Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013

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BIOL 4010 Integrated Life Science

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor, PHSC 4010 recommended. A content course clarifying concepts in life science for middle grades teachers. Students acquire a depth of understanding of foundational life science concepts such as unity and biodiversity of life such that they can effectively assist others in learning. Course credit may not count toward B.S. Degree Biology Major Requirements. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4110 Animal Development

Prerequisite: BIOL 2200. The embryological development of vertebrates. Includes study of relevant biochemistry, germ cell production, fertilization, differentiation, and the origin of organ systems. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4110L Animal Development Lab

Laboratory component to BIOL 4110. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4120 Endocrinology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2200. An in-depth study of the mechanisms of hormone secretion and interactions with receptors, specific endocrine tissues and their secretions, assaying methodology, and diseases and dysfunctions that involve the endocrine glands.

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BIOL 4130 General Pharmacology

Prerequisites: BIOL 2200. An overview of the interaction of drugs with tissue receptors; topics include the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs.

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BIOL 4140 Histology

Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. The microscopic anatomy of vertebrate tissues and organs, with an emphasis on human organ systems.Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4150 Immunology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2200. The structure and the normal and abnormal function of the vertebrate immune system, including the interactions of the cellular and humoral components.

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BIOL 4160 Molecular Virology

Prerequisites: BIOL 1108, BIOL 1107, and BIOL 2100. Course provides an overview of the structure and molecular biology of viruses (groups I-VII) and subviral particles known to exist. Major modes of infection of these viral and subviral agents in host organisms and the pathogenesis they cause in their hosts is surveyed.

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BIOL 4180 Microbiology

Prerequisites: BIOL 2100 and BIOL 2200. A study of bacteria and viruses. Emphasis on physiologic processes that are peculiar to non-eukaryotic cells and their usefulness as model biological systems. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4185 Medical Microbiology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2100. This course will focus on mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and the host response, and the scientific approaches that are used to investigate these processes.

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BIOL 4195 Molecular Biology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2100. An advanced study of the molecular basis of inheritance, with emphasis on selected human genes and disease. DNA structure, replication, transcription and translation will be presented in detail.

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BIOL 4200 Membrane Physiology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2200. The cellular biology of membrane components and key processes like membrane transport and membrane trafficking will be examined. An emphasis will be placed on literature supporting this field.

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BIOL 4205 Yeast Biology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2200. The study of yeast as models for the investigation of basic eukaryotic cell biology; genetic, molecular, and biochemical mechanisms and techniques are emphasized.

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BIOL 4211 Amyloids & Prions

Prerequisite: BIOL 2200 or CHEM 3510. The biology of amyloids and prions will be examined. A special emphasis will be placed on a global understanding of how science is learned and practiced. Course may be offered as a CAPSTONE.

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BIOL 4215 Plant Cell Physiology

Prerequisites: BIOL 3400 and CHEM 1211, or CHEM 2100. A presentation of the principles of plant physiology through lecture topics, lab demonstrations, and experiments. This course has a laboratory fee.

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BIOL 4220 Molecular Microbial Ecology

Prerequisite: BIOL 3180 or BIOL 4180 or BIOL 4750. An exploration of the extent of biodiversity in the microbial world and the functions of microorganisms in the global ecosystem. An emphasis will be placed on the detection of bacteria in aquatic systems. Current methods used in microbial community assessment including PCR, DNA hybridization, 16S rRNA sequencing and insitu-PCR will be presented.

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BIOL 4235 Molecular Biotechnique

Prerequisite: BIOL 2100. A laboratory-intensive course designed to introduce the student to experimental techniques, instrumentation, and methodology commonly used in the laboratory investigation of molecules and cells. This course has a laboratory fee.

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BIOL 4240 Neurophysiology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2200. An introduction to the physiology of the vertebrate nervous system, primarily from a cellular point of view.

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BIOL 4260 Environmental Toxicology

Prerequisites: CHEM 1211, BIOL 2200 or BIOL 2800. This course will provide students with a general understanding of toxicology as related to the environment. Fundamental concepts to be covered include the fate, transport, and biotransformation of toxic compounds; their biological targets and mechanisms; and risk assessment as related to the environmental sustainability. ENSC 4260 is equivalent to this course.

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Cross Listed Courses

ENSC 4260

BIOL 4270 Cell Signaling

Prerequisite: BIOL 2200. The signals and signaling pathway components commonly observed in basic cellular mechanisms will be investigated; an emphasis will be placed on how signaling pathways regulate the metabolic, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of higher eukaryotes.

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BIOL 4300 Human Biology Sex & Drugs

This course is designed to provide an examination of drugs and drug use, human sexuality and reproduction from a biological perspective. Various historical and social issues related to these topics will also be discussed.

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BIOL 4410 Biological Systematics

Prerequisite: BIOL 2700. A study of taxonomy and systematics and the reasons why we name biological organisms and what classifications represent. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4420 Clinical Parasitology

Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Symptomatology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and treatment of the major protozoans, trematodes, cestodes and nematodes that most commonly infect humans.

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BIOL 4440 Comparative Animal Physiology

Prerequisite: BIOL 3400. Comparisons of organ function in both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Interactions with environmental factors and control mechanisms emphasized. This course has a laboratory fee.

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BIOL 4460 General Entomology

Prerequisite: BIOL 1108. A study of the natural history, morphology, physiology, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships and behavior of insects. Covers the economic and medical importance of insects. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4460 General Entomology

Prerequisite: BIOL 1108. A study of the natural history, morphology, physiology, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships and behavior of insects. Covers the economic and medical importance of insects. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4470 Herpetology

Principles of evolution, classification, structure, distribution, adaptation, and life history of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory and field work deals with various aspects of Georgia species. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4470 Herpetology

Principles of evolution, classification, structure, distribution, adaptation, and life history of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory and field work deals with various aspects of Georgia species. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4480 Ichthyology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2800. Taxonomy, morphology, life history, ecology, and distribution of fishes. Laboratory deals with taxonomy and natural history of fishes found in central Georgia. ENSC 4480 is equivalent to this course. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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Cross Listed Courses

ENSC 4480

BIOL 4490 Phycology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2800. Taxonomy, morphology, life history, ecology, and distribution of algae. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4490 Phycology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2800. Taxonomy, morphology, life history, ecology, and distribution of algae. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4500 Invertebrate Zoology

Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 or permission of instructor. A study of invertebrate animals covering anatomy, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships and behavior. This course is non-repeatable for credit. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4500 Invertebrate Zoology

Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 or permission of instructor. A study of invertebrate animals covering anatomy, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships and behavior. This course is non-repeatable for credit. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4530 Mammalogy

Prerequisite: BIOL 2700 or BIOL 2800. A study of the phylogeny, adaptations, and natural history of mammals worldwide. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4530 Mammalogy

Prerequisite: BIOL 2700 or BIOL 2800. A study of the phylogeny, adaptations, and natural history of mammals worldwide. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4540 Ornithology

Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108. An introduction to the scientific study of birds, which includes the fossil record, anatomy, identification, systematics, and biogeography. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4580 Morphology & Anatomy of Plants

A comprehensive survey of the morphology, anatomy, economic importance and evolution of vascular and nonvascular plants. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4590 Vertebrate Biomechanics

Prerequisites: PHYS 1111 and BIOL 2700. An advanced study of the structure and function of the vertebrate musculoskeletal system.

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BIOL 4610 Vertebrate Zoology

A study of the classes of vertebrates in relation to taxonomy, life history, population, and evolution. Includes laboratory and field collections emphasizing Georgia vertebrates. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4610 Vertebrate Zoology

A study of the classes of vertebrates in relation to taxonomy, life history, population, and evolution. Includes laboratory and field collections emphasizing Georgia vertebrates. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4705 Population & Community Ecology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2800. An introduction to quantitative, theoretical and applied population and community ecology including population dynamics, species interactions and community structure.

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BIOL 4710 Biogeography

Theories and principles concerning regional patterns of plant and animal distributions. ENSC 4710 is equivalent to this course.

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Cross Listed Courses

GEOG 4710, ENSC 4710

BIOL 4725 Community & Ecosystem Ecology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2800. The ecological study of community structure, function and the interrelated dynamics. Major communities of Georgia and the major biomes of North America will be studied. This course has a laboratory fee.

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BIOL 4730 Comparative Animal Behavior

Prerequisite: 12 hours of BIOL and/or PSYC. The behavior of organisms ranging from bacteria to humans from the standpoint of genetics, evolution, physiology, ecology, and social organization. (Cross-listed as PSYC 4730.)

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BIOL 4740 Environmental Conservation

A consideration of major environmental questions of today's world and the ecological aspects relating to the conservation of man's renewable and non-renewable resources. (Cross-listed as GEOG 4740.) ENSC 4740 is equivalent to this course.

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Cross Listed Courses

GEOG 4740, ENSC 4740

BIOL 4750 Environmental Microbiology

Prerequisites: BIOL 2200 or BIOL 2800. A study of interaction of microorganisms with their environment. Emphasis on microorganisms of terrestrial and aquatic environments, and environmental determinants that control their distribution, activities, and cross-interactions in these environments. (ENSC 4750 is equivalent to this course).

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BIOL 4760 Plant Systematics

Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108. A course using local flora to teach principles of plant systematics. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4770 Field Ornithology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2700 or BIOL 2800 or permission of the instructor. An introduction to field techniques for studying birds, e.g., field identification by sight and song, census taking, developing a field study. (ENSC 4770 is equivalent to this course). Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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Cross Listed Courses

ENSC 4770

BIOL 4770L Field Ornithology Lab

Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 4770. Additional laboratory feerequired; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4780 Freshwater Biology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2800. The study of freshwater organisms, their identification, natural history, and environmental relationships. Particular emphasis will be given to lotic systems. (ENSC 4780 is equivalent to this course) Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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Cross Listed Courses

ENSC 4780

BIOL 4800 Plants and People of The World

Prerequisite: ANTH 1102 or BIOL 1100 or BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1120 or permission of instructor. Critical examination of the role neotropical plant resources have played in the culture, economics, and history of Latin America and the world. This course is repeatable for credit.

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Cross Listed Courses

ANTH 4800, IDST 4800

BIOL 4820 Topics in Avian Evolution

Prerequisite: BIOL 4540. An advanced course in ornithology with varying course topics (to be announced before term, e.g., origin of birds, fossil record of birds, migration, avian anatomy). This course is repeatable for credit.

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BIOL 4850 Vertebrate Paleontology

Prerequisite: BIOL 2700 or BIOL 2800 or permission of the instructor. A detailed study of the evolution and phylogenetic relationships of the major groups of vertebrates. This course has a laboratory fee.

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BIOL 4860 Vertebrate Field Techniques

Prerequisite: BIOL 1108. A survey of field techniques used to sample nongame wildlife to include experimental design, data collection, field notes, and final report writing. Group field project required. This course has a laboratory fee. (ENSC 4860 is equivalent to this course).

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Cross Listed Courses

ENSC 4860

BIOL 4870 Wildlife Management

Prerequisite: BIOL 2800. Survey of the techniques and methodologies used in wildlife management of game and nongame animals. Field project required. This course has a laboratory fee.

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BIOL 4870L Wildlife Management Lab

Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 4870. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

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BIOL 4890 Methods in Biodiversity Study

Prerequisite: Senior Standing. A senior level field-intensive course designed to allow the student to draw on knowledge and skills gained from previous courses. The course is designed to allow the student to implement experimental design, instrumentation, sampling techniques, and general methodologies needed to implement and complete a field based research project on a naturally occurring vertebrate population. Also, methods of reporting the results of the research in a manuscript form and orally will be required by the student. This course has a laboratory fee. This course is repeatable for credit.

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BIOL 4910 Origins: Scientific Views

Prerequisites BIOL 2700. An examination of significant stages in the evolution of life from a scientific perspective working backward in time from the origin of human intelligence to the big bang. This course satisfies the course option for a senior capstone in biology.

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BIOL 4940 Independent Study

Independent work arranged by the instructor according to the individual student's preparation, background, and needs. This course is repeatable for credit.

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BIOL 4950 Special Topics

Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies. This course is repeatable for credit.

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BIOL 4960 Internship

Prerequisite: Selection for participation in a University-approved Internship program. An individually designed off-campus course involving study, research and/or work in a science position. This course is repeatable for credit.

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BIOL 4970 Thesis

Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. Individual independent research on a directed thesis project. This course is repeatable for credit.

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BIOL 4980 Study Abroad

See the International Studies section of the catalog for details. This course is repeatable for credit.

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BIOL 4999 Undergraduate Research

Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor. Individual or small group research project in the area of the instructor's expertise. This course is repeatable for credit.

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