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BIOL 5184 Advanced Herpetology Description: The biology of amphibians and reptiles with an emphasis on evolutionary relationships and comparative morphology, physiology, ecology, and natural history; laboratory emphasis on Oklahoma species. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. Weekend field trips required. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 4184. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5215 Mammalian Physiology 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, particular pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary tracks. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 4215. Credit hours: 5 Contact hours: Lecture: 5 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5243 Ecological Immunology Description: The causes and consequences of variation in immunity studied within the context of evolution and ecology. A combination of lectures and student-led presentations intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Previously offered as ZOOL 5243. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5253 Pharmacology Prerequisites: Upper division Physiology and Organic Chemistry. 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 4243 or BIOL 4253. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture

BIOL 5283 Endocrinology Prerequisites: A course in physiology and chemistry 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 4283. Previously offered as ZOOL 5283. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5293 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 4293. Previously offered as ZOOL 5293. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5303 Organismal Ecotoxicology

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 4303. Same course as ITOX 5303. Previously offered as ZOOL 5303. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5343 Population and Community Ecotoxicology Prerequisites: Course in ecology strongly recommended. Description: Examines the exposure of animals to environmental contaminants and resulting effects at the individual through community level. The dynamic nature of exposure to contaminants will be of particular interest in this course. For example, how do the natural history traits of a species either protect it from exposure, or enhance its potential for exposure to contaminants? Topics will range from the historical perspectives to ecotoxicology to study design and risk assessment. Same course as ITOX 5343. Previously offered as ZOOL 5343. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology

Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5273 Environmental Physiology Prerequisites: BIOL 3204 or BIOL 4215 or equivalent.

Description: The study of animal adaptation and responses to natural freshwater, and terrestrial habitats as well as anthropogenic problems specific to these habitats. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 4273. Previously offered as ZOOL 5273. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology