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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction

 

Accounting
  

  • ACCT 5002 - Accounting for Administrators

    (3 Cr.) Use of accounting information for decision making in business and governmental organizations. Intended for graduate students having no previous credit in accounting courses. Not applicable as an elective toward the MBA.


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  • ACCT 5091 - Directed Study

    (3 Cr.) Individual study of advanced accounting topics, under the direction of a Senior Faculty Member. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of BMBA courses and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5.


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Addiction Counseling
  

  • SUBA 5025 - Addiction Counseling

    (3 Cr.) A survey of current theories and practices of addiction counseling, including etiology, definitions and treatment. A pre-internship practicum course.


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  • SUBA 5035 - Counseling the Chemically Dependent Family

    (3 Cr.) Based upon Family Systems approaches, this course will provide information and experiential techniques for working with chemically dependent families.


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  • SUBA 5040 - Current Issues in Addiction Counseling

    (3 Cr.) A survey course to examine the current trends in counseling and research in the field of addiction.


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  • SUBA 5055 - Addiction Counselors: Core Functions

    (3 Cr.) This course is designed to introduce to students the twelve core functions of addiction counselors, certification criteria, legal and ethical issues, and the case presentation method.


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  • SUBA 5065 - Practicum in Addiction Counseling

    (3 Cr.) This course is designed to introduce students to client contact in face to face situations. Emphasis will be placed on screening, intake, and assessment. This course, when offered in the summer, will be offered as a ten-week course. Prerequisites: COUN 5005 , COUN 5010 , and COUN 6067 . (Addiction Counseling majors only or permission of department head.)


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  • SUBA 5091 - Directed Study

    (1-6 Cr.) Investigative study in selected problems for advanced graduate students.


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  • SUBA 5099 - Thesis

    (1-6 Cr.) Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.


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  • SUBA 6033 - Advanced Addiction Counseling Techniques

    (3 Cr.) In-depth study of specialized processes and techniques involved in working with addicted populations. Techniques used are based upon experiential/emotional based theory with an emphasis on overcoming emotional numbness and resolving issues of shame. (Formerly 533.)


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  • SUBA 6070 - Internship

    (3-12 Cr.) Supervised work experience in clinics, schools, colleges, or other agencies engaged in professional counseling and therapy services. This course, when offered in the summer, will be offered as a ten-week course. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. Prerequisites: SUBA 5025 , SUBA 5065 ; COUN 5005 , COUN 5010 , COUN 6067 . (Addiction Counseling majors only or permission of department head.)


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  • SUBA 6087 - Supervision

    (3 Cr.) In-depth examination of the major models of clinical supervision, review of the supervisory relationship process, and the procedural, ethical, and legal responsibilities associated with supervision.


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Agriculture
  

  • AGRI 4003 - Plant Pathology

    (3 Cr.) A study of signs, symptoms, and syndromes as they relate to the causal agents and control of plant diseases. Prerequisites: Biology 1020, 1021; Microbiology 2001; credit or registration in 4002 (Same as Botany 4001.) F, odd


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  • AGRI 4004 - Plant Pathology Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany AGRI 4003 . Prerequisites: Credit or registration in AGRI 4003 ; Microbiology 2003. (Same as Botany 4002) Three hours laboratory. Field trip fee required.


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  • AGRI 4091 - Directed Study

    (1-6 Cr. Maximum 6 Cr.) Individualized work on special problems in: A. Soil Science; B. Plant Science; C. Animal Science; D. Agriculture Business; E. Equine Science; F. Agriculture Biometrics. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. F


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  • AGRI 5001 - Current Topics in Agriculture

    (3 Cr. Maximum 12 Cr.) Special topics in areas such as pesticide efficacy, environment science, computerized farming, and tissue culturing of agricultural plants. A. Soil Science; B. Plant Science; C. Animal Science; D. Agriculture Business; E. Agricultural Mechanization; I. Biometrics. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. F


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Agronomy
  

  • AGRO 4005 - Soil Fertility and Chemical Properties

    (3 Cr.) The chemical and mineralogical properties of soils from the theoretical and technical view-points. Prerequisites: 2001, Chemistry 1001 or 1007 (Formerly Chemical Properties of Soils)


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  • AGRO 4006 - Soil Fertility and Chemical Properties Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany AGRO 4005 . Prerequisites: Credit or registration in AGRO 4005 , 2001, Chemistry 1001 or 1007. Three hours of laboratory. (Formerly Chemical Properties of Soils Laboratory)


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  • AGRO 4007 - Soil Classification

    (3 Cr.) The origin, profile development, composition, and classification of soils; the soils of Louisiana and their utilization.


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  • AGRO 4008 - Soil Classification Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany AGRO 4007 . Prerequisites: Credit or registration in AGRO 4007 . Three hours laboratory.


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Allied Health Sciences
  

  • AHSC 5051 - Seminar

    (1-3 Cr.) Related topics on clinical medicine and dentistry. Registration by approval of Director of the School of Allied Health Sciences. May be repeated for credit, but may not be applied to a degree program. Grading will be on a Credit (C), No Credit (NC) basis.


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Art
  

  • ART 4011 - Art Education for the Elementary School

    (3 Cr.) This course is designed to present art education students with concepts, methods, and experiences used in creating art activities with children at the elementary level. Additional course fee $50.


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  • ART 4012 - Art Education

    (3 Cr.) Lecture/discussion/experience course designed to present art education students with theories, strategies, and experiences in designing and teaching art activities. Additional course fee $50.


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  • ART 4018 - Inclusive Art Instruction

    (3 Cr.) Objectives, methods, and materials used in teaching gifted, talented, and other diverse learners. For juniors, seniors, and graduates only.


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  • ART 4041 - Special Problems

    (3 Cr. per area) Any area may be repeated. A maximum of 12 hours allowed toward the degree. A. Graphic Design; B. Ceramics; C. Painting; D. Photography; E. Drawing; F. Printing; G. Sculpture. Additional course fee $50.


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  • ART 4043 - Seminar in Art History

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) The study of various eras and developments in world art. A. Expressionism. B. Baroque. C. Far Eastern. D. Theory. Prerequisites: 2001, 2002, or Approval of Department Head.


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  • ART 4095 - Research Problems

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Individual and group study with Approval of Department Head. Research, discussion, and criticism. Additional course fee $50.


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  • ART 5001 - Painting

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Individual instructions in developing student capabilities as a creative artist.


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  • ART 5011 - Art Education Seminar

    (3 Cr.) A critical study of current literature in contemporary art education. An investigation of materials, methods organization and administration of art programs in level of interest.


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  • ART 5012 - Processes in Art Education

    (3 Cr.) Developments in content, materials, and trends in teaching art in the elementary and secondary schools.


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  • ART 5021 - Art Theory

    (3 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) Research and criticism of art works.


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  • ART 5031 - Ceramics

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Personal research in the techniques and processes of the ceramics artist.


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  • ART 5046 - Selected Photography

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Problems assigned as independent research in black and white or color photography. Prerequisites: Approval of the Department Head.


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  • ART 5051 - Printmaking

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Exploration and research in the print media.


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  • ART 5071 - Drawing Studio

    (3 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) Exploration and research of drawings as personal and creative expression.


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  • ART 5081 - Sculpture

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Independent research and exploration of sculptural processes and techniques as a means of individual creative expression.


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  • ART 5091 - Directed Studies

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Investigative study and selected problems for advanced graduate students.


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Atmospheric Sciences
  

  • ATMS 4050 - Atmospheric Pollution

    (3 Cr.)  study of elements, effects and meteorology of air pollution including the ”Greenhouse” effect, acid rain, and ozone depletion problems. Air pollution modeling and prediction is also covered. Prerequisites: Completion of freshman mathematics requirements and Chemistry 1007.


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  • ATMS 4060 - Meteorology for Teachers

    (3 Cr.) A introduction to meteorology designed for elementary and secondary school science teachers. The courses are a blend of lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on work and are designed to be taken in sequence. The courses cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements in Atmospheric Science. Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or 1011. ATMS 4060 is a prerequisite for  .


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  • ATMS 4061 - Meteorology for Teachers

    (3 Cr.) A introduction to meteorology designed for elementary and secondary school science teachers. The courses are a blend of lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on work and are designed to be taken in sequence. The courses cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements in Atmospheric Science. Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or 1011. ATMS 4060  is a prerequisite for ATMS 4061.


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Biology
  

  • BIOL 4003 - Problems

    (1-6 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) Selected programs in A. Anatomy/Physiology; B. Bacteriology/Virology; C. Botany; D. Ecology; E. Animal Science/Genetics; F. Animal and Plant Taxonomy; I. Agrostology. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head.


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  • BIOL 4004 - Ecological Methods

    (3 Cr.) Contemporary methods employed in plant and animal ecology. Prerequisites: 3002


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  • BIOL 4008 - Cellular Physiology

    (3 Cr.) Physical and chemical aspects of the living organism including an introduction to molecular biology with emphasis on the cell. Prerequisites: 2020; CHEM 2031, 2033; credit or registration in BIOL 4009 .


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  • BIOL 4009 - Cellular Physiology Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 4008 . Prerequisites: Credit or registration in BIOL 4008 . Three hours laboratory.


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  • BIOL 4012 - Plant Physiology

    (4 Cr.) An introduction to the chemical and physical processes occurring in plants. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 2004; Chemistry 1008, 1010; Math 1016.


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  • BIOL 4014 - Animal Physiology

    (4 Cr.) An introduction to the processes by which animals function in their environment. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 2010; Math 1016.


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  • BIOL 4016 - Physiology of Reproduction

    (3 Cr.) Study of the physiological and environment processes involved in mammalian reproduction. Sp. odd


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  • BIOL 4017 - Developmental Biology

    (3 Cr.) An introduction to the mechanisms and evolution of developmental processes of plants and animals. Topics include pattern formation, cell differentiation, and organogenesis. An emphasis is placed on experimental aspects of developmental biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 3005


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  • BIOL 4018 - Developmental Biology Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 4017 . Lab topics include experimental investigations of fertilization, embryogenesis, gene expression, and patterns of vertebrate organogenesis. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in BIOL 4017 


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  • BIOL 4019 - Advanced Concepts in Genetics and Molecular Biology

    (3 Cr.) An advanced level course in genetics with a focus on DNA structure and function, gene expression, protein function, human genetics, and biotechnology. An emphasis is placed on current topics and emerging biomedical technologies. Prerequisites: BIOL 3005


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  • BIOL 4022 - Histology

    (4 Cr.) Microscopic structure of the cell; cellular organizations; tissues; the relationship of structure to function. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 2010


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  • BIOL 4025 - Neurology

    (3 Cr.) Study of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human nervous system.


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  • BIOL 4026 - Neurology Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 4025 . Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Credit or registra­tion in BIOL 4025 .


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  • BIOL 4032 - Aquatic Plants

    (4 Cr.) A study of the plants that grow in aquatic and wetland sites. Emphasis placed on identification, distribution, and field characteristics. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory including frequent field trips. Prerequisites: 2004


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  • BIOL 4034 - Field Botany

    (4 Cr.) Field characteristics and sight identification of the regional flora is emphasized. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory including frequent field trips. Prerequisites: 2004


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  • BIOL 4036 - Dendrology

    (4 Cr.) Classification, identification, and characteristics of important forest trees of the United States, stressing native species common to Louisiana. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory including frequent field trips. Prerequisites: 2004


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  • BIOL 4038 - Biology of Nonseed Plants

    (4 Cr.) The characteristics, classification, phylogeny, and life cycles of fungi, algae, mosses, hornworts, liverworts, and ferns are emphasized. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory including frequent field trips. Prerequisites: 2004


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  • BIOL 4040 - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants

    (4 Cr.) Characteristics of plant families are emphasized. This includes classification systems and emphasis on primitive and advanced characteristics. Most of the lab is devoted to identification of plants by using keys from plant identification manuals. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: C or better in 2004 or 2030


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  • BIOL 4044 - Plant Ecology

    (4 Cr.) The study of plant populations and communities and their habitat with emphasis on the communities of the south central United States. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 3002


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  • BIOL 4051 - Field Biology

    (6 Cr.) Field studies of the flora and fauna native to selected habitats. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites: C or better in 2004, 2005, 2010; or C or better in 2030; or approval of department head


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  • BIOL 4056 - Introduction to Entomology

    (4 Cr.) The anatomy, physiology, and classification of insects. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 2010


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  • BIOL 4060 - Pathogenic Bacteriology

    (3 Cr.) The morphology, physiology, and immunogenecity of disease-causing bacteria; methods of isolation, identification and control of pathogenic bacteria and diseases. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: 2014, 2015.


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  • BIOL 4062 - Food and Dairy Microbiology

    (3 Cr.) The role of microorganisms in the preservation, spoilage and poisoning in food and dairy products. Also, their role in the manufacture of products of agricultural origin. Prerequisites: 2014; credit or registration in BIOL 4063 


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  • BIOL 4063 - Food and Dairy Micro Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany  . Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in  .


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  • BIOL 4064 - Water Management

    (3 Cr.) A survey of water distribution and uses, including water purification and sewage treatment, industrial and agricultural; irrigation scheduling.


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  • BIOL 4066 - Advanced Microbiology

    (3 Cr.) Advanced microbiological techniques; a study of the morphological, physiological, and genetic characteristics of important groups of microorganisms; introduction to biotechnology. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 2014, 2015 and 8 semester hours of chemistry.


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  • BIOL 4068 - General Virology

    (3 Cr.) A study of representative bacterial, animal and plant viruses. Prerequisites: 2014; credit or registration in BIOL 4069 .


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  • BIOL 4069 - General Virology Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory to accompany BIOL 4068 . Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Credit or regis­tration in BIOL 4068 .


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  • BIOL 4070 - Immunology - Concepts and Principles

    (3 Cr.) Detailed discussion of the cellular and humoral components of the immune system and their interrelationships in the production and control, at both the genetic and cellular levels, of immune responses. Prerequisites: 2014; 1015 or 3010 or consent of instructor.


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  • BIOL 4072 - Introductory Parasitolology

    (3 Cr.) The taxonomy, life history, and economic importance of protozoa, helminths, and arthropods which are parasites of man. Prerequisites: 2008; credit or registration in BIOL 4073 .


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  • BIOL 4073 - Introductory Parasitology Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 4072 . Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in BIOL 4072 .


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  • BIOL 4076 - Freshwater Ecology

    (4 Cr.) The biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of freshwater habitats. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites: 2004; 2010.


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  • BIOL 4078 - Ichthyology

    (4 Cr.) Evolution, systematics and ecology of fishes with an emphasis on North American freshwater fishes. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory with field trips. Prerequisites: 1022, 1023. F odd.


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  • BIOL 4080 - Herpetology

    (4 Cr.) Morphology, taxonomy, and life history of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on the taxonomy of the amphibians and reptiles of Louisiana. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory with field trips required. Prerequisites: 2010


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  • BIOL 4082 - Mammalogy

    (4 Cr.) The morphology, taxonomy, and life history of mammals. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory with field trips. Prerequisites: 2010 F. odd


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  • BIOL 4084 - Ornithology

    (3 Cr.) Morphology, taxonomy, behavior, and natural history of birds. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory with field trips required. Prerequisites: 2010 Sp. even


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  • BIOL 4086 - Game Birds

    (4 Cr.) Recognition, life histories, predators, economics and management practices of North American game birds. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory with field trips. Prerequisites: 2010 Sp. odd


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  • BIOL 4088 - Game Mammals and Fur Bearers

    (4 Cr.) Recognition, life histories, predators, economics and management practices of game mammals and fur bearers with special emphasis on regional fauna. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory with field trips. Prerequisites: 2010 F. even


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  • BIOL 4092 - Animal Ecology

    (3 Cr.) A study of animal populations, communities and their interactions. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 3002 or equivalent. F even.


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  • BIOL 4096 - Cooperative Internships

    (1-3 Cr.) Closely supervised practical experience working in agencies/businesses that employ biologists. Only junior and senior majors and graduate students are eligible. Students will receive grades or CR (credit) or NC (no credit). Students may repeat this course for a total of 3 credits; not to exceed 6 credits total in combination with  . The course may not be used by graduate students to fulfill major requirements.


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  • BIOL 4099 - Senior Seminar

    (1 Cr.) A seminar course to acquaint students with recent primary literature in Biology. Class format will include discussions and written papers. Prerequisites: 40 hours of credit.


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  • BIOL 5003 - Organic Evolution

    (3 Cr.) The history, theories, and mechanisms of evolution.


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  • BIOL 5005 - Research Methods

    (2 Cr.) Principles underlying biological research. Emphasis on the scientific method and its application in biological investigation. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in BIOL 5006 .


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  • BIOL 5006 - Research Methods Laboratory

    (1 Cr.) A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 5005 . Two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in BIOL 5005 .


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  • BIOL 5007 - Seminar

    (1 Cr., Maximum 2 Cr.)


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  • BIOL 5010 - Biology of Aging

    (3 Cr.) A review of the fundamental aspects of biological aging; age-related anatomical and physiological changes displayed by humans and other mammals at the molecular, cellular, and organismic levels. (Same as GERO 5010 ) Sp


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  • BIOL 5011 - Solid Waste Management

    (3 Cr.) A survey of currently-used techniques of disposal of solid wastes from municipal, industrial, and agricultural sources; recycling techniques; hazardous waste disposal. Prerequisites: BIOL 2014 or equivalent. F, even


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  • BIOL 5012 - Behavioral Ecology

    (3 Cr.) The study of the interactions between animal ecology and behavior. Topics to be covered include social behavior, competition, cooperation, sexual selection and parental care.


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  • BIOL 5013 - Physiological Ecology

    (3 Cr.) The physiological mechanisms plants and animals use to respond to their environment, including regulation, behavior, acclimation, plasticity, and adaptation. Prerequisites: Biology 1020, 1022 or equivalent.


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  • BIOL 5014 - Epidemiology

    (3 Cr.) A study of human and animal disease with consideration of host resistance, parasitic adaptation and dissemination, and the problems of interference, carriers, reservoirs, and control. Prerequisites: 2014 or equivalent.


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  • BIOL 5015 - Biology for Teachers

    (3 Cr., Maximum 12 Cr.) Analysis and application of principles of selected biological topics. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements for biology majors.


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  • BIOL 5018 - Population Biology of Fishes

    (4 Cr.) General principles of fish population dynamics with emphasis on freshwater systems. Topics include mortality, recruitment and yield, age and growth, and population ecology. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.


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  • BIOL 5024 - Biogeography

    (3 Cr.) A study of the dynamics of biological patterns and processes over broad geographic and time scales. Prerequisites: Biology 3002 or approval of instructor. F, even


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  • BIOL 5026 - Advanced Herpetology

    (3 Cr.) Detailed internal and external morphology and taxonomy of the amphibians and reptiles of North America. Field and museum techniques in collecting and preparing specimens and records. Two hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 4080 


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  • BIOL 5028 - Fish Diversity

    (4 Cr.) Evolution, systematics, and zoogeography of marine and freshwater fishes of the world. Field and museum techniques in specimen collection and preservation and an introduction to morphological, cytogenetic, and molecular analyses. Three hours seminar and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 4078 


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  • BIOL 5030 - Stream Ecology

    (4 Cr.) Animal adaptations to life in rivers, bayous, and creeks. Stream community structure as understood through ecological theories. Combination lecture, laboratory, and field work. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 4076 


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  • BIOL 5032 - Freshwater Invertebrates

    (4 Cr.) An in-depth study of the classification and ecology of invertebrate taxa found in freshwater habitats, with special emphasis on freshwater taxa of the southeastern United States. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 3002, BIOL 4076 .


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  • BIOL 5034 - Plant Systematics and Phylogeny

    (3 Cr.) Theory and practice of identifying, naming, classifying, and understanding relationships between vascular plants with emphasis on families and their phylogeny. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: A 4000-level plant taxonomy course.


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  • BIOL 5036 - Systematic Biology

    (3 Cr.) Major theses include speciation, species, concepts, character analysis, phylogeny reconstruction, and historical biogeography. Theoretical aspects of these topics and their relationship to taxon recognition, description, and classification will be emphasized.


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  • BIOL 5040 - Comparative Physiology

    (3 Cr.) Physiological processes in a wide range of invertebrates as well as vertebrate animals; different adaptations by which diverse organisms perform basic life functions; comparisons designed to demonstrate physiological homologies and analogies.


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