600
An examination of the proper research design and statistical analysis needed to solve problems in laboratory and field biology. Recommended:
BIO 500.
Credits
3(2-2)
Advanced study of selected subject areas through lecture and/or similar colloquia. Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Practical experience in methodology and techniques in selected field or laboratory-oriented topics. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology or EES graduate program.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Various advanced topics in genetics ranging from transmission genetics to molecular genetics and evolution. Student participation is expected. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Seminar on current research papers in molecular genetics of animals, plants and fungi. Student presentations and discussions expected. May be repeated up to 4 credits. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the Biology M.S. program.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
Training in and practice of professional scientific communication, including peer-reviewed scientific papers, grant proposals, posters, and oral presentations for scientific conferences. Discussion of professional development. CR/NC only.
Credits
3(2-1)
Study of toxic chemicals, their effects on living organisms, and the metabolism and fate of the chemical in the organism. Prerequisites:
BIO 392,
CHM 346,
CHM 521,
CHM 522.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced coverage of various topics in immunology. May be repeated as offered to a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite:
BIO 537.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Examines the assumptions and utility of statistical techniques used in research, with emphasis on applications in biology and multivariate techniques with complex datasets. Prerequisite:
BIO 500.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theoretical and empirical considerations of mechanisms affecting the dynamics of and interactions between populations in nature. Prerequisites: Graduate status in Biology or Earth and Ecosystem Science.
Credits
4(3-2)
Seminar on current research papers in animal behavior. May be repeated up to 4 credits.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
An integration of behavior and ecology from the standpoint of species diversity, habitat utilization, reproduction, and competition. Field observations illustrating adaptation and behavior. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.
Credits
3(2-3)
Structure and function of stream ecosystems with emphasis on biological processes. Prerequisites:
BIO 340 or admission to Biology MS Program.
Credits
3(2-3)
A study of the ecological relationships of fishes.
Credits
2(2-0)
A study of specific habitats as related to fisheries management, habitat alteration problems, alternative management solutions, special techniques, and specific management topics. Prerequisites: Graduate status.
Credits
2(2-0)
An examination of the taxonomy, physiology, behavior and ecology of planktonic animals. Prerequisites: BIO 218, 340.
Credits
3(2-3)
Addresses dynamics and problems of perturbed species, communities, and ecosystems and practical aspects of implementing protection. Recommended:
BIO 500.
Credits
3(3-0)
Detailed study of phylogeny reconstruction, comparative evolutionary methods, and how to critically evaluate evolutionary studies. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Biology or Earth and Ecosystems Science. Recommended: Prior coursework in plant biology, zoology, microbiology and genetics.
Credits
3(3-0)
Students learn technical and theoretical genetic methods used in conservation while generating, analyzing, and interpreting data to generate sound scientific conclusions. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.
Credits
4(3-3)
Students gain a technical and theoretical foundation of landscape ecology as it applies to conservation biology and discuss applications of landscape ecology and GIS tools. Pre/Co-requisite:
BIO 680. Recommended:
BIO 500 or STA 382; GEO 203, 303.
Credits
4(3-3)
Seminars, technique courses or lecture courses on new frontiers in physiology or of special physiological interest. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.
Credits
1-4(Spec)
An in-depth work experience in the graduate student’s research area performed under the supervision of a trained professional in the selected area of biology. Prerequisite: A graduate internship agreement must be signed and on file in the Biology office or with the Director of the Biological Station at least four weeks prior to enrollment.
Credits
1-6(Spec)