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All courses offered at the University pertinent to marine biology are described on this page and are listed by disciplines, arranged alphabetically. The course numbering scheme is as follows: 100 to 199, courses primarily open to freshmen; 200 to 299, courses primarily open to sophomores; 300 to 399, courses primarily open to juniors; 400 to 499 courses primarily open to seniors; and 600 to 699, courses limited to graduate students or undergraduate students with special approval. Figures in parentheses following the number of the courses indicate the clock hours per week devoted to theory and practice, respectively. Theory includes recitations and lectures; practice includes work done in the laboratory or field. The unit of credit is the semester hour, which involves one hour of theory, or from two to four hours of practice per week for one semester of 15 weeks. Any course may be withdrawn from the semester or summer schedule if the number or registrants is too small to justify its being offered. Biology (BIOL) 111. INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I. (3-3). Credit 4. First half of an introductory two-semester survey of contemporary biology that covers the chemical basis of life, structure and biology of the cell, molecular biology and genetics. Semesters offered: each Fall & Spring. Professors: Dr. Hubbard & Dr. Wardle. 112. INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II. (3-3). Credit 4. The second half of an introductory two-semester survey of contemporary biology that covers evolution, history of life, diversity and form and function of organisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 111. Semesters offered: each Fall & Spring. Professors: Dr. Hubbard & Dr. Wardle. 113. INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Survey of structures and functions common to living forms in general. Principles of cell biology, regulation of growth and development, reproduction, evolution, and ecology. Concurrent registration in BIOL 123 is suggested. 114. BIOLOGY. (3-0). Survey of major groups of living forms; their special structures and functions which enable them to exist. Survey includes prokaryotes, fungi, lower and higher plants, animals, and humans. Concurrent registration in BIOL 124 is suggested. Prerequisite: BIOL 113. 123. INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. Laboratory supporting BIOL 113. Prerequisite: BIOL 113 or concurrent. 124. INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. Laboratory supporting BIOL 114. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 123. Marine Biology (MARB) 101. SUCCEEDING IN SCIENCE. (1-0). Credit 1. An orientation of the biological sciences including the nature of science, functions of scientists, and a better understanding of the fundamentals of science. Students receive hands-on experiences that provide opportunities to work with faculty, graduate and other undergraduate students. Semesters offered: each Fall & Spring. 200. INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY: THE SEA WORLD EXPERIENCE. (3-3). Credit 4. Exploration of marine organisms, survey topics in vertebrate marine biology, and introduction of the role that aquatic oriented parks play in education, research and conservation. Students will have hands-on experiences by participating in aspects of maintaining aquatic organisms in captivity including animal care and nutrition, physiology, behavior, animal training and water quality. Exposure to marine organismal taxonomy, natural history, anatomy and ecology. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 with a >C average; GPA >2.0; freshman or sophomore status or instructor permission. Semester offered: Intercessional - January. 285. DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6 per semester. Special topics and problems in field and/or laboratory work suited to analysis by individuals or small groups concerning aspects of marine biology. Usually requires a report describing techniques and results. Only 3 credit hours may be used in the degree plan curriculum. Prerequisites: 2.25 GPR, Approval of instructor. 289. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1-4. Study of selected topics in an identified area of marine biology. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. 300. SCIENTIFIC METHODS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. (1-3). Credit 2. An introduction to field, laboratory and analytical methods, equipment and instruments. The field portion will include making proper observations, sampling techniques, and data recording. The laboratory portion will include sample analysis methods, use of instruments, introduction to data analysis including elementary statistics, introduction to scientific literature and report writing style. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Harper. 301. GENETICS (3-3). Credit 4. Fundamental principles of genetics; physical basis of Mendelian inheritance; expression and interaction of genes, linkage, sex linkage, biochemical nature of genetic material, and mutation. Prerequisites: MARS 360; CHEM 227, 228, 237 and 238. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: each Fall & Spring. Professor: Dr. Schwarz. 303. BIOSTATISTICS. (2-2). Credit 3. Introduction to sampling, experimental design, analysis of data, and testing of hypotheses, with emphasis on methods applied to biological investigations. Parametric and non-parametric techniques. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, correlation and regression. Prerequisites: MATH 151, three credit hours of computer science. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: each Fall & Spring. 310. INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Cellular structure/function; procaryotic vs. eucaryotic cells. Examination of cellular membranes and membrane transport. Analysis of DNA replication, transcription, and protein translation (an extension of their treatment in MARB 301). Introduction to the components and genetics of immunology. Cell Biology should precede or be concurrent with enrollment in MARB 450. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 228, MARB 301, MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Kanz. 311. ICHTHYOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Freshwater and marine fishes. Subject will be mainly systematic, but evolution, ecology, life history, and economics of more important species will be treated. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112 and MARB 315. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Landry. 312. FIELD ICHTHYOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Field and laboratory studies on identification and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes of Texas. Field trips required. Prerequisite: MARB 311, curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. Professor: Dr. Landry. 315. NATURAL HISTORY OF THE VERTEBRATES. (3-3). Credit 4. Natural history of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, with emphasis on coastal Texas vertebrates. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semesters offered: each Fall & Spring. Professor: Dr. Marshall. 320. FISHERIES TECHNIQUES. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to theory and techniques in fisheries biology and ecology. Experience with fisheries equipment and techniques will be provided in both field and laboratory. Practical sampling design, collection, and interpretation of data from estuarine, coastal and offshore environments will be addressed. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, MARB 311. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 325. BIOSPELEOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. A field-oriented introduction to the biology of aquatic and terrestrial cave organisms with discussions on the origin of caves, cave environment, cave fauna, and evolution. Field trips required. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 101, GEOL 104. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. Professor: Dr. Iliffe. 330. PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Examination of how ecological pressures dictate individual and interorganismal physiological processes that lead to individual and community adaptation. Discussion of the physiological interrelationships between members of an ecological community. Attention will be directed toward physiological systems of animals and plants. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Professor: Dr. Kanz. 334. SEA TURTLE BIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Semester offered: Summer. Professor: Dr. Landry. 335. FISH PHYSIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of the basic physiology of fishes. Examination of fish cardiovascular, renal, digestive, locomotor, reproductive, and central/peripheral nervous systems. Discussion of physiological adaptations enhancing survival in a water medium. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and 112 or MARB 311. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Professor: Dr. Kanz. 340. TROPICAL MARINE ECOLOGY. (1-9) This course provides for field-oriented experience in coral reef, mangrove, sea grass and other tropical marine ecosystems. Special emphasis will be placed on biodiversity, ecology and conservation issues specific to Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Prerequisites: Scientific Diver certification, BIOL 111, 112. Semester offered: Summer II. Professor: Dr. Iliffe. 345. INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC DIVING. (3-3). Credit 4. Prepare and qualify divers for entry into the TAMUG Scientific Diving Program. Students must pass medical, swimming, skin diving and scuba diving tests. Lectures include diving equipment, physics, physiology, medicine, regulations, environment, emergency and decompression procedures. Prerequisites BIOL 111, PHYS 201, advanced scuba certification. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Iliffe. 350. METHODS IN RESEARCH DIVING. (2-6). Credit 4. Survey of research methods and techniques using diving. Lecture and lab designed to train students in safe, efficient use of diving to collect and record data underwater for studies primarily in biology, geology, and archaeology. Prerequisites: MARB 345. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring Intercessional (last 2 weeks of May). Professor: Dr. Iliffe. 360. MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Lectures and laboratories cover the major principles of conservation biology, a new synthetic field that applies concepts of ecology, systematics and evolution, biogeology, genetics, behavioral sciences, and social sciences to the conservation of marine fisheries resources. Lab exercises include morphometric and genetic variation, GIS, molecular systematics and phylogenetic inference. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Alvarado. 400. BIOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS. (3-3). Credit 4. A broad-spectrum course on the taxonomy, evolution, morphology, behavior, and ecology of marine mammals, including sirenians, carnivores, baleen and toothed whales, and dolphins. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and 112, MARB 315, 410. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. Professor: Dr. Wursig. 401. PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS. (3-0). Credit 3. Taxonomy, phylogeny, and physiological adaptations of marine mammals. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112 and MARB 315. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Davis. 402. GENERAL MAMMALOGY. (2-3). Credit 3. Mammalian biology; evolution, classification, biogeography, reproduction, physiology, ecology, and behavior; focuses on basic concepts necessary for a foundation in both wildlife science and biology. Prerequisite: MARB 315. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 403. CETACEAN BEHAVIOR AND BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. This course consists of lecture of up to date descriptions of Cetacean behavior and ecology; and of labs that evaluate the literature of topics of present relevance. Prerequisite: MARB 315 and MARB 400. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Intercessional - January. Professor: Dr. Wursig. 405. MARINE PARASITOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Fundamentals of parasitology, with emphasis on marine applications. Survey of major parasites of marine animals and the diseases they cause, especially in ecologically and commercially-important host species. Prerequisites: BIOL 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Harper. 408. MARINE BOTANY. (3-3). Credit 4. Morphology, systematics, ecology, and biochemistry of representative algae, fungi, and submarine grasses. Prerequisites: BIOL 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. Professor: Dr. Quigg. 410. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. (2-3). Credit 3. Examination of ethological concepts. Discussion of the development, genetics, physiology, and evolution of animal behavior patterns involved in reproduction, territoriality, aggression, communication, population dispersion, sociality, and sociobiology of invertebrates and vertebrates. Prerequisites: BIOL 112. curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Summer 2006. Professor: Dr. Kanz. 412. SOCIOBIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. (3-0). Credit 3. Application of sociobiological concepts to examine the evolution and adaptive significance of reproductive strategies utilized by marine and terrestrial animals. Strategy-influencing factors to be discussed include: mate selection and competition, sex roles, bonding, parental investment in offspring, and socialization. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, MARB 301 or equivalent, or registration. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring 2006. Professor: Dr. Kanz. 420. COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Principles of animal physiology are examined using invertebrate and vertebrate model systems. Topics include osmoregulation in marine vs. freshwater vs. terrestrial organisms, excretion, fluid circulation, nervous system structure and function, muscle activity, sensory neurobiology, and endocrine mediation. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 228, MARB 310, MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. Professor: Dr. Kanz. 423. MARICULTURE. (3-3). Credit 4. Study of factors determining the success of efforts to cultivate estuarine and marine species of economic importance for use as human food. Mariculture practices used worldwide in the production of algae, mollusks, crustaceans, and fishes will be discussed. Prerequisite: Curriculum junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. Professor: Dr. Alvarado. 425. MARINE ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Relationship between various marine environments and their inhabitants; intra- and interspecific relationships between organisms; structure and function among marine communities. Laboratory emphasis is placed on study of living material and natural habitats in the Gulf of Mexico. Prerequisites: MARB 315, 408, 435, ENGL 301; curriculum senior or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. Professor: Dr. Rooker. 426. AQUATIC ANIMAL NUTRITION. (3-0). Credit 3. Chemistry, digestion, absorption and intermediary metabolism of nutrient classes with special emphasis on their relationship to warmwater fish nutrition. Determination of nutrient requirements, feed evaluation, feed processing, ration formulation and feeding practices. Prerequisite: CHEM 227. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 430. COASTAL PLANT ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Study of the identification, distribution, production, and ecological importance of estuarine, coastal marsh, and dune vascular plants; the interaction of plants with their abiotic and biotic environments; and techniques of vegetation management and evaluation. Prerequisite: BIOL 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. 431. WETLANDS ECOLOGY, MONITORING, AND DELINEATION. (2-6). Credit 4. Study of the characteristics and importance of wetlands and methods for delineating, monitoring, and evaluating wetlands. Students will become knowledgeable in wetland soils, plants, ecological interactions of wetlands and other habitats and animals, and the laws pertaining to obtaining permits and managing wetlands of the U.S. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, and 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 432. G.I.S. USE IN COASTAL RESOURCES. (2-3). Credit 3. Basic concepts of design, planning, and integration of Geographical Information Systems in management of biological systems in coastal environments. Students are taught to input data into GIS, organize the data, and analyze, query, and manage datasets. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 435. MARINE INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. General biology of marine invertebrate animals; morphology, evolution, and systematics. Laboratory will stress studies of local fauna. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semesters offered: each Fall, Spring, & Summer I. Professor: Dr. Harper. 436. NON-VERTEBRATE FISHERIES. (3-3). Credit 4. A survey of the history and importance of harvesting commercially important algae and invertebrates, with an assessment of the current status, problems and prospects for each fishery. Identification, distribution and biology of commercially important species will also be addressed. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 437. PATHOLOGY OF MARINE ANIMALS. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organ systems of marine invertebrates and vertebrates as they relate to disease and/or injury. Mechanisms of disease and identification of lesions in common diseases and human-induces injuries will be included. Laboratory will consists of gross and microscopic aspects of pathology in both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Prerequisites: MARB 315, 435, MICR 351. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 438. COASTAL ORNITHOLOGY. (2-3). Credit 3. Field and laboratory studies on the identification, classification, distribution and ecology of birds with special emphasis on birds of the Texas Gulf Coast. Classroom lectures to include anatomy, physiology, behavior, and migration. Field trips required. Prerequisites: MARB 315. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Knock 445. MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT. (3-3). Credit 4. Basic knowledge from marine ichthyology, biology of fishes and biological oceanography related to applied aspects of marine fisheries sciences. Emphasis placed on management techniques applicable to tidal-influenced inland water, estuaries, and oceans. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Fall. 454. ORNAMENTAL FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Maintenance and healthcare of ornamental fish in closed recirculating systems; aquariology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, immunology, infectious and noninfectious diseases, checklists, quarantine procedures and health maintenance of ornamental fish. Prerequisites: MICR 351 and MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 460. FISHERIES POPULATION DYNAMICS. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to the behavior of populations. Classical and recent population theories will be discussed in lecture. In lab, extant and programs written by students will be used to explore population behavior and interactions. Prerequisites: MATH 151. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semester offered: Spring. 466. EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. A conceptual examination of evolutionary theory, not a survey of specific organismal evolutions. Evidence for the abiotic origin of life is presented, followed by a discussion of micro-evolutionary (including drift and natural selection) and macro-evolutionary (including evolutionary trends) mechanisms. The course concludes with application of these concepts to human evolution. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. MARB 301 is recommended but not required. Semester offered: Fall. Professor: Dr. Kanz. 482. SEMINAR IN MARINE BIOLOGY. (1-0). Credit 1. Compilation of literature pertaining to topics in marine biology. Emphasis placed on preparation of a written report and presentation of a synopsis of that report. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semesters offered: Fall & Spring. 484. UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP. Credit 1-9 per semester. Supervised study in a research or teaching laboratory remote from TAMUG. Student involvement is to consist of real-life learning or marine biological research, teaching, management, or a combination of these. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 485. DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6 per semester. Special topics and problems in field and/or laboratory work suited to analysis by individuals or small groups concerning aspects of marine biology. Usually requires a report describing techniques and results. Only 3 credit hours may be used in the degree plan curriculum. Prerequisites: 2.25 GPR. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 489. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1-4. Study of selected topics in an identified area of marine biology. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. 616. INTRODUCTION TO METHODS IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING. (2-3) Credit 3. This course prepares students to use SCUBA as a research tool for marine sciences in compliance with University, American Academy of Underwater Sciences and Federal OSHA standards. Practical work in pool and open waters will complement academic experience and provide training towards scientific diver status. Prerequisite: Advances scuba certification. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Iliffe. 617. RESEARCH DIVING METHODS. (0-6). Credit 2. Field experience in a wide range of research diving environments stressing dive planning and safety, buoyancy control, equipment configuration and scientific methodology in biological, physical, chemical, archaeological and geological sciences. Students will design, supervise and conduct independently developed scientific diving projects. Prerequisite: MARB 616 or equivalent. Semester offered: Spring Intercessional (last 2 weeks of May). Professor: Dr. Iliffe. 620. MARINE BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. (3-0). Credit 3. An introduction to biological resources which can be recovered from the marine environment to provide food, biomass and materials, recreation, and employment to the coastal United States and other regions. With emphasis on fisheries and hatcheries, in: oceanic resources, coastal and estuarine resources, and mariculture. Natural and societal limitations to resource recovery are investigated and environmental impacts are analyzed. Prerequisites: (at least 3 of these) CHEM 102, BIOL 112, GEOL 104 and/or OCNG 251; graduate status or special approval. Semester offered: Spring. Professor: Dr. Alvarado. 651. SHORE AND ESTUARINE FISHES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO. (2-6). Credit 4. Taxonomy, ecology and zoogeography of fishes inhabiting estuarine and marine ecosystems of the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Particular emphasis on community structure and factors affecting spatial and temporal abundance of fishes found along the Texas coast. Prerequisites: MARB 311or equivalent; approval of instructor. 654. COASTAL PLANT ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Study of estuarine, coastal and dune plant communities and associated environmental factors affecting plants including the identification, distribution, ecological importance and management techniques of vascular plants in these communities. Prerequisites: Graduate standing; permission of instructor. 655. WETLANDS ECOLOGY, MONITORING AND DELINEATION. (2-3). Credit 4. Study of the characteristics and importance of wetlands, and methods of delineating, monitoring, and evaluating wetlands. Students will learn wetland plants, soils, hydrology, ecology, inhabitating animals, delineation techniques, laws, permits required for impacts, mitigation and management techniques. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. 662. BIOLOGY OF THE MOLLUSCA (3-3). Credit 3. Survey of mollusks including their morphology, ecology, physiology, and reproduction. Emphasis on marine species of ecological and commercial importance. Prerequisite: MARB 435 or MARB 665 or equivalent. 665. BIOLOGY OF INVERTEBRATES. (3-3). Credit 4. Morphology, biology and phylogeny of invertebrates. Topics may be either detailed discussions/dissections of specific organisms or comparative information on a process. Prerequisites: MARB 435 or ZOOL 335 or equivalent; approval of instructor. 667. BIOLOGY OF MARINE ANNELIDA. (3-3). Credit 4. Survey of Marine Annelids including their behavior, organ systems physiology, and reproduction. Emphasis on morphology and taxonomy of polychaetous annelids to enable students to move more rapidly and accurately analyze benthic assemblage data. Prerequisites: MARB 435 or ZOOL 335 or equivalent; approval of instructor. 681. SEMINAR IN MARINE BIOLOGY. (1-0). Credit 1. Detailed reports on specific topics within the field of marine biology. Students may register in no more than two sections of this course in a given semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. 684. PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP. Credit 1-9. On the job training in the field of marine biology. Prerequisites: Graduate standing; approval of instructor. 685. DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6. Limited investigations in fields other than those chosen for the thesis or dissertation topic. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing; approval of instructor. 689. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1-4. Selected topics in an identified area of marine biology. Prerequisites: Graduate standing; approval of instructor. 691. RESEARCH FOR THESIS OR DISSERTATION. Credit 1-9. MARB 691 is the designed field and/or laboratory research leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. degree. MARB 691 may be offered by any faculty member in MARB and may be offered as many times as necessary in a given semester. MARB 691 may be repeated for credit by a student. Prerequisites: Graduate stuanding; approval of instructor. Marine Sciences (MARS) 360. BIOCHEMISTRY. (3-0). Credit 3. General introductory biochemistry; structures of lipids, saccharides and nucleotides; amino acids and protein structure; relationship of protein structure to biochemical reactivity; kinetics (and inhibition) of enzyme-catalyzed reactions; membrane phospholipids and glycoproteins and the structure and function of membranes; catabolic reaciton pathways of monosaccharides and fatty acids; oxidative phosphorylation. Prerequisites: BIOL 114, CHEM 228. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. Semesters offered: each Spring & Fall. Professor: Dr. Knock. Microbiology (MICR) 351. FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY. (3-4). Credit 4. Basic microbiology; comparative morphology, taxonomy, pathogenesis, ecology, variation and physiology of microorganisms. Prerequisites: CHEM 227, 237; three hours of biology; or approval of instructor. Junior or senior classification. Semesters offered: each Fall & Spring. Professor: Dr. Schwarz. Oceanography (OCNG) 251. OCEANOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. Overview of the ocean environment; interrelation of the subdisciplines of ocean sciences; importance of the oceans to human beings; human impact on the oceans. 252. OCEANOGRAPHY LABORATORY. (0-3) Credit 1. Practical laboratory experiments and exercises demonstrating principles of ocean sciences. May include weekend field trips. Prerequisite: OCNG 251 or concurrent registration. Veterinary Pathobiology (VTPB) 409. INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Diverse concepts relative to immunologic mechanisms inherent to domestic and laboratory animals. Prerequisites: VTPB 405 or junior or senior classification or approval of instructor. |
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