| COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS |
| GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
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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. |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |