Courses

An introductory laboratory course stressing the techniques of astronomical observation and analysis of observed data. Students will have an opportunity to use telescopes and instruments at the Baker Observatory.

A general interest course which will explore in detail, but nonmathematically, current subject areas of astronomy and astrophysics, such as quasars, black holes, and the origin of the universe, which attract the greatest attention in the media and among the general public.

An exploration of the prospects for life on other worlds and what that detection, or non-detection, means to humanity. Topics include the origin of elements in the Universe and how they form the building blocks of life, how conditions favorable for life can occur on planets, how life evolves, recent discoveries of exoplanets, and possible effects of the discovery of extraterrestrial life on society.

An introduction to our present knowledge of the nature of the universe, the galaxies, the stars, and the planets. A description of the natural laws and physical observations which are leading us to an understanding of our place in the cosmos. May only receive credit for one of AST 113, AST 114, or AST 115.

Historical and descriptive aspects of astronomy; topics of current interest related to space science. May only receive credit for one of AST 113, AST 114, or AST 115.

Historical and descriptive aspects of astronomy; topics of current interest related to space science. Laboratory consists of observations with telescopes and of experiments pertinent to the field. May only receive credit for one of AST 113, AST 114, or AST 115.

Intermediate level course; actual techniques of astronomical observation, methods of analysis of these observations, possible interpretations of acquired data. In laboratory, each student obtains observations for study in spectroscopy, photometry, and CCD imaging.

A modern inquiry of the planets, comets, asteroids, and other members of our solar system and the planets of other stellar systems, based on recent interplanetary explorations and Earth-based observations. May only receive credit for one of AST 313, AST 513, or AST 613.

The structure of stars, processes at work in stellar atmospheres, the formation process, and the evolution of stars into white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes. May only receive credit for one of AST 315, AST 515, and AST 615.

Modern views on the structure of the Universe: its past, present, and future. Topics include the structure and content of our Galaxy and other galaxies, clusters of galaxies, the Big Bang theory (including Inflation), and the eventual fate of our Universe. May only receive credit for one of AST 317, AST 517, and AST 617.

Formation of planetary systems, planetary dynamics, and comparative planetology. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 313 and/or AST 613. May only receive credit for one of AST 313, AST 513, and AST 613.

Basic concepts of stellar structure, atmospheres, and evolution. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 315 and/or AST 615. May only receive credit for one of AST 315, AST 515, and AST 615.

Study of galaxies and the Universe. Topics include the structure and content of our Galaxy and other galaxies, clusters of galaxies, the Big Bang theory (including Inflation), and the eventual fate of our Universe. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 317 and/or 617. May only receive credit for one of AST 317, AST 517, and AST 617.

Formation of planetary systems, planetary dynamics, and comparative planetology. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 313 and/or AST 513. May only receive credit for one of AST 313, AST 513, and AST 613.

Basic concepts of stellar structure, atmospheres, and evolution. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 315 and/or AST 615. May only receive credit for one of AST 315, AST 515, and AST 615.

Study of galaxies and the Universe. Topics include the structure and content of our Galaxy and other galaxies, clusters of galaxies, the Big Bang theory (including Inflation), and the eventual fate of our Universe. Project required. May be taught concurrently with AST 317 and/or 617. May only receive credit for one of AST 317, AST 517, and AST 617.

Theory and techniques of observational astronomy.

Advanced astronomical observational techniques in imaging, photometry, spectroscopy, and astrometry. Techniques of data and error analysis. Laboratory portion will include obtaining and analyzing observational data.

An introduction to the unifying principles of biology and the processes of scientific investigation using an inquiry approach. Laboratory experiences model inquiry teaching methods appropriate for use in early childhood, elementary, and middle school science lessons. Cannot count towards a major or minor in biology. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 100 cannot also receive credit for BIO 101 or BIO 111.

A non-laboratory course that can fulfill the General Education requirement in the Life Sciences. Organisms are studied from their behavioral, ecological, heredity and evolutionary perspectives. Topics include examination of the human body in health and disease; the relevance of biology to contemporary issues in human society; an introduction to environmental science and ecology with emphasis on the interrelationships of living and nonliving things in ecosystems and how disruptions of these relationships result in environmental problems. Cannot count towards a biology major or minor. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 101 and/or BIO 111 cannot also receive credit for BIO 100.

Unifying principles of biology from the molecular level through ecosystems. Includes laboratory experience. Does not count for credit towards major or minor in biology. Students receive credit towards graduation for only one of BIO 100, 101, or 102.

A laboratory course that partially fulfills the general education requirement in the Life Sciences. Organisms are studied from their physiological, behavioral, ecological, hereditary, and evolutionary perspectives. Students will develop skills of gathering information about science, reasoning scientifically from that information and synthesizing responses to questions based upon that information in order to explain biological phenomena. Cannot count towards a biology major or minor. Students receiving credit towards graduation for BIO 101 and/or BIO 111 cannot also receive credit for BIO 100.

First half of two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. Introduction to the concepts of biological structure and function at the molecular and cellular level, genetics, and evolution. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121. Second half of two-semester introductory biology sequence for biology majors and minors. Introduction to the biology of organisms including evolutionary history, diversity, structure, and function of major taxa; and ecology. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Course devoted to a biologic topic of current interest. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours provided the topics are different.

Processes of science using the inquiry approach with reference to society, technology, and decision-making. Content covers cellular biology, plant and animal structure and function, ecology and environmental biology. Does not count for credit towards major or minor in biology.

Public health aspects of microbiology, particularly causes and control of infectious diseases, immunology, sterilization and disinfection, and food and water bacteriology. A student who takes BIO 210 and BIO 310 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 310.

Public health aspects of microbiology, particularly causes and control of infectious diseases, immunology, sterilization and disinfection, and food and water bacteriology. A student who takes BIO 212 and BIO 312 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 312.

Microbiology laboratory class associated with BIO 212 with emphasis on development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 213 and BIO 313 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 313.

Principles of classical and molecular genetics, epigenetics and biotechnology. Course content is foundational to concepts of modern biology, recommended for all majors in life science-related fields.

Problem-solving and laboratory skills to complement lecture material presented in BIO 235. Emphasis on the chemical characteristics and in vitro manipulation of nucleic acids. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in biology to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; students should investigate possible placements, available through the Biology Department and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office, prior to registration. May be repeated. A total maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399, and 499 credit may be counted towards the major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Introduction to major fields of study in biology, the role of biology in the public affairs mission, and information on career development, undergraduate research, Education Abroad opportunities, and applying to graduate/professional schools. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Fundamental principles of microbiology; development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 210 and BIO 310 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 310.

Fundamental principles of microbiology for Biology majors and pre-professional students. A student who takes BIO 212 and BIO 312 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 312.

Microbiology laboratory associated with BIO 312 for Biology majors and pre-professional students with emphasis on development of sound laboratory skills. A student who takes BIO 213 and BIO 313 receives credit toward graduation only for BIO 313.

The structure and function of cells and their constituents, including biomolecules, with an emphasis on eukaryotes.

Basic systematic principles, including the naming, classification, diversity, and evolution of angiosperms. Laboratory emphasis is on vegetative and reproductive morphology, use of taxonomic keys, and identification of common families and species of the local flora.

A field course emphasizing the identification of woody plants (including some ornamentals) of the Interior Highlands of North America. Some consideration of forest communities and their distribution will also be included. Some Saturday field trips scheduled.

Public Affairs Capstone Experience course. An in-depth study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the development of vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. Lectures will emphasize fertilization, morphogenesis, differentiation, induction, regeneration, and neoplasia. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques utilized by developmental biologists. Review of current literature and poster presentations will be required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 655. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 355 and BIO 655.

A study in animal biology that emphasizes the functional features of whole organisms including physiological regulations.

Introduction to the basic concepts of ecology. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Methods used in ecological studies. Intended to emphasize sampling techniques and data analyses pertinent to lecture material in BIO 367.

Biological principles exemplified by study of functional morphology, taxonomy and phylogeny of invertebrate phyla. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Introduction to insect structure and function with emphasis on comparative morphology, physiology, life history, behavior, and ecology.

This course considers ecological principles, conservation, and management policies for wild animals and habitats. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

A general introduction to marine biology with emphasis on local fauna and flora. Recommended for students considering a career in any phase of Oceanography. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Laboratory portion of BIO 377. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Vertebrate gross anatomy. Phylogeny and present status of organ systems of vertebrates. Shark, mud puppy and cat serve as principal sources for laboratory exercises. May be taught concurrently with BIO 680. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 380 and BIO 680.

This course provides the opportunity to earn academic credit through supervised laboratory preparation and teaching. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

This course provides the opportunity to earn academic credit integrated with a supervised work experience. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, students will complete a work-related independent study project. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. A maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399 and 499 may be counted towards the biology major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. The dynamics, structure, and distribution of plant populations and communities, with emphasis on interactions among plants, plants and other organisms, and plants and ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis on experimental studies in the greenhouse and field. Weekend field trip is required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 636. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 436 and BIO 636.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 122 and BIO 367 and BIO 368 or permission. An overview of current issues related to the conservation and management of marine organisms, with emphasis on marine species and habitats exploited or endangered by human actions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 685. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 485 and 685. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Comprehensive assessment examination for Biology majors. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Current issues in the biological sciences will be discussed and information on post-graduate opportunities for biology majors will be presented. Successful completion of the Major Field Achievement Test will be required. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

The content of the project is determined by the honors student in consultation with a faculty member serving as project advisor and approved by the Director of the Honors College. The project can be started no earlier than the first semester of the junior year and must be completed before graduation. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours. A maximum of three hours may be counted toward the major in biology. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Outstanding students obtain additional experience through independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours. A maximum of three hours from any combination of BIO 300, 399 and 499 may be counted towards the major. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Techniques in the development of natural history museum displays including making models, design of displays, writing educational text, and other techniques. Course will be taught off-site at the Bull Shoals Field Station and Chase Studio. May be taught concurrently with BIO 601. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and BIO 601. Identical with MST 501. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and MST 501. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Recommended Prerequisite GRY 108 or BIO 122. After exploring the three pillars of sustainability (environment, social equity, economics), students will embark on developing a research proposal in their area of study. Research in virtually all areas related to sustainable development can be a focus of a student's research proposal. For example: food, health, education, economics, social and gender equity, energy, law and diplomacy, land use change, biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, freshwater use, water quality, climate change mitigation, environmental remediation, smart structures, alternative energy, supply chain logistics and smart grids. May be taught concurrently with BIO 602. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 502 and BIO 602.

The theories, evolutionary and ecological patterns, and major current topics in plant-animal interactions. This course encourages independence in learning, synthesizing, and communicating science via discussions and presentations. Topics are flexible and guided by student interests. May be taught concurrently with BIO 604. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 504 and BIO 604.

A survey of current biological research on the behavioral, psychological, and cognitive dimensions of human biology. This course emphasizes the evolution and function of human social behaviors and value systems, but also addresses the genetics of human psychological diversity, the genetics of human-ape divergence, and the neurobiology of human cognition. May be taught concurrently with BIO 605. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 505 and BIO 605. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

The study of the ecology of microorganisms and the applied use of microorganisms by man in the environment. Laboratory will emphasize current methods used in the field of environmental microbiology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 608. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 508 and BIO 608. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. The interdisciplinary study of running waters, including study of the physical and chemical environment, trophic interactions, nutrient cycling, and the multiple impacts of humans on modifying these systems. Lectures, group discussion of readings, and laboratory and field exercises. One all-day Saturday field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 609. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 509 and BIO 609. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

A study of the immune system with emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions, allergy, transplant rejection, cancer surveillance, and autoimmune disease. Laboratory emphasis on techniques used to address research and diagnostic problems. May be taught concurrently with BIO 611. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 511 and BIO 611. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of industrial and applied microbiology. The industrial production of proteins, metabolites, polymers, biocides, and vaccines will be discussed in addition to biotransformations and environmental applications. Production improvement strategies that employ both physical and modern molecular techniques will be introduced. Laboratory will emphasize the selection of industrially important microorganisms, the theory and operation of a fermentor for the production of proteins, antibiotics, and steroids, use of analytical equipment for monitoring product formation, enzymes analysis, downstream processing, and bio-reactor construction and design. May be taught concurrently with BIO 613. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 512 and BIO 613. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

A survey of modern evolutionary biology, including the evidence that supports the theory of evolution, the natural processes that cause evolution, patterns and mechanisms of specialization, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships. May be taught concurrently with BIO 616. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 515 and BIO 616.

Physiology and anatomy of microorganisms including adaptive responses to environmental changes and microbial metabolic diversity will be discussed. Laboratory will emphasize selective isolation and identification of microorganisms, the growth dynamics of microorganisms, and responses by microorganisms to environmental changes. May be taught concurrently with BIO 617. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 517 and BIO 617.

The regulation of gene expression and protein/enzyme activity in prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses. A content-based lecture and discussion course utilizing both textbook and primary literature. May be taught concurrently with BIO 618. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 518 and BIO 618.

Fundamental principles of pathogenic microbiology; transmission, infection and control of the pathogen. May be taught concurrently with BIO 620. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 520 and BIO 620. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

A course designed to introduce students, particularly inservice teachers, to the study of marine science and to promote the teaching of marine biology at all grade levels. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 621. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 521 and BIO 621.

Laboratory portion of BIO 521. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 623. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 522 and BIO 623.

Field work during an extended field trip to a specific region of North America to familiarize the student with the flora and/or fauna of that region. Course is scheduled irregularly during academic breaks and may be preceded by several lectures in preparation for the trip. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with a maximum of three hours to be applied to the major in biology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 627. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 527 and BIO 627. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

The structure, function, ecological significance, and diversity of algae and plants that occur in permanently or seasonally wet environments. Emphasis will be placed on their role in aquatic systems, strategies for coping in their watery environments, physiological characteristics, and control methods. May be taught concurrently with BIO 629. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 530 and BIO 629.

Life history, population ecology, and management of exploited freshwater and marine species. Scientific sampling and analysis of fishery populations. Characterization, history, and management principles for representative commercial and recreational fisheries. May be taught concurrently with BIO 632. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 532 and BIO 632.

Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. The composition, structure, function, and importance of wetland ecosystems. Comparisons of different wetland types, hydrology, nutrient cycles, plants and animals and their adaptations, and conservation strategies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 633. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 533 and BIO 633.

A broad study of the general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on local examples. Vegetational composition, variation, succession, climax, and distribution. Includes aerial techniques, plant identification, delineation of vegetational types and mapping. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 641. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 534 and BIO 641.

Laboratory portion of BIO 534. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 635. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 535 and BIO 635.

A study with emphasis on the botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plant identification, composition, structure, distribution, and development of coastal marshes. Biological and physical interrelationships. Primary productivity and relation of marshes to estuaries and associated fauna. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 637. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 537 and BIO 637.

Laboratory portion of BIO 537. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 638. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 538 and BIO 638.

Study of patterns of distribution of organisms in space and in time. May be taught concurrently with BIO 639. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 539 and BIO 639. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Introduction to the use of molecular markers in biological research. Topics covered include methods for identifying genetic variation at the molecular level and their applications to gene discovery, gene mapping, phylogenetics, forensics, conservation biology, and research in ecology and evolution. Students will complete research projects using one or more of the techniques learned. May be taught concurrently with BIO 640. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 640 and BIO 540.

Recommended prerequisite: CHM 201 and 202 or CHM 342 and 345 (or CHM 342 taken prior to Fall 2019). Basic chemical and physical principles of plant function considering water relationships, nutrient transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and phytohormones. May be taught concurrently with BIO 644. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 544 and BIO 644.

An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with GLG 547. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and GLG 547. May be taught concurrently with BIO 647. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and BIO 647. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Scientific methodology, experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation applied to biological questions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 650. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 550 and BIO 650.

The design and analysis of biological experiments, with an emphasis on the choice and interpretation of inferential statistics. Topics covered include causal inference, statistical power, general linear models, and repeated measures designs. The use of computer software to analyze real data sets from the biological literature is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 651. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 551 and BIO 651.

This course provides the student with a strong general background in the biology of marine fishes. Emphasis placed on the principles involved in the classification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine fishes. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 654. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 555 and BIO 654.

Laboratory portion of BIO 555. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 656. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 556 and BIO 656.

A course designed to familiarize students with practical marine fisheries management problems in today's real world. Covers the international and local, economic, social, legal, and political, as well as biological factors that are considered in decisions directed toward achieving optimum sustainable yield from marine resources. The history of management schemes, sources of information, current status of fishing technology, management methods, legal problems and educational needs are explored. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 657. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 557 and BIO 657.

Laboratory portion of BIO 557. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 658. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 558 and BIO 658.

The theory of genetic variation in populations, with emphasis on quantitative description of the mechanisms of biological evolution. May be taught concurrently with BIO 659. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 560 and BIO 659.

Discussion of environmental issues, practical experiences in teaching environmental concepts, and awareness of environmental resource materials for the formal and nonformal educational setting. May be taught concurrently with BIO 661. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 561 and BIO 661 Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 171 or higher. Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs. Laboratory includes mapping, lake models, water chemistry, and surveys of diversity and abundance. Two all-day Saturday labs required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 662. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 562 and BIO 662.

Discussion of factors controlling the distribution and abundance of populations. Quantitative description of population dynamics is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 663. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 563 and BIO 663.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. Examination of forests, glades, and aquatic habitats with focus on environmental issues in the Ozarks. Integration into formal and non-formal educational settings will be covered. May be taught at the Bull Shoals Field Station. May be taught concurrently with BIO 664. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 564 and BIO 664.

A consideration of the relationship of marine organisms to their environment includes the effects of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration, currents, and food on the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 665. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 565 and BIO 665.

Laboratory portion of BIO 565. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 666. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 566 and BIO 666.

Physiological adaptations of plants and animals to environmentally stressful conditions and to ecological/evolutionary pressures. May be taught concurrently with BIO 668. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 567 and BIO 668.

Organ/system function in a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. May be taught concurrently with BIO 671. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 571 and BIO 671.

Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of birds; emphasis on Missouri forms. Early morning field trips required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 673. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 573 and BIO 673. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Aquatic insects, ecology and taxonomy with emphasis on field applications. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 674. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 574 and BIO 674. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of fish with emphasis on Missouri forms. May be taught concurrently with BIO 675. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 575 and BIO 675. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 676. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 576 and BIO 676. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of mammals with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 677. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 577 and BIO 677. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368 and BIO 550. Fundamental principles of animal behavior with an emphasis on the study of the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence behavior. May be taught concurrently with BIO 678. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 578 and BIO 678. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

An in-depth examination of the science of conservation from a biological perspective, with an examination of ethical and legal aspects of conservation. May be taught concurrently with BIO 679. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 579 and BIO 679. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

The biology of fishes in relation to environmental conditions at the individual, population, and community levels. May be taught concurrently with BIO 686. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 584 and BIO 686. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

A concentrated study of the free-living marine and estuarine invertebrates of Mississippi Sound and adjacent bayous, salt marshes, barrier islands, and the nearshore continental shelf of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Course emphasizes structure, classification, phylogenetic relationships, larval development, functional processes, and ecological aspects of Gulf of Mexico invertebrates and their natural assemblages. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students may be asked to conduct independent, short-term research projects during the course. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 687. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 587 and BIO 687.

Laboratory portion of BIO 587. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 688. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 588 and BIO 688.

Management of game birds and mammals for recreational utilization. May be taught concurrently with BIO 689. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 589 and BIO 689. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

A variable content course to provide for the offering of selected topics in biology on a one time or first-time basis. May be repeated when topic varies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 697. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 597 and BIO 697.

Techniques in the development of natural history museum displays including making models, design of displays, writing educational text, and other techniques. Course will be taught off-site at the Bull Shoals Field Station and Chase Studio. May be taught concurrently with BIO 501. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 501 and BIO 601.

After exploring the three pillars of sustainability, students will embark on developing a research proposal in their area of study. Research in virtually all areas related to sustainable development can be a focus of a student's research proposal. For example: food, health, education, economics, social and gender equity, energy, law and diplomacy, land use change, biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, freshwater use, water quality, climate change mitigation, environmental remediation, smart structures, alternative energy, supply chain logistics and smart grids. May be taught concurrently with BIO 502. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 502 and BIO 602.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368; or BIO 436. The theories, evolutionary and ecological patterns, and major current topics in plant-animal interactions. This course encourages independence in learning, synthesizing, and communicating science via discussions and presentations. Topics are flexible and guided by student interests. May be taught concurrently with BIO 504. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 504 and BIO 604.

Recommended Prerequisite: general biology with evolution; genetics; college algebra; and introductory psychology. A survey of current biological research on the behavioral, psychological, and cognitive dimensions of human biology. This course emphasizes the evolution and function of human social behaviors and value systems, but also addresses the genetics of human psychological diversity, the genetics of human-ape divergence, and the neurobiology of human cognition. May be taught concurrently with BIO 505. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 505 and BIO 605.

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology. The study of the ecology of microorganisms and the applied use of microorganisms by man in the environment. Laboratory will emphasize current methods used in the field of environmental microbiology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 508. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 508 and BIO 608.

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and one year of college chemistry. The interdisciplinary study of running waters, including study of the physical and chemical environment, trophic interactions, nutrient cycling, and the multiple impacts of humans on modifying these systems. Lectures, group discussion of readings, and laboratory and field exercises. One all-day Saturday field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 509. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 509 and BIO 609.

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology or molecular/cellular biology. A study of the immune system with emphasis on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions, allergy, transplant rejection, cancer surveillance, and autoimmune disease. Laboratory emphasis on techniques used to address research and diagnostic problems. May be taught concurrently with BIO 511. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 511 and BIO 611.

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of industrial and applied microbiology. The industrial production of proteins, metabolites, polymers, biocides, and vaccines will be discussed in addition to biotransformations and environmental applications. Production improvement strategies that employ both physical and modern molecular techniques will be introduced. Laboratory will emphasize the selection of industrially important microorganisms, the theory and operation of a fermentor for the production of proteins, antibiotics, and steroids, use of analytical equipment for monitoring product formation, enzymes analysis, downstream processing, and bio-reactor construction and design. May be taught concurrently with BIO 512. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 512 and BIO 613.

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course; and college algebra or pre-calculus mathematics course. A survey of modern evolutionary biology, including the evidence that supports the theory of evolution, the natural processes that cause evolution, patterns and mechanisms of speciation, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships. May be taught concurrently with BIO 515. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 515 and BIO 616.

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course and organic chemistry course. Physiology and anatomy of microorganisms including adaptive responses to environmental changes and microbial metabolic diversity will be discussed. Laboratory will emphasize selective isolation and identification of microorganisms, the growth dynamics of microorganisms, and responses by microorganisms to environmental changes. May be taught concurrently with BIO 517. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 517 and BIO 617.

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics, molecular/cellular biology, microbiology, or biochemistry. The regulation of gene expression and protein/enzyme activity in prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses. A content-based lecture and discussion course utilizing both textbook and primary literature. May be taught concurrently with BIO 518. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 518 and BIO 618.

Recommended Prerequisite: microbiology course. Fundamental principles of pathogenic microbiology; transmission, infection and control of the pathogen. May be taught concurrently with BIO 520. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 520 and BIO 620.

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course. A course designed to introduce students, particularly inservice teachers, to the study of marine science and to promote the teaching of marine biology at all grade levels. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 521. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 521 and BIO 621.

Laboratory portion of BIO 621. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 522. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 522 and BIO 623.

Field work during an extended field trip to a specific region of North America to familiarize the student with the flora and/or fauna of that region. Course is scheduled irregularly during academic breaks and may be preceded by several lectures in preparation for the trip. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with a maximum of three hours to be applied to the major in biology. May be taught concurrently with BIO 527. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 527 and BIO 627.

Recommended Prerequisite: introductory biology sequence. The structure, function, ecological significance, and diversity of algae and plants that occur in permanently or seasonally wet environments. Emphasis will be placed on their role in aquatic systems, strategies for coping in their watery environments, physiological characteristics, and control methods. May be taught concurrently with BIO 530. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 530 and BIO 629.

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology or wildlife management course. Life history, population ecology, and management of exploited freshwater and marine species. Scientific sampling and analysis of fishery populations. Characterization, history, and management principles for representative commercial and recreational fisheries. May be taught concurrently with BIO 532. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 532 and BIO 632.

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and one year of college chemistry. The composition, structure, function, and importance of wetland ecosystems. Comparisons of different wetland types, hydrology, nutrient cycles, plants and animals and their adaptations, and conservation strategies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 533. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 533 and BIO 633.

Laboratory portion of BIO 641. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 535. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 535 and BIO 635.

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course. The dynamics, structure, and distribution of plant populations and communities, with emphasis on interactions among plants, plants and other organisms, and plants and ecosystems. Laboratory emphasis on experimental studies in the greenhouse and field. Weekend field trip is required. BIO 436 may be taught concurrently with BIO 636. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 436 and BIO 636.

Recommended Prerequisite: general biology II, plant taxonomy, ecology and plant physiology course. A study with emphasis on the botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plant identification, composition, structure, distribution, and development of coastal marshes. Biological and physical interrelationships. Primary productivity and relation of marshes to estuaries and associated fauna. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 537. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 537 and BIO 637.

Laboratory portion of BIO 637. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 538. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 538 and BIO 638.

Recommended Prerequisite: general biology I and II courses. Study of patterns of distribution of organisms in space and in time. May be taught concurrently with BIO 539. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 539 and BIO 639.

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course. Introduction to the use of molecular markers in biological research. Topics covered include methods for identifying genetic variation at the molecular level and their applications to gene discovery, gene mapping, phylogenetics, forensics, conservation biology, and research in ecology and evolution. Students will complete research projects using one or more of the techniques learned. May be taught concurrently with BIO 540. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 540 and BIO 640.

Recommended Prerequisite: general biology I and II courses. A broad study of the general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on local examples. Vegetational composition, variation, succession, climax, and distribution. Includes aerial techniques, plant identification, delineation of vegetational types and mapping. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 534. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 534 and BIO 641.

Recommended Prerequisite: organic chemistry course. Basic chemical and physical principles of plant function considering water relationships, nutrient transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and phytohormones. May be taught concurrently with BIO 544. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 544 and BIO 644.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 122 or GLG 110 or GLG 171 or GRY 142. An interdisciplinary study of freshwater resource development, including environmental impacts of humans on hydrology and water quality, conflicts among users, and politics at local and global scales. Identical with GLG 647. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 647 and GLG 647. May be taught concurrently with BIO 547. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 547 and BIO 647.

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course and pre-calculus mathematics course. Scientific methodology, experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation applied to biological questions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 550. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 550 and BIO 650.

Recommended Prerequisite: statistics course. The design and analysis of biological experiments, with an emphasis on the choice and interpretation of inferential statistics. Topics covered include causal inference, statistical power, general linear models, and repeated measures designs. The use of computer software to analyze real data sets from the biological literature is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 551. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 551 and BIO 651.

Recommended Prerequisite: General Biology I and II, Genetics and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. This course provides the student with a strong general background in the biology of marine fishes. Emphasis placed on the principles involved in the classification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine fishes. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 555. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 555 and BIO 654.

Recommended Prerequisite: cell biology course. An in-depth study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the development of vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant systems. Lectures will emphasize fertilization, morphogenesis, differentiation, induction, regeneration, and neoplasia. Laboratory exercises will emphasize techniques utilized by developmental biologists. Review of current literature and poster presentations will be required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 355. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 355 and BIO 655.

Laboratory portion of BIO 654. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 556. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 556 and BIO 656.

A course designed to familiarize students with practical marine fisheries management problems in today's real world. Covers the international and local, economic, social, legal, and political, as well as biological factors that are considered in decisions directed toward achieving optimum sustainable yield from marine resources. The history of management schemes, sources of information, current status of fishing technology, management methods, legal problems and educational needs are explored. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 557. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 557 and BIO 657.

Laboratory portion of BIO 657. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 558. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 558 and BIO 658.

Recommended Prerequisite: evolution course and statistics course. The theory of genetic variation in populations, with emphasis on quantitative description of the mechanisms of biological evolution. May be taught concurrently with BIO 560. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 560 and BIO 659.

Discussion of environmental issues, practical experiences in teaching environmental concepts, and awareness of environmental resource materials for the formal and nonformal educational setting. May be taught concurrently with BIO 561. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 561 and BIO 661

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and one year of college chemistry. Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes and reservoirs. Laboratory includes mapping, lake models, water chemistry, and surveys of diversity and abundance. Two all-day Saturday labs required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 562. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 562 and BIO 662.

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and pre-calculus mathematics course. Discussion of factors controlling the distribution and abundance of populations. Quantitative description of population dynamics is emphasized. May be taught concurrently with BIO 563. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 563 and BIO 663.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 367 and BIO 368. Examination of forests, glades, and aquatic habitats with focus on environmental issues in the Ozarks. Integration into formal and non-formal educational settings will be covered. May be taught at the Bull Shoals Field Station. May be taught concurrently with BIO 564. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 564 and BIO 664.

Recommended Prerequisite: General Biology I and II. A consideration of the relationship of marine organisms to their environment includes the effects of temperature, salinity, light, nutrient concentration, currents, and food on the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 566 required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 565. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 565 and BIO 665.

Laboratory portion of BIO 665. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 566. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 566 and BIO 666.

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course; and general physiology or plant physiology or human physiology course. Physiological adaptations of plants and animals to environmentally stressful conditions and to ecological/evolutionary pressures. May be taught concurrently with BIO 567. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 567 and BIO 668.

Recommended Prerequisite: general physiology or human physiology course. Organ/system function in a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. May be taught concurrently with BIO 571. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 571 and BIO 671.

Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of birds; emphasis on Missouri forms. Early morning field trips required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 573. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 573 and BIO 673.

Aquatic insects, ecology and taxonomy with emphasis on field applications. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 574. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 574 and BIO 674.

Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of fish with emphasis on Missouri forms. May be taught concurrently with BIO 575. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 575 and BIO 675.

Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of amphibians and reptiles with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 576. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 576 and BIO 676.

Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of mammals with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required. May be taught concurrently with BIO 577. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 577 and BIO 677.

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and statistics course. Fundamental principles of animal behavior with an emphasis on the study of the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence behavior. May be taught concurrently with BIO 578. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 578 and BIO 678.

Recommended Prerequisite: genetics course and ecology course. An in-depth examination of the science of conservation from a biological perspective, with an examination of ethical and legal aspects of conservation. May be taught concurrently with BIO 579. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 579 and BIO 679.

Vertebrate gross anatomy. Phylogeny and present status of organ systems in vertebrates. May be taught concurrently with BIO 380. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 380 and BIO 680.

An overview of current issues related to the conservation and management of marine organisms, with emphasis on marine species and habitats exploited or endangered by human actions. May be taught concurrently with BIO 685. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 485 and BIO 685.

Recommended Prerequisite: ecology course and ichthyology course. The biology of fishes in relation to environmental conditions at the individual, population, and community levels. May be taught concurrently with BIO 584. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 584 and BIO 686.

A concentrated study of the free-living marine and estuarine invertebrates of Mississippi Sound and adjacent bayous, salt marshes, barrier islands, and the nearshore continental shelf of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Course emphasizes structure, classification, phylogenetic relationships, larval development, functional processes, and ecological aspects of Gulf of Mexico invertebrates and their natural assemblages. Advanced undergraduates and graduate students may be asked to conduct independent, short-term research projects during the course. Must be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. May be taught concurrently with BIO 587. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 587 and BIO 687.

Laboratory portion of BIO 687. May be taught concurrently with BIO 588. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 588 and BIO 688.

Recommended Prerequisite: wildlife management course. Management of game birds and mammals for recreational utilization. May be taught concurrently with BIO 589. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 589 and BIO 689.

A variable content course to provide for the offering of selected topics in biology on a one time or first-time basis. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. May be taught concurrently with BIO 597. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 597 and BIO 697.

Topics of interest in microbial physiology will be discussed. These may include, cell structure, energy production, fermentation, nitrogen metabolism, protein and nucleic acid syntheses, regulation of gene expression, and dynamics of cell growth. Lecture will supplement discussion sessions.

Recommended Prerequisite: immunology course. Cellular aspects of the immune system.

Recommended Prerequisite: limnology course. Advanced concepts of biological, chemical and physical limnology. Recent symposia, reviews, and primary literature are discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 562. Advanced concepts of biological, chemical and physical limnology. Recent symposia, reviews, and primary literature are discussed.

Recommended Prerequisite: limnology course. Research and practical application of modern limnological methods are taught.

Selected topics in biology to be discussed using original literature as the focal point. Variable content course. May be repeated when topic varies.

Individual study in biology; may include literature, field and/or laboratory work. May be repeated.

Philosophy and principles of modern taxonomic procedures.

Recommended Prerequisite: developmental biology course. This course delves deeper into topics introduced in BIO 355 and 655, and will explore other subjects not previously covered. Topics discussed may include, but are not limited to, fertilization (how do sperm and eggs mature, and how does fertilization occur?), organ size determination (what controls the size and correct proportions of organs during development), organ/embryo patterning (how does an embryo know which side will become the left and which will become the right?), organogenesis (how is a branching pattern created in developing blood vessels?), ecological developmental biology (how does climate change affect development of an organism?), and evolutionary developmental biology (how do cavefish develop without eyes, despite their eye bearing ancestors?).

Biological concepts, information, practical experiences, and use of resource materials in the elementary and secondary classroom. Variable content course. May be repeated when topic varies.

Evolutionary relationships of living and extinct vertebrates; analysis of geographic distribution and adaptive radiation. Includes field/lab experiences to be arranged.

Extensive paper on selected topics. Exclusively satisfies requirements for non-thesis option, which also requires one BIO 790 paper to be presented orally to the department. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Organization, content, and style in scientific writing. Includes discussion of literature searching, study design, proposal writing, figure preparation, revision, the publication process, and oral presentation. Recommended for research students in biology.

Completion of an internship project (80 hours/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.

Supervised research in special biology areas. May be repeated, but no more than six hours may be counted towards the MS degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Independent study connected with preparation of thesis. May be repeated, but no more than six hours may be counted towards the MS degree. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Concurrent enrollment in CHM 108 is highly recommended. A course for the non-science major. Principal concepts and applications of chemistry are presented. The course looks at both the beneficial side of chemical usage and the problems associated with chemical production and usage. The course provides information needed for a better understanding of environmental concerns, the chemical industry, consumer products and our alternate sources and storage of energy.

A one semester course for the non-science major. Principal concepts and applications of chemistry are presented. Emphasis on experiments and lab skills associated with the lecture material in CHM 107.

Concurrent enrollment in CHM 117 is highly recommended. Emphasis on chemical fundamentals and applications. Recommended for students needing only one semester of introductory chemistry. Cannot be counted towards a chemistry major or minor.

Emphasis on experiments and lab skills associated with the lecture material in CHM 116, such as chemical fundamentals and applications. Recommended for students needing only one semester of general chemistry lab. Cannot be counted towards a chemistry major or minor. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Emphasis on fundamental and theoretical concepts of chemistry. Recommended for all science majors, chemistry majors and minors, and most preprofessional students. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 170 or CHM 171. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

An introduction to laboratory chemistry employing principles and techniques that reflect material presented in CHM 160, e.g., synthesis, stoichiometry, physical studies, and data manipulation and interpretation. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 171. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Concurrent enrollment in CHM 171 is highly recommended. Emphasis on reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, precipitation reactions, acid-base theory and oxidation-reduction reactions. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 342 or CHM 506. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

An introduction to laboratory chemistry, employing principles and techniques that reflect material presented in CHM 170, e.g., physical studies on kinetics and equilibria of aqueous systems, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and data manipulation and interpretation. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 302. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

For non-science majors: a single topic of contemporary, historical or theoretical significance. Topics may vary each semester. Variable content course. May be repeated provided topics are different.

Principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. The laboratory associated with this course is CHM 202. Cannot be counted toward a chemistry major or minor if student passes CHM 342.

Principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Emphasis on experiments and lab skills associate with the lecture material in CHM 201. Cannot be counted towards a chemistry major or minor if the student passes CHM 342. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Instruction and practice in glass-working techniques needed to make simple apparatus.

Bridging the gap between CHM 170 and CHM 342, including discussion of how general chemistry differs from organic chemistry, study strategies for organic chemistry, and general chemistry topics discussed in terms of their application to organic chemistry.

An introduction to chemical processes occurring in the atmosphere, natural waters and soil. Sources of pollution, effects and remediation strategies are emphasized.

This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in chemistry to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives. Students should investigate possible placements, available through the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office, prior to registration. May be repeated.

Fundamentals of chemical analysis and basic statistics; solution equilibria, fundamentals of spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electrochemical methods. Laboratory includes both wet chemical and instrumental methods. Representative analyses are performed in laboratory.

Systematic coverage of reactions and properties of organic compounds. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 343 or CHM 345. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Continuation of CHM 342. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 445 or CHM 542. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Learn and apply experimental techniques used in the microscale organic chemistry laboratory, including synthesis, isolation, and characterization of organic molecules.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and 111. Essentials of biochemistry; chemistry and metabolism of biologically important compounds. CHM 352 and 554 cannot both be applied toward a Chemistry major or minor.

Introduction to modern biochemical techniques including buffer preparation, chromatographic separations and spectrophotometric analysis of biomolecules. CHM 353 and 555 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor.

Atomic structure, chemical bonding, acid/base and reduction/oxidation concepts, reactivity of inorganic compounds, chemistry of main group elements, fundamentals of coordination theory. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 575. May be taught concurrently with CHM 673. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 673. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Synthesis of inorganic compounds and measurements of physical and chemical properties of selected inorganic compounds.

A combination of supervised work experience in an industrial or governmental laboratory and academic training. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.

Recommended Prerequisite: take within the first 75 hours. Introduction to oral and written scientific communication, laboratory safety, ethics, scientific literature searching and software, and current trends in chemical research. Does not count toward a chemistry minor. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Individual investigation of a chemical problem under the guidance of a chemistry and biochemistry department faculty member. Students are required to consult with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to obtain a research information packet and to discuss research options with chemistry faculty members. A formal written report is required for this course. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science. May be taught concurrently with CHM 635. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 435 and CHM 635.

Learn and apply experimental techniques used in the preparative organic chemistry laboratory, including synthesis, multistep synthesis, isolation, purification, and characterization of organic molecules. Course is intended for chemistry majors.

Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 302. Chemistry of water and soil, water treatment, agricultural chemistry and related topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 660. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 460 and CHM 660.

Recommended Prerequisite: some advanced coursework in chemistry, geosciences, biology, or related fields. Atmospheric chemistry; pollution issues related to power production and transportation; energy sources and fuels. May be taught concurrently with CHM 661. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 461 and CHM 661.

Techniques and procedures for environmental monitoring to test natural samples. Applications and limitations of wet chemical and instrumental methods such as atomic absorption, gas chromatography, absorption spectrophotometry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 662. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 662. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 463.

Techniques and procedures for environmental analysis of natural water samples with an emphasis on wet chemical methods. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 463. Scheduled as first block class.

Required assessment of undergraduate Comprehensive and Non-comprehensive Chemistry majors, who are required to enroll in this course during their final semester and complete a comprehensive assessment exam, as administered by the department. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Writing scientific resumes and cover letters, discussion of chemistry careers, graduate school, job-hunting resources and professional ethics. Outside speakers from chemistry-related employers will be invited. Interaction with the Career Center will be required. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course. May be taught concurrently with CHM 696. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 498 and CHM 696.

Investigation of a research project as a continuation from CHM399 or pursuit of more advanced study under the guidance of a chemistry and biochemistry department faculty member. A formal written report and formal oral presentation of the research conducted are is required for this course. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Recommended Prerequisite: PHY 124 or PHY 204. Applications of instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials; included are potentiometry, photometry and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 602. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 502 and CHM 602.

A laboratory course emphasizing applications of Instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials. The course is designed to reflect and supplement the scope of CHM 502. Included are laboratory exercises in potentiometry, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 603. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 503 and CHM 603.

A one semester introduction to physical chemistry including the following topics: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Cannot count toward a Chemistry major or minor if the student passes CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 604. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 504 and CHM 604.

Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting materials presented in CHM 504. May be taught concurrently with CHM 605. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 505 and CHM 605.

Recommended Prerequisite: MTH 302; and PHY 124 or PHY 204. First semester of a two-semester series covering aspects of quantum mechanics, classical and statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetic theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 507. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with CHM 606. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 506 and CHM 606.

Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 375. Second semester of a two-semester series that builds upon and completes the topics introduced in CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 607. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 507 and CHM 607.

Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 506. May be taught concurrently with CHM 608. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 508 and CHM 608.

Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 507. May be taught concurrently with CHM 609. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 509 and CHM 609.

Morphology and chemical structure, polymer characterization, chemical structure and polymer properties, vinyl and non-vinyl polymers and mechanism of formation. Inorganic and partially inorganic polymers. May be taught concurrently with CHM 614. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 514 and CHM 614.

Advanced discussion of structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and other topics of theoretical nature in organic chemistry. Polar, free-radical, pericyclic, and organometallic reactions beyond Organic Chemistry I and II will be discussed. May be taught concurrently with CHM 642. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 542 and CHM 642.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and 111. Structure and function of biomolecules: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes. CHM 352 and 554 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CHM 654. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 554 and CHM 654.

A series of multidimensional biochemical experiments designed to explore the biochemical literature, scientific report writing, and the biochemical techniques used to isolate and study biomolecules. CHM 353 and 555 cannot both be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CHM 655. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 555 and CHM 655.

Bioenergetics--Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Mechanisms of hormone action. May be taught concurrently with CHM 656. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 556 and CHM 656.

Emphasis on modern techniques in the biochemistry laboratory; enzymology, protein purification and analysis; protein structure determination; isoelectric focusing; HPLC; trace techniques. May be taught concurrently with CHM 657. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 557 and CHM 657.

Theories and techniques of modern inorganic chemistry; correlation of theories with inorganic compounds. May be taught concurrently with CHM 675. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 575 and CHM 675.

Selected topics of a theoretical or applied nature. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 697. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 597 and CHM 697.

Recommended Prerequisite: PHY 124 or PHY 204. Applications of instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials; included are potentiometry, photometry and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 502. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 502 and CHM 602.

A laboratory course emphasizing applications of instrumental methods for the separation and analysis of materials. The course is designed to reflect and supplement the scope of CHM 602. Included are laboratory exercises in potentiometry, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. May be taught concurrently with CHM 503. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 503 and CHM 603.

A one semester introduction to physical chemistry including the following topics: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Cannot count toward the BS or MS degrees in Chemistry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 504. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 504 and CHM 604.

Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting materials presented in CHM 604. May be taught concurrently with CHM 505. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 505 and CHM 605.

Recommended Prerequisite: MTH 302; and PHY 124 or PHY 204. First semester of a two-semester series covering aspects of quantum mechanics, classical and statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetic theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 607. May be taught concurrently with CHM 506. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 506 and CHM 606.

Recommended Prerequisite: CHM 375. Second semester of a two-semester series that builds upon and completes the topics introduced in CHM 606. May be taught concurrently with CHM 507. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 507 and CHM 607.

Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 506 or 606. May be taught concurrently with CHM 508. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 508 and CHM 608.

Experiments in physical chemistry employing principles and techniques reflecting material presented in CHM 507 or 607. May be taught concurrently with CHM 509. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 509 and CHM 609.

Morphology and chemical structure, polymer characterization, chemical structure and polymer properties, vinyl and non-vinyl polymers and mechanism of formation. Inorganic and partially inorganic polymers. May be taught concurrently with CHM 514. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 514 and CHM 614.

Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science. May be taught concurrently with CHM 435. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 435 and CHM 635.

Advanced discussion of structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and other topics of theoretical nature in organic chemistry. Polar, free-radical, pericyclic, and organometallic reactions beyond Organic Chemistry I and II will be discussed. May be taught concurrently with CHM 542. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 542 and CHM 642.

Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and 111. Structure and function of biomolecules: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes. May be taught concurrently with CHM 554. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 554 and CHM 654.

A series of multidimensional biochemical experiments designed to explore the biochemical literature, scientific report writing, and the biochemical techniques used to isolate and study biomolecules. May be taught concurrently with CHM 555. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 555 and CHM 655.

Bioenergetics--Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Mechanisms of hormone action. May be taught concurrently with CHM 556. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 556 and CHM 656.

Emphasis on modern techniques in the biochemistry laboratory; enzymology, protein purification and analysis; protein structure determination; isoelectric focusing; HPLC; trace techniques. May be taught concurrently with CHM 557. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 557 and CHM 657.

Recommended Prerequisite: some advanced coursework in chemistry, geosciences, biology, or related fields. Chemistry of water and soil, water treatment, agricultural chemistry, and related topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 460. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 460 and CHM 660.

Recommended Prerequisite: some advanced coursework in chemistry, geosciences, biology, or related fields. Atmospheric chemistry; pollution issues related to power production and transportation; energy sources and fuels. May be taught concurrently with CHM 461. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 461 and CHM 661.

Techniques and procedures for environmental monitoring to test natural samples. Applications and limitations of wet chemical and instrumental methods such as atomic absorption, gas chromatography, and absorption spectrophotometry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 462. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 462 and CHM 662.

Atomic structure, chemical bonding, acid/base and reduction/oxidation concepts, reactivity of inorganic compounds, chemistry of main group elements, fundamentals of coordination theory. A C- grade or better is required in this course in order to take CHM 675. Cannot count toward the MS degree in Chemistry. May be taught concurrently with CHM 375. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 375 and CHM 673.

Theories and techniques of modern inorganic chemistry; correlation of theories with inorganic compounds. May be taught concurrently with CHM 575. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 575 and CHM 675.

Students will develop a familiarity with campus resources for finding employment and/or further educational training upon graduation. Emphasis will be given to writing scientific resumes and cover letters, familiarization with job-hunting resources and professional ethics, and researching chemistry careers, employers, and graduate schools. Outside speakers from chemistry-related employers and graduate programs will be invited, and interaction with the Career Center will be required. May be taught concurrently with CHM 498. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 498 and CHM 696.

Selected topics of a theoretical or applied nature. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics. May be taught concurrently with CHM 597. Cannot receive credit for both CHM 597 and CHM 697.

A series of oral presentations on new developments in chemistry. Presentations to be made by faculty members, students, and guest speakers from industry and academe. One of the requirements of this course is an oral presentation. May be repeated, but not more than two hours may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS in Chemistry degree.

Attendance at oral presentations on new developments in chemistry. Presentations may include those made by departmental faculty members, departmental graduate students, guest speakers from industry and academe and ACS tour speakers. All graduate students not enrolled in CHM 700 must be enrolled in CHM 701. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

An advanced topic in analytical chemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: electroanalytical methods, nanotechnology, forensic chemistry and data acquisition methods. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.

A single topic of current interest in the teaching of chemistry will be considered. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours with differing topics.

An advanced topic in physical chemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and modern spectroscopic methods. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.

Techniques in performing science investigation with application to secondary and middle school science.

An in-depth study of an advanced topic in organic chemistry, entailing faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: physical organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, natural products, and spectroscopic characterization. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.

An advanced topic in biochemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: carbohydrates, the cell surface, and physical biochemistry. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.

An advanced topic in environmental chemistry will be addressed via faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: Sampling methods, standardized testing, nanoparticles in the environment, and the impact of discarded emerging materials. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.

Fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics and dynamics, from both macroscopic and molecular level perspectives. An emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of gas, liquid, surface and catalyst reaction kinetics and mechanisms.

Quantum mechanics; atomic and molecular structure; computational procedures. Independent study project required.

An in-depth examination of a special topic in the area of inorganic chemistry, including faculty lectures and student projects. Examples of proposed topics include: organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, solid-state materials, and crystal structure analysis. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours with differing topics.

Detailed treatment of various advanced topics in chemistry. Variable content course. May be repeated with differing topics.

Orientation to graduate study in chemistry, including laboratory safety, research awareness, scientific dissemination, and design of a research project.

Written research paper on a selected topic to be read and evaluated by an advisory committee and presented orally before a public audience. Exclusively satisfies requirements for non-thesis option.

Extensive paper on a selected topic to be read and evaluated by a faculty committee. Exclusively used to satisfy requirements for non-thesis option. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Completion of an internship project (80 hours/credit hour) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.

Supervised research in special chemistry areas. May be repeated, but not more than six hours may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree.

Independent research and study connected with preparation of thesis. Not more than 6 hours of CHM 799 may be counted toward the 32-hour requirement for the MS degree.

An introduction to computer hardware, software, and network resources. Spreadsheets and computer-based mathematical software will be emphasized. Students will write programs and create computational models to analyze data and make written and oral presentations describing conclusions drawn from their analyses.

Problem solving with computers, analysis of computational problems and development of algorithms for their solution. Algorithms will be implemented in the BASIC language utilizing personal computers.

Programming and problem-solving using C++. Topics will include data representation and data types, logic and control flow, selection, loops, and functions, etc. Techniques of object-oriented programming are introduced. Concurrent enrollment in MTH 136 or MTH 137 or MTH 138 is strongly suggested for Computer Science majors or minors.

An introduction to programming and computer science. Topics will include data representation, algorithm design, and software development. Students will learn a high level language and use it to write programs. Suitable for non-majors who want to learn about programming and computer science. Concurrent enrollment in MTH 136 or MTH 137 or MTH 138 is strongly suggested for Computer Science majors or minors.

Solving problems using computation and implementing solutions in a high-level programming language with emphasis on higher order functions, recursion, object-oriented programming and GUI development. The course continues with Python from CSC 130 before transitioning to C++. The basic constructs of C++ including data types, I/O, control statements, arrays, and pointers are covered.

Variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics will be identified by title in the schedule of classes. The course may be repeated if a different topic is offered, however, no more than six credits may count toward any degree.

An introduction to public affairs issues in computing. Topics include civic applications, public sources of data, data and computer system security, opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence and data mining, social media and computer mediated collaboration, and cultural factors in the internationalization of software. Student will design a civic application or system intended to serve the public good.

Study of computer languages and their use in particular application domains.

A continuation of CSC 131. Topics will include: algorithm design; complexity analysis; abstract data types and encapsulation; basic data structures and their application, including stacks, queues, linked lists and binary trees; dynamic memory allocation; recursion; sorting and searching; debugging techniques.

An overview of computer architecture, which stresses the underlying design principles and the impact of these principles on computer performance. General topics include digital logic circuits, digital components, data representation, basic computer organization, processor design, control design, pipelining, vector processing, input-output organization, and memory organization.

This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Computer Science to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.

An introduction to the main elements of video game design (including setting, story, goals, narrative, mechanics, and level design) and the structure and responsibilities of a game development team. The emphasis will be on game designs that could be implemented by a small team within one year. Students will design a game and create a design document. Does not count towards a Computer Science major. Identical with ART 301. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 301 and ART 301.

Hands-on introduction to video game development software, emphasizing level design, placement of art assets, lighting, and scripting. Students may collaborate with ART 302 students to experience industry-typical workflow between designers, artists and programmers. Does not count towards a Computer Science major.

A study of algorithms and advanced data structures including graphs, heaps, hashing, self-adjusting data structures, set representations, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming and introduction to NP-complete problems. The course emphasizes on the study of efficiency and algorithm analysis. May be taught concurrently with CSC 611. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 325 and CSC 611.

An introduction to software and techniques used in data science. Topics will include sources of data, data preparation, data analysis, use of software tools, development of data analysis software, and ethical and legal considerations. May be taught concurrently with CSC 630. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 330 and CSC 630.

A study of two classes of languages: formal languages (regular, context-free, and computable) and their associated machines (finite automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines). Other topics include programming languages, focusing on the essential features of imperative, functional, object-oriented, and logic programming languages, together with their design and implementation on modern computers.

A study of modern database systems and their underlying concepts. Core topics include the relational model, SQL, database design theory, query processing, file structures, transactions, and concurrency. Programming projects provide practical experience in developing GUI database applications. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course. May be taught concurrently with CSC 612. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 335 and CSC 612.

Prerequisite CSC 232. An integrated introduction to computer systems fundamentals. Topics include computer architecture and major components, operating system concepts and implementation techniques (processes, threads, memory management, and distributed systems), and network theory, concepts and techniques. May be taught concurrently with CSC 613. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 344 and CSC 613.

Introduction to operating systems concepts, principles, and design. Topics include: processes, threads, CPU scheduling, mutual exclusion, process synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, file systems, i/o systems, disk management, distributed systems, security and protection. May be taught concurrently with CSC 660. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 360 and CSC 660.

An introduction to paradigms and languages used in internet and World Wide Web programming. These include modern tools for client-side and server-side programming and dynamic Web page generation. Advanced topics, such as security and XML, will be covered as time allows. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

This course provides an introduction to the general principles of secure computing and computer security. Students will learn about common threat types and cyber attacks including malware, denial-of-service, spoofing, and phishing as well as fundamental building blocks of secure computing systems such as authentication, encryption, and digital signatures.

The opportunity to earn academic credit in a planned learning process that integrates academic training with a supervised work experience. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Does not count toward a Computer Science minor.

Recommended Prerequisite: CSC 125 or CSC 131. Solution of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation, integration, approximation, matrix computations. Problem solution will include the use of software. Identical with MTH 421. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 421 and MTH 421.

Solution of initial and boundary value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations, simulation, and optimization. Problem solution will include the use of software. Identical with MTH 422. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 422 and MTH 422.

The study of simulation techniques. Topics will include: probability distributions, statistical testing, random number generators, design of simulation experiments, language structures for simulation, and study of a simulation language.

This course provides students with a capstone project experience. Focus will be on the software engineering concepts including requirements gathering and analysis, software architecture and design, testing, and basic project management. A semester-long group project will require application of the software engineering concepts from requirements gathering to deployment and evaluation. Successful completion of the computer science major field test (MFT) with at least a score of 145 for Computer Science/Computer Science option and 140 for Computer Science/Software Development option is required for passing the course.

A broad coverage of software quality and testing including quality assurance, inspections and reviews, software validation and verification, various testing techniques, and related tools. Other topics are essential software project planning steps, cost estimation, productivity metrics, release and configuration management concepts. May be taught concurrently with CSC 655. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 455 and CSC 655.

This course focuses on professional development skills, including resume development, interviewing, and presentations. Case studies in ethics and steps for ethical decision making will be introduced. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

An introduction to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, simple repair, and management of personal computers found in educational settings. This course will provide numerous laboratory experiences providing hands-on experience with the goal of enabling students to support personal computer laboratories found in PK-12 schools. This course cannot be taken for credit toward a computer science major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CSC 600. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 500 and CSC 600.

An introduction to the design, implementation, and management of World Wide Web resources over the internet and intranet networks. Topics include Internet overview, web authoring, web programming, server setting and maintenance. The objective of the course is to know tools (HTML, JavaScript, and Java applets, and Internet Server software, and Navigator/Internet Explorer software packages), and their applicability in WWW design and management in PK-12 school settings. This course cannot be taken for credit toward a computer science major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CSC 605. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 505 and CSC 605.

An introduction to networking and data communications from an educator's perspective. The course will examine the necessary computer hardware, software, and personnel resources relevant to networking and data communication requirements in various educational settings. Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Interconnections, and the internet will be addressed. This course cannot be taken for credit toward a computer science major or minor. May be taught concurrently with CSC 610. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 510 and CSC 610.

A continuation of CSC 365. Topics include HTML as a semantic language, advanced CSS techniques, the DOM event model, asynchronous JavaScript, user input validation, utilizing 3rd party APIs, authentication over HTTP and high performance site design (including request minification and compression). Security principles will be reinforced throughout the course. May be taught concurrently with CSC 615. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 515 and CSC 615.

Topics include lexical analysis, parsing, symbol tables, type checking, run-time organization, code generation, basic code optimization, and the use of compiler development tools. The student must write a complete compiler for a small imperative programming language. May be taught concurrently with CSC 621. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 521 and CSC 621.

An introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer rendering. Topics will include computer graphics API's, techniques and algorithms for object modeling, viewing, transformations, and event-driven programming. May be taught concurrently with CSC 625. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 525 and CSC 625.

Convex sets, classical optimization of functions, constrained optimization, search techniques, linear and nonlinear optimization, applications to applied problems. May be taught concurrently with CSC 626. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 526 and CSC 626.

Introduction to the basic concepts of data mining including data preprocessing, classification, clustering and association rules mining. The focus will be on understanding the algorithms underlying data mining and on the practical use of those algorithms. May be taught concurrently with CSC 635. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 535 and CSC 635.

Introduction to parallel and distributed computing through algorithms, strategies for problem decomposition, system architecture, implementation strategies, and performance analysis. In this course, students will have the opportunity to write parallel or distributed programs and applications in several contexts such as multithreaded programming, general purpose computing on a graphics processing unit, and MPI programming.

Modern techniques for the implementation of goal-directed behavior in intelligent systems, including knowledge representation, search, perception, reasoning, and learning. May be taught concurrently with CSC 640. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 540 and CSC 640.

This is an applied course focusing on the technical aspects of computer-based multimedia-speech, music, audio, and video. In any given semester, the focus may be more on audio or image processing, or it may be equally balanced between the two. Topics include multimedia data capture and representation, methods of data compression, multimedia information retrieval, and multimedia standards. May be taught concurrently with CSC 645. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 545 and CSC 645.

An introduction to the theory, concepts and techniques upon which modern computer networks are based. The emphasis will be on layered network architectures, the design frameworks for both local and wide area networks and communication protocols. May be taught concurrently with CSC 665. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 565 and CSC 665.

An introduction to the design, development, and publication of software applications for mobile devices. Course topics will include design and creation of basic and advanced applications, use of an integrated development environment, performance and security issues, and application packaging and distribution mechanisms. May be taught concurrently with CSC 667. Cannot receive credit or both CSC 567 and CSC 667.

This course focuses on computational techniques used in bioinformatics. Topics will include nucleotide and amino acid data representation, sequence alignment, coding sequence prediction, and use of statistical models. Students will learn to use bioinformatics libraries with a script language such as Python or Perl. May be taught concurrently with CSC 687. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 587 and CSC 687.

Variable content course with topics in the field of Computer Science. Topics may be identified by title in the schedule of classes. May be repeated if a different topic is offered. May be taught concurrently with CSC 690. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 590 and CSC 690.

Directed study with a faculty member. Periodic conferences with the faculty member are required. A maximum of three credit hours may count towards any degree option. May be taught concurrently with CSC 696. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 596 and CSC 696.

An introduction to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading, simple repair, and management of personal computers found in educational settings. This course will provide numerous laboratory experiences providing hands-on experience with the goal of enabling students to support personal computer laboratories found in PK-12 schools. May be taught concurrently with CSC 500. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 500 and CSC 600.

An introduction to the design, implementation, and management of World Wide Web resources over the internet and intranet networks. Topics include Internet overview, web authoring, web programming, server setting and maintenance. The objective of the course is to know tools (HTML, JavaScript, and Java applets, and Internet Server software, and Navigator/Internet Explorer software packages), and their applicability in WWW design and management in PK-12 school settings. May be taught concurrently with CSC 505. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 505 and CSC 605.

An introduction to networking and data communications from an educator's perspective. The course will examine the necessary computer hardware, software, and personnel resources relevant to networking and data communication requirements in various educational settings. Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Interconnections, and the internet will be addressed. May be taught concurrently with CSC 510. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 510 and CSC 610.

A study of algorithms and advanced data structures including graphs, heaps, hashing, self-adjusting data structures, set representations, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming and introduction to NP-complete problems. The course emphasizes on the study of efficiency and algorithm analysis. May be taught concurrently with CSC 325. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 325 and CSC 611.

A study of modern database systems and their underlying concepts. Core topics include the relational model, SQL, database design theory, query processing, file structures, transactions, and concurrency. Programming projects provide practical experience in developing GUI database applications. May be taught concurrently with CSC 335. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 335 and CSC 612.

An integrated introduction to computer systems fundamentals. Topics include computer architecture and major components, operating system concepts and implementation techniques (processes, threads, memory management, and distributed systems), and network theory, concepts and techniques. May be taught concurrently with CSC 344. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 344 and CSC 613.

Topics include HTML as a semantic language, advanced CSS techniques, the DOM event model, asynchronous JavaScript, user input validation, utilizing 3rd party APIs, authentication over HTTP and high performance site design (including request minification and compression). Security principles will be reinforced throughout the course. May be taught concurrently with CSC 515. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 515 and CSC 615.

Topics include lexical analysis, parsing, symbol tables, type checking, run-time organization, code generation, basic code optimization, and the use of compiler development tools. The student must write a complete compiler for a small imperative programming language. May be taught concurrently with CSC 521. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 521 and CSC 621.

An introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer rendering. Topics will include computer graphics API's, techniques and algorithms for object modeling, viewing, transformations, and event-driven programming. May be taught concurrently with CSC 525. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 525 and CSC 625.

Convex sets, classical optimization of functions, constrained optimization, search techniques, linear and nonlinear optimization, applications to applied problems. May be taught concurrently with CSC 526. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 526 and CSC 626.

An introduction to software and techniques used in data science. Topics will include sources of data, data preparation, data analysis, use of software tools, development of data analysis software, and ethical and legal considerations. May be taught concurrently with CSC 330. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 330 and CSC 630.

Recommended Prerequisite: equivalent of CSC 232. Introduction to the basic concepts of data mining including data preprocessing, classification, clustering and association rules mining. The focus will be on understanding the algorithms underlying data mining and on the practical use of those algorithms. May be taught concurrently with CSC 535. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 535 and CSC 635.

Recommended Prerequisite: equivalent of CSC 325. Modern techniques for the implementation of goal-directed behavior in intelligent systems, including knowledge representation, search, perception, reasoning, and learning. May be taught concurrently with CSC 540. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 540 and CSC 640.

This is an applied course focusing on the technical aspects of computer-based multimedia-speech, music, audio, and video. In any given semester, the focus may be more on audio or image processing, or it may be equally balanced between the two. Topics include multimedia data capture and representation, methods of data compression, multimedia information retrieval, and multimedia standards. May be taught concurrently with CSC 545. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 545 and CSC 645.

A broad coverage of software quality and testing including quality assurance, inspections and reviews, software validation and verification, various testing techniques, and related tools. Other topics are essential software project planning steps, cost estimation, productivity metrics, release and configuration management concepts. May be taught concurrently with CSC 455. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 455 and CSC 655.

Introduction to operating systems concepts, principles, and design. Topics include: processes, threads, CPU scheduling, mutual exclusion, process synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, file systems, i/o systems, disk management, distributed systems, security and protection. May be taught concurrently with CSC 360. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 360 and CSC 660.

An introduction to the theory, concepts and techniques upon which modern computer networks are based. The emphasis will be on layered network architectures, the design frameworks for both local and wide area networks and communication protocols. May be taught concurrently with CSC 565. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 565 and CSC 665.

An introduction to the design, development, and publication of software applications for mobile devices. Course topics will include design and creation of basic and advanced applications, use of an integrated development environment, performance and security issues, and application packaging and distribution mechanisms. May be taught concurrently with CSC 567. Cannot receive credit or both CSC 567 and CSC 667.

This course focuses on computational techniques used in bioinformatics. Topics will include nucleotide and amino acid data representation, sequence alignment, coding sequence prediction, and use of statistical models. Students will learn to use bioinformatics libraries with a script language such as Python or Perl. May be taught concurrently with CSC 587. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 587 and CSC 687.

Variable content course with topics in the field of Computer Science. Topics may be identified by title in the schedule of classes. May be repeated in a different topic is offered. May be taught concurrently with CSC 590. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 590 and CSC 690.

Directed study with a faculty member. Periodic conferences with the faculty member are required. A maximum of three credit hours may count towards the degree. May be taught concurrently with CSC 596. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 596 and CSC 696.

Computer Science literature and research methods. Students will read research literature in Computer Science and make presentations describing that research. Students will attend presentations by faculty, visitors, and other students. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

Continuation of CSC 701 with a focus on tools and methods for data analysis. Students will make oral presentations that report experimental results and will attend presentations by faculty, visitors, and other students. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.

The course will introduce the research methods, tools, ethics, and approaches. Students will become familiar with the research process, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and mixed methods approaches. Students will learn to critically review literature relevant to the Computer Science field or interest and find how their findings can be useful in their understanding of and solving real-world problems. Students will attend presentations by faculty, visitors, and other students. Students will write a research proposal and make oral presentations.

Study of tools, techniques and frameworks for extracting useful information from large data. Study of machine learning algorithms for data analytics. Visual display of results.

Machine learning explores the study and construction of algorithms that can learn from data. This study combines ideas from both computer science and statistics. The study of learning from data is playing an increasingly important role in numerous areas of science and technology. This course will familiarize students with several frequently used machine learning models and algorithms to attack real world problems and prepare students for research or industry application of machine learning techniques.

A study of neural networks, including backpropagation, loss functions, gradient descent, convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, regularization techniques, network architectures, transfer learning, generative models.

Principles and applications of programs inspired by biological principles. Genetic algorithms and their use in search and optimization. Problem representation, operators, and control. Artificial life and the use of evolutionary computation in robotics.

Advanced aspects of computer-based multimedia. Topics may differ from semester to semester but will be chosen from computer vision, speech recognition, gesture recognition, image and audio signal processing, data visualization, and multimedia information retrieval.

Research and practice in Human-Computer interaction (HCI). Impact of human perception and cognition on user interface design. Tools for building graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and multimodal user interfaces incorporating speech and gesture. Research methods.

This course introduces fundamental technologies for multimedia coding, processing, and communications. Emphasis will be given on content representation, delivery over a variety of networks, and various applications including compression, adaptation, and authentication.

This course will provide understanding and knowledge of the software engineering techniques and practices, and CASE tools to build modern software products and services. Focus will be on strengthening students programming knowledge by extending it with specific techniques for software requirements gathering and analysis, software architecture and design, testing, and basic project management. Students will also familiarize themselves with the recent advances in software engineering techniques, investigate any associated challenges and outstanding problems, and perform graduate-level research for potential solutions to those challenges and problems. A group project will require the application of the software engineering concepts from requirements gathering to deployment and evaluation.

Various topics in software testing and quality assurance concepts will be covered including inspections and reviews, validation and verification, testing techniques, and related tools. Selective software project planning steps, cost estimation, productivity metrics, as well as release and configuration management concepts will be also covered. Cannot receive credit for both CSC 455 and CSC 755.

An introduction to some of the fundamental concepts and state-of-the-art research in the areas of ubiquitous computing (UbiComp). A significant portion of the course will cover the Internet of Things (IoT). Less emphasis will be given to the hardware and device level details. The major focus of this course is Internet Evolution and Wireless Technologies, Location Services in UbiComp, context-aware computing, privacy and security, wearable computing, mobile OS, IoT and data analytics, cloud computing. Students will learn to carry out research in UbiComp and IoT.

Variable content course with topics that can change from semester to semester. Topics may be identified by title in the class schedule. May be repeated if a different topic is offered.

Completion of an internship project (480 hours) at a discipline-related business, nonprofit organization, or government agency, approved and supervised by both the departmental and internship advisors. Includes a formal report in the appropriate professional format, and an oral presentation at an approved venue. Graded Pass/Not Pass only. No more than 6 hours may count toward a master's degree.

Students will complete and present a supervised graduate research or development project in Computer Science. Tentative tasks and semester-end outcomes must be prepared in consultation with the supervising faculty within the first week of the semester. May be repeated, but no more than six hours may count towards the degree program.

Independent research leading to writing and defending a successful thesis in Computer Science. Students will conduct research, analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the findings. A thesis proposal must be successfully defended after the completion of no more than three hours of thesis work. No more than six hours may count toward the degree program.

Examination of fields of engineering and career opportunities in engineering. Professional expectations of engineers. Introduction to resources for assisting student success.

An examination of the world's geographic regions focusing on the location of Earth's major physical features, human populations and cultures, and their interaction. Topics include natural systems, globalization, ethnic and geopolitical conflicts, and human impacts upon the environment. This course provides both an introduction to geography as a discipline and a basic geographic foundation for those interested in current international issues, politics, history and public affairs.

An introduction to the multidisciplinary concept of "sustainability," including the difficulty of defining sustainability and implementing sustainable development programs. Emphasis is placed on understanding basic environmental and social processes and patterns and how they relate to current events.

This discussion-based course engages students in foundational literature within the sustainability discipline. Students participate through discussions and presentations reviewing how sustainability today has origins in key economic, environmental, and social writings.

An introductory survey of the earth's weather and climate. A description of the physical processes of the atmosphere is followed by a survey of the world's varied climatic regions. The laboratory involves the preparation and interpretation of meteorological data and the classification of climates.

A study of the earth's natural systems including weather and climate, rocks and minerals, landforms and processes of landform development, biogeography, water resources and soils. Map fundamentals and the interrelationships of the geographic factors of the natural environment are emphasized. Students who take GRY 240 and GRY 142 may receive credit for only one of these courses.

Laboratory instruction in the earth's natural systems including weather and climate, rocks and minerals, landforms and processes of landform development, biogeography, water resources and soils. Map fundamentals and the interrelationships of the geographic factors of the natural environment are emphasized. This course is open only to transfer students who have already completed a 3-credit course equivalent to the lecture portion of GRY 142.

Course devoted to a single topic that can vary from semester to semester depending on student and faculty interest. Topics are limited to those requiring no prior geography background. Examples: Geography of the Home Community, Geography of Energy Resources, Geography of Sport. Variable content course. Students should check the semester class schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours.

A course designed to give students an understanding of the processes of science and the basic concepts of earth science using the inquiry approach in hands-on laboratory activities. Content includes maps, earth in space, weather and climate, soils and vegetation, rocks and minerals, landforms, processes of landform development, water resources, environmental relationship to the physical setting. Does not apply toward the major in Secondary Education. Students who take GRY 240 and GRY 142 may receive credit for only one of these courses.

Fundamental concepts and practices of land surveying. Practical exercises comparable to those used at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Physical and cultural regions of the United States, including their characteristics and resource utilization. Topics include landforms, climates, natural resources, economic activities, and cultural and political patterns.

Physical and cultural geography of the Ozarks. Surveys basic geology, landforms, soils, vegetation and the geography of settlement, population, major economic activities, lifestyles and the cultural landscape. Emphasis on historical development and spatial distributions. Field trip required. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

An in-depth study of selected regions of the world. Examples: Tropical Areas, Arid Regions, Polar Regions, Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand. Surveys geology, landforms, soil, vegetation, climate, settlement, population, economic activities and the cultural landscape. The course will be devoted to a single region that can vary from semester to semester. Variable content course. Students should check the current class schedule to determine the topic title for any given semester. Since topics vary, the course may be repeated with permission.

Tourism is analyzed from the academic perspective. This course incorporates concepts, principles, and theories from disciplines such as psychology, economics, and marketing that greatly influence the industry. The course covers the destination, marketing, demand, and transportation. It connects the geographical elements and the impact of tourism, while also analyzing the government regulations that attempt to mitigate negative results.

This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in Geography to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the specific course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.

An examination of global health and disease patterns from a geographic perspective. Part of the course focuses on disease and the impacts of globalization, economic development, land use, pollution, climate change, and cultural beliefs and practices. The rest of the course examines traditional and western health care systems and the distribution of health care resources. Topics include global pandemics, emerging diseases, health care accessibility, and disease mapping.

A survey of the U.S. National Park system and national and international protected areas. Topics include natural and cultural heritage, park management, and the role of interpretation in creating a unique sense of place.