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BIOL 4630 - Mycology (3-0-3)
The focus of this course is the taxonomy, structure, and function of the members of
theKingdomFungi.
Prerequisites: BIOL3250 andBIOL3250L
BIOL 4700 –Special Topics inBiology (Variable)
Selected advanced topics of current interest in biology. This course will be offered as
fits the needs and interests of the students and faculty. Course may be repeated for
credit if topics aredifferent.
Prerequisites: Varywith the course.
BIOL 4900 –Biocomputing (3-0-3)
The human genome project and the web revolution present new challenges and
opportunities for biologists and biochemists. The only way to deal effectively with the
information explosion in biology and related disciplines is to use computers. Students
in this course will use computer applications to search databases, perform
calculations, and develop models concerning biological problems. This course is
considered a capstone course for the biology degree program. A student may not
receive credit for bothBIOL4900 andCHEM 4900.
Pre-Requisites: BIOL 3250, BIOL 3250L, , BIOL 3201 andMATH 1231.
BIOL 4920 - Aquatic Ecology (2-2-3)
Relationships between organisms and their environment within freshwater streams,
rivers, ponds, lakes, andwetlands.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2500 andBIOL3500
BIOL 4930 - Environmental Toxicology (3-0-3)
This course will establish the scientific principles underlying the toxic actions of
various substances and will introduce the various challenges within the field of
toxicology. The chemical nature of injurious substances, their uptake and metabolism
by non-target organisms, and their mode of toxic action will be studied in addition to
themethods used in safety evaluations and risk assessment.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3200
BIOL 4999A - Senior Evaluation (0-0-0)
The purposes of this class are to assess the biology degree program and to assist
students in seeking employment or further schooling. Students are required to attend
three class meetings. Students will participate in a seminar on how to prepare for job
searches and graduate and/or professional school. Students will complete a series of
surveys to assess the quality of the biology degree program. Students will take a two-
hour standardized subject test in biology to assess their knowledge in biology.
Students will alsoparticipate in an individually scheduled senior exit interview.
Prerequisites: Graduating senior, BIOL 3200, BIOL 3250, BIOL 3250L, BIOL 3380,
BIOL 3500, BIOL 3500L, BIOL 3650, BIOL 3650L, BIOL 4100, BIOL 3201, CHEM
4202, Departmental Approval.
BIOL 4999B - Senior Evaluation (0-0-0)
The purposes of this class are to assess the biology degree program and to assist
students in seeking employment or further schooling. Students are required to attend
two class meetings. Students will participate in a seminar on how to prepare for job
searches and graduate and/or professional school. Students will complete a series of
surveys to assess the quality of the biology degree program. Students will also
participate in an individually scheduled senior exit interview.
Prerequisite: Graduating senior, Departmental Approval.
