BIO 308: Microtechniques and Histology. A lecture/laboratory course dealing with microscopic anatomy of various tissues in the human body. Theories of microscopic techniques and tissue development are also discussed. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: BIO 111. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.

BIO 309: Parasitology. A study of epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, and control of parasites of man and other animals. (Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: BIO 210 or consent of instructor. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.

BIO 315: Immunology. Immune system, immunoglobulin structure, antigenicity, antigen-antibody reactions, phylogeny of immune responses, and antibody formation. Immunity to bacterial and viral infections, allergies, and graft-host reactions. (Three hours of lecture/discussion/ demonstration/ laboratory per week). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

BIO 316: Ecology. A study of the interrelationships of living organisms and their environment. This course draws from several disciplines and stresses concepts of modern ecology. (Three hours of lecture per week and three hours of lab per week). Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 101, BIO 210, BIO 212, CHE 101, CHE 102. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.

BIO 317: Medical Microbiology. Lecture and laboratory work in pathogenic bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology. Emphasis on etiology, epidemiology, identification, and clinical diagnosis of pathogens. (Three hours of lecture three hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: BIO 302. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.

BIO 318: Hematology. A comprehensive study of the blood system, including the hematopoietic systems and disorders of the blood in humans. (Five hours of lecture/laboratory per week). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.

BIO 319: Study Abroad Topics. This course is designed for biology major students to receive credit for an upper level biology course taught abroad through an accredited study abroad program (e.g., CCSA, KIIS). Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and one semester of introductory biology. CREDIT: THREE TO FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.

BIO 399/CHE 399/COS 399/MAT 399/PHY 399: Undergraduate Teaching Experience. Students earn course credit for undergraduate teaching experience including but not limited to (1) assisting students during laboratory sessions, (2) helping to set up laboratories or lecture/lab quizzes, or (3) conducting PLTL-Excel type workshops for students. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.

BIO 401: Biology Seminar.* Exposes students to presentations of biological research by faculty and visiting scientists and allows students to formally present a research topic. Students are required to make a formal, oral presentation of a research topic with computer-generated audio-visual materials. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; senior classification recommended. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.

BIO 407/AQU 407: Fish Genetics. An overview of fish genetics including basic principles and methods of selective breeding in aquaculture. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

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