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

SPRING 2010 COURSE OFFERINGS

Biology undergraduate courses

Biology graduate courses

Environmental Science courses

Geology courses

critical dates for registration

New / Special Courses for Spring Semester:

• BIO 110 Plants and Civilization (3-0-3).
  Section 1: 12:15pm - 1:05pm MWF. Dr. Corbett.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. Jay Reynolds
• 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. Jay Reynolds .
• EVS 494 / 594 Special Topics in Environmental Science (3-0-3).
  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
  Section 50: 4:30pm - 5:45pm MW. Dr. Krebs. The topic is "Biogeography."

BIOLOGY undergraduate courses

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

• BIO 107 may be combined with BIO 102, 106, or 168 to partially satisfy the University's requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.
• BIO 109 may be combined with BIO 100, 108, 110, or 112 to partially satisfy the University's requirement for 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. Dr. Lindmark.
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. 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 (3-0-3).
Section 1: 1:00pm - 2:15pm. MWF. Staff.
Genetics and development of humans including application of genetic technology to humans. Natural Science. 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. Dr. Sam-Yellowe
Section 2: 10:00am - 11:15am TTh. Dr. Modney.
Section 3: 2:30pm-3:45pm TTH. Dr. Kalafatis/SERV
Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:15pm TTh. Staff
Section 51: 4:00pm - 5:15pm MW. Staff
Section 480: 9:00am - 11:50am Sat. Staff
Section 951: 4:30pm - 5:45pm TTH.. East Ctr. Staff
Introduction to biological principles. Discussion of cell structure, cell function, and physiology of digestion, circulation, excretion, and coordination in normal and disease states. Natural Science. BIO 107 may be combined with BIO 106 to partially satisfy the requirement for Natural Science with Laboratory.

BIO 107 Human Biology Laboratory (1-2-1). .
Section 1: 8:45am - 10:35am W. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 2: 8:45am - 10:35am W. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 3: 11:00am - 12:50pm W. Lindmark / Staff
Section 4: 11:00am - 12:50pm W. Dr. Lindmark/ Staff
Section 5: 1:30pm - 3:20pm W. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 6: 1:30pm - 3:20pm W. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 7: 8:00am - 9:50am T. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 8: 8:00am - 9:50am T. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 9: 11:30am - 1:20pm T. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 10: 2:00pm - 3:5pam 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 14: 12:30pm - 2:20pm 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 53: 4:00pm -5:50pm Th. Dr. Lindmark / Staff
Section 480: 12:30pm - 2:20pm Sat. 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. 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. 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 I (3-0-3). Corequisite: BIO 201.
Section 1: 8:30am - 9:20am MWF. Drs. Gates & Doerder.
An introduction to modern biology covering basic principles of molecular and cell biology, immunity, genetics, evolution, and biological classification. Natural Science. BIO 200 courses are accompanied by Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) courses which provide additional support much in the same way as Supplemental Instruction course. All students attend the SLA sessions at the beginning of the term. Continued attendance becomes mandatory for students who are below the expected performance goal as set by the course instructor.

BIO 201 Introductory Biology Laboratory I (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 200.
Section 1: 11:00am - 12:50pm M.. Dr. Gibson / Staff.
Section 2: 1:00pm - 2:50pm M. Dr. Gibson/Staff
Section 3: 3:00pm - 4:50pm M. Dr. Gibson/Staff.
Section 4: 10:00am-11:50am T. Dr. Gibson/Staff.

BIO 202 Introductory Biology II (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 200. Corequisite: BIO 203.
Section 1: 11:00am - 11:50am MWF. Drs. Gibson & Doerder & Modney.
Section 50: 6:00pm - 7:15pm MW. Drs. Gibson & Doerder & 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.

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.

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: 8:00am - 8:50am TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 2: 9:00am - 9:50am TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 3: 12:00pm - 12:50pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 4: 1:00pm - 1:50pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 5: 2:00pm - 2:50pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 6: 3:00pm - 3:50pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 51: 5:30pm - 6:20pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Section 52: 6:30pm - 7:20pm TTh. Dr. Gibson / Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 268. Natural Science Laboratory.

BIO 304 Population Biology and Evolution (3-0-3). Prerequisites: BIO 200 and 202. Corequisite: BIO 305.
Section 50: 6:00pm - 7:15pm MW. Staff.
Population genetics, evolutionary processes, population ecology, and biogeography.

BIO 305 Population Biology and Evolution Laboratory (0-2-1). Corequisite: BIO 304.
Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:50pm W. Staff
Section 51: 7:30pm - 9:20pm W. Staff
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 304.

BIO 306 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (4-0-4). Prerequisites: BIO 200, 202, and CHM 331.
Section 1: 8:30am - 9:45am 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 and BIO 202, or permission of instructor.
Section 1: 10:00am - 11:25am TTh. 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 or permission of instructor.
Section 1: 12:00pm- 1:50pm Th. / Dr. Boerner
Section 2: 12:00pm -1:50pm Th. / Dr. Boerner
Problem solving, demonstrations, and special projects with emphasis on databases and Web tools for genetic and bioinformatic analyses.

BIO 390 Writing in Biology I (2-0-2). Prerequisite: A declared Biology major.
Section 1: 11:00am - 11:50am Th. / Staff
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 Th. / Staff
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 408 Animal Cell Culture (1-0-1). Prerequisite:Admission to the Medical Technology Major.
Section 1: 11:00am - 11:50am MW & 1:00pm - 3:00pm W . Shukla/Weyman/ Staff

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, host-parasite relationships.

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

BIO 435 Techniques in Molecular Biology (1-6-4). Prerequisite: BIO 308.
Section 1: 8:30am-11:50am TTh. Dr. van Keulen
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 464 Developmental Biology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: BIO 308.
Section 1: 8:30am - 9:45am TTh. Dr. Doerder & Dr. Modney
The fundamental principles of development will be illustrated using classical invertebrate and vertebrate systems. The molecular, genetic, and cellular basis of development will be integrated with classical descriptive and experimental approaches.

BIO 474/574/774 Stream Ecology (3-2-4). Prerequisites: BIO 300 or BIO 302 or BIO 304.
Section 50: 4:00pm-5:15pm TTH & TBA. TTH. Dr Walton/Yasick.
A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components in stream ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in aquatic environments, community interactions, and ecosystem energetics are emphasized. Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry-based activities involving data collection and stream ecosystem analyses. Techniques in stream habitat and water quality assessment are covered. Starts after Spring Break and includes laboratories in May at Woodlake Environmental Field Station, Peninsula, Ohio.

BIO 490 Honors Research (1 or 2). Prerequisite: Honors degree status.
Section 1: TBA. Dr. Li.
Section 2: TBA. Dr. Li.
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: 1:00pm -1:50pm T. Dr. Dean. The topic is "Neuroscience of decision-making ."
Section 50: 4:00pm - 4:50pm M. Dr. Dean. The topic is "Neuroethology."
Section 51: 4:00pm - 4:50pm M. Dr. van Keulen.The topic is "TBA."
Oral reports on selected topics, including the honors research project. May be repeated for credit. Writing (for pre GenEd08).

BIO 494 Special Topics in Biology (3-0-3).
Section 1: 4:30pm - 5:45pm. MW. Dr. Krebs. Title: "Biogeography."
A lecture course on a special topic.

BIO 495 Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisites:Senior standing and major in biology.
Section 1: 1:00pm -1:50pm T. Dr. Dean. The topic is "Neuroscience of decision-making ."
Section 50: 4:00pm - 4:50pm M. Dr. Dean. The topic is "Neuroethology."
Section 51: 4:00pm - 4:50pm M. Dr. van Keulen.The topic is "TBA."
Presentation of student reports on topics of the instructor's choice. Writing (for pre GenEd08).

BIO 496 Independent Study in Biology (0-4-2). Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, and permission of chairperson.
Section many: TBA. Staff.
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 1: 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.
Sec 1 TBA Dr. Modney

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.
Section 2: 8:00am - 8:50am F. Dr. van Keulen. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor .
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: 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, host-parasite relationships.

BIO 515/715 Parasitology Laboratory (0-4-2). Corequisite: BIO 414.
Section 1: 2:00pm - 3:50pm Th. Dr. Sam-Yellowe.
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 414.

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 fundamentals of modern biotechnology with emphasis on the techniques and procedures of molecular biology. Students will work together to complete a project.

BIO 594 Special Topics in Biology (3-0-3).
Section 1: 4:30pm - 5:45pm. MW.. Dr. Krebs. Title: "Biogeography."
A lecture course on a special topic.

595 Environmental Seminar (1-0-1). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section 1: 12:00pm - 12:50pm . Th. Dr. Yuan.
A seminar course for students seeking a M.S. in Environmental Science.

BIO 596/796 Independent Study in Biology (0-4-2). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section 1: TBA. Dr. Dean.
Specialized study of a particular topic in biology.

BIO 597/797 Independent Study in Biology (0-8-4). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section 1: TBA. Dr. Dean
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. "Protein World."
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. Topic: Seminar Series: "Current Research in Cell and Molecular Biology"
Section 2: 12:00pm - 12:50pm. F. Dr. Lindmark. Topic: Seminar Series: "Current Research in Ecology and Environmental Science"
Weekly topics vary with instructor and guest speakers. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 688/888 Graduate Seminar (M.S.) (1-0-1).
Section 1: 1:20pm - 2:10pm. F. Dr. Krebs. The topic is "Molecular tools in ecology and evolution."
Section 2: 12:00pm - 12:50pm. W. Dr. Boerner. The topic is "Research in cell and molecular biology ."
Section 950: 6:00pm - 7:40pm. W. Dr. Haque/CCF Staff. The topic is "Cancer and Inflammation ." Begins March 10th.
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. Dr. Komar & Dr. Weyman.
Examinations in selected areas of biology. May be repeated for credit.

BIO 691 M.S. Research (1-10). (Graded S, NS, F, T) Prerequisite: Written approval of graduate program director.
Section 1: TBA. Dr. Komar & Dr. Weyman.
Research for students entering the program, before submission of the CSU Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Approval Form.

BIO 695 M.S. Thesis Research (1-10). (Graded S, NS, F, T) Prerequisite: Written approval of graduate committee and supervisory professor; CSU Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Approval Form..
Section 1: TBA: Dr. Komar & Dr. Weyman
Section 901: TBA. Dr. Komar & Dr. Weyman & Dr. Moravec.
Research for students after submission of the CSU Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Approval Form.

BIO 891 Ph.D. Research (1-10). (Graded S, NS, F, T) Prerequisite: Written approval of graduate program director.
Section 1: TBA. Dr. Dean.
Research for students entering the program, before submission of the CSU Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Approval Form.

BIO 895 Ph.D. Dissertation Research (1-10). (Graded S, NS, F, T) Prerequisite: Written approval of graduate committee and supervisory professor; CSU Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Approval Form.
Section many: TBA. Staff.
Research for students after submission of the CSU Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Approval Form..

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 302 Biological Features of Ecosystems (3-0-3). Prerequisite: EVS 206 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EVS 303
Section 1: 10:00am - 11:15am. TTh. Dr. Walton.
An introduction to biological features and resources of ecosystems, and their conservation and management.

EVS 303 Biological Features of Ecosystems Lab (0-2-1). Prerequisite: EVS 206 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EVS 302
Section 1: 1:00pm - 3:00pm. T. Dr. Walton.
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in EVS 302.

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 490 Internship in Environmental Science (0-8-4). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section 1: TBA. Dr. Yuan.
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 527 Advance Topic GIS & Remote Sensing (0-4-2). Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Section 50: 4:00pm - 5:50pm, TTh. Dr. Clapham
Intensive investigation of the techniques and problems associated with using remotely sensed data for GIS-based analyses in geology, biology, and environmental science.

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. Dr. 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 instructor 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. Dr. Weyman & Dr. 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 Dr. Komar & Dr. Weyman
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 - 4:45pm. 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. TBA/Staff
Section 51: 7:30pm - 9:20pm T. TBA/Staff
Section 951: 5:00pm - 5:50pm TTh. TBA (at the West Center)
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in GEO 100. Natural Science Laboratory.

GEO 150 Beyond Google Earth (3-1-4).
Section 1: 2:00pm-3:15pm. TTh. & 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 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.

GEO 427 Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (1-6-4). Prerequisite: GEO 425
Section 50: 4:00pm-5:50pm. TTh Dr. Clapham.
Intensive investigation of the techniques and problems associated with using remote-sensed data for Geographic Information Systems-based analyses in geology, biology, and environmental science.

GEO 444 Hydrogeology (3-0-3). Prerequisite: At least one course at the 300 level or higher in Geology (excluding GEO 404, 408, and 410). Corequisite: GEO 445.
Section 50: 6:00pm-7:15pm TTh Dr. Yuan.
Study of the concepts and principles of ground water flow in rocks, sediments, and soils. The course will deal with flow in both saturated and unsaturated zones and will include issues related to ground-water use, pollution, and ground-water monitoring both for quality and quantity.

GEO 445 Hydrogeology Lab (0-2-1). Corequisite: GEO 444.
Section 50: TBA Dr. Yuan.
Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in GEO 444.

GEO 490 Internship in Geology (1-4). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Section 1: TBA Dr. Babaei
Independent study related to work experience for majors in Geology and Environmental Sciences. May be repeated for credit for a total of 8 credit hours.

GEO 496 Independent Study in Geology (1 to 4 credits). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Section many: TBA. Staff.
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.
Sec 1 Dr. Babaei

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