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Biology (BIOL)
BIOL 5363 Principles of Toxicology Prerequisites: Course in chemistry and physiology strongly recommended.
BIOL 5464 Ornithology Description: Classification, evolution, distribution, identification, life histories, and morphological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of birds. Two weekend field trips required. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 4464, NREM 4464. Previously offered as NREM 5564. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5503 Spatial Ecology and Analysis Prerequisites: Course in ecology strongly recommended. Description: Theory, methods, and models for identifying and quantifying spatial patterns and processes, with a focus on implications for ecological relationships. Previously offered as ZOOL 5503. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5523 Population Ecology Prerequisites: BIOL 3034 and MATH 1513. Description: Theory and principles of predicting and analyzing population abundance and dynamics. Life history theory, foraging theory, habitat selection, population genetics, and species interactions. Previously offered as ZOOL 5523. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5524 Biological Laboratory Instrumentation Prerequisites: CHEM 1515 and PBIO 1404 or MICR 2123 or BIOL 1604 or equivalents or consent of instructor. Description: Lecture and laboratory course in biological instrumentation use, theory, experimental design, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Topics include liquid handling systems, pH/ISE meters, electrophoresis, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, chromatography, thermocylers, and DNA sequencers. May not be used for degree credit in BIOL 4524, MICR 4524, PBIO 4524. Same course as PBIO 5524 and MICR 5524. Additional flat fee of $50.00 applies. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5623 Ecological Data and Alternative Hypothesis Prerequisites: Course in statistics strongly recommended. Description: Emphasizes statistical analyses that start with a set of plausible alternative hypotheses and use likelihoods to quantify the relative support the hypotheses receive from empirical data. Instruction will be done with lectures, computer lab exercises, and in- class presentations. Previously offered as ZOOL 5623. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology
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 4363. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5403 Advanced Wetland Ecology Prerequisites: A course in aquatic ecology or wetland management recommended. Description: Principles and theory of wetland ecology with a focus on wetland processes, function, and services. Topics include wetland geomorphology, biogeochemistry and hydrology of wetlands, wetland functions and services, wetland development, wetland restoration, water issues, wetland policy, philosophy of wetland management, and educating society about wetlands. Same course as NREM 5403. Previously offered as ZOOL 5403. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Integrative Biology
BIOL 5423 Techniques in Environmental Toxicology Prerequisites: Organic chemistry or instructor consent.
Description: Practical understanding of modern techniques used to quantify exposure and effects of environmental toxicants. Laboratory topics include gas chromatography, HPLC, atomic absorption spectroscopy, immunoassay, and toxicity testing. Same course as ITOX 5423. Previously offered as ZOOL 5423. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology BIOL 5434 Limnology Prerequisites: College level ecology course. Description: This course provides an overview of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of inland habitats including lakes, reservoirs, streams, and wetlands. Field trips required. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 4434. Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Integrative Biology
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