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Biological Sciences
BIOS 411 - Biochemistry I Credits 3 Structures and properties of biomolecular components of cells, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mechanism and regulation of enzyme action in biological systems. Notes: BIOS 111 and BIOS 113 (Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology) recommended. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CHEM 302. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 412 - Biochemistry II Credits 3 Principles of metabolic processes; mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing major concepts and problem solving. Notes: BIOS 111 and BIOS 113 (Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology) recommended. CHEM 302. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 413 - Laboratory in Biochemistry Credits 2 A laboratory course to accompany BIOS 411, BIOS 412 (CHEM 411, CHEM 412). The isolation, characterization and analysis of biomolecules including the use of biochemical instrumentation and methodology for work in protein structure, enzymology, metabolism and genetics. BIOS 111 and BIOS 113 (Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology) recommended. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CHEM 302. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Lab $150. BIOS 424 - Advanced Molecular Techniques Credits 2 Continuation of the molecular techniques introduced in BIOS 332 laboratory. Includes various techniques of advanced molecular analysis such as RNA isolation, reverse transcription, expression constructs, northern blotting, in situ hybridization, and genotyping. Lecture/Lab Hours: Six hours lab. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BIOS 322. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $95. BIOS 430 - Topics in Natural Resource Management Credits 1-4 Selected topics in natural resource management. Notes: May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 431 - Developmental Biology Credits 4 Analyzes the molecular, genetic and cellular mechanisms that control fertilization, the development of body form, cell specialization and differentiation as well as metamorphosis, maturation and aging. Laboratory emphasizes gametogenesis, fertilization, comparative embryology of vertebrates and invertebrates and directed experimental manipulation of embryos. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 312. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Lab $95. BIOS 440 - Topics in Advanced Biology Credits 1-4 Selected topics of current interest and concern are studied. Notes: Course may be taken multiple times for credit with different content (section title). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Bio Sci:Secondary Instruction (BISI), a Major in Human Biology (BIHB), a Major in Biological Science (BIOS), a Major in Biochemistry (BCHM) or a Major in Environmental Science (BIES); and Undergraduate Level.
BIOS 445 - Immunology Credits 4 A study of the structures and functions of the immune system, humoral and cell mediated immunity and analysis of medically significant disorders of the immune system. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory weekly. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 281 or BIOS 282 or BIOS 312 or BIOS 382. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Lab $95. BIOS 446 - Ornithology Credits 4 Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identification emphasized. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/field trip. Saturday field trips are required. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BIOS 100 and BIOS 110; or BIOS 112 and BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $95. BIOS 450 - Directed Research Credits 1-4 Literature and laboratory or field research of a specific subject or technique in biology; advanced students gain experience in experimental design, laboratory investigation and technical writing. Notes: Special approval required. Requires a written report. May be taken in subsequent semesters for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; a Major in Bio Sci:Secondary Instruction (BISI), a Major in Biological Science (BIOS), a Major in Biochemistry (BCHM) or a Major in Human Biology (BIHB); and Undergraduate Level. Fee: Lab $95. BIOS 452 - Directed Studies in Environmental Sciences Credits 1-2 This course is taken as an arranged course in consultation with an academic advisor. Course is taken when it is determined that a student is deficient in content and/or credits in a given subject matter. The specific content of the course will be recorded on the student's transcript to indicate a student's completion of the major specific requirement(s) for graduation in that major. Notes: May be taken for credit multiple times for Credits 4 Virology is a course that examines the diversity of plant, animal and bacterial viruses. Emphasis on topics such as: molecular interactions between the host and virus, the genetics and chemical nature of viruses and the replication strategies of viruses. How viruses caused disease, how they are used in biotechnology and their overall impact on society will also be discussed. Bacteriophage and tissues culture techniques will be stressed in laboratory. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hour laboratory. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 111 and BIOS 113; BIOS 282 or BIOS 380. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $95. a maximum of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 455 - General Virology
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