Practical experiences with field and laboratory methods in air, water, soil, and solid waste pollution analysis and management; environmental impact and assessment methods. Prerequisite: major in Environmental Science. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4
BIO 416. SOIL SCIENCE AND BIOLOGY. The soil as a natural body. Soil devel- opment and taxonomy, physical and chemical characteristics of soils, the role of soils in plant growth and mineral nutrition, soil ecology and microbiology, fate of soil pollutants and solid wastes, soil conservation. Prerequisites: BIO 301 and permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4
BIO 419. BIOSTATISTICS. Examination of the principles of probability and statis- tics from a biological point of view. Emphasis on thoughtful selection and appli- cation of appropriate statistical analysis procedures for biological research. Topics include probability, prediction, distribution, descriptions, variables, hypotheses, and common parametric and nonparametric statistical tests. A stu- dent who has earned credit in MAT 300 cannot receive credit for this course.
Prerequisite:MAT 104. 3
BIO 420. RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS. Data management, data transforma- tion, research design, application of advanced statistical tests (ANOVA, MANOVA, multivariate analysis, nonlinear model fitting, cluster analysis, principle components
analysis) to large data sets, use of computer statistical packages, selection and use of graphs to discover and illustrate characters and relationships. Prerequisites: BIO 419 and permission of instructor. 3
BIO 421. LIMNOLOGY. Physical, chemical, and biological parameters influencing productivity of freshwater systems, including lakes, rivers, and streams. Prerequisites:
BIO 102, 103; CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4
BIO 422. WATER POLLUTION BIOLOGY. Causes, effects and treatment of water- borne pollutants; chemistry and biology of water pollution; water microbiology and evaluation techniques; ecotoxicology methods; laboratory methods in water pollution monitoring and control. Prerequisite:BIO 301. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4
BIO 423. HISTOLOGY. Microscopic anatomy of mammalian cells, tissues and organs. Characteristics, organization and identification obtained through the study of tissue sections. Prerequisites:BIO 103, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4
BIO 424. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY. Combines aspects of classical embryol- ogy, developmental mechanics, ecotoxicology, and the evolution of develop- ment. Prerequisites:BIO 103, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4
BIO 425. MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY. Arthropods of medical importance; distri- bution, biology, and control; collection and identification. Prerequisites:BIO 340 or BIO 447. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3
BIO 427. IMMUNOLOGY. The immune mechanism of vertebrates as it applies to allergies, tissue compatibility, autoimmune diseases, resistance to infectious diseases, and clinical testing. Prerequisites:BIO 217, 300. Lecture 3 hours, labo- ratory 3 hours. 4
BIO 435. METHODS AND MATERIALS IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. Expe- riences with field and laboratory biological methods suitable for use with middle school/junior high school and secondary school students. Prerequisite:B.S.E. Bi- ology education major. 3
BIO 438. FIELD ICHTHYOLOGY. An examination of fishes of the southeastern United States with emphasis on ecology and systematics. Laboratory experiences include taxonomic surveys, habitat assessment, and trophic relationships.
Prerequisite: BIO 301 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4
BIO 439. FIELD HERPETOLOGY. Focuses on amphibians and reptiles of the southeastern United States, especially Mississippi. Laboratory experiences include taxonomic surveys, habitat assessment, and trophic relationships. Prerequisite:
BIO 301 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4
BIO 440. EVOLUTION AND SYSTEMATICS. History of taxonomy and evolution- ary theory, methods of speciation and evolution, current principles and theories, and an exploration of classical and modern literature. Prerequisites:BIO 328 and a minimum of one plant or animal systematics course. 3
BIO 442. BIOTECHNOLOGY.Methods to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and ana- lyze DNA sequences. Societal implications of DNA technology are considered.
BIO 445. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. Ethology, sociobiology, and evolution of behav- ior with emphasis on naturalistic observation. Prerequisite:permission of instruc- tor. 3
BIO 446. AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY. Collection, preservation, identification, ecology, and life cycles of freshwater insects with emphasis on environmental assessment. Prerequisite: BIO 103. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 3
BIO 447. PARASITOLOGY. Taxonomy, morphology, life cycles, control, and medical importance of parasites of humans and animals. Prerequisite:BIO 103, 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4
BIO 449. LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY.Influence of biotic and abiotic processes on the characterization, pattern development, spatial heterogeneity and dynamics of landscapes. Applications and techniques using GIS, GIP and GPS.
Prerequisites: BIO 301 and one additional field-oriented offering. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4
BIO 459. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. Integrates fundamental relationships between organisms and their environment with investigations in population/com- munity biology, and wildlife management. Prerequisites: BIO 301, and two addi- tional field-oriented offerings recommended. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4
BIO 460. COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY. Homeostatic and adap- tational integration of organ and system function as exemplified by nonhuman vertebrates. Prerequisite:BIO 300. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4
BIO 464. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. An in-depth study of the functions of the human body with emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms. Prerequisite: BIO 300 or permission of the instructor. 3
BIO 465. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY.The study of physiological and biological mani- festations of disease. Prerequisites:Comparative vertebrate anatomy and physiol- ogy or human anatomy and physiology. 3
BIO 466. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY. An in-depth study of the func- tions of the human body in the laboratory setting. Prerequisites:BIO 300 or per- mission of the instructor. Laboratory 3. 2
BIO 470. INTERNSHIP. Field studies with an approved professional agency or industry. Open only to advanced biology majors. Prerequisites:approval of advi- sor and department chair. Not to exceed 4 hours total. 1-4
BIO 471. ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. Injurious and beneficial insects with emphasis on regional insects and crops. Insect life cycles and physiology; mod- ern methods of control, including integrated pest management programs.
Prerequisites: BIO 103, BIO 340 recommended. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3
BIO 477. WETLAND ECOLOGY. Structure and function of wetlands. Methods of delineation using hydrologic, soil, and vegetation indicators. Emphasis on the southeastern U.S. Prerequisites: BIO 301, CHE 101, 102, 103, 104. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4
BIO 492. SPECIAL TOPICS: ____________. Current developments in the biologi- cal sciences. May be repeated with change in topic. Total credit not to exceed 6 hours. 1-4
BIO 499. READINGS IN BIOLOGY. Oral and written discussion based on the reading of classic, popular and current works of science. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 3
CUR 456. TRENDS IN TEACHING THE SCIENCES. See CUR 456 in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction. 3
CUR 493. TEACHING THE SCIENCES. See CUR 493 in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction. 3