Course Requirements for Undergraduate
Major in Aquatic Biology
BIO 1430 Functional Biology
Provides the science major with a strong foundation in cellular and molecular
biology and physiology. Topics include biological chemistry, metabolism,
the molecular bases of cellular functions and genetics, the molecular
biology of reproduction and development, cell signaling, neurobiology
and the special senses, and human physiology and the immune system.
BIO1431 Organismal Biology
Provides the science major with a strong foundation in organismal biology,
Mendelian and population genetics, evolution, and ecology. Topics include
taxonomy, patterns of diversity, ecosystems and human biology, behavior,
reproductive biology, and comparative physiology.
BIO 2450 Genetics
An introduction to basic principles of Genetics by studies of Mendelian,
molecular, quantitative and population genetics. Topics include: classical
transmission genetics, and gene mapping, DNA replication and repair, transcription,
translation, control of gene expression, genetic engineering techniques,
Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, evolutionary change via natural selection,
and genetic drift.
BIO 2411 Intermediate Zoology
Provides biology majors a strong foundation in animal biology at the organismal
level. The format will include details of animal form and function as
well as concepts relating to classification, phylogeny, evolution, and
ecology. Topics will include natural history, biogeography, adaptations
to local environments, shared characters, and behavior. All material is
presented in an accepted phylogenetic sequence.
BIO 3421 Vertebrate Physiology
The physiology of vertebrate organs will be explored by study of the systems
in which they function. Mammalian systems will be emphasized. The systems
studies include the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, the endocrine
system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive
system, the reproductive system and the urinary system.
BIO 3465 Plant Physiology
Basic principles of plant physiology studies in lecture and laboratory.
BIO 4415 Ichthyology
An introduction to the morphology, taxonomy, natural history and evolution
of fishes. Field trips will be made to collect specimens and laboratory
periods will be devoted to morphological and systematic analysis.
BIO 4470 Limnology
The physical, chemical, and biological factors affecting productivity
in lakes, ponds, and streams. Limnological sampling methods, chemical,
and biological analysis of samples and hydrographic surveying are included
in the laboratory.
CHEM 3410 Quantitative Analysis
Course covers the general theory and practice of typical methods of gravimetric
and volumetric analysis, satisfies the quantitative analysis requirements
for chemistry majors, minors, pre-medical and pharmacy students
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