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BIOE 4600 - International Bioengineering Research Topics 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Comprehensive study and research exposure relating to bioengineering research topics at an international institution through the Bioengineering study abroad program. Students are exposed to laboratory and research methods while under the direct supervision and guidance of approved international mentors. Includes Honors sections. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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BIOE 4610 - International Study in Bioengineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to selected bioengineering topics through participation in international study abroad summer programs. Offers an international study experience to undergraduates through lectures, guest speakers, tours, and/or laboratory exposure on a selected bioengineering topic chosen annually by the department. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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BIOE 4690 - International Bioengineering Internship 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Observation and assignment in an international medical school, dental school, hospital, regulatory agency, or industrial department. Course is affiliated with the bioengineering study abroad program and students are under the direct supervision and guidance of approved international mentors. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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BIOE 4710 - Biophotonics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Biophotonics is an interdisciplinary subject of applying photonics to study biological samples from individual cells to the entire body. Introduces fundamental and frontier topics in optical imaging aspects of biophotonics for senior-level undergraduates and graduate students to gain the ability to solve bioimaging-related biomedical problems. Preq: MATH 2080 ; and PHYS 2210 ; and either ECE 2070 or ECE 3200 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOE 4760 - Biosurface Engineering 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Study of how surface design influences the interactions of biomolecules with biomaterials and how this in turn influences implant biocompatibility. Laboratory addresses both the theory and application of various analytical instruments commonly used in bioengineering to characterize biomaterials surfaces and investigate biomolecule-surface interactions. Preq: Senior standing in Bioengineering and BCHM 3050 . Coreq: BIOE 4761 .
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BIOE 4761 - Biosurface Engineering Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOE 4760 . Coreq: BIOE 4760 .
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BIOE 4820 - Biomaterial Implantology 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Provides training in the planning and conduct of experimental surgery, including laws and regulations; institutional requirements; selection of animal models; ethical considerations of animal research; preparation of animals for surgery; general and special surgical techniques; aseptic surgical techniques; and basic and applied instrumentation. Preq: Junior standing in Bioengineering. Coreq: BIOE 4821 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOE 4821 - Biomaterial Implantology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOE 4820 . Coreq: BIOE 4820 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOE 4900 - Internship 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Observation and assignment in a medical school, dental school, hospital, regulatory agency, or industrial department. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Preq: Senior standing in Bioengineering and consent of department chair.
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BIOE 4910 - Mentored Research in Bioengineering 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Mentored research training for undergraduate students working with a faculty advisor, including literature review, experimental design, research documentation, and presentation of results. May be repeated. Honors students must take six credits under a single advisor and write an honors thesis. Includes Honors sections. May be repeated. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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BIOL 1010 - Frontiers in Biology I 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Introduces Biological Sciences majors to the Biological Sciences Advising Center, curricula, pre-professional health advisors, University career services, and the department’s faculty. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1050 ; or BIOL 1100 .
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BIOL 1030 - General Biology I 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
First in a two-semester sequence. Includes an evolutionary approach to cells, cellular activities, genetics, and animal diversity emphasizing the processes of science. Credit toward a degree will be given for BIOL 1030 or BIOL 1100 only. Includes Honors sections.
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BIOL 1040 - General Biology II 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of BIOL 1030 . Includes an evolutionary approach to human anatomy and physiology, plant diversity, morphology, and physiology and principles of ecology. Credit toward a degree will be given for BIOL 1040 or BIOL 1110 only. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1050 ; or BIOL 1100 .
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BIOL 1050 - General Biology Laboratory I 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 1030 . Emphasizes developing laboratory techniques, becoming familiar with biological instrumentation, and performing investigations and interpreting results in the areas of biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 1030 .
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BIOL 1060 - General Biology Laboratory II 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 1040 . Emphasizes developing laboratory techniques, becoming familiar with biological instrumentation, and performing investigations and interpreting results in the areas of organismal structure, physiology, and ecology. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 1040 .
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BIOL 1090 - Introduction to Life Science 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of topics in botany, zoology, microbiology, and ecology emphasizing comprehension and practical application of life-science concepts to experiments and activities for the elementary school classroom. Enrollment priority will be given to Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors. Coreq: BIOL 1091 .
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BIOL 1091 - Introduction to Life Science Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 1090 . Coreq: BIOL 1090 .
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BIOL 1100 - Principles of Biology I 5 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Introductory course designed for students majoring in biological disciplines. Integrates lecture and laboratory and emphasizes a modern, quantitative, and experimental approach to explanations of structure, composition, dynamics, interactions, and evolution of cells and organisms. High school chemistry is recommended. Credit toward a degree will be given for BIOL 1100 or BIOL 1030 only. Includes Honors sections. Coreq: BIOL 1101 .
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BIOL 1101 - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 1100 . Coreq: BIOL 1100 .
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BIOL 1110 - Principles of Biology II 5 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Continuation of BIOL 1100, emphasizing the study of plants and animals as functional organisms and the principles of ecology. Credit toward a degree will be given for BIOL 1110 or BIOL 1040 only. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1100 . Coreq: BIOL 1111 .
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BIOL 1111 - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 1110 . Coreq: BIOL 1110 .
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BIOL 1200 - Biological Inquiry Laboratory 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Required laboratory experience to accompany BIOL 1220 or BIOL 1230 . Focuses on the process and outcomes of scientific inquiry. Students employ scientific methodology in a laboratory environment as well as critical analysis of biological problems in a small group context. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 1220 or BIOL 1230 .
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BIOL 1220 - Keys to Biodiversity 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to scientific inquiry through analysis of biodiversity. Biological foundations for life are studied, including evolution, ecology, genetics, cells, and molecules. Also includes discussion of ethical issues related to biodiversity. Credit toward a degree will be given for only one of BIOL 1220 or BIOL 1230 .
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BIOL 1230 - Keys to Human Biology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to scientific inquiry through human biology. Considers biological processes occurring within humans and human impact on global biological processes. Interrelationships ultimately affecting evolution and diversity are explored. Credit toward a degree will be given for only one of BIOL 1220 or BIOL 1230.
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BIOL 1910 - Directed Research 1-3 Credits (3-9 Contact Hours)
Research projects, supervised by faculty in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences introducing research methods. Restricted to outstanding high school students, selected using Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics ranking criteria. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Entering high school junior or senior status and consent of faculty research supervisor and department in which research is conducted.
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BIOL 2000 - Biology in the News 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
For non-science majors. Students examine current topics of biology appearing in newspapers and other current media. Uses a problem-based learning approach, with students working as teams and individually on areas of interest identified by the class. Students are expected to have completed the General Education Natural Science Requirement prior to enrolling in this course. Preq: ENGL 1030 .
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BIOL 2010 - Biotechnology and Society 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the theories, fields, and applications of biotechnology, including the structure and function of genes and their manipulation to improve plant and animal productivity and human health. Individual case studies are examined, including social and ethical issues surrounding biotechnology-based research and development. Not open to Genetics majors. Preq: BIOL 1200 ; and one of BIOL 1220 or BIOL 1230 ; and General Education Natural Science requirement.
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BIOL 2030 - Human Disease and Society 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Focuses on the basic biology underlying human disease, how disease is understood, and current methods of prevention and treatment of disease. The economics as well as the social and ethical issues surrounding human disease are a common thread throughout the course. Preq: Both BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 ; or BIOL 1220 ; or BIOL 1230 .
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BIOL 2040 - Environment, Energy and Society 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examines power and energy production, the resultant environmental effects, and the relationship between this technology and society. Introduces historical and contemporary sources of energy and power; the economic, social, and political forces important for types and patterns of development; and the resultant impacts to ecosystems and the environment.
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BIOL 2050 - Plant Form and Function 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introductory course for students majoring in plant sciences. Integrates lecture and laboratory and emphasizes fundamental structures and functions of higher plants. Preq: BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1050 .
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BIOL 2060 - Plant Form and Function Laboratory 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Laboratory for BIOL 2050 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 2050 .
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BIOL 2100 - Evolution and Creationism 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Critical review of the scientific and technological basis for evolutionary theory compared to creationist explanations for the origin and diversity of life. Includes a historical survey of the impact that the evolution/creation debate has had on law, politics, education, and other important aspects of society. Credit toward a degree will be given for only one of BIOL 2100 or PHIL 2100 . Preq: BIOL 1040 or BIOL 1110 ; and one of BIOL 1220 or BIOL 1230 ; and General Education Natural Science requirement.
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BIOL 2110 - Introduction to Toxicology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Acquaints students with the field of toxicology, integrates the science of toxicology with regulatory policy, and demonstrates its impact on our daily lives. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 .
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BIOL 2200 - Biology: Concepts, Issues, and Values 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Develops a thorough knowledge of basic biological concepts and issues and explores how these can be incorporated into a system of human values affecting technology, society, and life.
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BIOL 2220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sensory organs. Physiology is stressed. Structured primarily for Nursing and other health-related curricula. Preq: BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1050 ; or BIOL 1100 ; and CH 1010 or CH 1050 . Coreq: BIOL 2221 .
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BIOL 2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 2220 . Coreq: BIOL 2220 .
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BIOL 2230 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Continuation of BIOL 2220 covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance. Physiology is stressed. Preq: BIOL 2220 . Coreq: BIOL 2231 .
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BIOL 2231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 2230 . Coreq: BIOL 2230 .
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BIOL 2300 - Emergency Medical Responder 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Students are prepared to provide emergency pre-hospital assessment and care for patients with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Study areas include introduction to emergency medical services systems, EMR roles and responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, and working in the pre-hospital setting. Preq: BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1100 and BIOL 1110 . Consent of instructor.
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BIOL (ENT) 3010 - Insect Biology and Diversity 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the study of insects, with emphasis on their structure, function, ecology, and behavior. Identification of commonly encountered species is highlighted. Relationships between insect and human populations are discussed. Control technologies are introduced, with emphasis on environmentally responsible tactics. Offered fall semester only. May also be offered as ENT 3010 . Coreq: BIOL 3011 .
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BIOL (ENT) 3011 - Insect Biology and Diversity Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 3010 . May also be offered as ENT 3011 . Coreq: BIOL 3010 .
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BIOL 3020 - Invertebrate Biology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
In-depth survey and comparison of free-living invertebrate animals emphasizing functional anatomy, development, and evolutionary relationships. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 3060 .
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BIOL 3030 - Vertebrate Biology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Comprehensive survey of vertebrate animals, including their taxonomy, morphology, evolution, and selected aspects of the natural history and behavior. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 .
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BIOL 3040 - Biology of Plants 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of the major groups of plants, their biology, diversity, and evolution. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 . Coreq: BIOL 3080 .
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BIOL 3060 - Invertebrate Biology Laboratory 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey and comparison of the biology of living invertebrates, examples of which are drawn primarily from the southeastern coast of the United States. Preq: Introductory two-semester biology sequence with laboratory. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 3020 .
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BIOL 3070 - Vertebrate Biology Laboratory 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Comparative and phylogenetic study of the gross morphology of vertebrates. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 3030 .
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BIOL 3080 - Biology of Plants Practicum 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Laboratory exercises that explore the major groups of plants, their biology, diversity, and evolution. Coreq: BIOL 3040 .
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BIOL (WFB) 3130 - Conservation Biology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of the biological bases for the conservation of flora, fauna, and habitats. Biological factors that influence the decision-making process are also addressed. May also be offered as WFB 3130 . Preq: BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1100 and BIOL 1110 .
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BIOL 3150 - Functional Human Anatomy 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the anatomical structures associated with all organ systems found in the human body at both the gross and microscopic level. Basic physiology is integrated to assist with understanding the function of the anatomical systems. Preq: BIOE 1010 ; or BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1050 ; or BIOL 1100 ; and junior standing. Coreq: BIOL 3151 .
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BIOL 3151 - Functional Human Anatomy Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 3150 . Coreq: BIOL 3150 .
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BIOL 3160 - Human Physiology 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of the functional processes associated with the various organ systems in the human body. Students develop a basic understanding of the important and fundamental concepts in human physiology and how organ systems maintain homeostasis. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 ; and CH 1020 ; and junior standing. Coreq: BIOL 3161 .
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BIOL 3161 - Human Physiology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 3160 . Coreq: BIOL 3160 .
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BIOL 3200 - Field Botany 4 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Introductory study of the taxonomy, ecology, and evolution of plants in their natural environment with an emphasis on identification and characteristics of representative species and plant communities in the Carolinas. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 . Coreq: BIOL 3201 .
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BIOL 3201 - Field Botany Laboratory 0 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 3200 . Coreq: BIOL 3200 .
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BIOL 3350 - Evolutionary Biology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to basic concepts and underlying principles of modern evolutionary biology. Topics include a historical overview of evolutionary theories, elementary population genetics, principles of adaptation, speciation, systematics and phylogenetic inference, fossil record, biogeography, molecular evolution, and human evolution. Includes Honors sections. Preq: GEN 3000 or GEN 3020 .
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BIOL (PES) 3400 - Medical Botany 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of use of compounds of plant and fungal origin as poisons, hallucinogens, and pharmaceuticals. May also be offered as PES 3400 . Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 ; and CH 1020 .
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BIOL (ANTH) 3510 - Biological Anthropology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of humans as biological organisms. Examines human evolution, primate social behavior, human physiological variations and disease resistance, and human skeletal anatomy and forensics. May also be offered as ANTH 3510 . Preq: ANTH 2010 ; or BIOL 1030 and BIOL 1050 ; or BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1100 .
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BIOL (ANTH) 3530 - Forensic Anthropology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to forensic anthropology, the science that utilizes methods from skeletal biology and archaeology as tools in human identification in a medico-legal context. May also be offered as ANTH 3530 . Preq: Junior standing.
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BIOL 3940 - Selected Topics in Creative Inquiry I 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Disciplinary and multidisciplinary group research projects develop the student’s ability to discover, analyze, and evaluate data. Departmental honors students must take at least six credits over a two-semester period with the same research advisor, write an honors thesis, and make a public presentation of their research. These credits may include BIOL 3940, BIOL 4940 or both. Includes Honors sections. May be repeated for a maximum of 24 credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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BIOL (ENT) 4000 - Insect Morphology 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of insect structure in relation to function and of the variation of form in insects. Includes Honors sections. May also be offered as ENT 4000 . Preq: ENT 3010 . Coreq: BIOL 4001 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (ENT) 4001 - Insect Morphology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4000 . May also be offered as ENT 4001 . Coreq: BIOL 4000 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4010 - Plant Physiology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Relations and processes pertaining to maintenance, growth, and reproduction of plants, including absorption of matter and energy, water relations of the plant, utilization of reserve products and liberation of energy. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 ; and CH 1020 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 4020 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4020 - Plant Physiology Laboratory 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Laboratory exercises and experiments designed to indicate the relations and processes which pertain to maintenance, growth, and reproduction of plants, including absorption of matter and energy, water relations of the plant, utilization of reserve products, and liberation of energy. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 4010 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4030 - Introduction to Applied Genomics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Emphasizes the practical application of bioinformatic/genomic skills to solve biological problems. The course includes an introduction to the Linux operating system, the bash command line environment, principles of next-generation sequencing, genome assembly, gene prediction, annotation, databases, gene/genome clustering, recombination detection, phylogenomics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics. Preq: BIOL 1030 or BIOL 1100 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (GEN) 4050 - Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Molecular genetic analyses of eukaryotes in relation to mutations and repair, complex phenotypes, biochemical pathways, short- and long-term regulation of gene expression, and evolution. May also be offered as GEN 4050 . Preq: One of the following combinations: BCHM 3010 or BCHM 3050 ; or GEN 3000 and GEN 3020 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4060 - Introductory Plant Taxonomy 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the basic principles and concepts of plant systematics with emphasis on the plants of South Carolina. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 . Coreq: BIOL 4070 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4070 - Plant Taxonomy Laboratory 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to basic techniques of plant taxonomy with laboratory and field emphasis on the flora of South Carolina. Coreq: BIOL 4060 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4080 - Comparative Vertebrate Morphology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Phylogeny and diversity of vertebrates and study of their comparative morphology, leading to an understanding of the relationships and functioning of living organisms. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 . Coreq: BIOL 4090 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4090 - Comparative Vertebrate Morphology Laboratory 2 Credits (5 Contact Hours)
Comparative anatomy of representative vertebrates; methods used in preparing specimens for study and display. Includes Honors sections. Coreq: BIOL 4080 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4100 - Limnology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Detailed introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological interrelationships that characterize inland water environments. A fundamental approach to the interactions of components of the environment is developed at a theoretical level. Preq: Junior standing.
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4110 - Limnological Analyses 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Examines a broad range of topics covered with both standing and running fresh waters. About one-third of the laboratory exercises address the major physical components of lakes and streams. The remainder provides rationale and methods for quantitative analyses of biota, as well as some integrated analyses of whole ecosystems. Includes Honors sections. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 4100 or BIOL 4430 . Coreq: BIOL 4111 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4111 - Limnological Analyses Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4110 . Coreq: BIOL 4110 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (ENR) 4130 - Restoration Ecology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Applies ecological principles to the restoration of disturbed terrestrial, wetland, and aquatic ecosystems. Includes the restoration of soils and waterways, of flora and fauna, and of natural ecological processes such as plant succession and nutrient cycling. May also be offered as ENR 4130 . Preq: BIOL 3130 or BIOL 4410 or WFB 3130 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (AVS, MICR) 4140 - Basic Immunology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the immune system of vertebrate animals, with an emphasis on structure, function, regulation, and cellular and molecular mechanisms of immune responses. Includes Honors sections. May also be offered as AVS 4140 or MICR 4140 . Preq: BIOL 4610 and MICR 3050 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (ENT) 4150 - Insect Taxonomy 3 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Identification of the principal families of the major orders of adult insects. Laboratory work consists of intensive practice of such identification. Lecture material deals with theoretical discussion of taxonomic features observed in the laboratory. May also be offered as ENT 4150 . Preq: BIOL 4000 or ENT 4000 . Coreq: BIOL 4151 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (ENT) 4151 - Insect Taxonomy Laboratory 0 Credits (6 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4150 . May also be offered as ENT 4151 . Coreq: BIOL 4150 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4170 - Marine Biology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of the organisms that live in the sea and their adaptations to the marine environment. Emphasizes characteristics of marine habitats, organisms, and the ecosystems. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4200 - Neurobiology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Broad background in neurobiology. Topics include neuroanatomical structure-function; conduction in the neuron; neurite growth and development; neuromuscular junction; chemistry, physiology, and pharmacology of specific neurotransmitters and receptors; visual process; axoplasmic transport; hypothalamic-pituitary regulation; theories of behavior; theories of learning and memory. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 ; and BIOL 4610 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: PHYS 2080 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (AVS, MICR) 4240 - Immunology Laboratory 1 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
This course is designed to apply the knowledge gained in MICR 4140 , Immunology lecture, in an applied setting. The experiments in this beginning immunology laboratory are designed to study both the innate and acquired immune systems. Experimentation into the formation, function and detection of antibodies provides students with skills in basic immunologic techniques. May also be offered as AVS 4240 or MICR 4240 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: MICR 4140 .
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BIOL (PLPA) 4250 - Introductory Mycology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the biology of all the groups of fungi and some related organisms, with considerations of the taxonomy, morphology, development, physiology, and ecology of representative forms. May also be offered as PLPA 4250 . Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (PLPA) 4260 - Mycology Practicum 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Application of the principles of mycological techniques, microscopic study of fungi. Examples from all major groups of fungi are included. May also be offered as PLPA 4260 . Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 4250 or PLPA 4250 . Coreq: BIOL 4261 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (PLPA) 4261 - Mycology Practicum Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4260 . May also be offered as PLPA 4261 . Coreq: BIOL 4260 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4280 - Quantitative Biology 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Applies quantitative methods to a wide range of biological problems. Main focus is on building modeling skills using population, physiological, genetic, and evolutionary problems. Also includes a review of statistical principles and introduces basic bioinformatics techniques. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 ; and MATH 1080 or MATH 1110 . Coreq: BIOL 4281 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4281 - Quantitative Biology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4280 . Coreq: BIOL 4280 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4320 - Animal Histology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Structural and functional study of the basic tissues of animals and tissue makeup of organs. Emphasizes light microscopy level with selected tissue studied at the electron microscope level. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 . Coreq: BIOL 4330 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4330 - Animal Histology Laboratory 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Microscopic examination of basic animal tissue types and the tissue makeup of organs which comprise systems. Includes Honors sections. Coreq: BIOL 4320 and BIOL 4331 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4331 - Animal Histology Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4330 . Coreq: BIOL 4330 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4340 - Biological Chemistry Laboratory Techniques 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Theory and application of some of the routine tools and techniques used in biological chemistry. Lectures introduce laboratory theory and provide additional laboratory instructions; discuss results; and conduct student evaluations. Laboratory periods are used to conduct each activity. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BCHM 3010 or BCHM 3050 . Coreq: BIOL 4341 .
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BIOL 4341 - Biological Chemistry Laboratory Techniques Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4340 . Coreq: BIOL 4340 .
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BIOL (ENT) 4360 - Insect Behavior 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Fundamentals of insect behavior in an evolutionary and ecological perspective. Laboratory emphasizes generation and testing of hypotheses and observation, description, and quantification of insect behavior. May also be offered as ENT 4360 . Preq: ENT 3010 . Coreq: BIOL 4361 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL (ENT) 4361 - Insect Behavior Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4360 . May also be offered as ENT 4361 . Coreq: BIOL 4360 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4400 - Developmental Animal Biology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Events and mechanisms responsible for the development of multicellular animals. Gametogenesis, fertilization, embryonic development, cellular differentiation, morphogenesis, larval forms and metamorphosis, asexual reproduction, regeneration, malignancy, and aging are analyzed in terms of fundamental concepts and control processes. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BCHM 3010 or BCHM 3050 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4410 - Ecology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of basic ecological principles underlying the relationships between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments. Includes physiological, population, and community ecology, with applications of each to human ecological concerns. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4420 - Biogeography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of patterns of distribution of plants and animals in space and time. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 3020 or BIOL 3030 or BIOL 3040 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4430 - Freshwater Ecology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of basic ecological principles and concepts as they apply to freshwater environments: rivers and streams, wetlands, lakes and ponds, and reservoirs. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4440 - Freshwater Ecology Laboratory (Lecture Portion) 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Laboratory-based course providing a synthesis of major components of freshwater ecosystems. Activities are hypothesis driven and relate to each other to form an overall synthesis of the field. Hands-on experience allows engagement in creative inquiry. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 4430 . Coreq: BIOL 4441 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4441 - Freshwater Ecology Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4440 . Coreq: BIOL 4440 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4450 - Ecology Laboratory (Lecture Portion) 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Modern and classical approaches to the study of ecological problems discussed in BIOL 4410. Students are introduced to field, laboratory and computer-based analyses of plant and animal populations and communities. Includes Honors sections. Preq or concurrent enrollment: BIOL 4410 . Coreq: BIOL 4451 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4451 - Ecology Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany BIOL 4450 . Coreq: BIOL 4450 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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BIOL 4460 - Plant Ecology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Ecology of plants in relation to their biotic and abiotic environments. Individual organisms, populations, and communities are considered with an emphasis on seed plants in terrestrial environments. Includes Honors sections. Preq: BIOL 1040 and BIOL 1060 ; or BIOL 1110 .
This 4000-level course has a 6000-level counterpart. Students should refer to the Graduate Announcements for the 6000-level description and requirements.
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