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Biology (BIOL)
BIOL 4215 Mammalian Physiology Prerequisites: "C" or better in both BIOL 3204 and (CHEM 3015 or CHEM 3053). Description: Descriptive and functional analysis of the mammalian nervous, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and digestive organ systems. For majors in human and animal sciences, particularly pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary tracks. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5215. Previously offered as ZOOL 4215. Credit hours: 5 Contact hours: Lecture: 5
BIOL 4293 Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Prerequisites: BIOL 3204 or BIOL 4215.
Description: Examination of the influences of nervous and endocrine systems on behavior, and vice-versa, in vertebrates, including humans. Historical roots and current techniques relating to topics, including male and female reproductive behavior patterns, sex differences in behavior and neuroendocrine causation. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 5293. Previously offered as ZOOL 4293. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 4223 Mammalian Physiology Laboratory Prerequisites: "C" or better in BIOL 4215.
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 4303 Organismal Ecotoxicology Prerequisites: BIOL 1114 or equivalent and (CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314) and junior standing. Description: Comparative study of the major groups of environmental contaminants (e.g. heavy metals, PCB's, insecticides) and an introduction to the basic theories, principles and techniques associated with the study of contaminant fate and effects on organisms. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 5303. Same course as BIOL 5303 and ITOX 5303. Previously offered as ZOOL 4303. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Description: Laboratory experiments that illustrate functions of organs, organ systems or mechanisms of whole body physiological control. Previously offered as ZOOL 4223. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 4253 Pharmacology Prerequisites: "C" or better in either BIOL 3204 or BIOL 4215; Biochemistry strongly suggested. Description: Major drug classes based on their predominant use or principal activity in the body; basis for drug action; and modification of drugs and their action by physiological processes. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5253. Previously offered as ZOOL 4243 and BIOL 4243. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 4363 Principles of Toxicology Prerequisites: BIOL 3204 and (CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314).
Description: Basic concepts in toxicology such as chemical partitioning, dose response, toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, and bioavailability. It will focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of toxicity of a few representative natural and man-made compounds. Case studies used to understand real-life scenarios. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 5363. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 4273 Environmental Physiology Prerequisites: BIOL 3204 or BIOL 4215.
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 4413 Biology of Fishes Prerequisites: BIOL 1604.
Description: The study of animal adaptation and responses to natural environments. Topics include marine, shoreline, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats as well as anthropogenic problems specific to these habitats. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 5273. Previously offered as ZOOL 4273. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 4283 Endocrinology Prerequisites: "C" or better in (BIOL 3204 or BIOL 4215) and credit in (CHEM 3015 or CHEM 3053 or consent of instructor). Description: Examination of the hormonal control and regulation of physiological processes in vertebrates. Function of the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, pancreas, ovary and testes. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 5283. Previously offered as ZOOL 4283. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Description: Ecology and evolution of fishes with particular emphasis on physiology, morphology, behavior, and taxonomy; laboratory emphasis on Oklahoma species. Weekend field trips required. Previously offered as ZOOL 4413. Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology
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