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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 and BIOL 1711 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 , and BIOL 1711 .
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BIOL 3224 Vertebrate Physiology
(4 hours)
Vertebrate organ systems: their modes of action, interactions, and contributions to homeostasis. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 , CHEM 1011 , CHEM 1013 , CHEM 1021 , and CHEM 1023 .
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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 , and BIOL 1711 .
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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 , and BIOL 1711 .
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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 .
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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 , and BIOL 1711 .
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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 , and BIOL 1711 .
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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 .
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BIOL 3991-3 Independent Research
(1-3 hours)
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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 .
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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 or BIOL 4113 .
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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.
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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 .
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BIOL 4103 Tropical Ecology
3 hours
The course comprises two components: 1) on-campus lectures introducing fundamental ecological processes affecting organisms inhabiting tropical ecosystems, primary flora and fauna of tropical ecosystems and their evolutionary adaptations, and the complex issues affecting tropicalbiodiversity; and 2) travel and study in a tropical region, incorporating hikes, discussions, and research projects. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 , BIOL 2123 and BIOL 2121 .
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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.
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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 , and BIOL 2124 .
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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 , and BIOL 2124 .
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BIOL 4203 Food Microbiology
(3 hours)
Overview of the general principles of food microbiology including the study of important foodborne pathogens, microorganisms with roles in food spoilage, and those with beneficial roles in food processing and preservation, in addition to appreciating the impact of these microorganisms on human health. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 , BIOL 1703 ,BIOL 1711 BIOL 2123 ,BIOL 2121 .
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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 .
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BIOL 4223 Species Invasions
(3 hours)
Overview of non-native species invasions and the ecological and evolutionary effects of these invaders. Students will acquire a working
knowledge of important global invaders and develop critical thinking skills for assessing the consequences of biological invasions. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , BIOL 1611 ,BIOL 1703 , BIOL 1711 .
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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 1023 , and CHEM 1021 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 , BIOL 2124 and permission of instructor.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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BIOL 4393 Introduction to Computational Neuroscience
(3 hours)
Students will be introduced to the field of computational neuroscience. Explores mathematical and computational models that attempt to fit and
predict the behavior of neurons and nervous systems at various levels of abstraction. Strong emphasis on the cross-disciplinary nature of this field of research. Same as CS 4393 . Prerequisites: BIOL 1603 , MATH 2014 , and either CS 2003 or CS 2503 .
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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 , and BIOL 2124 . Lecture three hours per week, laboratory four hours per week.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 , and BIOL 2124 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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BIOL 4971 Senior Seminar
(1 hour)
Capstone experience taken during the final semester. Presentations on biological research or research-related internships. Exposure to the breadth of research that peers have conducted as well as that of visiting researchers in weekly seminar series.
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BIOL 4991-3 Independent Research
(1-3 hours)
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BIOL 5253 Seminar in Organismic/Environmental Biology
(3 hours)
Selected topics covering organismic, environmental, and evolutionary biology. Topics vary.
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BIOL 5263 Seminar in Cell/Molecular Biology
(3 hours)
Selected topics in cell and molecular biology. Topics vary.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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BL 4973 Seminar in Business Law
(3 hours)
Selected topics in Business Law. Prerequisites: Business Core and senior standing, or permission of instructor.
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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.
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BUS 1243 Minding Your Business
(3 hours)
This course introduces students to the context of business. It paints a picture of the impact of the functional areas of business in managing a successful enterprise. It also gives an overview of how business has developed, the role businesses play in society and the importance of ethical business practices.
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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.
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BUS 3973 Seminar in Business
(3 hours)
Selected topics in business. Prerequisites: Business core and junior standing, or permission of instructor.
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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.
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BUS 4003 Effective Writing for Business
(3 hours)
Prepares students to write professionally for careers in business. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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BUS 4011 Professional Development
(1 hour)
Central to TU’s mission is graduating lifelong learners who are self-aware and who will achieve success in their careers while making a contribution to greater society. Students will work individually to demonstrate competency in their chosen discipline and will work in teams to develop materials demonstrating how these objectives can be achieved. Students will complete an assessment of what they have learned. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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BUS 4973 Seminar in Business
(3 hours)
Selected topics in business. Prerequisites: ENGL 1033 , ACCT 2113 , ACCT 2123 , ECON 2013 , ECON 2023 , MATH 1143 and MATH 1243 , BL 2013 , QM 2013 , and QM 2023 with grades of C or higher; FYE 1001 , CIS 1001 , and BUS 2001 with grades of P; and senior standing or permission of instructor.
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CHE 1000 Freshman Chemical Engineering Experience
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Introduction to the Russell School of Chemical Engineering through activities related to the department.
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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.
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CHE 1011 Introduction to the Chemical Engineering Profession
Introduction to chemical engineering calculations: units, dimensions and conversions. Professionalism, ethics, career opportunities, and
issues of safety and environment.
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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 .
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CHE 2003 Principles of Chemical Engineering
(3 hours)
Stoichiometry, material and energy balances. Introduction to practical engineering problems, including computer methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 1023 . Corequisites: MATH 2024 , ES 2513 and ES 3053 .
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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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CHE 3013 Safety, Health and Environmental Concepts for the Process Industry
(3 hours)
Survey of operational and managerial issues pertaining to environmental, safety and and health (ESH) concerns in the process industries. Prerequisite: Junior standing
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CHE 3023 Technical Communication
3 hours
Design, writing, and delivery of presentations tailored to appropriate technical audiences. Organization and proper writing of technical reports and memos, including proper data visualization. Emphasis on writing to appropriate audiences and clear communication of scientific and engineering content. Prerequisite: CHE 2003 .
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CHE 3063 Equilibrium Thermodynamics
(3 hours)
Application of equilibrium thermodynamics to chemical engineering systems with emphasis on non-ideal behavior in phase equilibria, fluid properties, and reaction equilibria. Prerequisites: ES 3053 andCHE 2003 .
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CHE 3084 Mass Transfer
(4 hours)
Diffusion, convective and interfacial mass transfer, and the application to continuous contact operations. Design of equilibrium-stage separation processes including distillation, absorption, extraction, and humidification. Introduction to the use of process simulators. Prerequisites: CHE 2003 , CHE 3063 , ES 3073 .
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CHE 3863 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
(3 hours)
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CHE 4003 Chemical Engineering Lab I
(3 hours)
Experimental verification of the principles of fluid flow, heat transfer, and engineering thermodynamics. Emphasis on laboratory safety. Oral and written reports. Prerequisites: ES 3003 , ES 3073 , and CHE 4113 , or permission of instructor.
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CHE 4013 Chemical Engineering Lab II
(3 hours)
Experimental verification of mass transfer, chemical reaction rate principles, and process control. Emphasis on safety. Oral and written reports. Prerequisites: CHE 4003 and CHE 4063 , or permission of instructor. Corequisite: CHE 4113 .
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CHE 4023 Natural Gas Plant Design
(3 hours)
The application of chemical engineering and economic principles to the design of natural gas plant equipment; includes use of state-of-the- art simulation packages. Prerequisite: ENGL 3003 and permission of instructor.
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CHE 4033 Plasma Materials
(3 hours)
The integration of fundamentals and functional applications of nanomaterials. Chemical engineering concepts in nanochemistry. Principles of plasma and the differences between neutral gas and plasma synthesis approaches are described in detail. Emerging functional applications of these nanomaterials and the plasma catalysis technique are presented. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 4063 Chemical Reactor Design
(3 hours)
Application of the rates of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions to the design and the engineering evaluation of chemical reactors. Corequisite: CHE 3084 .
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CHE 4083 Chemical Engineering Plant Design
(3 hours)
Design of chemical and petrochemical plants and process equipment. Evaluation of the economic, safety, health, and environmental aspects of a proposed project. Use of spreadsheets and state-of-the-art process simulators. Oral and written reports. Prerequisites: ENGL 3003 ; CHE 4063 , CHE 4103 .
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CHE 4103 Process Component Design
(3 hours)
Open-ended problems in economic design of chemical process components. Economic aspects of engineering, including evaluating alternative courses of action, depreciation, replacement analysis, and process optimization. Prerequisite: CHE 3084 . Lecture 3 hours per week, laboratory 3 hours per week.
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CHE 4113 Process Control
(3 hours)
Transient models of chemical processes and classical feedback control including tuning P, PI, and PID controllers. Principles of the design of automatic control loops for the chemical processes. Design of computer control systems. Prerequisites: CHE 2003 and MATH 3073 . Corequisite: CHE 3084 .
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CHE 4123 Chemical Process Health and Safety
(3 hours)
Technical fundamentals of chemical process safety including toxicology and industrial hygiene, vapor and liquid releases and dispersion modeling, flammability characterization, fire and explosion prevention, relief and explosion venting, hazard identification and risk assessment, spill response and remediation. Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemical engineering or permission of instructor.
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CHE 4133 Industrial Catalysis
(3 hours)
Heterogeneous catalysis from a practical perspective. Properties and manufacture of catalytic materials, industrially important catalytic reactions, and design of catalytic reactors. Prerequisite: CHE 4063 .
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CHE 4153 Risk Management and Optimization in the Chemical Process Industry
(3 hours)
Introduction to modeling approaches and computational solution methods for linear and nonlinear optimization problems with and without constraints and the application of these approaches for the solution of problems in chemical process industry. Application of quantitative decision making tools in design and operation of chemical process industry. Prerequisites: MATH 2073 , CHE 2003 and senior standing, or permission of instructor.
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CHE 4163 Environmental Engineering
(3 hours)
Pollution control and waste management. Municipal and industrial water and waste water treatment. Ground water protection and remediation. Air pollution sources and remediation. Solid waste management. Hazardous waste management and treatment. Environmental law and regulations. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
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CHE 4173 Biochemical Engineering
(3 hours)
Enzyme-catalyzed reactions: kinetics and industrial applications. Microbial cell growth and fermentation. Sterilization, agitation, aeration. bioreactor design and downstream processing. Genetic engineering; DNA, RNA, genetic recombinants. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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CHE 4183 Petroleum Refinery Design
(3 hours)
The application of chemical engineering principles to the design of petroleum refinery equipment, including crude fractionators, heat exchangers, and fired heaters. Computer simulation is emphasized. Prerequisites: ENGL 3003 and permission of instructor.
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CHE 4863 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
(3 hours)
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CHE 4973 The Profession of Chemical Engineering
(3 hours)
A review of fundamental principles of chemical engineering, intended to prepare the student for professional registration. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 4981-3 Undergraduate Research
(1-3 hours)
Individual research projects under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 4991-3 Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
Independent or group study on special topics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 5003 Fluid Mechanics
(3 hours)
Motion of ideal, Newtonian, and non- Newtonian fluids. Continuity and Navier- Stokes equations. Turbulence and boundary layer theories. Flow through conduits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: MATH 4143 .
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