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BIO 101 Biological Concepts. 3(3-0) F,S.
Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the reading placement tests. Lecture portion only of
BIO 102. Partially fulfills the general education requirements in the natural sciences.
(Does not count for credit towards a major or minor in biology.) Students taking both BIO
101 and 102 receive credit only for 102.
BIO 102 Principles of Biological Science. 4(3-2) F,S.
Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the reading placement tests. Unifying principles of
biology from the molecular through organismal levels. Includes laboratory experience.
Partially fulfills the general education requirements in the natural sciences. (Does not
count for credit towards major or minor in biology.) Students taking both BIO 101 and 102
receive credit only for 102.
BIO 121 General Biology I. 4(3-3)
F,S. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on reading placement tests and eligibility for MTH
135. First half of 2-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. This course may not be taken pass/not pass. A
grade of C or better in this course is a prerequisite for enrollment in BIO 122.
BIO 122 General Biology II. 4(3-3) F,S. Prerequisite:
"C" grade or better in BIO 121. Second half of 2-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. This
course may not be taken pass/not pass. A grade of C or better is required in this course
in order to take BIO 235, BIO 320, or BIO 369.
BIO 134 General Botany. 4(3-3) S. Prerequisite: satisfactory
score on reading placement tests. Cytology, anatomy, physiology and heredity of seed
plants; survey of plant kingdom, emphasizing taxonomy, morphology, evolution and ecology.
BIO 197(160) Selected Topics in Biology. 1(1-0) or (0-2) D.
Course devoted to a biologic topic of current interest. Provided the topics are different
the course may be repeated to a total of 4 hours credit. Credit for this course cannot be
applied to the minimum requirements of a major or minor in biology, nor the general
education (natural sciences) requirement
BIO 205 Life Science for Middle School 2(1-3) S. Prerequisites:
BIO 102 or concurrent enrollment 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.
BIO 210 Elements of Microbiology. 3(2-2) FS. Prerequisites: 4
hours of biology, CHM 105 or 160. 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.
BIO 235 Principles of Genetics. 4(3-2) F,S. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and 122; MTH 135 or 138 or 261 or 287. An
introduction of the basic concepts of molecular and Mendelian Genetics and an inquiry into
the basic processes of evolution.
BIO 310 Microbiology.
5(3-4) F,S. Prerequisites: BIO 235 or BMS 230 or permission; CHM 200 or 310. Fundamental
principles of microbiology; development of sound laboratory procedures.
BIO 320 Introduction to Cellular Biology. 4(3-2) F,S.
Prerequisites.- BIO 235 or BMS 230 or permission; CHM 200 or 310. Introduction to the
structure and function of cells with an emphasis on eukaryotes.
BIO 334 Plant Taxonomy. 2(1-2) S. Prerequisite: BIO 121 and 122
or permission. Vegetative and reproductive morphology of angiosperms, with some emphasis
on recognition of common families. Laboratory emphasis is on the use of keys and the
identifica tion of common herbaceous species of the local flora. Some Saturday field trips
scheduled.
BIO 339 Identification of Woody Plants 2(0-4) F. Prerequisite:
BIO 121 and 122 or permission. 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.
BIO 344 Plant Physiology. 4(3-2) D. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and
122; CHM 105 or 160, or permission General principles of plant physiology.
BIO 355 Developmental Biology. 4(3-2) D. Prerequisite: BIO 235
or permission. An introduction to mechanistic embryology of selected vertebrate,
invertebrate, and plant model systems. Lecture emphasis on fertilization, morphogenesis,
cell surface roles in morphogenesis, cell motility, organogenesis, metamorphosis, regene
ration, and neoplasia as a developmental system. Laboratory emphasis on the normal
ontogenetic development of live animal and plant systems and the experimental modification
of these systems.
BIO 361 General Physiology. 4(3-3) F,S. Prerequisites: BIO 121
and 122, CHM 200. A study in animal biology that emphasizes the functional features of
whole organisms including physiological regulations. A grade of "C" or better is
required in this course in order to take BMS 363.
BIO 369 General Ecology. 4(3-2) F,S. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and
122 and MTH 135 or higher. Introduction to the basic concepts of ecology.
BIO 370 Invertebrate Zoology. 4(2-4) F. Prerequisite: BIO 121
and 122. Biological principles exemplified by study of functional morphology taxonomy and
phylogeny of invertebrate phyla.
BIO 371 Introduction to Entomology. 3(2-2) S. Prerequisite: BIO
121 and 122 or permission. Introduction to insect structure and function with emphasis on
comparative morphology, physiology, life history, behavior, and ecology.
BIO 373 Principles of Wildlife Management. 3 (3-0) F,S.
Prerequisite: BIO 121 and 122. Wildlife management and conservation. Population
principles, life history studies and management policies for fishes, birds and mammals.
BIO 374 Field Zoology. 3 (1-4) F. Prerequisite: BIO 121 and
122. Taxonomy, ecology and life histories of vertebrate animals with emphasis on local
forms. Students taking two or more of the following courses cannot count the credit of
this course fo r their degree: BIO 573,575,576 and 577.
BIO 380 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. 5 (2-6) F,S.
Prerequisite: BIO 121 and 122. Vertebrate gross anatomy. Phylogeny and present status of
organ systems of vertebrates. Shark, mud puppy and cat serve as principal sources for
laboratory exercises .
BIO 399(390) Cooperative Education in Biology. (1-3) F,S.
Prerequisites: acceptance into Missouri State Cooperative Education Program and permission of
department head. 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 This is a variable content course that
may be repeated to a total of 6 semester hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours of BIO 399
and/or BIO 499 can be counted toward the biology major. Pass/ not pass only.
BIO 494 Senior Seminar.
1(1-0) S. Prerequisite: 90 hours (including 18 hours of biology) or permission of
instructor. Current issues in the biological sciences will be discussed a nd information
on post graduate opportunities for biology majors will be presented. Successful completion
of the Major Field Achievement Test will be required. Pass/not pass only.
BIO 498 Honors Senior Project. 3, D. Prerequisites: student
must be a biology major, have junior standing and be a member of the Honors College. The
content of the project is determined by the honors student in consultation with a faculty
member se rving as project advisor and approved by the HC dean. 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 total of 9 credit hours; a maximum of 3 credit hours may
b e counted toward the major in biology.
BIO 499 Special Topics in Biology. 1-3, F, S. Prerequisite:
permission. Open only to biology majors having a GPA of 3.00 or better and 20 hours of
biology courses. Out-standing students obtain additional experience through independent
study. May be repeated to a total of 3 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours from BIO
499 and/or BIO 390 may be counted toward the major. Pass/not pass only.
BIO 500 History of Biology. 3 (3-0) D. Prerequisite: 5 hours of
biology or permission. The origin and development of unifying generalizations of biology
together with a survey of The developments of twentieth century biology.
BIO 508 Environmental Microbiology. 3 (2-2) S. Prerequisite:
BIO 210 or equivalent and PHY 123 or equivalent The study of morphological and metabolic
activities of major nonpathogenic bacteria. Emphasis is placed on common solid and aquatic
prokary otes. Lecture and laboratory materials will be based on recent journal
publications.
BIO 511 Immunology. 4(2-4) F,S.
Prerequisite: BIO 210 or 310. Fundamental principles of immunology and serology. Lecture
emphasis on The structure and function of antigens and antibodies, ant igen antibody
interactions, other serologic reactions, im munoglobulin formation, immunochemistry,
immunogenetics, autoimmuniy, immunosuppression, transplantation immunology and immunologic
methods. Laboratory emphasis on immunologic techniques for investigative as well as
clinical application.
BIO 515 (615) Evolution. 3 (3-0) D. Prerequisite: BIO 235 or
permission. 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 s peciation, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships.
BIO 517 Bacterial Metabolism. 4(2-4) F. Prerequisites: BIO 210
or 310 and CHM 350 or 450 or permission. Nutrition and metabolic properties of major
groups of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria Comparative study of and biochemical ecology,
selective iso lation, and cultivation of bacteria.
BIO 520 Pathogenic Microbiology. 3(2-2) S. Prerequisite: BIO
210 or 310. Fundamental principles of pathogenic microbiology; transmission, infection and
control of the pathogen. Laboratory emphasis on clinical procedures in diagnostic
microbiology.
BIO 527 Field Biology. 1-4, D. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. 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
irregul arly during academic breaks and may be preceded by several lectures in preparation
for the trip. An incidental fee may be charged; cost will vary. May be repeated to a total
of 6 credits with a maximum of 2 credits to be applied to The major in biology.
BIO 530 Phycology.
3(2-2) S. Prerequisite: BIO 369 or permission. The structure, function, ecological
significance, and diversity of algae. Emphasis will be placed on field studies, isolation
and growth, and physiological characteristics.
BIO 531 Economic Botany. 2 (2-0) FE. Prerequisite: BIO 102 or
BIO 121 and 122 or permission. Distribution and origin of plants which yield food, poison,
drugs, spices, fibers, oils and other products generally used by man. methods of
preparations a nd analysis of products and ingredients.
BIO 532 Principles of Fisheries Management. 3(2-2) S.
Prerequisite: BIO 369 or 373. Life history, population ecology, and management of
exploited freshwater and marine species. Scientific sampling and analysis of fishery
populations. Characterizati on, history, and management principles for representative
commercial and recreational fisheries.
BIO 536 Introduction to Plant Ecology. 4(2-4) D. Prerequisites:
BIO 369 and either BIO 339 or BIO 334, or permission. Relationships between plants and
their environment Optional all day field trips scheduled on weekends.
BIO 539 Biogeography. 2(2-0) F. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and 122.
Study of patterns of distribution of organisms in space and in time.
BIO 545 Agrostology. 2(1-2) FO. Prerequisite: BIO 334 or
permission. Identification of local, native and economically important grasses.
BIO 546 Plant Morphology. 4(2-4) D. Prerequisites: BIO 121 and
122 and 235. A study of the form, structure, and evolution of plants.
BIO 550 Biometry. 3(3-0) F,S. Prerequisites: a minimum of 20
hours of biology and MTH 135 or 138 or equivalent Scientific methodology, experimental
design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation applied to biological questions.
BIO 551 Biometry Laboratory. 2(1-2) F,S. Prerequisites: Bio 550
or permission. The
statistical analysis of biological data using computer software.
BIO 560 Population Genetics and Evolutionary Mechanisms. 3(3-0)
D. Prerequisites: general genetics, college algebra, and statistics, or permission. The
theory of genetic variation in populations, with emphasis on quantitative description of
The mec hanisms of biological evolution.
BIO 562 Limnology. 4(2-4) S. Prerequisite: 12
hours biology, including BIO 369, CHM 105 or CHM 170 plus CHM 175; junior standing.
Physical, chemical, and biological functions of freshwater ecosystems. Laboratory includes
standard methods and survey s of taxonomic diversity. One all-day Saturday field trip
required.
BIO 563 Population Ecology. 3 (2-2) S. Prerequisites: BIO 369
and MTH 135 or 138. Discussion of factors controlling the distribution and abundance of
populations. Quantitative description of population dynamics is emphasized.
BIO 567 Physiological Ecology of Animals. 3(3-0) SE.
Prerequisites: BIO 361, BMS 308, or BMS 566; BIO 369. Physiological adaptations of animals
to environmentally stressful conditions and to ecological/evolutionary pressures.
BIO 571 Comparative Animal Physiology. 4(3-3) SO.
Prerequisites: BIO 361, BMS 308, or BMS 566; 5 hours organic chemistry. Organ/system
function in a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate animals.
BIO 573 (276) Ornithology. 3(2-2) S. Prerequisite: 12 hours of
biology. Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of birds; emphasis on Missouri
forms. Early morning field trips required.
BIO 574 Aquatic Entomology. 2(1-3) D. Prerequisites:
12 hours in biology. Aquatic insects, ecology and taxonomy with emphasis on field applications.
BIO 575 Ichthyology. 3(2-2) F. Prerequisite: 12 hours in
biology. Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of fish with emphasis on
Missouri forms.
BIO 576 Herpetology. 3(2-2) S. Prerequisite: 12 hours in
biology. Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of amphibians and reptiles
with emphasis on Missouri forms. One weekend field trip required.
BIO 577 Mammalogy. 3(2-2) F. Prerequisite: 12 hours in biology.
Taxonomy, distribution, life histories and ecology of mammals with emphasis on Missouri
forms One weekend field trip required.
BIO 578 Behavioral Ecology. 4(3-2) S. Prerequisites: BIO 369
and MTH 340 or BIO 550, or permission. Fundamental principles of animal behavior with an
emphasis on the study of the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence
behavior.
BIO 584 Fish Ecology. 2(2-0) D. Prerequisite: BIO 369 and 575.
The biology of fishes in relation to environmental conditions at the individual,
population, and community levels.
BIO 589 Game Management. 3(3-0) D. Prerequisites: BIO 373 and
577. Management of game birds and mammals for recreational utilization.
BIO 597 (598) Topics in Biology. 14, D. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. 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.
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