BIOLOGY (BI)
The major in Biology requires an option to be chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor early in the sophomore year. The five options are biomedical sciences; general biology; microbiology, cellular and molecular; organismal, ecological and evolutionary; and wildlife and conservation. Courses with a BS prefix do NOT count on a major or minor.
BI 003. Biology Major Field Assessment.
Required of all biology majors and interdisciplinary studies majors with biology emphasis. Typically taken in final semester of degree program. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. (0)
BI 151. Biological Reasoning.
Use of scientific reasoning and evidence from various biological disciplines to test hypostheses about the common ancestry of organisms. (3)
BI 152. Introduction to Scientific Investigation.
Introduction ot science as conjecture and refutation. Students will conduct multiple studies in which they generate hypotheses, design tests of the hypotheses, and collect, analyze, and present data. Computer-based statistical and graphing functions will be used. One two-hour lab. (1)
BI 153. Introduction to Organismal Biology.
Course will provide a strong foundation in the unifying concepts and theories that best explain the origin and vidersity of living organisms. Students will be introducd to ecological principlese underlying natural selection and adaptation. Life processes (e.g., metabolism, growth, reproduction, etc.) will be examined in the context of natural selection. Three one-hour lectures; one two-hour lab. (4)
BI 154. Genetics and Cellular Biology.
Biological molecules and their interactions, DNA replication, gene expression and regularion, membrane structure and function, cellular organization and cellular energetics. Three hours lecture; two hours lab. (4)
BI 200. General Microbiology.
An introduction to bacteria, archaebacteria, eukaryotic microbes, and viruses. A detailed consideration of their structure, metabolism, heredity, diversity, and related laboratory techniques. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 245. (BI 345) Laboratory Methods in Biotechnology.
Theory and practice of common biological laboratory methods: solutions preparation, spectrophotometry, electrophoreses, DNA manipulations, and biological, chemical and radiological safety. One hour lecture; two two-hour labs. Pre- or corequisite: BI 200. (3)
BI 261. Introductory Field Biology.
One to two week course involving an introduction to biological field methods. Investigations of ecosystems not normally found within the range of Southeast Missouri. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1)
BI 298-299. Biological Research I.
Faculty-directed independent research project. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1-2)
BI 300. Introduction to Evolutionary Biology.
An introduction to historical biology, incorporating principles of ecology, systematics, biogeography, and basic principles of evolutionary biology. Three lectures. Prerequisites: BI 154; MA 134. (3)
BI 332. General Ecology.
An introduction to the fundamental principles of ecology. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 381. Molecular Genetics.
Intermediate-level survey of genetics. Topics covered include enzymology of gene expression; introduction to gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; and techniques of DNA manipulation. Three lectures. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 384. Readings in Biology.
Consideration in depth of subject matter ordinarily unavailable in the departmental curriculum through reading and discussion of assigned material. Students are limited to a total of 6 credit hours of readings during their program. (1)
BI 404. Cell Biology.
Dynamics of eukaryotic cellular function, molecule targeting, vesicular trafficking, signal transduction and molecular aspects of cell interactions. Two hours lecture and one two-hour lab. Prerequisites: BI 381; CH341/342. (3)
BI 414. Current Problems in Cell and Molecular Biology.
In-depth consideration of selected topics of current interest in cellular and molecular biology, with emphasis on problem solving and analysis of primary literature. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation. Prerequisite: BI 404. (3)
BI 420. Management of Wildlife Populations.
Introduction to theoretical principles and empirical bases for population management of wildlife, and application of these principles. Basic concepts of population dynamics, estimation of population parameters, and population management. Examples emphasize North American species. Prerequisites: BI 200; BI225; BO 200; ZO 200. (3)
BI 430. Management of Wildlife Habitat.
Principles and practices of habitat management for wildlife in North America. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 432. Advanced Ecology.
Study of the evolutionary interactions among organisms and their environments. Evolutionary stable strategies, life history and foraging strategies, population growth, intra- and interspecific interactions. Three lectures. Prerequisite: BI 332. (3)
BI 435. Conservation Biology.
Discussion of ecological principles relating to conservation of biodiversity, with a review of social, political, and economic constraints. Three lectures. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 440. Ecology and Management of Wetlands.
General introduction to structure, function, classification, delineation, and biota of wetlands. Emphasis on the application of principles of wetland ecology to wetland management, with particular attention given to wetland types occurring in the Midwest. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 441. Virology.
A course to acquaint students with the viruses, prions and viroids of animals, plants and bacteria, emphasizing biochemical characteristics, techniques of study and medical and economical
importance. Three lectures. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 442. Immunology.
Introduction to modern immunology with an emphasis on the underlying biochemical mechanisms. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 443. (Cross-listed as EV 443) Epidemiology.
Introduction to basic concepts, methods and applications of infectious disease, chronic disease and environmental epidemiology focused on epidemiological reasoning processes. Three lectures. Prerequisite: BI 154. (3)
BI 445. Microbial Physiology.
A detailed consideration of prokaryotic structure and function, encompassing morphology, metabolism, genetics and growth. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisites: BI 200; CH 341; CH 342. (3)
BI 450. (Cross-listed as BT 450) Investigative Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
Gene cloning and analysis in an investigative environment. DNA isolation, sequence analysis, recombinant construction, hybridization, library screening, PCR. One hour lecture, 4 hours lab. Prerequisites: BI 200; BI 245; BI 381; CH 341; CH 342. (3)
BI 452. Limnology.
A comparative approach to the ecological study of freshwater systems, including the chemical, physical, and biological components of springs, streams, impoundments, and swamps. One lecture and two 2-hour labs. Prerequisites: BO 200 or ZO 200; CH 185. (3)
BI 453. (Cross-listed as EV 453). Occupational Health.
Introduction to the factors influencing occupational incidents and the adverse interactions of environmental and occupational chemical/physical agents with humans. Prerequisites: CH 181 or CH 185; completion of Living Systems (BI or BS) category of University Studies. (3)
BI 454. (Cross-listed as EV 454). Risk Assessment Applications.
Introduction to concepts, terminology, methods, and applications of qualitative and quantitative health and ecological risk assessment and risk communication. Prerequisites: CH 181 or CH 185; MA 134; completion of Living Systems (BI or BS) category of University Studies. (3)
BI 455 (Cross-listed as EV 455). Industrial Hygiene.
The study of chemical and physical hazards in the occupational environment and the methods used for their evaluation and control. Prerequisites: Junior standing; BI 200; CH 186; MA 134. (3)
BI 460. (Cross-listed as EV 460). Introduction to Toxicology.
Introduction to the fundamental principles of toxicology, toxic agents, toxicity testing, mechanisms of toxicity, toxic effects, sources of exposure, and applications of toxicology. Prerequisites: Junior standing; BI 154; CH 185. (3)
BI 469. Wildlife Toxicology.
Introduction to the principles of environmental toxicology and discussion of the literature on biological effects of environmental toxicants on terrestrial vertebrate wildlife species. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CH 185; BI 154. (3)
BI 471-473. Internship in Biology.
A supervised learning and work experience in biology which enhances the student's understanding of and appreciation for the application of biological knowledge and skills. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. (1-3)
BI 485. Topics in Biology.
Consideration in depth of subject matter that is not a part of the established departmental curriculum. On demand. Prerequisites: Junior standing; consent of instructor. (3)
BI 489. Analysis of Biological Issues.
Integration of knowledge, skills, and experience by students from disparate areas of biology through investigation of biological issues with broad world or community importance. Prerequisites: 30 hours of BI, BO, BT, or ZO courses. (2)
BI 493. Readings in Biology.
Consideration in depth of subject matter ordinarily unavailable in the departmental curriculum through reading and discussion of assigned material. Students are limited to a total of 6 credit hours of readings during their program. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (2)
BI 543. Pathogenic Microbiology.
The study of the epidemiology, pathology, isolation, identification, prevention and treatment of clinically significant bacteria and viruses. Two lectures. Prerequisite: BI 200. (2)
BI 544. Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory.
Clinically significant bacteria are isolated, identified and studied in theory and practice, with emphasis on the biochemical basis of the procedures. One 2-hour lab. Prerequisite: BI 200. Corequisite: BI 543. (1)
BI 551/553. Biology Field Studies.
A one, two, or three week field course involving the study of ecosystems and habitats not normally within range of Southeast Missouri (e.g. grasslands, deserts, estuarine, and montane systems). Prerequisite: BI 154; consent of instructor. (1 or 3)
BI 570. The Development of Instructional Materials for Courses in the Biological Sciences.
Independent study under supervision of a member of the biology faculty. Students design and develop instructional materials for a departmental course. On demand. Prerequisite: BI 154; consent of instructor. (1)
BI 589-591. Biological Research.
Investigation of a research project with emphasis on development of controls, evaluation of results and relation to current literature. A summarizing paper may be required. Students are limited to a total of 6 credit hours of research during their program. Prerequisite: BI 154; consent of instructor. (1-3)
See University Studies (UI) listings for descriptions of:
UI 303. The Female Experience. (3)
UI 317. Human Sexuality. (3)
UI 360. Recycling and Waste Management. (3)
UI 406. Transforming the Female Experience. (3)
UI 415. Science and Religion. (3)
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