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This page describes all the undergraduate and graduate science courses offered through the Division. Courses numbered 100-499 are for undergraduates; courses numbered 500-699 are for graduate students
Some courses have associated web pages that provide syllabi and other online information, giving a more detailed look at the course content. Links to online syllabi are included in the course descriptions.
To assist students with schedule planning, we have done our best to accurately show when we expect most courses to be offered over the next two years. However, changes in faculty, insufficient class enrollment, and other factors can cause this to change. Always check with your advisor for the most up-to-date information regarding the next semester a course is expected to be offered.
| BIO 100. Principles of Biology I |
Credit: 4 |
| Principles, concepts, and theories of biology including the origin of life, evolution, biological chemistry, cell biology, genetics, and metabolism. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell, Katembe, McKinney, Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 101. Principles of Biology II |
Credit: 4 |
| Continuation of BIO 100. Mechanisms of evolution, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plant form and function, plant diversity, animal form and function, animal diversity, and ecology. Prerequisite: BIO 100. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell, Green, Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 110. Biology and Human Concerns |
Credit: 3 |
| A practical examination of biological phenomena relevant to humans in their daily existence. May not count toward a major or minor in the biological or physical sciences. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Ammons, Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 123. Foundations of Environmental Science |
Credit: 3 |
| Biological and physical environmental problems, focusing on toxicology; human population growth; water, soil, and air pollution; land use; sustainable design; introduced and endangered species; preservation of wetland ecosystems; and careers in environmental science. Environmental Science majors only. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 217. Introduction to Microbiology |
Credit: 4 |
| Nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria, yeasts, and molds in relation to ecology, disease, public health, foods, and industry. Laboratory includes culture methods, staining, incubation, control, and other bacteriological techniques. Prerequisites: BIO 100; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: McKinney |
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| BIO 221. Introduction to Wildlife Management |
Credit: 3 |
| An overview of the history of wildlife management including habitat management, exotic wildlife, and population ecology. Students will participate in field research. Prerequisites: BIO 101. Lecture/discussion 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Reza |
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| BIO 229. Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Credit: 4 |
| (See HSE 229). May not count toward a major or minor in biological or physical sciences. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: HPER faculty |
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| BIO 230. Anatomy and Physiology I |
Credit: 4 |
| Introduction to fundamental mechanisms that govern function of various systems in the body. Covers the function of neural, muscle, cardiac, and renal function. Laboratory exercises focus on histology and gross anatomy of the various organs. Not open to students who have completed BIO 330. Prerequisites: BIO 100; CHE 101, 103. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 231. Anatomy and Physiology II |
Credit: 4 |
| Continuation of BIO 230. Fundamental mechanisms governing the function of blood cell formation, immune function, respiration, digestion, and endocrinology. Laboratory exercises focus on selective physiological function. Not open to students who have completed BIO 331. Prerequisite: BIO 230. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 300. Cell Biology |
Credit: 4 |
| Structural, chemical, and physical principles of animal and plant cells. Prerequisites: BIO 101; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Katembe |
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| BIO 301. Ecology |
Credit: 4 |
| Plants and animals in relation to their environment. Role of humans in the ecosystem. Field trips. Prerequisites: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell |
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| BIO 309. Environmental Regulation |
Credit: 3 |
| History of environmental regulation and development or an environmental ethic, environmental advocacy,understanding our national and state environmental regulatory framework, environmental sampling protocol and chain of custody, environmental impact statements. | |
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| BIO 312. Dendrology |
Credit: 3 |
| Identification of selected trees, shrubs, and woody vines by means of field trips and the study of herbarium specimens. Introduction to the collection and preparation of herbarium specimens. Emphasis on species of the southeastern United States. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding, Blackwell |
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| BIO 314. Physical Geology for the Life Sciences |
Credit: 4 |
| A study of the Earth, its composition, structure and natural processes. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 321. Wildlife Techniques |
Credit: 4 |
| The theory and practice of a variety of laboratory and field methods to conduct and evaluate natural resource management and research. Field trips are required. Prerequisites: BIO 221. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Reza |
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| BIO 328. Genetics |
Credit: 4 |
| Principles of heredity; current genetic and biochemical theories. Prerequisites: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 329. Medical Terminology |
Credit: 3 |
| Development of a working vocabulary of medical terminology as applied in health-related professions. Emphasis on pronunciation, spelling, and correct usage. | |
| Instructors: Campbell |
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| BIO 330. Mammalian Physiology I |
Credit: 4 |
| In-depth study of fundamental mechanisms governing physiological processes in mammalian system. Covers the function of neural, muscle, cardiac, and renal function. Not open to students who have completed BIO 230. Prerequisite: BIO 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
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| BIO 331. Mammalian Physiology II |
Credit: 4 |
| Continuation of BIO 330. In-depth study of fundamental mechanisms governing the function of blood cell formation, immune function, respiration, digestion, and endocrinology. Not open to students who have completed BIO 231. Prerequisite: BIO 330. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
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| BIO 334. Investigating the Natural World |
Credit: 4 |
| Subject matter of elementary school science. Prerequisites: elementary education major, one course in biological science and one course in physical science. Lecture/laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Fitts |
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| BIO 336. Invertebrate Zoology |
Credit: 4 |
| Biology, taxonomy, and ecology of invertebrates. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Green |
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| BIO 340. Entomology |
Credit: 4 |
| Biology, ecology, reproduction, and classification of insects. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Green |
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| BIO 343. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy |
Credit: 4 |
| Anatomy of the vertebrates, with emphasis on phylogenetic relationships among the classes; laboratory study of representative types. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Campbell |
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| BIO 348. Problems in Biology |
Credit: 1-4 |
| Independent research on problems of interest to student and instructor that may involve library, laboratory, and field work. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours credit. Prerequisites: GPA of 3.0 and permission of instructor. | |
| Instructors: Arranged with student |
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| BIO 402. Microbial Genetics |
Credit: 4 |
| Genetic mechanisms of microbial response to changing environmental conditions with emphasis on pathogenicity and bioremediation. Prerequisites: BIO 217, BIO 442 recommended. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: McKinney |
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| BIO 404. Economic Botany |
Credit: 4 |
| The study of economically important plants of the world with emphasis on origins, genetics, diversity, and utilization by humanity. Survey of agricultural and horticultural crop plants, fiber plants, forest trees, and medical and ethnobotanical plants. Prerequisites: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 405. Plant Physiology |
Credit: 4 |
| Physiology of vascular plants with emphasis on angiosperms; water relations, translocation, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, growth, hormones, and physiology of reproduction. Prerequisite: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 406. Plant Pathology |
Credit: 4 |
| The study of plant pathogenic organisms, including viruses, bacteria fungi, and invertebrates; pathogen life cycles and effects of pathogens on host plants; ecophysiology of plant pathogens; pathogen management and control with emphasis on economic plants. Prerequisites: BIO 410. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 408. Biology of Nonvascular Plants |
Credit: 4 |
| Biology of the algae, fungi, and bryophytes, emphasizing morphology, life histories, and systematics, but also including physiology, and ecology. Laboratory includes identification, isolation, and culture methods. Prerequisites: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 410. Plant Anatomy |
Credit: 4 |
| Organization and development of the vegetative and reproductive tissues and organs of seed plants with emphasis on angiosperms. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 411. Elements of Plant Systematics |
Credit: 3 |
| Principles of plant classification including history, nomenclature, and current methodologies. Survey of major vascular plant families including pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 414. Environmental Geology |
Credit: 3 |
| Geologic related consequences of the interaction between people and the physical environment, including natural geologic hazards; minerals, energy, water and soil resources; and global change and decision making. Field trips to environmentally sensitive sites. Prerequisites: BIO 314 or PHY 314 or permission of instructor. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 415. Materials and Methods in Environmental Science |
Credit: 4 |
| Practical experiences with field and laboratory methods in air, water, soil, and solid waste pollution analysis and management; environmental impact and assessment methods. Prerequisite: Major in Environmental Science or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 416. Soil Science and Biology |
Credit: 4 |
| The soil as a natural body. Soil development and taxonomy, physical and chemical characteristics of soils, the role of soils in plant growth and mineral nutrition, soil ecology and microbiology, fate of soil pollutants and solid wastes, soil conservation. Prerequisites: BIO 301 and permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
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| BIO 417. Medical Microbiology |
Credit: 4 |
| Introduction to infectious diseases, concentrating principally on the basic mechanisms of pathogenesis for bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases. Prerequisite: BIO 217. Lecture 3 hours, discussion 1 hour. | |
| Instructors: McKinney |
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| BIO 421. Limnology |
Credit: 4 |
| Physical, chemical, and biological parameters influencing productivity of freshwater systems, including lakes, rivers, and streams. Prerequisites: BIO 101; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell |
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| BIO 423. Histology |
Credit: 4 |
| Microscopic anatomy of mammalian cells, tissues, and organs. Characteristics, organization, and identification obtained through the study of tissue sections. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Campbell |
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| BIO 424. Developmental Biology |
Credit: 4 |
| Combines aspects of classical embryology, developmental mechanics, ecotoxicology, and the evolution of development. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 425. Medical Entomology |
Credit: 3 |
| Arthropods of medical importance; distribution, biology, and control; collection and identification. Prerequisite: BIO 340 or BIO 447. Lecture/laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Campbell | |
| BIO 426. Reproduction |
Credit: 4 |
| Structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs involved in animal reproduction. The interrelationships of functioning systems involving male and female reproduction, as well as processes involved in successful reproduction are also discussed. Laboratory exercises include microscopic and gross examination of reproductive tissues and organs as well as selective examination of reproductive physiology. Prerequisite: BIO 331 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 427. Immunology |
Credit: 4 |
| The immune mechanism of vertebrates as it applies to allergies, tissue compatibility, autoimmune diseases, resistance to infectious diseases, and clinical testing. Prerequisites: BIO 217, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: McKinney |
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| BIO 428. Endocrinology |
Credit: 3 |
| Introduction and in-depth study of hormone function and organs involved in production of hormones. Mechanisms involved in synthesis and secretion of hormones as well as intracellular mechanisms involved in hormone-induced signal transduction are also discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 331 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. | |
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| BIO 435. Methods and Materials in the Biological Sciences |
Credit: 3 |
| Experiences with field and laboratory biological methods suitable for use with middle school/junior high school and secondary school students. Prerequisite: Biology education major. | |
| Instructors: Fitts |
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| BIO 439. Field Herpetology |
Credit: 4 |
| Focuses on amphibians and reptiles of the southeastern United States, especially Mississippi. Laboratory experiences include taxonomic surveys, habitat assessment, and trophic relationships. Prerequisite: BIO 301 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell |
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| BIO 440. Evolution and Systematics |
Credit: 3 |
| History of taxonomy and evolutionary theory, methods of speciation and evolution, current principles and theories, and an exploration of classical and modern literature. Prerequisites: BIO 328 and a minimum of one plant or animal systematics course. | |
| Instructors: Green |
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| BIO 442. Biotechnology |
Credit: 4 |
| Methods to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences. Societal implications of DNA technology are considered. Prerequisites: One semester of organic chemistry and cell biology or biochemistry. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Katembe |
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| BIO 447. Parasitology |
Credit: 4 |
| Taxonomy, morphology, life cycles, control, and medical importance of parasites of humans and animals. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Campbell | |
| BIO 449. Landscape Ecology |
Credit: 4 |
| Influence of biotic and abiotic processes on the characterization, pattern development, spatial heterogeneity and dynamics of landscapes. Applications and techniques using GIS, GIP and GPS. Prerequisites: BIO 301 and one additional field-oriented offering. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 459. Conservation Biology |
Credit: 4 |
| Integrates fundamental relationships between organisms and their environment with investigations in population/community biology and wildlife management. Prerequisites: BIO 301 and two additional field-oriented offerings recommended. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 461. Mammalogy |
Credit: 4 |
| Systematics and ecology of mammals. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Reza |
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| BIO 462. Ornithology |
Credit: 4 |
| Systematics and ecology of birds. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Reza |
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| BIO 463. Wildlife Habitat Management |
Credit: 4 |
| The theory and practice of evaluating and managing habitat for wildlife. Students gain experience writing wildlife habitat management plans. Field trips are required. Prerequisites: BIO 321, BIO 312 or 411. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Reza |
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| BIO 470. Internship |
Credit: 1-4 |
| Field studies with an approved professional agency or industry. Open only to advanced biology majors. Prerequisites: Approval of adviser and department chair. Not to exceed 4 hours total credit. | |
| Instructors: Arranged with student |
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| BIO 477. Wetland Ecology |
Credit: 4 |
| Structure and function of wetlands. Methods of delineation using hydrologic, soil, and vegetation indicators. Emphasis on the southeastern U.S. Prerequisites: BIO 301, CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell |
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| BIO 492. Special Topics |
Credit: 1-4 |
| Current developments in biological sciences. May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisites: Varies with topic. Total credit not to exceed 6 hours. | |
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| BIO 502. Microbial Genetics |
Credit: 4 |
| Genetic mechanisms of microbial response to changing environmental conditions with emphasis on pathogenicity and bioremediation. Prerequisites: BIO 217, BIO 442 recommended. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: McKinney |
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| BIO 504. Economic Botany |
Credit: 4 |
| The study of economically important plants of the world with emphasis on origins, genetics, diversity, and utilization by humanity. Survey of agricultural and horticultural crop plants, fiber plants, forest trees, and medical and ethnobotanical plants. Prerequisites: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 505. Plant Physiology |
Credit: 4 |
| Physiology of vascular plants with emphasis on angiosperms; water relations, translocation, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, growth, hormones, and physiology of reproduction. Prerequisite: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 506. Plant Pathology |
Credit: 4 |
| The study of plant pathogenic organisms, including viruses, bacteria fungi, and invertebrates; pathogen life cycles and effects of pathogens on host plants; ecophysiology of plant pathogens; pathogen management and control with emphasis on economic plants. Prerequisites: BIO 410. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 508. Biology of Nonvascular Plants |
Credit: 4 |
| Biology of the algae, fungi, and bryophytes, emphasizing morphology, life histories, and systematics, but also including physiology, and ecology. Laboratory includes identification, isolation, and culture methods. Prerequisites: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 510. Plant Anatomy |
Credit: 4 |
| Organization and development of the vegetative and reproductive tissues and organs of seed plants with emphasis on angiosperms. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Tiftickjian | |
| BIO 511. Elements of Plant Systematics |
Credit: 3 |
| Principles of plant classification including history, nomenclature, and current methodologies. Survey of major vascular plant families including pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 514. Environmental Geology |
Credit: 3 |
| Geologic related consequences of the interaction between people and the physical environment, including natural geologic hazards; minerals, energy, water and soil resources; and global change and decision making. Field trips to environmentally sensitive sites. Prerequisites: BIO 314 or PHY 314 or permission of instructor. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 516. Soil Science and Biology |
Credit: 4 |
| The soil as a natural body. Soil development and taxonomy, physical and chemical characteristics of soils, the role of soils in plant growth and mineral nutrition, soil ecology and microbiology, fate of soil pollutants and solid wastes, soil conservation. Prerequisites: BIO 301 and permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
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| BIO 517. Medical Microbiology |
Credit: 4 |
| Introduction to infectious diseases, concentrating principally on the basic mechanisms of pathogenesis for bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases. Lecture 3 hours, discussion 1 hour. | |
| Instructors: McKinney |
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| BIO 521. Limnology |
Credit: 4 |
| Physical, chemical, and biological parameters influencing productivity of freshwater systems, including lakes, rivers, and streams. Prerequisites: BIO 101; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell |
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| BIO 523. Histology |
Credit: 4 |
| Microscopic anatomy of mammalian cells, tissues, and organs. Characteristics, organization, and identification obtained through the study of tissue sections. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Campbell |
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| BIO 524. Developmental Biology |
Credit: 4 |
| Combines aspects of classical embryology, developmental mechanics, ecotoxicology, and the evolution of development. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 525. Medical Entomology |
Credit: 3 |
| Arthropods of medical importance; distribution, biology, and control; collection and identification. Prerequisite: BIO 340 or BIO 447. Lecture/laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Campbell |
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| BIO 526. Reproduction |
Credit: 4 |
| Structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs involved in animal reproduction. The interrelationships of functioning systems involving male and female reproduction, as well as processes involved in successful reproduction are also discussed. Laboratory exercises include microscopic and gross examination of reproductive tissues and organs as well as selective examination of reproductive physiology. Prerequisite: BIO 331 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| BIO 527. Immunology |
Credit: 4 |
| The immune mechanism of vertebrates as it applies to allergies, tissue compatibility, autoimmune diseases, resistance to infectious diseases, and clinical testing. Prerequisites: BIO 217, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: McKinney |
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| BIO 528. Endocrinology |
Credit: 3 |
| Introduction and in-depth study of hormone function and organs involved in production of hormones. Mechanisms involved in synthesis and secretion of hormones as well as intracellular mechanisms involved in hormone-induced signal transduction are also discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 331 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. | |
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| BIO 535. Methods and Materials in the Biological Sciences |
Credit: 3 |
| Experiences with field and laboratory biological methods suitable for use with middle school/junior high school and secondary school students. Prerequisite: Biology education major. | |
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| BIO 539. Field Herpetology |
Credit: 4 |
| Focuses on amphibians and reptiles of the southeastern United States, especially Mississippi. Laboratory experiences include taxonomic surveys, habitat assessment, and trophic relationships. Prerequisite: BIO 301 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell |
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| BIO 540. Evolution and Systematics |
Credit: 3 |
| History of taxonomy and evolutionary theory, methods of speciation and evolution, current principles and theories, and an exploration of classical and modern literature. Prerequisites: BIO 328 and a minimum of one plant or animal systematics course. | |
| Instructors: Green |
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| BIO 547. Parasitology |
Credit: 4 |
| Taxonomy, morphology, life cycles, control, and medical importance of parasites of humans and animals. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Campbell |
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| BIO 559. Conservation Biology |
Credit: 4 |
| Influence of biotic and abiotic processes on the characterization, pattern development, spatial heterogeneity and dynamics of landscapes. Applications and techniques using GIS, GIP and GPS. Prerequisites: BIO 301 and one additional field-oriented offering. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| BIO 561. Mammalogy |
Credit: 4 |
| Systematics and ecology of mammals. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Reza |
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| BIO 562. Ornithology |
Credit: 4 |
| Systematics and ecology of birds. Prerequisite: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Reza |
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| BIO 563. Wildlife Habitat Management |
Credit: 4 |
| The theory and practice of evaluating and managing habitat for wildlife. Students gain experience writing wildlife habitat management plans. Field trips are required. Prerequisites: BIO 321, BIO 312 or 411. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Reza |
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| BIO 570. Internship |
Credit: 1-4 |
| Field studies with an approved professional agency or industry. Open only to advanced biology majors. Prerequisites: Approval of adviser and department chair. Not to exceed 4 hours total credit. | |
| Instructors: Arranged with student |
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| BIO 577. Wetland Ecology |
Credit: 4 |
| Structure and function of wetlands. Methods of delineation using hydrologic, soil, and vegetation indicators. Emphasis on the southeastern U.S. Prerequisites: BIO 301, CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Blackwell |
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| BIO 592. Special Topics |
Credit: 1-4 |
| Current developments in biological sciences. May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisites: Varies with topic. Total credit not to exceed 6 hours. | |
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| BIO 601. Problems Teaching Science in the Secondary School |
Credit: 3 |
| Methods of teaching biology and trends and recent concepts in biology education as they relate to teaching in the junior and senior high schools. | |
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| BIO 614. Problems Teaching Science in Elementary Schools |
Credit: 3 |
| Practical problems handled on an individual basis, while potential problems are being analyzed through research and discussion. Scientific methods of instruction used as foundation techniques for all instruction at elementary school level. | |
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| BIO 615. Topics in Ecology |
Credit: 3 |
| Survey and discussion of a specific area of ecology. May be repeated for credit. | |
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| BIO 618. DNA Science |
Credit: 4 |
| Methods to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences. Societal implications of DNA technology are considered. Each student must design and perform an independent laboratory experiment supported by a scholarly paper. Prerequisites: One semester of organic chemistry and cell biology or biochemistry. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Katembe |
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| CHE 100. Introduction to Chemistry |
Credit: 3 |
| Fundamental concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on the scientific method, problem solving, chemical reactions, and the mole concept. Does not meet requirements for a major or minor in chemistry. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| CHE 101. General Chemistry I |
Credit: 3 |
| Properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, solution chemistry. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHE 100. Corequisites: CHE 103, MAT 104 or 106 | |
| Instructors: Bentley, Harper, Smithhart, Somlai | |
| CHE 102. General Chemistry II |
Credit: 3 |
| Continuation of CHE 101. Kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in CHE 101 and CHE 103. Corequisite: CHE 104. | |
| Instructors: Bentley, Harper, Smithhart | |
| CHE 103. General Chemistry Laboratory I |
Credit: 2 |
| Discussion and laboratory experiences to accompany CHE 101. Corequisite: CHE 101. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Bentley, Harper, Smithhart |
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| CHE 104. General Chemistry Laboratory II |
Credit: 2 |
| Discussion and laboratory experiences to accompany CHE 102. Prerequisites: CHE 101, 103. Corequisite: CHE 102. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Bentley, Harper, Smithhart |
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| CHE 110. The Chemical World |
Credit: 3 |
| Fundamental concepts of chemistry, with emphasis on a better understanding of the natural world and the choices citizens must make in a technological society. May not count toward major or minor in chemistry. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 212. Survey of Organic Chemistry |
Credit: 5 |
| Principles, descriptions of classes of compounds and reactions. Prerequisites: CHE 101, 103. Not open to students who have completed CHE 319/321 and/or CHE 320/322. May not count toward chemistry major. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Harper |
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| CHE 301. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry |
Credit: 3 |
| Chemistry of the elements emphasizing the synthesis, structure, reactions and periodic trends in inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHE 102. | |
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| CHE 311. Quantitative Analysis |
Credit: 5 |
| Volumetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, and instrumental methods of analysis. Theory of laboratory techniques with emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisites: CHE 102, 104. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. | |
| Instructors: Smithhart |
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| CHE 319. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I |
Credit: 2 |
| Laboratory experiences to accompany CHE 321. Prerequisites: CHE 102, 104; Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHE 321. Laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 320. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II |
Credit: 2 |
| Laboratory experiences to accompany CHE 322 Prerequisites: CHE 319, 321; Corequisite: CHE 322. Laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 321. Organic Chemistry I |
Credit: 3 |
| Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Molecular orbital view of organic compounds, structural features of various hydrocarbons; organic reactions and their mechanisms; organic synthesis; nomenclature and physical properties, including spectroscopy of organic substances. Prerequisites:CHE 102, 104; Prerequisite or corequisite: CHE 319. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 322. Organic Chemistry II |
Credit: 3 |
| Continuation of CHE 321. Common organic functional groups in terms of their preparations and reaction; detailed study of reaction mechanisms emphasizing the similarities and differences among the various functional groups. Prerequisites: CHE 319, 321; Prerequisite or corequisite: CHE 320. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 324. Organic Preparations |
Credit: 3 |
| Selected preparations from chemical literature with emphasis on techniques used in synthesis of organic compounds. Prerequisites: CHE 320, 322. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 346. Principles of Pharmacology |
Credit: 3 |
| The interaction of drugs with living systems; biotransformations, dose-effect relationships, receptor concepts, and toxic effect. Prerequisites: CHE 440. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 351. Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences |
Credit: 4 |
| Principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum chemistry with biological implications. Prerequisites: CHE 102,104; PHY 222,234. Not open to students who have completed CHE 371/372. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Bentley | |
| CHE 363. Problems in Chemistry |
Credit: 1-5 |
| Special topics involving library and laboratory work on problems of interest to student and instructor. Does not meet requirements for the A.C.S. accredited chemistry program. | |
| Instructors: Arranged with student |
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| CHE 371. Physical Chemistry I |
Credit: 4 |
| Thermodynamics, phase and chemical equilibria, solutions and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: CHE 102; PHY 232; MAT 206. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Bentley | |
| CHE 372. Physical Chemistry II |
Credit: 4 |
| Continuation of CHE 371. Kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHE 371. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Bentley | |
| CHE 404. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
Credit: 4 |
| The fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on coordination compounds, solid state, structures, and contemporary inorganic reactions and characterization techniques. Prerequisite: CHE 372. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. | |
| CHE 431. Modern Methods of Organic Analysis |
Credit: 4 |
| Analysis and identification of organic compounds using such modern techniques as IR, NMR, UV, and mass spectrometry. Prerequisites: CHE 320, 322, and 311 or 460. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 432. Introduction to Polymer Science |
Credit: 3 |
| Basics of polymer terminology, major synthesis routes for all polymers, special properties of polymers that make them unique materials, and the relationship of polymer structure to bulk properties. Prerequisites: CHE 212 or CHE 322. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 434. Environmental Chemistry |
Credit: 4 |
| Chemical applications to solutions of such environmental problems as air and water pollution and solid waste disposal; the chemistry of pollutants; chemical and physical removal of pollutants. Prerequisites or concurrent enrollment: CHE 320, 322. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Smithhart |
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| CHE 440. Biochemistry |
Credit: 4 |
| Principles in general biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHE 320, 322. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Chu |
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| CHE 441. Biochemical Methods |
Credit: 3 |
| Modern methods of biochemical analysis utilizing chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectrophotometry. Prerequisite: CHE 351 or 371. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 442. Biotechnology |
Credit: 4 |
| Methods to isolate, amplify, manipulate and analyze DNA sequences. Societal implications are considered. Prerequisites: One semester of organic chemistry and cell biology or biochemistry. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Katembe |
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| CHE 460. Instrumental Analysis |
Credit: 4 |
| Survey and interpretation of spectrometric methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHE 311. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Smithhart |
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| CHE 461. Advanced Analytical Methods |
Credit: 4 |
| Advanced treatment of modern analytical techniques, application to current industrial methods, instrumentation, and introduction to pertinent literature. Prerequisites: CHE 311, 372. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Smithhart |
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| CHE 464. Science Seminar |
Credit: 1 |
| Presentation of papers on current scientific developments and special problems of interest to students and faculty. Utilization of the library and scientific journals to yield experience in evaluation, abstracting, bibliographic methods, and writing the scientific paper. For junior and senior students majoring in chemistry. | |
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| CHE 475. Theoretical Chemistry |
Credit: 3 |
| Advanced treatment of fundamental principles of chemistry, with introduction to various areas of current chemical research. Prerequisite: CHE 372. | |
| Instructors: Bentley |
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| CHE 481. Independent Research in Chemistry |
Credit: 1-3 |
| Research involving library and laboratory work on problems of interest to student and instructor. For junior and senior students majoring in chemistry. 1 to 3 hours credit per semester not to exceed 6. | |
| Instructors: Arranged with student | |
| CHE 492. Special Topics in Chemistry |
Credit: 1-6 |
| Current developments in Chemistry. | |
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| CHE 504. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
Credit: 3 |
| The fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on coordination compounds, solid state, structures, and contemporary inorganic reactions and characterization techniques. Prerequisite: CHE 372. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. | |
| CHE 534. Environmental Chemistry |
Credit: 4 |
| Chemical applications to solutions of such environmental problems as air and water pollution and solid waste disposal; the chemistry of pollutants; chemical and physical removal of pollutants. Prerequisites or concurrent enrollment: CHE 320, 322. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Smithhart |
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| CHE 540. Biochemistry |
Credit: 4 |
| Principles in general biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHE 320, 322. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Chu |
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| CHE 546. Principles of Pharmacology |
Credit: 3 |
| The interaction of drugs with living systems; biotransformations, dose-effect relationships, receptor concepts, and toxic effect. Prerequisites: CHE 440. | |
| Instructors: Somlai |
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| CHE 560. Instrumental Analysis |
Credit: 4 |
| Survey and interpretation of spectrometric methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHE 311. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Smithhart |
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| CHE 575. Theoretical Chemistry |
Credit: 3 |
| Advanced treatment of fundamental principles of chemistry, with introduction to various areas of current chemical research. Prerequisite: CHE 372. | |
| Instructors: Bentley |
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| CHE 581. Independent Research in Chemistry |
Credit: 1-3 |
| Research involving library and laboratory work on problems of interest to student and instructor. For junior and senior students majoring in chemistry. 1 to 3 hours credit per semester not to exceed 6. | |
| Instructors: Arranged with student |
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| CHE 592. Special Topics in Chemistry |
Credit: 1-6 |
| Current developments in Chemistry. | |
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| CHE 618. DNA Science |
Credit: 4 |
| Methods to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences. Societal implications of DNA technology are considered. Each student must design and perform an independent laboratory experiment supported by a scholarly paper. Prerequisites: One semester of organic chemistry and cell biology or biochemistry. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. | |
| Instructors: Katembe |
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| CHE 630. Topics in Inorganic Chemistry |
Credit: 3 |
| Special topics including ligand field theory, x-ray diffraction, and x-ray fluorescence. | |
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| CHE 674. Chemical and Physical Thermodynamics |
Credit: 3 |
| Advanced treatment of fundamental principles of thermodynamics, including classical and statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | |
| Instructors: Bentley |
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| CHE 689. Chemical Research |
Credit: 3 |
| Special problems in chemical research. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. | |
| Instructors: Arranged with student |
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| CUR 456. Trends in Teaching the Sciences |
Credit: 3 |
| (CUR 456 in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.) | |
| Instructors: Fitts |
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| CUR 493. Teaching the Sciences |
Credit: 3 |
| Current teaching methods and objectives are correlated with organization and presentation of subject matter. Considerations include the laboratory and selection of equipment, selecting the science library, and organization of science fairs. | |
| Instructors: Fitts |
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| PHY 110. The Physical World |
Credit: 3 |
| Fundamental concepts of mechanics, heat, electricity, and light. Emphasis on methods, history, and theory of science. For non-science majors. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Meek, Gabryszewska-Kukawa |
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| PHY 202. Physical Geography |
Credit: 3 |
| Earth's natural environment including weather, climate, oceans, water resources, natural vegetation, ecology, soils, geology, geomorphology, and environmental regions. For non-science majors. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Social Sciences faculty |
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| PHY 205. Astronomy |
Credit: 3 |
| Fundamentals concepts of descriptive astronomy. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Gabryszewska-Kukawa |
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| PHY 210. The Physics of Sound |
Credit: 3 |
| This course explores the production, trans- mission, and reception of sound. Topics in this course include: the physics of simple harmonic motion; production of sound by instruments; formation and analysis of harmonics and the structure of complex waves; and the perception of sound and sound acoustics in structures. Laboratory investigations are included in the course. This course is intended for students enrolled in the Delta Music Institute program, Speech and Hearing Science majors, or Music majors, unless permission to enroll is granted by the instructor. Prerequisite: MAT 104. 3 | |
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| PHY 221. Physics for the Life Sciences I |
Credit: 3 |
| Fundamental concepts of mechanics, heat, and sound. Prerequisite: MAT 104, 105; Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 233. | |
| Instructors: Meek |
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| PHY 222. Physics for the Life Sciences II |
Credit: 3 |
| Continuation of PHY 221. Fundamental concepts of light, electricity, and modern physics. Prerequisites: PHY 221, 233; Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 234. | |
| Instructors: Meek |
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| PHY 225. Introduction to Modern Physics |
Credit: 3 |
| Topics in atomic and nuclear physics; recent developments in physics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. | |
| Instructors: Meek |
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| PHY 231. General Physics I |
Credit: 3 |
| Vector and calculus concepts applied to mechanics, fluid flow, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MAT 205; Corequisite: PHY 233. | |
| Instructors: Gabryszewska-Kukawa |
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| PHY 232. General Physics II |
Credit: 3 |
| Continuation of PHY 231. Vector and calculus concepts applied to electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Prerequisites: MAT 205; PHY 231, 233; Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 234. | |
| Instructors: Gabryszewska-Kukawa |
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| PHY 233. General Physics Laboratory I |
Credit: 1 |
| Laboratory experiences to accompany PHY 221 or 231. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 221 or 231. Laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Gabryszewska-Kukawa, Meek |
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| PHY 234. General Physics Laboratory II |
Credit: 1 |
| Laboratory experiences to accompany PHY 222 or 232. Prerequisites: PHY 221 or 231; 233; Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 222 or 232. Laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Gabryszewska-Kukawa, Meek |
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| PHY 256. Applied Meteorology |
Credit: 3 |
| (See CAV 256). Basic weather theory and information services available including how to interpret various reports and forecasts provided by the National Weather Service and the Federal Aviation Administration. Does not meet general education laboratory science requirement. | |
| Instructors: Commercial Aviation faculty |
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| PHY 314. Physical Geology for the Life Sciences |
Credit: 4 |
| A study of the Earth, its composition, structure, and a natural processes. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Baghai Riding |
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| PHY 351. Chemical Physics |
Credit: 4 |
| (See CHE 351) | |
| Instructors: Bentley |
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| PHY 371. Thermodynamics |
Credit: 4 |
| (See CHE 371) | |
| Instructors: Bentley |
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| PHY 400. Biophysics |
Credit: 3 |
| Physical principles applied to biological systems. Prerequisite: PHY 222 or 232. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Meek |
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| PHY 401. Electronics and Instrumentation |
Credit: 3 |
| Electronics relating to common laboratory devices, detection systems, trouble shooting, and electric circuits. Prerequisites: PHY 222 or 232 and 234 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| PHY 405. Advanced Astronomy |
Credit: 3 |
| Lectures and demonstrations in astronomy, laboratory experiences in celestial mechanics and light, and observations through optical telescopes in an integrated lecture/laboratory sequence. Prerequisite: PHY 205. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. | |
| Instructors: Gabryszewska-Kukawa |
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| PHY 433. Nuclear Methods |
Credit: 3 |
| Measuring and understanding nuclear events and their effects on environmental health. Prerequisites: PHY 222 or 232, 234 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. | |
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| PHY 463. Problems in Physics |
Credit: 1-4 |
| Special topics involving library and laboratory work on problems of interest to student and instructor. | |
| Instructors: Arranged with student |
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| PHY 492. Special Topics in Physics |
Credit: 1-6 |
| Current developments in Physics. | |
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| PHY 592. Special Topics in Physics |
Credit: 1-6 |
| Current developments in Physics. | |
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