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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

Courses offered only online or both online and on-ground are indicated with (**)asterisks.
 

Art History
  

  • ARTH 8000 - Semn Art/Vis Cult Afr/Afr Dias

    (3) Interdisciplinary seminar exploring art and visual culture in a diversity of geographical contexts and historical periods. Topics will vary and may include: the arts of post-colonial Africa, contemporary African American art, the festival arts of the Caribbean, or imaging race in nineteenth century European art and visual culture.
  

  • ARTH 8010 - Arts of Colonialism and Empire

    (3) The Arts of Colonialism and Empire is a 7000-8000 level seminar course that examines the historical relationship between the dispersal of the African Diaspora and the development of New World arts and visual cultures that have influenced the western world. It focuses on how modernity and visuality were shaped by the forced migration, dispersal, and the continuing mobility of peoples of African descent, both within and outside the continent. Themes of discussion will include aesthetics, race and representation, gender, politics and strategies of resistance, cross-cultural influences, class, and cultural identity formation. (offered in even years). Cannot be repeated. Cannot be repeated. (offered in even years)
  

  • ARTH 8011 - AfricanAmericanCinema: Theory

    (3) Image, Theory, Criticism is a 7000-8000 level seminar that examines African American film production within historical, cultural, social, and political contexts. Readings in criticism and theory focus on African American cinema as a particular genre of film and aesthetic expression. From a global perspective the course also examines film and filmmakers representative of the broader African Diaspora. (offered odd years). Course is not repeatable. Course is not repeatable. (offered odd years)
  

  • ARTH 8012 - AfricanAmerican Photog.Culture

    (3) African American Photographic Culture is a 7000-8000 level seminar course that examines the historical relationship between photography and the African American experience. It is an interdisciplinary course useful to a broad range of students interested in the black image and photographs as art, history, and material culture. The course focuses on African Americans as creators and theorists of photographic imagery. The course will also examine the broader picture of photographic traditions in Africa and the African Diaspora. Research projects will include investigation of significant photograph collections in local archives. (offered in odd years). The course is not repeatable. The course is not repeatable. (offered in odd years)
  

  • ARTH 8030 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8031 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8032 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8033 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8034 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8035 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8036 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8037 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8038 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8039 - Special Topics in Art History

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings. May be repeated to maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • ARTH 8120 - Grad Prob Medieval Art

    (3) Selected areas or specific problems in Early Medieval, Romanesque, or Gothic 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.
  

  • ARTH 8121 - Grad Prob Ancient Art

    (3) Selected areas or specific problems in Egyptian, Near Eastern, Greek, or Roman 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.
  

  • ARTH 8125 - Egyptian Art & Arch

    (3) 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.
  

  • ARTH 8130 - Art Hist Methods & Prac

    (3) History of the discipline along with current research methods. Students develop research presentations in oral and written formats.
  

  • ARTH 8140 - Grad Prob Renaissance

    (3) 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.
  

  • ARTH 8150 - Grad Prob 19th Century

    (3) 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.
  

  • ARTH 8152 - Grad Prob 20th Century

    (3) 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.
  

  • ARTH 8165 - Gr Prob Am Art Anc/Mod

    (3) 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.
  

  • ARTH 8660 - Dir Indiv Study

    (3-9) Individual investigation of special research problems or projects. May be repeated upon recommendation of advisor.Grades of A-F, or IP will be given. May be repeated upon recommendation of advisor. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

Bioinformatics
  

  • BINF 7092 - Research

    (1-3) 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
  

  • BINF 7201 - Special Topics in Bioinformatics

    (3) PREREQUISITE(S): permission of instructor.
  

  • BINF 7701 - Adv. Genomics & Bioinformatics

    (3) 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.
  

  • BINF 7970 - Curr Lit Bioinformatics

    (1) Lectures, readings, discussions, and oral presentation from current bioinformatics research articles. One class is required to meet degree requirements. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of instructor.
  

  • BINF 7980 - Rsch Sem/Bioinformatics

    (1) Current research topics in Bioinformatics. One class is required to meet degree requirements. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of Instructor.
  

  • BINF 7991 - Bioinformatics Internship

    (1-3) 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.
  

  • BINF 7992 - Bioinformatics Project

    (3) 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.
  

  • BINF 7996 - Bioinformatics Thesis

    (1-6) 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.

Biology
  

  • BIOL 6049 - Marine Ecology Lab

    (2) 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 
  

  • BIOL 6051 - Marine Ecology

    (3) 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  
  

  • BIOL 6053 - Plant Ecology

    (4) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6054 - Wetland Ecology

    (4) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6055 - Ecological/Environ Issues

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6056 - Tropical Ecology

    (4) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6071 - Human Genetics

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6090 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6090 - Vertebrate Histology

    (3) This course contains both theoretical and application based approaches to molecular biology and the regulation of gene expression. This course will survey modern methods in research and medicine. Stem cells and cancer cells will be used as model systems to understand the changes in gene regulation. For example, changes in gene expression between normal mammary epithelia and invasive breast cancers will be examined at the level of the genome, transcriptome, and proteome PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3072 or permission of the instructor.
  

  • BIOL 6091 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6092 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6093 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6094 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6095 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6096 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6097 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6098 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6099 - Special Topics

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in Online course listings; may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 4 hours
  

  • BIOL 6100 - Evolution

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6150 - Developmental Biology

    (3) (MMCS 6150) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6230 - Plant Physiology

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6241 - Biogeog/GIS Analyses/Ecology

    (3) (Same as ESCI 6241) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6245 - Plant Systematics/Evolution

    (4) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6375 - Molec Biol/Parasites

    (4) (MMCS 4375) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6380 - Vertebrate Histology

    (3) (MMCS 6380) Vertebrate (human emphasis) tissues and organs; cellular and extracellular microscopic composition in relation to physiology and disease. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
  

  • BIOL 6401 - Plant Cell Molec Biol

    (3) (MMCS 6400) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6440 - Pathogenic Bacteriology

    (3) (MMCS 4440) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6445 - Immunology

    (3) (MMCS 6445) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6450 - Microbial Ecology

    (3) (MMCS 6450) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6465 - Adv Medical Microbiol Lab

    (2) (MMCS 6465) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6470 - Molecular Biology of the Gene

    (3) (MMCS 6470) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6480 - Cellular/Molec Pharmacol

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6490 - Intro Genomics/Bioinformatics

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6501 - Virology

    (3) (MMCS 6501) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6503 - Lab Tech In Biochem

    (2) (MMCS 6503) (Same as CHEM 6501) (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
  

  • BIOL 6504 - Lab Tech Molecular Biol

    (2) (MMCS 6504) (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.
  

  • BIOL 6511 - Biochemistry I

    (3) (MMCS 4511) (Same as CHEM 4511) (MMCS 4511). (Same as CHEM 4511). 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): CHEM 3511 with at least a C-.
  

  • BIOL 6512 - Biochemistry II

    (3) (MMCS 6512) (Same as CHEM 6512 ) (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-.
  

  • BIOL 6604 - Animal Behavior

    (4) Animal behavior, primarily from ecological, physiological, developmental, and evolutionary perspective. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
  

  • BIOL 6630 - Gen Endocrinology

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6635 - Neurobiology

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6640 - Ornithology

    (4) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6651 - Field Tech/Vertebrate Zoology

    (4-6) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6730 - Urban Ecol/Wildlife Mgmt

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6740 - Mammalogy

    (4) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6744 - Herpetology

    (4) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6800 - Marine Invertebrate Zool

    (3) 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  
  

  • BIOL 6801 - Marine Invertebrate Zoo Lab

    (3) 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  
  

  • BIOL 6802 - Elasmobranch Biology

    (3) 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  
  

  • BIOL 6803 - Elasmobranch Biology Lab

    (2) 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  
  

  • BIOL 6804 - Elasmobranch Physiology

    (5) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6806 - Marine Mammals

    (3) 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  
  

  • BIOL 6807 - Marine Mammals Lab

    (2) 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 . 
  

  • BIOL 6808 - Marine Ichthyology

    (3) 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  
  

  • BIOL 6809 - Marine Ichthyology Lab

    (3) 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  
  

  • BIOL 6810 - Field Exercises Coast Herpetol

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6844 - Parasites Marine Animals

    (6) 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.
  

  • BIOL 6900 - Entomology

    (4) Morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of insects. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week; PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 1120 and 1121.
  

  • BIOL 7000 - Orientation Grad Stdy

    (2) 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.
  

  • BIOL 7004 - College Biol Teaching

    (1) (MMCS 7004-8004) (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.
  

  • BIOL 7006 - Care/Humane Use Lab Animals

    (2) (MMCS 7006-8006) (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.
  

  • BIOL 7007 - Exp Cell/Molec Biol Tchr

    (4) (MMCS 7010) (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
  

  • BIOL 7008 - Adv. Genomics & Bioinformatics

    (3) (Same as BINF 7701 ) (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.
  

  • BIOL 7010 - Prin Meth Sys Biology

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 7011 - Adv Topics Wetland Ecol

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 7012 - Plant Ecophysiology

    (3) 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.
  

  • BIOL 7014 - Tchng Skills Grad Asst

    (3) (MMCS 7003-8003) (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.
  

  • BIOL 7015 - Aquaculture

    (3) Principles and procedures related to the culture of commercially important freshwater organisms under controlled conditions. Three lecture hours per week.
  

  • BIOL 7016 - Mol Syst Ecology

    (3) 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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