BIOL 502G - Biometry

3 hours
The design and conduct of experiments and the analysis of biological data. Prerequisite: STAT 190 or equivalent.

Instructors: Carroll, Kelrick

BIOL 606G, 607G - Graduate Seminar I, II

BIOL 640G - Philosophy of Science Research

BIOL 648G - Thesis Research

BIOL 501G - Limnology

4 hours The ecology of aquatic habitats in which the biota of lakes and streams are studied by field surveys and individual projects.

Instructor: Kangas

BIOL 503G - Evolutionary Biology

BIOL 504G - Herpetology

4 hours
The taxonomy, life history, and distribution of amphibians and reptiles. The laboratory includes fields trips.

Instructor: Kangas

BIOL 505G - Cytology

4 hours
Studies of cell structure and function by experimental methods.

Instructors: Janick-Buckner, Schulte

BIOL 506G - Ornithology

BIOL 508G - Advanced Plant Taxonomy

3 hours
Historical taxonomy and experimental approaches to plant systematics.

Prerequisite: BIOL 314 or permission of instructor.

Instructor: Hooper

BIOL 509G - Comparative Plant Morphology

BIOL 510G - Ecology

3 hours
An advanced course in ecology examining the conceptual and theoretical foundations of population and community ecology. Reading and discussion of primary literature is emphasized.

Prerequisite: BIOL 301 or permission of instructor.

Instructor: Carroll, Fore, Gering, Kelrick

BIOL 511G - Environmental Physiology of Animals

4 hours
A study of physiological mechanisms which major animal groups have evolved to tolerate stresses of an array of habitats/environments ranging from abyssal ocean depths to high-altitude living. Physiological basis and evolution of adaptations enabling animals to function in different environments are explored on the molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal levels.

Prerequisite: BIOL 315 or equivalent.

Instructor: Schulte

BIOL 512G - Cellular Physiology

4 hours
An advanced study of the molecular biology of the cell with an experimental approach. The course will provide an in depth investigation into cell interactions with diverse environments, membrane functions, mechanisms of cellular regulation, the cytoskeleton, cell motility, evolution of cell functions, and energy matter conversions. Includes laboratory work.

Instructors: Schulte

BIOL 513G - Microbial Genetics

4 hours
Advanced concepts of the structure, function, and replication of DNA, RNA, and protein. Includes principles of the genetic code, gene transfer and recombination, control of genetic information flow and enzyme activity, mechanisms of mutagenesis, DNA repair and modification, and genetic engineering.

Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 304 and one year of college chemistry.

Instructors: Staff

BIOL 515G - Animal Behavior

BIOL 516G - Ichthyology

4 hours
The life history, ecology, taxonomy, and distribution of fishes. The laboratory emphasizes the classification of North American freshwater fish.

Instructor: Kangas

BIOL 517G - Mammalogy

BIOL 518 - Advanced Topics (Topic)

1-5 hours (each topic)
An in-depth study of selected science topics presented under formal classroom organization (not intended for individualized study). The total number of hours on a program is limited to 8; only those hours which have the approval of the student's advisor may be counted as biology electives.

Instructors: All Faculty1-5 hours 

BIOL 519G - Directed Field Studies

1-5 hours
An interim course to encourage scientific investigation of geographic regions. Ecological, geological, climatological, and anthropological phenomena are studied. Only 3 hours may be counted as Biology electives.

Instructors: All Faculty

BIOL 520G - Immunology

4 hours
A study of the cells, tissues, molecules, and processes involved in the human body's homeostatic and defense mechanisms. Laboratory includes immunological techniques utilized in both the research and clinical laboratories.

Prerequisite: BIOL 200 and BIOL 300.

Instructors: Janick-Buckner, Twining

BIOL 598G - Workshop (Topic)

1-3 hours (each topic)
In-depth study of selected topics presented in a short period of time. The total number of hours on a program is limited to 8; only those hours which have the approval of the student's advisor may be counted as biology electives.

Instructors: All Faculty

BIOL 603G - Fundamental Processes in Biology I

BIOL 604G - Fundamental Processes in Biology II

BIOL 610G - Advanced Plant Physiology

BIOL 611G - Advanced Plant Anatomy

BIOL 615G - Endocrinology

BIOL 616G, 617G - Graduate Seminar III, IV

BIOL 618G - Advanced Topics (Topic)

BIOL 644G - Readings in Biology I

BIOL 645G - Readings in Biology II