| BIO 5502 |
Spring Flora (4) |
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A survey of vascular plants from different
habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of
plant taxonomy, including history and systems
of classification and nomenclature, the
use of dichotomous keys, and general herbarium
techniques. Emphasis is placed on
plant identification and habitat types. Prerequisites:
general biology, general ecology |
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| BIO 5505 |
Entomology (3) |
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A study of the orders of insects with the
emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, and life cycles. Prerequisites: general biology.
Corequisite: BIO L505 |
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| BIO L505 |
Entomology Lab (1) |
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A study of morphology, classification, and
identification of insects. A collection is
required. Corequisite: BIO 5505 |
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| BIO 5510 |
Animal Behavior (3) |
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A study of the classical and current concepts
of animal behavior including individual and
social behavioral patterns. Prerequisite:
genetics. Corequisite: BIO L510 |
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| BIO L510 |
Animal Behavior Lab (1) |
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Experimental and observational techniques
in behavior. Corequisite: BIO 5510 |
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| BIO 5513 |
Limnology (3) |
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A study of the physical, chemical, geological,
and biological aspects of freshwater
ecosystems as influenced by activities in
surrounding watersheds. Prerequisites:
general biology, general ecology, general
chemistry. Corequisite: BIO L513 |
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| BIO L513 |
Limnology Lab (1) |
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Field and laboratory exercises in lake and
stream science, including instrumentation,
measurement, sampling, and analysis. Corequisite: BIO 5513 |
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| BIO 5516 |
Microbial Ecology (3) |
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A study of the taxonomy, diversity, and
ecology of microbial populations in ecosystems,
with the emphasis on the roles that
they play in biogeochemical cycles, their
contributions to metabolic diversity, their
interactions with animals and plants, their
niches and bioremediation. Prerequisites:
microbiology, organic chemistry. Corequisite:
BIO L516 |
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| BIO L516 |
Microbial Ecology Lab (1) |
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Microbial ecology laboratory techniques
including isolation, identification, and enumeration
of microorganisms from aquatic
and terrestrial environments. Corequisite:
BIO 5516 |
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| BIO 5520 |
Field Vertebrate Zoology (4) |
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A study of the basics of vertebrate identification,
with emphasis on phylogeny, anatomy,
morphology, life histories, habitats,
distributions, and conservation. Prerequisites:
general biology, general chemistry |
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| BIO 5521 |
Population Ecology (3) |
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This course covers animal and plant populations,
food supply, competition, disease,
fecundity, distribution, and other environmental
factors. Management of endangered
species and protected ecosystems are included. Prerequisites: general ecology,
genetics, general chemistry, statistics.
Corequisite: BIO L521 |
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| BIO L521 |
Population Ecology Lab (1) |
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Field exercises in identifying ecological
problems, formulating and testing hypotheses,
and evaluating data using standard statistical
methods. Corequisite: BIO 5521 |
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| BIO 5525 |
Field Botany (4) |
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A survey of vascular plants from different
habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of
plant taxonomy, including history and systems
of classification and nomenclature, the
use of dichotomous keys, and general herbarium
techniques. Emphasis is placed on
plant identification and habitat types. Prerequisites:
general biology, general ecology. See semester hour limits listed under Course
Restrictions in General Regulations section. |
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| BIO 5530 |
Applied Genetics (3) |
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Advanced studies in genetics with emphasis
on cytogenetics and molecular genetics. Prerequisites: genetics, organic chemistry.
Corequisite: BIO L530 |
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| BIO L530 |
Applied Genetics Lab (1) |
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An introduction to procedures and equipment
used in the study of cytogenetics and
molecular genetics. Corequisite: BIO 5530 |
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| BIO 5532 |
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (3) |
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A detailed study of vertebrate organ-systems
with emphasis on structural and functional
morphology and evolutionary relationships. Prerequisites: Any 3000-level BIO lecture
and lab. Corequisite: BIO L532 |
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| BIO L532 |
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab
(1) |
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A detailed study of the shark, mudpuppy,
and cat with emphasis on structural and
functional morphology. Prerequisites: Any
3000-level BIO lecture and lab. Corequisite:
BIO 5532 |
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| BIO 5533 |
Embryology (3) |
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A study of embryonic development of vertebrates.
This course links cellular and molecular
mechanisms to morphogenesis. Prerequisites:
genetics, cell biology, organic
chemistry. Corequisite: BIO L533 |
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| BIO L533 |
Embryology Lab (1) |
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A study of embryonic development of vertebrates
as illustrated by the frog, chick, and
pig. Lab includes experimental investigations
of developing systems. Corequisite:
BIO 5533 |
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| BIO 5545 |
Ichthyology (3) |
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This course covers the morphology, anatomy,
physiology, taxonomy, life histories,
distribution, and adaptations of fishes. Pre-requisites: general biology, general ecology.
Corequisite: BIO L545 |
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| BIO L545 |
Ichthyology Lab (1) |
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A study of the structural features, identification,
and classification of freshwater and
marine fishes. Corequisite: BIO 5545 |
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| BIO 5546 |
Herpetology (3) |
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A study of the morphology, anatomy, physiology,
taxonomy, life histories, distribution,
and adaptations of amphibians and reptiles. Prerequisites: general biology, general ecology.
Corequisite: BIO L546 |
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| BIO L546 |
Herpetology Lab (1) |
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A study of the structural features, identification,
and classification of amphibians and
reptiles. Corequisite: BIO 5546 |
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| BIO 5547 |
Ornithology (3) |
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A study of the morphology, anatomy, physiology,
taxonomy, life histories, distribution,
and adaptations of birds. Prerequisites:
general biology, general ecology. Corequisite:
BIO L547 |
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| BIO L547 |
Ornithology Lab (1) |
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A study of the structural features, identification,
and classification of birds. Corequisite:
BIO 5547 |
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| BIO 5548 |
Mammalogy (3) |
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A study of the morphology, anatomy, physiology,
taxonomy, life histories, distribution,
and adaptations of mammals. Prerequisites:
general biology, general ecology. Corequisite:
BIO L548 |
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| BIO L548 |
Mammalogy Lab (1) |
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A study of the structural features, identification,
and classification of mammals. Corequisite: BIO 5548 |
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| BIO 5551 |
Toxicology (3) |
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A study of the principles related to the adverse
effects of chemicals on living organisms. Prerequisite: organic chemistry.
Corequisite: BIO L551 |
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| BIO L551 |
Toxicology Lab (1) |
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An assessment of terrestrial and aquatic
toxicity of chemical agents following standard
protocols. Corequisite: BIO 5551 |
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| BIO 5571 |
Parasitology (3) |
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This course covers the taxonomy, structure,
life histories, distribution, pathogenesis, and
control of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and
arthropods, with the emphasis on those of
medical importance. Prerequisites: Any
3000-level BIO lecture and lab. Corequisite:
BIO L571 |
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| BIO L571 |
Parasitology Lab (1) |
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A laboratory study of parasitic protozoa,
helminths, and arthropods, with the emphasis
on those of medical importance. Corequisite: BIO 5571 |
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| BIO 5576 |
Special Topics (1 to 4 credit hours per
course per semester) |
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Specialized topics not generally included in
course offerings. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor |
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| BIO 5578 |
Cell Biology (3) |
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This course covers cell structure and function
with the emphasis on biochemical and
molecular mechanisms. Topics include cell
movement, differentiation, and recognition. Prerequisites: genetics, microbiology, organic
chemistry. Corequisite: BIO L578 |
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| BIO L578 |
Cell Biology Lab (1) |
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Experimental approaches for studying cells
at the biochemical and molecular levels. Corequisite: BIO 5578 |
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| BIO 5580 |
Histology (3) |
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A study of the microscopic anatomy and
function of cell types and tissues of mammalian
organs. Prerequisite: general biology.
Corequisite: BIO L580 |
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| BIO L580 |
Histology Lab (1) |
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A study of the microscopic anatomy of cell
types and tissues of mammalian organs. Corequisite: BIO 5580 |
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| BIO 5582 |
Molecular Biology (3) |
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The study of the fundamental principles of
chromosomal organization and gene expression,
with emphasis on the structure and
function of nucleic acids and proteins. Prerequisites:
genetics, microbiology, organic
chemistry. Corequisite: BIO L582 |
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| BIO L582 |
Molecular Biology Lab (1) |
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Experimental approaches in molecular
analyses of nucleic acids and proteins, with
the emphasis placed on common techniques
utilized in clinical and research settings. Corequisite: BIO 5582 |
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| BIO 5592 |
Guided Independent Research (1-4 credit
hours per course per semester) |
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Additional information is indexed under “Guided Independent Research and Study.” |
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| BIO 5594 |
Guided Independent Study (1-4 credit
hours per course per semester) |
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Additional information is indexed under “Guided Independent Research and Study.” |
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| BIO 6600 |
Aquatic Entomology (3) |
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A study of the morphology, physiology,
taxonomy, life histories, and ecology of aquatic insects. Prerequisites: general biology,
general ecology. Corequisite: BIO
L600 |
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| BIO L600 |
Aquatic Entomology Lab (1) |
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Classification and identification of immature
and adult aquatic insects. A collection is
required. Corequisite: BIO 6600 |
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| BIO 6602 |
Human Pathophysiology (3) |
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This course covers the structural and functional
changes in tissues and organs of the
human body which cause or are caused by
disease. Prerequisites: human anatomy &
physiology and histology, or permission of
instructor. Corequisite: BIO L602 |
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| BIO L602 |
Human Pathophysiology Lab (1) |
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A study of the microscopic anatomy of normal
and diseased tissues and organs. Corequisite: BIO 6602 |
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| BIO 6606 |
Economic Botany (3) |
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This course covers plants of importance in
natural ecosystems and human affairs, with
the emphasis on food plants, trees, and medicinal
plants. Prerequisites: Any upperlevel
botany course. Corequisite: BIO
L606 |
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| BIO L606 |
Economic Botany Lab (1) |
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A study of the basic plant anatomy and taxonomy
of plants of significance. Corequisite:
BIO 6606 |
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| BIO 6620 |
Field Protistology (4) |
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An advanced study of protists from freshwater
and marine habitats including collection
techniques, taxonomy, identification, structure,
life histories and protistan ecology. |
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| BIO 6621 |
Environmental Toxicology (3) |
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This course is a foundation for scientific
decision-making involving contaminants and
their effects on biological systems. It covers
the basic principles of environmental toxicology
including bioaccumulation, the biological
effects of toxicants from the molecular
to global level of organization, and a
basic understanding of the risk of environmental
pollutants and the science of risk
assessment. Prerequisites: Eight semester
hours or equivalent of chemistry |
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| BIO 6624 |
Public Health (3) |
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The impact of the environment on humans
as well as the human impact on the environment
serve as the dual focus of this course.
Environmental agents of physical, chemical,
and biological nature with adverse effect on
human health will be considered. The
physiological, molecular, cellular, genetic,
and biochemical mechanisms of action of
environmental carcinogens, toxins, pollutant,
and other disease-causing environmental
agents and the interaction of various environmental
agents with biological systems
will be addressed. Prerequisite: None |
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| BIO 6625, 6626 |
Specialized Study in Biology (1-4) |
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The student has the opportunity to engage in
intensive study of a particular subject or
learn a pertinent skill, which fits his/her
academic and/or professional needs but is
not available in the regular curriculum. This
study may include educational activities or
training outside of the University. The student will follow the guidelines that the De
partment established for the supervision and
and the pursuance of this study. Requires
approval of the student’s adviser and chairs. |
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| BIO 6643 |
Biological Chemistry (3) |
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Biological Chemistry emphasizes the classification,
structure, function and metabolism
of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic
acids; intermediary metabolism and bioenergetics;
enzyme structure, function and kinetics;
and storage and expression of genetic
information. Prerequisites: CHM 3343/L343 |
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| BIO 6645 |
Biotechnology Techniques (3) |
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Biotechnology Techniques laboratory emphasizes
the fundamental theory and techniques
used in the isolation, characterization,
and study of biochemical molecules. Prerequisites:
CHM 3343/L343 |
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| BIO 6660 |
Issues in Aquatic Ecology (3) |
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Case studies on the overexploitation and
degradation of aquatic ecosystems and their
resources, with a primary focus on freshwater
systems. Prerequisite: An undergraduate
ecology course is highly recommended. |
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| BIO 6661 |
Conservation Biology (3) |
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Examination of the principles, practices, and
philosophy of measuring, maintaining, and
enhancing biological diversity. The course
focuses on the applications of ecology,
population biology, and genetics of the conservation
of keystone and rare species and
ecosystems. Prerequisite: An undergraduate
ecology course is highly recommended. |
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| BIO 6662 |
Invasive Species Biology (3) |
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This course will familiarize students with
the principles of ecological invasions and
factors affecting the spread and impacts of
invasive species. Students will also become
familiar with major sources of exotic species
introductions, and methods available for
prevention and control. Prerequisite: None |
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| BIO 6664 |
Restoration Ecology (3) |
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An introduction to ecological approaches
toward reconstruction of degraded or destroyed
ecosystems. Ecological basis of creating self-sustained ecosystems. Planning,
implementing and assessing restoration
programs. Economic and social context of
restoration. Prerequisites: An ecology
course and one year of general chemistry. |
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| BIO 6665 |
Sustainable Development (3) |
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This course will increase student awareness
of sustainability issues concerning the future
survival of human and other organisms on
the planet. The course specifically covers
the following: biological diversity trends,
human population growth, agriculture and
food consumption issues, water use and
supplies, global warming and effects on
biological diversity, sustainable fisheries,
forest products and services, and other issues. Prerequisites: None |
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| BIO 6670, 6671 |
Special Topics (1-4) |
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Specialized topics not generally included in
course offerings. A maximum total of 4
semester hours is allowed for program
credit. |
