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ARTH 8125 - Egyptian Art & Arch Credit Hours: (3)
Description Topics and problems in Egyptian art and archaeology. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies.
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ARTH 8130 - Art Hist Methods & Prac Credit Hours: (3)
Description History of the discipline along with current research methods. Students develop research presentations in oral and written formats.
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ARTH 8140 - Grad Prob Renaissance Credit Hours: (3)
Description Selected areas or specific problems of Renaissance Art. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
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ARTH 8150 - Grad Prob 19th Century Credit Hours: (3)
Description Selected areas or specific problems in Nineteenth Century Art. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
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ARTH 8152 - Grad Prob 20th Century Credit Hours: (3)
Description Selected areas or specific problems in Twentieth Century Art. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
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ARTH 8165 - Gr Prob Am Art Anc/Mod Credit Hours: (3)
Description Selected areas or specific problems in Pre-Columbian, North American Indian, Spanish Colonial, or American Art. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies.Grades of A-F, or IP will be given. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours when topic varies. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
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ARTH 8660 - Dir Indiv Study Credit Hours: (3-9)
Description Individual investigation of special research problems or projects. May be repeated upon recommendation of advisor. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
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BINF 7092 - Research Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Non-traditional setting in which master’s students develop research in consultation with the instructor and the program director that will lead to development of Master’s Thesis or Project. Two written reports are required per semester. May be repeated for a total of 12 semester hours. Up to four credit hours may be applied toward the degree requirement. Grades of S/U, or IP will be given. May be repeated for a total of 12 semester hours. Up to four credit hours may be applied toward the degree requirement
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BINF 7201-7210 - Special Topics in Bioinformatics Credit Hours: (3)
PREREQUISITE(S): permission of instructor.
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BINF 7701 - Adv. Genomics & Bioinformatics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Accelerated introduction to molecular and genomic sciences, covering basic concepts of gene and protein structure/ function, genome sequencing and annotation, single nucleotide polymorphism, genetic variation, gene expression, and functional genomics and systems biology. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of Instructor.
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BINF 7970 - Curr Lit Bioinformatics Credit Hours: (1)
Description Lectures, readings, discussions, and oral presentation from current bioinformatics research articles. One class is required to meet degree requirements. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of instructor.
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BINF 7980 - Rsch Sem/Bioinformatics Credit Hours: (1)
Description Current research topics in Bioinformatics. One class is required to meet degree requirements. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of Instructor.
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BINF 7991 - Bioinformatics Internship Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Supervised practical experience conducted in industrial, academic research or clinical research organizations. The project must be approved by the program director and may be supervised by any faculty in the program. A written report is required. Up to three credit hours may be applied toward the degree requirement. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BINF 7992 - Bioinformatics Project Credit Hours: (3)
Description Research project conducted in lieu of a Master’s thesis under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The project must be approved by the program director and may be supervised by any faculty in the program. A written report and an oral presentation are required for satisfactory completion of the course. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BINF 7996 - Bioinformatics Thesis Credit Hours: (1-6)
Description Supervised research in preparation for advanced degree thesis. May be repeated for up to 6 hours. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. May be repeated for up to 6 hours PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BIOL 6049 - Marine Ecology Lab Credit Hours: (2)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Spring, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Laboratory for BIOL 4051- BIOL 6051 . PREREQUISITE(S): Four semesters of science or permission of instructor. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6051
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BIOL 6051 - Marine Ecology Credit Hours: (3)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Spring, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Relationship of marine organisms to their environment. PREREQUISITE(S): Four semesters of science or permission of instructor COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6049
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BIOL 6053 - Plant Ecology Credit Hours: (4)
Description Relationships of plants and environmental factors at physiological, population, and community scales; ecosystem dynamics at local and landscape scales; emphasis on field techniques. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 6054 - Wetland Ecology Credit Hours: (4)
Description Wetlands and wetland resources; attributes of hydrology, biogeochemistry, and wetland plants with emphasis on bottomland hardwood forests. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3050 and consent of instructor.
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BIOL 6055 - Ecological/Environ Issues Credit Hours: (3)
Description Ecological perspective on current environmental issues such as conservation and biodiversity, global climatic change, and regulation of chemicals in the environment. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 6056 - Tropical Ecology Credit Hours: (4)
Description Lecture and field intensive course in ecology of the tropics. International travel required for laboratory portion of course. Two lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week. Two lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 6065 - Biodiversity Credit Hours: 3
Description Survey of Earth’s biodiversity – the variety of life on Earth – on ecological and evolutionary timescales, focused on primary scientific literature; numbers and kinds of organisms; processes that create and maintain biodiversity; distribution of biodiversity on Earth; extinction; how/where biodiversity is threatened; importance of biodiversity to humans; wilderness, conservation and future of biodiversity. Three lecture hours per week. 0 na PREREQUISITE(S): PREREQUISITE: BIOL 3130 or BIOL 3500, or permission of instructor. COREQUISITE(S): na PREREQUISITE(S) or COREQUISITE(S): na
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BIOL 6071 - Human Genetics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Genetic principles as they apply to humans, including pedigree analysis, genetic counseling, cancer, and genomics. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3072.
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BIOL 6090-6099 - Special Topics in Biology Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
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BIOL 6100 - Evolution Credit Hours: (3)
Description Synthesis of principles and concepts of modern evolutionary theory; geological evolution, biological evolution, and evolution of societies; emphasis on recent developments and current controversies. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3072.
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BIOL 6150 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 6150) Description (MMCS 6150). Introduction to study of developing biological systems at cellular and molecular level. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3072 and CHEM 3511.
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BIOL 6230 - Plant Physiology Credit Hours: (3)
Description Whole plant functioning and plant responses to environmental stresses and pollution. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121, or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6241 - Biogeog/GIS Analyses/Ecology Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as ESCI 6241) Description (Same as ESCI 6241). Basic principles of interaction between geography, organism diversity and evolution; physical factors limiting species distribution, theories of island biogeography, geographical modes of speciation. Laboratories introduce principles of GIS, basic functions of ArcGIS, and other programs relevant to ecological studies. Two lecture hours, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121, or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6245 - Plant Systematics/Evolution Credit Hours: (4)
Description Evolution and classification of flowering plants, Angiosperms; diversity of flowering plants on worldwide basis; relationship of major flowering plant families; systems of classification, nomenclature, field collecting techniques, preparation of specimens, family characteristics. Laboratories include practical aspects of flowering plant classification and identification. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121, or BIOL 3200, or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6375 - Molec Biol/Parasites Credit Hours: (4)
(MMCS 4375) Description (MMCS 4375). Parasites with emphasis on molecular and immunological aspects of their biology; parasites of humans emphasized with some examples of parasites of companion animals and livestock; biology, treatment and prevention of parasitic diseases. Three lecture hours, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130 or 3550.
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BIOL 6380 - Vertebrate Histology Credit Hours: 3
(MMCS 6380) Description (MMCS 6380) Vertebrate (human emphasis) tissues and organs; cellular and extracellular microscopic composition in relation to physiology and disease. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. 0 PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130
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BIOL 6401 - Plant Cell Molec Biol Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 6400) Description (MMCS 6400). The cellular and molecular basis of plant development, including plant hormones, signal transduction, regulation by light, plant-microbe interactions, and plant transformation. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130 and BIOL 3072.
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BIOL 6440 - Pathogenic Bacteriology Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 4440) Description (MMCS 4440). Unifying concepts in bacterial pathogenesis, with emphasis on molecular aspects of pathogenesis and modern approaches to pathogenesis research; introduction to immunology; human microbiota and opportunistic pathogens; pathogen evolution; virulence factor regulation, delivery, and mechanism; antibiotics and antibiotic resistance; vaccination. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3550 and CHEM 3511.
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BIOL 6445 - Immunology Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 6445) Description (MMCS 6445). Antigens, immunoglobulin classes, cells and cytokines of immune response, complement system, hypersensitivities, blood groups, vaccines and immunity. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130 or 3500 and CHEM 3511.
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BIOL 6450 - Microbial Ecology Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 6450) Description (MMCS 6450). Roles of microorganisms in the environment; microbial processes, interactions with the environment and biota, population ecology, community ecology, and biodegradation. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Consent of instructor.
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BIOL 6465 - Adv Medical Microbiol Lab Credit Hours: (2)
(MMCS 6465) Description (MMCS 6465). Application of modern laboratory techniques and instrumentation to experiments in pathogenic bacteriology, immunology, virology, and parasitology. Four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3500 and 3505.
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BIOL 6470 - Molecular Biology of the Gene Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 6470) Description (MMCS 6470). Theoretical and application based approaches to molecular biology and regulation of gene expression. Course surveys modern methods in research and medicine. Stem cells and cancer cells used as model systems to understand changes in gene regulation at the level of genome, transcriptome, and proteome. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3072 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6480 - Cellular/Molec Pharmacol Credit Hours: (3)
Description Provides basic understanding of mechanisms by which therapeutic agents regulate physiological function of cells comprising organ systems such as the heart and central nervous system; drug action (pharmacodynamics) addressed at the molecular, cellular, and organ level, as well as common diseases affecting a system. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 1120 and BIOL 3130.
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BIOL 6490 - Intro Genomics/Bioinformatics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Survey of modern genomics and bioinformatics approaches used to gain a deeper understanding of biological systems; brief review of basic chemistry, molecular and evolutionary biology; experimental and bioinformatics methods for predicting RNA folding, generating and analyzing genome-scale DNA sequence data, and performing functional genomics analyses of gene expression, DNA methylation, and chromatin immunoprecipitation data; real-world applications of genomics and bioinformatics in medicine and agriculture. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130 and BIOL 3072, or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6501 - Virology Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 6501) Description (MMCS 6501). Introductory study of viruses of human and veterinary significance, and methods of cultivation, isolation, and characterization; study of pathogenic mechanisms. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130, 3500 or 3550.
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BIOL 6503 - Lab Tech In Biochem Credit Hours: (2)
(MMCS 6503) (Same as CHEM 6501) Description (MMCS 6503). (Same as CHEM 6501). Biochemical techniques, analysis and design strategies; properties of protein/enzymes, including binding, catalysis, kinetics, electron and proton transport processes of intermediate metabolism; purification, characterization and assay of enzymes using chromatography, spectroscopy and electrophoresis. Six laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3501
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BIOL 6504 - Lab Tech Molecular Biol Credit Hours: (2)
(MMCS 6504) Description (MMCS 6504). Biochemical and molecular biology laboratory techniques; emphasis on nucleic acids and recombinant DNA; vector design and practical incorporation into host systems; product expression, isolation and identification; bioinformatics in research design strategies. Six laboratory hours per week; PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: BIOL 6512 or CHEM 6512 or permission of instructor. PREREQUISITE(S) or COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6512 or CHEM 6512 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6511 - Biochemistry I Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 4511) (Same as CHEM 4511) Description Chemistry of amino acids and proteins related to their properties in biochemical systems; protein conformation studies; enzymology, coenzymes and their functions; importance of pH and bioenergetics in catalysis; protein and carbohydrate metabolism. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and CHEM 3511 with at least a C-.
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BIOL 6512 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 6512) (Same as CHEM 6512 ) Description (MMCS 6512). (Same as CHEM 6512). Continuation of BIOL 6511; chemistry of lipids; metabolism, membrane formation and function in cell signaling mechanisms and sensory transduction; chemistry of nucleotides, DNA and RNA; mechanisms of information storage and transmission; advanced treatment of enzyme kinetics. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6511 or CHEM 6511 with at least C-.
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BIOL 6604 - Animal Behavior Credit Hours: (4)
Description Animal behavior, primarily from ecological, physiological, developmental, and evolutionary perspective. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 6630 - Gen Endocrinology Credit Hours: (3)
Description Anatomy and physiology of the organs of internal secretion; role of hormones in metabolism and development. Three lecture-demonstration hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3030 or 3730, or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6635 - Neurobiology Credit Hours: (3)
Description Basic structure and function of nervous system and its development; resting membrane potential, structure/function of ion channels; mechanisms of action potential conduction, presynaptic neurotransmitter vesicle exocytosis, postsynaptic receptors and signal transduction pathways, synaptic structure and development. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6640 - Ornithology Credit Hours: (4)
Description Biology of birds, with emphasis on avian anatomy, physiology, behavior, and reproductive biology. Field trips emphasize identification of local species and techniques of field study. Two lecture, four field/laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 6651 - Field Tech/Vertebrate Zoology Credit Hours: (4-6)
Description Techniques in extended field study of vertebrates outside the local area. Credit hours to be determined in consultation with instructor. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 6730 - Urban Ecol/Wildlife Mgmt Credit Hours: (3)
Description Study of interrelations and management of organisms considered part of the wildlife realm (game and non-game) in urban environments; provides information required to understand ecological and wildlife issues in urban areas and to develop management strategies for maintaining sustainable natural resources on disturbed landscapes. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3050 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6740 - Mammalogy Credit Hours: (4)
Description Classification, distribution, life histories, economic importance, techniques of field study, methods of collection and preservation of mammals. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 6744 - Herpetology Credit Hours: (4)
Description Classification, distribution, life histories, techniques of collection and preservation, natural habitats of North American reptiles and amphibians. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 6800 - Marine Invertebrate Zool Credit Hours: (3)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Spring, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Morphology, distribution, and ecology of the phyla from Protozoa through Protochordates. PREREQUISITE(S): Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6801
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BIOL 6801 - Marine Invertebrate Zoo Lab Credit Hours: (3)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Laboratory for BIOL 4800 - BIOL 6800 . PREREQUISITE(S): Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6800
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BIOL 6802 - Elasmobranch Biology Credit Hours: (3)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. An overview of the biology of sharks, skates, and rays. PREREQUISITE(S): Three semesters of biology, including marine biology, or permission of instructor. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6803
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BIOL 6803 - Elasmobranch Biology Lab Credit Hours: (2)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Laboratory for BIOL 4802 - BIOL 6802 PREREQUISITE(S): Three semester of biology, including marine biology, or permission of instructor. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6802
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BIOL 6804 - Elasmobranch Physiology Credit Hours: (5)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Major physiological systems and unique aspects of shark, skate, and stingray physiology including specialized adaptations to the challenges of life in diverse aquatic habitats. PREREQUISITE(S): Three semesters of biology, including marine biology, or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6806 - Marine Mammals Credit Hours: (3)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. emphasis on natural history and population ecology of cetaceans. Includes life history, distribution, population dynamics, diet and feeding, social behavior, evolution, and zoo geography. PREREQUISITE(S): Three semesters of biology. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6807
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BIOL 6807 - Marine Mammals Lab Credit Hours: (2)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Spring, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Laboratory for BIOL 4806 - BIOL 6806 .
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BIOL 6808 - Marine Ichthyology Credit Hours: (3)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Marine fishes including evolutionary relationships, morphology, physiology and zoo geography. PREREQUISITE(S): Two semesters of biology and permission of instructor. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6809
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BIOL 6809 - Marine Ichthyology Lab Credit Hours: (3)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Laboratory for BIOL 4808 - BIOL 6808 . PREREQUISITE(S): Two semesters of biology and permission of instructor. COREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6808
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BIOL 6810 - Field Exercises Coast Herpetol Credit Hours: (3)
Description This course taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Topics include the ecology, evolution, life history, diversity, behavior, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. PREREQUISITE(S): Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6844 - Parasites Marine Animals Credit Hours: (6)
Description This course is taught only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. University of Memphis residence credit is given through affiliation with the Laboratory. Parasites of marine animals with emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, life histories, and host parasite relationships. Lecture, laboratory and field work. PREREQUISITE(S): General parasitology or consent of the instructor.
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BIOL 6900 - Entomology Credit Hours: (4)
Description Morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of insects. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week; PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
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BIOL 7000 - Orientation Grad Stdy Credit Hours: (2)
Description Source of literature in field of biology, data presentation, graphic techniques, and manuscript preparation. One lecture, two laboratory hours per week. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BIOL 7004 - College Biol Teaching Credit Hours: (1)
(MMCS 7004-8004) Description (MMCS 7004-8004). Under faculty supervision, graduate students participate in teaching of laboratory sections of existing undergraduate courses in the biological sciences. Student’s performance evaluated by faculty member in charge and appropriate grade assigned. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BIOL 7006 - Care/Humane Use Lab Animals Credit Hours: (2)
(MMCS 7006-8006) Description (MMCS 7006-8006). Care and use of live vertebrate animals in research and teaching. Students must enroll in this course before working with live vertebrate animals; fulfills requirements of Federal Animal Welfare Act and NIH Guide. One lecture and two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BIOL 7007 - Exp Cell/Molec Biol Tchr Credit Hours: (4)
(MMCS 7010) Description (MMCS 7010). Developing inquiry-based laboratory activities to teach basic concepts of cell and molecular biology in middle and high school settings; includes basic concepts, fundamental laboratory skills, and methods for designing inquiry-based laboratory exercises. NOTE: May not be applied to degree requirements. Two lecture, six laboratory hours per week. NOTE: May not be applied to degree requirements
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BIOL 7008 - Adv. Genomics & Bioinformatics Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as BINF 7701 ) Description (Same as BINF 7701) Accelerated introduction to molecular and genomic sciences, covering basic concepts of gene and protein structure/function, genome sequencing and annotation, single nucleotide polymorphism, genetic variation, gene expression, and functional genomics and proteomics. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7010 - Prin Meth Sys Biology Credit Hours: (3)
Description Systematic philosophies and numerical methods developed to deal with systematic and taxonomic problems; discussions of international rules, concept of species, and the roles and aims of practicing systematists; projects designed to give practical experience in analyzing data. Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
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BIOL 7011 - Adv Topics Wetland Ecol Credit Hours: (3)
Description Covers a range of current topics related to wetland science and issues at national and regional levels; includes site visits and case studies on selected wetlands. Two hours lecture and one laboratory/field component. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 4054/BIOL 6054 or equivalent and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7012 - Plant Ecophysiology Credit Hours: (3)
Description Covers various topics on plant responses to environmental factors, effects of global climate changes on plant health and functioning, and techniques used to quantify environmental variables and plant responses. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3230 or equivalent and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7014 - Tchng Skills Grad Asst Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 7003-8003) Description (MMCS 7003-8003). Strategies and skills for effective college teaching; includes use of innovative approaches and computer-based instructional technology. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours. May not be applied to degree requirements. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours. May not be applied to degree requirements.
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BIOL 7015 - Aquaculture Credit Hours: (3)
Description Principles and procedures related to the culture of commercially important freshwater organisms under controlled conditions. Three lecture hours per week.
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BIOL 7016 - Mol Syst Ecology Credit Hours: (3)
Description Application of systematic and genetic theory to the understanding of past and present patterns and processes in animals, emphasizing laboratory analysis techniques to address a variety of questions on behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary biology. Two 2-hour combined lab/lectures per week.
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BIOL 7017 - Topics In Evolution Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Lecture, readings, discussion, and oral presentation on evolutionary biology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours for PhD students; 6 credit hours for MS students. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours for PhD students; 6 credit hours for MS students PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7018 - Topics In Physiology Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Lecture, readings, discussion, and oral presentation on physiology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours for PhD students; 6 credit hours for MS students. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours for PhD students; 6 credit hours for MS students PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7019 - Topics In Animal Behavior Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Lecture, readings, discussion and oral presentation on animal biology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours for PhD students; 6 credit hours for MS students. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours for PhD students; 6 credit hours for MS students PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7020 - Topics In Ecology Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Lecture, readings, discussion , and oral presentation on ecology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours for PhD students; 6 credit hours for MS students. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours for PhD students; 6 credit hours for MS students PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7030 - Stem Cells: Culture/Appl Credit Hours: (3)
(BIOM 7030-8030) Description (BIOM 7030-8030) This course contains both theoretical and application based approaches to pluripotent, fetal and adult stem cells. Related topics include stemness, potency, differentiation, regenerative medicine, induced pluripotent stem cells, cancer stem cells, and the ethics of stem cell research. This course will survey modern methods for isolation, culture, and application of stem cells in research and medicine. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
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BIOL 7031 - Cell Physiology Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 7031-8031) Description (MMCS 7031-8031). Cellular thermodynamics, membrane transport systems, ion channels, oxidative phosphorylation, electron transport, cytoskeleton and mechanochemical coupling systems.Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7040 - Light Microsc/Theory & Appl Credit Hours: (4)
(MMCS 7040-8040) Description (MMCS 7040-8040). Principles of bright field, fluorescence, confocal, two-photons and super resolution microscopy; methods to prepare specimen for bright field, fluorescence and live microscopy. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7051 - Vertebrate Cell Cultr Tech Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 7051-8051) Description (MMCS 7051-8051). Theory, principles, and protocols in use of vertebrate cell cultures and cell lines in biomedical research.Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7080 - Public Health Microbiol Credit Hours: (3)
Description Overview of the nature of diseases threatening the public health of contemporary societies covering fundamental microbiology; microbe-human interactions; and emerging microbial diseases, common food-borne diseases, and pathogens for bioterrorism. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7092 - Research Credit Hours: (1-6)
Description Consultation, reading, and laboratory work investigating selected topics in biology. Only 6 semester hours credit may be counted toward degree requirements for MS students seeking a thesis and 3 for MS students seeking a non-thesis degree; 9 semester hours credit for PhD students. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BIOL 7093 - Problems In Zoology Credit Hours: (3-6)
Description Supervised research on specific problems in marine zoology for graduates. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6800 or BIOL 6600 Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BIOL 7102 - Thesis Proposal Credit Hours: (2)
Description Preparation of a thesis project proposal in a grant format and an oral defense of the proposal. Students should not be concurrently enrolled for BIOL 7102 and BIOL 7200. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL master’s student Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BIOL 7130 - Curr Lit Cell & Molec Biol Credit Hours: (1)
Description Lecture, readings, discussion, oral presentation from current cell and molecular biology research articles. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours for PhD students; 2 credit hours for MS students. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7131 - Cell & Molecular Biol Credit Hours: (4)
(MMCS 7131-8131) Description (MMCS 7131-8131). Introduction to principles of molecular biology as they apply to eukaryotic cells including transcription, translation, regulation of protein function, DNA replication, membrane biogenesis, secretion, hormone action, signal transduction, and ligand receptor interaction. Four lecture hours per week. Four lecture hours per week.
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BIOL 7135 - Protein Trafficking Credit Hours: (3)
Description Modern theories of co-translational and post-translational protein targeting in eukaryotic cells to include function and evolution of classical trafficking pathway elements. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130 and BIOL 4512-BIOL 6512 .
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BIOL 7140 - Receptors & Signaling Credit Hours: (3)
Description Develops state-of-the-art understanding of issues in cell receptors and signaling, covering receptor-ligand interactions including methods of identification and quantification; emphasizes specific characteristics of G protein-coupled receptors, receptor tyrosine kinases, and ligand-activate transcription factors including mechanisms of action and signaling pathways activated by each receptor. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week.
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BIOL 7200 - Seminar In Biology Credit Hours: (1)
Description Student presentations of topics in biology. Open to Biology students only. Only 3 semester hours may be counted toward degree requirements for MS students, 5 for PhD students. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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BIOL 7250 - Comm & Landscape Ecol Credit Hours: (4)
Description Distributions of organisms on worldwide and local basis with emphasis on factors influencing distribution and growth. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3050 or consent of the instructor.
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BIOL 7290 - Molecular Computing Credit Hours: (3)
(MMCS 7290-8290) (Same as COMP 7290 -COMP 8290 ) Description (MMCS 7290-8290). (Same as COMP 7290-8290). Basics of cell biology and genetics (DNA structure and enzymes, replication, and translation); feasible DNA-based solution of hard computational problems; issues in the design of molecular computers; foundations of nanotechnology. PREREQUISITE(S): COMP 6030 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7331 - Photosynthesis Credit Hours: (2)
(MMCS 7331-8331) Description (MMCS 7331-8331). Lectures and readings on modern theory of photosynthesis; includes such topics as chloroplast structure and function; chemistry and photo-chemistry of chlorophyll; influence of external factors on rate of photosynthesis, absorption, fluorescence, and luminescence; energy storage; efficiency; carbon fixation; photosynthesis in cell extracts; phosphorylation. Two lecture hours per week. Two lecture hours per week.
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BIOL 7335 - Hormones And Behavior Credit Hours: (3)
Description Examines the relationship between endocrinology and behavior in animals and humans and how this relationship underlies survival and reproduction. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Endocrinology (BIOL 4630-BIOL 6630 ) or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7338 - Biological Clocks Credit Hours: (3)
Description A consideration of the biological clocks that generate daily, lunar, seasonal and annual rhythms in various animals including people. Emphasis on neuroendocrine substrates, development and adaptive significance of reproductive cycles, feeding rhythms, sleep-wakefulness cycles, hibernation cycles, body weight and migratory cycles. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Graduate standing and Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 7340 - Behavioral Ecology Credit Hours: (3)
Description Examines the influence of natural selection on animals’ ability to exploit resources, avoid predators, secure mates, rear offspring, and communicate with conspecifics. Three lecture hours per week.
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BIOL 7345 - Animal Communication Credit Hours: (3)
Description Examination of the relationship between evolutionary ecology and animal communication to investigate how animal interactions with conspecifics affect their behavior. A rudimentary knowledge of animal behavior, animal psychology, or ecology is recommended. Three lecture hours per week. N/A Standard Letter
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BIOL 7350 - Evolutionary Ecology Credit Hours: (3)
Description Provides the basic foundation for applying genetic and evolutionary theory to the ecology of plants and animals; emphasis on genetic and phenotypic adaptations of plants and animals to their environment. Three lecture hours per week.
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