Biology Courses

Biology (BIO) courses

BIO 100 Biological Science for Educators

Prerequisite: open only to Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and Special Education majors.
General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
An introduction to the unifying principles of biology and the processes of scientific investigation using an inquiry approach. Laboratory experiences model inquiry teaching methods appropriate for use in early childhood, elementary, and middle school science lessons. Cannot count towards a major or minor in biology. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 100 cannot also receive credit for BIO 101 or BIO 111.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
4 3 3 Fall, Spring BIOL 100LT - Essentials in Biology with Lab-Teaching.
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BIO 101 Biology in Your World

General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
A non-laboratory course that can fulfill the General Education requirement in the Life Sciences. Organisms are studied from their behavioral, ecological, heredity and evolutionary perspectives. Topics include examination of the human body in health and disease; the relevance of biology to contemporary issues in human society; an introduction to environmental science and ecology with emphasis on the interrelationships of living and nonliving things in ecosystems and how disruptions of these relationships result in environmental problems. Cannot count towards a biology major or minor. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 101 and/or BIO 111 cannot also receive credit for BIO 100.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
3 3 0 Fall, Spring, Summer BIOL 100 - Essentials in Biology.
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BIO 102 Principles of Biological Science

General Education Course (Natural World).
Unifying principles of biology from the molecular level through ecosystems. Includes laboratory experience. Does not count for credit towards major or minor in biology. Students receive credit towards graduation for only one of BIO 100, 101, or 102.
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4 3 2 Fall, Spring
BIO 111 Laboratory for Biology in Your World

Prerequisite: BIO 101 or concurrent enrollment.
General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
A laboratory course that partially fulfills the general education requirement in the Life Sciences. Organisms are studied from their physiological, behavioral, ecological, hereditary, and evolutionary perspectives. Students will develop skills of gathering information about science, reasoning scientifically from that information and synthesizing responses to questions based upon that information in order to explain biological phenomena. Cannot count towards a biology major or minor. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 101 and/or BIO 111 cannot also receive credit for BIO 100.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
1 0 2 Fall, Spring, Summer BIOL 100L - Essentials in Biology with Lab.
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BIO 121 General Biology I

Prerequisite: eligibility for ENG 110.
General Education Course (Focus on Life Sciences).
First half of two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. Introduction to the concepts of biological structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, genetics, and evolution. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered CORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
4 3 3 Fall, Spring BIOL 150L - Biology with Lab.
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BIO 122 General Biology II

Prerequisite: ENG 105 or eligibility for ENG 110.
Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121. Second half of two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. Introduction to the biology of organisms including evolutionary history, diversity, structure, and function of major taxa; and ecology. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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4 3 3 Fall, Spring
BIO 197 Selected Topics in Biology

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Course devoted to a biologic topic of current interest. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours provided the topics are different.
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1-4 Upon demand
BIO 205 Life Science for Middle School

Prerequisite: BIO 100 or BIO 101 and 111.
Processes of science using the inquiry approach with reference to society, technology, and decision-making. Content covers cellular biology, plant and animal structure and function, ecology and environmental biology. Does not count for credit towards major or minor in biology.
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2 1 3 Spring
BIO 210 Elements of Microbiology

Prerequisite: CHM 116 and 117 or CHM 160; and 4 hours of BIO or BMS courses.
Public health aspects of microbiology, particularly causes and control of infectious diseases, immunology, sterilization and disinfection, and food and water bacteriology. A student who takes BIO 210 and BIO 310 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 310.
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3 2 2 Fall, Spring
BIO 212 Elements of Microbiology

Prerequisite: CHM 116 and CHM 117 or CHM 160 and CHM 161; and 4 hours of BIO or BMS courses.
Public health aspects of microbiology, particularly causes and control of infectious diseases, immunology, sterilization and disinfection, and food and water bacteriology. A student who takes BIO 212 and BIO 312 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 312.
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2 2 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 213 Elements of Microbiology Laboratory

Prerequisite: BIO 212 or concurrent enrollment.
Microbiology laboratory class associated with BIO 212 with emphasis on development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 213 and BIO 313 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 313.
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1 0 2 Fall, Spring
BIO 235 Genetics

Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and 111; and CHM 116 and 117 or CHM 160 and 161 (recommended) or higher, and MTH 136 or higher.
Principles of classical and molecular genetics, epigenetics and biotechnology. Course content is foundational to concepts of modern biology, recommended for all majors in life science-related fields.
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3 3 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 236 Genetics Laboratory

Prerequisite: BIO 235 or concurrent enrollment; concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged.
Problem-solving and laboratory skills to complement lecture material presented in BIO 235. Emphasis on the chemical characteristics and in vitro manipulation of nucleic acids. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.
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1 0 3 Fall, Spring
BIO 300 Service-Learning in Biology

Prerequisite: 30 hours and permission, and concurrent registration in a Biology course designated as a service-learning offering.
This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in biology to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; students should investigate possible placements, available through the Biology Department and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office, prior to registration. May be repeated. A total maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399, and 499 credit may be counted towards the major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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1 Fall, Spring
BIO 302 Biology Seminar

Prerequisite: BIO121 or BMS 110; and BIO 122.
Introduction to major fields of study in biology, the role of biology in the public affairs mission, and information on career development, undergraduate research, Education Abroad opportunities, and applying to graduate/professional schools. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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1 1 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 310 Microbiology

Prerequisite: C- grade or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236, or BMS 230 and BMS 232, or BMS 231; and C- grade or better in CHM 116 and 117, or CHM 160.
Fundamental principles of microbiology; development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 210 and BIO 310 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 310.
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5 3 4 Fall, Spring
BIO 312 Microbiology

Prerequisite: C- grade or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236 or BMS 230 or BMS 231; and C- grade or better in CHM 116 and CHM 117 or CHM 160 and CHM 161.
Fundamental principles of microbiology for Biology majors and pre-professional students. A student who takes BIO 212 and BIO 312 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 312.
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3 3 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 313 Microbiology Laboratory

Prerequisite: BIO 312 or concurrent enrollment.
Microbiology laboratory associated with BIO 312 for Biology majors and pre-professional students with emphasis on development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 213 and BIO 313 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 313.
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2 0 4 Fall, Spring
BIO 320 Cellular and Molecular Biology

Prerequisite: C- grade or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236, or BMS 230 and BMS 232, or BMS 231; and C- grade or better in CHM 201 and 202, or CHM 342.
The structure and function of cells and their constituents, including biomolecules, with an emphasis on eukaryotes.
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4 3 2 Fall, Spring
BIO 334 Plant Taxonomy

Prerequisite: BIO 122.
Basic systematic principles, including the naming, classification, diversity, and evolution of angiosperms. Laboratory emphasis is on vegetative and reproductive morphology, use of taxonomic keys, and identification of common families and species of the local flora.
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3 2 3 Spring
BIO 339 Identification of Woody Plants

Prerequisite: BIO 122.
A field course emphasizing the identification of woody plants (including some ornamentals) of the Interior Highlands of North America. Some consideration of forest communities and their distribution will also be included. Some Saturday field trips scheduled.
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2 0 4 Fall
BIO 355 Developmental Biology

Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236, or BMS 230 and BMS 232, or BMS 231.
Public Affairs Capstone Experience course. An in-depth study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the development of vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. Lectures will emphasize fertilization, morphogenesis, differentiation, induction, regeneration, and neoplasia. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques utilized by developmental biologists. Review of current literature and poster presentations will be required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 655. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 355 and BIO 655.
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4 3 2 Upon demand
BIO 361 General Physiology

Prerequisite: C- grade or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236.
A study in animal biology that emphasizes the functional features of whole organisms including physiological regulations.
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4 3 3 Fall, Spring
BIO 367 General Ecology

Prerequisite: BIO 122.
Introduction to the basic concepts of ecology. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 3 0 Fall, Spring, Summer
BIO 368 General Ecology Lab

Prerequisite: BIO 367 or concurrent enrollment.
Methods used in ecological studies. Intended to emphasize sampling techniques and data analyses pertinent to lecture material in BIO 367.
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1 0 2 Fall, Spring, Summer
BIO 370 Invertebrate Zoology

Prerequisite: BIO 121 and BIO 122.
Biological principles exemplified by study of functional morphology, taxonomy and phylogeny of invertebrate phyla. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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4 2 4 Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 371 Introduction to Entomology

Prerequisite: BIO 121 and BIO 122.
Introduction to insect structure and function with emphasis on comparative morphology, physiology, life history, behavior, and ecology.
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3 2 3 Fall
BIO 373 Principles of Wildlife Management

Prerequisite: BIO 122.
This course considers ecological principles, conservation, and management policies for wild animals and habitats. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 3 0 Fall
BIO 377 Marine Science II: Marine Biology

Prerequisite: 8 hours biology; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 378.
A general introduction to marine biology with emphasis on local fauna and flora. Recommended for students considering a career in any phase of Oceanography. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
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3 3 0 Summer
BIO 378 Marine Science II: Marine Biology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 377.
Laboratory portion of BIO 377. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
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2 0 4 Summer
BIO 380 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Prerequisite: BIO 121 and BIO 122.
Vertebrate gross anatomy. Phylogeny and present status of organ systems of vertebrates. Shark, mud puppy and cat serve as principal sources for laboratory exercises. May be taught concurrently with BIO 680. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 380 and BIO 680.
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5 2 6 Fall
BIO 398 Laboratory Internship in Biology

Prerequisite: BSEd major in Biology Education; BIO 310 and BIO 367 and BIO 368, and permission of instructor.
This course provides the opportunity to earn academic credit through supervised laboratory preparation and teaching. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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1 0 3 Fall, Spring
BIO 399 Cooperative Education in Biology

Prerequisite: acceptance into Cooperative Education Program and permission of department head.
This course provides the opportunity to earn academic credit integrated with a supervised work experience. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, students will complete a work-related independent study project. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. A maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399 and 499 may be counted towards the biology major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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1-3 Fall, Spring
BIO 436 Plant Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. The dynamics, structure, and distribution of plant populations and communities, with emphasis on interactions among plants, plants and other organisms, and plants and ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis on experimental studies in the greenhouse and field. Weekend field trip is required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 636. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 436 and BIO 636.
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4 2 4 Fall
BIO 485 Marine Conservation

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 122 and BIO 367 and BIO 368 or permission. An overview of current issues related to the conservation and management of marine organisms, with emphasis on marine species and habitats exploited or endangered by human actions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 685. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 485 and 685. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 3 0 Fall, Summer
BIO 492 Biology Program Assessment

Prerequisite: 90 hours including 20 hours of BIO courses, and biology major.
Comprehensive assessment examination for Biology majors. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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0 Fall, Spring
BIO 494 Senior Seminar

Prerequisite: 90 hours and biology major.
Current issues in the biological sciences will be discussed and information on post-graduate opportunities for biology majors will be presented. Successful completion of the Major Field Achievement Test will be required. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
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1 1 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 498 Honors Senior Project

Prerequisite: student must be a biology major and have junior standing and be a member of the Honors College and permission of instructor.
The content of the project is determined by the honors student in consultation with a faculty member serving as project advisor and approved by the Director of the Honors College. The project can be started no earlier than the first semester of the junior year and must be completed before graduation. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours. A maximum of three hours may be counted toward the major in biology. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 Upon demand
BIO 499 Undergraduate Research

Prerequisite: Biology major with a minimum of a 3.00 GPA; and 20 hours in Biology courses; and permission of instructor.
Outstanding students obtain additional experience through independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours. A maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399 and 499 may be counted towards the major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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1-3 Fall, Spring, Summer
BIO 501 Natural History Museum Techniques

Techniques in the development of natural history museum displays including making models, design of displays, writing educational text, and other techniques. Course will be taught off-site at the Bull Shoals Field Station and Chase Studio. May be taught concurrently with BIO 601. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and BIO 601. Identical with MST 501. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and MST 501. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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2 1 2 Upon demand
BIO 502 Sustainability Science in Practice

Recommended Prerequisite GRY 108 or BIO 122. After exploring the three pillars of sustainability (environment, social equity, economics), students will embark on developing a research proposal in their area of study. Research in virtually all areas related to sustainable development can be a focus of a student's research proposal. For example: food, health, education, economics, social and gender equity, energy, law and diplomacy, land use change, biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, freshwater use, water quality, climate change mitigation, environmental remediation, smart structures, alternative energy, supply chain logistics and smart grids. May be taught concurrently with BIO 602. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 502 and BIO 602.
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3 3 0 Summer
BIO 504 Plant-Animal Interactions

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; or BIO 436.
The theories, evolutionary and ecological patterns, and major current topics in plant-animal interactions. This course encourages independence in learning, synthesizing, and communicating science via discussions and presentations. Topics are flexible and guided by student interests. May be taught concurrently with BIO 604. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 504 and BIO 604.
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3 3 0 Spring
BIO 505 Human Nature

Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236 or BMS 230 or BMS 231; and PSY 121.
A survey of current biological research on the behavioral, psychological, and cognitive dimensions of human biology. This course emphasizes the evolution and function of human social behaviors and value systems, but also addresses the genetics of human psychological diversity, the genetics of human-ape divergence, and the neurobiology of human cognition. May be taught concurrently with BIO 605. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 505 and BIO 605. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 3 0 Fall
BIO 508 Environmental Microbiology

Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310).
The study of the ecology of microorganisms and the applied use of microorganisms by man in the environment. Laboratory will emphasize current methods used in the field of environmental microbiology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 608. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 508 and BIO 608. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 2 2 Fall
BIO 509 Stream Ecology

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. The interdisciplinary study of running waters, including study of the physical and chemical environment, trophic interactions, nutrient cycling, and the multiple impacts of humans on modifying these systems. Lectures, group discussion of readings, and laboratory and field exercises. One all-day Saturday field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 609. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 509 and BIO 609. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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4 3 3 Spring
BIO 511 Immunology

Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310); or BIO 320 or BMS 521.
A study of the immune system with emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions, allergy, transplant rejection, cancer surveillance, and autoimmune disease. Laboratory emphasis on techniques used to address research and diagnostic problems. May be taught concurrently with BIO 611. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 511 and BIO 611. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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4 3 2 Fall
BIO 512 Industrial Microbiology

Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310).
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of industrial and applied microbiology. The industrial production of proteins, metabolites, polymers, biocides, and vaccines will be discussed in addition to biotransformations and environmental applications. Production improvement strategies that employ both physical and modern molecular techniques will be introduced. Laboratory will emphasize the selection of industrially important microorganisms, the theory and operation of a fermentor for the production of proteins, antibiotics, and steroids, use of analytical equipment for monitoring product formation, enzymes analysis, downstream processing, and bio-reactor construction and design. May be taught concurrently with BIO 613. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 512 and BIO 613. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 2 2 Spring
BIO 515 Evolution

Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236 or BMS 230 or BMS 231; and MTH 136 or higher.
A survey of modern evolutionary biology, including the evidence that supports the theory of evolution, the natural processes that cause evolution, patterns and mechanisms of specialization, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships. May be taught concurrently with BIO 616. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 515 and BIO 616.
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3 3 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 517 Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310); and either [CHM 201 and 202] or CHM 342 and 345 (or CHM 342 taken prior to Fall 2019).
Physiology and anatomy of microorganisms including adaptive responses to environmental changes and microbial metabolic diversity will be discussed. Laboratory will emphasize selective isolation and identification of microorganisms, the growth dynamics of microorganisms, and responses by microorganisms to environmental changes. May be taught concurrently with BIO 617. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 517 and BIO 617.
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4 2 4 Fall
BIO 518 Regulatory Mechanisms

Prerequisite: BIO 310 or BIO 320 or BMS 521 or CHM 554.
The regulation of gene expression and protein/enzyme activity in prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses. A content-based lecture and discussion course utilizing both textbook and primary literature. May be taught concurrently with BIO 618. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 518 and BIO 618.
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2 1 2 Spring
BIO 520 Pathogenic Microbiology

Prerequisite: BIO 212 and 213 (or prior credit for BIO 210); or BIO 312 and 313 (or prior credit for BIO 310).
Fundamental principles of pathogenic microbiology; transmission, infection and control of the pathogen. May be taught concurrently with BIO 620. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 520 and BIO 620. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 3 0 Spring
BIO 521 Marine Science for Teachers I

Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 522.
A course designed to introduce students, particularly inservice teachers, to the study of marine science and to promote the teaching of marine biology at all grade levels. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 621. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 521 and BIO 621.
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2 2 0 Summer
BIO 522 Marine Science for Teachers I Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 521.
Laboratory portion of BIO 521. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 623. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 522 and BIO 623.
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1 0 2 Summer
BIO 527 Field Biology

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Field work during an extended field trip to a specific region of North America to familiarize the student with the flora and/or fauna of that region. Course is scheduled irregularly during academic breaks and may be preceded by several lectures in preparation for the trip. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with a maximum of three hours to be applied to the major in biology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 627. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 527 and BIO 627. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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1-4 Upon demand
BIO 530 Aquatic Botany

Prerequisite: BIO 122.
The structure, function, ecological significance, and diversity of algae and plants that occur in permanently or seasonally wet environments. Emphasis will be placed on their role in aquatic systems, strategies for coping in their watery environments, physiological characteristics, and control methods. May be taught concurrently with BIO 629. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 530 and BIO 629.
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3 2 2 Spring
BIO 532 Principles of Fisheries Management

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368 or BIO 373.
Life history, population ecology, and management of exploited freshwater and marine species. Scientific sampling and analysis of fishery populations. Characterization, history, and management principles for representative commercial and recreational fisheries. May be taught concurrently with BIO 632. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 532 and BIO 632.
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3 2 2 Spring
BIO 533 Wetland Ecology

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. The composition, structure, function, and importance of wetland ecosystems. Comparisons of different wetland types, hydrology, nutrient cycles, plants and animals and their adaptations, and conservation strategies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 633. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 533 and BIO 633.
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4 3 3 Upon demand
BIO 534 Coastal Vegetation

Prerequisite: 10 hours of biology including BIO 121 and BIO 122; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 535.
A broad study of the general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on local examples. Vegetational composition, variation, succession, climax, and distribution. Includes aerial techniques, plant identification, delineation of vegetational types and mapping. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 641. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 534 and BIO 641.
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2 2 0 Summer
BIO 535 Coastal Vegetation Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 534.
Laboratory portion of BIO 534. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 635. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 535 and BIO 635.
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1 0 2 Summer
BIO 537 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology

Prerequisite: BIO 122 and BIO 334 and BIO 367 and BIO 368 and BIO 544; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 538.
A study with emphasis on the botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plant identification, composition, structure, distribution, and development of coastal marshes. Biological and physical interrelationships. Primary productivity and relation of marshes to estuaries and associated fauna. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 637. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 537 and BIO 637.
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2 2 0 Summer
BIO 538 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 537.
Laboratory portion of BIO 537. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 638. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 538 and BIO 638.
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2 0 4 Summer
BIO 539 Biogeography

Prerequisite: BIO 121 and BIO 122.
Study of patterns of distribution of organisms in space and in time. May be taught concurrently with BIO 639. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 539 and BIO 639. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 3 0 Fall
BIO 540 Applications of Molecular Markers

Prerequisite: "B" or better in BIO 235 and BIO 236, or BMS 230 and BMS 232, or BMS 231.
Introduction to the use of molecular markers in biological research. Topics covered include methods for identifying genetic variation at the molecular level and their applications to gene discovery, gene mapping, phylogenetics, forensics, conservation biology, and research in ecology and evolution. Students will complete research projects using one or more of the techniques learned. May be taught concurrently with BIO 640. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 640 and BIO 540.
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4 2 4 Fall (odd-numbered years)
BIO 544 Plant Physiology

Recommended prerequisite: CHM 201 and 202 or CHM 342 and 345 (or CHM 342 taken prior to Fall 2019). Basic chemical and physical principles of plant function considering water relationships, nutrient transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and phytohormones. May be taught concurrently with BIO 644. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 544 and BIO 644.
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4 3 2 Upon demand
BIO 547 Water Resources

Prerequisite: BIO 122 or GLG 110 or GLG 171 or GRY 142.
An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with GLG 547. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and GLG 547. May be taught concurrently with BIO 647. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and BIO 647. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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3 3 0 Spring
BIO 550 Statistical Methods for Biologists

Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236 or BMS 230 or BMS 231; and MTH 137 or higher.
Scientific methodology, experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation applied to biological questions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 650. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 550 and BIO 650.
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3 3 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 551 Experimental Design for Biologists

Prerequisite: "B-" or better in BIO 550.
The design and analysis of biological experiments, with an emphasis on the choice and interpretation of inferential statistics. Topics covered include causal inference, statistical power, general linear models, and repeated measures designs. The use of computer software to analyze real data sets from the biological literature is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 651. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 551 and BIO 651.
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2 1 2 Spring
BIO 555 Marine Ichthyology

Prerequisite: junior standing; 16 hours of biology including BIO 121 and BIO 122 and BIO 235 and BIO 236 and BIO 380; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 556.
This course provides the student with a strong general background in the biology of marine fishes. Emphasis placed on the principles involved in the classification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine fishes. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 654. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 555 and BIO 654.
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3 3 0 Summer
BIO 556 Marine Ichthyology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 555.
Laboratory portion of BIO 555. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 656. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 556 and BIO 656.
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3 0 6 Summer
BIO 557 Marine Fisheries Management

Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 558.
A course designed to familiarize students with practical marine fisheries management problems in today's real world. Covers the international and local, economic, social, legal, and political, as well as biological factors that are considered in decisions directed toward achieving optimum sustainable yield from marine resources. The history of management schemes, sources of information, current status of fishing technology, management methods, legal problems and educational needs are explored. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 657. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 557 and BIO 657.
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2 2 0 Summer
BIO 558 Marine Fisheries Management Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 557.
Laboratory portion of BIO 557. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 658. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 558 and BIO 658.
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2 0 4 Summer
BIO 560 Population Genetics and Evolutionary Mechanisms

Prerequisite: BIO 235 and BIO 236.
The theory of genetic variation in populations, with emphasis on quantitative description of the mechanisms of biological evolution. May be taught concurrently with BIO 659. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 560 and BIO 659.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Upon demand
BIO 561 Environmental Issues Education and Interpretation

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Discussion of environmental issues, practical experiences in teaching environmental concepts, and awareness of environmental resource materials for the formal and nonformal educational setting. May be taught concurrently with BIO 661. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 561 and BIO 661 Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 2 Upon demand
BIO 562 Limnology

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368.
Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs. Laboratory includes mapping, lake models, water chemistry, and surveys of diversity and abundance. Two all-day Saturday labs required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 662. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 562 and BIO 662.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 2 4 Fall
BIO 563 Population Ecology

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; and MTH 138 or higher.
Discussion of factors controlling the distribution and abundance of populations. Quantitative description of population dynamics is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 663. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 563 and BIO 663.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring (even-numbered years)
BIO 564 Ozarks Natural Communities

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. Examination of forests, glades, and aquatic habitats with focus on environmental issues in the Ozarks. Integration into formal and non-formal educational settings will be covered. May be taught at the Bull Shoals Field Station. May be taught concurrently with BIO 664. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 564 and BIO 664.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 2 Upon demand
BIO 565 Marine Ecology

Prerequisite: 16 hours of biology including BIO 121 and BIO 122; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 566.
A consideration of the relationship of marine organisms to their environment includes the effects of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration, currents, and food on the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 665. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 565 and BIO 665.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Summer
BIO 566 Marine Ecology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 565.
Laboratory portion of BIO 565. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 666. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 566 and BIO 666.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 0 4 Summer
BIO 567 Physiological Ecology

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; and either BIO 361 or BIO 544 or BMS 308.
Physiological adaptations of plants and animals to environmentally stressful conditions and to ecological/evolutionary pressures. May be taught concurrently with BIO 668. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 567 and BIO 668.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 4 0 Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 571 Comparative Animal Physiology

Prerequisite: BIO 361 or BMS 308.
Organ/system function in a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. May be taught concurrently with BIO 671. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 571 and BIO 671.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 3 Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 573 Ornithology

Prerequisite: 12 hours of biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of birds; emphasis on Missouri forms. Early morning field trips required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 673. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 573 and BIO 673. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring
BIO 574 Aquatic Entomology

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and 368 or BIO 370 or BIO 371 or AGP 581.
Aquatic insects, ecology and taxonomy with emphasis on field applications. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 674. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 574 and BIO 674. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 3 Upon demand
BIO 575 Ichthyology

Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of fish with emphasis on Missouri forms. May be taught concurrently with BIO 675. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 575 and BIO 675. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Fall
BIO 576 Herpetology

Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 676. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 576 and BIO 676. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring
BIO 577 Mammalogy

Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of mammals with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 677. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 577 and BIO 677. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Fall
BIO 578 Behavioral Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368 and BIO 550. Fundamental principles of animal behavior with an emphasis on the study of the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence behavior. May be taught concurrently with BIO 678. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 578 and BIO 678. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 2 Spring
BIO 579 Conservation Biology

Prerequisite: GRY 108 or BIO 367 and BIO 368.
An in-depth examination of the science of conservation from a biological perspective, with an examination of ethical and legal aspects of conservation. May be taught concurrently with BIO 679. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 579 and BIO 679. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Upon demand
BIO 584 Fish Ecology

Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368 and BIO 575.
The biology of fishes in relation to environmental conditions at the individual, population, and community levels. May be taught concurrently with BIO 686. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 584 and BIO 686. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Spring
BIO 587 Marine Invertebrate Zoology

Prerequisite: 16 hours in biology; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 588.
A concentrated study of the free-living marine and estuarine invertebrates of Mississippi Sound and adjacent bayous, salt marshes, barrier islands, and the nearshore continental shelf of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Course emphasizes structure, classification, phylogenetic relationships, larval development, functional processes, and ecological aspects of Gulf of Mexico invertebrates and their natural assemblages. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students may be asked to conduct independent, short-term research projects during the course. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 687. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 587 and BIO 687.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Summer
BIO 588 Marine Invertebrate Zoology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 587.
Laboratory portion of BIO 587. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 688. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 588 and BIO 688.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 0 6 Summer
BIO 589 Game Management

Prerequisite: BIO 373.
Management of game birds and mammals for recreational utilization. May be taught concurrently with BIO 689. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 589 and BIO 689. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Upon demand
BIO 597 Topics in Biology

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
A variable content course to provide for the offering of selected topics in biology on a one time or first-time basis. May be repeated when topic varies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 697. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 597 and BIO 697.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1-4 Upon demand
BIO 601 Natural History Museum Techniques

Techniques in the development of natural history museum displays including making models, design of displays, writing educational text, and other techniques. Course will be taught off-site at the Bull Shoals Field Station and Chase Studio. May be taught concurrently with BIO 501. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and BIO 601.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 2 Upon demand
BIO 602 Sustainability Science in Practice

After exploring the three pillars of sustainability, students will embark on developing a research proposal in their area of study. Research in virtually all areas related to sustainable development can be a focus of a student's research proposal. For example: food, health, education, economics, social and gender equity, energy, law and diplomacy, land use change, biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, freshwater use, water quality, climate change mitigation, environmental remediation, smart structures, alternative energy, supply chain logistics and smart grids. May be taught concurrently with BIO 502. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 502 and BIO 602.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Summer
BIO 604 Plant-Animal Interactions

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; or BIO 436. The theories, evolutionary and ecological patterns, and major current topics in plant-animal interactions. This course encourages independence in learning, synthesizing, and communicating science via discussions and presentations. Topics are flexible and guided by student interests. May be taught concurrently with BIO 504. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 504 and BIO 604.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Spring
BIO 605 Human Nature

Recommended Prerequisite: general biology with evolution; genetics; college algebra; and introductory psychology. A survey of current biological research on the behavioral, psychological, and cognitive dimensions of human biology. This course emphasizes the evolution and function of human social behaviors and value systems, but also addresses the genetics of human psychological diversity, the genetics of human-ape divergence, and the neurobiology of human cognition. May be taught concurrently with BIO 505. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 505 and BIO 605.
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3 3 0 Fall
BIO 608 Environmental Microbiology

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology. The study of the ecology of microorganisms and the applied use of microorganisms by man in the environment. Laboratory will emphasize current methods used in the field of environmental microbiology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 508. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 508 and BIO 608.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Fall
BIO 609 Stream Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and one year of college chemistry. The interdisciplinary study of running waters, including study of the physical and chemical environment, trophic interactions, nutrient cycling, and the multiple impacts of humans on modifying these systems. Lectures, group discussion of readings, and laboratory and field exercises. One all-day Saturday field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 509. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 509 and BIO 609.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 3 Spring
BIO 611 Immunology

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology or molecular/cellular biology. A study of the immune system with emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions, allergy, transplant rejection, cancer surveillance, and autoimmune disease. Laboratory emphasis on techniques used to address research and diagnostic problems. May be taught concurrently with BIO 511. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 511 and BIO 611.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 2 Fall
BIO 613 Industrial Microbiology

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of industrial and applied microbiology. The industrial production of proteins, metabolites, polymers, biocides, and vaccines will be discussed in addition to biotransformations and environmental applications. Production improvement strategies that employ both physical and modern molecular techniques will be introduced. Laboratory will emphasize the selection of industrially important microorganisms, the theory and operation of a fermentor for the production of proteins, antibiotics, and steroids, use of analytical equipment for monitoring product formation, enzymes analysis, downstream processing, and bio-reactor construction and design. May be taught concurrently with BIO 512. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 512 and BIO 613.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring
BIO 616 Evolution

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course; and college algebra or pre-calculus mathematics course. A survey of modern evolutionary biology, including the evidence that supports the theory of evolution, the natural processes that cause evolution, patterns and mechanisms of speciation, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships. May be taught concurrently with BIO 515. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 515 and BIO 616.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 617 Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course and organic chemistry course. Physiology and anatomy of microorganisms including adaptive responses to environmental changes and microbial metabolic diversity will be discussed. Laboratory will emphasize selective isolation and identification of microorganisms, the growth dynamics of microorganisms, and responses by microorganisms to environmental changes. May be taught concurrently with BIO 517. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 517 and BIO 617.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 2 4 Fall
BIO 618 Regulatory Mechanisms

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics, molecular/cellular biology, microbiology, or biochemistry. The regulation of gene expression and protein/enzyme activity in prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses. A content-based lecture and discussion course utilizing both textbook and primary literature. May be taught concurrently with BIO 518. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 518 and BIO 618.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 2 Spring
BIO 620 Pathogenic Microbiology

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course. Fundamental principles of pathogenic microbiology; transmission, infection and control of the pathogen. May be taught concurrently with BIO 520. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 520 and BIO 620.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Spring
BIO 621 Marine Science for Teachers I

Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course. A course designed to introduce students, particularly inservice teachers, to the study of marine science and to promote the teaching of marine biology at all grade levels. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 521. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 521 and BIO 621.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 0 Summer
BIO 623 Marine Science for Teachers I Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 621.
Laboratory portion of BIO 621. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 522. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 522 and BIO 623.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1 0 2 Summer
BIO 627 Field Biology

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Field work during an extended field trip to a specific region of North America to familiarize the student with the flora and/or fauna of that region. Course is scheduled irregularly during academic breaks and may be preceded by several lectures in preparation for the trip. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with a maximum of three hours to be applied to the major in biology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 527. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 527 and BIO 627.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1-4 Upon demand
BIO 629 Aquatic Botany

Recommended Prerequisite: introductory biology sequence. The structure, function, ecological significance, and diversity of algae and plants that occur in permanently or seasonally wet environments. Emphasis will be placed on their role in aquatic systems, strategies for coping in their watery environments, physiological characteristics, and control methods. May be taught concurrently with BIO 530. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 530 and BIO 629.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring
BIO 632 Principles of Fisheries Management

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology or wildlife management course. Life history, population ecology, and management of exploited freshwater and marine species. Scientific sampling and analysis of fishery populations. Characterization, history, and management principles for representative commercial and recreational fisheries. May be taught concurrently with BIO 532. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 532 and BIO 632.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring
BIO 633 Wetland Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and one year of college chemistry. The composition, structure, function, and importance of wetland ecosystems. Comparisons of different wetland types, hydrology, nutrient cycles, plants and animals and their adaptations, and conservation strategies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 533. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 533 and BIO 633.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 3 Upon demand
BIO 635 Coastal Vegetation Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 641.
Laboratory portion of BIO 641. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 535. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 535 and BIO 635.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1 0 2 Summer
BIO 636 Plant Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course. The dynamics, structure, and distribution of plant populations and communities, with emphasis on interactions among plants, plants and other organisms, and plants and ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis on experimental studies in the greenhouse and field. Weekend field trip is required. BIO 436 may be taught concurrently with BIO 636. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 436 and BIO 636.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 2 4 Fall
BIO 637 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology

Prerequisite: permission of advisor or department head.
Recommended Prerequisite: general biology II, plant taxonomy, ecology and plant physiology course. A study with emphasis on the botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plant identification, composition, structure, distribution, and development of coastal marshes. Biological and physical interrelationships. Primary productivity and relation of marshes to estuaries and associated fauna. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 537. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 537 and BIO 637.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 0 Summer
BIO 638 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 637.
Laboratory portion of BIO 637. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 538. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 538 and BIO 638.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 0 4 Summer
BIO 639 Biogeography

Recommended Prerequisite: general biology I and II courses. Study of patterns of distribution of organisms in space and in time. May be taught concurrently with BIO 539. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 539 and BIO 639.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Fall
BIO 640 Applications of Molecular Markers

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course. Introduction to the use of molecular markers in biological research. Topics covered include methods for identifying genetic variation at the molecular level and their applications to gene discovery, gene mapping, phylogenetics, forensics, conservation biology, and research in ecology and evolution. Students will complete research projects using one or more of the techniques learned. May be taught concurrently with BIO 540. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 540 and BIO 640.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 2 4 Fall (odd-numbered years)
BIO 641 Coastal Vegetation

Prerequisite: 10 hours of biology and permission of advisor or department head.
Recommended Prerequisite: general biology I and II courses. A broad study of the general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on local examples. Vegetational composition, variation, succession, climax, and distribution. Includes aerial techniques, plant identification, delineation of vegetational types and mapping. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 534. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 534 and BIO 641.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 0 Summer
BIO 644 Plant Physiology

Recommended Prerequisite: organic chemistry course. Basic chemical and physical principles of plant function considering water relationships, nutrient transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and phytohormones. May be taught concurrently with BIO 544. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 544 and BIO 644.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 2 Upon demand
BIO 647 Water Resources

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 122 or GLG 110 or GLG 171 or GRY 142. An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with GLG 647. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 647 and GLG 647. May be taught concurrently with BIO 547. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and BIO 647.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Spring
BIO 650 Statistical Methods for Biologists

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course and pre-calculus mathematics course. Scientific methodology, experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation applied to biological questions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 550. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 550 and BIO 650.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Fall, Spring
BIO 651 Experimental Design for Biologists

Recommended Prerequisite: statistics course. The design and analysis of biological experiments, with an emphasis on the choice and interpretation of inferential statistics. Topics covered include causal inference, statistical power, general linear models, and repeated measures designs. The use of computer software to analyze real data sets from the biological literature is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 551. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 551 and BIO 651.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 2 Spring
BIO 654 Marine Ichthyology

Prerequisite: 16 hours of biology and permission of advisor or department head.
Recommended Prerequisite: General Biology I and II, Genetics and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. This course provides the student with a strong general background in the biology of marine fishes. Emphasis placed on the principles involved in the classification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine fishes. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 555. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 555 and BIO 654.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Summer
BIO 655 Developmental Biology

Recommended Prerequisite: cell biology course. An in-depth study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the development of vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. Lectures will emphasize fertilization, morphogenesis, differentiation, induction, regeneration, and neoplasia. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques utilized by developmental biologists. Review of current literature and poster presentations will be required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 355. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 355 and BIO 655.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 2 Spring
BIO 656 Marine Ichthyology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 654.
Laboratory portion of BIO 654. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 556. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 556 and BIO 656.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 0 6 Summer
BIO 657 Marine Fisheries Management

Prerequisite: permission of instructor; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 658.
A course designed to familiarize students with practical marine fisheries management problems in today's real world. Covers the international and local, economic, social, legal, and political, as well as biological factors that are considered in decisions directed toward achieving optimum sustainable yield from marine resources. The history of management schemes, sources of information, current status of fishing technology, management methods, legal problems and educational needs are explored. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 557. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 557 and BIO 657.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 0 Summer
BIO 658 Marine Fisheries Management Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 657.
Laboratory portion of BIO 657. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 558. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 558 and BIO 658.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 0 4 Summer
BIO 659 Population Genetics and Evolutionary Mechanisms

Recommended Prerequisite: evolution course and statistics course. The theory of genetic variation in populations, with emphasis on quantitative description of the mechanisms of biological evolution. May be taught concurrently with BIO 560. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 560 and BIO 659.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Upon demand
BIO 661 Environmental Issues Education and Interpretation

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Discussion of environmental issues, practical experiences in teaching environmental concepts, and awareness of environmental resource materials for the formal and nonformal educational setting. May be taught concurrently with BIO 561. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 561 and BIO 661
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 2 Upon demand
BIO 662 Limnology

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and one year of college chemistry. Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs. Laboratory includes mapping, lake models, water chemistry, and surveys of diversity and abundance. Two all-day Saturday labs required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 562. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 562 and BIO 662.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 2 4 Fall
BIO 663 Population Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and pre-calculus mathematics course. Discussion of factors controlling the distribution and abundance of populations. Quantitative description of population dynamics is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 563. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 563 and BIO 663.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring (even-numbered years)
BIO 664 Ozarks Natural Communities

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. Examination of forests, glades, and aquatic habitats with focus on environmental issues in the Ozarks. Integration into formal and non-formal educational settings will be covered. May be taught at the Bull Shoals Field Station. May be taught concurrently with BIO 564. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 564 and BIO 664.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 2 Upon demand
BIO 665 Marine Ecology

Prerequisite: 16 hours of biology and permission of advisor or department head.
Recommended Prerequisite: General Biology I and II. A consideration of the relationship of marine organisms to their environment includes the effects of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration, currents, and food on the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 566 required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 565. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 565 and BIO 665.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Summer
BIO 666 Marine Ecology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 665.
Laboratory portion of BIO 665. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 566. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 566 and BIO 666.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 0 4 Summer
BIO 668 Physiological Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and general physiology or plant physiology or human physiology course. Physiological adaptations of plants and animals to environmentally stressful conditions and to ecological/evolutionary pressures. May be taught concurrently with BIO 567. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 567 and BIO 668.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 4 0 Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 671 Comparative Animal Physiology

Recommended Prerequisite: general physiology or human physiology course. Organ/system function in a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. May be taught concurrently with BIO 571. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 571 and BIO 671.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 3 Spring (odd-numbered years)
BIO 673 Ornithology

Prerequisite: 12 hours of biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of birds; emphasis on Missouri forms. Early morning field trips required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 573. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 573 and BIO 673.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring
BIO 674 Aquatic Entomology

Aquatic insects, ecology and taxonomy with emphasis on field applications. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 574. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 574 and BIO 674.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 1 3 Upon demand
BIO 675 Ichthyology

Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of fish with emphasis on Missouri forms. May be taught concurrently with BIO 575. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 575 and BIO 675.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Fall
BIO 676 Herpetology

Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 576. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 576 and BIO 676.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Spring
BIO 677 Mammalogy

Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of mammals with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 577. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 577 and BIO 677.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Fall
BIO 678 Behavioral Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and statistics course. Fundamental principles of animal behavior with an emphasis on the study of the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence behavior. May be taught concurrently with BIO 578. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 578 and BIO 678.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 3 2 Spring
BIO 679 Conservation Biology

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course and ecology course. An in-depth examination of the science of conservation from a biological perspective, with an examination of ethical and legal aspects of conservation. May be taught concurrently with BIO 579. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 579 and BIO 679.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Upon demand
BIO 680 Vertebrate Anatomy and Evolution

Vertebrate gross anatomy. Phylogeny and present status of organ systems in vertebrates. May be taught concurrently with BIO 380. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 380 and BIO 680.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 0 Fall
BIO 685 Marine Conservation

An overview of current issues related to the conservation and management of marine organisms, with emphasis on marine species and habitats exploited or endangered by human actions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 685. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 485 and BIO 685.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Fall, Summer
BIO 686 Fish Ecology

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and ichthyology course. The biology of fishes in relation to environmental conditions at the individual, population, and community levels. May be taught concurrently with BIO 584. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 584 and BIO 686.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Upon demand
BIO 687 Marine Invertebrate Zoology

Prerequisite: 16 hours in biology; and concurrent enrollment in BIO 688.
A concentrated study of the free-living marine and estuarine invertebrates of Mississippi Sound and adjacent bayous, salt marshes, barrier islands, and the nearshore continental shelf of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Course emphasizes structure, classification, phylogenetic relationships, larval development, functional processes, and ecological aspects of Gulf of Mexico invertebrates and their natural assemblages. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students may be asked to conduct independent, short-term research projects during the course. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 587. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 587 and BIO 687.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Summer
BIO 688 Marine Invertebrate Zoology Lab

Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in BIO 687.
Laboratory portion of BIO 687. May be taught concurrently with BIO 588. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 588 and BIO 688.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 0 6 Summer
BIO 689 Game Management

Recommended Prerequisite: wildlife management course. Management of game birds and mammals for recreational utilization. May be taught concurrently with BIO 589. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 589 and BIO 689.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Upon demand
BIO 697 Topics in Biology

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
A variable content course to provide for the offering of selected topics in biology on a one time or first-time basis. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 597. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 597 and BIO 697.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1-4 Upon demand
BIO 710 Topics in Microbial Physiology

Topics of interest in microbial physiology will be discussed. These may include, cell structure, energy production, fermentation, nitrogen metabolism, protein and nucleic acid syntheses, regulation of gene expression, and dynamics of cell growth. Lecture will supplement discussion sessions.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Upon demand
BIO 712 Advanced Immunology

Recommended Prerequisite: immunology course. Cellular aspects of the immune system.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 0 Spring
BIO 725 Advanced Limnology

Recommended Prerequisite: limnology course. Advanced concepts of biological, chemical and physical limnology. Recent symposia, reviews, and primary literature are discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 562. Advanced concepts of biological, chemical and physical limnology. Recent symposia, reviews, and primary literature are discussed.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 0 Upon demand
BIO 726 Advanced Limnology Methods

Recommended Prerequisite: limnology course. Research and practical application of modern limnological methods are taught.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 0 4 Upon demand
BIO 728 Recent Advances in Biology

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Selected topics in biology to be discussed using original literature as the focal point. Variable content course. May be repeated when topic varies.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1 0 2 Fall, Spring
BIO 730 Advanced Topics in Biology

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Individual study in biology; may include literature, field and/or laboratory work. May be repeated.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1-4 Fall, Spring
BIO 734 Advanced Plant Taxonomy

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Philosophy and principles of modern taxonomic procedures.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
4 2 4 Upon demand
BIO 755 Advanced Developmental Biology

Recommended Prerequisite: developmental biology course. This course delves deeper into topics introduced in BIO 355 and 655, and will explore other subjects not previously covered. Topics discussed may include, but are not limited to, fertilization (how do sperm and eggs mature, and how does fertilization occur?), organ size determination (what controls the size and correct proportions of organs during development), organ/embryo patterning (how does an embryo know which side will become the left and which will become the right?), organogenesis (how is a branching pattern created in developing blood vessels?), ecological developmental biology (how does climate change affect development of an organism?), and evolutionary developmental biology (how do cavefish develop without eyes, despite their eye bearing ancestors?).
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 3 0 Fall
BIO 760 Topics in Teaching Biology

Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Biological concepts, information, practical experiences, and use of resource materials in the elementary and secondary classroom. Variable content course. May be repeated when topic varies.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1-3 Upon demand
BIO 767 Advanced Vertebrate Zoology

Evolutionary relationships of living and extinct vertebrates; analysis of geographic distribution and adaptive radiation. Includes field/lab experiences to be arranged.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
3 2 2 Upon demand
BIO 790 Degree Paper

Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Extensive paper on selected topics. Exclusively satisfies requirements for non-thesis option, which also requires one BIO 790 paper to be presented orally to the department. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 0 Upon demand
BIO 794 Scientific Writing

Organization, content, and style in scientific writing. Includes discussion of literature searching, study design, proposal writing, figure preparation, revision, the publication process, and oral presentation. Recommended for research students in biology.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
2 2 1 Fall
BIO 796 Science Internship

Completion of an internship project (80 hours/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1-6 Fall, Spring, Summer
BIO 798 Research

Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Supervised research in special biology areas. May be repeated, but no more than six hours may be counted towards the MS degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1-6 Upon demand
BIO 799 Thesis

Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
Independent study connected with preparation of thesis. May be repeated, but no more than six hours may be counted towards the MS degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Credit hours Lecture contact hours Lab contact hours Typically offered
1-6 Upon demand

Biology (BIO) courses

BIO 100 Biological Science for Educators

BIO 101 Biology in Your World

BIO 102 Principles of Biological Science

BIO 111 Laboratory for Biology in Your World

BIO 121 General Biology I

BIO 122 General Biology II

BIO 197 Selected Topics in Biology

BIO 205 Life Science for Middle School

BIO 210 Elements of Microbiology

BIO 212 Elements of Microbiology

BIO 213 Elements of Microbiology Laboratory

BIO 235 Genetics

BIO 236 Genetics Laboratory

BIO 300 Service-Learning in Biology

BIO 302 Biology Seminar

BIO 310 Microbiology

BIO 312 Microbiology

BIO 313 Microbiology Laboratory

BIO 320 Cellular and Molecular Biology

BIO 334 Plant Taxonomy

BIO 339 Identification of Woody Plants

BIO 355 Developmental Biology

BIO 361 General Physiology

BIO 367 General Ecology

BIO 368 General Ecology Lab

BIO 370 Invertebrate Zoology

BIO 371 Introduction to Entomology

BIO 373 Principles of Wildlife Management

BIO 377 Marine Science II: Marine Biology

BIO 378 Marine Science II: Marine Biology Lab

BIO 380 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

BIO 398 Laboratory Internship in Biology

BIO 399 Cooperative Education in Biology

BIO 436 Plant Ecology

BIO 485 Marine Conservation

BIO 492 Biology Program Assessment

BIO 494 Senior Seminar

BIO 498 Honors Senior Project

BIO 499 Undergraduate Research

BIO 501 Natural History Museum Techniques

BIO 502 Sustainability Science in Practice

BIO 504 Plant-Animal Interactions

BIO 505 Human Nature

BIO 508 Environmental Microbiology

BIO 509 Stream Ecology

BIO 511 Immunology

BIO 512 Industrial Microbiology

BIO 515 Evolution

BIO 517 Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

BIO 518 Regulatory Mechanisms

BIO 520 Pathogenic Microbiology

BIO 521 Marine Science for Teachers I

BIO 522 Marine Science for Teachers I Lab

BIO 527 Field Biology

BIO 530 Aquatic Botany

BIO 532 Principles of Fisheries Management

BIO 533 Wetland Ecology

BIO 534 Coastal Vegetation

BIO 535 Coastal Vegetation Lab

BIO 537 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology

BIO 538 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Lab

BIO 539 Biogeography

BIO 540 Applications of Molecular Markers

BIO 544 Plant Physiology

BIO 547 Water Resources

BIO 550 Statistical Methods for Biologists

BIO 551 Experimental Design for Biologists

BIO 555 Marine Ichthyology

BIO 556 Marine Ichthyology Lab

BIO 557 Marine Fisheries Management

BIO 558 Marine Fisheries Management Lab

BIO 560 Population Genetics and Evolutionary Mechanisms

BIO 561 Environmental Issues Education and Interpretation

BIO 562 Limnology

BIO 563 Population Ecology

BIO 564 Ozarks Natural Communities

BIO 565 Marine Ecology

BIO 566 Marine Ecology Lab