Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 8092 - Research

    (1-6) 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.
  
  • BIOL 8103 - Dissertation Proposal

    (3) (MMCS 8100) (MMCS 8100). Preparation of a dissertation project proposal in the NIH grant format and an oral defense of the proposal. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL doctoral student Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
  
  • BIOL 8130 - Curr Lit Cell & Molec Biol

    (1) 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. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours for PhD students; 2 credit hours for MS students PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8131 - Cell & Molecular Biol

    (4) (MMCS 7131-8131) (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.
  
  • BIOL 8135 - Protein Trafficking

    (3) 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. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3130 and BIOL 4512-BIOL 6512 .
  
  • BIOL 8140 - Receptors & Signaling

    (3) 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.
  
  • BIOL 8200 - Seminar In Biology

    (1) 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.
  
  • BIOL 8250 - Comm & Landscape Ecol

    (4) Distributions of organisms on worldwide and local basis with emphasis on factors influencing distribution and growth. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3050 or consent of the instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8290 - Molecular Computing

    (3) (MMCS 7290-8290) (Same as COMP 7290 -COMP 8290 ) (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.
  
  • BIOL 8331 - Photosynthesis

    (2) (MMCS 7331-8331) (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.
  
  • BIOL 8335 - Hormones And Behavior

    (3) Examines the relationship between endocrinology and behavior in animals and humans and how this relationship underlies survival and reproduction. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Endocrinology (BIOL 4630-BIOL 6630 ) or permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8338 - Biological Clocks

    (3) 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.
  
  • BIOL 8340 - Behavioral Ecology

    (3) 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.
  
  • BIOL 8345 - Animal Communication

    (3) 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. Three lecture hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 8350 - Evolutionary Ecology

    (3) 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. Three lecture hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 8360 - Plant And Environment

    (3) Discusses plant responses to environmental changes and potential effects of global climate changes on plant health and function. Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week. Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): plant physiology (BIOL 3230 or equivalent), plant ecology (BIOL 4053-BIOL 6053  or equivalent), or permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8370 - Wetland Ecol & Mgmt

    (3) A wide range of topics relating to wetland science and issues at national and regional levels, including wetland classification, hydrology, and biochemistry, with special emphasis on regional bottomland forests. Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week. Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): wetland ecology (BIOL 4054-BIOL 6054 ) or equivalent or permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8400 - Comparative Immunology

    (3) (MMCS 7400-8400) (MMCS 7400-8400). Phylogenesis and development of the defensive immune systems of invertebrates and the vertebrate classes. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 4445-BIOL 6445  or permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8440 - Molecular Biol/Cancer

    (3) Introduction to molecular basis of cancer, cancer therapy and prevention; includes disease-, chemical carcinogen-, and viral-based views of cancer process; surveys modern tools for identifying cancer susceptibility genes and classifying tumors. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 4503-BIOL 6503  or BIOL 4470-BIOL 6470 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8464 - Advanced Immunology

    (4) (MMCS 7464-8464) (MMCS 7464-8464). Selected topics and laboratories in molecular and cellular immunology, immunobiology, tumor immunology, and medical aspects of immunology. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6445  and BIOL 6511  or their equivalent.
  
  • BIOL 8470 - Adv Bacterial Genetics

    (3) (MMCS 7470-8470) (MMCS 7470-8470). Advanced studies in the molecular basis of bacterial genetics; including mutation and bacterial repair systems, complementation analysis, recombination, gene transfer mechanisms, gene conversion and marker effects, insertional elements, phase variation, and bacteriophage genetics. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 6470  or equivalent.
  
  • BIOL 8530 - Bacterial Physiology

    (3) (MMCS 7530-8530) (MMCS 7530-8530). Bacterial physiology including growth, nutrition, biosynthesis, biodegradation, and adaptation. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 8550 - Food & Indust Toxicol

    (3) (MMCS 7550-8550) (MMCS 7550-8550). Principles and methodology of genotoxicity; assessment of toxic substances in animal and plant foodstuffs, and in industrial wastes; fungal and bacterial contaminants, food additives, and food processing; biotransformation and health impacts are emphasized. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 8600 - Seminar In Biology

    (1) Selected topics in the biological sciences. Credit is earned when the results of the student’s thesis work is presented. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
  
  • BIOL 8610 - Environ Effects On Devel

    (2) Environment-gene interactions and developmental plasticity; evolutionary, physiological, morphological, and ecological consequences of these interactions. Two lecture hours per week. Two lecture hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 8700 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8701 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8702 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8703 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8704 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8705 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8706 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8707 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8708 - Data Science for Biologists

    (3) This graduate level course will present a hands-on survey of statistical and computational analyses commonly applied to biological data. The course will provide an introduction to computer programming in the R language and software environment. Using real-world biological datasets from ecology, physiology, and genomics, the course will explore supervised and unsupervised learning approaches such as linear and logistic regression, K-nearest neighbors, principal components analysis, and hierarchical clustering PREREQUISITE(S): One elementary statistics course or permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8708 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8709 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8710 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8711 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8712 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8713 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8714 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8715 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8716 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8717 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8718 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8719 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8720 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8721 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8722 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8723 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8724 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8725 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8726 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8727 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8728 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8729 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8730 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8731 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8732 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8733 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8734 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8735 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8736 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8737 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8738 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8739 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8740 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4) Current topics of special interest in biology PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8750 - Population Ecology

    (3) Examination and quantification of the processes that influence population dynamics. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 3050 or equivalent.
  
  • BIOL 8751 - Conservation Biology

    (4) Application of biological principles towards the conservation of natural systems and the organisms they contain. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. Two lecture, four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
  
  • BIOL 8752 - Ecological Genetics

    (3) The field of Ecological Genetics sits at the interface of studies of natural genetic variation, molecular function, and the environmental context that surrounds them. We will explore methods that assess genetic diversity and the adaptive value of ecologically relevant traits. Topics will include population/quantitative genetics, life history variation, natural selection, conservation, and applied ecological genetics. Students will be introduced to computational resources and tools during tutorials. Students will also read relevant primary literature and participate in live chat/discussions with the study authors. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  
  • BIOL 9000 - Doc Res & Dissert

    (1-10) The dissertation must be an independent research project applying a mastery of the techniques of scientific research. It must be a distinct and new contribution to the body of scientific knowledge. A maximum total of 18 hours may be counted toward degree requirements. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

Biomedical Engineering

  
  • BIOM 6110 - Science of Medicine

    (3) Integration of fundamental principles from physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics, and applications of these principles to solve problems in medicine.
  
  • BIOM 6150 - Engr Tools Design Med Devices

    (3) Major tools that engineers use to assist them in producing good medical device products, and how and where these tools are being used in industry.
  
  • BIOM 6205 - Intro Biomed and Chem Sensors

    (4) Measurement techniques, recognition processes; application of chemical sensors and biosensors for analysis of real samples.
  
  • BIOM 6210 - Research Studies

    (1-3) Consultation, reading, laboratory, and design work to investigate selected areas of biomedical engineering under supervision of faculty member, emphasizing laboratory work, design, and scientific writing. Formal paper required.
  
  • BIOM 6393 - Appld Finite Element Analysis

    (3) (Same as MECH 4393) (Same as MECH 4393). Fundamental topics associated with use of finite element analysis in mechanical and biomedical engineering applications; introduction to finite element theory, model generation, CAD interfacing, post-processing of results and validation.
  
  • BIOM 6702 - Biotechn Tools for BME Res

    (3) Biochemical and biophysical measurement techniques; light spectroscopy, gel exclusion and affinity chromatography, electrophoresis, ELISA, protein and DNA methods. 6 hours lab.
  
  • BIOM 6720 - Bioelectricity

    (4) Biolelectricity, including calculations of potential fields resulting from cardiac or neural electrogeneration, treatment of how heart and nerves generate and propagate electrical signals.
  
  • BIOM 6750 - Biomechanics

    (4) (3750) (3750). Application of mechanical principles to the human body, with focus on joint function, muscle force transmission and generation, gait, soft-tissue mechanics, injury mechanisms and risk, and experimental measurements.
  
  • BIOM 6900 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6901 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6902 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6903 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6904 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6905 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6906 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6907 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6908 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6909 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6910 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6911 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6912 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6913 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6914 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6915 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6916 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6917 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6918 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 6919 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering I

    (1-3) Topics are varied and are announced in the online class listings.
  
  • BIOM 7004 - Life Sciences Biom I

    (3) This introduction and application to aspects of the entire body provides engineers and physical scientists with an understanding of aspects of the chemical, physical, and mechanical basis of cell shape, function, and motility; integrated treatment of topics in cellular biochemistry, protein synthesis, energy releasing pathways, and membrane biophysics.
 

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