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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
For each laboratory course taken, both the lecture and laboratory portions must be passed before credit for graduation is assigned.
Biology
BIO 5001 Laboratory Techniques in Electron Microscopy An introduction to the preparation of biological materials for viewing with the transmission-and-scanning electron microscope. Emphasis will be placed on preparative techniques that are commonly used in the laboratory. Lecture one hour per week. Prerequisites: eight hours upper-level biology coursework and permission of professor.
BIO 5003 Laboratory for Laboratory Techniques in Electron Microscopy Six hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5001. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5104 Microbiology Morphology, physiology, taxonomy, and cultivation of bacteria and other microorganisms with an emphasis on medically relevant bacteria. Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
BIO 5201 Laboratory for Issues in Human Ecology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5202. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5202 Issues in Human Ecology A broad ecological approach demonstrating problems of modern society such as environmental deterioration, hunger, and resources depletion. Lecture two hours per week.
BIO 5211 Human Genetics Laboratory  Three hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5213.  Special course fees may apply.
BIO 5213 Human Genetics Current advances in the understanding of the human genome. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 3013.
BIO 5131 Laboratory for Cell Biology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5133. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5133 Cell Biology A study of the organization and activities of cells, with emphasis on the ultrastructure and function of cellular organelles. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 2013, BIO 2011; CHEM 1023, CHEM 1021.
BIO 5013 Population Genetics This course will investigate the theories describing the genetic structure of populations. There will be an emphasis on problem solving applying statistical tools. Intended for graduate students entering the disciplines of preprofessional, conservation, agriculture, and wildlife and fisheries sciences. Prerequisites: BIO 3013, BIO 3011.
BIO 5103 Virology The structure, function, and classification of viruses, and their impact on modern society and the biological world. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 2103 or BIO 3013 or BIO 4104 or BIO 4133.
BIO 5111 Laboratory for Immunology Study of classical and current immunology techniques such as ELISA, immuno-electrophoresis and Western Blot analysis. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
BIO 5113 Immunology Study of the human immune system. Topics include innate and acquired immunity, complement fixation and disorders of the immune system. Lecture 3 hours per week.
BIO 5313 Biospeleology: Life in Darkness This course analyzes the biology of organisms that live in hypogean (subterranean) environments, particularly in cave, phreatic, and karst habitats. That includes a survey of hypogean organisms, their evolution, ecology, and conservation biology. Prerequisites will be at least two of the following courses: BIO 3322, BIO 3013, BIO 3033, and permission from the instructor.
BIO 5322 Biology of Marine Mammals Laboratory Hands on experience on the classification, anatomy, and behavior of marine mammals.  Concurrent enrollment in BIO 5323.  Special Course fees may apply.  Permission of instructor required.
BIO 5323 Biology of Marine Mammals This course analyzes the biology of marine mammals based on their adaptations to the aquatic environment from evolutionary, anatomical, physiological, and ecological perspectives. Prerequisites will be at least two of the following courses: BIO 3322, BIO 3013, BIO 3033, and permission of the instructor.
BIO 5333 Marine Biology Overview of the diverse discipline of marine biology. Emphasis on life history but will incorporate aspects of chemistry, microbiology, and ecology of marine systems. Also included: marine fisheries, conservation biology, aquaculture, pharmacology, resource management, and public policy.
BIO 5123 Cell Signaling This course will provide an understanding of key concepts about cellular signaling mechanisms, and major signaling pathways identified to date about the methods used to study these pathways. Three hours per week during spring semester. Prerequisite: Cell biology course(s) or permission of the instructor.
BIO 5143 Pharmacology The study of drugs and their mechanisms of action at the system, cellular, and molecular levels. Prerequisites: BIO 2223 OR BIO 3233, BIOL 4104, and CHEM 4243.
BIO 5353 Field Techniques for Marine Mammals Field experience in describing and analyzing marine behavior of dolphins and other marine mammals. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BIO 5601 Laboratory for Limnology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5603. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5603 Limnology Physicochemical conditions of fresh water, and their effects on aquatic life; plankton analysis and bottom fauna studies. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301 , 1303; CHEM 1023, CHEM 1021.
BIO 5023 History of Biological Ideas This course analyzes the history of biological ideas such as evolution, heredity, spontaneous generation, and molecular biology, aimed at a better understanding not only of historical background of current research but also on how science proceeds. Prerequisites will be at least two of the following courses: BIO 3023, BIO 3013, BIO 3033, or permission of the instructor.
BIO 5441-3 Special Topics in the Biological Sciences Topical or technique driven seminar relating to the biological sciences that will lead to the training of students in a body of work, such as newly developed research technique/approach. Number of credit hours will vary. Prerequisites: consent of the instructor.
BIO 6001 Biological Seminar Required of all graduate students.
BIO 6003 Scientific Methods and Research Design A focus on the understanding and development of the scientific method as it pertains to research. Required of the graduate life sciences major, including students studying within the Biology, Botany, Wildlife Management and Zoology emphasis.
BIO 6103 Genetic Engineering An introduction to genetic engineering through an overview of the types of experiments that recombinant DNA makes possible, and an explanation of the information that such experiments have revealed. Lecture three hours per week.
BIO 6113 Advanced Cell Biology    Study of recent advances in cell biology through critical analysis of current literature.  Focusing on eukaryotic cell structure and function, topics may include, but not be restricted to, cellular structures and organelles; cell cycling; signal transduction; gene regulation; and intracellular trafficking  Prequisites:  A course in cell biology or permission of the professor
BIO 6013 Evolutionary Biology A summary of current theories concerned with evolution of biological organisms. An elective course particularly directed to the needs of biological science majors including students of Biology, Botany, Zoology, and Wildlife Management. (Fall of even years)
BIO 6123 Specialized Biochemistry An advanced study of biochemical pathways leading to specialized biologically active metabolites. Emphasis will be on specialized pathways in plants. and their counterparts in animals, and microorganisms.
BIO 6301 Aquatic Biology The collection, identification, and study of aquatic invertebrate and vertebrate animals with emphasis on life history, ecology, and importance to man. Lecture one hour per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1503, 1501,1303,1301.
BIO 6302 Laboratory for Aquatic Biology Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 6301. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 6381-6 Thesis
BIO 6023 Science Communication for Scientists The goal of the course is to expose graduate students in the sciences to the forms of science communication they must master to become professionals. (e.g, science writing, oral communication, etc). Fall. Prerequisites: graduate status in the sciences and permission of the instructor.
BIO 6801-3 Independent Study
BIO 7161 Responsible Conduct in Research A one credit hour course providing training on ethical behavior in sciences.
 
Botany
BIO 5511 Laboratory for Plant Physiology Three hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5513. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5513 Plant Physiology General principles of conduction, cellular reactions, respiration, growth, photosynthesis, movement, hormones, and metabolism in plants. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1501, 1503; CHEM 3103, CHEM 3101.
BIO 5521 Laboratory for Wetlands Plant Ecology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5522. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5522 Wetlands Plant Ecology A study of plant responses to environmental factors during germination, growth, reproduction, and dormancy. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3123 or permission of professor or chair.
BIO 5531 Aquatic Plants A systematic study of the structure, classification, and ecology of freshwater algae and freshwater aquatic vascular plants. Lecture one hour per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1501, 1503.
BIO 5532 Laboratory for Aquatic Plants Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5531. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5541 Laboratory for Mycology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5542. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5542 Mycology Morphology, cytology, genetics, and physiology of fungi. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO ; CHEM 3103, CHEM 3101.
BIO 5551 Laboratory for Medical Mycology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5552. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5552 Medical Mycology A study of cutaneous, systemic, and opportunistic fungus diseases (mucoses) of man and other animals. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BOT 1501, 1503.
BIO 6503 Mechanisms of Speciation A study of genetic, environmental and historical factors which modify all species with emphasis on the effects of mutation, selection, and ploidy upon plant genetic systems. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 3013.
BIO 6501 Advanced Plant Taxonomy A phylogenetic study of flowering plants with emphasis on principal orders and families and problems in nomenclature, speciation, and literature survey. Lecture one hour per week. Prerequisites: BOT 3531, 3532 or permission of professor or chair.
BIO 6502 Laboratory for Advanced Plant Taxonomy Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BOT 6501. (Course fee, $20)
 
Entomology
BIO 5301 Aquatic Entomology Identification, life histories, ecology of aquatic arthropods, with emphasis on freshwater insects. For students in wildlife management, fisheries management, aquatic biology, and advanced entomology. Lecture one hour per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3301, 3303; BIO 3023 OR BIO 4371 AND 4373.
BIO 5302 Laboratory for Aquatic Entomology Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5301. (Course fee, $5)
BIO 5303 Forensic Entomology The life history, ecology, and behavior of insects and related arthropods and how they affect the interpretation of potential crime scenes.
BIO 6311 Laboratory for Medical and Veterinary Entomology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 6312. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 6312 Medical and Veterinary Entomology A study of arthropod borne diseases, with special emphasis on the diseases of man and domestic animals. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3301, 3303 or 3313.
BIO 6321 Laboratory for Insect Taxonomy Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 6322. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 6322 Insect Taxonomy A survey of the orders and families of insects designed to familiarize the student with the use of taxonomic literature and keys. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3301 and 3303 or permission of professor.
 
Environmental Biology
BIO 5613 Conservation Biology A study of global and local biological resources, including the diversity of life, the value of biodiversity, the importance of diversity to humans and human cultures, and interdisciplinary strategies to conserve biological resources. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3023 or permission of professor.
BIO 5623 Environmental Microbiology A study of the physiology and diversity of microorganisms and their role in cycling of nutrients and mineralization of pollutants in the world. Prerequisites: CHEM 1023 and BIO 2103, or 4014, or 4133.
BIO 5611 Radiation Safety Theory and techniques for dealing with radiation and radioactive materials. Required for students wishing to use radioactive materials on campus. Prerequisite: Permission of professor.
BIO 5612 Legal Aspects of Environmental Management Policy, law and regulations relating to society's use, management and protection of natural resources. The course will present the differences and similarities between environmental regulation and previous social regulation, and examine the logic behind current regulatory programs. Lecture two hours per week.
BIO 5633 Environmental Toxicology: Mechanisms and Impacts Understanding the basic principles behind the study of impacts and the mechanisms of physiological disturbances associated with environmental toxicant exposure to natural systems. Prerequisites: BIO 4131 and CHEM 4232 or permission of professor. Lecture three hours per week.
BIO 6653 Aquatic Ecotoxicology A study of the effects of contaminants in water, their accumulation in the biota, and the functional response of populations to specific contaminants. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 5603, or BIO 6301, or permission of professor.
BIO 6601 Laboratory for Environmental Systems Analysis Laboratory three hours per week. To be taken concurrently with ENVR 6103 BIO 6603. (Course fee, $5)
BIO 6603 Environmental Systems Analysis Environmental problem-solving utilizing systems modeling and applied statistical analysis. Use of the microcomputer as an analytical tool will be emphasized. Prerequisites: one semester of calculus, one semester of statistics, BIO 4633,5633, or permission of professor. Lecture three hours per week.
BIO 6613 Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems A study of the principles of computer based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the theory and practice of remote sensing for ecosystem analysis. A combination of lecture, reading, and computer work will emphasize the collection and analysis of biological phenomena. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 5522 or permission of professor.
BIO 6621 Laboratory for Case Studies in Ecosystem Management Field and laboratory experiences in evaluation of ecological, economic and sociological aspects of management of water, soil, and air resources. Course will emphasize data collection, analysis and reporting. Prerequisites: BIOL 3023 or 4373,5633 and 6603 or permission of professor. Laboratory three hours per week. (Course fee, $5)
BIO 6633 Population Community Ecology  An overview of principles, applications, and modeling of population and community ecology.
BIO 6623 Case Studies in Ecosystem Management Evaluation of ecological, economic and sociological aspects of management of water, soil and air resources. Content will vary based on current topics of importance in the field of environmental science. Prerequisites: BIO 3023 or 4373 , 5633 and 6603 or permission of professor. Lecture three hours per week.
BIO 6643  Landscape and Ecosystem Ecology This course offers an in-depth study of the principles, applications, and modeling of landscape and ecosystem ecology.
 
Zoology
BIO 5311 Fishery Biology A study of identification, ecology, food habits, management, and behavior of fishes. Lecture one hour per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301,1303.
BIO 5312 Laboratory for Fishery Biology Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5311. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5332 Animal Histology Microscopic survey of cells and tissues of vertebrate organ systems. This is a pre-existing undergraduate course (BIO 4332). The graduate version will require grad students to investigate selected methods/topics beyond what is expected of undergrads. No prerequisites.
BIO 5342 Laboratory for Animal Histology Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5332.
BIO 5351 Laboratory for Mammalogy Three hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5342. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5352 Mammalogy Classification, distribution, structure, ecology, adaptations, and economic importance of mammals. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301,1303.
BIO 5362 Applied Aquaculture Field course in which principles are applied within several aquaculture business settings. Intended for the student interested in wildlife and fisheries biology. Prerequisites: BIO 4311 AND 4312.
BIO 5372 Applied Fisheries  Field course in which principles are applied within several fisheries management settings.  Intended for the Wildlife Ecology and Management major.  Special course fees may apply.  Prerequiste: BIO 4311.
BIO 5343 Animal Embryology Study of reproduction and development in animals, including reproductive systems, gamete formation, fertilization, early cleavage, formation of germ layers, and development of the organ systems. Lecture three hours per week.
BIO 5341 Laboratory for Animal Embryology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5343.
BIO 5361 Laboratory for Mammalian Neurobiology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5363. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5363 Mammalian Neurobiology A detailed study of the mammalian nervous system with particular emphasis on morphological aspects. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301, 1303, 2201, 2203 or permission of professor.
BIO 5371 Laboratory for Animal Ecology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5373. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5373 Animal Ecology A study of the distribution, abundance, population dynamics, behavior, and interactions of animals. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 3023.
BIO 5382 Parasitology The parasites of vertebrates and plants with emphasis on protozoan and helminth parasites of man and domestic animals. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301, 1303.
BIO 5392 Laboratory for Parasitology Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5382. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5401 Laboratory for Ichthyology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5402. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5402 Ichthyology The taxonomy, distribution, natural history, and economic importance of fishes, with emphasis on Arkansas species. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301, 1303.
BIO 5411 Laboratory for Herpetology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5412. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5412 Herpetology Collection, identification, classification, distribution, economic importance, and life histories of amphibians and reptiles, with emphasis on Arkansas species. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301, 1303.
BIO 5421 Laboratory for Ornithology Three hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 5423. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 5423 Ornithology A study of the evolution, taxonomy, behavior, ecology, population biology, physiology, and conservation of birds. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301, 1303.
BIO 5403 Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction This combined lecture/lab course surveys major events in the vertebrate reproductive cycles and patterns. Prerequisites BIO 3231 and 3233 or 3323, or permission of the instructor.
BIO 6331 Laboratory for Comparative Ethology Two hours per week. To be taken concurrently with ZOOL 6312. (Course fee, $5)
BIO 5433 Field Experience in Marine Environments Hands-on experience with living and non-living components of marine enviroments.Emphasis on marine organisms and habitats but will incorporate human interactions associated with marine environments.Course is comprised of an intensive 10 day (10 hrs per day) field trip to an appropriate marine environment.
BIO 6133 Bioinformatics and Applications Provides a basic understanding of computational methods used in bioinformatics, including hands on training to access and use biological data sources to analyze nucleotide/amino acid sequences and three-dimensional atomic structures of proteins, nucleic acids, allowing interpretation of biological processes. Prerequisites: Knowledge of cell biology OR Permission of Instructor.
BIO 6332 Comparative Ethology Description of the known behavioral adaptations of animals to their environments with emphasis on adaptive significance, including an introduction to objective analysis of behavior patterns. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301,1303.
BIO 6342  Natural History of the Vertebrates The study of the classification and natural history of vertebrates. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301,1303.
BIO 6352 Laboratory for Natural History of the Vertebrates Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 6342. (Course fee, $20)
BIO 6343 Cell & Molecular Neurobiology This course provides an understanding of how the nervous system functions on a molecular and cellular level through lectures and discussions of original scientific papers related to lecture topics. Three hours per week. Prerequisite: Course(s) in basic neurobiology or permission of instructor.
BIO 6362 Endocrinology A survey of the endocrine organs with emphasis on man, including hormone effect at the tissue, cell,, and molecular levels. Lecture two hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 2203 AND 2223 OR 3223 AND 3233; CHEM 4243,BIO 4133 OR 4123, CHEM 3101.
BIO 6372 Laboratory for Endocrinology Four hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 6362. (Course fee, $5)
BIO 6351 Laboratory for Comparative Physiology Three hours per week. To be taken concurrently with BIO 6353. (Course fee, $5)
BIO 6353 Comparative Physiology Comparison of nutrition, water balance, excretion, transport mechanisms, temperature regulation, metabolism, reproduction and nervous coordination set in a phylogenic format. Emphasis would be on the evolution of animal processes in relation to the environment. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1301,1303.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ESCI 6131-3 Independent Research in Environmental Sciences: (Subtitle varies) Independent investigations by a student or students directed by faculty and researchers that culminate in the development of or training in new techniques for the production of published findings. As with other independent study courses, the supervising faculty member, number of credit hours and project description will vary. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program or consent of instructor.
ESCI 6141-3 Environmental Sciences Internship Off-campus directed experience with environmental management and research with agencies, industries, consultants, municipalities, nonprofit groups or applicable institutions and operations. Independent work experiences by students directed by faculty and mentored by sponsors that culminate in elaboration of their focus area through professional exposure and training. As with similar independent study courses, the supervising faculty member, number of credit hours and project description will vary. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program or consent of instructor and sponsor.
ESCI 6233 Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean  This is a seminar course on current environmental topics in Latin America and the Caribbean.  Only prerequisite will be permission from the instructor.  This course is aimed at providing students with a broad perspective of environmental issues on Latin America and the Caribbean so they gain an understanding on the nature of environmental problems in that part of the world from an interdisciplinary perspective.  By doing so, students will gain a more global perspective of environmental problems and solutions as well as better critical thinking skills in viewing issues from different cultural viewpoints. 
ESCI 6303 Global Water Issues  Overview of current and historical water quality and quantity issues shaping human civilization.  Emphasizes water issues facing regions of dense population and intensive agriculture.  Importance of ground and surface water, ecosystems, sustainability, economic and policy issues of water are investigated.
ESCI 6323 Population Community Ecology  An overview of principles, applications, and modeling of population and community ecology.
ESCI 6333  Landscape and Ecosystem Ecology This course offers an in-depth study of the principles, applications, and modeling of landscape and ecosystem ecology.
ESCI 6503 Science Communication for Scientists The goal of the course is to expose graduate students in the sciences to the forms of science communication they must master to become professionals. (e.g, science writing, oral communication, etc). Fall. Prerequisites: graduate status in the sciences and permission of the instructor.
ESC 6891-6 Thesis
ESCI 7111

Seminar in Environmental Sciences Reports on and discussions of current topics in the environmental sciences. Presentations and discussion by faculty and students. May be repeated as topic varies. Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program or permission of professor. Master and specialist level students may enroll in this course with permission of professor.

ESCI 7121  opical Seminar in Environmental Sciences: (Subtitle varies) Reports on and discussions of a single topic or small set of related topics in the environmental sciences. Presentations and discussion by faculty, invited speakers and students. May be repeated as topic varies. Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program or permission of professor. Master and specialist level students may enroll in this course with permission of professor.
ESCI 7131-3 Independent Research in Environmental Sciences: (subtitle varies) Independent investigations by a student or students directed by faculty and researchers that culminate in the development of or training in new techniques for the production of published findings. As with other independent study courses, the supervising faculty member, number of credit hours and project description will vary. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program or consent of instructor.
ESCI 7141-3 Environmental Sciences Internship: (Subtitle varies) Off-campus directed experience with environmental management and research with agencies, industries, consultants, municipalities, nonprofit groups or applicable institutions and operations. Independent work experiences by students directed by faculty and mentored by sponsors that culminate in elaboration of their focus area through professional exposure and training. As with similar independent study courses, the supervising faculty member, number of credit hours and project description will vary. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program or consent of instructor and sponsor.
ESCI 7151 Responsible Conduct in Research  Responsible Conduct in Research is a 1 credit hour course offered during the fall semester. This seminar is designed to introduce graduate students and research professionals to the issues associated with responsible conduct in research. It is designed for graduate and postdoctoral trainees, and for faculty.  This seminar course is required for all graduate students in the Environmental Sciences program.  This seminar is designed to introduce graduate students and research professionals to the issues associated with responsible conduct in research.  Frank discussion of these issues and awareness of consequences of irresponsible conduct is critical to the development of a science workforce that has the ethical training and integrity needed to work in today's increasingly complex science and technology fields.
ESCI 7251 Mentored Teaching Structured instruction and practice of concepts and strategies of college teaching for doctoral students in the Environmental Sciences. With this preparation and sufficient topical background, students will be prepared to teach ASU 1000 level general education lectures sections in the natural, social, or life sciences. Restricted to Environmental Sciences Ph.D. students.
   
 

MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES

MBS 6213 Advanced Cell Biology    Study of recent advances in cell biology through critical analysis of current literature.  Focusing on eukaryotic cell structure and function, topics may include, but not be restricted to, cellular structures and organelles; cell cycling; signal transduction; gene regulation; and intracellular trafficking  Prerequisites:  A course in cell biology or permission of professor
MBS 6233 Specialized Biochemistry An advanced study of biochemical pathways leading to specialized biologically active metabolites. Emphasis will be on the specialized pathways in plants and their counterparts in animals, and microorganisms. Prerequisites: CHEM4243 or permission of instructor.
MBS 6243 Molecular Genetics and Genomics An advanced treatment of genetics in microbial, animal, and plant systems, focused on the biochemical and molecular aspects of genetics structure and function. Information derived from current and recent genomic analyses and genomic comparisons will be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 4243 or permission of instructor.
MBS 6251 Techniques in Molecular Biosciences:  (with specific subtitles)    Training in major technical and analytical skills required for contemporary molecular biosciences research.  Topics, identified by subtitles, will vary by semester.  May be repeated up to 12 credit hours with unduplicated subtitles.
MBS 7111 Seminar in Molecular Biosciences Discussion of current topics in Molecular Biosciences, and other science topics. Presentations and discussion by faculty and students. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Admission to the MBS Ph.D. program or permission of professor.
MBS 7121-3 Topics in Molecular Biosciences In-Depth study of specific areas related to Molecular Biosciences. Multidisciplinary involving extensive discussion and critical analysis of current literature. May be repeated as topic varies. Prerequisite: two MBS core classes or permission of instructor.
MBS 7151 Responsible Conduct in Research A one credit hour course providing training on ethical behavior in sciences.
MBS 7131-9 Independent Study in Molecular Biosciences Independent investigation of a particular topic or technique, directed by faculty that culminates in the development of or training in new techniques or publishable discoveries. May be repeated as topic varies. Prerequisites: Open to all graduate students with consent of instructor.
MBS 7251 Mentored Teaching Structured instruction and practice of concepts and strategies of college teaching for doctoral students in Molecular Biosciences. With this preparation, and sufficient topical background , Students will be prepared to teach ASU 1000 level general education lecture sections in the natural and life sciences. 
MBS 8891-12 Dissertation
 
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
Chemistry
CHEM 5043 Environmental Chemistry An overview of the chemistry of natural waters, soils, and the atmosphere. Emphasis will be on the chemical and biological agents which affect the quality of the environment. The most commonly used analytical techniques and quality assurance/control procedures will be covered. Prerequisites: CHEM 3103 and CHEM 3101.
CHEM 5053 Geochemistry An overview of the chemistry of terrestrial materials. Emphasis will be on the chemical processes which formed and have changed the Earth. Prerequisites: CHEM 3131, 3133.
CHEM 5204 Inorganic Chemistry Includes the recent concepts of bonding and molecular structure as well as some of the less common chemistry of the elements. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3121, 3123.
CHEM 5224 Instrumentation Applications and operation theories of modern instruments. Laboratory includes use of gas chromatography; infrared, ultraviolet-visible, atomic absorption spectroscopy; and electrochemical techniques. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3054, 3121, 3123.
CHEM 5241 Biochemistry Laboratory Experiments aimed to acquaint the student with problems and more important methods of biochemical research. Laboratory three hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 5243.
CHEM 5243 Biochemistry Presentation of the important areas of modern biochemistry and a description of methods commonly employed in biochemical research. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3111 and 3113.
CHEM 5254 Fundamentals of Mass Spectrometry Atomic and molecular spectrometry, surface analytical methods, and their application forensic, environmental, atmospheric, geochemical, and bio-analytical problems. Integrated lecture and laboratory format. Prerequisite enforced: CHEM 3054, CHEM 4224.
CHEM 5263 Radiochemical Techniques A study of radioactivity and nuclear phenomena as related to chemical problems. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3131, 3133.
CHEM 6144 Environmental Instrumentation Principles of operation and applications of modern instrumental techniques used in environmental science. Particular emphasis will be placed on GC, GC/MS, HPLC, AA, UV/VIS, and FTIR. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 5043.
CHEM 6233 Specialized Biochemistry An advanced study of biochemical pathways leading biologically active metabolites. Emphasis will be on specialized pathways in plants and their counterparts in animals, and microorganisms. Aspects of metabolic engineering, chemical ecology and applications of specialized metabolites in medicine and agriculture will be discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 5243 or equivalent; course in plant physiology and molecular biology are advantageous.
CHEM 6343 Special Topics The special topic that comprises the course is selected on the basis of the needs of the graduate class. Typical topics that might be offered are: Molecular Structure, Electrochemistry, Chemicals of Pollution, Quantum Chemistry, Chemical Applications of Computer Programming, Nuclear Chemistry, and Organometallic Chemistry.
CHEM 6353 Advanced Analytical Chemistry A discussion of principles and methods of application of analytical chemistry to problems of analysis and the significance of data. Prerequisite: CHEM 3054.
CHEM 6393 Advanced Organic Chemistry Reactions, mechanisms, and structure in organic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 3111 and 3113.
CHEM 6403 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry A study of the quantum theory of bonding, molecular structure, compound formation, and coordination chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 4204 and 3123.
CHEM 6433 Advanced Physical Chemistry A systematic, rigorous investigation of the principles of chemistry via thermodynamics, quantum theory, and chemical dynamics. Molecular and macroscopic models are developed in parallel. Prerequisite: CHEM 3133.
CHEM 6521-6 Professional Internship The requirements and credits for this course may vary widely from one student to another, involving activities ranging from practice teaching to on-the-job training in industry. Consequently, before admission to the course, a written agreement must be worked out between the student, the student’s graduate committee, and any other agency involved.
CHEM 6581 Graduate Seminar Reports on current topics in chemistry. Presentations and discussion by faculty and students.
CHEM 6801-3 Independent Study
CHEM 6891-6 Thesis
 
Geology
GEOL 5333 Hydrogeology A discussion of the hydrologic cycle with strong emphasis on groundwater occurrence and flow. Topics addressed include precipitation and groundwater recharge, aquifer characteristics, well production and well tests, regional flow, groundwater contamination and monitoring, and groundwater geology and geography.
 
Physics
PHYS 5403 Nuclear and Particle Physics Radioactivity and nuclear structure including nuclear disintegration and fission. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 3303.
PHYS 5463 Advanced Mechanics The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, rigid body mechanics and special relativity. Prerequisite: PHYS 3153.
PHYS 5513. Advanced Electromagnetic Theory The study of Maxwell’s equations as applied to waveguides, radiation, and wave propagation in various media. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 3203.
PHYS 5533 Solid State Physics An introductory study of the structure and physical properties of crystalline solids, including X-ray diffraction, specific heats, free electron theory, and band approximation. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite: 20 hours of physics.
PHYS 5553 Principles of Quantum Mechanics Solutions of the Schrodinger wave equation, including the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, and perturbation theory. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite: 20 hours of physics.
PHYS 6801-3 Independent Study Prerequisite: Consent of Physics Faculty.
 
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science
CS 5543 Database Systems Topics include major database models; relational algebra; data independence and database normalization; entity relationship model; security, integrity, recovery and concurrency issues; physical organization of a database. Prerequisite: CS 3113.
CS 5723 Automata Theory Study formal languages and equivalent models of computation. Finite state automata and regular expressions. Push-down automata and context free grammars. Pumping lemmas and closure properties. Turing Machines. Prerequisite: CS 3113.
CS 5313 Computer Networks Issues and principles involved in the design of computer networks using the OSI reference model as a framework. Prerequisite: CS 3233.
CS 5213 Distributed Computing Study of client-server systems, distributed databases, distributed transaction processing, and distributed applications. Provides overview of recent trends in distributed object technologies. Applications will be designed and constructed using object software architectures. Prerequisites: CS 3113 Data Structures.
CS 5433 Artificial Intelligence Representation of knowledge and introduction to a functional programming language; search methods and control. Typical applications of artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: CS 3113.
CS 5413 Computer Graphics I The creation, storage, and manipulation of models of objects and their pictures via computer. Implementation of graphics routines beginning at the device driver level and continuing with two- and three-dimensional techniques. Prerequisite: CS 3113.
CS 5423 Computer Graphics II Continuation of Computer Graphics I. Techniques for generation of realistic solid models are examined. Topics include hidden surface removal, shading, shadowing, reflection, refraction, and color theory. Prerequisite: CS 5413.
CS 5113 Software Engineering I Techniques of design, implementation, and automated tools, quality assurance, metrics, and maintenance for large scale software systems. Projects will provide team programming experience. Prerequisite: CS 3113.
CS 5123 Software Engineering II Continuation of Software Engineering I; the survey techniques for dealing with large scale software systems begun there continues here. Projects will provide team programming experience. Prerequisite: CS 5113.
CS 583V Internship Supervised work experience participating in application system development in a business/manufacturing environment. Grade earned will be pass or fail. Prerequisites: Permission of the Computer Science faculty, CS 3363, and either CS 3113.
CS 5223 UNIX Systems Programming System-level programming in UNIX systems. Prerequisite: CS 3113.
CS 5713 Analysis of Algorithms The analysis of space and time requirements of algorithms. Worst-case and average case studies. Greedy algorithms and divide-and-conquer algorithms examined. Tractable and intractable algorithms surveyed. Prerequisites: CS 3113 and MATH 2214.
CS 5133 Compilers Techniques for the construction of compilers. BNF and EBNF representations. Lexical, syntactic and semantic analysis. Top-down and bottom-up parsing. Construction of run-time systems and symbol table routines. Code generation and optimization. Automation tools. Prerequisite: CS 3113.
CS 6423 Robotic Software Control Study of robot manipulators from mathematical and programmed control perspectives. Topics include kinematic representation, manipulator positioning, velocity control, and trajectory calculation. Prerequisite: permission of professor.
CS 6413 Solid Modeling Examination of advanced modeling techniques with emphasis on radiosity. Techniques for rapid interactive display of a complex three-dimensional environment will be developed. Prerequisite: CS 5423 or permission of professor.
CS 6513 Data Compression and Indexing Compressing, indexing and querying large collections of text and image data. Prerequisite: CS 5123 or CS 5713 or permission of instructor.
CS 6313 Data Security Methods for protection, security, and privacy of data; access controls, authentication, cryptographic controls, information flow controls, security kernels. Security of data in networks. Prerequisite: CS 3233.
CS 6433 Natural Language Processing Data representations used in programming computers to interpret and to generate natural language text. Background from linguistics, theoretical computer science and lexical analysis; structures and algorithms for syntactical analysis, semantic analysis, and knowledge representation.
CS 6813 Seminar in Computer Science: (subtitle varies) Current topics in Computer Science.
CS 6713 Advanced Analysis of Algorithms Theoretical space and time requirements for algorithms. Prerequisites: CS 5703..
CS 6723 Computability Theory Turing machines and equivalent models of computation. The universal Turing machine and unsolvability results. Study of computable functions. Problem classification and hierarchy. Prerequisite: CS 5723 or permission of professor.
CS 6213 Parallel Processing Parallel processing and supercomputer architecture with emphasis on efficient utilization of resources. Prerequisite: CS 3223.
CS 6823 Special Topics: (subtitle varies) Current topics of interest to graduate computer science students. (May be repeated for credit with different subtitle. ONLY six hours with the same course number will count toward the degree.)
CS 688V Independent Study
CS 689V Thesis
 
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Mathematics
MATH 5123 Special Topics in Math and Science Education (Variable Title) Content-specific topics as they are related to mathematics and Science education. Does NOT apply to credit toward coursework required for the MS or MSE in Mathematics.
MATH 5423 Modern Algebra II A continuation of MATH 3303. Prerequisite: MATH 3303.
MATH 5513 Applied Mathematics A study of topics from ordinary and partial differential equations, vector analysis, and functions of a complex variable, with physical applications. Prerequisite: MATH 3254.
MATH 5533 Numerical Methods Algebraic, transcendental, ordinary and partial differential equations, finite differences, and integral equations. Numerical integration, error analysis, and/or other topics of numerical analysis utilizing high speed computer techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 2214 and a high level programming language.
MATH 5553 Advanced Calculus I The calculus of one and of several variables. Limits, continuity, sequences, differentiation, partial differentiation, integration, and infinite series. Prerequisite: MATH 3254.
MATH 5563 Advanced Calculus II A continuation of MATH 5553. Prerequisite: MATH 4553.
MATH 5913 Advanced Geometry Provides instruction to current teachers to increase mathematics content knowledge through the use of technology and cutting-edge pedagogical methods in geometry instruction. This course may not be used to satisfy a mathematics requirement for the MS or the MSE degree.
MATH 6603 Abstract Algebra I A study of finite groups, cyclic groups, groups with operators, right and left modules, lattices and other related topics. Prerequisite: MATH 3303.
MATH 6613  Abstract Algebra II A continuation of MATH 6603.
MATH 6623 Differential Geometry An introduction to manifolds, connections, differentiable structures and related topics. Prerequisite: MATH 6753.
MATH 6643 Advanced Linear Algebra Topics to be selected from the broad range of subjects usually called linear algebra or linear mathematics, including representation theory, infinite-dimensional vector spaces, normed linear spaces, complex vector spaces, tensor products and algebras, and forms. Prerequisites: MATH 3243, 3303.
MATH 6653 Theory of Numbers Divisibility of integers, distribution of primes, congruences, quadratic residues, and continued fractions. Prerequisite: MATH 3303.
MATH 6691-3 Seminar Topics of interest to graduate mathematics students.
MATH 6753 Point Set Topology Theory of point set and abstract spaces. The real line, metric spaces, and general topological spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 4553.
MATH 6793 Calculus of Variations Necessary and sufficient conditions for extrema of single integral problems in the plane and three-space. Some generalizations to higher dimensions with applications. Prerequisite: MATH 4553.
MATH 6813 Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations Stresses the study of existence of solutions, autonomous systems and their phase space and the Lyapunov stability of solutions of differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 4553.
MATH 6823 Functions of a Real Variable I Properties of sets, sequences of functions, measure theory and other related topics. Prerequisite: MATH 4553.
MATH 6833 Functions of a Real Variable II A continuation of MATH 6823.
MATH 6853 Functions of a Complex Variable I Elementary properties of a complex variable. Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and transformations. Prerequisite: MATH 4553.
MATH 6863 Functions of a Complex Variable II A continuation of MATH 6853.
MATH 6873 Numerical Analysis I Included are such topics as approximation, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, and smoothing of data. Prerequisite: MATH 4403 and a programming language such as C++ or FORTRAN, or permission of professor.
MATH 6883 Numerical Analysis II Included are such topics as Gaussian Elimination, least squares methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the QR algorithm, and interactive methods. Prerequisite: MATH 6873 or permission of professor.
MATH 6801-3 Independent Study
MATH 6891-6 Thesis
 
Statistics
STAT 5463 Probability and Statistics II Point and interval estimation, testing hypotheses, standard statistical tests, correlation and regression, and non-parametric methods. Prerequisite: STAT 5453.
STAT 6613 Nonparametric Statistics Topics include hypothesis testing using data from unknown distributions, tests of independence, tests of goodness-of-fit, rank correlation, and simple linear regression. Prerequisite: STAT 3233 or equivalent.
STAT 6623 Statistical Methods with SAS Programming Point estimation, interval estimation, and tests of significance for comparing two population means and proportions. Power analysis and choosing sample size. Nonparametric methods and Chi-square tests. Linear regression, analysis of variance and multiple comparison procedures. Other topics as time permits. Prerequisite: Stat 3233or equivalent.
STAT 6643 Multivariate Analysis Topics include the bivariate normal distribution, multiple and partial correlation, canonical correlation, discriminate analysis, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), and factor analysis. Prerequisite: STAT 3233, MATH 3243, or equivalent.
STAT 6653 Data Analysis I: Regression Analysis Simple and multiple linear regression, related estimation and hypothesis testing, model selection, examination of residuals, multicollinearity diagnostics, outliers and influence, qualitative predictor variables, logistic regression. Prerequisite: STAT 3233 or equivalent.
STAT 6663 Data Analysis II: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Single-factor, two-factor, and multifactor analysis of variance (ANOVA), related estimation and hypothesis testing, multiple comparison procedures, random effects models, analysis of covariance, ANOVA in some standard experimental designs. Prerequisite: STAT 6653 or permission of instructor.
STAT 6673 Design of Experiments  Replication, randomization, and blocking, analysis of variance, full and factorial experiments at two and three levels, effect aliasing, design resolution and minimum aberration criteria, nonregular designs and complex aliasing, introduction to response surface methodology. Prerequisite: STAT 3233 or equivalent.
STAT 6703 Statistical Analysis I Applications of elementary statistics. Advanced principles including statistical study, data gathering, variance and covariance. Prerequisite : STAT 4453 or equivalent.
STAT 6713 Statistical Analysis II A continuation of STAT 6703.
STAT 6723 Probability Abstract probability spaces, random variables, conditional probability, independence, types of convergence, sums of independent random variable, stochastic processes. Prerequisite: MATH 4553.
STAT 6833 Biostatistics Applications of advanced statistical techniques to the Life and Health Sciences. Topics include estimation and hypothesis testing, single and multiway analysis of variance (ANOVA), linear regression, correlation and frequency analysis. Prerequisite: an introductory level statistics course.

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