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BIO 600 Biological Research Design and Analysis

An examination of the proper research design and statistical analysis needed to solve problems in laboratory and field biology. Recommended: BIO 500.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 610 Biology Colloquium

Advanced study of selected subject areas through lecture and/or similar colloquia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 620 Advanced Topics in Biology

Practical experience in methodology and techniques in selected field or laboratory-oriented topics. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology, BCM, or EES graduate program.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Biology, BCM, or EES graduate program

Corequisites

None.

BIO 626 Topics in Genetics

Various advanced topics in genetics ranging from transmission genetics to molecular genetics and evolution. Student participation is expected. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Biology MS, Conservation Biology MS, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology MS, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology PhDprogram, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences PhDprogram

Corequisites

None.

BIO 629 Topics in Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics

Seminar on current research papers in molecular genetics of animals, plants and fungi. Student presentations and discussions expected. May be repeated up to 4 credits. Prerequisites: One of: Graduate standing in the Biology M.S. program, graduate standing in the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (BCMB) M.S. program, graduate standing in the BCMB Ph.D. program.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

One of: Graduate standing in the Biology M.S. program, graduate standing in the Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (BCMB) M.S. program, graduate standing in the BCMB Ph.D. program.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 630 Art of Scientific Communication

Training in and practice of professional scientific communication, including peer-reviewed scientific papers, grant proposals, posters, and oral presentations for scientific conferences. Discussion of professional development. CR/NC only.

Credits
3(2-1)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 637 Topics in Immunology

Advanced coverage of various topics in immunology. May be repeated as offered to a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: BIO 537.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

Prerequisites

BIO 537

Corequisites

None.

BIO 642 Advanced Statistical Methods for Research

Examines the assumptions and utility of statistical techniques used in research, with emphasis on applications in biology and multivariate techniques with complex datasets. Prerequisite: BIO 500 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

BIO 500

Corequisites

None.

BIO 650 Population and Community Ecology

Theoretical and empirical considerations of mechanisms affecting the dynamics of and interactions between populations in nature. Prerequisites: Graduate status in Biology or Earth and Ecosystem Science.

Credits
3(2-3)

Prerequisites

Graduate status in Biology or Earth and Ecosystem Science

Corequisites

None.

BIO 651 Topics in Ethology

Seminar on current research papers in animal behavior. May be repeated up to 4 credits.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 652 Behavioral Ecology

An integration of behavior and ecology from the standpoint of species diversity, habitat utilization, reproduction, and competition. Field observations illustrating adaptation and behavior. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.

Credits
3(2-3)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Biology MS, Conservation Biology MS, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology MS, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology PhDprogram, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences PhDprogram

Corequisites

None.

BIO 656 Fish Ecology

A study of the ecological relationships of fishes.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 657 Fisheries Management

A study of specific habitats as related to fisheries management, habitat alteration problems, alternative management solutions, special techniques, and specific management topics. Prerequisites: Graduate status.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

Graduate status

Corequisites

None.

BIO 658 Zooplankton Biology

An examination of the taxonomy, physiology, behavior and ecology of planktonic animals. Prerequisite: Graduate status in Biology or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences.

Credits
3(2-3)

Prerequisites

Graduate status in Biology or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

Corequisites

None.

BIO 680 Conservation Biology

Addresses dynamics and problems of perturbed species, communities, and ecosystems and practical aspects of implementing protection. Recommended: BIO 500.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 690 Conservation Genetics

Students learn technical and theoretical genetic methods used in conservation while generating, analyzing, and interpreting data to generate sound scientific conclusions. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.

Credits
4(3-3)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Biology MS, Conservation Biology MS, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology MS, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology PhDprogram, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences PhDprogram

Corequisites

None.

BIO 691 Landscape Ecology

Technical and theoretical foundation of landscape ecology as it applies to conservation biology and applications of landscape ecology, spatial and temporal scale, and GIS tools.  Pre/Co-requisite: BIO 680. Recommended: BIO 500 or STA 382; GEO 203, GEO 303.

Credits
4(3-3)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

BIO 692 Topics in Physiology

Seminars, technique courses or lecture courses on new frontiers in physiology or of special physiological interest. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology M.S., Conservation Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology M.S., Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Ph.D. program.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Biology MS, Conservation Biology MS, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology MS, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology PhDprogram, or Earth and Ecosystem Sciences PhDprogram

Corequisites

None.

BIO 695 Graduate Internship in Biology

An in-depth work experience in the graduate student’s research area performed under the supervision of a trained professional in the selected area of biology. Prerequisite: A graduate internship agreement must be signed and on file in the Biology office or with the Director of the Biological Station at least four weeks prior to enrollment.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

A graduate internship agreement must be signed and on file in the Biology office or with the Director of the Biological Station at least four weeks prior to enrollment

Corequisites

None.