Faculty-supervised research experience in the biological sciences. Requires planning with a faculty mentor the semester prior to enrollment. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: BIO 212, 213 both with a grade of C- or better; permission of department chairperson. Recommended: Cumulative GPA of B (3.0) or better in all BIO courses.

Introduction to toxic agents in the environment, the associated biological response in humans or animals, and evaluation of potential health risks. Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 212, 213, both with a C- or better; One of: CHM 342, 343, 345.

Examination of wildlife ecology as it pertains to the conservation and management of both game and nongame wildlife populations and their habitats. Prerequisites: BIO 212, 213 both with a grade of C- or better; or BIO 340.

Analysis of current research in specified areas of neuroscience; critiquing and discussing primary literature and the students' current research relating to specific topics. Students will repeat this course for a maximum of 2 credits. Identical to PSY 487. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Signed Neuroscience Major and prior or concurrent neuroscience research experience through BIO 403 or PSY 496.

Seminar course covering variable topics in an area of biomedical science. Students may repeat this course for a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisites: BIO 324, 326, 392 or BIO 212, 213 both with a C- or better.

An in-depth work experience in the student's area of interest performed under a trained professional in the selected area of biology for 6 to 24 weeks. Prerequisites: Signed Biology Major or Minor; 20 semester hours in Biology completed; minimum 3.0 GPA in biology.

Topics of special interest that are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topics and instructor’s prerequisites will be announced in Course Search and Registration. Prerequisites: BIO 212, 213 both with a grade of C- or better; Completion of 56 semester hours; See Course Search and Registration.