BIO 436: Biotech Writing/Presentations. This course will focus on effective communication of ideas and research results in biotechnology, specifically publishing a scientific paper and making presentations at scientific meetings. Students will write a paper and present a talk on data they have been assigned at the beginning of the semester. (Three hours of lecture per week). Credit: 3 semester hours.

BIO 437: Environmental Science and Bioremediation. The fate and transport of pollutants in the environment and their final destination, dilution, dispersion, adsorption, persistence, degradation, their adverse effects, and the route these pollutants take in the environment will be discussed and possible solutions and remediation techniques will be presented. (Four hours of lecture/laboratory per week). Credit: 3 semester hours.

BIO 438: Forensics. Lectures focus on the fundamental principles and concepts in disciplines of biology such as serology, entomology, and molecular biology relevant in forensic investigations. Students learn serological, microscopic, and DNA related techniques used in forensic sciences in laboratory. (Four hours lecture/laboratory per week). Credit: 3 semester hours.

BIO 451/AQU 451: Survey of Production Methods. An overview of alternative production methods including ponds, cages, net-pens, raceways, and recirculating systems with application to suitable species. (Three hours of lecture per week). Prerequisite: AQU 422 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

BIO 460/AQU 460: Water Quality Management. An introductory survey of theory and practice into the understanding and manipulation of the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of water quality in aquaculture production. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

BIO 493: Internship. An intensive experience in a biological/medical field involving practical on-site participation. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. Credit: 1-4 semester hours.

BIO 495: Topics in Biology. This course requires intensive examination of a biological topic chosen by a faculty member in biology. Will involve intensive reading and discussion, as well as writing. Prerequisite: Senior status. Credit: 3 semester hours.

BSS 300: Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. This course serves as an introduction to the use of statistics as a method of describing and analyzing data from research in the behavioral and social sciences. Prerequisite: MAT 115/MAT 115A or MAT 200 with a grade of C or better. Credit: 3 semester hours.

BSS 301: Research Methods for the BSS. This course introduces the basic logic, knowledge, and skills of research design and methodology in the behavioral and social sciences. Prerequisite: BSS/POS/PSY/SOC 300 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

BSS 465: Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism. Situationally contextualized information related to issues of counterintelligence and counterterrorism, with a focus on analyzing, preparing, and disseminating intelligence in an operational setting. Credit: 3 semester hours.

BSS 466: Cyber-Security and Cyber-Politics. Contemporary issues in cyber security addressed in terms of the political, ethical, and legal standards in the virtual community of cyberspace. Credit: 3 semester hours.