Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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Athletic Training

  
  • ATRG 4903 Applications in Athletic Training I


    (3 hours)
    The first of a two-semester capstone course to prepare a student for the BOC Inc. examination and a career in athletic training, and to explore areas relating to professional development and responsibility. Students will continue to develop previously demonstrated professional practices and complete a clinical rotation under the supervision of a preceptor. Prerequisite: Senior standing in athletic training program.
  
  • ATRG 4913 Applications in Athletic Training II


    (3 hours)
    The second of a two-semester capstone course to prepare a student for the BOC Inc. examination and a career in athletic training, and to explore areas relating to professional development and responsibility. Students will continue to develop previously demonstrated professional practices and complete a clinical rotation under the supervision of a preceptor. Prerequisite: Senior standing in athletic training program.
  
  • ATRG 4991-3 Independent Study


    (1-3 hours)
  
  • ATRG 5216 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention I


    (6 hours)
    Orthopedic injury to the lower extremity and thorax are discussed. Injury and chronic conditions are discussed in terms of prevention, etiology, pathology, recognition and evaluation, immediate care, and therapeutic intervention. Techniques and clinical skills will encompass initial assessment, therapeutic modality utilization, and techniques of rehabilitation. Prerequisite: ATRG 4143  with a grade of B or higher.
  
  • ATRG 5223 Research for Practice


    (3 hours)
    Focuses on forming and researching PICO clinical research questions, as well as the application of research findings into clinical decision making and further study. Prerequisite: AHS 4043  with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent.
  
  • ATRG 5713 Supervised Practice I


    (3 hours)
    Under the supervision of a preceptor, students will demonstrate athletic training skill acquisition while integrating knowledge into clinical decision making during the provision of direct patient care. Specifically, clinical practice will focus on the fundamentals of prevention, immediate and emergent care, and therapeutic intervention. Prerequisite: ATRG 4123  with a grade of B or higher.

Audiology

  
  • CDAU 3181-3 Clinical Practicum in Audiology


    (1-3 hours)
    Clinical practicum experiences for students interested in pursuing graduate study in audiology. Study and observations of the role of the audiologist in the school, clinic, and hospital settings.
  
  • CDAU 3203 Introduction to Clinical Audiology


    (3 hours)
    A survey of clinical audiology. Includes an overview of the profession of audiology, the physics of sound, the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, basic audiologic tests, audiogram interpretation, and disorders of the auditory system.
  
  • CDAU 4073 Auditory Rehabilitation


    (3 hours)
    Overview of audiologic (re)habilitation for children, adults, and elderly adults. Includes primary and secondary consequences of hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants and assistive listening devices, auditory and visual stimuli in communication, psychosocial aspects of hearing loss, and basic family-centered and client-centered counseling. Prerequisite: CDAU 3203  with a grade of B or higher.
  
  • CDAU 4353 Auditory Options for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing


    (3 hours)
    Overview of auditory options for communication for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Topics include auditory skill development, current technology and assistive devices, the early intervention team, parent counseling, a family-centered approach to management, classroom acoustics, classroom accommodations, and techniques to maximize functional hearing. Educational needs will be addressed. Prerequisite: CDAU 4073 . Same as CDDE 4353 .

Biological Science

  
  • BIOL 1001 Introduction to Biological Science


    (1 hour)
    An overview and introduction to the field of biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1003 Genetics and Human Diversity


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Introduction to the basic principles of human genetics and their evolutionary, social, and medical implications. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1011 Plants and Society Laboratory


    (1 hour) Block Three
    Demonstrations and experiments emphasize plant structure and the integral role of plants in past and contemporary human existence. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1013 . Not creditable toward a major in biological science. Once a week for three hours.
  
  • BIOL 1013 Plants and Society


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Explores the ongoing relationship between human society and plants from prehistory to modern times, including the integral role of plants in human nutrition, medicine, the environment, and as commercially valuable products. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1031 The Environment and Humanity Laboratory


    (1 hour) Block Three
    Laboratory and field exercises plus field trips provide firsthand knowledge of the major environmental issues challenging the world today. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1033 . Not creditable toward a major in biological science. Once a week for three hours.
  
  • BIOL 1033 The Environment and Humanity


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Introduction to the ecological principles underlying human relationships with the physical and biological environment, including the consequences of overpopulation, environmental exploitation and deterioration and prospects for survival. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1043 Biology: A Way of Knowing


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Application of science, as a way of knowing, to understand living systems. The development of the major conceptual paradigms (cell theory, genetics, and evolution) is used to illustrate the scientific method. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1051 Plagues and Pestilence Laboratory


    (1 hours) Block Three
    Hands-on learning of the relationship between humans and microbial pathogens, including human defense mechanisms. Areas covered include microbiological skills, culture methods, staining, and microscopy; observation of microbes from our environment; study of epidemiology and bioterrorism; and field trips to observe disease detection and treatment, both past and present. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1053 . Not creditable toward a major in biological science. Once a week for three hours.
  
  • BIOL 1053 Plagues and Pestilence


    (3 hours) Block Three
    The relationship between humans and the microbial organisms that can cause disease, including appreciation of pathogenic organisms and human defense mechanisms, and the past and future impact of microbial disease on civilization and society. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1113 The Human Body


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Introduction to the structure, organization and function of the human body, using an organ-system approach. Not creditable toward a major in biological science.
  
  • BIOL 1123 Introduction to Indoor Air Quality


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Explores the fundamental concepts of air quality in the indoor environment. General topics of contaminants, sources, moisture, bioaerosols, investigation methods, prevention, and control options are included. Public policy related to poor indoor air quality is also included. Same as CHE 1123 .
  
  • BIOL 1603 Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to the patterns of microbial, botanical and zoological diversity and the processes that produce diversity.
  
  • BIOL 1611 Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory


    (1 hour)
    Introduction to concepts in microbial, botanical and zoological diversity and the processes that produce diversity. Corequisite: BIOL 1603 . Once a week for three hours.
  
  • BIOL 1703 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology


    (3 hours)
    Basic molecular/biochemical composition of cells and the organization and function of both DNA and cellular structures.
  
  • BIOL 1711 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory


    (1 hour)
    Introduction to current, fundamental techniques and protocols for the study of DNA and cells. Corequisite: BIOL 1703 . Once a week for three hours.
  
  • BIOL 2013 Ecology


    (3 hours)
    Ecological interactions among organisms, including population growth, competition, ecosystem dynamics, behavioral interactions, community structure, and landscape-level processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , and BIOL 1711 .
  
  • BIOL 2124 Genetics


    (4 hours)
    Principles of transmission, mutation, and function of genetic material. Application of genetic analysis to other biological questions. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory two hours per week focusing on problem solving and data analysis. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , and BIOL 1711 .
  
  
  • BIOL 2151 Human Anatomy Laboratory


    (1 hour)
    Introduction to human anatomy following an organ system organization and emphasizing a hands-on approach through the examination of microscopic slides, animal and organ dissections, and models. Not creditable toward a major in biological science or biochemistry. Once a week for three hours; required for a major in nursing, athletic training, or exercise and sports science.
  
  • BIOL 2153 Human Anatomy


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to the structure of the human body using an organ systems approach. Required for a major in nursing, athletic training, or exercise and sports science. Not creditable toward a major in biological science or biochemistry.
  
  • BIOL 2171 Human Physiology Laboratory


    (1 hour)
    Introduction to human physiology using an investigative approach to study the functioning of the human body through experimentation and physiological data acquisition software. Not creditable toward a major in biological science or biochemistry. Once a week for three hours; required for a major in nursing, athletic training, or exercise and sports science.
  
  • BIOL 2173 Human Physiology


    (3 hours)
    Function of major organ systems of the human body and significance for major disease processes. Required for a major in nursing, athletic training, or exercise and sports science. Recommended for students pursuing postgraduate work in allied health fields. An introductory biology course (e.g., BIOL 1043 ) is recommended prior to taking BIOL 2173 . Not creditable toward a major in biological science or biochemistry.
  
  • BIOL 2524 Field Botany


    (4 hours)
    Flowering plant identification and systematics, with emphasis on Oklahoma flora. Independent research project required. Lecture two hours per week, field investigation (or laboratory) four hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603  and BIOL 1611 .
  
  • BIOL 3084 Fundamentals of Microbiology


    (4 hours)
    Microbial physiology and genetics beyond material presented in the core curriculum. Topics can include microbial structure and function, growth and energetics, gene transfer, plasmids and phage biology, microbial ecology, and an introduction to pathogenic microorganisms. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 3164 Field Ecology


    (4 hours)
    Emphasizes ecological principles through field experiments. Includes design and implementation of field studies and analysis of data and hypothesis testing on topics such as population size, pollination biology, animal behavior, demography, conservation biology, habitat selection, community organization. Independent research project required. Lecture and laboratory combined, four hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603  and BIOL 1611 .
  
  • BIOL 3174 Ornithology


    (4 hours)
    Examination of evolution, ecology, morphology, behavior, physiology, and natural history of birds. Laboratory emphasizes identification and systematics of species found in Oklahoma. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603  and BIOL 1611 .
  
  • BIOL 3204 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy


    (4 hours)
    Comparative structure and function of chordate organ systems with emphasis on vertebrates. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory six hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  
  • BIOL 3254 Comparative Vertebrate Embryology


    (4 hours)
    Comparative developmental anatomy of the vertebrates. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory four hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 3314 The Fungi and Algae


    (4 hours)
    Diversity and basic biology of the fungi and the algae including those aspects that influence human activities and health. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 3363 Medical Parasitology


    (3 hours)
    Parasites of human and veterinary importance, emphasizing morphology, laboratory identification, life histories, pathology, diagnosis, and economic importance. Lecture two hours per week, laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 BIOL 1611 BIOL 1703 , and BIOL 1711 .
  
  • BIOL 3454 Plant Anatomy


    (4 hours)
    Vascular plant structure emphasizing microscopic anatomy of tissues and organs and utilizing both light and electron microscopy. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 3504 Plant Diversity


    (4 hours)
    Diversity and morphology of the true plants from the mosses through the flowering plants with emphasis on the evolutionary history of these organisms using fossil, structural, and molecular evidence. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 3513 Medical Entomology


    (3 hours)
    Morphology, life history, and identification of arthropods of medical and veterinary significance and their role in the epidemiology of arthropod born diseases. Lecture two hours per week, laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , and BIOL 1711 .
  
  • BIOL 3991-3 Independent Research


    (1-3 hours)
  
  • BIOL 4003 Protein Structure and Function


    (3 hours)
    An examination of the relationship between structure and function in protein chemistry, with detailed considerations of enzyme kinetics, and protein-protein and protein-nucleic acids interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , BIOL 2124 , and CHEM 3011 , CHEM 3013 , or CHEM 4133 .
  
  • BIOL 4023 Environmental Microbiology


    (3 hours)
    Environmental microbiology of soil, air, and water focusing on topics of current interest, including problems in environmental biology and their solutions as they relate to microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 3084  or BIOL 3314 .
  
  • BIOL 4054 Histology


    (4 hours)
    Microscopic anatomy and histophysiology of tissues and organs of mammals. Correlation of structure and function is emphasized. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory four hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 ; a previous physiology or anatomy course is recommended but not required.
  
  • BIOL 4093 Population Ecology


    (3 hours)
    Quantitative approach to the study of plant and animal populations with emphasis on such concepts as density, dispersal, structure, and dynamics. Lecture and laboratory combined, three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4113 Pathogenic Microbiology


    (3 hours)
    General principles of medical microbiology, microorganisms that cause disease, and details of the disease process. General principles of pathogenic mechanisms, host defense systems and disease treatment strategies are introduced and applied to the study of specific pathogens (mostly bacterial pathogens) and their accompanying diseases. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4123-4 Selected Topics in Microbiology


    (3-4 hours)
    Lecture or lecture/lab examination of current research in selected topic in microbiology. The topic varies depending on the interest and expertise of the presenter. Topics addressed may include bacterial genetics, evolution and molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 ; BIOL 3084  recommended.
  
  • BIOL 4133 Immunology


    (3 hours)
    Comprehensive survey of cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in host immune protection, auto immunity, and immunopathologic processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4143 Introduction to Virology


    (3 hours)
    An introduction to the biology of viruses. Topics include the origin, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of viruses. Lecture, reading assignments and student presentations. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4153 Animal Behavior


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to classical ethology and behavioral ecology. Topics include animal communication, foraging, sexual selection, mating systems, social organization, spacing patterns, learning, evolutionarily stable strategies, alternative mating tactics, and human sociobiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4163 Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology


    (3 hours)
    Isolate and detect RNA, DNA and protein; manipulate RNA and DNA; clone a gene of interest using polymerase chain reaction, and sequence DNA. Provides background for further work in cell biology, virology, biotechnology, disease diagnostics and microbiology. Lecture and laboratory combined four hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4173 Principles of Neuroscience


    (3 hours)
    Foundational topics in neuroscience, including neural/glial cell function, sensory systems, motor systems and cognitive functions. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 ; a previous physiology course is recommended but not required.
  
  • BIOL 4183 Biology of Cancer


    (3 hours)
    Current concepts, genetics, and molecular events leading to the development of human cancer from DNA mutagenesis to cellular transformation. Additional topics include cell cycle control, oncogenes, environmental sources of cancer (e.g., radiation, asbestos), histopathology, immunogenetics, tumor suppressors, metastasis, and anti-cancer treatment strategies. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4193 Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering


    (3 hours)
    Impact of new techniques in biotechnology, potential uses, limitations and ethical considerations. Topics include basic and modern concepts of genetic engineering, methodology of gene manipulation, and modern applications in agricultural, industrial, pharmaceutical, and biomedical fields. Emphasis on the engineering aspects not the genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4213 Environmental Ethics and Conservation


    (3 hours)
    Students explore their own ethical positions and the basis for such positions. Through individual writing and a team presentation, students focus on current environmental ethical questions, including the concept of a “land ethic,” and learn to think ethically and critically about issues. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4234 Comparative Animal Physiology


    (4 hours)
    Comparisons of bodily functions of major vertebrate and invertebrate groups with special emphasis on adaptations for survival and for maintenance of homeostasis in a variety of environments. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , BIOL 2124 ; CHEM 1011 , CHEM 1013 , CHEM 1021 , CHEM 1023 .
  
  • BIOL 4243 Mechanisms of Animal Development


    (3 hours)
    Analysis of mechanisms of differentiation and development in several model animal systems. Emphasis on the genetic contribution to the developmental program, cell:cell interactions and environmental factors that influence development. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4253 Molecular Evolution


    (3 hours)
    The evolution of macro molecules; the rates and patterns of change in DNA and proteins and the mechanism responsible for these changes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4263 Selected Topics in Molecular Genetics


    (3 hours)
    Examination of current research in a selected topic in molecular genetics. The topic varies from year to year but is drawn from such areas as control of transcription in eukaryotes, DNA replication and control of chromosome structure and function. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4283 Selected Topics in Molecular Cell Biology


    (3 hours)
    Emphasis on examination of current research in a selected topic in molecular cell biology. The topic varies from semester to semester but is drawn from such areas as cell-cell signaling, protein targeting and transport and specialized cell physiologies. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4333 Experimental Design


    (3 hours)
    Exposure to the three elements of biological research: understanding the questions asked, the theoretical models used to mimic the system, and the statistical processes used to analyze the data obtained. A “hands-on” course where students are actively involved in these processes during class. Basic mathematics skills required, including algebra. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4343 Advanced Molecular Biology


    (3 hours)
    Extends the basics of molecular biology from BIOL 1703 , including DNA structure, chromosome structure, regulation of transcription, and translation. Examines the Central Dogma of Biology (DNA to RNA to protein) using lecture, reading and interpretation of primary literature. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4383-4 Selected Topics in Biological Science


    (3-4 hours)
    Emphasis on examination of current research in selected topic in biological science. The topic varies depending on the interest and expertise of the instructor. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4464 Plant Physiology


    (4 hours)
    Physical, biochemical, and developmental processes of higher plants including use of plants in biotechnology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , BIOL 2124 . Lecture three hours per week, laboratory four hours per week.
  
  • BIOL 4473 Advanced Cell Biology


    (3 hours)
     Explores cell biology, expanding on material from BIOL 1703 . Topics encompass the organization and function of cellular structures and organelles. Combines both lectures and discussion/paper presentations. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711  and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4603 Selected Topics in Invertebrate Zoology


    (3 hours)
    Lecture or lecture/lab course emphasizing specific biological topics as they relate to invertebrates. Topics and taxa vary from semester to semester, but are drawn from field ecology, evolution, behavior, systematics and physiology of insects, crustaceans, mollusks, and others. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , and BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4613 Selected Topics in Vertebrate Zoology


    (3 hours)
    Lecture or lecture/lab course emphasizing specific biological topics as they relate to vertebrates. Topics and taxa vary from semester to semester, but are drawn from field ecology, evolution, behavior, systematics and physiology of fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , BIOL 2124 .
  
  • BIOL 4623 Medical Botany


    (3 hours)
    Integrated study of medicinal, psychoactive, and poisonous plants, their physiologically active constituents, and their role in historical and modern medicine. Emphasis on the impact that plants have on the health of humans. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , BIOL 2124 , and CHEM 3013 .
  
  • BIOL 4643 Bioinformatics


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to computational methodologies and concepts in bioinformatics. Topics: introductory molecular genetics, sequence alignment, biological databases, microarray analysis, genome-wide association studies, structural informatics, immunoinformatics, and neuroinformatics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Same as CS 4643 .
  
  • BIOL 4933 Senior Research in Biological Science I


    (3 hours)
    Qualified seniors investigate research problems in areas of faculty interest and competence, gaining experience in organization and execution of a research project. Requirements include attending a weekly seminar, submission of research results in thesis form, and oral examination by faculty committee. Normally taken with BIOL 4943  in two consecutive semesters (fall-spring) for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor with whom work is to be done and faculty approval.
  
  • BIOL 4943 Senior Research in Biological Science II


    (3 hours)
    Qualified seniors investigate research problems in areas of faculty interest and competence, gaining experience in organization and execution of a research project. Requirements include attending a weekly seminar, submission of research results in thesis form, and oral examination by faculty committee. Normally taken with BIOL 4933  in two consecutive semesters (fall-spring) for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: BIOL 4933  and permission of instructor with whom work is to be done and faculty approval.
  
  • BIOL 4991-3 Independent Research


    (1-3 hours)
  
  • BIOL 5253 Seminar in Organismic/Environmental Biology


    (3 hours)
    Selected topics covering organismic, environmental, and evolutionary biology. Topics vary.
  
  • BIOL 5263 Seminar in Cell/Molecular Biology


    (3 hours)
    Selected topics in cell and molecular biology. Topics vary.
  
  • BIOL 5333 Phylogenetic Theory


    (3 hours)
    An introduction to phylogenetic theory and practice with a focus on character-based approaches (parsimony, likelihood, Bayesian inference) and distance-matrix approaches (UPGMA, neighbor-joining). Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 BIOL 1611 BIOL 1703 BIOL 1711 BIOL 2124 , and BIOL 2143 .
  
  • BIOL 5863 Selected Topics in Biology


    (3 hours)
    Lecture course that focuses on different topics each semester to meet the varying interests of graduate students. Topics range from environmental and evolutionary biology to molecular and cellular biology.

Business Law

  
  • BL 2013 Legal Environment of Business


    (3 hours)
    Introduction to the American legal system, enabling the student to appreciate the legal environment in which he/she will practice his/her chosen profession. Includes the study of contracts, torts, property, ADR, criminal law, wills, the trial system, property, agency, antitrust, environmental law, consumer protection, cyberlaw, administrative law, and international business law. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
  
  • BL 3013 Oil, Gas and Environmental Law


    (3 hours)
    Provides an understanding of fundamental oil and gas law. Also covers analysis of the rights of mineral ownership, transfers of interest, and the doctrine of correlative rights, in addition to examining particular contracts associated with the oil and gas industry. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Same as EMGT 3013 .
  
  • BL 3023 Commercial Transactions


    (3 hours)
    A comprehensive survey of commercial transactions, including the law of sales, warranties, risk of loss, negotiable instruments, bank collections and deposits, electronic fund transfers, secured transactions and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Same as EMGT 3023 .
  
  • BL 3033 Employment Law


    (3 hours)
    Identifies legal issues and ways to be proactive in creating employment environments that comply with the many laws that apply to this increasingly “legally defined” area of business, as well as how to respond to inevitable employment disputes. Prerequisites: BL 2013  and MGT 3003 , each with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • BL 3043 The Law and Not-for-profit Organizations


    (3 hours)
    In addition to the laws regulating commercial enterprises, not-for-profit organizations face a myriad of regulations specific to them. Designed to be an overview of the laws unique to the nonprofit sector, and will provide students with insight into avoiding legal liability. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
  
  • BL 3053 Comparative International Business Law


    (3 hours)
    The study of comparative business law in the following essential areas: international organizations, treaties, tools of international business law, economics, finance and taxation, business structures, country profiles, and a special emphasis on employment law.
  
  • BL 3113 Business Law for Entrepreneurs


    (3 hours)
    Legal obstacles that family business owners face, ranging from acquiring licenses and permits, leasing property, selection and working with attorneys, patenting a product, dealing with credit and collections, and similar issues, as they apply specifically to family businesspeople and entrepreneurs. Prerequisite: MGT 3003  or MGT 2043  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • BL 3993 Independent Study


    (3 hours)
    Offered to advanced undergraduate students for individual study in a specialized field of interest. Students individually plan their programs of study and prepare a formal report of their work. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, department chair, and associate dean.
  
  • BL 4013 Real Property


    (3 hours)
    The study of real property, with emphasis on sources of law, ownership interests, encumbrances, easements and licenses, contracts, deeds, environmental issues, title examination and insurance, leases, surveys, and land descriptions. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Same as EMGT 4043 .
  
  • BL 4973 Seminar in Business Law


    (3 hours)
    Selected topics in Business Law. Prerequisites: Business Core and senior standing, or permission of instructor.

Business

  
  • BUS 1001 Business Orientation and Planning for Success


    (1 hour)
    Provides students with knowledge, skills, and tools to become business professionals. There will be time for self-reflection and to discover students’ unique strengths and how to apply them to future goals. Pass/fail.
  
  • BUS 1013 Business and Society


    (3 hours) Block Two
    Examines the role of business in society by introducing the global perspective of business, ethical issues, environmental concerns, and the impacts of demographic diversity. Provides a working understanding of the world of business on both the theoretical and practical levels by looking at business applications and business functions.
  
  • BUS 2001 Essential Business Skill Development


    (1 hour)
    Develops critical thinking skills enabling effective ethical decision-making in a business setting. Exploration of personal cultural competencies and development of strategies to interact in a global business environment. Use of teamwork, professional, and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: BUS 1001 .
  
  • BUS 3973 Seminar in Business


    (3 hours)
    Selected topics in business. Prerequisites: Business core and junior standing, or permission of instructor.
  
  • BUS 4001 Business Applications


    (1 hour)
    An application of business principles in the environment of a business organization. The student will complete an internship at an off-campus organization that is consistent with the Guidelines for Administration of Student Internship Programs of the Collins College of Business. Satisfactory completion of the internship will be determined based on the evaluations of the organization’s internship supervisor and the faculty internship supervisor. Normally, an intern will work full-or part-time during 7 to 15 weeks. Internships usually will be undertaken after the student has completed at least 90 semester credits toward a degree program or three full academic years of study, including required core courses. Pass/fail.
  

Chemical Engineering

  
  • CHE 1001 Introduction to Chemical Engineering


    (1 hour)
    Overview of the chemical engineering curriculum, professionalism, career opportunities, and issues of safety and the environment. Introduction to chemical engineering calculations; units, dimensions, and conversion factors.
  
  • CHE 1123 Introduction to Indoor Air Quality


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Explores the fundamental concepts of air quality in the indoor environment. General topics of contaminants, sources, moisture, bioaerosols, investigation methods, prevention and control options are included. Public policy related to poor indoor air quality is also included. Same as BIOL 1123 .
  
  • CHE 2003 Principles of Chemical Engineering


    (3 hours)
    Stoichiometry, material and energy balances. Introduction to practical engineering problems, including computer methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 1023  and ES 2513 . Corequisites: MATH 2024  and ES 3053 .
  
  • CHE 2013 Global Challenges in Alternative Energy


    (3 hours) Block Three
    Technological coverage of renewable energy sources in an international context. Discussion of several alternative energy resources from the point of view of efficiency, sustainability, and economic feasibility. Tailoring renewable energy portfolios to the international scale, considering the economic, political and social factors.
 

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