School of Natural Sciences

School of Natural Sciences
W.C. Morris 306
660-543-4933
 

Biology

NOTE: Careers in professional specialties in biology generally require preparation through at least the masters degree. The biology programs at UCM provide preparation for students who plan professional work in the following biological specialties:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Conservation Enforcement
• Entomology
• Environmental Biology
• Fisheries and Estuarine Ecology
• Forest Biology
• Marine Biological Sciences
• Oceanography
• Plant Science
• Systematic Botany
• Wildlife Conservation

Chemistry Statement of Policy

All junior and senior chemistry majors are required to attend oral presentations by students who are enrolled in CHEM 4900  and CHEM 4910 .

Prior to student teaching, all Bachelor of Science in Education Chemistry majors are required to serve as a lab assistant or lab preparation assistant for one semester in partial fulfillment of CHEM 4900 .

NOTE: Students must attend the first scheduled lab period to avoid being dropped from the lab to accommodate students on the wait list. ACS Approval

The Chemistry programs are American Chemical Society (ACS) approved baccalaureate programs. The American Chemical Society is located at 1155 Sixteenth St, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; phone 800-227-5558; webpage acs.org.

Options in Agriculture Teacher Education and Biology are offered:Secondary Education, BSE (41-695) - Agriculture Teacher Education Option (E328) (129-130 hours) , Secondary Education, BSE (41-695) - Biology Option (E487) (123-133 hours)  

Majors/Programs

• Agricultural Science, BS (43-890) (120 hours)
• Biology, BS (43-380) (120 hours)
• Chemistry, BS (43-393) (120 hours)
• Medical Laboratory Science, BS (43-694) (122-126 hours)
• Radiologic Technology, BS (43-609) (127-128 hours)

• Agriculture Minor (110) (25 hours)
• Biology Minor (476) (22 hours)
• Chemistry Minor (478) (21 hours)
• Forensic Science Minor (491) (22-25 hours)

• Animal Identification Certificate (10-662)
• Biological Monitoring and Assessment Certificate (10-660)
• Plant Identification Certificate (10-642)

Courses

• BIOL 4022 - Clinical Education / Practice IV (4-6)
• BIOL 4023 - Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology (0-8)
• BIOL 4024 - Radiographic Positioning and Procedure (2-4)
• BIOL 4025 - Medical Imaging (2-10)
• BIOL 4026 - Radiation Biology and Protection (2-3)
• BIOL 4027 - Pathology I (2-3)
• BIOL 4028 - Clinical Education / Practice V (2-6)
• BIOL 4029 - A&P Cross Sectional Anatomy (0-3)
• BIOL 4030 - Pathology II (0-3)
• BIOL 4031 - Quality Assurance / Equipment Operations (2-3)
• BIOL 4032 - Imaging Modalities (2-3)
• BIOL 4033 - Radiography Curriculum Review / Seminar (2-3)
• BIOL 4034 - Correctec (2-3)
• BIOL 4035 - Clinical Education / Practice VI (2-6)
• BIOL 4100 - Cooperative Clinical III (0-15)
• BIOL 4102 - Evolution (3)
• BIOL 4210 - Ichthyology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
• BIOL 4221 - Mammalogy (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
• BIOL 4222 - The Biological Perspective (3)
• BIOL 4223 - Ornithology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
• BIOL 4232 - Herpetology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
• BIOL 4311 - Parasitology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
• BIOL 4312 - Entomology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
• BIOL 4400 - Endocrinology (2)
• BIOL 4403 - Environmental Physiology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
• BIOL 4411 - Plant Physiology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
• BIOL 4412 - Wildlife Diseases (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
• BIOL 4500 - Cooperative Clinical IV (0-15)
• BIOL 4511 - Cytogenetics (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
• BIOL 4514 - Molecular Biology (3)
• BIOL 4515 - Molecular Technology (3: 2 lecture, 1 lab)
• BIOL 4516 - Hematology/Virology (3)
• BIOL 4517 - Serology Laboratory (1)
• BIOL 4709 - Plant Ecology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
• BIOL 4710 - Limnology (4: 2 lecture, 2 lab)
• BIOL 4711 - Animal Ecology (4: 3 lecture, 1 lab)
• BIOL 4722 - Conservation Biology (3)
• BIOL 4919 - Wildlife Policy and Law (3)
• BIOL 4950 - Laboratory Intern (1)
• BIOL 4953 - Ecology Field Course (1-6)

• CHEM 1005 - Survival Skills for College Chemistry (2)
• CHEM 1103 - Introduction to the Sciences: Chemistry GE (3)
• CHEM 1104 - Introduction to the Sciences: Chemistry GE (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 1131 - General Chemistry I GE (5: 5 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 1132 - General Chemistry II (5: 5 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 1603 - Elementary Organic and Biochemistry (3)
• CHEM 1604 - Elementary Organic and Biochemistry (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 1911 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Experience (1:1 lab)
• CHEM 3111 - Inorganic Chemistry (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 3212 - Quantitative Analysis (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 3341 - Organic Chemistry I (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 3342 - Organic Chemistry II (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 3421 - Biochemistry (3)
• CHEM 3920 - Communication Skills in Chemistry (2)
• CHEM 4010 - Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4)
• CHEM 4111 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
• CHEM 4221 - Environmental Chemistry (3)
• CHEM 4231 - Instrumental Analysis (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 4313 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
• CHEM 4421 - Advanced Biochemistry (3)
• CHEM 4431 - Biochemistry Laboratory (2)
• CHEM 4531 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 4532 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (4: 4 lecture, 0 lab)
• CHEM 4800 - Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology (3)
• CHEM 4900 - Chemical Research for Teachers (1-2)
• CHEM 4910 - Research in Chemistry (1-5)
• CHEM 4911 - Special Problems in Chemistry (1-3)