2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology
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Brian Spooner, Director
David Rintoul, Associate Director
John Blair, Associate Director
A. Lorena Passarelli, Associate Director
Kent Kerby, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies
University Distinguished Professors: Blair, Denell, Dodds, Hartnett, Joern, and Spooner; Professors: Briggs, Brown, Chapes, Clem, Gido, Herman, Kaufman, Montelone, Sandercock, Welti, With, and Wong; Associate Professors: Asano, Ferguson, Fleming, Hancock, Haukos, Johnson, Jumpponen, Kerby, Mather, Michel, Morgan, Nippert, Passarelli, Rintoul, and Ungerer; Assistant Professors: Beeser, Boyle, Govind, Horne, Lee, Olson, Roelofs, Rothenburg, Schrick, Tazi, Vediyappan, and Veeman; Instructors: Bear, Herren, Pacey, Rhodes, Robinson, Smith-Caldas, and Snyder; Research Assistant Professors: Boyle,Craine, Horne, D. Kaufman, G. Kaufman, Mayfield, Singh, and Zhang; Emeriti Faculty: Bode, G. Conrad, Paulsen, Perchellet, C. Smith, Takemoto, Tomb, and Williams; Director of the Konza Prairie Biological Station: Briggs.
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The biology undergraduate requirements provide students a basic understanding of biological principles and methods and allow students to build on that base by further intensive or extensive study.
Course offerings and curricula accurately reflect both recent developments in the field of biology and changing requirements of students. Undergraduate majors are offered in biology; microbiology; and fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology, plus the professional (paramedical) and pre-professional areas. Students majoring in areas of the Division of Biology are assigned advisors to assist in planning their academic programs. Course offerings and degree requirements are sufficiently broad to allow great flexibility in tailoring a program of study to the interests and needs of an individual student. Undergraduate curriculum planning, including choice of areas of emphasis and elective courses, is ultimately the responsibility of students in consultation with their advisors.
Pre-professional curricula
Students preparing to seek admission to veterinary, medical, dental, optometry, physical therapy, medical technology, and other professional schools may major in biology (or another discipline) provided the specific pre-professional requirements are met. Students should work with both an appropriate pre-professional advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office and a biology advisor to assure the proper planning of an academic program to meet their professional goals.
Students preparing to be biology teachers in secondary education are encouraged to pursue a degree program in the Division of Biology. Students should utilize both an advisor in the College of Education (regarding certification requirements and education courses) and a Division of Biology advisor.
Bachelor of Science and Biology (EDBSC ) Teacher Licensure Program
Undergraduate research
The Division of Biology encourages exceptionally motivated students to participate in biology research, as a way of using information obtained in the classroom. This is especially encouraged for students intending to apply to graduate programs or professional programs following graduation. Students may receive course credit for these activities, which can be used to fill major elective requirements. Opportunities are available in the laboratories of individual faculty members, often with funding provided from research grants obtained by faculty efforts. Students may learn of these opportunities by discussion with faculty members having interests in biology which are similar to their own.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Minor
Biology
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BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology Credits: (4)
An introductory course for majors and non-majors focusing on plants, animals and microbes. Specific areas covered include biological molecules, cells, genetics, energy flow, physiology, ecology, and evolution.
Note
Two two-hour studio sessions incorporating lecture and lab elements.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 201 - Organismic Biology Credits: (5)
A study of the structure and function of organisms with special attention paid to the phylogenetic origins of taxonomic groups and the integration of their structural systems.
Note
Three hours lecture and four hours lab.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 or equivalent.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 222 - Field Ornithology Credits: (1)
Identification of bird species in the field and the illustration of attributes of avian behavior and ecology.
Note
One three-hour lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 303 - Ecology of Environmental Problems Credits: (3)
Principles of ecology and their application to such problems as pollution, human population growth, and land-use planning.
Note
Two hours lecture and one hour discussion a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Two courses in natural science.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 310 - Bioethics Credits: (3)
Discussions of the developments and use of biomedical technology and its social, moral, and ethical impact on the human spectrum from conception to death.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 320 - Economic Botany Credits: (3)
Origin and uses of cultivated plants useful to humans, especially grains, legumes, spices, beverage plants, fibers, and dyes.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 or BIOL 210.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 330 - Public Health Biology Credits: (3)
Fundamental concepts of human infectious and organic diseases with emphasis on disease etiology and mechanisms, collection of epidemiological data, and the influences upon, and consequences of, governmental public health policy.
Note
Two hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 340 - Structure and Function of the Human Body Credits: (8)
Anatomy and physiology of the organ systems of the human body. Laboratory includes physiology experiments, study of anatomy from human cadavers, dissection experience, x-rays, and slide work.
Note
Five hours lecture and two three-hour lab sessions a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.0; CHM 110/CHM 111, CHM 210, or CHM 230 (or transfer equivalent); BIOL 198 taken at K-State (with a B or better) or transferred biology class plus at least one of the following introductory courses taken at K-State, with a B grade or better: CHM 110/111, CHM 210, or CHM 230; PHYS 113, PHYS 213, or any K-State biology course that has BIOL 198 as a prerequisite.
Sophomore standing.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 365 - Practicum in Biology Credits: (1-4)
Supervised experience as a teaching assistant in biology courses. Approximately 3 hours of commitment per week is expected for each credit hour earned. One hour recitation a week plus three to nine hours lab a week.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and credit with superior performance in the course in which the student will be involved.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 397 - Topics in Biology Credits: (1-6)
Special course offering in an area of faculty expertise and/or supervised independent study project.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 399 - Honors Seminar in Biology Credits: (1-3)
Selected topics.
Note
Open to non-majors in the honors program.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
Yes
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 404 - Biology of Aging Credits: (3)
An introduction to theories, both physiological and evolutionary, proposed to explain the aging phenomena. Major emphasis on a systems approach, e.g., circulatory, nervous, etc. A coverage of each system includes a review of normal structure and function, age related changes and age related dysfunctions and diseases.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198; and GERON 315 or a second course in biology.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 410 - Biology of the Cancer Cell Credits: (2)
Current concepts of cancer biology including roles of cell surfaces, cell division, viruses, self-recognition, and chemical carcinogens.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Two courses in biology.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 433 - Introduction to Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Credits: (3)
An introduction to the ecological and management principles associated with the fields of fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology. Topics include population ecology and assessment, resource management, and environmental legislation.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 450 - Modern Genetics Credits: (4)
An introduction to the principles and mechanisms of inheritance at both the organismic and molecular levels. Provides an integrated approach to transmission genetics and the fundamentals of molecular biology. Topics covered include Mendelian inheritance, DNA and chromosome structure, gene expression, mutation, recombinant DNA, quantitative inheritance, population, and evolutionary genetics.
Note
Three hours lecture and one hour recitation/studio.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198, CHM 230, MATH 100.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 455 - General Microbiology Credits: (4)
Microorganisms; their handling, morphology, growth, and importance.
Note
Two hours lecture and four hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and one course in chemistry.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 495 - Topics in Biology Credits: (1-6)
Supervised independent study project and/or special course offering in an area of faculty expertise.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 496 - Honors Tutorial in Biology Credits: (1-3)
Individual directed research and study of a topic in biology, normally as a prerequisite to writing a senior honor thesis.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, membership in the honors program of the College of Arts and Sciences, and permission of instructor.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 497 - Honors Project Credits: (3)
Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.
Note
May be repeated.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 500 - Plant Physiology Credits: (3)
Detailed consideration of physiological processes of higher plants.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and BIOCH 265 or another course in organic chemistry.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 501 - Plant Physiology Lab Credits: (1)
Lab related to physiological processes of higher plants.
Note
Three hours of lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Concurrent or previous enrollment in BIOL 500.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 504 - Plant Ecology Credits: (3)
Study of the diversity and distribution of vegetation, relationships of plants to their physical environment, plant-animal-microbe interactions, population structure and dynamics, and plant community structure diversity, and succession. Field exercises focusing on methods of grassland and forest vegetation sampling and analysis.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and BIOL 201 or equivalent.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 510 - Developmental Biology Credits: (3)
Introduction to the stages and mechanisms of embryonic animal development. Integrated approach that includes classic experimental embryology and the genetic and molecular regulation of invertebrate and vertebrate animal development.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 511 - Developmental Biology Laboratory Credits: (1)
Note
One three-hour lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 510 or concurrent enrollment.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 513 - Physiological Adaptations of Animals Credits: (4)
Integration of physiological mechanisms as the basis for adaptive responses of animals to different environments.
Note
Three hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201; and a course in organic chemistry or biochemistry.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 515 - Behavioral Ecology Credits: (3)
Study of the social, environmental, genetic, and evolutionary processes that affect animal behavior. Topics include: evolution of social organization, spacing and group behavior, mating systems and parental care, sexual selection, communication, aggression, habitat selection, and foraging. Research project required.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 520 - Evolution Credits: (3)
A study of the theory of evolution including its historical and social implications.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 or a course in genetics.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 529 - Fundamentals of Ecology Credits: (3)
Interdisciplinary examination of organisms and their interaction with the environment, ecosystem structure and function, population ecology and demography, community structure and dynamics, and basic ecological principles and their relevance to contemporary environmental issues.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and CHM 210.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 530 - Pathogenic Microbiology Credits: (3)
Etiology and descriptions of major infectious diseases of humans within the perspective of host defenses.
Note
Two hours lecture and one hour laboratory-demonstration a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 455.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 541 - Cell Biology Credits: (3)
Structure and function of cells and subcellular components. A molecular understanding of membranes and cellular physiology will be emphasized.
Note
Three hours lecture.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and CHM 350.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 542 - Ichthyology Credits: (3)
Systematics, morphology, physiology, distribution, and natural history of fishes.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
When Offered
Spring, even years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 543 - Ornithology Credits: (3)
Classification, morphology, physiology, distribution, and natural history of birds.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 544 - Mammalogy Credits: (3)
Characteristics, evolution, life histories, and ecology of mammals, especially North American game species.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 545 - Human Parasitology Credits: (3)
Protozoan and helminth parasites of humans with lesser emphasis on ectoparasitic arthropods. Emphasis on life cycles, control, and laboratory diagnosis.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 546 - Human Parasitology Laboratory Credits: (1)
Examination of prepared materials and identification of internal parasites of man.
Note
Two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 545.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 550 - Lower Plants Credits: (3)
Morphology, adaptive mechanisms, and evolutionary relationships of the cellular and vascular cryptograms.
Note
Two hours lecture and one three-hour lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201 or 210.
When Offered
Spring, odd years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 551 - Taxonomy of Flowering Plants Credits: (4)
Morphology, taxonomy, and biogeography of the vascular plants.
Note
Two hours lecture and two three-hour labs a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 560 - Human Oncology Credits: (3)
Etiology and pathogenesis of human cancer with emphasis on the biological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms involved in the multistage process of tumorigenesis and the role of biological, chemical, and physical carcinogens in neoplasia.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Two courses in biology and a course in organic chemistry.
When Offered
Spring, even years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 604 - Biology of the Fungi Credits: (3)
An introduction to fungal structure, function, physiology, ecology, and genetics. Importance of fungi as disease organisms, as saprotrophs, and in industry. Techniques of isolation, cultivation, and as experimental organisms.
Note
Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 609 - Cellular and Molecular Biology of Human Diseases Credits: (3)
Fundamental basis of the major common non-infectious diseases and disorders affecting our society, with emphasis on the biochemical and molecular biological mechanisms by which the structures and functions of specific human tissues, organs and systems are altered.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and BIOCH 521.
When Offered
Spring, odd years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 612 - Freshwater Ecology Credits: (4)
Basic ecological principles of aquatic environments and environmental applications. Plants and animals of local streams, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs are used to demonstrate the interaction of biological processes with the chemical and physical features of natural aquatic environments.
Note
Three hours lecture, three hours lab a week; two optional weekend field trips.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201 and CHM 110 or 210.
When Offered
Fall, even years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 622 - Cellular and Developmental Biology of the Nervous System Credits: (3)
An introduction to the cellular and molecular biology and embryology of developing brains and nervous systems of vertebrates and some model invertebrates.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Two courses in biology.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 625 - Animal Parasitology Credits: (4)
Biology and pathology of the principal protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of domestic animals and wildlife.
Note
Three hours lecture and two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and junior standing.
When Offered
Fall, odd years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 632 - Ecology Laboratory Credits: (1)
Laboratory and field experiences with ecological problems.
Requisites
Prerequisite: STAT 340 or equivalent.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 640 - Population Biology Credits: (3)
An introduction to the theories of quantitative population biology including dynamics, demography and genetics. Emphasis on spatio-temporal variation within and among populations and species.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and 529 and STAT 340.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 642 - Principles of Conservation Biology Credits: (3)
Biological diversity and the factors contributing to loss of biodiversity. Scientific principles of biological conservation emphasizing the application of ecological theory and population genetics to the conservation of threatened populations, species and ecosystems.
Note
Three hours lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and 529.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 670 - Immunology Credits: (4)
Chemical, genetic, and biological properties of the immune response, acquired immunity, and antibody production.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Two courses in biology; and a course in biochemistry or equivalent.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 671 - Immunology Lab Credits: (2)
Laboratory exercises in immunology.
Note
Three-hour lab a week plus one hour recitation.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 670 or concurrent enrollment.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 675 - Genetics of Microorganisms Credits: (3)
The genetics of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Both the use of genetics in microbiological studies and the use of microbial systems to investigate basic genetic problems will be covered.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and 455.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 676 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory Credits: (3)
An advanced course in the techniques of molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology, including molecular cloning, library screening, polymerase chain reaction, and RFLP and DNA sequence analysis. A number of projects will be completed during the semester.
Note
One-hour lecture and two three-hour labs.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 675 or concurrent enrollment.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 682 - Fish Ecology Credits: (3)
The interaction between fish and their environment. Exploring fundamental ecological processes in aquatic systems at individual, population, community and ecosystem scales.
Note
Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 529.
When Offered
Fall, odd years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 684 - Wildlife Management and Techniques Credits: (4)
Concepts and techniques of wildlife ecology and management with emphasis on North American game species. Applied population dynamics as they relate to historical and recent developments in wildlife management, habitat improvement, and related material.
Note
Three hours lecture, one hour recitation, and three hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 433.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 687 - Microbial Ecology Credits: (3)
The ecology of aquatic and terrestrial microorganisms in their natural environment.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 455 or BIOL 529.
When Offered
Spring, odd years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 690 - Microbial Physiology and Metabolism Credits: (2)
The study of structure, function, regulation, and intermediary metabolism of bacteria.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 455; and BIOCH 521 or 765.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 696 - Fisheries Management and Techniques Credits: (4)
Historical and contemporary issues in the management and conservation of exploited fishes. Methods for managing fisheries resources in streams, lakes, and ponds including estimating abundances, quantifying age and growth, manipulating populations, modeling population dynamics, culturing fishes, and improving aquatic habitat.
Note
Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 201 and BIOL 433.
When Offered
Fall, even years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 697 - Topics in Biology Credits: (1-6)
Special course offering in an area of faculty expertise and/or supervised independent study project.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 698 - Problems in Biology Credits: (1-8)
Undergraduate research project pursued under the direction of a faculty mentor. A minimum of 45 hours of research effort is expected over the semester for each credit hour the student is enrolled.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 699 - Undergraduate Seminar in Biology Credits: (1)
Attendance at seminars or journal clubs with topics of a biological nature. A summary and personal reflection on each meeting is submitted for course credit.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
When Offered
Fall, Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 702 - Radiation Safety in the Research Laboratory Credits: (1)
Principles of radioactive safety and isotope handling, licensing procedures, and laboratory techniques.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 or 455; and CHM 210 or PHYS 113.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 705 - Eukaryotic Genetics Credits: (3)
An integrated exploration of transmission genetics and molecular genetics of eukaryotic organisms. The focus will be on genetic model organisms and their contributions to our understanding of mechanisms of genetic transmission and exchange, mutagenesis, gene expression, and regulation of cell division and development. Modern approaches to genomic analysis will be discussed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and BIOCH 521.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 707 - Advanced Cell Biology Credits: (3)
Selected current topics in cell biology which reflect recent advances in the field. Major topics include membranes and transport, protein sorting, signal transduction, cell adhesion and motility, cell cycle, apoptosis, and specialized cell functions.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 541.
When Offered
Fall
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 710 - Endocrinology Credits: (3)
A survey of the glands of internal secretion in vertebrates with emphasis on mechanisms of control of hormone secretion and mechanisms of hormone action.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198; and a course in organic chemistry or biochemistry.
When Offered
Spring, even years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 720 - Anaerobic Bacteriology Credits: (2)
Study of anaerobic bacteria, anaerobiosis, description of anaerobic techniques, and physiology and biochemistry of anaerobes of the natural environment, including the gastrointestinal tract, and of veterinary, medical and industrial importance.
Note
Two hours of lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 455 and BIOCH 521.
When Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Cross-listed
ASI 720
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 730 - General Virology Credits: (3)
Theoretical and experimental basis of virology, with emphasis on how viruses manipulate cells to insure their own survival, mechanisms of virus replication, principles of virus host interactions including how viruses cause disease, and selected medically relevant viruses.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of biological sciences, including BIOL 450 and 455; and BIOCH 521 or equivalent; consent of instructor.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 731 - Virology Laboratory Credits: (2)
An introduction to the techniques used in virus propagation, detection, and quantification. Emphasis will be placed on the methodology used to study virus replication and virus-host cell interactions.
Note
One-hour lecture and three-hour lab.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 730 or concurrent enrollment.
When Offered
Spring
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 734 - Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics Credits: (4)
A problem solving approach to understanding genomics and bioinformatics. Practical use of databases and web-based tools used to study biological problems. Introduction to the algorithms behind these tools.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 or CIS 575.
When Offered
Spring, in alternate years
Cross-listed
CIS 734
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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BIOL 736 - Cancer Therapy Credits: (3)
Current methods of cancer management with emphasis on the kinetic principles of chemotherapy and radiation therapy; diagnosis; surgical oncology; oncologic emergencies; adverse effects of cancer therapy; and the new therapies.
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 450 and BIOCH 521.
When Offered
Spring, even years
UGE course
No
K-State 8
None
KSIS Course Search
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