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Course Descriptions

 

Art
  

  • ART 0427 - Special Projects I in Ceramics

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An advanced studio study in ceramics. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0407  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0428 - Special Projects I in Drawing

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An advanced studio study in drawing. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0400  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0429 - Special Projects I in Printmaking

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    An advanced studio study in printmaking. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0412  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0442 - Special Projects II in Graphic Design

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Advanced studio project selected by the student in a particular area of graphic design. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project. There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0422  and approval of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0443 - Special Projects II in Jewelry/Metalsmithing

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Same as ART 0423 . There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0423  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0444 - Special Projects II in Painting

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Same as ART 0424 . There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0424  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0446 - Special Projects II in Sculpture

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Same as ART 0426 . There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0426  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0447 - Special Projects II in Ceramics

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Same as ART 0427 . There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0427  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0448 - Special Projects II in Drawing

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Same as ART 0428 . There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0428  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0449 - Special Projects II in Printmaking

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Same as ART 0429 . There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0429  and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
  

  • ART 0450 - Interaction Design

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    The theory and development of User Interface (UI), and User Experience (UX) design across multiple platforms and outputs. Emphasis is on development of software and hardware skills, ideation, conceptualization, and successful execution of UI/UX designs. There will be additional supply costs associated with this course. Prerequisite: ART 0326  . May be repeated for a total of six credit hours
  

  • ART 0452 - Design Practicum

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Provides students the experience of working directly with real world clients within the classroom setting. Emphasis is on development of professional skills and design industry best practices for the entire design process from ideation to production. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 0351  .
  

  • ART 0489 - Professional Design Practices

    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Addresses a variety of practical topics faced by professional designers including; portfolio development and presentation, professional writing, and career opportunities for designers. Two hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: ART 0295  .
  

  • ART 0490 - Professional Studio Practices

    Fall 2 Credit Hours
    Addresses a variety of practical topics faced by professional artists including; portfolio development and exhibition presentation, professional writing, and career opportunities for artists. Two hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: ART 0295   One hour lecture Two hours of studio per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the Junior Review Committee.
  

  • ART 0491 - Internship in Art

    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-8 Credit Hours
    An off-campus work experience in a professional setting for advanced art majors. All internships must conform with institutional policy regarding the number of hours per credit and with contractual agreements involving the cooperating organization. Prerequisites: six hours of upper division level art coursework, junior standing or above and approval of the Art Department Internship Coordinator.
  

  • ART 0495 - Art Capstone Experience

    NEW TERMS: Fall 0 Credit Hours
    A public display of a body of creative work(s) is required of all art majors within the last year of residency. ART 0489   or ART 0490  (may be concurrent).
  

  • ART 0496 - BFA Thesis

    NEW TERMS: Fall, Spring 0 Credit Hours
    A written summation of the students creative research in MLA format is required of all Bachelor of Fine Arts majors their final year of residency. ART 0489   or ART 0490  (may be concurrent).
  

  • ART 0498 - Special Topics in Art

    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    For upper division Art majors or related majors. Topics and methods of current interest not included in other courses. Enrollment by permission of instructor or department head. Prerequisites: to be determined by Art Department.
  

  • ART 0499 - Independent Study

    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
    An in-depth study of some specialized topic or project not considered in the art department course offerings. An adviser from the art faculty will structure the independent study with the approval of the department head. Enrollment must be approved by the department head and school dean. Prerequisite: At least 90 hours completed and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Enrollment must be approved by the department head and school dean.
  

  • ART 0503 - Art History, 19th Century

    Fall-Even 3 Credit Hours
    Historic survey of the visual arts of Western Europe and the United States focusing primarily upon the styles of Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post Impressionism. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in Art or acceptance into the MSSU Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0504 - Art History, 20th Century

    Fall-Odd 3 Credit Hours
    Historic survey of the visual arts of Western Europe and the United States focusing primarily upon the succession of modernist art movements in France and Germany from 1900 to 1945 and in the United States from 1945 to the end of the century. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in Art or acceptance into the MSSUEducation, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0505 - Art Theory

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Exploration of the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of art through the study of art history, aesthetics, philosophy, criticism, and cultural influences. Includes readings, discussions, and investigation of the ideas and conditions that influence the inception and development of works of art. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in Art or acceptance into the MSSU Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0506 - Art History, African Art

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Historic survey of African art covering different groups of people, periods, geographic areas, and mediums. Includes examination and consideration of selected examples of from the MSSU African Art Collection. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in Art or acceptance into the MSSU Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0508 - Art History, Women in Art

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Historical survey with an emphasis from the middles ages to present of religious, mythological and secular images of women in art, women artists, their artistic contributions, and various limitations put on women as creators of art throughout history. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in Art or acceptance into the MSSU Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0509 - History Theory Graphic Design

    Spring-Even 3 Credit Hours
    Historical survey of graphic design including invention of alphabets, printing, moveable type, manuscript, type design and most forms of printing. Includes major periods in advertising history, design innovators, and the visual forms that expanded the design profession. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in Art or acceptance into the MSSU Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0522 - Special Projects in Design I

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of design. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in art or acceptance into the MSSUEducation, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0524 - Special Projects in Painting I

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of painting. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: . Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in art or acceptance into the MSSUEducation, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0526 - Special Projects Sculpture I

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of sculpture. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in art or acceptance into the MSSUEducation, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0527 - Special Projects in Ceramics I

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of ceramics. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in art or acceptance into the MSSUEducation, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0528 - Special Projects in Drawing I

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of drawing. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in art or acceptance into the MSSUEducation, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0529 - Special Projects Printmaking I

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of printmaking. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in art or acceptance into the MSSUEducation, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0542 - Special Projects Design II

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of design. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor culminating in a formal paper and presentation documenting the project. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite:ART 0522  . May be repeated for 6 total hours
  

  • ART 0544 - Special Projects Painting II

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of painting. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor culminating in a formal paper and presentation documenting the project. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite:ART 0524  May be repeated for 6 total hours
  

  • ART 0546 - Special Projects Sculpture II

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of sculpture. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor culminating in a formal paper and presentation documenting the project. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0526  . May be repeated for 6 total hours.
  

  • ART 0547 - Special Projects Ceramics II

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of ceramics. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor culminating in a formal paper and presentation documenting the project. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0527  . May be repeated for 6 total hours
  

  • ART 0548 - Special Projects Drawing II

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of drawing. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor culminating in a formal paper and presentation documenting the project. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0528  . May be repeated for 6 total hours
  

  • ART 0549 - Special Project Printmaking II

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A self-directed studio study of critical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual concerns related broadly or narrowly to creative research in the discipline of printmaking. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but devise a personalized creative research project collaboratively with the instructor culminating in a formal paper and presentation documenting the project. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 0529  . May be repeated for 6 total hours.
  

  • ART 0565 - Swedish Photography Seminar

    Summer 3 Credit Hours
    On-site photography and darkroom processing using traditional 35 mm black and white photography paired with visits to museum and galleries in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden to see photographic works first hand. Limited to individuals participating in the Summer in Scandinavia study abroad program. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in art or acceptance into the MSSU Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0566 - The Art of Scandinavia

    Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Art historical survey of the art, architecture and design of Denmark, Norway and Sweden compared and contrasted with other western works. Focus is typically from the Viking age through contemporary eras and limited to individuals participating in the Summer in Scandinavia study abroad program. Prerequisite: Approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in Art or acceptance into the MSSU Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval.
  

  • ART 0598 - Special Topics in Art

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    For post-baccalaureate studies in Art of topics and methods of current interest not included in other courses. Prerequisites to be determined by Art Department but include approval by the Art Department for post baccalaureate studies in Art or acceptance into the MSSU Education, Curriculum and Instruction, MSEd, GR08  with advisor approval. May be repeated

Aviation
  

  • AV 0200 - Basic Pilot Training

    Demand 5 Credit Hours
    An integrated course designed to meet ground school and flight training requirements for eligibility to take the Federal Aviation Administration examination for a Private Pilot Certificate. In addition to scheduled ground school classes, the course requires approximately 45 hours of dual and solo flight and check flight. Credit is awarded when the FAA certificate is obtained. A third class medical certificate is required. Special charges for this course include plane rental and examiners test cost. Course grade is recorded as Pass or Fail.

Biology
  

  • BIO 0100 - Freshman Seminar

    Fall 1 Credit Hour
    Designed to give formal and informal instruction to incoming Biology majors on careers in Biology, internships, and provide opportunities for students to become actively involved with departmental programs. Recommended for all Biology majors.
  

  • BIO 0101 - General Biology

    Fall, Spring & Summer 4 Credit Hours
    A survey of general biological principles that emphasize concepts relevant to the student. Special topics may be used to illustrate course content. Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory per week. Fulfills General Education requirements for Area D . Does not fulfill biology degree requirements. Cross-listed asEH 0101  . MOTR: BIOL 100L.

     

  

  • BIO 0102 - General Biology

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A survey of general biological principles that emphasize concepts relevant to the student. Special topics may be used to illustrate course content. Three one-hour lectures per week. Does not fulfill biology major requirements. MOTR: BIOL 100

     

  

  • BIO 0108 - Principles of Biology I

    Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
    First in a two-course introductory sequence for biology majors. The unifying principles of living organisms including scientific method, biological molecules, cell structure, function and metabolism, genetics, evolution, and a survey of Prokaryotes and Protistans. Three lectures per week. Fulfills general education requirements for Area 3B (with BIO 109). Prerequisites: an ACT comp score of 21 or higher; or BIO 0101  with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite: BIO 0109  . High school chemistry strongly recommended. MOTR: BIO 150L (with BIO 109)

     

  

  • BIO 0109 - Principles of Biology I Lab

    Fall, Spring 1 Credit Hour
    The laboratory component for the first in a two-course introductory sequence for biology majors. The unifying principles of living organisms including scientific method, biological molecules, cell structure, function and metabolism, genetics, evolution, and a survey of Prokaryotes and Protistans. One three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: an ACT comp score of 21 or higher; or BIO 0101  with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite: BIO 0108  . High school chemistry strongly recommended. MOTR: BIOL 150L (with BIO 108) One three-hour lab per week.
  
  

  • BIO 0121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    Fall, Spring & Summer 4 Credit Hours
    he first in a two-course sequence in which human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body system approach. Includes the concept of scientific inquiry and the fundamental concepts of cell biology, cell metabolism and genetics. Three lectures and one, two-hour lab per week. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirements in Area 3B for certain Allied Health, Environmental Health, and Nursing majors. MOTR: LIFS 150L

     

  

  • BIO 0180 - Essential Anatomy & Physiology

    Fall, Spring 4 Credit Hours
    Introduces fundamental biological and scientific principles by studying the structures, actions, and processes of the human body. Emphasis will be on the structure and function of organs and organ systems of the human body. This provides knowledge to better interpret and evaluate biological information encountered in health and human activity. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Course is restricted to Kinesiology majors or with permission of instructor. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirements in Area 3B for certain majors. MOTR: LIFS 160L

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  • BIO 0195 - Laboratory in Biology

    Fall, Spring, Summer 1-2 Credit Hours
    For students transferring Biology courses to MSSU without a required laboratory component. This will allow equivalency between the transferred course and the MSSU course. May be repeated for credit as necessary.
  

  • BIO 0201 - Human Anatomy

    Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
    A general treatment of human anatomy from the tissue through the organ system levels of organization. The lecture provides the conceptual and organizational framework for laboratory, which utilizes microscopy, dissection, anatomical models, and anatomical software. Three hours of lecture and two, two- hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101  or EH 0101  or BIO 0111  with a grade of C or higher.
  

  • BIO 0210 - Molecular Cell Biology

    Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
    The study of molecular aspects of cellular structure and function. Biological characteristics of molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins will be taught with an emphasis on the concept that organismal physiology is the expression of molecular function. Differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes will be included. Three hours of lecture, one 3-hr lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0111  and CHEM 0152 .
  

  • BIO 0221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
    This course is a continuation of BIO 0121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I . A systems approach will be used to emphasize the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of human organization. Credit toward the biology major granted for one physiology course: BIO 221 or BIO 0301 . Three lectures and two, two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0121  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  

  • BIO 0231 - General and Medical Microbiology

    Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
    Structure and function of microorganisms. Topics include the general principles of microbiology, immunology, and the identification of microorganisms. Three lectures and two 2 hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101  or BIO 0111  or BIO 0121  or EH 0101  and  CHEM 0121  and CHEM 0122  or CHEM 0140  andCHEM 0141  or CHEM 120 or CHEM 151 .
  

  • BIO 0240 - Radiation Biology

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Survey of various types of radiation affecting humans, the uses of radiation, and methods for monitoring radiation levels. Emphasis on the physiological damage that occurs to tissues following ionizing radiation. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: Five hrs. of chemistry or acceptance into the School of Radiology.
  

  • BIO 0250 - Principles of Botany

    NEW TERMS: Demand 4 Credit Hours
    Anatomy and morphology of the plant kingdom emphasizing botanical aspects of cell biology, chemistry, genetics, physiology and plant defenses. Advantages of evolutionary adaptations evidenced as students are introduced to the diversity of plants. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0298 - Topics in Biology

    Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
    Designed to give instruction in some discipline of biology not covered in other courses. Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
  

  • BIO 0300 - Evolution

    Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Course designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the modern scientific theory of evolution. Evidence and mechanics of evolution exemplified by molecular biology, systematics, genetics, and population ecology will be included as well as samples of current evolutionary research. Prerequisites: BIO 0101  or BIO 105 or BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0301 - Human Physiology

    Fall 4 Credit Hours
    A general treatment of normal human physiology which emphasizes physiological control and homeostasis at the organ system level of organization. Lecture focuses on physiological processes and concepts; the lab emphasizes the measurement and interpretation of physiological variables. Credit toward the biology major granted for one physiology course: BIO 0221  or 301. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hr lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0201  or BIO 0221  or BIO 0331  and CHEM 0120  or higher with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  

  • BIO 0302 - Conservation Biology

    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    The study of the conservation of biodiversity based on the principles of ecology, evolution, and genetics. This course focuses on ecological and evolutionary principles relevant to conservation, levels of and threats to biodiversity, and practical aspects of conservation, within the context of a human dominated earth. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0303 - Computer Applications Biology

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Explores ways in which microcomputers are used to better understand and study biological phenomena. The course develops technical expertise that is required in research, graduate school, teaching, and other career fields. Prerequisites: BIO 0101  or BIO 105 or BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0304 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    Geographic Information Systems, GIS, involves the study of spatial (geographic) location of features on the Earth’s surface and the relationships between them. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the principles of cartography and GIS as they are used to analyze spatial aspects of society and the human and physical environments. Particular attention will be focused on ecology, environmental health, and related fields. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. Cross-listed as EH 0304  and GEOG 0304 .
  

  • BIO 0305 - Genetics

    Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
    An examination of the principles of genetics in eukaryotes and prokaryotes at the level of molecules, cells, and multicellular organisms, including humans. Topics include Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, gene expression regulation, gene mutations, and the etiology of genetic based diseases. Students will also become familiar with concepts behind the field of bioinformatics, as well as various molecular genetics techniques including genetic engineering, genomics, gene expression analysis and nucleotide sequencing. Three hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0210  or CHEM 0350  
  

  • BIO 0308 - Pathophysiology

    Fall, Spring & Summer 4 Credit Hours
    Altered physiologic states, the cellular manifestations and causes of disease and adaptations to the alterations. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0221  or BIO 0301 , with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  

  • BIO 0312 - Environmental Biology

    Fall (Odd) & Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    This course is a study of how environmental factors interact with and impact living organisms and ecosystems. Emphasis is on global human ecology, environmental problems, sound environmental management practices and the sustainable use of natural resources. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites:BIO 0101  or BIO 110 or BIO 0121  . Cross-listed as EH 0312 .
  

  • BIO 0316 - Economic Botany

    Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Economic uses of plants in the past, present, and future. Emphasis on economic aspects of plants in medicine, agriculture, horticulture, and industry. Includes the history of plant domestication facilitated by natural selection and purposeful breeding and an overview of plant chemistry, morphology, and reproduction pertinent to economics. Prerequisites: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0322 - Taxonomy of Flowering Plants

    Spring (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
    Relationships among selected plant groups with emphasis on classification and descriptions of taxa, nomenclature, and concepts concerning the evolutionary sequence of various plant characters. Southwestern Missouri flora emphasized. Two lectures, two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0331 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    Spring 5 Credit Hours
    Fundamental course designed to enhance understanding and appreciation of the structure and adaptations of vertebrates. Emphasis on evolutionary adaptations and the relationship between structure and function. Two lectures, two three-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0332 - Introduction to Entomology

    Fall (Even) 4 Credit Hours
    Collecting methods, taxonomy, life history, morphology, and evolution of insects. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0350 - Techniques in Microbiology

    Spring (Even) 2 Credit Hours
    This course will give students training in molecular techniques in microbiology through analysis of bacterial antibiotic resistance patterns and their medical ramifications. The origin, incidence, effects and prevention of antibiotic resistance will be discussed and investigated. Molecular techniques screening for and harvesting plasmid DNA from Gram-negative bacteria will be employed. Transference of plasmid DNA will also be performed by students through bacterial conjugation procedures. One hour of lecture, two hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0231 .
  

  • BIO 0352 - Biomes

    Demand 1-4 Credit Hours
    An in-depth study of a selected ecosystem. The interactions between plants and animals with their abiotic environment are studied in the classroom and during an extended field trip usually lasting one week or more. The habitat chosen for study varies from year to year and some trips require physical conditioning or specialized training. Living conditions range from primitive to reasonably comfortable dormitories. Students are required to bear the cost of the trip. Prerequisites: BIO 0111  and permission of the instructor.
  

  • BIO 0361 - Parasitology

    NEW TERMS: Spring-Even 4 Credit Hours
    Systematic investigation of the numerous parasites found in vertebrates. Emphasis on life cycles of parasites that infect humans and domestic animals. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0362 - Virology

    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Structure, classification, and life cycles of bacterial, animal, and plant viruses, their significance in disease (including cancer) and the use of viruses in modern biological research. The laboratory will stress the cultivation of viruses in bacterial and other cells. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0231  . Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0231 .
  

  • BIO 0370 - Environmental Health and Safety

    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    A survey of environmental health and safety issues, problems and protection measures, including public health disease prevention, injury prevention and environmental health hazard mitigation. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101  or EH 0101  or BIO 105 or BIO 110 or BIO 0108  andBIO 0109   or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended. Cross-listed as EH 0370  and HS 0370 .
  

  • BIO 0375 - Disease Vector Control

    Fall (Even), Spring (Odd) 1 Credit Hour
    Identification and control of organisms that serve as reservoirs and vectors of diseases to humans. A chemistry course is recommended. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101  or BIO 105 or BIO 0110  or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended. Cross listed as EH 0375 .
  

  • BIO 0380 - Epidemiology

    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the concepts, principles, and methods generally useful in the surveillance and investigation of communicable disease outbreaks. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0101  or 105 or  BIO 0110  or BIO 0121 . Cross-listed as EH 0380  and HS 0380 .
  

  • BIO 0390 - Research and Statistical Methods in Biology

    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Develops investigational and technical skills required in biology and environmental health. Students learn introductory statistical analysis and experimental design. Prerequisites: EH 0101  or BIO 0101  or BIO 0111  or BIO 0121  and MATH 0130  or MATH 0140 .
  

  • BIO 0402 - General Ecology

    Fall 4 Credit Hours
    Study of plant and animal communities and their interaction within the environment. Emphasis on flora and fauna of Southwest Missouri and soils, climate and other major environmental factors responsible for the distribution and association of plants and animals. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0111  with a ‘C’ or higher and junior standing.
  

  • BIO 0404 - Applications in Geographic Information Systems

    Demand 3 Credit Hours
    The goal of this course is to allow students to apply skills in spatial analysis to problems in social, physical, ecological, environmental health, and related areas of the social and natural sciences.  Students will engage in all aspects of a GIS project with emphasis placed on employing various techniques of spatial statistics.  Skills learned will range from GIS project design and data collection to the production of a written deliverable, complete with a series of digital map(s). Prerequisites: GEOG 0304  or BIO 0304  or EH 0304  or instructor approval. Cross-listed as EH 0404  and GEOG 0404 .
  

  • BIO 0412 - Mammalogy

    Fall (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
    The study mammals, including their classification, distribution, life histories, economic importance, techniques of field study, collection and preservation methods. Pre-requisite: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0433 - Histology

    Spring (Even) 4 Credit Hours
    Detailed study of microscopic structure of animal tissues and organs with special emphasis on mammalian tissue. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0201  or BIO 0331 .
  

  • BIO 0440 - Plant Pathology

    Spring (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
    Historical significance of plant pathology, the physiological response of plants to abiotic factors, the anatomical, and physiological aspects of plant susceptibility to disease and examples of management systems. Includes major diseases caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses. Three lectures, one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
  

  • BIO 0442 - Pathogenic Bacteriology

    Spring (Odd) 5 Credit Hours
    A study of the structure, identification and pathology of the infectious bacteria. Three lectures, two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0231 .
  

  • BIO 0445 - Reproductive Physiology

    3 Credit Hours
    Focus is on the biological and physiological aspects of human reproduction. Anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and human sexuality are brought together to provide a comprehensive view of the functioning of the human reproductive system. Three one-hour lectures per week. Pre-requisite: BIO 0221  or BIO 0301  .
  

  • BIO 0455 - Laboratory Assistant Practicum

    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-2 Credit Hours
    Supervised practical experience in assisting undergraduate students in laboratory techniques in 100 and 200 level Biology classes. A maximum of 2 hours of credit can be applied toward the Biology degree. Prerequisite: advanced standing and permission of instructor of class being assisted.
  

  • BIO 0456 - Immunology

    Fall (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
    Cellular and molecular basis of the immune response in vertebrates including structure, induction, and regulation of the immune response. Autoimmune disorders, vaccines, transplantation, and diagnostic immunology will also be presented. The laboratory will stress the induction and manipulation of the immune response. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0231 .
  

  • BIO 0460 - Techniques in Biotechnology

    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Course is designed to provide a more thorough training in the molecular and genetic principles and processes involved in biotechnology and laboratory science. The course will also cover important medical applications of biotechnology, including analyzing human genome data. One one-hour lecture and two, two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0210  or BIO 0305  and BIO 0231 ; Junior or Senior standing.
  

  • BIO 0464 - Advanced Cell Biology

    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A current perspective on cell biology will be addressed by examining various aspects of cell structure and function. Emphasis will be on communication and regulation mechanisms in both normal and abnormal states. In addition, the historical aspects of cell biology research and the techniques used by researchers will be discussed. Specific topics will be chosen each semester depending on current research with the use of primary literature to illustrate important concepts. Prerequisite: BIO 0210  with a grade of ‘C” or better.
  

  • BIO 0475 - Advanced Human Dissection

    Fall 4 Credit Hours
    An advanced exploration of human anatomy designed to prepare students for professional school or specialized graduate study. The lecture provides the conceptual and organizational framework for laboratory that emphasizes cadaver dissection supplemented with anatomical software. Two one-hour lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0201 - Human Anatomy  or  BIO 0331 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy , or instructor permission. Students must qualify for enrollment through a selection process based on academic coursework and performance, professional goals, and a written statement.
  

  • BIO 0481 - Aquatic Ecology

    Spring 4 Credit Hours
    Analysis of components of freshwater systems, both impoundment and stream environments. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111  with a grade of ‘C’ or better and junior standing.
  

  • BIO 0491 - Internship in Biology

    Fall, Spring, Summer 0-4 Credit Hours
    In conference with an internship committee a semester in advance, the student shall select to work and observe in any area of applied biology in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student’s training. Course can be repeated for up to five credit hours but only a maximum of three hours can be used to meet biology degree requirements. Students are required to enroll in 1-4 credit hours, subject to the provisions of the internship, and in a one zero-credit hour. Additional expenses may be incurred depending on the specific requirements of each internship. Prerequisites: permission of the internship committee, department chair, and school dean; sophomore standing with at least eight hours of biology coursework strongly recommended. Prerequisites: permission of the internship committee, department chair, and school dean; sophomore standing with at least eight hours of biology coursework strongly recommended. Course can be repeated up to 5 credit hoursbut a maximum of 3 credit hours can be used to meet biology major requirements.
  

  • BIO 0495 - Roots of Science

    Demand 2-3 Credit Hours
    The course will explore the history and lives of scientists who made significant contributions in Biology or sciences impacting Biology. Travel to the scientists’ homeland or site of their research will be included to emphasize the historical components of their lives and research. Cultural sites associated with the scientists will also be visited to emphasize society’s role in their conclusions. Students will be responsible for travel expenses. Prerequisite: Determined by instructor when offered.
  

  • BIO 0498 - Advanced Topics in Biology

    Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
    Designed to give advanced instruction in some discipline of biology not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
  

  • BIO 0499 - Independent Research in Biology

    Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
    Individual work under the supervision of a faculty member or sponsoring institution, with the credit and hours to be arranged. Problems may be undertaken in any field of biology, with adequate preparation and the consent of the supervising instructor, department head, and school dean. Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 3.0 and 20 hours of biology.
  

  • BIO 0545 - Reproductive Physiology

    3 Credit Hours
    This course will focus on the biological and physiological aspects of human reproduction. Anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and human sexuality are brought together to provide a comprehensive view of the functioning of the human reproductive system. Three one-hour lectures per week. Prerequisite: Acceptance to graduate college. College level physiology course.
  

  • BIO 0598 - Graduate Topics in Biology

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Designed to give graduate instruction in some discipline of biology as approved by the department. Prerequisites include admission into the graduate college and other as determined by department.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 0121 - Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences

    Fall, Spring, Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Basic principles and practical applications of general, organic, and biological chemistry. This course satisfies the requirements of certain health promotion and wellness (KI00), teacher education ( and allied health programs (DH00, HS01, HS05, HS06). Three 50-minute lecture periods per week. Prerequisite:MATH 0030  or higher or a Math ACT score of 22 or higher. Co-requisite:CHEM 0122  MOTR: CHEM 100L (with CHEM 122)

     

  

  • CHEM 0122 - Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences Laboratory

    Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
    Basic principles and practical applications of general, organic, and biological chemistry. This course satisfies the requirements of certain health promotion and wellness (KI00), teacher education ( and allied health programs (DH00, HS01, HS05, HS06). One three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: MATH 0030  or higher or a Math ACT score of 22 or higher. Co-requisite: CHEM 0121  . MOTR: CHEM 100L (with CHEM 121)
  

  • CHEM 0140 - General Chemistry I

    Fall, Spring, Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to theories of chemistry with emphasis on the relationship of structure to properties of matter, the changes that occur during chemical reactions, and the quantitative aspects of these changes. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 0130  or higher level math course. Co-requisite: CHEM 0141  . MOTR: CHEM 150L (with CHEM 141).

     

  

  • CHEM 0141 - Gen Chemistry I Laboratory

    Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
    Introduction to theories of chemistry with emphasis on the relationship of structure to properties of matter, the changes that occur during chemical reactions, and the quantitative aspects of these changes. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 0130  or higher level math course. Co-requisite: CHEM 0140  . MOTR: CHEM 150L (with CHEM 140).
 

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