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BIO V0005 Genetics

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics; organization of DNA, replication, repair, mutagenesis, recombination, control of gene expression, genetic engineering and molecular techniques.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

Undergraduate genetics and molecular biology or biochemistry.

Contact Hours

4 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V0103 Microbial Genetics

Microbial genetic systems will be examined with respect to their contributions to the understanding of molecular mechanisms of recombination, repair of genetic material, and regulation of gene expression. Emphasis will be placed on the procedures and the role of the new biotechnology.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BIO V0005 or equivalent.

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V0503 Evolution

Study of the mechanism and processes of evolution. Theory, laboratory experimental results and the phenomena found in natural populations are described and discussed in relation to population genetics, speciation and megaevolution.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Course in genetics, vertebrate or invertebrate zoology, botany or permission of instructor.

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V0603 Principles of Systematics

Lecture and discussion sections involving general principles of biological systematics, including fundamentals of nomenclature, phylogenetic theory, character analysis, and their use of relevant computer algorithms. Readings from the primary literature as well as text sources will be emphasized.

Credits

4

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr/wk., plus conf.

BIO V0606 Population Ecology Lab

Lecture, laboratory. An analysis of the structure and dynamics of plant and animal populations. Topics include density, growth, regulation, fluctuation of numbers, niche, dispersal systems, dispersion patterns, demographic techniques, and interactions between populations.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

BIO V0611 Systematics and Evolution of Insects and Spiders

Lectures emphasize basic knowledge and recent advances in the systematics, biogeography, morphology, behavior, and paleontology of these arthropods. Major Families of the world will be emphasized. Labs involve fieldwork, personal collections, identifications, techniques, and small research projects.

Credits

2

Contact Hours

2 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V0612 Systematics and Evolution of Insects and Spiders Lab

Lectures emphasize basic knowledge and recent advances in the systematics, biogeography, morphology, behavior, and paleontology of these arthropods. Major Families of the world will be emphasized. Labs involve fieldwork, personal collections, identifications, techniques, and small research projects.

Credits

2

Contact Hours

4 lab hr./wk.

BIO V0733 Zoology and Phylogeny of Chordata (Mammals)

Lecture, laboratory. Origin, adaptive radiation, morphology, ecology and systematics of mammals. Discussion of the reptile-mammal transition emphasizing the fundamental characters of teeth, ear structure and tarsal bones. Survey of mammalian orders and practical work in laboratory on living families and local species, including field methods and preparation of specimens for study. Lecture and laboratory are integrated; the course cannot be taken in separate parts.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Course in vertebrate comparative anatomy.

Contact Hours

2 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V0734 Zoology and Phylogeny of Chordata (Mammals) Lab

Lecture, laboratory. Origin, adaptive radiation, morphology, ecology and systematics of mammals. Discussion of the reptile-mammal transition emphasizing the fundamental characters of teeth, ear structure and tarsal bones. Survey of mammalian orders and practical work in laboratory on living families and local species, including field methods and preparation of specimens for study. Lecture and laboratory are integrated; the course cannot be taken in separate parts. 

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Course in vertebrate comparative anatomy.

Contact Hours

5 lab hr./wk.

BIO V0743 Zoology and Phylogeny of Chordata (Birds)

Lecture, laboratory, special topics in the evolution of birds. 

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor.

Contact Hours

2 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V0744 Zoology and Phylogeny of Chordata (Birds) Lab

Lecture, laboratory, special topics in the evolution of birds.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor.

Contact Hours

4 lab hr./wk.

BIO V0803 Molecular Evolution

Principles of evolution at the level of DNA and proteins; gene families, concerted evolution of genes, codon bias, and other genetic processes will be discussed.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V0901 Population Genetics

Lecture, laboratory. The Hardy-Weinberg law, gene pools, gene frequencies, and gene migration.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

A course in genetics, a course in organic chemistry.

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V0902 Population Genetics Lab

Lecture, laboratory. The Hardy-Weinberg law, gene pools, gene frequencies, and gene migration.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

A course in genetics, a course in organic chemistry.

Contact Hours

6 lab hr./wk.

BIO V1401 Cell Biology

Cells will be studied with special emphasis placed on organization, molecular structure/function relationships of organelles, and energetics and metabolism.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

A course in organic chemistry and a course in biochemistry or permission of the instructor.

Contact Hours

4 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V1800 Immunology

Introduction to the basic concepts in immunology including innate and adaptive immunity, development and function of the cells of the immune system, antigen receptor diversity and the basic methods used to induce and measure immune responses. Selected research topics in immunology with an emphasis on current primary literature will also be covered.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Cell and Molecular Biology & undergraduate genetics.

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V2301 Neuroscience I

This course and V2302 comprise an introduction to the neurosciences. The first semester covers neuronal cell biology (structure and trophic functions), cellular neurophysiology (membrane physiology, action potentials), synapses (neurotransmitters and physiology), neuroendocrine mechanisms, local neuronal circuits (integrative anatomical organization of the vertebrate nervous system). The second semester will cover the sensory and motor systems, as well as neurochemical pathways. Receptor physiology and information processing are discussed in brief for the somatosensory system and in detail for the visual and auditory systems. The vertebrate motor systems are discussed with respect to spinal, supraspinal and cortical mechanisms.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

Students with no background in physiology must meet instructor before course begins.

Contact Hours

4 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V2302 Neuroscience II

Building upon materials covered in Neuroscience I, this course provides an introduction to sensory processing for several sensory systems, outlines the important developmental processes with a specific focus on the functional differentiation of the brain.

Credits

4

Contact Hours

4 hr./wk.

BIO V2403 Animal Behavior I

Lectures and discussions of selected major areas in modern animal behavior research. Included among the topics are conceptual issues in methodology, orientation and navigation, and development of behavior. A modern eclectic approach is emphasized. Students read and lead discussion of papers from the original literature.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

An undergraduate course in animal behavior/comparative psychology or permission of the instructor.

Materials Fee

$25.

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V2407 Animal Behavior II

Lecture and discussion of the selected major areas in modern behavioral research. Topics include behavioral genetics, the evolution of behavior, and behavioral ecology.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

An undergraduate course in animal behavior, evolution or ecology.

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

BIO V5003 Developmental Biology

Principles of evolution at the level of DNA and proteins; gene families, concerted evolution of genes, codon bias, and other genetic processes will be discussed.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V6003 Community Ecology

Lecture, laboratory. Structural attributes, growth, and regulation of plant and animal communities.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

A course in either ecology or field biology.

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V6004 Community Ecology Lab

Lecture, laboratory. Structural attributes, growth, and regulation of plant and animal communities.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

A course in either ecology or field biology.

Contact Hours

6 lab hr./wk.

BIO V6005 Population Ecology

Lecture, laboratory. An analysis of the structure and dynamics of plant and animal populations. Topics include density, growth, regulation, fluctuation of numbers, niche, dispersal systems, dispersion patterns, demographic techniques, and interactions between populations.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V7200 Biological Electron Microscopy

Preparation of materials and their examination by means of Transmission and Scanning electron microscopes. Techniques include methods of fixation and embeddingfor TEM, thin sectioning, staining, critical point drying, sputter coating, microscope operation, photography, and dark room procedures. Students will complete a project of their choosing to demonstrate their ability to use their new skills.

Credits

4

Contact Hours

2 lect., 4 lab hr./wk. plus 3 hr. TBA

BIO V8101 Mathematical Biology

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V8201 Biostatistics I

Univariate statistics of biological systems (theory and application). Topics include: probability, descriptive statistics, correlation, analysis of variance, and regression.

Credits

6

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

Contact Hours

3 lect., 6 lab hr./wk.

BIO V9001 Seminar in Evolution

Topics relating to the general subject of evolution.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

2 hr./wk., plus conf.

BIO V9006 Seminar in Ecology

The conservation ecology seminar will focus on genetic problems and implications of wildlife management programs.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor.

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

BIO V9012 Seminar in Zoogeography

Special topics are discussed and reviewed.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor.

Contact Hours

2 hr./wk., plus conf.

BIO V9030 Seminar in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

AMNH (Alternate weeks).

Credits

1

Contact Hours

2 hr./wk.

BIO V9100 Colloquium

Recent developments and trends in the field of biology. Required of all candidates for the M.S. degree. Repeatable with a maximum of 4 credits with dept permission.

Credits

1

Contact Hours

2 hr./wk.

Notes

Colloquium must be taken twice.

BIO V9101 Colloquium in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

AMNH (Alternate weeks).

Credits

1

Contact Hours

2 lect. hr./wk.

BIO V9200 Tutorial

Credits

BIO V9201– V9204 Advanced Study

Study in an area where formal course work is not given. Subject matter may vary from assigned current readings in a specialized area with reports to special laboratory or field work. This set of courses is repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits total with dept. permission. The topics vary with each professor and each of-fering, and are customized to each student

Credits

1-4

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

BIO V9302 Molecular Biology Journal Club

Credits

1

BIO V9303 Seminar Special Topics

Specialized seminars in diverse fields, depending upon the needs of specific students.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

2 hr./wk., plus conf.