http://www.umsl.edu/~biology/
Faculty
Patricia G. Parker, E. Desmond Lee Professor of Zoological Studies*,
Chairperson
Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Elizabeth A. Kellogg, E. Desmond Lee Professor of Botanical Studies*
Ph.D., Harvard University
Charles R. Granger, Distinguished Teaching Professor*
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Robert E. Ricklefs, Curators Professor*
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Arnold B. Grobman, Professor Emeritus*
Ph.D., University of Rochester
James H. Hunt, Professor*
Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley
Robert J. Marquis, Professor*
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Frank Moss, Professor*
Ph. D., University of Virginia
Susanne S. Renner, Professor*
Dr. Habil; Dr. rer. Nat, University of Hamburg
Martin Sage, Professor Emeritus*
Ph.D., Nottingham University
Peter F. Stevens, Professor*, Interim Director, International Center
for Tropical Ecology
Ph.D., Edinburgh
Zuleyma Tang-Martinez, Professor*, Director Graduate Program
Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley
Teresa Thiel, Professor*; Associate Dean, Arts and Sciences
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Lon A. Wilkens, Professor*
Ph.D., Florida State University
Shirley T. Bissen, Associate Professor*, Director Biotechnology
Program
Ph.D., University of Michigan
John G. Blake, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Godfrey R. Bourne, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Albert Derby, Associate Professor Emeritus*
Ph.D., City University of New York
Harvey P. Friedman, Associate Professor Emeritus*
Ph. D., University of Kansas
Lawrence D. Friedman, Associate Professor Emeritus*
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Donald E. Grogan, Associate Professor Emeritus*
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Bette A. Loiselle, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Jane A. Starling, Associate Professor Emeritus*
Ph.D., The William Marsh Rice University
Colin MacDiarmid, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Aukland
Wendy M. Olivas, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center
Marc Spingola, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Mariette P. Baxendale, Lecturer
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Carol Weber, Lecturer, Undergraduate Advisor
M.S., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Terry L. Erwin, Research Professor*
Ph.D., University of Alberta
Peter H. Raven, Research Professor*; Director, Missouri Botanical
Garden,
Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles
M. Jan Salick, Research Professor*
Ph.D., Cornell University
Ihsan A. Al Shehbaz, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Harvard University
Bruce Allen, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Eldridge Bermingham, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Steven P. Churchill, Research Associate Professor
Ph.D., City University of New York
Deborah A. Clark, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
David B. Clark, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Thomas B. Croat, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Peter Goldblatt, Research Associate Professor*
Ph. D., University of Cape Town, South Africa
Peter E. Hoch, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Washington University
Peter M. Jorgensen, Research Associate Professor
Ph.D., Aarhus Universitet
Timothy Killeen, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Robert E. Magill, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Texas A&M
David A. Neill, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Washington University
Charlotte Taylor, Research Associate Professor*, Ph.D., Duke University
Hendrik H. van der Werff, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., State University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
George A. Yatskievych, Research Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington
James L. Zarucchi, Research Associate Professor
Ph.D., Harvard
Stanton Braude, Research Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Michigan
James S. Miller, Research Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Peter M. Richardson, Research Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of London
George E. Schatz, Research Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Maria Del Carmen Ulloa Ulloa, Research Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Aarhus Universitet
Guanghua Zhu, Research Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Cheryl S. Asa, Research Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mary E. Yurlina, Research Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Rutgers University
Kimberlie A. McCue, Adjunct Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Patrick L. Osborne, Adjunct Associate Professor, Associate Director,
International Center for Tropical Biology
Ph.D., East Anglia
Terry Jo Gile, Affiliate Assistant Professor; Jewish Hospital College
of Nursing and Allied Health
M.A., Central Michigan University
Linda J. McCown, Affiliate Assistant Professor; Jewish Hospital
College of Nursing and Allied Health
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
David F. Russell, Affiliate Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of California-San Diego
Michael D. Ward, Affiliate Assistant Professor, Director, Allied
Health Programs, Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Donna Duberg, Adjunct Lecturer; Chair CLS Program, Jewish Hospital
College of Nursing and Allied Health
M.S., Michigan State University
Linda Hoechst, Adjunct Lecturer
M.A., Webster University
*members of Graduate Faculty
General Information
Degrees and Areas of Concentration
The Department of Biology provides academic programs leading to the B.A.
or B.S. in Biology. In cooperation with the College of Education, the
department offers the B.S. in Secondary Education with a major in biology
and the B.A. or B.S. in Biology with teacher certification. It also offers
graduate work leading to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy
degrees in Biology.
Biology faculty members are engaged in teaching and research in areas
ranging from molecular biology to population studies. Majors have the
chance to take courses which help them develop both theoretical and experimental
backgrounds necessary for further work in some of the most rapidly expanding
fields of biological science or to pursue in-depth studies in specific
areas through advanced courses, seminars, and individualized research
programs.
Departmental Honors
Candidates for the B.A. or B.S. degree are eligible for departmental honors
if they:
- Have a minimum of 3.2 overall GPA and a minimum 3.2 average in biology
courses used to complete the major.
- Complete a minimum of 2 credit hours of Biology 4905(390), Research.
- Complete an honors thesis based on Biology 4905(390) research work.
The Honors Committee will evaluate the academic record and thesis, and
those students who qualify will be recommended for honors.
Minor in Biology
Students majoring in another discipline may earn a minor in biology by
completing a prescribed course of study. Unique programs can be developed
to coordinate with special career objectives.
Graduate Studies
The Department of Biology offers graduate work leading to the M.S. and
Ph.D. degrees in biology. Graduate students may work toward an M.S. or
Ph.D. degree in two broad areas of biology: a) cellular, molecular, and
developmental biology, or b) ecology, evolution, and systematics. Students
in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs also have the opportunity to do their graduate
work in collaboration with scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden
or the Saint Louis Zoo through a cooperative graduate program.
Objectives of the master's degree program are to provide the research-oriented
training necessary for students to enter doctoral programs in biology;
to develop professional biologists qualified to function in responsible
technical positions; and to train secondary school and junior college
biology teachers.
The objectives of the Ph.D. program are to train biologists for academic
and professional positions in research and teaching. Ph.D. students in
the areas of plant systematics and environmental studies have the opportunity
for specialized training in tropical biology and conservation biology.
This training prepares students for research careers and for leadership
and scientific positions involving the conservation and management of
tropical ecosystems. Ph.D. students in cellular, molecular and developmental
biology will receive training in research techniques appropriate for careers
in academic or industrial laboratories.
Graduate Assistantships
Stipends for teaching and research assistantships are
awarded on a competitive basis to qualified graduate students in master's
or Ph.D. programs. Educational fees are waived for graduate assistants.
Applications for assistantships must be sent to the Director of Graduate
Studies in the Department of Biology and be received by December 1.
Facilities
Department facilities include research and teaching laboratories, environmental
chambers, greenhouses, and a large array of supporting modern research
instrumentation. Graduate research can be pursued using facilities of
the Missouri Botanical Garden or the Saint Louis Zoo. Several sites within
an hour of campus are suitable for regional field studies, including state
parks, wildlife conservation areas, and Washington University's Tyson
Research Center. UM-St. Louis is a member of the St. Louis University
Research Station Consortium that operates Lay and Reis Field Stations
in Missouri and it also holds membership in the Organization for Tropical
Studies, which operates three field stations in Costa Rica. CEIBA Biological
Centre in Guyana has hosted several UM-St. Louis courses and student researchers.
Student researchers work independently at research stations throughout
the tropics.
Cooperative Programs
The department participates in a cooperative consortium program in biology
with Washington University, Saint Louis University, Southern Illinois
University-Edwardsville, and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Undergraduate Studies
General Education Requirements
Students must satisfy the university and college general education requirements.
Some Biology courses may be used to meet the science and mathematics requirement
of the university.
Candidates for the B.A. degree must fulfill the foreign language requirement
of the College of Arts and Sciences. There is no foreign language requirement
for the B.S. degree.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option
Up to 18 credit hours may be taken on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory
(s/u) basis. Excluded from this option are required courses in biology,
chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Non-major biology courses
The following 1000(100) level biology courses do not
count toward the biology credit hours required for a major in biology.
Moreover, if biology majors take these courses, they are treated as biology
courses when computing the 70 credit hours outside of biology needed to
be included in the 120 total credit hours required for graduation.
1102(110), Human Biology
1131(113), Human Physiology and Anatomy I
1141(114), Human Physiology and Anatomy II
1162(116), General Microbiology
1202(120), Environmental Biology
1081(130), Global Ecology
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The B.A. degree provides maximum flexibility for biology majors to pursue
an undergraduate liberal arts course of study that can lead to professional
careers in medicine, allied health, public and environmental health, law,
and graduate studies in the life sciences. Candidates must have a cumulative
grade point average of 2.0 or better in biology courses.
All B.A. degree majors must take at least 39 credit hours but not more
than 50 hours in appropriate biology course work. Transfer student must
satisfactorily complete at least 12 credit hours of UM-St. Louis biology
course work (including two laboratories) at the 2000(200) level or above
before receiving a B.A. degree from the College of Arts and Sciences with
a major in biology.
Lecture and Seminar Course Requirements
1) Core Courses. The following biology courses or their equivalents
are required:
1811(11), Introductory Biology I
1821(12), Introductory Biology II
2012(224), Genetics
3302(246), Introduction to Evolution
3622(232), Cell Biology
4889(389), Senior Seminar, or 4985(285) and 4986(286) for
those seeking teacher certification.
One of the following diversity courses:
2402(260), Vertebrate Biology or
2442(264), Invertebrate Biology or
2482(216), Microbiology or
2501(250), Biology of Plants or
4402(364), Ornithology or
4422(367), Entomology
4482(316), Parasitology or
4501(351), Flowering Plants Families or
2) Elective Courses. Three additional biology lecture courses,
at the 2000(200) level or higher are required. They may be selected from
any of the lecture or lecture-laboratory courses offered. Selection of
these courses should reflect the career interest of the student. Biology
courses taken to fulfill basic skill requirements (e.g., statistics requirement
or biochemistry option) can be used to satisfy this requirement.
At least two biology lecture courses taken as part of the core or as
electives must be at the 4000 (300) level or higher.
No more than one of these higher level courses can be used to fulfill
other requirements (e.g., diversity or statistics requirements, or biochemistry
option).
Laboratory Course Requirements. Three biology laboratory courses
at the 2000(200) level or higher are required. They may be taken from
any of the lecture-laboratory or laboratory courses offered. Two credit
hours of Biology 4905(390) can be used to fulfill one laboratory requirement.
Students may take Chemistry 4733(373) to satisfy one of these laboratory
course requirements, but students may not use both Biology 4713(375) and
Chemistry 4733(373) to fulfill this requirement.
Basic Skills Requirement
A well-rounded biologist needs certain skills outside the biology subject
matter. The basic skills requirement is designed to provide the student
with a background in communication skills and knowledge in associated
science areas.
1) Communication Skills. Courses in foreign languages and in
writing are required for development of the basic communication skills
needed to transmit scientific information. The following satisfy this
requirement:
Foreign Language
The foreign language requirement of the College of Arts & Sciences
fulfills the departmental requirement.
Writing
Eng 3100(210), Advanced Expository Writing or
Eng 3160(216), Writing in the Sciences (strongly preferred)
2) Associated Science Area. The following courses or their equivalents
must be successfully completed in science areas related to biology:
Phys 1011(11), Basic Physics
Phys 1012(12), Basic Physics
Chem 1111(11), Introductory Chemistry I or
[Chem 1082(1) and Chem 1091(9)]
Chem 1121(12), Introductory Chemistry II
Chem 2612(261), Organic Chemistry I
One of the following:
Chem 2223(122), Quantitative Analysis or
Chem 2622(262), Organic Chemistry II or
Chem 2633(263), Organic Chemistry Laboratory or
Biol/Chem 4712(371), Biochemistry
Math 1310(30), College Algebra
Math 1035(35), Trigonometry
Math 1100(100), Basic Calculus or Math 1800(80), Analytical
Geometry and Calculus
One of the following:
Biol 4122(388), Biometry or
Math 1310(310), Elementary Statistical Methods or
Math 1320(132), Applied Statistics I or
Ed Rem 5730(330), Educational Statistics or
Psych 2201(201), Psychological Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The B.S. degree in biology is designed to prepare students for basic technical
positions and graduate studies in the life sciences. Candidates for the
degree have the same core courses and general education requirements as
those seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as addition requirements
in depth of study, laboratory experience, communication skills, and background
in associated science areas. Candidates must have a cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 or better in biology courses.
There is no foreign language requirement for the B.S. degree. However,
students should realize that the literature for biological studies is
in many different languages and the ability to extract information from
this literature is an important skill.
To fulfill the requirements for the B.S. degree a minimum of 44 hours
but not more than 50 hours must be completed in appropriate biology course
work. Transfer students must satisfactory complete at least 17 credit
hours of UM-St. Louis biology course work (including three laboratory
courses) at the 2000(200) level or higher before receiving a B.S. degree
in biology.
Lecture and Seminar Course Requirements
1) Core Courses. The following biology courses or their
equivalents are required:
1811(11), Introductory Biology I
1821(12), Introductory Biology II
2012(224), Genetics
3302(246), Introduction to Evolution
3622(232), Cell Biology
4889(389), Senior Seminar or 4985(285) and 4986(286) for
those seeking teacher certification.
One of the following diversity courses:
2402(260), Vertebrate Biology or
2442(264), Invertebrate Biology or
2482(216), Microbiology or 2501(250), Biology of
Plants or
4402(364), Ornithology or
4422(367), Entomology
4482(316), Parasitology or
4501(351), Flowering Plants Families or
2) Elective Courses. Four additional biology lecture courses at
the 2000(200) level or higher are required. They may be selected from any
of the lecture or lecture-laboratory courses offered. Selection of these
courses should reflect the career interest of the student. Biology courses
taken to fulfill basic skill requirements (e.g., statistics requirement
or biochemistry option) can be used to satisfy this requirement.
At least three biology lecture courses taken as part of the core or as electives
must be at the 4000 (300) level or higher. No more than two of these higher
level courses can be used to fulfill other requirements (e.g., diversity
or statistics requirements, or biochemistry option).
Laboratory Course Requirements. Four biology laboratory courses
at the 2000(200) level or higher are required. They may be selected from
any of the lecture-laboratory or laboratory courses offered. Two credit
hours of Biology 4905(390) can be used to fulfill one laboratory requirement.
Students may take Chemistry 4733(373) to satisfy one of these laboratory
course requirements, but students may not use both Biology 4713(375) and
Chemistry 4733(373) to fulfill this requirement.
Basic Skills Requirement A well-rounded biologist needs certain
skills outside the biology subject matter. The basic skills requirement
is designed to provide the student with a background in communication
skills and knowledge in associated science areas.
1) Communication Skills. Courses in both formal speaking
and writing are required for development of the basic communication skills
needed to transmit scientific information. The following courses satisfy
this requirement:
Formal Speaking
Comm 1040(40), Introduction to Public Speaking
Writing
Eng 3100(210), Advanced Expository Writing or
Eng 3160(216), Writing in the Sciences (strongly preferred)
2) Associated Science Area: The following courses or their
equivalents must be successfully completed:
Phys 1011(11), Basic Physics
Phys 1012(12), Basic Physics
Chem 1111(11), Introduction Chemistry I, or
[Chem 1082(1) and Chem 1091(9]
Chem 1121(12), Introductory Chemistry II
Chem 2612(261), Organic Chemistry I
Chem 2622(262), Organic Chemistry II or Biol/Chem 4712(371),
Biochemistry
Chem 2223(122), Quantitative Analysis or Chem 2633(263),
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Math 1030(30), College Algebra
Math 1035(35), Trigonometry
Math 1100(100), Basic Calculus, or
Math 1800(80), Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
One of the following:
Biol 4122(388), Biometry or
Math 1310(31), Elementary Statistical Methods or
Math 1320(132), Applied Statistics I or
Ed Rem 5730(330), Educational Statistics or
Psych 2201(201), Psychological Statistics
Phil 2256(156), Bioethics or Phil 3380(280), Philosophy
of Science
Research Opportunity.
All students acquiring a bachelor of science degree are strongly encouraged
to complete a minimum of 2 credit hours of undergraduate research, Biology
4905(390). The privilege of doing undergraduate research provides students
with a firsthand opportunity to experience the research process under
the supervision of a faculty member or off-campus scientist. The project
normally includes a library search of pertinent literature, laboratory
or field experience, and a summary paper.
Bachelor of Science in Education with Emphasis in Biology
The B.S. Ed. is a professional degree designed for individuals who wish
to pursue a teaching career in biology in the secondary schools. The biology
requirements parallel those for the B.A. degree with the exception that
Biology 4985(285), Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Life Sciences, and
Biology 4986(286), Laboratory in Teaching Life Sciences, are substituted
for Biology 4889(389), Senior Seminar. Students must also fulfill the
requirements for the B.S. Ed. degree as prescribed by the College of Education.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Teacher Certification
Biology majors interested in teaching biology in secondary schools may
obtain teacher certification in cooperation with the College of Education
by fulfilling the B.A. or B.S. with certain prescribed courses in biology,
with the exception of Biology 4889(389), Senior Seminar, and in addition,
completing the following courses:
Psych 1003(3), General Psychology
Ed Fnd 1111(111), The School in Contemporary Society
English 3160(216), Writing in the Sciences
History 1001(3), 1002(4), or 1003(6), American Civilization
PolSci 1100(11), Introduction to American Politics
Philosophy 3380(280), Philosophy of Science
Comm 1040(40), Introduction to Public Speaking
Theater 1210(21), Fundamentals of Acting
Geology 1001(1), General Geology
Atmospheric Science 1001(1), Elementary Meteorology
Ed Psy 3312(312), The Psychology of Teaching and Learning
Ed Tec 2248(248), Utilization of Computer-Based Materials in Instruction
Sec Ed 3213(213), Techniques of Secondary School Teaching and Field
Experience or
Tch Ed 3310(310), Introduction to Instructional Methods
Spec Ed 3313(313), The Psychology and Education of Exceptional
Individuals
Sec Ed 4391(386), Teaching Reading in Secondary School
Content Areas
Biology 4985(285), Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Life Sciences
Biology 4986(286), Laboratory in Teaching Life Sciences
Sec Ed 3290(290), Secondary School Student Teaching
Biology 4999(399), Science Teaching Intern Seminar
Since specific biology courses are required for teaching endorsement,
contact the Department of Biology AND the College of Education
for special advising regarding teacher certification.
Minor in Biology
Students may minor in biology by completing a minimum of 19 credit hours
in biology, of which at least 9 hours of the biology course credits must
be taken in residence at UM-St. Louis.
Requirements are:
· Biology 1811(11)
and 1821(12), Introductory Biology I and II
· Three additional courses
at the 2000 level or above totaling no less than 9 credit hours. These
may include either lecture or laboratory courses.
All students must consult with an adviser to plan an appropriate course
of study. This program must be approved by the chairperson of the Department
of Biology. Under certain circumstances, a student may deviate from the
prescribed course of study and substitute a group of courses that exhibit
a coherent area of specialization to coordinate with a career objective.
Such a candidate must receive prior approval by the biology department
to pursue this program.
Candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
in the minor, and none of the courses may be taken on a satisfactory/
unsatisfactory (s/u) basis.
Undergraduate Certificate in Biochemistry
The university offers a certificate program for science majors who are
interested in careers in biochemistry. The Biochemistry Certificate is
an interdisciplinary specialization that may be earned within either a
biology major or a chemistry major. To earn the certificate,
biology majors must enroll in the Biochemistry Certificate Program upon
the completion of 60 credit hours, fulfill all the science (biology, chemistry,
math, and physics) course requirements for the B.S. degree in biology,
and successfully complete the following courses:
Chem 2622(262), Organic Chemistry II
Biol/Chem 4712( 371), Biochemistry
Chem 2223(122), Quantitative Analysis
Chem 2633(263), Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Biol 4713(375), Techniques in Biochemistry or
Chem 4733(373), Biochemistry Laboratory
Chem 4722(372), Advanced Biochemistry
And three of the following biology courses:
2482(216), Microbiology
2483(218), Microbiology Laboratory
3642(235), Development
4602(326), Molecular Biology
4612(338), Molecular Genetics of Bacteria
4614(327), Biotechnology Laboratory I
4622(335), Molecular Cell Biology
4632(333), Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
4842(317), Immunobiology
Undergraduate Certificate in Biotechnology
The university offers an undergraduate certificate program for biology majors
who are interested in careers in biotechnology including biochemistry, microbiology,
molecular biology, cell biology, and developmental biology. To earn the
certificate, biology majors must enroll in the Biotechnology Certificate
Program upon the completion of 60 credit hours, fulfill all the science
(biology, chemistry math, and physics) course requirements for the B.S.
degree in biology, and successfully complete the following courses:
Biol 2013(226), Genetics Laboratory
Biol 2482(216), Microbiology
Biol 2483(218), Microbiology Laboratory
Chem 2622(262), Organic Chemistry II
Biol 4614(327), Biotechnology Laboratory I
Biol/Chem 4712(371), Biochemistry
Biol 4713(375), Techniques in Biochemistry or
Chem 4733(373), Biochemistry Laboratory
One of the following courses:
Biol 4602(326), Molecular Biology
Biol 4612(338), Molecular Genetics of Bacteria
And one of the following courses:
Biol 4615(328), Biotechnology Laboratory II
Biol 4622(335), Molecular Cell Biology
Biol 4632(333), Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
Biol 4652(334), Virology
Chem 4722(372), Advanced Biochemistry
Biol 4842(317), Immunobiology
Undergraduate Certificate in Conservation Biology
The Certificate in Conservation is a multidisciplinary program of study
integrating theoretical and applied topics associated with conservation
biology. The certificate is intended for undergraduate students with majors
in biology or in any other field who wish to develop a specialization
in conservation. The certificate is offered by the Department of Biology
in cooperation with the departments of Anthropology, Economics, History,
Political Science, Social Work, and Sociology. Building on a core curriculum,
students can elect courses from these departments to complete their requirements.
Regularly enrolled undergraduates at UM-St. Louis or individuals with
baccalaureate degrees who wish to receive a Certificate in Conservation
Biology are eligible to participate in the conservation certificate program.
To participate, students must apply to the certificate program. Application
forms are available from the biology department. Guidelines for admission
to the certificate program are also available. Individuals with baccalaureate
degrees who are interested in this certificate must apply to the university
as unclassified undergraduates. The certificate requires completion of
21 credit hours, outlined below. Students should consult the Bulletin
with regard to prerequisites for any of the courses listed here.
Core Courses
Biology
2102(220), General Ecology
3202(240), Conservation Biology
3203(241), Conservation Biology Laboratory
4299(347), Practicum in Conservation
Electives: The remaining 11 credits must be selected from courses
listed below. Five credits must be taken from within biology and 6 credits
outside biology, from at least two departments.
Anthropology
2120(120), Native Peoples of North America
2131(131), Archaeology of Missouri
2132(132), Archaeology of North America
Biology
3122(323), Tropical Resource Ecology
3123(324), Tropical Resource Ecology Field Studies
3145(325), Tropical Vertebrate Ecology
3182(396), Introduction to Marine Science
4102(380), Behavioral Ecology
4112(348), Evolution of Animal Sociality
4182(341), Population Biology
4202(385), Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
4203(386), Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Laboratory
4245(395), Field Biology
4402(364), Ornithology
4403(366), Ornithology Laboratory
4422(367), Entomology
4423(368), Entomology Laboratory
4501(351), Flowering Plant Families: Phylogeny and Diversification
Economics
3300(230), International Economic Analysis
3301(251), Intermediate Economic Theory: Microeconomics
4550(360), Natural Resource Economics
History
3000(300), Selected Topics, when relevant
Political Science
3480(248), Environmental Politics
3590(359), Studies in Comparative Politics, when relevant
3850(285), International Organizations and Global Problem Solving
4510(351), Comparative Public Policy and Administration
Social Work
3900(390), Seminar in Social Work, when relevant
Sociology
3420(342), World Population and Ecology
4470(346), Demographic Techniques
Preprofessional Graduation
The Department of Biology sponsors a 3+4 Program for the UM-St. Louis
College of Optometry.
In this program students may be admitted to the College of Optometry
after completing three years (90 semester hours) of study in the Department
of Biology. The undergraduate degree is granted when students satisfactorily
complete the first year of optometry school. One or more of the following
conditions must be met in order to qualify for the undergraduate degree.
- All general education requirements and all requirements for the major,
except electives, must be completed.
- Any deficiency in required courses must be remedied with courses taken
at UM-St. Louis within three years after entering the College of Optometry.
- Up to 6 hours from the College of Optometry may be substituted for
undergraduate degree requirements, with approval of the Department of
Biology.
Graduate Studies
Master of Science in Biology
The Department of Biology offers two ways of achieving the Master of Science
degree. The first is a non-thesis option suitable for those who may already
have extensive research experience, for educators who seek to upgrade
their academic skills but do not require research experience, or for those
who need to broaden their biological background. The second is a traditional
apprenticeship in research leading to a written thesis. All students admitted
to the graduate program are considered to be in the non-thesis program
unless they have been accepted into an individual faculty lab. Starting
with a common core, both the non-thesis or thesis option may be developed
into a final degree program in either of two broad areas in biology: 1)
Cell and Molecular Biology or 2) Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics.
M.S. Admission Requirements
Applicants to the M.S. program must submit completed application and personal
data forms, three letters of recommendation from undergraduate faculty,
and transcripts of all previous work. Submission of Graduate Record Examination
scores, although not required, is highly recommended and will be helpful
for positive consideration of admittance. Admission as a regular graduate
student requires graduation from an accredited college with a minimum
grade point average overall and in biology courses of 3.0 (where A = 4.0).
All foreign applicants, except those from countries where English is
the primary language, must take the TOEFL. Ordinarily, a score of 213
on the computer-based exam (550 on the paper-based exam) or better is
required.
In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, applicants
should have completed advanced undergraduate biology courses including
genetics, biochemistry, and evolution. Courses in organic chemistry, college
physics, and calculus are also expected, and a course in statistics is
highly recommended. Students admitted to the degree program who have not
met some of the prerequisites may be asked to pass appropriate courses
before graduating. These courses will be agreed upon by the student's
adviser, the student, and the Director of Graduate Studies during the
first semester of enrollment. In particular, undergraduate deficiencies
in genetics and either biochemistry or evolution shall be made up by taking
the appropriate course(s).
Three credits of Biol 4920(392) Selected Topics can be given to graduate
students for Biology 2012(224) or Biology 3302(246), if they receive a
grade of B or better for all undergraduate course work and complete a
graduate level paper assigned by the instructor. Instructor consent is
required.
M.S. Degree Requirements
Advisers
All incoming thesis and non-thesis students will be assigned an academic
adviser by the Director of Graduate Studies upon admission to the graduate
program.
In the event that a student's interest changes or the faculty adviser
feels the student's direction no longer falls within his/her area of expertise,
the student and adviser should discuss whether a change of adviser is
warranted. The graduate director must be notified in writing of any change
in advisers. If a student or adviser is uncomfortable discussing the issue
directly with each other, he/she is encouraged to meet with the director
or associate director of the graduate program.
General Requirements
All students are required to take at least 4 but not more than 8 hours
of Biology 6889(489), Graduate Seminar.
Non-thesis Option
Including the general requirements, students must take at least 30 graduate
credit hours, of which at least half must be at the 5000 or 6000-level.
Students are encouraged to take a laboratory course (4000 level or higher)
or 2 credit hours of Biology 6905(490), Graduate Research. A maximum of
5 credit hours of Biology 6905(490), will be counted toward the 30 credit
hour total. This research may be conducted in the laboratory or the field.
Thesis Option
Including the general requirement, students must take at least 30 graduate
credit hours, of which at least half must be at the 5000 or 6000 level.
No more than 13 hours of Biology 6905(490), Graduate Research, may be
counted toward the degree.
The student and adviser work together to develop a research plan. The
thesis proposal must be approved by the student's adviser and advisory
committee before the student enrolls in more than 4 credit hours of Biology
6905(490), Graduate Research, and before the student has completed 15
credit hours in the master's program. A thesis embodying results of original
research shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Biology
and the Graduate School. This approval requires both a written thesis
and oral presentation and defense.
Ph.D. in Biology
The doctoral program emphasizes empirical and theoretical approaches to
biological research. Students are required to integrate basic skills in
biology with focal studies in an emphasis area. The program is designed
to provide research experience and training appropriate for advanced positions
in academic research and teaching, government and public agencies, and
industry.
Ph.D. Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Ph.D. program must submit a formal application to the
Graduate Admissions Office. In addition, the applicant should arrange
to have sent: three letters of recommendation from faculty members at
previously attended colleges or universities, GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative,
and Analytical), and transcripts of all postsecondary academic work. Admission
to the Ph.D. program normally requires a minimum grade point average overall
and in biology courses of 3.0 (where A=4.0).
Applicants from countries where English is not a primary language are
required to take the TOEFL examination.
Scores must be submitted before admission can be decided. Ordinarily,
a score of 550 or better is required. Applicants should have a bachelor's
or M.S. degree from an accredited United States college or university
or evidence of equivalent training at an accredited institution outside
the United States.
Applicants should have the appropriate background for graduate work
in biology, including courses in genetics, biochemistry, and evolution.
Courses in organic chemistry, college physics, and calculus are expected.
A course in statistics is recommended. Students admitted to the Ph.D.
program who have not met all the prerequisites may be required to make
up deficiencies before admission to candidacy. The deficiencies will be
decided during orientation meetings prior to the start of the second semester.
Three credits of Biology 4920(392) Selected Topics can be given to graduate
students for Biology 2012(224) or Biology 3302(246) if they receive a
grade of B or better for all undergraduate course work and complete a
graduate-level paper assigned by the instructor. Instructor consent is
required.
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the basic
requirements for the Ph.D. degree in Biology include 60 graduate credit
hours. At least 30 of the 60 hours must be taken at the 5000 or 6000
level. With the explicit consent of the advisory committee, students may
take for graduate credit up to 3 credit hours of 3000 level courses in
allied departments. Courses in biology at the 3000 level and below are
not available for graduate credit. At least 31 of the 60 hours must be
taken while in residence at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Graduate
credit for course work transferred from another program is subject to
approval by the graduate committee and by the Graduate School. Graduate
courses taken elsewhere will be considered for transfer credit during
orientation meetings conducted prior to the start of the second semester
of enrollment.
Specific courses shall be completed as follows:
- Biology 4122(388) (3 hours), Biometry, or equivalent course
in statistics.
- Biology 6889(489) (2 hours), Graduate Seminar.
Three semesters required (6 credits total).
- 12 hours of formal course work required by the student's emphasis
area at the time a student is admitted to the Ph.D. program.
The maximum number of credit hours that may be applied toward the 60-hour
requirement is limited as stated below:
- Biology 6889(489), Graduate Seminar: 10 hours
- Biology 6905(490), Graduate Research: 30 hours
A combination of 6 total credit hours of the following:
- Biology 5059(405), Topics in Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics
- Biology 5069(406), Topics in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental
Biology
- Biology 5079(407), Topics in Floristic Taxonomy
First-Year Experience
Graduate students are expected to become involved in a research experience
during their first-year program, usually winter semester or summer session.
Qualifying Examination
Students must pass a qualifying examination (which consists of a written
and oral component), based on fundamental principles presented in formal
courses and in papers of special importance in the field. The exam will
be given in January of each year, at the beginning of the winter semester.
Students beginning studies in the fall semester would normally take the
qualifying examination prior to their fourth semester of full-time study.
Doctoral students who have earned an M.S. degree previously are encouraged
to take the examination in their first year.
Admission to Candidacy
To be admitted to candidacy, students must satisfy the requirements of
the Graduate School, which includes passing all qualifying examinations
and completing all required course work.
Dissertation Proposal
All students must defend orally a written dissertation proposal to their
dissertation committee. The approved proposal must be submitted to the
director of graduate studies in biology. Doctoral students may not enroll
in more than 4 credits of graduate research [Biology 6905(490)] before
they have received approval for their dissertation proposal.
Dissertation
A dissertation embodying the results of original research shall be submitted
to and approved by the Department of Biology and the Graduate School.
The general regulations of the Graduate School concerning the preparation
of the dissertation must be met. These rules include a public oral defense
of the written dissertation. Dissertations are to be presented in a style
appropriate for one or more publications in scientific journals.
Teaching
At least one semester of supervised teaching is required of all doctoral
students.
Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is offered for students with
a bachelor's degree who wish to obtain advanced level training in those
fields of biology that pertain to biotechnology without necessarily earning
a master's degree. Students who enter this program may have a variety
of interests, including biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology,
cell biology, developmental biology, or molecular evolution.
Admission
Students who wish to earn a Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology must
apply to the Biotechnology Certificate Program for admission to the program.
Students must be enrolled in the graduate program at the University of
Missouri-St. Louis either as non-degree students or as master's students.
Students who wish to obtain a master's degree with a Biotechnology Certificate
must be accepted into the Master's degree program in Biology as well as
into the Biotechnology Certificate Program. Students who apply to the
certificate program as non-degree students will earn only the certificate.
Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate course work
to be accepted into the program. The minimum course prerequisites for
admission to the program are undergraduate courses in genetics, cell biology,
and biochemistry.
Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain in the certificate
program. The certificate is awarded after completion of the courses listed
below. Students enrolled in the Master's program may simultaneously earn
a graduate degree and count the appropriate courses from the list below
toward the Biotechnology Certificate.
The biotechnology certificate requires 18 credit hours of course
work.
Core Requirements
I. Biology 6615(428), Advanced Biotechnology Laboratory II
II. Biology 6602(426), Advanced Molecular Biology or
Biology 6612(438), Advanced Molecular Genetics of Bacteria
(If both Group II courses are taken, one may be used as elective credit)
III. The remaining 11 credit hours must be taken from the following
electives:
Biology
4712(371), Biochemistry
4842(317), Immunobiology
5069(406), Topics in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
5842(417), Advanced Immunology
6622(435), Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
6632(433), Advanced Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
6642(439), Advanced Plant Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
6652(434), Advanced Virology
6699(431), Graduate Internship in Biotechnology
6889(489), Graduate Seminar, when relevant
Chemistry
4722(372), Advanced Biochemistry
4733(373), Biochemistry Laboratory
Graduate Certificate in Tropical Biology and Conservation
The certificate is awarded after completion of 18 credit hours of core
courses and electives with a minimum of 12 credits at the 5000 or 6000
level. Up to 3 credits may be taken at the 3000 level upon permission
of the Graduate Committee. Electives must include a minimum of 3 credits
outside biology with a maximum of 7 outside biology. A maximum of 3 credits
may be taken elsewhere than UM-St. Louis. Students may simultaneously
earn a graduate degree and count credits earned in their degree program
toward the certificate when appropriate.
Required Core Courses:
Biology 6250(445), Public Policy of Conservation and Sustainable
Development
Biology 6299(447), Internship in Conservation Biology (May be replaced
with a biology elective for individuals with applied conservation or environmental
agency experience upon consent of the Graduate Committee).
Choice of:
Biology 6212(446), Theory and Application of Conservation Biology
Biology 6222(487) , Advanced Tropical Ecology and Conservation
Electives:
Biology
3182(396), Introduction to Marine Science
4182(341), Population Biology
4202(385), Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
4402(364), Ornithology
4422(367), Entomology
4501(351), Flowering Plant Families Phylogeny and Diversification
5122(423), Advanced Tropical Resource Ecology
5123(424), Advanced Tropical Resource Ecology Field Studies
5145(425), Advanced Tropical Vertebrate Ecology
5192(442), Population and Community Ecology
6102(480), Advanced Behavioral Ecology
6112(448), Advanced Evolution of Animal Sociality
6182(441), Advanced Population Biology
6192(483), Applications of Geographic Information Systems
6212(446), Theory and Application of Conservation Biology
6222(487), Advanced Tropical Ecology and Conservation
6889(489), Graduate Seminar, when relevant
Economics
3300(230), International Economic Analysis
3301(251), Intermediate Economic Theory: Microeconomics
4550(360), Natural Resource Economics
History
3000(300), Selected Topics in History, when relevant
3201(371), History of Latin America: to 1808
3202(372), History of Latin America: Since 1808
3302(381), West Africa Since 1800
6114(425), Readings in Latin American History, when relevant
6115(430), Readings in African History, when relevant
Political Science
2530(253), Political Systems of South America
2540(254), Political Systems of Mexico, Central America, and the
Caribbean
2580(258), African Politics
3480(248), Environmental Politics
3590(359), Studies in Comparative Politics, when relevant
3830(283), International Political Economy
3850(285), International Organizations and Global Problem Solving
3890(388), Studies in International Relations
4470(347), Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy
4510(351)), Comparative Public Policy and Administration
4850(385), International law
4940(394), Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations
6414(414), Topics in Public Policy Analysis, when relevant
6448(448), Political Economy and Public Policy
6459(459), Seminar in Latin American Politics, when relevant
6462(462), Political Theory and Public Policy
6490(481), Seminar in International Relations
Social Work
4950(390), Seminar in Social Work Issues, when relevant
Sociology
4342(342), World Population and Ecology
4646(346), Demographic Techniques
5426(426), Community and Regional Conflict Resolution
Career Outlook
The biology degree programs, at the baccalaureate and master's degree
levels, are designed to prepare the student for further training. The
undergraduate degree is designed to prepare the student for professional
training in areas such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry,
and related areas, or for further graduate training in research. The Master
of Science program is an extension of the undergraduate program and has
as its goals three main objectives:
- Provide research-oriented training and education.
- Provide qualified graduates for doctoral programs.
- Provide secondary school and junior college biology teachers with
training necessary to maintain and improve their teaching effectiveness.
The Ph.D. program prepares students as research professionals in fields
such as biological conservation, ecology, and biomedical science. Employment
opportunities are available in college or university research and teaching,
in government and public institutions such as museums and botanical gardens,
and in industry.
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites may be waived by consent of the department or instructor.
Some courses as indicated in the course description may be taken concurrently
with the listed offering. Consult an adviser for further information.
Students who have earned 24 or more semester hours of credit at any accredited
post-secondary institutions(s) before the start of the fall 2002 semester
must meet the general education requirements stipulated in the UM-St Louis
2001-2002 Bulletin. The following courses fulfill the Natural Sciences
and Mathematics breadth of study requirements as described in that Bulletin:
1012(1), 1013(3), 1811(11), 1821(12), 1102(110), 1131(113), 1141(114),
1162(116), 1202(120), 1081(130), 3802(213), 3803(215), 2482(216), 2483(218),
2102(220), 2103(222), 2012(224), 2013(226), 3622(232), 3631(234), 3642(235),
3643(237), 3202(240), 3203(241), 3302(246), 2501(250), 2402(260), 2403(262),
2442(264), 2443(266) 3102(280), 3103(282), 3920(292), 4882(316), 4842(317),
4822(320), 3122(323), 3123(324), 3145(325)), 4602(326), 4614(327), 4615(328),
4632(333), 4652(334), 4622(335), 4612(338), 4642(339), 4182(341),
4112(348), 4501(351), 4532(353), 4552(355), 4402(364), 5312(365), 4403(366),
4422(367), 4423(368),4712(371), 4713(375), 4102(380), 4162(384), 4202(385)
, 4203(386), 4222(387), 4122(388), 4889(389), 4905(390), 4920(392), 4245(395),
3182(396),3183(398)
1012(1) General Biology (3), [MS]
Emphasis on fundamental principles of biology. Biology 1012(1) can be
applied toward fulfillment of the general education requirement in science.
Biology 1012(1) does not satisfy the prerequisite requirements in other
courses in biology at the 2000 level or above. Students who plan to pursue
a career in medicine or one of the medical-oriented professions should
enroll in Biology 1811(11) rather than Biology 1012(1). Three hours of
lecture per week.
1013(3) General Biology Laboratory (2), [MS]
Prerequisite: Biology 1012(1) (may be taken concurrently). Laboratory
course to accompany Biology 1012(1). Biology 1013(3) can be used to fulfill
the general education requirements in a laboratory science. Biology 1013(3)
does not meet the prerequisite requirements for other courses in biology.
Three and one-half hours of laboratory per week.
1081(130) Global Ecology (3), [V, SS, MS]
Prerequisite: Biology 1012(1). Must be taken concurrently with Political
Science 1850(85) for 3 hours of Biology and 3 hours of Political Science
credit. A course team-taught by the Biology and Political Science departments,
aimed particularly at elementary education majors. Combines natural science
and social science perspectives in taking a global view of a variety of
environmental concerns, such as air and water pollution, climate change,
conservation of nonrenewable resources, and other issues. Examines the
underlying scientific dimension, as well as the political-economic-social
aspects of problem-solving at local, national, and international levels.
Features labs and field trips in addition to lecture and discussion. Three
hours of lecture, one hour and fifteen minutes discussion and three and
one-half hours laboratory per week.
1102(110) Human Biology (3) [C, MS]
Lectures and readings concerned with the reproduction, development, genetics,
functional anatomy, behavior, ecology, and evolution of the human species.
Three hours of lecture per week.
1131(113) Human Physiology and Anatomy I (4), [MS]
Prerequisite: Biology 1012(1) or its equivalent. The basic aspects of
the structure of the healthy human body and how it functions. Special
emphasis is on how the human body adapts itself to its environment and
how changes affect physiological activities. Three hours of lecture and
two hours of laboratory per week.
1141(114) Human Physiology and Anatomy II (4), [MS]
Prerequisite: Biology 1131(113). A continuation of Biology 1131(113).
A study of the basic aspects of human physiology and anatomy. Three hours
of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
1162(116) General Microbiology (3), [MS]
Prerequisite: Biology 1012(1) or its equivalent. A survey of microbial
structure, genetics, and physiology. Special emphasis will be placed on
the transmission and control of such organisms as they relate to the maintenance
of human health. Three hours of lecture per week.
1202(120) Environmental Biology (3), [MI, MS]
An examination of the biological basis of current environmental problems,
with emphasis upon resources, energy, pollution, and conservation. Three
hours of lecture per week.
1811(11) Introductory Biology I (5), [MI, MS]
Prerequisites: A minimum of high school chemistry, English 1100(10) or
equivalent (may be taken concurrently), and placement into college algebra
or higher. Required for students intending to major in biology or take
specified biology courses at the 2000 level or above. Ordinarily followed
immediately by Biology 1821(12). This course presents an introduction
to some of the principles of biology and scientific methodology applied
to the molecular/cellular through organ system levels of organization.
Topics include: cell structure, metabolism, reproduction, heredity and
major physiological processes regulated by organ systems. Three hours
of lecture, three and one-half hours of lab, and one hour of discussion
per week.
1821(12) Introductory Biology II (5), [MI, MS]
Prerequisites: Biology 1811(11). Required for students intending to major
in biology or take specified biology courses at the 2000 level or above.
Ordinarily taken immediately following Biology 1811(11). This course presents
an introduction to some of the principles of biology and scientific methodology
applied to the organismal and supraorganismal levels of biology. Topics
to be covered include: ecology, evolution, diversity, and population biology.
Three hours of lecture, three and one-half hours of laboratory, and one
hour of discussion per week.
2012(224) Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11)[majors must also take Biology 1821(12)]
and Chem 1111(11) or [Chem 1082(1) plus Chem 1091(9)]. Fundamental principles
of inheritance, including classical genetic theory as well as recent advances
in the molecular basis of heredity. Three hours of lecture per week.
2013(226) Genetics Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Biology 2012(224), or by consent
of instructor. Laboratory to accompany Biology 2012(224). Three and one-half
hours of organized laboratory time per week. Students may need to return
to the laboratory at unscheduled times to complete some exercises.
2102(220) General Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12). An examination of the relationships
between living organisms and their environment. Three hours of lecture
per week.
2103(222) General Ecology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220) required (may be taken concurrently);
a general statistics course strongly recommended. Analysis of environmental
factors influencing the abundance and distribution of living organisms.
Some classes held at field sites in and around St. Louis. Three and one-half
hours of laboratory or field work per week.
2402(260) Vertebrate Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12). Development, structure, function,
interrelationships, and zoogeography of vertebrate animals with particular
attention to phylogenetic aspects. Three hours of lecture per week.
2403(262) Vertebrate Biology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 2402(260)(may be taken concurrently). Laboratory
to accompany Biology 2402(260). Morphological analysis and systematic
survey of major vertebrate groups. Overview of the vertebrate life forms
and their adaptations to habitats and resources. Three and one-half hours
of laboratory per week.
2442(264) Invertebrate Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12). Structure and function of
invertebrate animals with co-emphasis on evolution and phylogenetic interrelationships.
A field trip to the Florida Gulf Coast will be offered but not required.
Three hours of lecture per week.
2443(266) Invertebrate Biology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 2442(264)(may be taken concurrently). Laboratory
to accompany Biology 2442(264). Dissection and analysis of invertebrates
with an emphasis on structure and function; includes field trips to area
stations. A field trip to the Florida Gulf Coast will be offered but not
required. Three and one-half hours of laboratory per week.
2482(216) Microbiology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) [majors must also take Biology 1821(12)]
and Chem 1111(11) [or Chem 1082(1) plus Chem 1091(9)]. Study of microorganisms,
their metabolism, genetics, and their interaction with other forms of
life. Three hours of lecture per week.
2483(218) Microbiology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 2482(216) (may be taken concurrently). Experimental
studies and procedures of microbiological techniques. Three and one-half
hours of organized laboratory time per week. Students will need to return
to the laboratory at unscheduled times to complete some exercises.
2501(250) Biology of Plants (5)
Prerequisites: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12). A general discussion of
the plant groups from algae through angiosperms. Plant morphology, physiology,
reproduction, and ecology will be discussed in lecture (three hours per
week). The laboratory (three and one half hours per week) involves examination
of representatives of the plant kingdom and experimentation in plant physiology
and genetics. Fulfills both a lecture and a laboratory requirement.
3102(280) Animal Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12). The study of invertebrate
and vertebrate behavior, including neurophysiological, hormonal, developmental,
genetic, ecological and evolutionary aspects of behavior; behavior interactions
within and between populations. Three hours of lecture per week.
3103(282) Animal Behavior Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 3102(280)(may be taken concurrently). Observational
and experimental studies of animal behavior in the field and laboratory.
Three and one-half hours of formal laboratory time per week, but additional
time may be required for independent projects. Some activities involve
field trips or trips to the St. Louis Zoo.
3122(323) Tropical Resource Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220) and either Biology 3302(246) or 3102(280)
or their equivalent, or consent of instructor. A lecture and seminar course
that applies the behavioral ecology paradigm to the patterns of use and
exploitation of resources in the tropics by humans. Students may not receive
credit for both Biology 3122(323) and 5122(423). Three hours of lecture
per week. Offered in odd numbered years.
3123(324) Tropical Resource Ecology Field Studies (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 3122(323)(may be taken concurrently). The field
component to the lecture and seminar course. Examines the patterns of
use and exploitation of resources in the tropics by humans in the context
of the theories of behavioral ecology. Two weeks of intensive field research
and lectures in Guyana, South America during the second and third weeks
of Summer Session I (trip costs to be borne by the student). Students
may not receive credit for both Biology 3123(324) and Biology 5123(424).
Offered in odd numbered years.
3145(325) Tropical Vertebrate Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220), and either Biology 3102(280) or 3302(246),
or their equivalent, or consent of instructor. Explores the natural history
and role of neotropical vertebrate individuals, populations, and communities
in savanna and rainforest ecosystems. Three weeks of intensive natural
history lecture, discussion and group and individual field studies in
Guyana, South America during the second, third, and fourth weeks of Summer
Session I (trip costs to be borne by the student). Students may not receive
credit for both Biology 3145(325) and 5145(425). Offered in even numbered
years.
3182(396) Introduction to Marine Science (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12) or their equivalents, (Biology
2442(264) and 2443(266) recommended). A multidisciplinary study of the
ocean environment. Topics to include the geology of ocean basins, atmospheric
and astronomic effects on the motion of water, chemical and physical properties
of sea water, and the adaptations and diversity of marine organisms to
their environment. Topics will include the ecology of various benthic
and pelagic marine communities and human impact on the world's oceans.
Offered in Winter Semester only.
3183(398) Introduction to Marine Science Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 3182(39) and consent of instructor. An intensive
laboratory and field study of selected North American marine communities.
Based on a two-week field trip to Florida and offered during the Spring
Intersession semester, following the lecture course Biology 396(3182)
of the preceding winter semester. Students must pay their own travel and
living expenses.
3202(240) Conservation Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12). Introduction to the principles
and theories of conservation biology. Course topics include biodiversity,
extinctions, population modeling, habitat fragmentation, conservation
area management, restoration ecology, and social science elements of conservation
strategies. Class sessions will include lectures, discussions, and simulation
exercises. Three hours of lecture per week.
3203(241) Conservation Biology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites: Biology 3202(240)(recommended to be taken concurrently).
Laboratory to accompany Biology 3202(240). Laboratory will include computer
simulations of conservation problems using existing software, 2-3 field
trips to local conservation projects, and field interviews with governmental
and non-governmental agencies. Three and one-half hours of laboratory
per week.
3302(246) Introduction to Evolution (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12); Bio 2012(224) strongly recommended.
Introduction to the theory, events, and processes of organic evolution.
3622(232) Cell Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11)[majors must also take Biology 1821(12)],
Chem 1111(11), 1121(12) and 2612(261) or equivalents. Examination of the
basic biological processes of cells.
3631(234) Histology and Microtechniques (5)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) [majors must also take Biology 1821(12)],
Biology 3622(232) recommended. The basic principles of histology. A survey
of basic tissues and organ systems. Techniques associated with preparation
of animal tissues for light microscopic studies. Three hours of lecture
and three and one half hours of laboratory per week. (Additional lab hours
arranged.) Fulfills both a lecture and a laboratory requirement
3642(235) Development (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12). Basic principles of development
from the point of view of growth, morphogenesis, and differentiation.
Three hours of lecture per week.
3643(237) Development Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 3642(235) (may be taken concurrently). Laboratory
to accompany Biology 3642(235). Three and one-half hours of laboratory
per week.
3699(231) Undergraduate Internship in Biotechnology (1-4)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12), Chem 1111(11) and 1121(12)
and consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in Chem 2612(261) or
higher is strongly encouraged. A 2.5 GPA and enrollment in the undergraduate
Biotechnology Certificate Program is required. Internship will consist
of a period of observation, experimentation and on-the-job training in
a biotechnology laboratory. The laboratory may be industrial or academic.
Credit will be determined by the number of hours a student works each
week and in consultation between the intern's supervisor and instructor.
Two credits may be used to fulfill the lab requirement.
3802(213) Vertebrate Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12) and Chem 11(1111) or Chem
1082(1) plus Chem 1091(9). Basic functional aspects of organ systems in
relation to the physiochemical properties of protoplasm. Three hours of
lecture per week.
3803(215) Vertebrate Physiology Lab (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 3802(213) (may be taken concurrently). Instrumental
and experimental studies in physiology. Three and one-half hours of laboratory
per week.
3920(292) Special Topics in Biology (1-5)
Prerequisites: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12), junior standing, and consent
of instructor or curriculum committee. Topics will vary each semester.
Topics are available from the biology department office. This course may
be used to satisfy requirements for elective biology courses for the B.A.
or B.S. degree in biology; it cannot be substituted for core courses required
for all majors. Credit arranged. May be taken up to two times for credit.
4102(380) Behavioral Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 3102(280); Biology 2102(220) recommended. Topics
in animal behavior with an emphasis on ecological and evolutionary aspects
of behavior. Topics may include the role of behavior in population regulation,
habitat selection and spacing, feeding and predator-prey interactions,
sexual selection, evolution of mating systems, and new approaches to animal
communication. Three hours of lecture per week. Students may not receive
credit for both Biology 4102(380) and 6102(480).
4112(348) Evolution of Animal Sociality (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 3102(280) or consent of instructor, Biology 2102(220)
or 4182(341) recommended. The evolution of sociality, including a critical
examination of sociobiological theories and alternative approaches to
social evolution. Survey of social organization and behavior in arthropods,
with an emphasis on social insects, and vertebrates. Two hours of lecture,
one hour of discussion per week. Students may not receive credit for both
Biology 4112(348) and 6112(448).
4122(388) Biometry (3)
Prerequisite: Math 1030(30) and a minimum of 15 hours in biology. Reviews
descriptive, analytical, and experimental methods useful for the statistical
study of biological phenomena. Students will develop the skills needed
to better appreciate and evaluate the published literature, as well as
the ability to design their own research programs. Topics include: the
collection and summarization of biological observations; development,
design, and testing of hypotheses; analysis and presentation of data.
Three hours of lecture per week. Fulfills the statistics requirement for
the B.A. or B.S. degree in biology.
4162(384) Evolutionary Ecology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 3302(246) and 4182(341), or equivalent, or consent
of instructor. The course will explore the use of evolutionary theory
to interpret life-history adaptations of organisms, family and social
interactions, coevolution, and macroevolution. Topics will include the
evolution of sex, sexual selection, aging, parent-offspring conflict,
evolution of pathogen virulence, artificial selection, and genetic modification
of organisms. Students will also analyze data sets using computer software
to highlight the application of game theory approaches and phylogenetically
based comparative analysis to interpret patterns in nature. Three hours
of lecture per week. Students may not receive credit for both Biology
384(4162) and 484(6162).
4182(341) Population Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220) and 2012(224) (Biology 3302(246) recommended).
Introduces concepts and mathematical models of population ecology and
population genetics. By integrating the ecology and genetics of populations,
the course goal is to understand the processes that contribute to microevolution
of populations. Topics include demography, metapopulation biology, natural
selection, migration, gene flow, and genetic drift. Three hours of lecture
per week. Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4182(341) and
6182(441).
4202(385) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220), and junior standing. This course will
provide a basic survey of the ecological issues involved in conservation
and management of wild animals. Topics will include population dynamics
and regulation, habitat management, endangered species, wildlife legislation,
predator-prey interactions, human-wildlife conflicts, sustainable use
of wildlife. There will be a strong emphasis on temperate ecosystems,
but many examples will be drawn from tropical ecosystems. Use of computer
simulation models in wildlife conservation and management will be included.
Three hours of lecture per week.
4203(386) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 4202(385)(may be taken concurrently) or consent
of instructor. This course will provide field and laboratory experiences
to accompany Biology 4202(385). Field trips will emphasize field research
techniques, including methods for sampling animal populations and their
habitat. Considerable emphasis will be placed on learning to identify
common vertebrates of Missouri streams and forests. Laboratory periods
will be used to discuss methods of data analysis, computer simulations,
as well as further emphasis on identification. Three and one-half hours
of lab per week. Several one- to two-day field trips will be required
as well.
4222(387) Tropical Ecology and Conservation (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220), 4182(341), 5192(442), or equivalent.
This course will cover research areas in tropical population, community
and ecosystems ecology, with emphasis on interspecies and environment-organism
interactions, population control factors, and genetic structure of populations.
Topics include the current status and causes of tropical habitat destruction,
ongoing attempts to manage those habitats, and development of strategies
leading to sustained use of nonrenewable resources. Students may not receive
credit for both Biology 4222(387) and 6222(487). Three hours of lecture
per week.
4245(395) Field Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Three biology courses and consent of instructor. Intensive
study of the flora and fauna of selected natural areas of North America,
including an extended field trip. Details of the field trip and course
schedule will be posted in the Biology Department preceding registration
for the term in which the course will be offered. Students will be required
to pay costs of travel and of the field trip. This is a laboratory course
appropriate for advanced undergraduates and non-thesis Master of Science
students. Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4245(395) and
6245(440).
4299(347) Practicum in Conservation (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 3202(240) or consent of instructor. This course
is generally restricted to students officially enrolled in the Certificate
Program in Conservation Biology. The course provides practical experience
with conservation or environmental agencies. Specific placement will be
selected according to student's interests and career goals as well as
availability of agency openings. Course requirements include practical
experience and final report on practicum experience.
4402(364) Ornithology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220) and junior standing. Introduction to avian
biology and ecology. Material to be covered will include basic adaptations
of anatomy, physiology, and behavior of birds. There will be a strong
emphasis on avian ecology and conservation. Specific topics will include
flight, reproductive behavior, migration, foraging behavior, community
structure, and current conservation concerns. The diversity of birds will
be emphasized through comparisons between temperate and tropical regions.
Three hours of lecture per week.
4403(366) Ornithology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 4402(364)(may be taken concurrently) or consent
of instructor. This course will introduce students to methods of identifying
and studying birds. Labs will almost entirely be comprised of field trips
to local areas and will emphasize diversity of birds, adaptations shown
by different groups, and means of identification, particularly of birds
found in Missouri. Field projects will focus on techniques for censusing
birds, sampling foraging behavior, and studying habitat selection. Indoor
periods will cover internal and external anatomy of birds. Slides and
field trips to the St. Louis Zoo will be used to survey the diversity
of birds worldwide. Three and one-half hours of laboratory per week. Longer
(e.g., Saturday) field trips will be made when appropriate.
4422(367) Entomology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12); 9 additional hours of biology,
and upper-division standing. Development, structure, function, behavior
and ecology of insects, including a systematic survey of the orders of
Insecta. Three hours of lecture per week.
4423(368) Entomology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 4422(367)(may be taken concurrently). Laboratory
to accompany Biology 4422(367). Studies of the morphology, physiology,
and behavior of insects to give a sampling of biological studies of the
class Insecta. Formation of a collection of insects, comprising a systematic
survey of orders and principal families, will be an integral part of the
course and will require additional time beyond the official lab hours.
Three and one-half hours of lab per week.
4482(316) Parasitology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 1811(11), 1821(12), and 10 additional hours of biology
and upper-division standing. Biology 3622(232) strongly recommended. A
broadly based course emphasizing the phylogeny, life history, ecology,
and physiology of parasites of medical and veterinary importance. Modern
aspects of experimental parasitology, immunoparasitology, and parasite
molecular biology will be addressed.
4501(351) Flowering Plant Families: Phylogeny and Diversification
(5)
Prerequisites: Biology 1811(11), 1821(12) and junior standing or consent
of instructor. Focusing on the flowering plant families of North America,
the aim of the course is to give an understanding of their phylogeny and
diversification. Student will also gain an understanding of plant morphology
and anatomy, a basis for further developing their knowledge of plants.
Three hours of lecture and three to four hours of laboratory per week.
Students may need to return to the laboratory at unscheduled times.
4532(353) Sex and Evolution in the Flowering Plants (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 1811(11) or 1821(12)or equivalent; Biology 3302(246)
or 2501 (250) recommended. The evolution of flowers, and flowering plants,
is the result of mutualistic plant-animal interactions. This course explores
all aspects of the function of flowers, integrating findings and approaches
from ecology, systematics, plant physiology, and animal behavior. flower
color, scent, and nectar, deceptive pollination systems, pollen-stigma
interactions and incompatibility systems, flowering plant mating systems
(including selfing and apomixis), and pollination by insects, vertebrates,
wind, and water. Two hours of lecture per week and one hour of laboratory
per week to be arranged. Does not fulfill a laboratory requirement for
biology majors.
4552(355) Evolution and Phylogeny of Seed Plants (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 3302(246) or 2501(250) or equivalent. Examination
of the evolution of, and relationships among, major lines of seed-bearing
plants, both extinct (Bennettitales, Cordaites, etc.) and extant (conifers,
cycads, ginkgo, Gnetales, and flowering plants). Criteria for the assessment
or morphological homology are examined, and wherever possible the evolution
of morphological structures is related to their function. Includes introduction
to cladistic methods and practical exercises in the analysis of large
morphological data matrices using PAUP & MacClade. Two hours of lecture
per week and one hour of laboratory per week to be arranged. Does not
fulfill a laboratory requirement for biology majors. Students may not
receive credit for both Biology 4552(355) and Biology 6552(455).
4602(326) Molecular Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2012(224) and 4712(371). A study of the principles
of molecular biology, with emphasis on understanding the genetic regulation
of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis and function in the eukaryotic cells.
Three hours of lecture per week. Students may not receive credit for both
Biology 4602(326) and Biology 6602(426).
4612(338) Molecular Genetics of Bacteria (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2482(216) and Biology 2012 (224). A study of the
molecular biology of gene replication, transfer, and expression in bacterial
cells. Topics include DNA replication, transcription and translation,
mutagenesis, DNA repair and recombination, gene transfer, and the regulation
of genes and global expression systems. Three hours of lecture per week.
Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4612(338) and Biology
6612(438).
4614(327) Biotechnology Laboratory I (4)
Prerequisite: Biology 2012(224) or consent of instructor. An introduction
to the fundamental concepts that underlie the field of biotechnology.
Both the basic principles of molecular biology and hands-on experience
with the techniques of the field will be addressed through lectures, discussions,
and a series of laboratory exercises. Two hours of lecture and four hours
of laboratory per week. Fulfills a laboratory requirement only; may not
be used to fulfill the 4000 level or above lecture course requirement
for the B.A. or B. S. degree in biology. Students may not receive credit
for Biology 4614(327) and a comparable biotechnology course from another
institution.
4615(328) Biotechnology Laboratory II (4)
Prerequisite: Biology 4614(327) and either Biology 4602(326) or Biology
4612(338), or consent of instructor. An in-depth look at theory and practice
of biotechnology. Lectures and discussion will examine the underlying
principles, and laboratory exercises will present hands-on experience
with current techniques. One hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory
per week. Fulfills a laboratory requirement only; may not be used to fulfill
the 4000- 5000 level lecture course requirement for the B.A.
or B.S. degree in biology.
Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4615(328) and Biology
6615(428).
4622(335) Molecular Cell Biology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 4602(326), Biology 3622(232), and Biology 4712(371)
or consent of instructor. A study of the structural organization and processes
of eukaryotic cells. Topics of discussion will include regulation of transcription,
gene product processing and transport, organelle biogenesis and function,
cytoskeletal structure and function, and cell interactions. Three hours
of lecture per week. Students may not receive credit for both Biology
4622(335) and Biology 6622(435).
4632(333) Nucleic Acid Structure and Function (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2012(224) and 4712(371) or equivalent or
consent of instructor. Comprehensive view of structural properties
of DNA and RNA that promote molecular interactions and biological function.
Topics include physical properties of nucleic acids, formation and biological
importance of higher order structures, RNA enzymatic activities, nucleic
acid-protein interactions, and RNA metabolism. Three hours of lecture
per week. Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4632(333) and
6632(433).
4642(339) Plant Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering (3) Prerequisite:
Biology 4602(326) or 4612(338). Topics will include plant cell and developmental
biology, DNA transfer into plants, using mutations to identify genes and
their functions, regeneration of plants in tissue culture, signal transduction
mechanisms, molecular biology of plant organelles, developmental engineering,
metabolic engineering, plant-microbe interactions, and engineered resistance
to pathogen attack. Three hours of lecture per week. Students may not
receive credit for both Biology 4642(339) and 6642(439).
4652(334) Virology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2482(216) and 2012(224). A comparative study of
the structure, reproduction, and genetics of viruses. Three hours of lecture
per week. Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4652(334) and
6652(434)
4712(371) Biochemistry (3)
[Same as Chemistry 4712(371)]. Prerequisite: Chemistry 2612(261) and
either Biology 1811(11) or Chem 2622(262). Examines the chemistry and
function of cell constituents, and the interaction and conversions of
intracellular substances. Students may not receive credit for both Biology
4712(371) and Chemistry 4712(371).
4713(375) Techniques in Biochemistry (2)
Prerequisite: Biology 4712(371) or Chemistry 4712(371) (may be taken concurrently).
Laboratory activities introducing fundamental qualitative and quantitative
biochemical techniques. Student evaluation will be based on laboratory
participation, student laboratory reports, and written examinations. Three
and one-half hours of organized laboratory time per week. Students may
need to return to the laboratory at unscheduled times to complete some
experiments.
4822(320) Introduction to Neuroscience (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 3802(213) or consent of instructor. The study of
nervous systems, featuring the cellular bases of initiation and conduction
of the impulse, synaptic transmission, and the network integrative function
of invertebrate and vertebrate nervous systems. This course emphasizes
the multidisciplinary nature of the neurosciences, including anatomical,
physiological and molecular approaches to understanding neural function.
Three hours of lecture per week.
4842(317) Immunobiology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 4712(371) and Chem 2612(261). The fundamental principles
and concepts of immunology and immunochemistry. Emphasis on the relation
of immunological phenomena to biological phenomena and biological problems.
Three hours of lecture per week.
4889(389) Senior Seminar (2)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Required of biology majors. Oral and written
presentation by students of selected scientific papers or articles. Students
are expected to participate in discussions of oral presentations by other
students. May not be taken for graduate credit.
4905(390) Research (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty research advisor; generally restricted
to junior and senior standing. Research in an area selected by the student
in consultation with and under the supervision of a faculty research adviser.
Research opportunities are subject to availability. The project normally
includes the reading of pertinent literature, laboratory or field experience,
and a summary paper. Credit arranged. Course may be repeated for a total
of up to 5 credit hours. Any combination of 2 credit hours may be used
to meet one laboratory course requirement. No more than 2 credit hours
may be applied toward the minimum number of biology course credits for
the major in biology.
4920(392) Selected Topics (1-10)
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor. Selected topics
in biology. The topics will vary each semester. Topics available in the
department office. Credit arranged. May be taken more than once for credit.
4980(302) Science in the Real World: Microbes in Action (2)
Prerequisites: Biology 1811(11) or Chem 1111(11) or equivalent course,
and experience teaching science at the middle school or high school level.
A hands-on workshop in microbiology designed for secondary school science
teachers interested in introducing microbiology to their students. Includes
lectures on basic microbiology, laboratory exercises in microbiology for
middle school or high school classroom, discussion sessions, and a session
in the computer lab to familiarize teachers with microbiology resources
on the Web. Open only to middle school and high school science teachers.
Does not count as credit toward degree in biology.
4985(285) Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Life Sciences (4)
[Same as SecEd 4985(285)]. Prerequisite: Tch Ed 3310(310) and a near-major
in biology. A study of the scope and sequence of the life science courses
in the school curriculum, with emphasis on the selection and organization
of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation. The analysis of
teaching/learning and field experience observations in secondary school
classrooms will be integrated into classroom activities and discussions.
This course must be completed in residence.
4986(286) Laboratory in Teaching Life Sciences (2)
[Same as SecEd 4986(286)]. Prerequisite: Tch Ed 3310(310). Discussion,
development, utilization, and evaluation of equipment, materials, and
techniques applicable to instruction in the life sciences. Must be taken
concurrently with Biology 4985(285) SecEd 4985(285).
4999(399) Science Teaching Intern Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 4985(285) and 4986(286). Addresses the application
of educational philosophy, science curriculum, teaching strategies, and
instructional technology in the classroom setting. Offered concurrently
with SecEd 3290(290), Secondary School Student Teaching.
5059(405) Topics in Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics (1)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Presentation and discussion of current
faculty and student research projects in behavior, ecology, evolution,
and systematics. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. One
hour per week.
5069(406) Topics in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
(1)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Presentation and discussion of student
and faculty research projects and/or current research articles in molecular,
cellular and developmental biology. May be repeated for a maximum of 3
credit hours. One hour per week.
5079(407) Topics in Floristic Taxonomy (1)
Prerequisite: Biology 2501(250) or equivalent, and graduate standing.
Seminar course in systematics of higher plants, arranged in the Cronquist
sequence of families, covering morphology, anatomy, palynology, biogeography,
chemosystematics, cytology, and other aspects of plant classification
and phylogenetics. Given at the Missouri Botanical garden. One hour per
week.
5122(423) Advanced Tropical Resource Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220), and either Biology 3302(246) or Biology
3102(280) or their equivalent, or consent of the instructor. A lecture
and seminar course that applies the behavioral ecology paradigm to the
patterns of use and exploitation of resources in the tropics by humans.
Students may not receive credit for both Biology 3122(323) and Biology
5122(423). Three hours of lecture, and one hour of discussion or seminar
per week. Offered in odd numbered years.
5123(424) Advanced Tropical Resource Ecology Field Studies
(2)
Prerequisite: Biology 5122(423) (may be taken concurrently). The field
component to the lecture and seminar course. Examines the patterns of
use and exploitation of resources in the tropics by humans in the context
of the theories of behavioral ecology. Two weeks of intensive field research
and lectures in Guyana, South America during the second and third weeks
of Summer Session I (trip costs to be borne by student). Students may
not receive credit for both Biology 5123(424) and Biology 3123(324). Offered
in odd numbered years.
5145(425) Advanced Tropical Vertebrate Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220), and either Biology 3102(280) or Biology
3302(246) or their equivalent, or consent of the instructor. Explores
the natural history and role of neotropical vertebrate individuals, populations,
and communities in savanna and rainforest ecosystems. Three weeks of intensive
natural history lecture, discussion, and group and individual field studies
in Guyana, South America during the second, third, and fourth weeks of
Summer Session I (trip costs to be borne by student). Students may not
receive credit for both Biology 5145(425) and Biology 3145(325). Offered
in even numbered years.
5192(442) Population and Community Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220)or 4182(341) or their equivalents. Studies
of structure and organization of natural communities stressing the abundance
and distribution of species, the regulation of species diversity, and
the evolution of demographic parameters in populations. Three hours of
lectures per week.
5312(365) Theory of Systematics (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 1811(11) and 1821(12) and at least one course beyond
introductory level dealing with animal, plant, or microbial diversity
[(such as Biology 2482(216), 2501(250), 2402(260), 4482(316), 4501(351),
4402(364), or 4422(367)] or consent of instructor. Investigates theory
of classification, phylogenetic analysis, systematic biology, and their
relation to systematic practice. Covers goals and schools of systematics,
characters, and homology, analysis of molecular and morphological data
and underlying assumptions, species concepts, classification, naming,
and connections between evolutionary biology and systematics. Appropriate
for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in all disciplines,
animal, plant, and microbial, as introduction to systematic methods. Three
hours of lecture per week.
5842(417) Advanced Immunology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 4842(317). Advanced consideration of techniques
of measuring antigen-antibody interaction; immunogenetics as applied to
cellular immunity and transplantation; evolution of the immune response.
Three hours of lecture per week.
5985(485) Problems in Teaching College Biology (3)
[Same as Adu Ed 6435(435)]. Prerequisite: Teaching experience, 30 semester
hours in biology, and consent of instructor. Basic philosophies underlying
undergraduate biology education at the college level will be presented
and examined with concern for establishment of an individual philosophy
in the prospective college teacher. Teaching techniques suitable for college-level
instruction will be considered, practiced, and evaluated. Advantages and
limitations of various methods of instruction will be considered with
respect to current research findings.
5986(486) Techniques in Teaching College Biology for Graduate Students
(2)
[Same as Sec Ed 6986(486)]. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and teaching
assignment. Discussion and practice of techniques specific to instruction
in the life sciences. Consideration will be given to teaching strategies,
curriculum design, evaluation, instrumentation, and student-teacher interaction.
Recommended for all graduate students with teaching assistantships.
6102(480) Advanced Behavioral Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 3102(280) (Biology 2102(220) recommended). Topics
in animal behavior with an emphasis on ecological and evolutionary aspects
of behavior. Topics may include the role of behavior in population regulation,
habitat selection and spacing, feeding and predator-prey interactions,
sexual selection, evolution of mating systems, and new approaches to animal
communication. Three hours of lecture, one hour discussion or seminar
per week. Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4102(380) and
6102(480).
6112(448) Advanced Evolution of Animal Sociality (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220), or 4182(341) recommended or consent of
instructor. The evolution of sociality, including a critical examination
of sociobiological theories and alternative approaches of social evolution.
Survey of social organization and behavior in arthropods, with an emphasis
on social insects, and vertebrates. Two hours of lecture and one hour
of discussion per week. Students may not receive credit for both Biology
4112(348) and Biology 6112(448).
6162(484) Advanced Evolutionary Ecology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 3302(246) and 4182(341), or equivalent, or consent
of instructor. The course will explore the use of evolutionary theory
to interpret life-history adaptations of organisms, family and social
interactions, coevolution, and macroevolution. Topics will include the
evolution of sex, sexual selection, aging, parent-offspring conflict,
evolution of pathogen virulence, artificial selection, and genetic modification
of organisms. Students will also analyze data sets using computer software
to highlight the application of game theory approaches and phylogenetically
based comparative analysis to interpret patterns in nature. Graduate students
will write a paper on a topic relevant to the course. Three hours of lecture
per week. Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4162(384)
and 6162(484).
6182(441) Advanced Population Biology (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 2102(220) and 2012(224), (Biology 3302(246) recommended).
Introduces concepts and mathematical models of population ecology and
population genetics. By integrating the ecology and genetics of populations,
the course goal is to understand the processes that contribute to microevolution
of populations. Topics include: demography, metapopulation biology, natural
selection, migration, gene flow, and genetic drift. A discussion section
will focus on mathematical elements of population biology models. Three
hours of lecture, and one hour of discussion per week. Students may not
receive credit for both Biology 4182(34) and 6182(441).
6192(483) Applications of Geographic Information Systems (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220), Biology 4122(388) or equivalent, and
consent of instructor; short course in UNIX operating systems recommended.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are sophisticated computer-based
systems for analysis, capture, presentation, and maintenance of geographically
referenced data. This course provides a foundation in using GIS for a
spatial analysis. Examples from a wide range of disciplines are used to
emphasize the use of GIS as a tool to support analysis and decision-making.
Students will have hands-on use of GIS software using UNIX-based computer
workstations. A formal research paper on GIS applications in biological
research will be required. Three hours of combined lecture and computer
operations per week.
6212(446) Theory and Application of Conservation Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 4182(341),5192(442), or equivalent; or consent of
instructor. Prerequisites may be taken concurrently. Advanced analysis
of conservation theory with emphasis on conservation of
populations, their genetic diversity, and the biodiversity of habitats.
Applied aspects of conservation and sustainable development will be illustrated
through case studies presented by conservation professionals.
6222(487) Advanced Tropical Ecology and Conservation (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2102(220), or 4182(341), or 5192(442), or their
equivalent. This course will cover research areas in tropical population,
community and ecosystem ecology, with emphasis on interspecies and environment-organism
interactions, population control factors, and genetic structure of populations.
Topics include the current status and causes of tropical habitat destruction,
ongoing attempts to manage those habitats, and developments of strategies
leading to sustained use of nonrenewable resources. A research proposal
designed to investigate current topic in tropical ecology will be required.
Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4222(387) and 6222(487).
Three hours of lecture per week.
6245(440) Ecological Research in Temperate Zones (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. This course
will visit several temperate ecosystems with the objectives of learning
about the natural history of these areas together with learning how to
design projects and conduct field research addressing current ecological
theories in a temperate setting. Several faculty members will participate
in this course. Temperate sites to be visited will likely include
Missouri Ozarks, Great Smokey Mountains, Indiana dunes, and Southern Illinois
bottomland and cypress swamp forest. Students will be required to pay
costs of travel and of field trips. Students may not receive credit for
both Biology 4245(395) and 6245(440). Two hours of discussion (during
weekday), four-six weekend field trips (leave Friday, return Sunday),
and several (2-4) Saturday field trips during the first eight weeks of
semester.
6250(445) Public Policy of Conservation and Sustainable Development
(3)
[Same as Pol Sci 6452(452)]. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Biology
or Political Science and consent of instructor. Prior course in
ecology recommended. This course will introduce the student to concepts
and techniques for formulating, implementing, and analyzing public policy
with an emphasis on environmental concerns, conservation, and sustainable
development. The course will be team-taught by a political scientist and
a biologist. Course materials will include case studies that demonstrate
the special problems of the environmental policy-making in developing
and developed economics.
6299(447) Internship in Conservation Biology (1-4)
Prerequisite: Biology 6250(445) or 6212(446) and consent of the director
of graduate studies in Biology. Internships will consist of a period of
study, observation, and on-the-job training at a conservation or environmental
agency. Specific placements will be selected according to student's interests
and career goals. Internships may vary from 2 weeks to 4 months in duration.
6552(455) Advanced Evolution and Phylogeny of Seed Plants (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 3302(246) or 2501(250), or equivalent. Advanced
approaches in examination of the evolution of, and relationships among,
major lines of seed-bearing plants, both extinct (Bennettitales, cordaites,
etc.) and extant (conifers, cycads, ginkgo, Gnetales, and flowering plants).
Criteria for the assessment of morphological homology are examined, and
wherever possible the evolution of morphological structures is related
to their function. Includes use of cladistic methods and practical exercises
in the analysis of large morphological data matrices using PAUP &
MacClade. Two hours of lecture per week and one hour of laboratory per
week to be arranged. Does not fulfill a laboratory requirement for biology
majors. Students may not receive credit for both Biology 4552(355) and
Biology 6552(455).
6602(426) Advanced Molecular Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2012(224) and 4712(371), or consent of instructor.
A study of the principles of molecular biology, with emphasis on understanding
the genetic regulation of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis and function
in eukaryotic cell. Three hours of lecture per week. Students will be
required to give an oral presentation and/or write an extra paper on a
topic relevant to the course. Students may not receive credit for both
Biology 6602(426) and Biology 4602(326).
6612(438) Advanced Molecular Genetics of Bacteria (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2012(224) and 2482(216). A study of the molecular
biology of gene replication, transfer, and expression in bacterial cells.
Topics include DNA replication, transcription and translation, mutagenesis,
DNA repair and recombination, gene transfer, and the regulation of genes
and global expression systems. Three hours of lecture per week. Students
will be required to give an oral presentation and/or write an extra paper
on a topic relevant to the course. Student may not receive credit for
both Biology 6612(438) and Biology 4612(338).
6615(428) Advanced Biotechnology Laboratory II (4)
Prerequisite: Biology 4614(327) and either Biology 4602(326) or Biology
4612(338), or consent of instructor. An in-depth look at the theory and
practice of biotechnology. Lectures and discussion will examine the underlying
principles, and laboratory exercises will present hands-on experience
with current techniques. One hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory
per week. Students will be required to give an oral presentation and/or
write an extra paper on a topic relevant to the course. Students may not
receive credit for both Biology 6615(428) and Biology 4615(328).
6622(435) Advanced Molecular Cell Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 4602(326), Biology 3622(232), and Biology 4712(37),
or consent of instructor. A study of structural organization and processes
of eukaryotic cells. Topics of discussion will include regulation of transcription,
gene product processing and transport, organelle biogenesis and function,
cytoskeletal structure and function, and cell interactions. Three hours
of lecture per week. Students will be required to give an oral presentation
and/or write an extra paper on a topic relevant to the course. Students
may not receive credit for both Biology 6622(435) and Biology 4622(335).
6632(433) Advanced Nucleic Acid Structure and Function (3)
Prerequisites: Biology 2012(224) and 4712(371) or equivalent or consent
of instructor. Comprehensive view of structural properties of DNA and
RNA that promote molecular interactions and biological function. Topics
include physical properties of nucleic acids, formation and biological
importance of higher order structures, RNA enzymatic activities, nucleic
acid-protein interactions, and RNA metabolism. Three hours of lecture
and one hour of discussion per week. Students may not receive credit for
both Biology 4632(333) and 6632(433).
6642(439) Advanced Plant Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
(3)
Prerequisite: Biology 4602(326) or 4612(338). Topics will include plant
cell and developmental biology, DNA transfer into plants, using mutations
to identify genes and their functions, regeneration of plants in tissue
culture, signal transduction mechanisms, molecular biology of plant organelles,
developmental engineering, metabolic engineering, plant microbe interactions,
and engineered resistance to pathogen attack. Three hours of lecture and
one hour of seminar per week. Student may not receive credit for both
Biology 4642(339) and Biology 6642(439).
6652(434) Advanced Virology (3)
Prerequisite: Biology 2482(216) and 2012(224). An advanced comparative
study of the structure, reproduction, and genetics of viruses. Three hours
of lecture, one hour of discussion or seminar per week. Students may not
receive credit for both Biology 4652(334) and 6652(434).
6699(431) Graduate Internship in Biotechnology (1-4)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and enrollment in graduate Biotechnology
Certificate Program. Six credit hours maximum (maximum of eight combined
credit hours of Biology 6905(490) and internship). Internship will consist
of period of observation, experimentation and on-the-job training in a
biotechnology laboratory. The laboratory may be industrial or academic.
Credit will be determined by the number of hours the student works each
week and in consultation between the intern's supervisor and the instructor.
Internship assignments will be commensurate with the education and experience
of the student.
6889(489) Graduate Seminar (2)
Presentation and discussion of various research problems in biology. Graduate
student exposure to the seminar process.
6905(490) Graduate Research in Biology (1-10)
Research in area selected by student in consultation with faculty members.
6915(491) Graduate Research Practicum (1-2)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course is designed for graduate
students wishing to pursue research experience in an area outside their
dissertation topic. The project can be techniques-oriented or focused
on a specific research question. The credit hours will depend on the time
commitment to the project as decided by the supervisory faculty members.
6920(492) Topics in Biology (2-5)
In-depth studies of selected topics in contemporary biology. May be repeated.
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