitats (lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands). Includes

    Cross-listed Course: ENVR 572

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or permission of instructor

    Note: Includes mandatory field trips.

  
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    BIOL 574 - Marine Conservation Biology

    Credits: 3

    Exploration of how human activities affect marine natural populations, species, communities and ecosystems, including threats to biodiversity; approaches to marine conservation; and ecological and evolutionary responses to anthropogenic disturbance.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

  
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    BIOL 575 - Marine Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Structure, dynamics, and interactions between populations and communities in marine ecosystems.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 575

    Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week. Attendance at designated departmental seminars is required.

  
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    BIOL 575L - Marine Ecology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory and field exercises in coastal environments.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 575

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 575

  
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    BIOL 576 - Marine Fisheries Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Interdisciplinary examination of the distribution, reproduction, survival, and historical variation of the principal commercial marine fisheries.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

  
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    BIOL 577 - Ecology of Coral Reefs

    Credits: 4

    Structure, productivity, and biodiversity of coral reefs, emphasizing their sensitivity, stability, and sustainability. Taught as an extended field experience with daily lectures and guided research activities.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 577

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311 or consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 599 - Topics in Biology

    Credits: 1-3

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

  
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    BIOL 610 - Hallmarks of Cancer

    Credits: 3

    Survey of current concepts regarding the molecular and genetic factors that regulate the origin and progression of cancer. Readings based on current primary literature.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 303

  
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    BIOL 612 - Virology - Classical and Emerging Concepts

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of viruses with regard to biochemical, molecular, pathological, epidemiological, and biotechnological aspects. Focus on animal viruses with particular emphasis on human pathogens.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

  
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    BIOL 614 - Stem Cell Biology

    Credits: 3

    Focuses on the understanding of how stem cells can be used to make fundamental biological discoveries with a special focus in neuroscience.

    Note: BIOL 302 (grade of a “C” or better for this prerequisite)

  
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    BIOL 620 - Immunobiology

    Credits: 3

    Basic immunological concepts including antibody structure, function, and genetics; cellular immunology; transplantation; hypersensitivity; autoimmunity; and immunity to infectious diseases.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

  
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    BIOL 625 - Medical Mycology

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of infectious diseases caused by fungi. Etiology, symptoms, and treatment of fungi related illnesses.

    Cross-listed Course: ENHS 625

  
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    BIOL 627 - Marine Phytoplankton

    Credits: 3

    Examines the physiology and ecology of phytoplankton, including environmental controls on community composition, primary productivity, and detection and characterization of water quality (eutrophication) and harmful algal blooms.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 627

    Prerequisites: MSCI 102 or MSCI/BIOL 450

  
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    BIOL 630 - Biology of Birds

    Credits: 3

    Biology of birds at molecular, organismal, and population levels, emphasizing unique adaptations of the class of Aves.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301, 302, and 303 or consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 634 - Biology of Neurological Diseases

    Credits: 3

    Advances in molecular and cellular neurobiolopgy that bring new understanding for human neurological disease.

    Prerequisites: Introduction to Neuroscience (SCHC 330) and Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 302), or Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (BIOL 405), or Permission of instructor. 

  
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    BIOL 635 - Neurobiology

    Credits: 4

    Descriptive and experimental aspects of the neural basis of behavior, emphasizing cellular and molecular mechanisms.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and permission of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and six laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 640 - Microbial Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Interactions of microorganisms with each other, with more complex organisms, and with their environments.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 550 and either BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 641 - Biophysical Ecology

    Credits: 3

    This course examines how the mechanisms by which animals and plants interact with their physical environments influence organismal physiology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301; MATH 141 or MATH 122

  
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    BIOL 643 - Advanced Microbiology

    Credits: 3

    The taxonomy, morphology, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 550

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 645 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: 16 hours of biology

  
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    BIOL 650 - Biochemical Evolution

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of related aspects of biological evolution. Rise of life from physical and chemical precursors, biochemcial basis of adaptation to ecological pressures, and biochemical aspects of the origins and maintenance of biodiversity.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301, 302, 303 

  
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    BIOL 651 - Limnology

    Credits: 4

    A study of the aquatic environment and its biota. Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

  
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    BIOL 652 - Evolutionary Biology

    Credits: 3

    An advanced course in evolutionary biology, including natural selection, neutral evolution, molecular evolution population genetics, quantitative genetics, sexual selection, speciation, human evolution, and the evolution of disease.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 and BIOL 303 or consent of instructor

    Note: Course Hour Type: Fixed

  
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    BIOL 653 - Bioinformatics

    Credits: 3

    Studies of the principles of genetics and molecular biology as applied to adaptive evolution of genes and genomes.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302, 303

  
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    BIOL 654 - Speciation

    Credits: 3

    Speciation as the source of biological diversity. Historical and biological viewpoints. Analysis of concepts of species and models of speciation.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or 652

    Note: Two lectures and one recitation per week.

  
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    BIOL 655 - Biotechnology

    Credits: 3

    Studies in molecular biology and genetics with emphasis on the use of newly developed techniques in biotechnology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 303

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 656 - Experimental Biotechnology

    Credits: 4

    Techniques used in biotechnology will be employed in the context of an experimental project.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302, 302L and consent of instructor

    Note: Twelve laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 660 - Biology of Mammals

    Credits: 4

    Evolution, systematics, genetics, ecology, and adaptation of mammals. Emphasis on native South Carolina species.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week, plus five field trips to be arranged.

  
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    BIOL 662 - Signal Transduction and Pathogenesis

    Credits: 3

    Signaling pathways involved in human diseases, such as cancer, AIDS, autoimmune diseases and diabetes, and cellular processes involving apoptosis, cell cycle, cell-cell adhesion, growth factors, hormones, G protein-couples receptors, cytokines and immune response.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and BIOL 303 or consent of instructor

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    BIOL 665 - Human Molecular Genetics

    Credits: 3

    Molecular mechanisms underlying gene action and differentiation in man; the genetic bases for human variability and inborn metabolic errors leading to inherited diseases.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 303 or consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 667 - Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms of Disease Pathogenesis

    Credits: 3

    An advanced examination of the molecular mechanisms underlying gene action in humans. Current literature illustrating the genotype-phenotype
    relationship in human disease pathogenesis will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and BIOL 303 or permission of instructor

  
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    BIOL 670 - Plant Ecology

    Credits: 4

    Structure and dynamics of plant populations and communities, including life histories, adaptations, and plant interactions.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 670L - Plant Ecology

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory and field exercises in plant ecology.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 670

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 670

    Note: Four hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 671 - Plant Responses to the Environment

    Credits: 3

    Physiological, molecular, and genetic examination of induced plant responses to various biotic and abiotic environmental stresses.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

  
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    BIOL 690 - Electron Microscopy

    Credits: 3

    Theoretical and practical aspects of scanning and transmission electron microscopy, digital image acquisition and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 or MSCI 311 or consent of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and one laboratory hour per week, plus a research project to be arranged.

  
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    BIOL 701 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    Credits: 1-3

    Selected biochemical topics emphasizing research literature.

    Prerequisites: two semesters of biochemistry or consent of instructor

    Note: One lecture hour per credit per week.

  
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    BIOL 702 - Selected Topics in Plant Biology

    Credits: 1-3

    Selected botanical topics emphasizing research literature.

    Prerequisites: two semesters of botany or consent of instructor

    Note: One lecture hour per credit per week.

  
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    BIOL 703 - Selected Topics in Ecology

    Credits: 1-3

    Selected ecology topics emphasizing research literature.

    Prerequisites: two semesters of ecology or consent of instructor

    Note: One lecture hour per credit per week.

  
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    BIOL 704 - Selected Topics in Genetics and Developmental Biology

    Credits: 1-3

    Selected genetic and developmental biology topics emphasizing research literature.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: One lecture hour per credit per week.

  
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    BIOL 705 - Selected Topics in Zoology

    Credits: 1-3

    Selected zoological topics emphasizing research literature.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: One lecture hour per credit per week.

  
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    BIOL 711 - Structure and Function of Nucleic Acids

    Credits: 3

    A detailed study of nucleic acids including their structure/chemistry, biosynthesis, processing, and biological functions.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 350 or 541, or equivalent

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 712 - DNA Transactions and Gene Expression

    Credits: 3

    Advanced topics in Mendelian genetics, DNA repair/recombination, and mechanisms of gene expression.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 303 or equivalent and BIOL 711, or consent of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 714 - Advanced Cell Biology

    Credits: 3

    Problems of cellular organization, interactions, and control. Cell growth and death, cell-cell recognition and communication, intracellular transport, the structure and assembly of cellular organelles, somatic cell genetics, and evolution of cells.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 541 or equivalent

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 717 - Biological Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    A comprehensive treatment of the chemistry, metabolism, regulation, and function of biological systems.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 332 and 332L or equivalents

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 718 - Biological Chemistry II

    Credits: 3

    A continuation of BIOL 717.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 717 or consent of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 722 - Aquatic Bacteriology

    Credits: 3

    The ecology and physiology of freshwater and marine bacteria. The functions of bacteria in aquatic habitats and the public health aspects of pollution as they relate to microbiology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 330 or equivalent

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 722L - Aquatic Bacteriology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 722

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 722

    Note: Three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 725 - Embryology of Angiosperms

    Credits: 3

    Note: Two lectures and two laboratory periods per week.

  
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    BIOL 726 - Soil-Plant Relationships

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 and permission of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 727 - Marine Phytoplankton

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: BIOL 627 and permission of instructor

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

  
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    BIOL 728 - Advanced Phycology

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: BIOL 627

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

  
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    BIOL 729 - The Biology of Fish

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 730 - The Biology of Fish Laboratory

    Credits: 3

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 729

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 729

    Note: One seminar and six laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 731 - Advanced Invertebrate Zoology I

    Credits: 3

    Principles of systematics and an in-depth study of invertebrate phylogeny and ecology.

    Prerequisites: invertebrate zoology or consent of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 734 - The Vertebrates

    Credits: 3

    Note: Three lectures or conferences per week.

  
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    BIOL 736 - Advanced Developmental Biology

    Credits: 3

    The biochemical and molecular mechanisms by which a variety of organisms develop.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 340 or 505, or equivalent

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 741 - Fungal Physiology

    Credits: 3

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 748 - Molecular Endocrinology

    Credits: 3

    A brief introduction to general endocrinology followed by an in-depth examination of the molecular mechanisms of hormone action, including receptors, second messengers, and hormonal control of transcription/translation. The evolution of hormone-receptor systems will also be examined.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 332

  
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    BIOL 749 - Methods in Molecular and Cell Biology

    Credits: 3

    A team-taught course on the theory and practice of laboratory techniques for investigating the structure and function of cellular components, especially organelles, proteins, and nucleic acids.

    Prerequisites: one semester of biochemistry or consent of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours per week. Lectures will be supplemented with laboratory demonstrations.

  
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    BIOL 750 - Advanced Biological Oceanography

    Credits: 3

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 750

    Prerequisites: BIOL/MSCI 450 or consent of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 752 - Marine Biogeochemistry

    Credits: 3

    Biological, chemical, geological, and physical processes that influence the cyling of major bioactive elements (C, O, N, P, S) in marine waters and sediments.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 752

  
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    BIOL 753 - Developmental Genetics

    Credits: 3

    The action of genes in development and differentiation at the molecular, cellular, and organ (tissue) levels, with examples taken from microorganisms, plants, animals, and man.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 350 and two semesters of biochemistry or equivalents and consent of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 754 - Oceanographic Techniques

    Credits: 1

    Shipboard experience with basic techniques used by geological, physical, chemical, and biological oceanographers

    Cross-listed Course: GEOL 754

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 755 - Quantitative Ecology

    Credits: 3

    An intensive field course centered around field problems in a variety of habitats (freshwater, terrestrial, estuarine). Students will use a variety of quantitative sampling methods to test ecological hypotheses on several two-day field trips.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 570 or consent of the instructor

  
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    BIOL 757 - Special Topics in Biology

    Credits: 1-4

    An intensive consideration of topics of current interest in biology. One lecture hour per credit per week.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 758 - Research

    Credits: 1-3

    Appropriate designation will be made for the particular program in any given semester.

  
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    BIOL 759 - Physiological Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Note: Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 760 - Electron Microscopy

    Credits: 3

    Theory and design of modern electron microscopes; advancement in the theory and practice of specimen preparation of biological materials; interpretation of ultrastructure of cells and tissues.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours a week

  
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    BIOL 760L - Electron Microscopy Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 760

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 760

    Note: Four laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 762 - Wetlands Ecology

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the structure and function of wetland ecosystems emphasizing the current literature.

  
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    BIOL 763 - Biology of Populations

    Credits: 3

    Note: Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 764 - Advanced Plant Physiology

    Credits: 3

    Study of modern advances in plant physiology. Plant biotechnology topics, such as tissue culture, nitrogen fixation, photosynthesis, weed and pest control, molecular cloning, and genetic manipulation.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 549

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 765 - Theoretical Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Theoretical bases of ecology are explored from current literature with topics from organismal, populational, community, and ecosystem approaches. Principles for the construction and testing of hypotheses and models.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 570 or consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 766 - Evolutionary Biology

    Credits: 3

    Theoretical and empirical studies of the evolutionary process. Historical perspective of major developments in evolution as well as modern quantitative and ecological genetic studies.

  
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    BIOL 768 - Ecological Modeling and Environmental Planning

    Credits: 4

    Concepts in systems ecology and ecological modeling. Emphasis on the use of models and computer simulations in examining environmental interactions, predicting environmental impact, and facilitating the process of environmental planning. Lab practice in model development, computer simulation analysis.

    Cross-listed Course: ENHS 767, MSCI 767

    Prerequisites: MATH 111 or equivalent, ecology, ENHS 660, or permission of instructor

  
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    BIOL 769 - Reproductive Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Theoretical aspects and examples of the variety of reproductive and life history patterns found in animals and plants as adaptations to various environmental constraints.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 769

    Prerequisites: BIOL 570 or consent of instructor

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 770 - Current Topics in Molecular Biology

    Credits: 3

    Recent developments in cellular and molecular biology including genetic mechanisms, ultrastructure, and function of organelles and membranes. Lectures supplemented with readings from current literature.

    Note: Primarily for the M.A.T. program. Not available for M.S. or Ph.D. credit in biology.

  
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    BIOL 771 - Current Topics in Developmental Biology

    Credits: 3

    Concepts of growth, differentiation, and morphogenesis of organisms in light of recent advances in biological knowledge. Lectures supplemented with readings from current literature.

    Note: Primarily for the M.A.T. program. Not available for M.S. or Ph.D. credit in biology.

  
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    BIOL 772 - Current Topics in Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Ecological concepts with reference to recent advances in environmental sciences. Special attention to the ecology of the coast, swamps, and other habitats of importance in the Southeast.

    Note: Primarily for the M.A.T. program. Not available for M.S. or Ph.D. credit in biology.

  
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    BIOL 775 - Plants of South Carolina

    Credits: 4

    Introduction to the major forms of plant life in the state. Includes fungi, algae, bryophytes, and vascular plants.

    Note: Lecture-laboratory-field course primarily for the M.A.T. program. Not available for M.S. or Ph.D. credit in biology.

  
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    BIOL 776 - Animals of South Carolina

    Credits: 4

    Introduction to the major forms of animal life in the state. Animals will be studied and/or collected in their native habitat. Includes identification, behavior, and ecology of animals with emphasis on vertebrates.

    Note: Lecture-laboratory-field course primarily for the M.A.T. program. Not available for M.S. or Ph.D. credit in biology.

  
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    BIOL 777 - Statistical Phylogenetics and Molecular Evolution

    Credits: 3

    Theory and applications of phylogenetics; estimation via Markov models, likelihood, distances and parsimony; hypothesis testing of evolutionary trees and parameters; related topics including molecular divergence time inference.

    Cross-listed Course: STAT 777

    Prerequisites: grade of B or better in MATH 241 or STAT 510

  
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    BIOL 798 - Research in Biology

    Credits: 1-9

    Directed laboratory research and readings in the biological sciences for M.S. and Ph.D. students prior to preparation of theses and dissertations.

    Note: (Pass/Fail grading)

  
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    BIOL 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    BIOL 801 - Directed Readings in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

    Credits: 1

    Assigned readings in special topics in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology followed by classroom discussions. Designed to teach critical analysis of the scientific literature

    Note: (Pass/Fail grading)

  
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    BIOL 802 - Seminar in Plant Biology

    Credits: 1-2

    A review of current literature in plant biology involving student presentations of seminars. One discussion hour per credit per week.

    Note: The course may be repeated for credit.

 

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