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Athletic Training
  

  • AT 5670 - Orthopedic Assessment: Upper Extremity (3)

    Common types of orthopedic dysfunctions in the upper extremity will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed upon mechanism of injury, pathology, recognition/evaluation techniques, protocols, and prevention in patient centered care. Corequisite(s): AT 5680  and AT 5690 . Prerequisite(s): AT 5610 , AT 5620 , AT 5630 , AT 5640 , AT 5650 , AT 5660  and admission to the MSAT program.
  

  • AT 5680 - Clinical Practicum II (3)

    Evaluation of orthopedic conditions occurring to the upper extremity. Clinical assignment to Clinical Preceptors will occur during the semester to assess clinical learning/implementation. Corequisite(s): AT 5670  and AT 5690 . Prerequisite(s): AT 5610 , AT 5620 , AT 5630 , AT 5640 , AT 5650 , AT 5660  and admission to the MSAT program.
  

  • AT 5690 - Therapeutic Rehabilitation (3)

    Building upon the foundation from AT 5610, this course will bridge theory into clinical application of rehabilitation concepts across the entire spectrum of a patient care. Corequisite(s): AT 5670  and AT 5680 . Prerequisite(s): AT 5610 , AT 5620 , AT 5630 , AT 5640 , AT 5650 , AT 5660  and admission to the MSAT program.
  
  

  • AT 6620 - Clinical Practicum III (3)

    Emphasis will be placed upon the application of athletic training skills in emergency care, orthopedic appliances, and therapeutic intervention as directed by orthopedic assessment findings in the clinical setting. Clinical assignment to Clinical Preceptors will occur during the semester to assess clinical learning/implementation. Corequisite(s): AT 6610 . Prerequisite(s): AT 5610 , AT 5620 , AT 5630 , AT 5640 , AT 5650 , AT 5660 , AT 5670 , AT 5680 , AT 5690  and admission to the MSAT program.
  

  • AT 6630 - Management and Professionalism in Athletic Training (3)

    Discussions in legal/ethical practice, resource management, professional responsibility, inter-professional relationships and medical facility management. Corequisite(s): AT 6640 . Prerequisite(s): AT 5610 , AT 5620 , AT 5630 , AT 5640 , AT 5650 , AT 5660 , AT 5670 , AT 5680 , AT 5690 , AT 6610 , AT 6620  and admission to the MSAT program.
  

  • AT 6640 - Clinical Practicum IV (3)

    Theoretical and clinical application of diagnostic instrumentations along with the interpretations and findings to assist in medical diagnosis and treatment. Clinical assignment to Clinical Preceptors will occur during the semester to assess clinical learning/implementation. Corequisite(s): AT 6630 . Prerequisite(s): AT 5610 , AT 5620 , AT 5630 , AT 5640 , AT 5650 , AT 5660 , AT 5670 , AT 5680 , AT 5690 , AT 6610 , AT 6620  and admission to the MSAT program.
  
  

  • AT 6660 - Clinical Practicum V (3)

    Application of athletic training skills as it relates to general medical evaluations and professional practice. Clinical assignment to Clinical Preceptors will occur during the semester to assess clinical learning/implementation. Corequisite(s): AT 6650   Prerequisite(s): AT 5610 , AT 5620 , AT 5630 , AT 5640 , AT 5650 , AT 5660 , AT 5670 , AT 5680 , AT 5690 , AT 6610 , AT 6620 , AT 6630 , AT 6640  and admission to the MSAT program.

Automotive Technology Management
  

  • ATM 4025 - Motorcycle Systems Maintenance (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Theory, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and systems. Special emphasis on diagnostics, repair, and adjustment procedures. Students will need to provide a motorcycle.
  

  • ATM 4032 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Fluid power principles with practical application of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluidics Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111.
  

  • ATM 4038 - Advanced Hydraulics (3)

    Hydraulic system analysis and troubleshooting along with servo and electronic control theory and application. Prerequisite(s): ATM 4032 .
  

  • ATM 4134 - Advanced Vehicle Systems (2)

    This course is a study of advanced peripheral electronic systems in automobiles. Emphasis is placed on systems as they pertain to hybrid and electric vehicles. Prerequisite(s): ATM 3134.
  

  • ATM 4410 - Intermodal Transportation (3)

    Transportation (air, motor vehicle, pipeline, rail, and water) in the United States as seen from an integrated, intermodal viewpoint. Major aspects include systems analysis, organization, operations, financing, research and development, training, and regulation. Economic, environmental, social, and political factors are also considered.

Aviation
  

  • AVIA 4000 - Special Projects in Power and Transportation (1-3)

    Investigation of contemporary problems and issues in power and transportation by selected individuals or groups. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • AVIA 4040 - Aviation Management (3)

    Aviation/airport management and administrative functions, issues, and problems involving both large and small airports, heliports, sea plane bases and related fixed base operations. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or AVIA 5001  .
  

  • AVIA 4045 - Airport Management (3)

    Airport operations and management principles and applications. Personnel, security, budgeting, contracts, maintenance and public relations.
  

  • AVIA 4046 - Airport Certification (3)

    Provides students with a working knowledge of airport certification procedures (including marking, lighting, guidance signs, aircraft rescue and firefighting, fuel handling safety, airspace obstruction analysis, winter operations, etc.), and airport inspection procedures to be able to complete an airport inspection in accordance with federal regulations.
  

  • AVIA 4060 - Aerospace Education (2-3)

    Basic aerospace information dealing with the social, scientific, and technological importance of aviation and space with special applications for teachers who desire to utilize such information in the elementary and secondary school.
  

  • AVIA 4070 - Aviation History (3)

    Major events, people, and changing technologies in the development of the present day air transportation system.
  

  • AVIA 4090 - Aviation Law (3)

    Legal foundations and the federal and state regulatory functions which influence aviation and those who work in the industry. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or AVIA 5001 .
  

  • AVIA 4091 - Regulatory Policy Seminar (3-4)

    This seminar course surveys the evolution of US federal civil aviation regulations in the United States including FAA requirements, regulations, and certifications including exposure to the aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance, pilot, aircraft owner, operations, and airport regulatory environment.
  

  • AVIA 4095 - International Aviation (3)

    Aviation issues in international aviation including ICAO regulations and other factors related to the operation of airplanes in a global environment.
  

  • AVIA 4096 - International Policy Seminar (2-3)

    This seminar course surveys the evolution of the international regulatory environment including international requirements, regulations, and certifications including exposure to the aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance, pilot, aircraft owner, operations, and airport regulatory environment.
  

  • AVIA 4370 - Advanced Flight Crew Management (3)

    Advanced flight crew operations with emphasis on the transition of the professionally qualified pilot into a highly skilled member of a flight management team with knowledge of cockpit resource management, high speed and high altitude flight techniques, turbine-powered operations and advanced avionics systems. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 3317.
  

  • AVIA 4380 - Flight Operations Management (3)

    Airline flight operations management principles and applications.
  

  • AVIA 4420 - Air Transportation (3)

    Organization and administration of the air transportation industry with attention to airline regulations, rate and route structures, air cargo and freight, scheduled and nonscheduled operations, and contract air transport. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or AVIA 5001 .
  

  • AVIA 4430 - Corporate Aviation Management (3)

    Role, scope and purpose of business aviation. Managerial, administrative and financial business functions related to the use of business aviation aircraft. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or AVIA 5001 .
  

  • AVIA 4500 - Aviation Safety (3)

    To develop a knowledge of contributing factors affecting aviation safety and fostering control methods and techniques to reduce accidents related to aircraft and the aviation field. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or AVIA 5001 .
  

  • AVIA 4810 - Space Exploration (3)

    This course examines present and future methods of space exploration. Topics include the technology and vehicles, dangers, benefits, costs, and practical and political importance of space exploration. Discussion topics include space stations, moon colonies, manned missions from Mercury through Apollo, and current international space missions. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or AVIA 5001 .
  

  • AVIA 5001 - Graduate Studies Orientation (1)

    Orientation to academic and administrative expectation of graduate students including basic academic requirements, conducting aviation research, resources available, professional and personal standards of performance and program progression.
  

  • AVIA 5002 - Professional Ethics in Aviation (2)

    The course introduces students to ethical issues in aviation such as theoretical frameworks, concepts of business ethics, employee responsibility, accessibility, diversity in aviation, ground issues regarding airports, air traffic control and security, decision-making, as well as health and the environment.
  

  • AVIA 5010 - Special Problems in Aviation Technology (2-6)

    Meets individual student needs for additional research and/or laboratory experiences in the development of technical knowledge and skills in the areas of power and transportation. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
  

  • AVIA 5022 - Aviation Internship (1-3)

    Provides experience for students in participating organizations. Students rotate assignments, create written reports of their activities. Prerequisite(s): Graduate adviser consent and Internship coordinator consent; graduate GPA 3.00 or above; minimum of one semester graduate work completed.
  

  • AVIA 5030 - Airport Planning and Design (3)

    Criteria involved in the planning, design, development, and improvement of airports. Includes planning for normal operating procedures of modern airport facilities.
  

  • AVIA 5032 - Advanced Airport Planning and Design (2)

    A continuation of planning, design, development, and improvement of airports. Includes strategic and project planning as well as disaster planning for airport facilities.
  

  • AVIA 5040 - Crew Resource Management (3)

    A survey and discussion of crew coordination, communication, and resources from both within and without the cockpit including practical approaches to pilot training.
  

  • AVIA 5050 - Flight Deck Ergonomics (3)

    A survey of the design of the aircraft flight deck and its interface system, flight displays, and warning systems. This course will explore how humans interact with automated systems of varying complexities, what decision processes can be encountered in complex man-machine systems, and how automated systems can be designed to support both human strengths and weaknesses.
  

  • AVIA 5060 - Principles of Cabin Safety (3)

    A survey of the relevant elements of cabin safety including food safety, passenger safety, material science, noise, air quality, aeromedical and security safeguards.
  

  • AVIA 5070 - Aviation Maintenance Safety (3)

    A comprehensive review of error management in the Aviation Maintenance environment including creating a safe culture/just culture with a focus on practical aspects of human factors principles and error reduction techniques as applied to minimize error-inducing conditions.
  

  • AVIA 5080 - Air Traffic Control Error Management (3)

    A survey of the human factors issues related to ATC error and techniques used to manage and prevent error. Includes a review of ATC specialist selection techniques and training, performance, workload, and equipment related issues.
  

  • AVIA 5500 - Aviation Systems Safety and Risk Management (3)

    Provides background necessary to identify, analyze, and control hazards involved with the air transportation system.
  

  • AVIA 5510 - Aviation Safety Program Management (3)

    Provides the student with prevention information and activities necessary to enable the graduate to perform effectively as an aviation safety program manager.
  

  • AVIA 5520 - Aircraft Accident Investigation (3)

    Principles and procedures for investigating aircraft accidents to determine probable causes and to make recommendations which will prevent the reoccurrence of accidents and factors which led to them.
  

  • AVIA 5522 - Aircraft Accident Technical Analysis (4)

    This course is a detailed evaluation of methods and procedures involved in an aircraft accident investigation. The organization, duties, and procedures of the Aircraft Accident Board are analyzed. The student explores procedures and techniques for determining accident causes through technical analysis.
  

  • AVIA 5530 - Principles of Aviation Accident Causation (3)

    This class offers a survey of air carrier and general aviation incidents and accidents along with causation models and how barriers prevent accidents. The class will include a video colloquia of aviation accident and training videos to supplement textbook reading.
  

  • AVIA 5590 - Aviation Safety Law (2)

    A survey of current strategic issues regarding aviation safety including factors affecting aviation safety such as military and unlawful interference. Included is a review of the use of international law to improve aviation safety and the current performance of the NTSB and the regulatory framework under which they operate.
  

  • AVIA 5600 - Human Dynamics in the Cabin (3)

    A review of the aberrant or abusive behavior of passengers and cabin crew including stress of travel, on-board psychiatric emergencies, fear of flying, accident PTSD. An in-depth study of cabin crew selection, work stress, and psychological problems is provided.
  

  • AVIA 5605 - Psychological Human Factors (3)

    A survey of relevant theoretical developments in the field of Aviation Psychology with a focus on disorders and syndromes among pilots, crew selection, organizational factors, occupational factors, stress response, training interventions, as well as the prevention of mental health problems among this occupational group.
  

  • AVIA 5610 - Physiological Human Factors (3)

    A research based survey of aeromedical human factors including causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of flight environment disorders. Altitude effects, spatial disorientation, body heat imbalance, visual anomalies and psychological factors are included as they relate to pilot performance and survival effectiveness.
  

  • AVIA 5615 - Human Error and Fatigue (3)

    A survey of pilot performance and human errors in aircraft operations with a particular emphasis on fatigue, accountability, situational awareness, automation, and systems safety.
  

  • AVIA 5620 - Airmanship and Pilot Performance (3)

    This course will enhance student learning and maintain a curriculum that is responsive to a dynamic profession. The course seeks to meet the educational needs of students and employers globally. The Department of Aviation is committed to serving students in a positive, student-centered learning community that is responsive to emerging needs.
  

  • AVIA 5700 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (3)

    Understand the basic components of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and corresponding regulations affecting operations of UAS. Study existing applications of UAS as well as explore new applications and/or extending the flight and operational envelope of UAS. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 5705 , AVIA 5710 .
  

  • AVIA 5705 - Statistics, Economics, & Business Evaluation for Aviation (3)

    Introduction and study of aviation terminology combined with coverage of principles of statistics, economics, accounting, finance, as applied to aviation scenarios. Analysis of aviation type operational and financial reports and interpretation of industry metrics. Development and evaluation of business cases for new projects.
  

  • AVIA 5710 - Aircraft Performance (3)

    Study and application of aerodynamic principles such as with lift, drag, thrust, and weight to evaluate different aircraft phases of flight such as takeoff , climb, cruise, approach, holding, landing, and go arounds. Review of the different limitations applicable to each phase of flight and consideration of different ways to optimize fuel, time or payload. Study of the factors affecting low speed and high speed flight. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 5705 
  

  • AVIA 5720 - Aircraft Design and Evaluation (3)

    Study of aircraft design parameters and appreciation of their effects on flight. Interpret the summative effects of different aircraft configurations and applicability to different aircraft missions. Definition of representative flight missions for evaluation. Evaluation of existing and proposed aircraft designs to determine suitability for the projected missions. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 5705  and AVIA 5710 .
  

  • AVIA 5730 - Flight Data Strategic Utilization (3)

    Introduction to “black box” flight data recorders, quick access recorders, and their capabilities. Interpretation and analysis of parameters as recorded by flight data recorders. Utilization of flight data for flight optimization of fuel, payload, and/or range. Pairing of flight data with other operator data to further optimize flight potential and operations. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 5705  and AVIA 5710 .
  

  • AVIA 5740 - Innovation for Aeronautical Applications (3)

    Introduction to innovation theory, practices, life cycle, and development processes. Study and recognition of incremental, radical and disruptive type innovations. Application of innovation in aeronautical scenarios and impact of modification and process changes on commercial and fuel savings and/or payload range delivery. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 5705 , AVIA 5710  and AVIA 5720 .
  

  • AVIA 5940 - Current Literature and Research (3)

    Examination of an approved problem in the area of Aviation Safety, Airport Management, or Aviation Security resulting in a formal research project. A prospectus is required; a committee is not required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): AVIA 5001  and CTE 5900 .

Biology
  

  • BIOL 4011 - Special Problems in Biology (1-4)

    Individual work under supervision of a staff member. Problems may be undertaken in any field of biology. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  

  • BIOL 4012 - Special Projects in Biology (0-8)

    May be repeated for a maximum of 9 semester hours. With permission of the Department Chair, functional majors in medical technology may repeat for a maximum of 30 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
  

  • BIOL 4013 - Introduction to Experimental Design and Analysis (3)

    This course covers the conceptualization, implementation, analysis, and communication of research in biology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and MATH 1111 or MATH 1150 or instructor consent.
  

  • BIOL 4014 - Internship in Biology (1-9)

    Practical experience working within the various components of the Biology discipline. Only 4 credit hours total may be used to satisfy approved Biology electives. Prerequisite(s): Must be a major in the Department of Biology and Agriculture with at least 60 hours of credit.
  

  • BIOL 4102 - Evolution (3)

    Lecture and discussion of current and historical evolutionary theory. The process of scientific investigation will be contrasted with non-scientific methods. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 or EASC 1004, or instructor consent.
  

  • BIOL 4210 - Ichthyology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    A thorough examination of the biology of fish with special emphasis on the fish of Missouri. Students will be expected to develop a detailed knowledge of the literature on ichthyology. Field trips at additional expense to the student are part of this course. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and BIOL 1112.
  

  • BIOL 4221 - Mammalogy (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)

    A thorough examination of the Class Mammalia, including anatomy, systematics, evolution, and ecology of these groups with special attention to identification of local forms. Students will be expected to develop a detailed knowledge of the literature on mammalogy. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and BIOL 1112 and BIOL 2020. An additional fee is assessed for this course.
  

  • BIOL 4223 - Ornithology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)

    An examination of the ecology and biology of birds with special emphasis on the field study of locally occurring species. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and BIOL 1112.
  

  • BIOL 4232 - Herpetology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)

    A thorough examination of the classes Amphibia and Reptilia, including systematics, evolution and ecology of these groups with special attention to identification of local forms. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110, BIOL 1112, and BIOL 2020. An additional feel is assessed for this course.
  

  • BIOL 4311 - Parasitology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)

    Animal parasites, with emphasis on identification, morphology, biology, life histories, and host-parasite relationships. Prerequisite(s):  BIOL 1112 with a grade of C or better and 30 semester hours.
  

  • BIOL 4312 - Entomology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)

    An introduction to the systematics, morphology, physiology, evolution, and ecology of insects. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and either BIOL 1111 or BIOL 1112. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • BIOL 4400 - Endocrinology (2)

    Examination of the physiology of endocrine glands and the roles of each hormone in the regulation of growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Examples will be selected from humans and domestic species. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3431.
  

  • BIOL 4403 - Environmental Physiology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    Physiological responses and adaptations to alterations in natural and man-generated environmental factors such as temperature, light cycles, pressure, water, ions, radiation, vibration, chemicals, microorganisms, and exercise. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2402 or BIOL 3431.
  

  • BIOL 4411 - Plant Physiology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)

    Life processes occurring in plants, the factors affecting these processes, their measurement, and the significance of these processes to the growth of the plant. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1111; and CHEM 1104 or CHEM 1131. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • BIOL 4511 - Cytogenetics (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    Examination of cellular and molecular mechanisms in cell division and their role in evolution and human health. Laboratory exercises include techniques for experimentally manipulating chromosomes and use of computer and video techniques. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2512, and CHEM 1104 or CHEM 1131.
  

  • BIOL 4514 - Molecular Biology (3)

    This course emphasizes how biological molecules interact to express cellular phenotypes. Transcriptional and translational controls of gene expression and the latest biotechnological advances are discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3511 and CHEM 1132.
  

  • BIOL 4515 - Molecular Technology (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Emphasizes the proper use of laboratory equipment, molecular techniques, experimental design, and data analysis. Questions and experiments using molecular technologies are addressed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3511 and CHEM 1132. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • BIOL 4516 - Hematology/Virology (3)

    The study of blood and viruses. Topics include hematopoiesis, coagulation, viral replication, host responses to viruses, and normal and diseased host responses. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2511 and BIOL 2512.
  

  • BIOL 4517 - Serology Laboratory (1)

    A combined immunology, hematology, and virology laboratory emphasizing cellular components and identification and differentiation by technological methodologies. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3213 or BIOL 3414 or BIOL 3611 or BIOL 4311  or consent of instructor.
  

  • BIOL 4709 - Plant Ecology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)

    Concepts and methods pertaining to the collection and analysis of ecological data. Fundamental principles of interactions between plants and their environment will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1111; BIOL 2020; BIOL 3709 or 3711, or instructor’s consent.
  

  • BIOL 4710 - Limnology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)

    Ecology of aquatic populations, communities, and ecosystems will be emphasized. Both lentic and lotic habitats will be examined. Field trips at additional expense to the students are part of this course. Prerequisite(s): 2020 or equivalent.
  

  • BIOL 4711 - Animal Ecology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)

    Ecological principles and concepts pertaining to populations, communities, and ecosystems with special emphasis on animals. Both field work with local examples and laboratory work are part of this course. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110, BIOL 1112, and BIOL 2020. An additional fee is associated with this course. An additional fee is associated with this course.
  

  • BIOL 4722 - Conservation Biology (3)

    This is a synthetic course applying the multidisciplinary approaches of ecology, biogeography, evolution, genetics and economics to the global biodiversity crisis. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 and BIOL 2020.
  

  • BIOL 4919 - Wildlife Policy and Law (3)

    Introduction to the principles of wildlife policy and law in North America. This course will survey the history of wildlife law in the US and examine the evolution of wildlife law by examining specific legislation. It will also familiarize students with ecosystem and wildlife issues that shape wildlife law, as well as public attitudes toward the value of ecosystems and wildlife. Research and discussion format. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2020 or (CJ 1000 and BIOL 1003) or (CJ 1000 and BIOL 1005).
  

  • BIOL 5005 - Graduate Seminar (1)

    A course designed to prepare students for the development and presentation of scientific seminars. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to the Biology graduate program.
  

  • BIOL 5006 - Contemporary Seminar Readings (1)

    Studies of current and historical research and literature in various topics of biology. Topics include but are not limited to the following: ecology, paleobiology, pedology, plant physiology, animal physiology, plant biology, animal biology, systematic, molecular biology, animal ecology, plant ecology, population biology, microbiology, and morphology. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 hours.
  

  • BIOL 5008 - Grant Writing for Research Science (2)

    Preparation to design, write and submit a science research grant proposal with introduction to the various funding agencies. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to a graduate program.
  

  • BIOL 5011 - Special Topics in Biology (1-5)

    Reading and analysis of the literature in a special area under the direction of a staff member. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to the Biology graduate program and instructor consent.
  

  • BIOL 5013 - Biometry (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Multivariate hypothesis testing, experimental design, model construction, graphing, illustration, and analytical procedures. Specifically this includes applying multivariate parametric and non-parametric statistics. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4013 .
  

  • BIOL 5015 - Technical Graphing and Data Illustration (1)

    Advanced aspects of visual presentation of compressed information for biological research. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to a graduate program.
  

  • BIOL 5016 - Statistical Software Application (1)

    Advanced aspects of using contemporary statistical software in order to analyze data for biology research. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to a graduate program.
  

  • BIOL 5017 - Quantitative Biology (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)

    Principles of the analysis and interpretation of multivariate quantitative biological data with an emphasis on data interpretation, graphing and illustration. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4013 .
  

  • BIOL 5031 - Biological Literature (2)

    Introduction to the research literature of biology with emphasis on the organization of information for oral presentation, thesis, and publication. Prerequisite(s): Accepted to the Biology graduate program.
  

  • BIOL 5032 - History of Biology (2)

    An examination of the historical development and refinement of concepts in the major subdisciplines of biology, and of the integration of these concepts into the present disciplinary framework.
  

  • BIOL 5614 - Bioterrorism (2)

    Examination of biological terrorism including agricultural, industrial, and microbiological threats. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110 or instructor consent.
  

  • BIOL 5710 - Aquatic Ecology (4)

    Ecology and biology of aquatic species, populations, communities, and ecosystems will be emphasized. Both lentic and lotic habitats will be examined. Field trips at additional expense to the student are part of this course. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2020.
  

  • BIOL 5720 - Biogeography (2)

    The ecological and historical basis for the distribution and abundance of species including changes in distribution and abundance over time. Prerequisite(s): Introductory ecology course and animal or plant biology course and instructor consent.
  

  • BIOL 5950 - Graduate Teaching Internship (2)

    Under direct supervision, student will prepare, supervise, and assess laboratory/lecture activities in the Department of Biology and Earth Science. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to a graduate program in the Biology and Agriculture department.
  

  • BIOL 5951 - Master’s Thesis (2)

    Graduate research taken to thesis level. Required for the completion of the Biology MS degree Plan A. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the student’s graduate committee.
  

  • BIOL 5952 - Graduate Research (2-4)

    Graduate research required for the completion of the Biology MS degree and the Environmental Studies MA degree. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the student’s graduate committee
  

  • BIOL 5953 - Ecology Field Course (1-6)

    Advanced field methods and analysis of the physical, chemical, and ecological aspects of diverse ecosystems. On a rotating basis, the field course may focus on marine, northern temperate woods, and alpine systems. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
 

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