BIOLOGY
Professors:
James R. Triplett*, Chairperson; Joseph A. Arruda*, Hugh T. Campbell*,
James T. Dawson*, Steven D. Ford*, Stephen L. Timme*
Associate Professors:
Nancy L. Brooker*, Cynthia S. Ford*, Viriginia C. Rider*, Daniel M. Zurek*
Assistant Professors:
Shelby Caldwell*, David Gordon*, Dixie Smith*
Instructor:
Hermann Nonnenmacher
*Graduate Faculty
Room: 223 Heckert-Wells
Telephone: 620-235-4732
Fax: 620-235-4194
Web site: http://www.pittstate.edu/biol/
e-mail: jtriplet@pittstate.edu
Undergraduate
Emphasis in Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental
Emphasis in Physical Therapy
Emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Emphasis in Pre-Fisheries and Wildlife
Emphasis in Natural History
Emphasis in Environmental Management
Emphasis in Field Biology
Emphasis in Plant Taxonomy
Emphasis
in Plant Physiology/Plant Molecular Biology
Minors:
Minor in Biology
Minor in General Science
Minor in Natural History
Minor in Environmental Management
Minor
in Cell Biology
Graduate
Master of Science with a Major in Biology
Students may select study from a variety of emphasis areas in the following
general program areas: health and laboratory sciences, field biology and environment,
plant sciences, and biology education. Aside from these program areas, you
can graduate under the general biology curriculum and custom select courses
to meet your interests. Your choices can lead to a variety of possible biology
careers or graduate training based on your interests.
General Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree Applicable
to Biology
General Education courses must meet the requirements approved by the General
Education Committee or approved substitutes. Check individual curricula and
consult your advisor for acceptable substitutes. The eight hours of natural
science requirements are satisfied by course requirements in the biology curricula
(BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I, CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory).
A total of 45 hours, which includes a 20-hour minor, must be taken outside
of the department. Although other minors may be acceptable (check with your
advisor), a chemistry or physical science minor is recommended. At least
20 of the 40 university required upper division hours must be in biology. Students
with strong backgrounds in high school mathematics are urged to substitute MATH
150 Calculus I for MATH 113 College Algebra. What follows are suggested
curricula for areas of emphasis within the department's program areas. Always
consult with the department and your advisor for current information.
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major)
General Education Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills........................................................................15
Core Courses........................................................................17
Natural Sciences**...................................................................0
Languages and Cultures...............................................................3
Fine Arts............................................................................3
Economy and Society................................................................. 3
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*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General
Education Committee.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I.....................................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II....................................................4
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory.....................................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology.......................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory.........................................5
BIOL 311 Cell Biology................................................................3
Upper Division Physiology (choose one)...............................................5
BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory........................................5
BIOL 675/676 Microbial Physiology/Laboratory....................................5
BIOL 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory........................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment...............................................1
Biology electives...................................................................10
40
Required from other departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory..........................................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory
or
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory......................................... 5
10
Minor (10 hours if chemistry or physical science is chosen)......................10-20
Other Electives..................................................................13-23
TOTAL..............................................................................124
Bachelor of Arts (Biology Major)
A student completing a minimum of 10 hours of one foreign language is eligible
for the Bachelor of Arts (Biology Major) degree.
Health and Laboratory Sciences
Pursue interests in Pre-Medicine (prepare for entry into medical, osteopathic,
and dental schools or graduate medical research programs), pre-physical therapy
(prepare for entry into further specialization in physical and occupational
therapy), cell and molecular biology (prepare for graduate school or entry-level
employment in biotechnology), medical technology (prepare for employment in
hospitals or private labs). Notes: The department also offers pre-professional
work in optometry and veterinary medicine. Consult the department chairperson
for details on these programs.
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with
Emphasis in Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental)
General Education Requirements*..................................................Hours
Basic Skills.....................................................................15
Core Courses.....................................................................17
Natural Sciences**................................................................0
Languages and Cultures............................................................3
Fine Arts.........................................................................3
Economy and Society.............................................................. 3
41
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I..................................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.................................................4
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..................................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology....................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory......................................5
BIOL 311 Cell Biology.............................................................3
BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory..........................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment............................................1
Other Required Biology
BIOL 105 Pre-Med Orientation I..................................................0.5
BIOL 205 Pre-Med Orientation II.................................................0.5
BIOL 305 Pre-Med Orientation III................................................0.5
Biology Electives (suggested courses follow).......................................8.5
BIOL 490 Honors Research in Biology.............................................3
BIOL 564 Human Histology........................................................5
BIOL 570/571 Pathogenic Bacteriology/Laboratory.................................5
BIOL 572 General Virology.......................................................3
BIOL 660 Human Anatomy and Dissection...........................................5
BIOL 671/672 Immunology/Laboratory..............................................5
BIOL 711 Cell and Molecular Biology.............................................3
Other electives approved by advisor
40
Minor (10 hours if Chemistry or Physical Science chosen).........................10-20
Required From Other Departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory.......................................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory......................................5
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory.......................................5
CHEM 335/336 Organic Chemistry Il/Laboratory II...................................5
Choose from:
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I, Elementary Physics Laboratory I,
PHYS 101/131 College Physics Il/Elementary Physics Laboratory II,
or
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I,
PHYS 105/131 Engineering Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II............ 10
30
Other Electives.................................................................... 13
124
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis in Physical
Therapy)
General Education Requirements *.................................................Hours
Basic Skills**...................................................................16
Core Courses.....................................................................17
Natural Sciences***...............................................................0
Languages and Cultures****........................................................3
Fine Arts.........................................................................3
Economy and Society.............................................................. 3
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*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education General
Education Committee.
**Use CSIS 130 Computer Information Systems and MATH 122 Trigonometry.
***Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
****Use SOSCI 105 Ethics.
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I..................................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.................................................4
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..................................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology....................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory......................................5
BIOL 311 Cell Biology.............................................................3
BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory..........................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment........................................... 1
30
Other Required Biology
BIOL 660 Human Anatomy and Dissection.............................................5
Other Biology Electives.......................................................... 5
10
Required From Other Departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory.......................................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory......................................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory............................5
HPER 266 First Aid and CPR........................................................2
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics....................................................3
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I....................5
PHYS 101/131 College Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II..................5
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology................................................3
PSYCH 571 Abnormal Psychology.................................................... 3
36
Minor and other electives......................................................3-20
Physical Science minor included in above hours. Other minors will need more hours.
TOTAL..............................................................................124
Note: This curriculum will meet the requirements at Kansas University and Wichita
State University for admission to the Master of Science program.
Other professional school requirements include: three recommendations,
personal interview, grade point average of 3.0000+, Graduate Record Exam, and
brief internship.
Additional Requirements for Wichita State University
Choose three hours after meeting PSU general education requirements from:
art, music, theatre, literature, history, foreign language, or philosophy.
Choose three hours after meeting PSU general education requirements from:
geography, women's studies, psychology, political science, or sociology.
Required to complete HPER 469 Physiology of Exercise, 3 hours.
Other recommended course areas: business/management,
Physiology/Psychology, Kinesiology, Muscle/Merve Physiology, Biochemistry,
Embryology.
Recommended minors include: psychology, recreation, physical science (built-
in), chemistry.
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis
in Cellular and Molecular Biology)
The program listed below is a suggested curriculum for students pursuing cellular
and molecular biology. The program meets all of the requirements for a baccalaureate
degree with a major in biology and minors in chemistry and physical science
at Pittsburg State University. This program will provide training to prepare
a student for employment in the biotechnology field, forensics, or pharmaceutical
development upon graduation, or pursuit of further studies at the graduate level.
General Education Requirements*..................................................Hours
Basic Skills**...................................................................15
Core Courses.....................................................................17
Natural Sciences***...............................................................0
Languages and Cultures............................................................3
Fine Arts.........................................................................3
Economy and Society.............................................................. 3
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*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General
Education Committee.
**Math requirement suggested MATH 150 Calculus I.
***Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course requirements
in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I..................................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.................................................4
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..................................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology....................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory......................................5
BIOL 311 Cell Biology.............................................................3
Upper Division Physiology (choose one)............................................5
BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory........................................5
BIOL 675/676 Microbial Physiology/Laboratory....................................5
BIOL 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory........................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment........................................... 1
30
Other Required Biology
BIOL 550 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology..................................3
BIOL 551 Introduction to Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory....................3
BIOL 602 Topics in Biology (Research with faculty member)*......................1-3
BIOL 627 Genetics of Microorganisms.............................................. 3
10-12
*At least one credit required.
Other Biology Electives.............................................................11
BIOL 570/571 Pathogenic Bacteriology/Laboratory.................................5
BIOL 572 General Virology.......................................................3
BIOL 602 Topics in Biology (Developmental Biology)..............................3
BIOL 671/672 Immunology/Laboratory..............................................5
BIOL 730 Evolution..............................................................3
Required From Other Departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory.......................................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory II...................................5
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory.......................................5
CHEM 335/336 Organic Chemistry II/Laboratory......................................5
CHEM 575 Biochemistry I...........................................................3
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I and
PHYS 101/131 College Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II
or
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I and
PHYS 105/131 Engineering Physics II/Elementary Physics Laboratory II......... 10
33
TOTAL.......................................................................124-126
Field Biology and Environment
Pursue interests in pre-fisheries and wildlife (prepare for graduate school
or employment in fisheries and wildlife), natural history (prepare for careers
in nature interpretation in parks), or environmental management (prepare for
entry-level environmental assessment of pollution control positions in industry
or government or for graduate school).
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis
in Pre-Fisheries and Wildlife)
General Education Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills**..................................................................17
Core Courses....................................................................17
Natural Sciences***..............................................................0
Languages and Cultures...........................................................3
Fine Arts........................................................................3
Economy and Society............................................................. 3
43
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee.
**Use MATH 150 Calculus I.
***Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I................................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II...............................................4
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory................................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology..................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory....................................5
BIOL 311 Cell Biology...........................................................3
Upper Division Physiology (choose one)..........................................5
BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory......................................5
BIOL 675/676 Microbial Physiology/Laboratory..................................5
BIOL 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory.....................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment......................................... 1
30
Other Required Biology
BIOL 304 Soils..................................................................3
BIOL 313 Principles of Conservation.............................................3
BIOL 535 Ornithology or
BIOL 536 Mammalogy..............................................................3
Aquatic biology (choose one)....................................................3
BIOL 533 Ichthyology..........................................................3
BIOL 534 Herpetology..........................................................3
BIOL 633 Limnology............................................................3
BIOL 548 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants............................................3
BIOL 556/557 Comparative Anatomy/Laboratory.................................... 5
20
Required From Other Departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory.....................................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory II.................................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory..........................5
PHYS 160/165 Physical Geology/Laboratory....................................... 5
20
Minor and Other Electives..................................................... 11-20
Chemistry (five hours more) or Physical Science (met with required courses)
or other minor such as political science or communication.
TOTAL............................................................................124
Note: This suggested curriculum prepares the student to pursue a graduate program
in Fisheries and Wildlife which includes technical courses required for entry
as a biologist in most agencies. The attainment of a relevant skill is quite
helpful to compete in the current tight job market, consider competence in computers,
statistics, communication skills, mechanics, art, photography, GIS. The department
offers diverse co-op (intern) opportunities to help meet these needs.
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis
in Natural History)
General Education Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills..................................................................15
Core Courses..................................................................17
Natural Sciences**.............................................................0
Languages and Cultures.........................................................3
Fine Arts......................................................................3
Economy and Society........................................................... 3
41
*See General Education Committee for specific general education course requirements.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I...............................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II..............................................4
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory...............................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology.................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory...................................5
BIOL 311 Cell Biology..........................................................3
Upper Division Physiology (choose one).........................................5
BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory.....................................5
BIOL 675/676 Microbial Physiology/Laboratory.................................5
BIOL 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory.....................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment........................................ 1
30
Other Required Biology
BIOL 313 Principles of Conservation............................................3
BIOL 535 Ornithology...........................................................3
BIOL 548 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants...........................................3
BIOL 561 General Entomology....................................................3
BIOL 643 Natural History Interpretation........................................3
Terrestrial field course (choose one)..........................................3
BIOL 536 Mammalogy.........................................................3
Other field course.........................................................3
Aquatic field course (choose one)..............................................3
BIOL 533 Ichthyology.......................................................3
BIOL 534 Herpetology.......................................................3
BIOL 781 Freshwater Algae..................................................3
21
Required From Other Departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory....................................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/ Laboratory or
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory................................... 5
10
Minor and Other Electives.....................................................12-22
Recommended Minor: Physical Science or Communication
TOTAL...........................................................................124
Note: A student interested in a career in teaching through a nature center,
a natural resources state or federal agency, or a natural history organization
should consider this emphasis. This program would also satisfy requirements
for a student who would like to pursue a higher degree in field biology or taxonomic
studies.
Suggested Electives: BIOL 304 Soils and BIOL 633 Limnology would be helpful.
One communication techniques and one art techniques course are highly recommended.
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with Emphasis
in Environmental Management)
General Education Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills..................................................................15
Core Courses..................................................................17
Natural Sciences**.............................................................0
Languages and Cultures.........................................................3
Fine Arts......................................................................3
Economy and Society........................................................... 3
41
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General
Education Committee.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I...............................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II..............................................4
BIOL 311 Cell Biology..........................................................3
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory...............................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology.................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory...................................5
Upper Division Physiology (choose one).........................................5
BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory.....................................5
BIOL 675/676 Microbial Physiology/Laboratory.................................5
BIOL 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory.....................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment........................................ 1
30
Other Required Biology
BIOL 304 Soils.................................................................3
BIOL 313 Principles of Conservation............................................3
BIOL 537 Regional Natural History..............................................3
Field Biology (3 hours chosen from)............................................3
BIOL 515 Stream Ecology......................................................3
BIOL 633 Limnology...........................................................3
BIOL 639 Terrestrial Field Ecology...........................................3
Emphasis Requirements (9 hours chosen from).......................................9
BIOL 502 Topics in Environmental Management..................................3
BIOL 615 Environmental Protection............................................3
BIOL 617 Environmental Health................................................3
BIOL 691 Independent Study in Environmental Management.......................3
Course approved by advisor...................................................3
21
Required From Other Departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory...................................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory or
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory...................................5
PHYS 160/165 Physical Geology/Laboratory..................................... 5
15
Minor and Other Electives
Chemistry (10 hours) or Physical Science (5 hours).........................5-10
Other Electives............................................................7-12
TOTAL..........................................................................124
Note: For electives, consider courses offered from the Department of Social
Sciences in environmental geography and in the Department of Technology Studies
(College of Technology) in industrial safety and pollution control.
Plant Sciences
Pursue interests in plant ecology or plant taxonomy (prepare for graduate
studies or employment related to training) or plant physiology/plant pathology
(prepare for careers in industry or for graduate research).
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with
Emphasis in Field Biology)
General Education Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills.................................................................15
Core Courses.................................................................17
Natural Sciences**............................................................0
Languages and Cultures........................................................3
Fine Arts.....................................................................3
Economy and Society.......................................................... 3
41
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General
Education Committee.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211 and 212) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I..............................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.............................................4
BIOL 311 Cell Biology.........................................................3
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..............................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory..................................5
BOIL 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory......................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment....................................... 1
30
Other Required Biology
BIOL 304 Soils................................................................3
BIOL 313 Principles of Conservation...........................................3
Choose 15 hours from the following (at least 3 hours must be taken
from each group)
Group 1
BIOL 533 Ichthyology.....................................................3
BIOL 534 Herpetology.....................................................3
BIOL 535 Ornithology.....................................................3
BIOL 536 Mammalogy.......................................................3
BIOL 561 General Entomology..............................................3
Group 2
BIOL 538 Aquatic Vascular Plants.........................................3
BIOL 548 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants.....................................3
BIOL 641 Identification of Woody Plants..................................2
BIOL 642 Identification of Grasses and Sedges............................2
BIOL 744 Identification of Mosses, Liverworts and Ferns..................3
BIOL 781 Freshwater Algae................................................3
Group 3
BIOL 633 Limnology.......................................................3
BIOL 635 Wildlife Ecology and Management.................................3
BIOL 639 Terrestrial Field Ecology.......................................3
15
Other Required
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory...................................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory........................5
PHYS 160/165 Physical Geology/Laboratory..................................... 5
15
Minor (physical science recommended) and other electives........................17
TOTAL..........................................................................124
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with
Emphasis in Plant Taxonomy)
General Education Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills.................................................................15
Core Courses.................................................................17
Natural Sciences**............................................................0
Languages and Cultures........................................................3
Fine Arts.....................................................................3
Economy and Society.......................................................... 3
41
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General
Education Committee.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211 and 212) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I..............................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.............................................4
BIOL 311 Cell Biology.........................................................3
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..............................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory..................................5
BOIl 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory......................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment....................................... 1
30
Other Required Biology
BIOL 382 Plant Diversity......................................................3
BIOL 639 Terrestrial Field Ecology........................................... 3
6
Electives........................................................................9
(Students choose a minimum of nine hours of
electives in consultation with their advisor)
BIOL 404 Plant Pathology....................................................2
BIOL 602 Topics in Biology (____).........................................1-3
BIOL 743 Tropical Biology...................................................3
BIOL 788 Mycology...........................................................3
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics..............................................3
MATH 646 Statistical Methods I..............................................3
PHYS 160 Physical Geology...................................................3
PHYS 260 Historical Geology.................................................5
Required from other departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory...................................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory or
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory.................................. 5
10
Minor: A student is required to minor in a field outside biology. The
choice should be made in consultation with the student's major advisor.......10-20
Other Electives...............................................................3-13
TOTAL..........................................................................124
Bachelor of Science (Biology Major with
Emphasis in Plant Physiology/Plant Molecular Biology)
General Education Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills.................................................................15
Core Courses1.................................................................7
Natural Sciences**............................................................0
Languages and Cultures........................................................3
Fine Arts.....................................................................3
Economy and Society.......................................................... 3
41
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General
Education Committee.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I..............................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.............................................4
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..............................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory..................................5
BIOL 311 Cell Biology.........................................................3
BIOL 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory......................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment....................................... 1
30
Other Required Biology
BIOL 550 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology..............................3
BIOL 382 Plant Diversity......................................................3
BIOL 627 Genetics of Microorganisms...........................................3
BIOL 712 Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory................................2
BIOL 730 Evolution........................................................... 3
14
Required from other departments
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory...................................5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory or
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory.................................. 5
10
Minor: A student is required to minor in a field outside biology. The
choice should be made in consultation with the student's major
advisor......................................................................10-20
Other Electives...............................................................3-13
TOTAL..........................................................................124
Biology Education
Pursue an interest in secondary education (prepare for that all-important job
of educating high school minds).
Bachelor of Science in Education (Biology Major)
General Education Requirements for Students Preparing to Teach* Hours
Basic Skills.................................................................18
Core Courses.................................................................17
Natural Sciences**............................................................0
Languages and Cultures........................................................3
Fine Arts.....................................................................3
Economy and Society.......................................................... 3
44
*Courses must be taken from the list of general
education degree requirements for students preparing to teach secondary school.
Also see scholastic achievement requirements on common core courses for admission
to teacher education for secondary teaching majors, page 189.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and physical science (PHYS 171 or PHYS 100/130).
Biology Requirements
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I..............................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.............................................4
BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory................................5
BIOL 300 Assisting in the Biology Laboratory..................................1
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..............................................5
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology................................................3
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory..................................5
BIOL 479 Techniques for Teaching Biology......................................3
Biology electives (including 3 hr. field course)............................. 8
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Professional Education Requirements
CURIN 261 Explorations in Education**.........................................2
CURIN 262 Pre-Professional Laboratory I**.....................................1
CURIN 520 Middle and Secondary Reading........................................3
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology............................................3
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology..............................................3
SSLS 510 Overview of Education for Exceptional Students.......................3
Professional Semester........................................................17
CURIN 458 Methods and Curriculum............................................3
CURIN 462 Secondary and Middle Level Education..............................2
CURIN 464 Foundations of Measurement and Evaluation.........................2
CURIN 480 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School.......................3
CURIN 482 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School.......................5
BIOL 579 Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up of Teachers............. 2
32
**Concurrent enrollment required in CURIN 261 and 262.
Minor Requirements***
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I or
PHYS 171/172 Physical Science/Laboratory****................................4-5
CHEM 105/106 Introductory Chemistry/Laboratory or
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory.................................4-5
CHEM 320/326 Introductory Organic Chemistry/Laboratory........................5
Additional hours chosen from chemistry or physics......................... 5-11
20
TOTAL..........................................................................134
*** NOTE: General Education courses must be taken from the list of courses
for students preparing to teach secondary schools - see the catalog for requirements.
Also see scholastic achievement requirements on common core courses for admission
to teacher education for secondary teaching majors.
This curriculum assumes a physical science minor. Other minors are available.
Persons interested in biology as a second teaching field should contact the
BSED advisor in the Department of Biology or the Director of Teacher Education,
Hughes Hall, for specific requirements.
****PHYS 171 hours do not count toward 20 hour physical science minor total.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
(Biology-Medical Technology Major)
General Education Requirements* Hours
Basic Skills.................................................................15
Core Courses.................................................................17
Natural Sciences**............................................................0
Languages and Cultures........................................................3
Fine Arts.....................................................................3
Economy and Society.......................................................... 3
41
*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General
Education Committee.
**Eight hours of general education natural sciences are satisfied by course
requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).
Biology Core
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I..............................................4
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.............................................4
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..............................................5
BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory................................5
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory..................................5
BIOL 570/571 Pathogenic Bacteriology/Laboratory...............................5
BIOL 671/672 Immunology/Laboratory............................................5
BIOL 699 Senior Seminar and Assessment....................................... 1
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Required From Chemistry
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory...................................5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory..................................5
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory...................................5
CHEM 445/446 Analytical Chemistry/Laboratory or
CHEM 575/576 Biochemistry I/Laboratory....................................... 5
20
Clinical Year...................................................................30
At a school of medical technology affiliated with Pittsburg
State University.
Other Electives...............................................................2
TOTAL......................................................................125-127
Note: Only four of the 94 required hours in the first three years may be in
ROTC or physical education activity courses. The student should consult the
medical technology advisor for the determination of additional electives. A
student must complete the first three years (94 hours) at an accredited college
or university with the last 30 of these hours being in residence at Pittsburg
State University. The fourth year must be completed in a NAACLS accredited school
of medical technology affiliated with this university. This university is currently
affiliated with the following schools: L. E. Cox Medical Center, Springfield,
Missouri; St. John's Medical Center, Joplin, Missouri; St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, Missouri; University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City,
Kansas; Topeka School of Medical Technology, Topeka, Kansas; Research Hospital
and Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Other clinical programs are open
to PSU students. The student should consult the medical technology advisor for
details.
Minor Sequences
I. Biology
BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory.......................................5
BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory................................5
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory..............................................5
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory................................. 5
20
Those persons interested in biology as a second teaching option should
contact the BSED advisor in the Department of Biology or the Director
of Teacher Education, Hughes Hall, for specific requirements.
II. General Science
BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory.......................................5
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory...................................5
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I................5
PHYS 160 Physical Geology or
PHYS 175 Descriptive Astronomy................................................3
Biology electives............................................................ 3
21
Those persons interested in general science as a second teaching option should
contact the BSED advisor in the Department of Biology or the Director of Teacher
Education, Hughes Hall, for specific requirements.
III. Natural History
BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science...........................................4
PHYS 171/172 Physical Science/Laboratory......................................4
BIOL 313 Principles of Conservation...........................................3
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology................................................3
BIOL 537 Regional Natural History.............................................3
BIOL 643 Natural History Interpretation...................................... 3
20
Those persons interested in the above minor should contact Dr. Cynthia Ford
or the Department of Biology for information.
IV. Environmental Management
BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science...........................................4
PHYS 171/172 Physical Science/Laboratory......................................4
BIOL 313 Principles of Conservation...........................................3
Biology (9 hours chosen from).................................................9
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology..............................................3
BIOL 502 Topics in Environmental Management.................................3
BIOL 537 Regional Natural History...........................................3
BIOL 615 Environmental Protection...........................................3
BIOL 617 Environmental Health...............................................3
BIOL 691 Independent Study in Environmental Management......................3
20
Those persons interested in the above minor should contact Dr. Joseph Arruda
or the Department of Biology for information.
V. Cell Biology
BIOL 311 Cell Biology.........................................................3
BIOL 322 Genetics.............................................................3
BIOL 323 Genetics Laboratory..................................................2
BIOL 371 General Microbiology.................................................3
BIOL 372 General Microbiology Laboratory......................................2
BIOL 711 Cell and Molecular Biology...........................................3
BOIL 712 Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory................................2
One of the following groups of Biology electives:........................3 or 5
BIOL 627 Genetics of Microorganisms or .....................................3
BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory or.................................5
BIOL 675/676 Microbial Physiology/Laboratory or.............................5
BIOL 685/686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory................................... 5
Total........................................................................21-23
This minor is intended to provide biology courses for students pursuing a Chemistry
major with an emphasis in biochemistry. Those persons interested in this minor
should contact Dr. Daniel Zurek or the Department of Biology for information.
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Science with a Major in Biology
Students who begin work in biology for the degree of Master of Science must
have completed a minimum of 25 hours of acceptable undergraduate courses in
biology. These should include fundamental courses in botany, ecology, zoology,
genetics, microbiology, and physiology. A cumulative total of 13 hours of chemistry,
including organic chemistry is required. However, a student may apply certain
senior-graduate or graduate level chemistry on the degree requirements upon
the recommendation of the advisor. In addition, it is advisable that a student
have work in physics and geology. While a knowledge of a foreign language and
of computing is not required, it is strongly advised.
Three options are available in biology:
Option I: Thesis. A minimum of 30 hours including BIOL 801 Introduction
to Research, at least one hour in BIOL 800 Seminar and BIOL 890 Research and
Thesis (4-6 hours) is required. All full-time graduate students are required
to attend seminar. With the approval of the advisor and chairman, up to nine
hours may be taken outside the Department of Biology.
Option II: Problem. A minimum of 32 hours including BIOL 801 Introduction
to Research, at least one hour of BIOL 800 Seminar and BIOL 891 Research Problem
(3 hours) is required. All full-time graduate students are required to attend
seminar. With the approval of the advisor and chairman, up to 15 hours may be
taken outside the Department of Biology. This option is primarily recommended
for science teachers at the secondary school level.
Option III: Seminar. A minimum of 36 hours including BIOL 892 Grant
Writing Seminar I, 3 hours, and BIOL 893 Grant Writing Seminar II, 3 hours,
is required. Instead of writing a thesis or a scholarly paper on a problem,
the student must complete the two grant writing seminar courses and submit a
grant for external funding. With the approval of the advisor and chairman, up
to 15 hours may be taken outside the Department of Biology with a maximum of
six hours of courses in education. This option is primarily recommended for
science teachers at the secondary school level. At least 15 hours should be
in courses numbered 800-899, and 30 hours must be in courses numbered 700 -899.
Specialist in Education - Biology
The degree of Specialist in Education with biology as the major teaching field
for secondary and community college teachers is offered by the Department of
Special Services and Leadership Studies in cooperation with the Department of
Biology. Details concerning this degree are available from the Department of
Biology.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE
BIOL 101. Pre-Physical Therapy Orientation I. 1 hour.
Acquaint freshmen with the requirements of physical therapy schools and guide
their curricula to enable them to succeed in their chosen career path. Required
for all freshmen pre-physical therapy students. Prerequisites: Freshmen standing
and Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.
BIOL 105. Pre-Med Orientation I. 0.5 hours. Acquaint
freshmen with the requirements of medical schools and guide their curricula
to enable them to succeed in their chosen career path. Required for all Freshmen Pre-Med's. Prerequisites: Freshman standing and Pre-Med emphasis. Offered on
a Pass-Fail basis only.
BIOL 111. General Biology. 3 hours. Designed to acquaint
the student with the fundamental principles and processes of life as found in
animals and plants and their relation to the everyday life of man. Not open
to students with credit in BIOL 113/114 Environmental Life Science/Laboratory,
or BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I and BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. Corequisite:
BIOL 112 General Biology Laboratory.
BIOL 112. General Biology Laboratory. 2 hours. Laboratory
exercises to accompany BIOL 111 General Biology. Corequisite: BIOL 111 General
Biology.
BIOL 113. Environmental Life Science. 4 hours. A
basic ecological approach to the principles and processes of life with emphasis
placed on human pressures and technology, and the effect of these on the organism-environment
complex. Laboratory exercises accompany lecture. Not applicable toward a biology
major. Not open to students with credit in BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory
or BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I or BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.
BIOL 114. Environmental Life Science Laboratory for Teachers.
1 hour. Laboratory exercises that build on BIOL 113 Environmental Life Science
and focus on topics and activities primarily developed for elementary education
majors.
BIOL 202. Topics in Biology:(____). 1-3 hours. Intensive
study of selected topics in biology. Lecture and laboratory. May be repeated
if subject matter is different. Each class limited to a single topic. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
BIOL 205. Pre-Med Orientation II. 0.5 hours. Exploring
the health professions and what lies ahead. Required for all sophomore Pre-Med's.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and Pre-Med emphasis. Offered on a Pass-Fail
basis only.
BIOL 211. Principles of Biology I. 4 hours (lecture
and laboratory). An introduction to biology including principles of science,
basic chemistry, origin of life, cell biology, genetics, evolution, including
a survey of bacteria, protozoa, and fungi. Prerequisite: An ACT comp score of
at least 20.
BIOL 212. Principles of Biology II. 4 hours (lecture
and laboratory). A continuation of Biology I including biology of plants, biology
of animals, ecology, and environment. Prerequisite: BIOL 211 Principles of Biology
I with a grade of C.
BIOL 215. General Zoology. 4 hours. Fundamental principles
and processes of animal life including relationships, morphology, life history,
ecology, genetics and evolution. Laboratory exercises accompany lecture. Prerequisite:
BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory or an ACT COMP score of at least 20.
BIOL 218. General Botany. 4 hours. Basic study of
plants dealing with growth, physiology, morphology, reproduction, taxonomy and
evolution. Laboratory exercises accompany lecture. Prerequisite: BIOL 111/112
General Biology/Laboratory or an ACT COMP score of at least 20.
BIOL 257. Anatomy and Physiology. 3 hours. An integrated
study of the structure and functions of the human body. This course is not a
substitute for BIOL 656/657 Human Physiology/Laboratory and BIOL 660 Human Anatomy
and Dissection. Prerequisite: BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory or BIOL
211 Principles of Biology I and BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. Corequisite:
BIOL 258 Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory.
BIOL 258. Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory. 2 hours.
Laboratory exercises to accompany BIOL 257 Anatomy and Physiology. Corequisite:
BIOL 257 Anatomy and Physiology.
BIOL 300. Assisting in the Biology Laboratory. 1
hour. For students intending to teach biology or general science in secondary
schools. Assisting in the preparation and instruction in various biology course
laboratories at the 100 and 200 levels. A minimum of four hours assisting per
week is required. Prerequisite: Students must be in the teacher education curriculum;
permission of the instructor.
BIOL 301. Pre-physical Therapy Orientation II. 1
hour. Exploring physical therapy career opportunities and specialization options.
Preparation for GRE, application process for graduate programs in physical therapy,
mock interviews. Required for all junior pre-physical therapy students. Prerequisites:
Junior standing and pre-physical therapy emphasis. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis
only.
BIOL 304. Soils. 3 hours. Lecture and laboratory.
Fundamental chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils, their formation,
fertility, and management.
BIOL 305. Pre-Med Orientation III. 0.5 hours. Preparing
for the MCAT and completing an AMCAS and/or ACOMAS application. Mock interviews.
Required for all junior Pre-Med's. Prerequisites: Junior standing and Pre-Med
emphasis. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.
BIOL 311. Cell Biology. 3 hours. Cell structure and
function with emphasis on energy metabolism and use of genetic information.
Prerequisites: 8 hours biology, 10 hours chemistry, or permission of instructor.
May be taken for honors.
BIOL 313. Principles of Conservation. 3 hours. History
and philosophy of conservation, resource economics and risk management, causes
of and solutions to environmental problems based on the theories and practices
of resource management. Prerequisite: General education requirements in natural
and physical sciences. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 322. Genetics. 3 hours. The principles of genetics
with emphasis on the cytological mechanism of inheritance: physical basis, linkage
mapping of genes and gene action. Intended primarily for biology majors. Prerequisite:
BIOL 215 General Zoology, BIOL 218 General Botany, and 5 hours of chemistry.
Corequisite: BIOL 323 Genetics Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 323. Genetics Laboratory. 2 hours. Laboratory
exercises to accompany BIOL 322 Genetics. Corequisite: BIOL 322 Genetics. May
be taken for honors.
BIOL 330. Principles of Ecology. 3 hours. The theories
which form our basic concepts of ecosystems. Abiotic, individual, species, population,
community and ecosystem perspective of living systems. Human ecosystems and
man as a member of natural systems. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 371. General Microbiology. 3 hours. Fundamentals
of morphology, physiology, growth, taxonomy, and cultivation of bacteria and
related micro-organisms. Including a brief introduction to their role in industry,
agriculture and medicine. Prerequisite: 5 hours of biology and 5 hours of chemistry.
Corequisite: BIOL 372 General Microbiology Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 372. General Microbiology Laboratory. 2 hours.
Laboratory experiences concerning the morphology, cultivation, physiology, and
applied aspects of bacteria and related microorganisms. Corequisite: BIOL 371
General Microbiology. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 382. Plant Diversity. 3 hours. An overview of
the major groups of plants with emphasis on morphological characteristics, evolution
and distribution. Prerequisites: BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II or permission
of instructor. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 402. Topics in Biology (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive
study of selected topics in biology. Classroom and laboratory. May be repeated
if subject matter is different. Each class limited to a single topic and for
a specific number of credit hours. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 404. Plant Pathology. 2 hours. Contemporary
concepts of plant pathogens, disease processes, host-pathogen relationships,
variation of Pathogenicity, Predisposition, infection and colonization phenomena,
control measures and resistance to disease. Prerequisites: BIOL 218 General
Botany, BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory.
BIOL 410. Biological and Medical Terminology. 2 hours.
Self-study course. Covers the words and roots of words commonly used in the
life sciences and medicine. No class meetings; 2 examinations each semester.
BIOL 450. Biological Illustration. 1 hour. Techniques
of pen and ink rendering for the purpose of illustrating biological research,
technical papers, or curriculum.
BIOL 479. Techniques for Teaching Biology. 3 hours.
Techniques. methods, and course content used in teaching biology in the secondary
school. Offered by the Department of Biology. To be taken before the professional
semester. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and PSYCH 357 Educational
Psychology.
BIOL 481. Clinical Microbiology. 1-8 hours. Theory
and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, Rickettsiae, fungi, and
parasites. Includes morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and medical significance
of the various groups; methods of collecting and treating specimens for the
isolation and identification of the various types.
BIOL 482. Clinical Biochemistry. 1-8 hours. Theory
and laboratory study of analytical biochemistry, incorporating routine and special
chemical procedures in the analysis of body fluids and their significance in
clinical medicine.
BIOL 483. Clinical Immunology. 1-6 hours. Theory
and laboratory study of the fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions, blood
groups and types, cross-matches, blood components, AABB-approved transfusion
practices, and serological procedures used in the determination of Immunologic
responses.
BIOL 484. Clinical Hematology. 1-6 hours. Blood cell
derivation, maturation; and function; principles of Hemostasis and blood coagulation.
Methodology used in routine and special hematology studies and in the detection
of hematological disorders.
BIOL 485. Topics in Medical Technology (____). 1-6
hours. General laboratory techniques including clinical microscopy, Cytogenetics,
Urinalysis, Nuclear Medicine, Histology, and a special project. May be repeated
for a maximum of 6 hours.
BIOL 490. Honors Research in Biology. 1-3 hours.
Special research problem in one of the fields of biology. Results of this study
are to be submitted in accepted form for publications as set up by American
Institute of Biological Sciences. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. A
student may apply a total of 6 hours of credit in BIOL 490 Honors Research in
Biology and BIOL 491 Special Problems in Biology on the 40-hour biology major.
Prerequisite: 20 hours of biology, overall grade point average of 3.4, and permission
of instructor. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 491. Special Problems in Biology. 1-3 hours.
Special research problems in various fields of biology. May be repeated for
a total of 6 hours. A student may apply a total of 6 hours of credit in BIOL
490 Honors Research in Biology and BIOL 491 Special Problems in Biology on the
40-hour biology major. Prerequisite: 20 hours of biology and permission of instructor.
BIOL 502. Topics in Environmental Management. 1-3
hours. Intensive study of selected topics in environmental protection and resource
management. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Each class is limited
to a single topic. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be taken for
honors.
BIOL 515. Stream Ecology. 3 hours. Survey of the
biology, chemistry, ecology and geomorphology of streams and rivers. Lecture
and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology or permission
of instructor.
BIOL 533. Ichthyology. 3 hours. Lecture and laboratory.
The class Osteichthyes with special reference to fishes of North America. Prerequisite:
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 534. Herpetology. 3 hours. Lecture, laboratory,
and field. Morphology, identification, distribution, evolution and ecology of
the classes Amphibia and Reptilia. Pre-requisites: BIOL 212 Principles of Biology
II, BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 535. Ornithology. 3 hours. Lecture and laboratory.
Identification: life history, ecology, distribution, morphology, and evolution
of birds. Emphasis on field studies of birds of southeast Kansas. Prerequisite:
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 536. Mammalogy. 3 hours. Lecture and laboratory.
Morphology, classification, ecology, distribution, evolution and economic importance
of mammals. Emphasis given to the mammals of Kansas. Prerequisite: BIOL 212
Principles of Biology II. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 537. Regional Natural History. 3 hours. Classification,
identification, ecology, and collection techniques emphasized in the survey
of regional flora, fauna, and geological features. Prerequisite: BIOL 211 Principles
of Biology I and BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II or permission of instructor.
May be taken for honors.
BIOL 538. Acquatic Vascular Plants. 2 hours. Lecture
and laboratory. Taxonomy and ecology of vascular plants that grow in or near
bodies of water. Prerequisites: BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I, BIOL 212 Principles
of Biology II or permission of instructor.
BIOL 548. Taxonomy of Vascular Plants. 3 hours. Lecture
and laboratory. The scientific classification and identification of ferns and
seed plants, with emphasis on the local flora. Methods of collection, preservation
and preparation of herbarium specimens included. Prerequisite: BIOL 212 Principles
of Biology II or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 550. Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology. 3 hours. Discussion of current issues in cellular and molecular research. Prerequisites:
6 courses in biology and/or chemistry. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 551. Introduction to Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory. 3 hours. Laboratory designed to offer experience in Plasmid and Genomic DNA
isolation and analysis, RNA isolation and analysis, cloning, transformation,
and PCR. Prerequisites: BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory, BIOL 371/372 General
Microbiology/Laboratory, 10 hours of chemistry. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 556. Comparative Anatomy. 2 hours. The comparative
anatomy of vertebrates including dissection of a representation from each major
group. Prerequisite: BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. Corequisite: BIOL 557
Comparative Anatomy Laboratory.
BIOL 557. Comparative Anatomy Laboratory. 3 hours.
Laboratory exercises to accompany BIOL 556 Comparative Anatomy. Corequisite:
BIOL 556 Comparative Anatomy.
BIOL 561. General Entomology. 3 hours. Lecture and
laboratory. Structure, classification, physiology, ecology, and economic importance
of insects. Prerequisite: BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. May be taken for
honors.
BIOL 564. Human Histology. 5 hours. Microscopic structure
of human tissues. Prerequisites: BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. Must have
60 hours passed. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 566. Vertebrate Embryology. 3 hours. The development
of the frog, chick, and pig and applications to prenatal development of the
human. Prerequisite: BIOL 556/557 Comparative Anatomy/Laboratory or permission
of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 567 Vertebrate Embryology Laboratory. May be
taken for honors.
BIOL 567. Vertebrate Embryology Laboratory. 2 hours.
Laboratory exercises to accompany BIOL 566 Vertebrate Embryology. Corequisite:
BIOL 566 Vertebrate Embryology. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 570. Pathogenic Bacteriology. 3 hours. The isolation,
identification, mechanisms of pathogenesis, host relations, immunity and public
health aspects of disease producing bacteria and Rickettsiae. Prerequisite:
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory. Corequisite: BIOL 571 Pathogenic
Bacteriology Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 571. Pathogenic Bacteriology Laboratory. 2 hours.
Laboratory experiences concerning the isolation, cultivation and identification
of disease-producing bacteria. Corequisite: BIOL 570 Pathogenic Bacteriology.
May be taken for honors.
BIOL 572. General Virology. 3 hours. Basic concepts
regarding the nature of viruses and their properties, together with techniques
for their growth, characterization and identification with emphasis on the major
groups of animal viruses. Prerequisite: BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory.
May be taken for honors.
BIOL 579. Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up of Teachers. 2 hours. Departmental representatives will visit each student teacher during
the professional semester. Additionally, departmental representatives will follow
up with each area student during the first year of teaching with assistance
and support. Concurrent enrollment in the professional semester is required.
Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.
BIOL 602. Topics in Biology (____). 1-3 hours. Intensive
study of selected topics in biology. Classroom and laboratory study. May be
repeated if subject matter is different. Each class is limited to a single topic
and for a specific number of credit hours. Prerequisite: 15 hours of biology
and permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 612. Internship in Biology. 1-3 hours. A cooperative
education experience in a career area in biology. Requires a formal agreement
between the instructor and the immediate supervisor of the industry or agency.
Prerequisite: 15 hours of biology and permission of instructor. May be repeated
for a maximum of three hours.
BIOL 615. Environmental Protection. 3 hours. A review
of the history of conservation and environmental law, the legal, political,
social, and scientific aspects of environmental protection, and major federal
environmental laws. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 617. Environmental Health. 3 hours. The risks
to human health from pollution; the major routes of exposure in humans from
environmental contaminants in air, water, and soil; human health standards;
sanitation; overview of occupational health and safety; calculations of exposures
and dose/response effects; and risk assessment and management. Prerequisites:
Ten hours of biology or permission of instructor.
BIOL 627. Genetics of Microorganisms. 3 hours. Emphasis
on microorganisms as a "tool" of genetics. Advantages and disadvantages of each
organism to specific research areas are discussed. Prerequisite: (10 hours of
biology including one course in genetics), BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory,
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 633. Limnology. 3 hours. Lecture and laboratory.
Biotic, physical and chemical characteristics of fresh water environments. Biological
mapping of lakes and streams: productivity studies. Prerequisites: 15 hours
of biology, 10 hours of chemistry. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 634. Fisheries Management. 5 hours. Lecture,
laboratory and field. Fish population dynamics, methods of assessment and techniques
for management of fisheries. Includes an actual field problem. Prerequisites:
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II, BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology, BIOL 633
Limnology.
BIOL 635. Wildlife Ecology and Management. 3 hours.
Lecture and laboratory. Application of ecological principles toward the manipulation
of terrestrial wildlife populations. Laboratory sessions stress techniques,
local management practices and discussion with wildlife personnel. Prerequisites:
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology, BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. May be taken
for honors.
BIOL 639. Terrestrial Field Ecology. 3 hours. Lecture,
laboratory and field. Field techniques used to determine community structure
and population dynamics in terrestrial systems. Purpose of ecological assessment,
design of projects, sampling, data exploration, analysis, interpretation and
reporting. Addresses environmental consulting and scientific research projects.
Prerequisite: BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 641. Identification of Woody Plants. 2 hours.
An overview of the morphology, basic anatomy, distribution, ecology, and identification
of woody trees, shrubs and vines. Emphasis will be on collections, identification,
and field ecological methods. Numerous field trips. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 642. Identification of Grasses and Sedges. 2
hours. An overview of the morphology, distribution, ecology and identification
of grasses and sedges. Emphasis will be on collections, identification, and
prairie ecology. Numerous field trips. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 643. Natural History Interpretation. 3 hours.
Communicating natural history through presentations, interpretive writing, exhibit
design, and conducted activities. Application of these skills emphasized. Prerequisite:
13 hours of biology including ecology and field biology courses or permission
of instructor.
BIOL 650. Developmental Biology. 3 hours. The principles
of development, early developmental processes, molecular embryology, developmental
genetics and bioethics. Prerequisites: BIOL 311 Cell Biology, BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory,
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 656. Human Physiology. 3 hours. Chemical and
physical basis of human physiology. Emphasis on molecular mechanisms as they
apply to understanding systems. Prerequisites: 10 hours of biology, 10 hours
of chemistry, including organic, 5 hours of physics. Corequisite: BIOL 657 Human
Physiology Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 657. Human Physiology Laboratory. 2 hours. Laboratory
exercises to accompany BIOL 656 Human Physiology. Corequisite: BIOL 656 Human
Physiology. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 660. Human Anatomy and Dissection. 5 hours.
The study of gross human structures. Students will dissect and study human cadavers.
Anatomical models, a text, an atlas, and lecture material will be other sources
of information. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 667. Animal Parasitology. 3 hours. Overview
of parasitic Protozoans, flatworms, roundworms, and important arthropod vectors
highlighting life cycles, morphology, relationships with hosts, and diagnostic
techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory or BIOL 113
Environmental Life Science or BIOL 215 General Zoology. BIOL 330 Principles
of Ecology recommended.
BIOL 671. Immunology. 3 hours. Principles of Immunity
and Serology; Immuno-Chemistry and Interactions of Antigen and Antibodies in
vitro and in vivo; mechanisms of Immunologic damage. Prerequisites: BIOL 570/571
Pathogenic Bacteriology/Laboratory and 5 hours of organic chemistry or consent
of instructor. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 672. Immunology Laboratory. 2 hours. Selected
recent laboratory experiments to accompany BIOL 671 Immunology. Prerequisite
or corequisite: BIOL 671 Immunology. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 674. Industrial Microbiology. 3 hours. Lecture
and laboratory. The role of microorganisms in industrial processes, including
the production of foods and flavors, vitamins, antibiotics, steroids, alcohols
and other solvents. Prerequisite: BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory.
May be taken for honors.
BIOL 675. Microbial Physiology. 3 hours. The metabolic
processes of micro organisms with emphasis on the bacteria. Prerequisite: 10
hours of biology including BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory. 10
hours of chemistry, including organic, or permission of instructor. Biochemistry
strongly recommended. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 676. Microbial Physiology Laboratory. 2 hours.
Laboratory experience to complement lecture and classroom work in microbial
physiology, with emphasis on bacteria. Prerequisites: 10 hours of biology including
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory, 10 hours of biochemistry including
organic or permission of the instructor. Biochemistry strongly recommended.
May be taken for honors.
BIOL 685. Plant Physiology. 3 hours. The chemical
and physical phenomena occurring in the living plant. Prerequisites: BIOL 211
Principles of Biology I and BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. Ten hours of
chemistry, including organic. Corequisite: BIOL 686 Plant Physiology/Laboratory.
May be taken for honors.
BIOL 686. Plant Physiology Laboratory. 2 hours. Laboratory
exercises to accompany BIOL 685 Plant Physiology. Corequisite: BIOL 685 Plant
Physiology. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 691. Independent Study in Environmental Management. 3 hours. Directed readings or special field, lab, or library investigation as
determined in conference by the student and faculty member. Project proposal
must be submitted by second week of class. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
BIOL 699. Senior Seminar and Assessment. 1 hour.
Individual reports and group discussion of problems and current research in
the biological sciences. Includes an examination to assess the student's general
understanding and knowledge of biological principles and facts. Prerequisite:
Senior standing. Required of all graduating seniors, except BSED majors.
BIOL 711. Cell and Molecular Biology. 3 hours. The
molecular basis of cell structures and function, with emphasis on the techniques
of molecular study. Prerequisites: BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory, BIOL 371/372
General Microbiology/Laboratory, 10 hours of chemistry. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 712. Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory. 2 hours. Laboratory manipulation of nucleic acids, including cloning, Metagenesis,
Electrophoretic analysis, Sequencing, Polymerase Chain Reaction. Prerequisites:
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory, BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory,
10 hours of chemistry. Corequisite: BIOL 711 Cell and Molecular Biology.
BIOL 730. Evolution. 3 hours. Examines the current
synthesis of evolutionary theory including Prebiotic development of protein,
Microspheres and the potential modes of Speciation of living organisms. Prerequisites:
BIOL 322/323 Genetics/Laboratory, BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory
(10 hours of biology). May be taken for honors.
BIOL 742. Biosystematics. 2 hours. Lecture and discussions.
The study of modern taxonomic methodologies, employing descriptive and observational,
analytical and experimental, and Synthetical and theoretical approaches. Discussions
of the species concept, classification methods, and the rules of nomenclature.
BIOL 743. Tropical Biology. 3 hours. Lecture. An
overview of forest types, physical characteristics, vegetative characteristics,
species diversity, plant/animal interactions, ecology, evolution, and the impact
of humans on tropical regions of the world. Prerequisite: BIOL 330 Principles
of Ecology. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 744. Identification of Mosses, Liverworts and Ferns. 3 hours. Lecture, laboratory and field. Overview of characteristics, evolution
and ecology of mosses, liverworts and ferns. Emphasis on identification of local
and regional flora. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 745. Summer Flora. 3 hours. Lecture, laboratory
and field. Overview of the basic characteristics of vascular plants. Emphasis
on collecting and identifying the vascular flora during the summer months. Designed
for teachers or botanical novice. Prerequisites: BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory
or BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II or permission of instructor. May be taken
for honors.
BIOL 759. Vertebrate Endocrinology. 3 hours. Chemical
messengers, hormones, in vertebrates. The mechanisms of their synthesis, release,
transport and actions. Emphasis will be placed on methodologies and interactions
between systems. Prerequisites: 15 hours biology, 10 hours chemistry.
BIOL 774. Bacterial Diversity and Ecology. 3 hours.
The diversity of bacteria as distinguished by their physiological, biochemical,
and morphological properties and the biochemical ecology of bacterial communities.
Laboratory work includes isolations and constructed cultures. Prerequisites:
BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory. BIOL 675 Microbial Physiology
recommended. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 781. Freshwater Algae. 3 hours. Descriptive,
physiological and ecological aspects of locally represented algal divisions.
Laboratory and field work will concentrate on collection, identification. and
distribution of local algal flora. Prerequisite: BIOL 212 Principles of Biology
II. May be taken for honors.
BIOL 788. Mycology. 3 hours. Lecture and laboratory.
Taxonomy, morphology and physiology of representative fungi. Prerequisite: BIOL
212 Principles of Biology II, BIOL 371/372 General Microbiology/Laboratory.
Organic chemistry recommended. May be taken for honors.
GRADUATE
BIOL 800. Seminar. 1 hour. Individual reports and
group discussion of problems and current research in biology. May be repeated.
Participation required of all regularly enrolled graduate students.
BIOL 801. Introduction to Research. 3 hours. Proposal
preparation, research techniques, use of library, analysis and presentation
of research data. Required for all graduate students.
BIOL 802. Advanced Topics in Biology (____). 1-3
hours. Intensive study of selected topics in biology. Classroom and laboratory
study. May be repeated if subject matter is different. Each class limited to
a single topic and for a specific number of credit hours. Prerequisites: 15
hours of biology and permission of instructor.
BIOL 803. Biometry. 3 hours. The application of statistical
methods to data from various fields of biological research. Special emphasis
placed on practical computational procedures and experimental design. Prerequisites:
MATH 113 College Algebra or MATH 110 College Algebra with Review or MATH 126
Pre-Calculus and 20 hours of biology.
BIOL 810. Recent Literature in Biology (____). 1
hour. A survey of recent literature in specific areas of biology (for example,
ecology, genetics, immunology, physiology, etc.). May be repeated for a maximum
of 3 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BIOL 812. Internship in Biology. 1-3 hours. A cooperative
education experience in a career area in biology. Requires a formal agreement
between the instructor and the immediate supervisor of the industry or agency.
Prerequisite: 15 hours of biology and permission of instructor.
BIOL 824. Problems in Genetics. 1-6 hours. Individual
work in genetics. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Prerequisites: 25
hours of biology including one course in genetics.
BIOL 834. Fisheries Management. 5 hours. Lecture,
laboratory and field. Fish population dynamics, methods of assessment and techniques
for management of fisheries. Includes an actual field problem. Prerequisites:
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II. BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology, BIOL 633
Limnology.
BIOL 835. Wildlife Ecology and Management. 3 hours.
Lecture and laboratory. Application of ecological principles toward the manipulation
of terrestrial wildlife populations. Laboratory sessions stress techniques,
local management practices and discussion with wildlife personnel. Prerequisites:
BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology, BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II.
BIOL 836. Aquaculture Concepts. 3 hours. Lecture,
project and field trips. The principles of aquatic animal husbandry with a primary
emphasis on fish hatchery operations. Includes a project dealing with Aquaculture
and several field trips to a variety of fish production facilities. Prerequisites:
BIOL 212 Principles of Biology II, BIOL 330 Principles of Ecology.
BIOL 864. Problems in Zoology. 1-6 hours. Individual
work on problems in taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and physiology, or other
aspects of animals with emphasis on problems of local interest. May be repeated
for a total of 6 hours. Prerequisites: 25 hours of biology including 10 hours
of zoology. Permission of instructor required.
BIOL 874. Problems in Microbiology. 1-6 hours. Individual
work on microbiological problems suited to the need and interests of the students,
with emphasis on local problems. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Prerequisites:
25 hours of biology, including 10 hours of microbiology. Permission of instructor
required.
BIOL 881. Orientation to College Teaching. 3 hours.
Laboratory work in the biology classroom situation; work with instructional
aids; and involvement in curriculum, test construction, and classroom instruction.
Permission of instructor required.
BIOL 884. Problems in Botany. 1-6 hours. Individual
work on problems of taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and physiology, or other
aspects of plants with emphasis on those of local interest. May be repeated
for a total of 6 hours. Prerequisites: 25 hours of biology, including 10 hours
of botany.
BIOL 890. Research and Thesis. 1-6 hours, depending
upon the problem and recommendation of the adviser. To be taken by students
in Option I for Master of Science in biology. May be repeated.
BIOL 891. Research Problems. 1-3 hours. Field, laboratory
or library research project for candidates for Option II for Master of Science
in biology. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours.
BIOL 892. Grant Writing Seminar I. 3 hours. Basics
of grant writing, including sources of funding. Taught in summers. Prerequisite:
Bachelor of Science in biology.
BIOL 893. Grant Writing Seminar II. 3 hours. Helps
in grant writing. The submission of a grant for external funding is required
as part of this course. Taught in summers. Prerequisite: BIOL 892 Grant Writing
Seminar I and Bachelor of Science in biology.
BIOL 894. Problems in Cell and Molecular Biology. 1-6 hours. Individual work on problems in cellular and molecular biology, with
emphasis on regional plant crop species. May be repeated for a total of six
hours. Prerequisites: Twenty-five hours of biology, including one course in
cellular or molecular biology. Permission of instructor required.
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