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BEH 5104 Ethical and Legal Considerations for Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Covers the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s guidelines for responsible conduct for behavior analysts, position papers of various professional organizations related to ethical issues in ABA, and other ethical and legal considerations for the practice of behavior analysis.
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BEH 5105 Radical Behaviorism Credit Hours: 3
Covers B.F. Skinner’s seminal articles on radical behaviorism, along with other notable commentaries and Skinner’s response. Includes determinism, private events, verbal behavior, contingency-shaped vs rule-governed behavior, and a radical behaviorist perspective on culture and society.
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BEH 5106 Biological Basis of Behavior: Behavioral Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3
Examines the biological basis of behavior and introduces the scientific study of drugs and their effects on behavior. Emphasizes the neurological basis of psychotropic medications (loci of drugs in the central nervous system) and behavioral pharmacology (behavioral effects of drugs in the central nervous system).
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BEH 5107 Advanced Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 2
Provides in-depth treatment of complex operant contingencies and reinforcement schedules, verbally governed behavior, function-altering effects of stimuli, stimulus-equivalence and other relational frames, and other extrapolations from the basic principles that account for complex human behavior.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8148, 8149, 9147)
Prerequisite: BEH 5011 or BEH 5041
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BEH 5108 Developing and Strengthening New Behavior Credit Hours: 2
Covers evidence-based procedures for developing and strengthening new behavior. Includes the research base supporting each procedure, when each is appropriate to use, and how to combine them to generate a new learning program tailored to the needs of an individual client.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8149, 9147)
Prerequisite: BEH 5011 or BEH 5041 Corequisite: BEH 5011 or BEH 5041
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BEH 5201 Ethical and Professional Standards in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Includes defining acceptable treatment environments, rights to effective treatment and education, balancing the rights to habilitation and personal liberties, least restrictive alternatives, punishment and aversive control, emergency interventions and other ethical issues related to persons with disabilities and clinical populations.
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BEH 5202 Ethics in Behavior Analytic Research Credit Hours: 1
Prepares students in the behavioral sciences to identify and surmount current and emerging ethical issues when planning, conducting and disseminating research.
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BEH 5248 Prepractical Field Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Provides first-year master’s students prepractical training to begin development of behavior analytic skills in applied settings, under the supervision of faculty. Also provides the opportunity for hands-on field experience at The Scott Center for Autism Treatment.
Requirement(s): Must be taken during first year, attend initial orientation and undergo background screening and fingerprinting
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BEH 5249 Prepractical Field Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 0
Provides first-year master’s students prepractical training to begin development of behavior analytic skills in applied settings, under the supervision of faculty. Also provides the opportunity for hands-on field experience at The Scott Center for Autism Treatment.
Requirement(s): Must be taken during first year, attend initial orientation and undergo background screening and fingerprinting
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BEH 5250 Intensive Practical Training in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 4
Provides biweekly face-to-face coaching and supervision within the context of a clinical or educational applied setting. Includes behavioral assessment; program design, implementation and evaluation; oversight of program implementation by others; and related activities. Supervision includes direct observation of student performance.
Requirement(s): To be taken three terms for a total of 12 credits. Considered a full-load course
Must be taken for a total of 12 credits
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BEH 5261 Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork 1 Credit Hours: 1
Provides 200 hours of supervised experience implementing behavior analytic intervention strategies. Develops/demonstrates mastery of beginner-level required competencies (computing inter-observer agreement data, data-based decisions, writing operational definitions).
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8149, 9147)
Requirement(s): Must be registered for another BEH
Must be taken twice for a total of 400 hours
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BEH 5262 Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork 2 Credit Hours: 2
Provides 250 hours of supervised experience using behavior analytic intervention strategies to create behavior change in clients. Develops and demonstrates mastery of intermediate to advanced competencies, (skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, measurement procedures, report writing).
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8149, 9147)
Must be taken twice for a total of 500 hours
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BEH 5263 Concentrated Supervised Fieldwork 3 Credit Hours: 3
Provides 300 hours of supervised experience using behavior analytic intervention strategies to create behavior change in clients. Develops and demonstrates mastery of intermediate to advanced competencies (skill acquisition/behavior reduction, measurement procedures, report writing). Considered a full-load course.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8149, 9147)
Must be taken twice for a total of 600 hours
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BEH 5290 Capstone Project in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Includes conducting an applied project, the quality of which is judged acceptable by a faculty supervisor.
Requirement(s): Considered a full-load course
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BEH 5301 Applications of Behavior Analysis to Education and Training Credit Hours: 3
Covers the design, implementation and evaluation of efficient learning programs to provide necessary skills and desired outcomes for clients and instructors. Teaches the instructional design process from a behavior analytic perspective.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8148, 8149, 9147)
Requirement(s): Enrollment in behavior analysis degree program or successful completion of BEH 5000 or BEH 5100 Concepts, Principles and Characteristics of Behavior Analysis
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BEH 5303 Experimental Analysis of Behavior Credit Hours: 3
Provides an advanced overview of the fundamentals of behavior from the perspective of operant conditioning. Includes the principles and procedures used within the field of behavior analysis. Requires research and written reports and evaluations.
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BEH 5400 Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management Credit Hours: 3
Includes performance and cause analysis, and intervention selection, design and implementation. Also includes evaluation of past and current research on improving workplace productivity, quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety. Addresses how performance management uses behavior principles as applied in business and industry.
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BEH 5401 Advanced Organizational Behavior Management Credit Hours: 3
Examines human behavior in organizations from a behavior analytic perspective. Includes the interface between OBM and I/O psychology, pay for performance, motivation, performance improvement techniques, compensation, quality, job satisfaction and its relation to productivity, and the ethics of personnel management.
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BEH 5402 Behavioral Systems Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Covers the application of behavioral systems analysis to conducting a multilevel functional assessment relevant to the design of complex systems. Uses an applied behavior analytic approach to promote and prioritize socially significant change at multiple levels. Includes the interface between behavioral systems analysis and performance management.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8149, 9147)
Prerequisite: BEH 5011 or BEH 5041 Corequisite: BEH 5011 or BEH 5041
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BEH 5403 Training and Development Credit Hours: 3
Covers behavior-analytic approaches to training and development. Includes the role of behavior analysis in the training and development industry, an overview of various types of training systems, the post-training environment, and a process of evaluating and building training systems.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8149, 9147)
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BEH 5404 Industrial and Clinical Safety Credit Hours: 1
Covers behavior-analytic approaches to safety. Includes a review of common safety practices, risk assessment and the reduction of at-risk behaviors; how to a create lasting impact on safety; and applications across a range of settings, including extensions into clinical areas.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8149, 9147)
Prerequisite: BEH 5011 or BEH 5041 Corequisite: BEH 5011 or BEH 5041
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BEH 5490 Capstone Project in Organizational Behavior Management Credit Hours: 3
Includes conducting an applied project, the quality of which is judged acceptable by a faculty supervisor.
Requirement(s): Considered a full-load course
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BEH 5500 Seminar in Conceptual Issues in Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Covers conceptual issues in behavior analysis and radical behaviorism. Includes a Skinnerian analysis of verbal behavior, free will, determinism, coercion and aversion control. Requires reading, class discussion, and writing and presenting papers.
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits, provided topics change
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BEH 5501 Seminar in Methodological Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Covers methodological issues in behavior analysis. Includes low-tech and high-tech research-based methods, computerized data collection systems and graphing data. Requires reading, class discussion, and writing and presenting papers.
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits, provided topics change
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BEH 5502 Seminar in the Experimental Analysis of Behavior Credit Hours: 1
Covers basic EAB research and seminal articles in the field. Includes basic operant processes, the matching law, higher-order response classes, stimulus equivalence, schedule-induced behavior, and behavioral contrast and momentum.
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits, provided topics change
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BEH 5503 Seminar in Educational Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Covers current topics in educational applications in ABA. Includes programmed instruction and PSI, precision teaching and direct instruction, evidence-based practice, training teachers to manage classroom behavior and teaching children with autism and related disabilities.
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits, provided topics change
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BEH 5504 Seminar in Clinical Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Covers parent training, teaching verbal behavior to children with autism, home- and school-based programs, positive behavioral supports and treating self-injurious behavior.
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits, provided topics change
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BEH 5505 Seminar in Organizational Behavior Management Credit Hours: 1
Covers current topics in OBM applications. Stresses methods of improving performance using functional assessment, performance feedback and reinforcement. Discusses pay-for-performance structures, systems analysis and behavior-based safety specialty areas.
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits, provided topics change
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BEH 5506 Basic to Applied Continuum in Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Covers the relationship between current topics in the experimental analysis of behavior and applications. Includes applications of the matching law, time-based schedules and stimulus equivalence. Requires reading, class discussion, and writing and presenting papers.
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits, provided topics change
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BEH 5507 Behavior Analysis in Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Credit Hours: 2
Covers behavioral assessment and treatment techniques used with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities. May include assessment and treatment of self-injurious behavior and teaching functional communication.
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BEH 5508 Advanced ABA Treatment Planning Credit Hours: 3
Covers recognizing and responding to factors affecting the application of behavior analysis principles in community settings. Includes designing intervention plans to fit characteristics of social and physical context such as families and family homes; schools, service agencies and facilities; and places of employment, recreation and commerce.
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BEH 5510 Directed Readings in Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 2 - 4
Selected readings and/or Web-based interactive exercises in a specific topic under the direction of a faculty member.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
May be repeated for a maximum of four credits
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BEH 5899 Final Semester Thesis Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for thesis completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Approval by Office of Graduate Programs and accepted petition to graduate
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BEH 5900 Thesis Preparation Credit Hours: 1
Includes guided review of research literature and/or pilot work relevant to the thesis topic.
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BEH 5901 Graduate Research in Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 0
Prepares students to select relevant research questions, conduct their own research, and conduct their own research or capstone project.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8149, 9147)
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BEH 5999 Thesis Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Includes preparation and submission of a research thesis, the quality of which is judged acceptable by the ABA program chair, the college and graduate programs director.
Requirement(s): Considered a full-load if registered for at least three credits
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BEH 6301 Applications of Behavior Analysis to College Instruction Credit Hours: 3
Covers fundamentals of instructional design grounded in principles of learning derived from behavioral science and behavior analytic research. Emphasizes applications of programmed instruction, personalized systems of instruction, precision teaching, direct instruction, teaching machines and inter-teaching for collegiate instruction.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis program (8146, 8147, 8148, 8149, 9147)
Requirement(s): Enrollment in Behavior Analysis degree program or successful completion of BEH 5000 or BEH 5100 Concepts, Principles and Characteristics of Behavior Analysis
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BEH 6302 Verbal Behavior Credit Hours: 3
Covers B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior from a conceptual and applied perspective. Takes material directly from Verbal Behavior (Skinner, 1957). Includes supplemental readings to provide more contemporary updates to the main text.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis doctoral program (9147)
Requirement(s): Admission to doctoral program or instructor approval
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BEH 6304 Complex Human Behavior Credit Hours: 3
Examines application of principles of behavior to complex human behavior (thinking, dreaming and imagining). Deepens conceptual and practical understanding of advanced topics in behavior analysis. Introduces theory and research that focuses on complex human behavior. Generates research questions and protocols to examine complex human behavior.
Recommended: Background knowledge equivalent to BEH 5100 Concepts, Principles and Characteristics of Behavior Analysis .
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BEH 6306 Advanced Special Topics in Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Covers current advanced topics int he field of behavior analysis. The topics will vary by semester. Examples of topics include, but are not limited to grant writing, renewal/resurgence/relapse of behavior, assessment in OBM, functional behavior assessment, relational frame theory, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Must be enrolled in behavior analysis doctoral program (9147)
Requirement(s): Admission to doctoral program or instructor approval
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BEH 6800 Supervised Research Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Research conducted under the guidance of doctoral-level graduate faculty. Research may lead to preparation of a research proposal for dissertation work.
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BEH 6899 Final Semester Dissertation Credit Hours: 0 - 2
Variable registration for dissertation completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements.
Requirement(s): Approval by Office of Graduate Programs and accepted candidacy
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BEH 6999 Dissertation in Behavior Analysis Credit Hours: 3 - 12
Research and preparation for the doctoral dissertation.
Requirement(s): Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree
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BIO 0002 Final Program Examination Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
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BIO 0003 Final Program Examination 2 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: BIO 0002 Corequisite: BIO 0002
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BIO 0004 Final Program Examination 3 Credit Hours: 0
Requires registration in order to sit for the final program examination.
Prerequisite: BIO 0003 Corequisite: BIO 0003
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BIO 1010 Biological Discovery 1 Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular and cell biology. Emphasizes the structure and function of macromolecules and how they are integrated into cells. Includes the structure and regulation of gene expression, and the synthesis and structure of proteins.
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Recommended: High school biology and chemistry.
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BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2 Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the fundamental principles of evolution, biodiversity, physiology and ecology. Provides an integrated approach to the study of the hierarchal structure and function of living organisms and communities.
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Recommended: High school biology and chemistry.
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BIO 1030 Introduction to Biotechnology Credit Hours: 1
Introduces the fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular and cell biology through a hands-on approach. Complements BIO 1010 Biological Discovery 1.
Recommended: High school biology and chemistry encouraged.
Prerequisite: BIO 1010 Corequisite: BIO 1010
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BIO 1040 Introduction to Biodiversity and Physiology Credit Hours: 1
Provides a hands-on approach to teaching concepts of biodiversity and physiology. Complements BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2 .
Recommended: High school biology and chemistry encouraged
Prerequisite: BIO 1020 Corequisite: BIO 1020
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BIO 2010 Microbiology Credit Hours: 4
Covers the fundamentals of microbiology. Examines the structure, classification, metabolism and pathogenicity of prokaryotes, eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses. Labs cover aspects of isolation, culture, enumeration, identification and control of microorganisms.
Prerequisite: BIO 1020 and CHM 1102
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BIO 2110 General Genetics Credit Hours: 4
The fundamentals of genetics from Mendel to modern day. Emphasizes the transmission of genetic material, the molecular nature of heredity and the heredity of populations. In the lab, students perform genetic analyses with online bioinformatics software and hands-on with DNA purified from several sources.
Prerequisite: BIO 1010
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BIO 2111 General Genetics Lecture 1 Credit Hours: 3
The fundamentals of genetics from Mendel to modern day. Emphasizes the transmission of genetic material, the molecular nature of
heredity and the heredity of populations.
Prerequisite: BIO 1010
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BIO 2112 General Genetics Laboratory 1 Credit Hours: 1
In the laboratory, students perform genetic analyses using bioinformatics as well as DNA purified from several sources.
Prerequisite: BIO 2111 Corequisite: BIO 2111
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BIO 2301 Fundamentals of Cell Biology Credit Hours: 4
Covers the biology of eukaryotic cells. Fundamentals of cell structure, organelle function, regulation of protein levels, protein localization, membrane transport, cell cycle, and cell communication will be presented. Laboratory will introduce technology used to study cell function.
Prerequisite: BIO 1010
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BIO 2332 Primer for Biomath Credit Hours: 1
Introduces the separate languages of mathematics and biology such that students from the different disciplines can efficiently develop a biomath glossary to communicate with one another. Focuses on the current research projects in biology and ecology, and the relevant mathematical analysis.
Prerequisite: MTH 1002 or MTH 1020
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BIO 3201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Credit Hours: 4
Explores the structure and function of human body systems. Examines cells, tissues, and systems used for movement and communication (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine). Includes lab with appropriate experiments and critical thinking exercises. First in a two-course sequence.
Prerequisite: BIO 1010
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BIO 3202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Credit Hours: 4
Explores the structure and function of human body systems used for the transport of nutrients and system maintenance. Covers the examination of circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Includes lab with appropriate experiments and critical thinking exercises. Second in a two-course sequence.
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Prerequisite: BIO 3201 or BIO 3211
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BIO 3211 Anatomy and Physiology Lecture 1 Credit Hours: 3
Explores the structure and function of human body systems. Examines cells, tissues, and systems used for movement and communication (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine).
Prerequisite: BIO 1010
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BIO 3212 Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 1 Credit Hours: 1
Lab exercises include physiological experiments and critical thinking exercises.
Prerequisite: BIO 3211 Corequisite: BIO 3211
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BIO 3220 Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 4
Overviews developmental processes including contemporary themes of molecular, cellular and multicellular aspects of embryonic and postnatal development. Discusses the issues of induction, regulation, differentiation and senescence.
Prerequisite: BIO 2110 or BIO 2111
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BIO 3230 Developmental Biology Lecture Credit Hours: 3
Overviews developmental processes including contemporary themes of molecular, cellular and multi-cellular aspects of embryonic and postnatal development. Discusses the issues of induction,regulation, differentiation and senescence.
Prerequisite: BIO 2110 or BIO 2111
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BIO 3231 Developmental Biology Lab Credit Hours: 1
Laboratory techniques used to study developmental processes.
Prerequisite: BIO 3230 Corequisite: BIO 3230
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BIO 3231 Developmental Biology Lab Credit Hours: 1
Laboratory techniques used to study developmental processes.
Prerequisite: BIO 3230 Corequisite: BIO 3230
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BIO 4010 Biochemistry 1 Credit Hours: 4
Introduces the structure and properties of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Includes lectures and labs involving intermediary metabolism, properties of enzymes, bioenergetics including oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis.
Prerequisite: CHM 2002
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BIO 4011 Biochemistry 1 Lecture Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the structure and properties of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Includes lectures involving intermediary metabolism, properties of enzymes, and bioenergetics including oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis.
Prerequisite: CHM 2002
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BIO 4012 Biochemistry 1 Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Hands-on laboratory exercises in intermediary metabolism, properties of enzymes, and bioenergetics.
Prerequisite: BIO 4011 Corequisite: BIO 4011
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BIO 4015 Methods in Protein Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on basic theories and techniques used for protein isolation and characterization. Covers chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, ultracentrifugation, mass spectrometry, concentration analysis and protein over-expression in Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic systems. Includes purifying and characterizing proteins.
Prerequisite: BIO 4010
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BIO 4100 Special Topics in Biology Credit Hours: 3
Covers current or unifying topics in the biological sciences through lecture, reading of current and review literature, class discussions or student presentations.
Minimum student level - junior
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BIO 4101 Prokaryotic Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 3
Presents the structure, function and regulation of genetic information. Includes in-depth discussion of nucleic acid replication, transcription and translation. Introduces uses and applications of nucleic acids in current research.
Prerequisite: BIO 4010 or BIO 4011
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BIO 4102 Eukaryotic Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 3
Offers a detailed exploration of the basic principles that underlie gene expression at the molecular level. Includes an advanced overview of DNA replication, transcription, mRNA splicing, translation, protein folding, molecular genetics, genomics and systems biology.
Prerequisite: BIO 2110 or BIO 2111 and BIO 4010 or BIO 4011
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BIO 4110 Biochemistry 2 Credit Hours: 4
Lectures and labs involving the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogenous compounds including amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids. Discusses in detail the regulation of metabolism, biosynthesis of macromolecules and control of gene expression.
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Prerequisite: CHM 2002
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BIO 4111 Biochemistry 2 Lecture Credit Hours: 3
Lectures on metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogenous compounds including amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids. Discusses in detail the regulation of metabolism, biosynthesis of macromolecules and control of gene expression.
Prerequisite: BIO 4010 or BIO 4011
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BIO 4112 Biochemistry 2 Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Hands-on laboratory exercises on the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogenous compounds including amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Prerequisite: BIO 4111
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BIO 4120 Genetic Engineering Techniques Credit Hours: 4
Lectures and labs on the theory and practice of gene splicing and manipulation, the use of restriction enzymes, plasmid and phage vectors and the cloning of genes. Also includes nick translation, random primer labeling, colony hybridization and southern blotting.
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Prerequisite: BIO 4101 and BIO 4110 or BIO 4111
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BIO 4130 Nucleic Acid Analysis Credit Hours: 4
Lectures and laboratories involving the theory and practice of current methods of nucleic acid manipulation. Techniques studied include restriction site mapping, end-labeling, sequencing, mRNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, DNA:DNA and DNA:RNA hybridization, PCR technology and DNA fingerprinting.
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Prerequisite: BIO 4120
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BIO 4150 Special Topics in Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 3
Covers current and important topics in cell and molecular biology. May include mechanisms of DNA mutagenesis, DNA damage, prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA repair schemes, eukaryotic DNA organization and function, eukaryotic DNA replication mechanisms and genome instability associate with human disease.
Prerequisite: BIO 4010 or BIO 4011
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BIO 4201 Immunology Credit Hours: 3
Covers basic immunology and the fundamental principles relating to clinical immunology. Studies the two functional divisions of the immune system, the innate and the adaptive immune systems, along with the cells and the soluble factors responsible for the immune response.
Prerequisite: BIO 2301
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BIO 4301 Advanced Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the interdependence of three systems: a membrane-cytoskeletal system, a system that directs genetic information into synthesis of cell constituents; and a system integrated into membranes that converts energy, supplied to cells as nutrients or light, into cell function and cell synthesis.
Prerequisite: BIO 2301
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BIO 4305 Molecular Basis of Human Disease Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on understanding how the molecular mechanisms used to regulate basic cellular processes are disrupted in human diseases. Emphasizes the use of genomics in identifying the causes of diseases, and stresses strategies for translating basic knowledge about cellular processes into new therapies.
Prerequisite: BIO 2110 or BIO 2111 and BIO 2301
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BIO 4550 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit Hours: 4
Examines the comparative anatomy of higher animals through lectures and labs. Emphasizes the evolutionary trends of the vertebrates.
Minimum student level - junior
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BIO 4990 Biology Forum Credit Hours: 1
Critical analysis of primary literature and review articles in the biological sciences by oral presentation and small group discussion.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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BIO 4991 Undergraduate Research 1 Credit Hours: 3
Research experience under the direction and supervision of a member of the biological sciences faculty.
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Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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BIO 4992 Undergraduate Research 2 Credit Hours: 3
Research experience under the direction and supervision of a member of the biological sciences faculty.
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Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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BIO 4993 Undergraduate Research 3 Credit Hours: 3
Research experience under the direction and supervision of a member of the biological sciences faculty.
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Requirement(s): Instructor approval
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BIO 4994 Undergraduate Research 4 Credit Hours: 3
Research experience under the direction and supervision of a member of the biological sciences faculty.
Requirement(s): Instructor approval
Prerequisite: BIO 4993 or MAR 4993
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BIO 5012 Protein Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the fundamentals in protein biotechnology in industrial, medical and agricultural applications. Includes expression of recombinant proteins and analysis, transgenic animal and transgenic plant for protein production, gene therapy and the current status of the protein biotechnology industry.
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BIO 5014 Plant Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the underlying plant science and its possible exploitation in biotechnology. Includes recombinant DNA technology, plant-water relations and drought resistance, photosynthesis and global warming, selecting variant plants from cultures and phytoremediation.
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BIO 5016 Laboratory Methods for Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
Provides hands-on training of fundamental laboratory skills in molecular biology and biochemistry for students interested in a career in academic or industrial research laboratories. Covers the essentials for operating basic laboratory instruments, preparing solutions and executing complex experiments.
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BIO 5210 Applied Physiology Credit Hours: 3
Explores the mechanisms by which the physiological systems of the human body work. Applies these principles to the important issues in biomedical engineering. Covers neuronal communication, cardiovascular function in health and disease, respiratory function, kidney and water/salt balance, bone growth and metabolism, and reproductive endocrinology.
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BIO 5501 Cell and Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 3
Overviews molecular mechanisms used to regulate fundamental cellular processes. Emphasizes gene expression, cell growth, replication and differentiation, and on intercellular communications.
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BIO 5502 Molecular Biology of Signal Transduction Credit Hours: 3
Introduces current concepts of cellular signal transduction. Includes hands-on experience in essential techniques including production of fusion proteins and quantitative microinjection.
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BIO 5515 Pharmacology and Drug Design Credit Hours: 3
Overviews basic principles of pharmacology, emphasizing preclinical studies used in the development of new drugs. Includes structure-function relationships, dose-response curves, target based drug assays, rational drug design and in vitro cytotoxicity assays.
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BIO 5522 Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the new sciences of genomics and proteomics. Emphasizes the software tools used to search, analyze and understand DNA, RNA and proteins (bioinformatics). Intended for students planning a career in medicine, biological research, biotechnology or pharmaceuticals.
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BIO 5531 Biology of Aging Credit Hours: 3
Uses a literature-based approach to explore the biology of aging at the molecular level. Attempts to provide answers to fundamental questions about aging (what it is, why organisms age, what factors affect the process). Features a weekly lecture on a selected topic in aging.
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BIO 5537 Applied Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3 - 6
Focuses on the collection, isolation, characterization and screening of natural products, especially from marine organisms through fieldwork and labs. Includes taxonomy, microbial isolation, collection, extraction preparation, bioassay and chemical structure determination.
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits
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BIO 5539 Microbial Biotechnology Credit Hours: 3
Overviews microbes as producers of economically important proteins and other organic compounds. Includes expression of proteins from cloned genes, antibiotics, fermentation, bacterial degradation, environmental applications and culture methodology.
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BIO 5545 Growth and Division of Cells 1: Prokaryotes Credit Hours: 3
Covers the molecular biology of microbial reproduction, emphasizing chromosome and plasmid DNA replication, the cell division cycle, regulators of gene expression and the mechanisms of cell division in bacteria.
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BIO 5573 Scientific Analysis, Writing and Presentation Credit Hours: 3
Gives in-depth consideration to recent literature related to various biology areas. Teaches how to critically read, evaluate, review and present biological science papers. Also teaches skills for writing biological abstracts, papers and grants, and for making professional biology presentations.
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