Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BGES)

SPRING 2009 COURSE OFFERINGS

Biology undergraduate courses

Biology graduate courses

Environmental Science courses

Geology courses

critical dates for registration and final exam schedule

New / Special Courses for Spring Semester:

CELEBRATING DARWIN'S CENTENNIAL

• BIO 684 / 884 Research Seminar (1-0-1).
  Section 1: 3:00pm - 14:00pm F. Dr. Shukla. The topic is "Cellular and Molecular Biology ."--Invited speakers presenting current research
  Section 12:00pm -1:00pm F. Dr. Krebs. The topic is "Ecology and Environmental Science."--Invited speakers presenting topics related to Darwin's centennial year
• BIO 688 / 888 Graduate Seminar (1-0-1).
  Section 50: 3:00pm - 3:50pm Th. Dr. Lindmark. The topic is "Cell organelles."
  Section 51: 12:00pm - 1:00pm W. Dr. Boerner. The topic is "Current Research in Molecular Biology."
  Section 951: 6:00pm - 6:50pm Th. Dr. Smith. The topic is "Mammalian Genetics."--at CCF
• GEO 124 Beyond Google Earth (3-1-4).
  Section 50: 4:00pm-5:50pm TTh, 6:00pm-10:00pm T Dr. Wentworth
  Overview of the imagery and other tools used by geospatial scientists to evaluate the resources and limitations of the earth's surface. Geographic Positioning Systems, Aerial Photography, Satellite Imagery, and Geographic Information Systems and their applications will be discussed. Laboratory exercises will provide hands-on experience with these technologies and with the techniques used to extract information and understanding from raw geospatial data
• BIO 400 Orientation for Medical Technology Students (1-0-1). Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Technology Major.
  Section 50: 7:00pm-7:50pm W Dr. Hovan
  Pre-clinical orientation; general aspects of the hospital training program; concept of the medical technologist as a member of the health-care delivery team; lectures by education coordinators of hospital schools; visits to hospital clinical laboratories.
• BIO 390 Writing in Biology I (2-0-2). Prerequisite: A declared Biology major.
  Section 1: 11:00am - 11:50am. MW. Dr. Gates .
• BIO 391 Writing in Biology II (1-0-1). Prerequisite: BIO 390 and a declared Biology major.
  Section 1: 11:00am - 11:50am. MW. Dr. Gates .
• BIO 418 / 518 / 718 Histology (3-0-3). Prerequisites: BIO 308 Corequisite: BIO 419 /519 / 719 .
  Section 1: 10:00am - 11:15am TTh. Dr. Sam-Yellowe..
• BIO 419 / 519 / 719 Histology Laboratory (0-2-1). Prerequisites: BIO 308 Corequisite: BIO 418 /518 / 718 .
  Section 1: 2:00pm - 3:50pm T. Dr. Sam-Yellowe.
• BIO 492 / 495 Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisites: Senior standing and major in biology.
  Section 1: 1:30pm - 2:20am M. Dr. Dean. The topic is "Neuroeconomics: the neuroscience of decision-making."
• BIO 492 / 495 Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisites: Senior standing and major in biology.
  Section 1: 5:00pm - 5:50am W. Dr. Mazumder. The topic is "TBA"
• BIO 493 / 593 Special Topics (3-0-3). Prerequisites: Senior standing and major in biology.
  Section 1: 9:00am - 11:50amTTh. Dr. Lindmark. The topic is "Advanced microbiology "
• BIO 672 / 872 Advances in Molecular Biology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Permission of graduate committee.
  Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:15pm MW Dr. Komar. The topic is "Techniques ."
  In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in molecular biology. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
• BIO 672 / 872 Advances in Molecular Biology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Permission of graduate committee.
  Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:15pm TTh Dr. Mazumder. The topic is "RNA world ."
  In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in molecular biology. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
• EVS 380 / 580 Earth System Science for Middle School Teachers (3-4-5). Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle school licensure or practicing teachers. No credit towards environmental science major.
  Section 50: 6:15pm - 8:35pm, MW. Staff.

BIOLOGY undergraduate courses

Note: The 100-level biology courses are intended primarily for non-science majors.

• Courses approved for GenEd08: BIO 100, 102, 104, 106/107, 108/109; BIO 200/201; BIO 202/203; EVS 206; GEO 100/101; GEO 124; SCI 220; WAC 390/391
• BIO 107 may be combined with BIO 106 to partially satisfy the University's requirement for GenEd08: Natural Science
• BIO 107 may be combined with BIO 102, 106, or 168 to partially satisfy the University's requirement for old GenEd: Natural Science with Laboratory.
• •BIO 109 may be combined with BIO 100, 108, 110, or 112 to partially satisfy the University's requirement for old GenEd Natural Science with Laboratory.

Courses with "Human" in their title discuss biological principles using humans as the main illustrative example.

BIO 100 The Living World (3-0-3).
Section 1: 10:00am - 11:15am TTh. CSU Staff .
An introduction to the biology of all major groups of living things, including microbial, unicellular, and parasitic organisms, as well as multicellular plants, animals and fungi. The fundamental concepts of evolutionary and functional biology will be introduced through a systematic survey of the varieties of life. Natural Science (old GenEd). BIO 109 may be combined with BIO 100 to partially satisfy the requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 102 Human Genetics, Reproduction, and Development
Section 50: 5:30pm - 6:45:pm. MW. Staff. Genetics and development of humans including application of genetic technology to humans. Natural Science (old GenEd). BIO 107 may be combined with BIO 102 to partially satisfy the requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 106 Human Biology in Health and Disease (3-0-3).
Section 1: 11:00am - 11:50pm MWF. Staff.
Section 2: 10:00am - 11:15am TTh. Staff.
Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:15pm TTh. Staff.
Section 51: 4:00pm-5:15pm MW. Staff
Section 52: 2:30pm-3:45pm TTH Dr. Kalafatis
Section 480: 8:00am - 10:50am Sat. Dr. Boerner.
Section 951: 4:30pm-5:45pm TTH Staff-East Ctr
Introduction to biological principles. Discussion of cell structure, cell function, and physiology of digestion, circulation, excretion, and coordination in normal and disease states. GenEd08/ old GenEd Natural Science. BIO 107 may be combined with BIO 106 to partially satisfy the requirement for GenEd08: Natural Science.

BIO 107 Human Biology Laboratory (0-2-1). BIO 107 is a one-credit course. Each section meets for a 110 minute laboratory session. The two sessions meet either the same day or different days, depending on the section number.
Section 1: 8:45am-10:35am W Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 2: 8:45am-10:35am W Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 3: 1:30pm-3:20pm W Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 4: 1:30pm-3:20pm W Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 5: 11:00am-12:50pm W Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 6: 11:00am-12:50pm W Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Section 7: 10:30am-12:20pm TH Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 9: 8:00am-9:50am T Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 10: 8:00am-9:50am T Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 11: 8:00am-9:50am TH Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Section 12: 8:00am-9:50am TH Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Section 13: 2:00pm-3:50pm T Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Section 14: 1:00pm-2:50pm TH Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Section 50: 6:30pm - 8:20pm W Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 51: 6:30pm - 8:20pm T Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 480: 12:30pm-2:20pm S Dr. Lindmark/Staff
Laboratory study of diverse aspects of human biology. Topics include cell structure and function, human anatomy, physiology, disease, genetics, reproduction, development, and aging. GenEd08/ old GenEd Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 108 Environmental Ecology (3-0-3).
Section 1: 1:00pm - 2:15pm TTh. Dr. Corbett
Concepts of ecology as they relate to environmental problems in today's world. GenEd08. Natural Science (old GenEd). BIO 109 may be combined with BIO 108 to partially satisfy the requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 109 Biological Diversity Laboratory (1-2-2).
Section 1: 9:00am - 9:50am T & 8:00am - 9:50am Th. Dr. Gibson / Staff .
Section 2: 1:00pm - 1:50pm T & 1:00pm - 2:50pm Th. Dr. Gibson / Staff .
Laboratory study of past and present biological diversity, the importance and value of diversity, and the threats posed by human populations to the maintenance of biological diversity. Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 110 Plants and Civilization (3-0-3).
Section 1: 12:15pm - 1:05pm MWF. Dr. Corbett.
The nature and uses of plants; the effects of plants on civilization and vice versa. Natural Science (old GenEd). BIO 109 may be combined with BIO 110 to partially satisfy the requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.

Note: Courses numbered 200 and above are intended primarily for Biology majors, Health Science majors, Nursing majors, and other science majors. Courses numbered 260 to 272 do not fulfill the requirements for any biology major.

BIO 200 Introductory Biology 1 (3-0-3). Corequisite: BIO 201
Section 1: 8:30am-9:20am MWF Dr. Gates & Dr. Modney

BIO 201 Introductory Biology Laboratory 1 (0-2-1) Corequisite: BIO 200
Section 1: 11:00am-12;50pm M Dr. Gibson
Section 2: 1:00pm-2:50pm M Dr. Gibson
Section 3: 3:00pm-4:50pm M Dr. Gibson

BIO 202 Introductory Biology II (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 200. Corequisite: BIO 203.
Section 1: 11:00am - 11:50am MWF. Drs. Gibson & Modney .
Section 50: 6:00pm - 7:15pm MW. Drs. Gibson & Modney .
An introduction to modern biology including a survey of biological diversity, anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, principles of ecology, and human impact on ecosystems. Natural Science.

BIO 203 Introductory Biology Laboratory II (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 202.
Section 1: 9:00am - 10:50am W. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 2: 12:00pm - 1:50pm W. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 3: 2:00pm - 3:50pm W. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 4: 9:00am - 10:50am F. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 5: 2:00pm-3:50pm Th Dr. Gibson/Staff
Section 50: 4:00pm-5:50pm W Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 51: 7:30pm - 9:20pm W. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 202. Natural Science Laboratory.

------Courses numbered 260 to 272 do not fulfill the requirements for any biology major.------

BIO 264 Introductory Microbiology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Upper-level high school biology or BI0 101. Corequisite: BIO 265.
Section 1: 8:30am - 9:20am MWF. Dr. Lindmark
Principles of microbiology, and immunology, including pathogenic microorganisms, and viruses. Natural Science.

BIO 265 Introductory Microbiology Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 264.
Section 1: 9:30am - 11:20am M. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 2: 11:30am - 1:20pm M. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 3: 9:30am - 11:20am W. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 4: 11:30am - 1:20pm W. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 264. Natural Science Laboratory.

BIO 268 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 266. Corequisite BIO 269.
Section 1: 10:00am - 11:15am TTh. Dr. Gibson
Section 50: 6:30pm - 7:45pm TTh. Dr. Kondratov
Continuation of BIO 266. Systems approach to human anatomy and physiology. Natural Science.

BIO 269 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 268.
Section 1: 9:00am - 9:50am TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 2: 1:00pm - 1:50pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 3: 3:00pm - 3:50pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 4: 12:00pm - 12:50pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 50: 4:00pm - 4:50pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 51: 5:30pm - 6:20pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 268. Natural Science Laboratory.

------Courses numbered 260 to 272 do not fulfill the requirements for any biology major.------

BIO 304 Population Biology & Evolution (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 200 & 202. Corequisite: BIO 305
Section 1: 11:00am-11:50am MWF Staff
Population genetics, evolutionary processes, population ecology, and biogeography.

BIO 305 Population Biology & Evolution Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 304
Section 1: 9:00am-10:50am W Staff
Section 2: 12:00pm-1:50pm W Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 304

BIO 306 Biochem & Molecular Biology (4-0-4). Prerequisite: BIO 200, 202, and CHM 331.
Section 1: 2:00pm-3:50pm TTh Dr. van Keulen
Discussion of the essential concepts underlying biochemistry. Topics include chemical concepts, structure of biological molecules, catalysis, metabolic regulation, and molecular genetics.

BIO 310 Genetics (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 200 & 202 or permission of instructor
Section 50: 5:30pm-6:45pm MW Dr. Boerner
Principles of transmission and molecular genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with emphasis on classical and molecular analysis techniques and their interpretation.

BIO 311 Genetics Recitation (0-2-1) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 310
Section 50: 7:00pm-8:50pm W Dr. Boerner/Staff
Section 51: 7:00pm-8:50pm W Dr. Boerner/Staff
Problem solving, demonstrations, and special projects with emphasis on databases and Web tools for genetic and bioinformatic analyses

BIO 390 Writing in Biology 1 (1-0-1) Prerequisite: A declared Biology major.
Section 1: 11:00am-11:50am MW Dr. Gates
This course is designed to develop the writing and oral presentation skills of students through assigned projects and in-class activities. Students will write conceptual (review or theoretical) papers according to a standard format. A substantial written report is one of the requirements. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a 300- or 400-level content-based biology course. Prior to registering for BIO 390, students must obtain a written agreement from the content course instructor indicating willingness to serve as a grader of the required written report. The content course instructor, in consultation with the student, will determine the topic of the written report. Writing.

BIO 391 Writing in Biology II (1-0-1). Prerequisite: BIO 390 and a declared Biology major.
Section 1: 11:00am-11:50am MW Dr. Gates
Students will write conceptual (review or theoretical) papers according to a standard format and give in-class oral presentations. A substantial written report is one of the requirements. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a 300- or 400-level content-based biology course. Prior to registering for BIO 391 students must obtain a written agreement from the content course instructor indicating willingness to serve as a grader of the required written report. The content course instructor, in consultation with the student, will determine the topic of the written report. May be repeated with change in title of the content course. Writing.

BIO 400 Orientation for Medical Technology Students (1-0-1). Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Technology Major.
Section 50: 7:00pm-7:50pm W Dr. Hovan
Pre-clinical orientation; general aspects of the hospital training program; concept of the medical technologist as a member of the health-care delivery team; lectures by education coordinators of hospital schools; visits to hospital clinical laboratories.

BIO 414 Parasitology (2-0-2). Prerequisite: BIO 302. Corequisite: BIO 415.
Section 1: 12:30pm-1:45pm TTh Dr. Sam-Yellowe
A basic course primarily designed for biology majors who desire an understanding of animal parasitology, including ecology, life histories, and host-parasite relationships

BIO 415 Parasitology Lab (0-4-2). Corerequisite: BIO 414
Section 1: 2:00pm-3:50pm Th Dr. Sam-Yellowe
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 414.

BIO 418 Histology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 308. Corequisite: BIO 419.
Section 1: 10:00am-11:15am TTh Dr. Sam-Yellowe
Structure of mammalian cells, tissues, and organs, with emphasis on relationships of structure and function.

BIO 419 Histology Lab (0-2-1). Corerequisite: BIO 418
Section 1: 2:00pm-3:50pm T Dr. Sam-Yellowe
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 418.

BIO 422 Vertebrate Physiology (3-0-3). Prerequisites: BIO 302 and chemistry and physics sequences for student's major. Corequisite: BIO 423.
BIO 422 Section 50: 6:00pm - 7:15pm MW. Staff.
Physiology of major organ systems of vertebrates, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology. Students may not take both BIO 422 and BIO 424 for credit.

BIO 423 Vertebrate Physiology Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 422.
BIO 423 Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:50pm M. Staff
BIO 423 Section 51: 7:30pm - 9:20pm M. Staff
Exercises that emphasize modern methods of physiological measurement, and the analysis and presentation of physiological data.

BIO 435 Techniques in Molecular Biology (1-6-4). Prerequisites: BIO 308.
Section 1: 8:30am - 11:50am TTh. Dr. van Keulen / Staff
A lecture/laboratory course in fundamentals of modern biotechnology with emphasis on the techniques and procedures of molecular biology. Students will work together to complete a project.

BIO 453 Field Experience in Ecology & Conservation (variable 1 to 6). Prerequisite: BIO 300, 302, and 304
Section 980: TBA Dr. Walton
This course will examine principles of ecology and conservation biology through field research in a natural setting. Students will participate in research projects emphasizing analyses of biodiversity, population demography, species interactions, or behavior. Following preparatory sessions at Cleveland State University, the class will travel to off-campus field sites for the balance of the course. Living conditions may be primitive in the field and international travel may be required. May be repeated for credit for a total of 8 credit hours. See semester course schedule and contact the biology off (216-687-2440).

BIO 454 Ecology (3-0-3). Prerequisites: BIO 300 or 302, and 304. Corequisites: BIO 455.
Section 1: 1:00pm-1:50pm TTh Dr. Walton
Study of interactions of organisms withs their environment, including growth and regulation of populations, energentics of organisms and ecosystems, life-history evolution, and community ecology.

BIO 455 Ecology Laboratory (0-4-2). Prerequisite: BIO 454
Section 1: 2:00pm-3:50pm TTh Dr. Walton
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 454. The laboratory includes a few one-day field trips on weekends.

BIO 490 Honors Research (1 or 2). Prerequisite: Honors degree status.
Section 1: TBA. Dr. Modney.
Section 2: TBA. Dr. Modney.
Supervised research in a faculty member's laboratory on a project approved by the Honors Program Committee. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 491 Honors Thesis and Defense (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Honors degree status.
Section 1: TBA.. Dr. Modney.
Written report on honors research project and a public defense of the thesis before a faculty committee. Writing.

BIO 492 Honors Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisite: Honors degree status.
Section 1: 1:30pm - 2:20pm M. Dr. Dean.The topic is ""Neuroeconomics: the neuroscience of decision-making."
Section 50: 5:00pm-5:50pm W. Dr. Mazumder.The topic is "TBA."
Oral reports on selected topics, including the honors research project. May be repeated for credit. Writing.

BIO 493 Special Topics in Biology (1-4-3). Prerequisite: Bio 417 or permission of instructor.
Section 1: 9:00am - 11:50am. TTh. Dr. Lindmark. Title: "Advanced Microbiology." May require some attendance outside scheduled hours.
In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in physiology. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 493 Special Topics in Biology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Section 50: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. T. Staff. Title: "Review for the Biology Praxis test."
Not for Biology major credit. For science teacher preparation.

BIO 495 Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisites: Senior standing and major in biology.
Section 1: 1:30pm - 2:20pm M. Dr. Dean.The topic is "Neuroeconomics: the neuroscience of decision-making."
Section 50: 5:00pm-5:50pm W. Dr. Mazumder.The topic is "TBA."
Presentation of student reports on topics of the instructor's choice. Writing.

BIO 496 Independent Study in Biology (0-4-2). Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, and permission of chairperson.
Section many: TBA. Dr. Modney.
Special problem or independent study course for undergraduate biology majors. May be repeated for credit. Writing.

BIO 497 Independent Study in Biology (0-8-4). Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, and permission of chairperson.
Section many: TBA. Dr. Modney.
Special problem or independent study course for undergraduate biology majors. May be repeated for credit. Writing.

BIO 499 Exit Evaluation (0-1-0). Prerequisites: Senior standing. Final exit examination and outcomes assessment evaluation required of all graduating seniors. Graded S/U.

BIOLOGY graduate courses

Courses numbered 500-600 are for students seeking the M.S. degree. Courses numbered 700-800 are for students seeking the Ph.D. degree who already have an M.S. degree or equivalent credit hours. Students enrolled in 700-800 courses are expected to make more substantial contributions to papers, presentations, projects, etc., and will be graded more stringently than students in 500-600 versions.

BIO 502/702 Graduate Orientation (1-0-1).
Section 1: 2:00pm-2:50pm F. Dr. van Keulen.
Topics include radiation safety, animal care and handling, and scientific ethics. Students must complete both orientation courses before graduation.

BIO 514/714 Parasitology (2-0-2).Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequistie BIO 515/715
Section 1: 1:00pm-3:00pm TTh Dr. Sam-Yellowe
A basic course in animal parasitology, including ecology, life histories, host-parasite relationships.

BIO 515/715 Parasitology Laboratory (0-4-2) . Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 514/714
Section 1: 2:30pm-4:20pm Th Dr. Sam-Yellowe/Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 514/714

BIO 518/718 Histology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 519/719.
Section 1: 10:00am-11:15am TTh Dr. Sam-Yellowe
Structure of mammalian cells, tissues, and organs with emphasis on relations of structure and function.

BIO 519/719 History Laboratory (0-2-1). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 518/718.
Section 1: 1:00pm-2:50pm T Dr. Sam-Yellowe
Laboratory study of mammalian cells, tissues, and organs with emphasis on relations of structure and function.

BIO 535 Techniques in Molecular Biology (1-6-4). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section 1: 8:30am-11:50am TTh Dr. van Keulen
A lecture/laboratory course in the fundamentals of modern biotechnology with emphasis on the techniques and procedures of molecular biology. Students work together to complete a project.

BIO 554/754 Ecology (2-0-2). Prerequisite: BIO 304 or equivalent. Corequisite: BIO 555/755
Section 1: 1:00pm-1:50pm TTh Dr. Walton
Study of interactions of organisms within their environment, including growth and regulation of populations, communities, energetics of organisms and ecosystems, life-history evolution, and systems ecology.

BIO 555/755 Ecology Laboratory (0-4-2). Prerequisite: BIO 304 or equivalent. Corequisite: BIO 554/754
Section 1: 2:00pm-3:50pm TTh Dr. Walton
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 554/754 and to provide field experience in ecology. The laboratory includes a few one-day field trips on weekends.

BIO 593 Special Topics in Biology (1-4-3). Prerequisite: Bio 417 or permission of instructor.
Section 1: 9:00am - 11:50am. TTh. Dr. Lindmark. Title: "Advanced Microbiology." May require some attendance outside scheduled hours.
In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in physiology. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 595 Environmental Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisite of instructor.
Section 50: 12:00pm-12:50pm Th Dr. Yuan/Staff
An interdisciplinary seminar addressing the scientific, technological, and policy aspects of environmental issues. Primarily of students seeking the M.S. degree in Environmental Science.

BIO 596/796 Independent Study in Biology (0-4-2). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Specialized study of a particular topic in biology.

BIO 597/797 Independent Study in Biology (0-8-4). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Specialized study of a particular topic in biology.

BIO 610/810 Molecular Biology and Genetics (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 504/704 or equivalent.
Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:15pm MW. Dr. Boerner/Dr. Li.
Structure and function of nucleic acids. Replication, modification, and recombination of DNA. Transcription, translation, and regulation of transcription and translation.

BIO 624/824 Foundations of Biomedical Physiology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BME doctoroal student status or permission of instructor.
Section 50: 4:30pm - 5:45pm TTh. Dr. Dean.
A graduate-level introduction providing a foundation for applied and basic research in human and mammalian physiology, including basic information and current active research.

BIO 672/872 Advances in Molecular Biology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: Permission of graduate committee.
Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:15pm. MW. Dr. Komar. Techniques
Section 51: 4:00pm - 5:15pm. TTh. Dr. Mazumder RNA World
In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in molecular biology. Topic varies with the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 684/884 Research Seminar (1-0-1).
Section 1: 3:00pm - 3:50pm. F. Dr. Shukla.
Section 2: 12:00pm-12:50pm. F. Dr. Krebs.
Weekly topics vary with instructor and guest speakers. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 688 Graduate Seminar (M.S.) (1-0-1).
Section 1: 3:00pm-3:50pm T. Dr. Lindmark.Cell organelles.
Section 950: 6:00pm-6:50pm.Th. CCF Staff. Dr. Smith Mammalian genetics.
Topic varies with instructor. May be repeated for credit. Offered every term.

BIO 690 Qualifying Examination (M.S.) (1-0-1). (Graded S, F, I) Prerequisite: Permission of graduate committee.
Section 1: TBA. Drs. Weyman and Komar.
Examinations in selected areas of biology. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 691 Laboratory Research (M.S.) (1-10). (Graded S, NS, F, T) Prerequisite: Written approval of graduate program director.
Section 1: TBA. Drs. Weyman and Komar
Research for students entering the program.

BIO 695 Research (M.S.) (1-10). (Graded S, NS, F, T) Prerequisite: Written approval of graduate committee and supervisory professor.
Section many: TBA. Drs. Moravec, Komar, and Weyman
Research for students with fewer than 32 credits earned.

BIO 888 Ph.D. Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisite: Ph.D. candidacy, or more than 32 credits, or the M.S. Degree.
Section 1: 3:00pm-3:50pm. M. Dr. Lindmark.Cellular Organelles.
Section 950: 6:00pm - 6:50pm. Th. CCF Staff. Dr. Smith Mammalian genetics
Topic varies with instructor. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 891 Laboratory Research (Ph.D.) (1-10). (Graded S, NS, F, T) Prerequisite: Written approval of graduate program director.
Section 1: TBA. Drs. Komar and Weyman.
Research for students entering the program.

BIO 895 Ph.D. Research (1-10). (Graded S, NS, F, T) Prerequisite: Written approval of graduate committee and supervisory professor.
Section 1: TBA. Drs. Komar and Weyman.
Section 901: TBA Drs. Moravec, Weyman, and Komar
Research for students with more than 32 credits earned, or the M.S. degree.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE courses

EVS 206 Introduction to Environmental Science (4-0-4).
Section 1: 1:30pm - 2:35pm. MWF. Dr. Yuan.
An introduction to the interlinkages of nature, with substantive materials from geology, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, anthropology, political sciences and many other areas. The role of humans as destroyers and conservationists in nature will be studied. Natural and human caused hazards and prevention will be investigated. Natural Science.

EVS 380 Earth System Science for Middle School Teachers (3-4-5). Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle school licensure. No credit towards environmental science major.
Section 50: 6:15pm - 8:35pm, MW. Mr. Reynolds.
Earth system concepts relevant to students seeking middle school licensure will be discussed and related to timely issues. Lectures will coordinate with laboratory exercises and inquiry-based activities.

EVS 450/550 Applied Ecology (3-0-3). Prerequisites: BIO 300 or BIO 302 or BIO 304 or permission of instructor
Section 1: 1:00pm-2:15pm TTh Dr. Walton
Our lives have been touched by questions pertaining to environmental degradation at local, regional, and global scales. Students will examine ways in which ecological principles can be applied to solving some of these crucial environmental problems. Topics include global climate change, sustainability, agroforestry, biodiversity and conservation, invasive species, ecotoxicology, biomonitoring and bioremediation, and restoration ecology.

EVS 490 Internship in Environmental Science (0-8-4). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section 1: TBA. Dr. YuanY.
Independent study related to work experience for majors in environmental sciences.

EVS 496 Independent Study in Environmental Science (0-8-4). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section many: TBA. Dr. Yuan.
Independent study of material of special or timely interest which is not likely to be appropriate for or covered in regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit with change in topic.

EVS 497 Research in Environmental Science (0-8-4). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section many: TBA. Dr. Yuan.
Undergraduate research carried out by special arrangement. The student may work independently or as an assistant to a faculty investigator.

EVS 499 Exit Evaluation (0-1-0). Prerequisite: Senior standing. Final exit examination and outcomes assessment evaluation required of all graduating seniors. Graded S/U.

EVS 506 Ecosystem Science (3-0-3).
Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:30pm MW. Dr. Tumeo.
Introduction to the science of ecosystems. Substantive materials from geology, biology, and chemistry are used to create a picture of the complex systems underlying the world and human society, and how society can manage these systems.

EVS 527 Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (1-6-4). Prerequisite: EVS 524.
Section 50: 4:00pm-5:50pm. Dr. Clapham.
Intensive investigation of the techniques and problems associated with using remote-sensed data for GIS-based analyses in geology, biology, and environmental science.

EVS 560/GEO 460 Geomorphology (3-2-4). Prerequisite: EVS 523 or equivalent.
Section 1: 10:00am-11:50am TTh Dr. Clapham-Lab: TBA W
Study of the surface forms of the earth, with emphasis on erosional or depositional processes in different climates, the landforms they produce, and their environmental implications include self-paced laboratory exercises outside of scheduled lectures.

EVS 580 Earth System Science for Middle School Teachers (3-4-5). Enrollment is restricted to in-service middle school teachers without science specialty and students enrolled in the M. Ed. Middle School Science program. No credit towards completion of a graduate degree in environmental science.
Section 50: 6:15pm - 8:35pm, MW. Mr. Reynolds.
Earth system concepts relevant to teaching middle-school-level earth system science will be discussed and related to timely issues. Lectures will coordinate with laboratory exercises and inquiry-based activities.

EVS 596 Independent Study in Environmental Science (0-4-2). Prerequisite: Permission of BGES Graduate Program Director.
Section many: TBA Dr. Yuan
Special research problem or independent study course. May be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Students should make arrangements with an concerning topic, format, and grading criteria before registering for this course.

EVS 691 M.S. Research in Environmental Science (variable: 1-12). Prerequisite: Approval of Graduate Program Director.
Section many: TBA. Drs. Weyman and Komar.
Research prior to approval of the thesis research proposal for students seeking the M.S. degree in environmental science. (Graded S, NS, F, T)

EVS 695 M.S. Thesis Research in Environmental Science (variable: 1-12). Prerequisite: Approval of Graduate Program Director.
Section many: TBA Drs. Weyman and Komar
Research following approval of the thesis research proposal for students seeking the M.S. degree in environmental science. (Graded S, NS, F, T)

GEOLOGY courses

GEO 100 Introductory Geology (3-0-3). Corequisite: GEO 101.
Section 1: 9:45am - 10:35am. MWF. Dr. Babaei.
Section 50: 6:00pm - 7:15pm. TTh. Dr. Yuan.
Section 901: 3:30pm - 04:45pm. TTh. TBA
Basic instruction concerning the composition of the earth, with a detailed discussion of the physical and chemical processes that bring about its continual evolution. Natural Science.

GEO 101 Introductory Geology Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: GEO 100.
Section 1: 11:00am - 12:50pm M. Dr. Babaei/Staff
Section 2: 1:30pm - 3:20pm M. Dr. Babaei/Staff
Section 3: 11:00am - 12:50pm W. Dr. Babaei/Staff
Section 4: 1:30pm - 3:20pm W. Dr. Babaei/Staff
Section 5: 10:00am - 11:50am T. Dr. Babaei/Staff
Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:50pm T. Staff
Section 51: 7:30pm-9:20pm T Staff
Section 951: 5:00pm - 5:50pm Th. Staff, West Center
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in GEO 100. Natural Science Laboratory.

GEO 124 Beyond Google Earth (3-1-4)
Section 1: 2:00pm-3:15pm Th, 1:00pm-5:00pm W Dr. Clapham
Overview of the imagery and other tools used by geospatial scientists to evaluate the resources and limitations of the earth's surface. Geographic Positioning Systems, Aerial Photography, Satellite Imagery, and Geographic Systems and their applications will be discussed. Laboratory exercises will provide hands-on experience with these technologies and with the techniques used to extract information and understanding from raw geospatial data.

GEO 150 Geological History of the Earth (4-0-4).
Section 1: 12:15pm-1:05pm. MWF. Dr. Babaei.
Introduction to the history of the earth. Examination of the biochemical and geological evidence for the origin of life and the mechanisms and patterns of evolution, evaluating the most significant events in the evolutionary history of plants and animals through geological time. Introduction to the structure and history of continents and ocean basins, concentrating on the events through geological time that created the North American continent. Natural Science

GEO 427 Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (1-6-4). Prerequisite: GEO 223.
Section 50: 4:00pm-5:50pm Th . Dr. Clapham.
Intensive investigation of the techniques and problems associated with using remote-sensed data for GIS-based analyses in geology, biology, and environmental science

GEO 460/EVS 560 Geomorphology (3-2-4). Prerequisite: EVS 523 or equivalent.
Section 1: 10:00am-11:50am TTh Dr. Clapham-Lab: TBA W
Study of the surface forms of the earth, with emphasis on erosional or depositional processes in different climates, the landforms they produce, and their environmental implications include self-paced laboratory exercises outside of scheduled lectures.

GEO 490 Internship in Geology (1 to 4 credits ). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section many: TBA. Dr. Babaei.
Independent study related to work experience for majors in geology and environmental sciences.

GEO 493 Special Topics in Geology (1 to 4 credits). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section 501 (4 credits): TBA. Dr. Gallacher. The topic is "Survey of Geological Concepts."
Topics to reflect material of special or timely interest which is not likely to be appropriate for regular, continuing course offerings.

GEO 496 Independent Study in Geology (1 to 4 credits). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section many: TBA. Dr. Babaei.
Independent study of material of special or timely interest which is not likely to be appropriate for or covered in regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

GEO 497 Research in Geology (1 to 12 credits). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section many: TBA. Dr. Babaei.
Undergraduate research carried out by special arrangement. The student may work independently or as an assistant to a faculty investigator. May be repeated for up to 16 credit hours.

GEO 499 Exit Evaluation (0-1-0). Prerequisite: Senior standing. Final exit examination and outcomes assessment evaluation required of all graduating seniors. Graded S/U.

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