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ART 5510 - Curriculum Design in Art Education
(3-0-3) A seminar course designed to present theories, strategies, and
experiences in designing art curricula. Topics for class discussion
include: contemporary approaches to teaching art, current research
about the characteristics of elementary and secondary students, and
existing designs for scope and sequence for art curricula. Elective for
the Master of Arts Degree in Art with the Art Education Option.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Graduate School and current teacher’s certification in Art.
Credits: 3
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ACC 4750 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting.
(3-0-3) Special nature of accounting for governmental and
not-for-profit entities. Topics include fund accounting
characteristics, budgets, cost accounting systems, and financial
statement analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 3250, ACC 3900 with the grade of C or better; a minimum cumulative
EIU GPA of 2.50 or higher; admission to the Accounting Program or
permission of the Associate Chair.
Credits: 3
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ACC 4800 - Federal Income Taxation II
(3-0-3) A continuation of ACC 4400, with emphasis on underlying
principles and concepts in the federal income tax laws and the tax
consequences of alternatives. Emphasis on corporation, partnership, and
fiduciary tax problems. Property transactions and international
transactions will also be examined. Tax research is included. If this
course is taken for graduate credit, there will be additional
requirements to complete this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 4400 with the grade of C or better; a minimum of cumulative EIU GPA
of 2.50 or higher; admission to the Accounting Program or permission of
the Associate Chair.
Credits: 3
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ACC 5100 - Special Topics in Accounting.
(3-0-3) Selected topics in accounting such as financial statement analysis, forensic accounting, accounting issues in e-business, international accounting, the history of accounting, and other specialized topics as they emerge will be studied in depth. This course may be repeated with the prior approval of the graduate advisor if the course content is significantly different.
Prerequisites & Notes
Determined by subject matter to be covered.
Credits: 3
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ACC 5200 - Financial Accounting Standards.
(3-0-3) A study of the standards which comprise generally accepted accounting principles in the financial accounting area. Includes a study of the standards-setting process and the roles of such groups as the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Emerging Issues Task Force, and the International Accounting Standards Committee.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 3250 or its equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ACC 5300 - Strategic Cost Management.
(3-0-3) The course critically examines current cost management philosophies and their relationship to organizational strategy. Focus is on cost management in competitive business environments. Topics include activity-based costing and management, benchmarking and best practices analysis, business process reengineering, performance measurement, capacity management, theory of constraints, total quality management, strategic cost management, electronic commerce, and change management.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 3300 or MBA 5605 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ACC 5400 - Advanced Auditing & Assurance Services
This is the second of two integrated courses on auditing
and assurance services. This course focuses on collection, analysis and
evaluation of audit evidence, auditing procedures and tests, assessment of
risks, required disclosures, reports, and case studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ACC 4700 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better. Admission
to the MBA Program, or permission of Associate Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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ACC 5700 - Seminar on Challenges in Accounting.
(3-0-3) An in-depth study of various accounting topics, including discussions of emerging issues. Actual and hypothetical scenarios will be presented for group analysis, evaluation, and presentation of possible accounting treatments. The scenarios will exemplify the ambiguities and uncertainties faced by accounting professionals.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 3200 or its equivalent.
Credits: 3
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ACC 5800 - Employee Benefit Plans.
(3-0-3) A study of tax provisions regarding the planning, administration and compliance requirements of estates, trusts, and qualified pension and profit sharing plans. Includes selected issues in estate and gift taxes.
Credits: 3
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ART 4755 - Special Topics in ART.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 3) Study of special topics in Art and Art History that are not ordinarily covered in existing courses. Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit on a different topic with permission of the department chair.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing and a minimum of five courses in Art with one being an Art History course or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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ART 4765 - Twentieth-Century American Painting and Sculpture.
(3-0-3) A study of major American artists, movements, and tendencies that have developed since 1908.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of Art Survey (Ancient to Medieval, Gothic to Contemporary) or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ART 4775 - Seminar in Twentieth-Century Art History and Criticism.
(3-0-3) A critical understanding and evaluation of art, art-historical literature, and contemporary criticism, with emphasis on critics, artists, and art of the post-World War II period.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of Art Survey (Ancient to Medieval, Gothic to Contemporary) or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ART 4800 - Advanced Weaving.
(0-6-3) Advanced problems in weaving with particular emphasis on design using the dobby and multi-harness looms and double weave techniques to perfect skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 3802.
Credits: 3
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ART 4801 - Advanced Weaving II.
(0-6-3) Advanced problems in weaving with particular emphasis on complex weaves.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 4800.
Credits: 3
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ART 4802 - Advanced Weaving III.
(0-6-3) Continuation of ART 4801 with further mastery of the subject matter and techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 4801.
Credits: 3
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ART 4910 - Typography III.
(0-6-3) Advanced visualization studies investigating the application of visual communication concepts to problems involving sequential relationships. May be taken twice for credit for a maximum of six semester hours; only three semester hours may be accepted as graduate-level credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 3920 and 3921.
Credits: 3
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ART 4911 - Visualization Studies III.
(0-6-3) An introduction to the application of visual communication concepts to three-dimensional design issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 3920 and 3921.
Credits: 3
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ART 4920 - Typography IV.
(0-6-3) Advanced display and text studies investigating the application of visual communication concepts to problems involving design systems and corporate identity. May be taken twice for credit for a maximum of six semester hours; only three semester hours may be accepted as graduate-level credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 4910 and 4911.
Credits: 3
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ART 4921 - Visualization Studies IV.
(0-6-3) Advanced three-dimensional visualization studies investigation the application of visual communication concepts to environmental design problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 4910 and 4911.
Credits: 3
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ART 5100 - Special Studies I.
(0-4-2) Content may vary to meet individual needs. Experimentation with various materials. May be taken twice for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Department chair’s approval of an arranged class contract.
Credits: 2
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ART 5200 - Studies in Painting I.
(0-6-3) Construction and development of form in painting with emphasis on the development of personal expression.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate courses in painting.
Credits: 3
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ART 5500 - Current Trends in Art Education.
(3-0-3) A seminar course designed to present graduate art education students with current trends, theories, concepts, and strategies for teaching art.
Credits: 3
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ART 5505 - Assessment in Art Education.
(3-0-3) A seminar course that will focus on assessment strategies for art educators. Elective for the Master of Arts Degree in Art with the Art Education Option.
Prerequisites & Notes
Current teacher’s certification in Art.
Credits: 3
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ART 5560 - Studies in Contemporary Printmaking I.
(0-6-3) Experimentation with contemporary techniques and discussion of traditional and nontraditional issues pertaining to all aspects of printmaking.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of undergraduate printmaking. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5561 - Studies in Contemporary Printmaking II.
(0-6-3) Experimentation with contemporary techniques and discussion of traditional and nontraditional issues pertaining to all aspects of printmaking.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of undergraduate printmaking. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5571 - Studies in Ceramics I.
(0-6-3) Problems in ceramic design and construction with emphasis upon developing the individual’s style and competence.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate ceramics. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5572 - Studies in Ceramics II.
(0-6-3) Problems in ceramic design and construction with emphasis upon developing the individual’s style and competence.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate ceramics. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5600 - Special Studies II.
(0-2 to 4-1 to 2) Aesthetic research supervised by a selected faculty member in a specific area of interest. May be taken twice for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Department chair’s approval of an arranged class contract.
Credits: 1 to 2
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ART 5610 - Studies in Drawing I.
(0-6-3) Development of personal expression in drawing.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate drawing or permission of the instructor. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5611 - Studies in Drawing II.
(0-6-3) Development of personal expression in drawing.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate drawing or permission of the instructor. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5620 - Studies in Watercolor.
(0-6-3) Advanced study in various aqueous media. May be taken twice for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of undergraduate watercolor course work or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ART 5671 - Studies in Sculpture I.
(0-6-3) Student to direct his/her study toward greater personal mastery of form, medium, and style.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate sculpture or permission of the instructor. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5672 - Studies in Sculpture II.
(0-6-3) Student to direct his/her study toward greater personal mastery of form, medium, and style.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate sculpture or permission of the instructor. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5701 - Studies in Painting II.
(0-6-3) Individualized study in painting directed toward greater personal expression.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 5200
Credits: 3
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ART 5702 - Studies in Painting III.
(0-6-3) Individualized study in painting directed toward greater personal expression.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 5701 or ART 5702. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5771 - Studies in Metalsmithing I.
(0-6-3) Advanced problems in metalsmithing with experimentation and development in a specific area. Historic and contemporary references will be included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate jewelry/metalsmithing course work or permission of instructor. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5772 - Studies in Metalsmithing II.
(0-6-3) Advanced problems in metalsmithing with experimentation and development in a specific area. Historic and contemporary references will be included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate jewelry/metalsmithing course work or permission of instructor. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5800 - Research Methods in Art Education.
(3-0-3) A seminar course that will focus on research methods for art
education. Required course for the Master of Arts Degree in Art with
the Art Education Option.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to the Graduate School, to the Master of Arts Degree in
Art, Art Education Option and completion of Art 5500 or permission of
the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ART 5801 - Studies in Weaving I.
(0-6-3) Experimentation and development in advanced weaving techniques. Personal research and development of historic and contemporary weaving will be stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate weaving or permission from the instructor. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5802 - Studies in Weaving II.
(0-6-3) Experimentation and development in advanced weaving techniques. Personal research and development of historic and contemporary weaving will be stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Nine semester hours of undergraduate weaving or permission from the instructor. May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 3
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ART 5850 - Teaching Practicum.
(1-0-1) Seminar discussions of various procedures in teaching college art courses and supervised teaching of courses within the department. Required of all teaching graduate assistants fall semester.
Credits: 1
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ART 5900 - Research in Art.
(Arr.-Arr.-2) Development of research skills for various visual arts disciplines.
Prerequisites & Notes
Department chair’s approval of an arranged class contract.
Credits: 2
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ART 5910 - Graduate Exhibition Practice and Procedure.
(1-0-1) An overview of the relationship between artists and museums, the handling and presentation of artworks, with practical experience gained through the organization and presentation of the Graduate Art Exhibition.
Prerequisites & Notes
Final semester of graduate study.
Credits: 1
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ART 5950 - Thesis.
(Arr.-Arr.-3 to 6) As arranged. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 5900 and written consent from a selected instructor.
Credits: 3 to 6
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ART 5970 - Independent Study in Art Education.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) Advanced studies in research leading to the completion of the research project/paper in art education. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit.
Credits: 1 to 6
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ART 5990 - Independent Study.
(Arr.-Arr.-1 to 6) As arranged. NOTE: A maximum of nine semester hours may be earned in a combination of 5950 and 5990.
Prerequisites & Notes
Department chair’s approval of an arranged class contract.
Credits: 1 to 6
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BIO 4750 - Biometrics.
(2-2-3) Methods of quantitative analysis of biological data at the population level.
Prerequisites & Notes
Eighteen semester hours in Biological Sciences.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4751 - Advanced Molecular Cell Biology.
(3-0-3) A study of the molecular basis of intracellular processes including: gene regulation and expression; molecular biosynthesis and transport; cell motility and adhesion; cell cycle regulation; and intracellular signaling, using case studies from current scientific literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3100, 3101, and 3200.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4800 - Research Techniques.
(2-0-2) The principles of biological research including review of the literature, bibliographic databases, and effective presentation of research results.
Credits: 2
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BIO 4810 - Plant Ecology.
(1-4-3) The application of investigative techniques to the study of the structure and successional patterns of plant communities.
Prerequisites & Notes
Two years of Biological Sciences.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4812 - Fisheries Ecology and Management.
(2-3-3) Relationships of fish with biotic and abiotic components of their environment. Role of fishes in aquatic ecosystems and current management strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800. BIO 4750 recommended.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4814 - Conservation Biology.
(3-0-3) Study of the application of ecological and genetic principles to the preservation and conservation of biological diversity. Topics will include the demography and genetics of small populations, population viability, island biogeography, and the design of nature reserves.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3200 and 3800.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4816 - Study of Biotic Communities.
(2-Arr.-3) The study of selected biotic communities in Illinois and surrounding states.
Prerequisites & Notes
Major in Biological Sciences; Twelve semester hours in Biological Sciences including BIO 3800 or 4810; or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4818 - Environmental Microbiology.
(2-4-4) An introduction to the principles, applications, and methodologies of environmental microbiology with emphasis on microbial interactions with animals and plants, on the microbiology of air, water, sewage, and soils, and on the role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycling. The use of microorganisms in the bioremediation of environmental pollutants and in the recovery and enhancement of environmental resources will also be considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3300 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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BIO 4830 - Comparative Vertebrate Physiology.
(3-0-3) A comparison of physiological activities in fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals exhibited in their natural environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3520 and organic chemistry; biochemistry recommended.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4832 - Animal Behavior.
(3-3-4) Theoretical and experimental studies of the principles of animal behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sixteen semester hours of Biological Sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 4834 - Neurobiology.
(3-0-3) A study of the structure and function of neurons, the principal cells of the nervous system, at the molecular and cellular level. This course will emphasize neurobiological aspects of learning, memory, and behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3100 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4836 - Pathogenic Microbiology.
(2-4-4) An introduction to the role and activities of pathogenic microorganisms in the diseases of humans, animals, and plants with emphasis on the history, classification, morphology, nutrition and growth, metabolism, genetics, and virulence factors of disease-causing prokaryotes as well as the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the diseases they cause. The laboratory will emphasize clinical techniques required for the isolation, cultivation, and identification of pathogenic microorganisms.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3300 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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BIO 4892 - Introduction to Paleobotany.
(3-2-4) Introduction to the origin and theories of evolution, diversification, radiation, and paleogeography of plants through time, with special reference to vascular plants. Field work.
Prerequisites & Notes
GEL 1430 and BIO 3612 or permission of instructor. Credit not granted for both GEL 4892 and BIO 4892.
Credits: 4
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BIO 4940 - Phycology.
(2-3-3) Introduction to algal biology; emphasis is placed on freshwater algae including the study of classification, life-history, physiology, ecology, and evolution.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3610.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4942 - Mycology.
(2-3-3) Survey of the fungi; specifically the characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of the major groups of fungi, their structure, growth and development, physiology, reproduction and dispersal, genetics, ecological role and economic importance.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4944 - Lichens.
(2-3-3) Systematic survey of the lichens, including their physiology, growth and development, reproduction, ecology, economic importance, and classification. Saturday field trip is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4946 - Bryology.
(1-4-3) The structure, identification, life-history, importance of the mosses and liverworts. Fall field trip is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4948 - Plant Taxonomy.
(1-4-3) The classification and evolution of flowering plants. Emphasis on learning common families and field techniques, especially specimen preparation. Saturday field trip required.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3322 or 3612 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4950 - Ichthyology.
(2-3-3) Study of the anatomy, physiology, systematics and zoogeography of fishes.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or BIO 3950 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4952 - Herpetology.
(2-2-3) Phylogeny, adaptations, ecology, distribution and identification of amphibians and reptiles.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or BIO 3950 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4954 - Ornithology.
(2-3-3) The identification, classification, distribution, and natural history of Midwestern birds.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or BIO 3950 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4956 - Mammalogy.
(2-2-3) A study of mammals with emphasis on classification, distribution, natural history and ecology.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 4984 - Organic Evolution.
(3-0-3) Fundamental principles of organic evolution stressing historical fact, evidences for and processes common to all biota.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 1200G, 1300G, 3200, and senior-level standing.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5039 - Genetics and Evolution for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) The fundamental principles of genetics (classical, molecular,
population) and the relationship of genetics to the theory of evolution
by natural selection. A diversity of laboratory exercises will be
designed to illustrate genetic concepts basic to both animal and plant
forms. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences
degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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BIO 5041 - Plant Morphology for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-3-3) A survey of the plant kingdom emphasizing classification, structural characteristics, and life histories of the major plant groups. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5042 - Plant Anatomy for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-3-3) A study of the development and structural organization of the plant body of seed plants at the cellular and tissue levels. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5043 - Plant Physiology for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-3-3) A study of the principal functional mechanisms and their interrelationships in the living plant. Topics include: plant metabolism, organic and inorganic plant nutrition, and plant behavior. Hands-on laboratory exercises are emphasized. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5044 - Plant Taxonomy for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-3-3) The study of the common vascular plant families, their classification, characteristics, and economic importance. Plants associated with forest, prairie, and aquatic communities will be collected and studied. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5045 - Natural History of Non-Vertebrates for Teachers.
(2-3-3) Identification and life histories of non-vertebrate animals found in the Midwest. Collection and preservation techniques are included. Field trips are required. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5046 - Natural History of Vertebrates for Teachers.
(2-3-3) Observation, identification, and life histories of vertebrate animals found in the Midwest. Collection and preservation techniques will be an integral part of the course. Field trips required. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5047 - Animal Physiology for Teachers.
(2-3-3) Organ systems approach to animal physiology, with emphasis on laboratories which can be performed in a secondary school setting. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5048 - Comparative Anatomy for Teachers.
(2-3-3) Comparative study of the anatomy of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, with emphasis on the human. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5049 - Topics in Ecology for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) A study of techniques for sampling data and specimens that will
illustrate the relationships of plants, animals and physical factors in
the prairie, forest, and aquatic communities. Emphasis will be on the
application to secondary teaching. Credit may be counted only toward
the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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BIO 5051 - Biotechnology Techniques for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) Instruction in laboratory applications of biotechnology in
molecular genetics and immunology. Laboratory topics include
recombinant DNA (cloning, electrophoresis) and molecular diagnostic
techniques (polymerase chain reaction, western and southern blots).
Laboratory fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO/SCI 5039 or permission of the instructor. Credit may be counted only toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5052 - Special Topics in Biology for Natural Science Teachers.
(2-1-3) A course dealing with selected topics in biology of interest to
teachers. May be repeated for credit if a different topic is taught.
May be used for credit toward the M.S. in Natural Sciences degree only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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BIO 5104 - Plant Taxonomy for Teachers.
(3-2-3) The study of the common vascular plant families, their classification, characteristics, and economic importance. Plants associated with forest, prairie, and aquatic communities will be collected and studied.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5150 - Graduate Seminar.
(2-0-1) Seminar in current biological sciences literature. Required of all biological sciences graduate students. May be repeated, with maximum of two hours credit applied to graduate degree.
Credits: 1
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BIO 5200 - Stream Ecology.
(3-0-3) A description of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics in streams and rivers including an integrated study of the environmental factors affecting the composition and distribution of biota. The course will also emphasize the application of ecological principles in aquatic ecosystem protection and management.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5202 - Behavioral Ecology.
(3-0-3) The study of natural selection and how it relates to adaptive strategies of behavioral phenomena in animal populations in response to the biotic and abiotic environment. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical aspects of current topics in behavioral ecology.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5204 - Ecotoxicology and Biological Monitoring of Pollution.
(1-4-3) Characterization of pollutants and their qualitative and quantitative effects on biota. Includes laboratory investigation of biological and ecotoxicological effects of pollution.
Prerequisites & Notes
12 semester hours in the biological sciences and one year of college chemistry.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5206 - Advanced Limnology.
(2-3-3) Investigation of the functioning of lakes and reservoirs with specific regard to the relative roles of physical, chemical and biological factors in determining species distribution and abundance. Emphasis will be placed on lake and reservoir management and restoration.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5208 - Population Ecology.
(3-0-3) This course covers the structure and dynamics of populations with an emphasis on understanding how reproduction, mortality and dispersal interact to control fluctuations in population size and structure. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of models to address specific applications in conservation biology and natural resource management.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5210 - Insect Morphology and Physiology
(3-3-4) An in-depth examination of the physiological processes and
morphological adaptations by which insects function in their physical,
chemical, and biological environments. Experimental methods and
research equipment appropriate to the discipline will be introduced.
Course available Spring 2006.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3720 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Credits: 4
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BIO 5225 - Systematics.
(3-2-3) A study of the methods and principles of animal taxonomy, including speciation.
Prerequisites & Notes
16 semester hours of biological science.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5232 - Plant Cell and Tissue Culture.
(2-3-3) Techniques in the initiation, propagation, maintenance, preservation, and genetic improvement of plant cells, tissues, and organs in vitro.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3200 is recommended, but it is not required.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5340 - Population Genetics.
(3-2-3) Theoretical principles of population genetics and application of experimental methodology using quantitative and analytical methods. Laboratory topics: nucleic acid analyses, enzyme electrophoresis, polytene chromosome examinations, and statistical analyses.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3200 and either BIO 4750, MAT 2250C or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5360 - Field Mycology.
(3-3-4) The collection, identification, and ecology of macrofungi.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3610.
Credits: 4
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BIO 5364 - Taxonomy of Aquatic Macrophytes.
(1-2-2) The study of the taxonomy and ecology of the aquatic macrophytes of the Midwest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six semester hours of botanical sciences.
Credits: 2
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BIO 5366 - Biogeography.
(3-0-3) The study of the geographical distribution of organisms, their habitats, and the historical and biological factors that produced them.
Prerequisites & Notes
16 semester hours of biological sciences or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5370 - Wildlife Ecology and Management.
(3-0-3) Principles of managing wildlife resources with emphasis on population ecology, habitat management, and the social context of wildlife management.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5372 - Wildlife Techniques.
(2-3-3) Instruction in current wildlife techniques including habitat evaluation and manipulation, estimation of animal abundance, capture and marking, aging, radiotelemetry, necropsy and condition assessment. Fee.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5380 - Landscape Ecology.
(2-2-3) Introduction to the principles and application of landscape ecology, the study of pattern and heterogeneity across large spatial scales. Emphasis is placed on how to characterize pattern, how it develops and changes through time, and its implications for populations, communities, and ecosystem processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3800 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 5381 - Advanced Biostatistics.
(3-0-3) Survey of methods of analysis of univariate and multivariate data from biological systems. Techniques will include: survival analysis, ANOVA, MANOVA, ordination methods and regression analysis. Focus will be on the practical application of techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 4750 or MAT 2250G; or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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BIO 5400 - Cell Physiology.
(3-3-4) A study of the fundamental physical and chemical processes which underlie cellular structure and function.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 3520 and one course in organic chemistry.
Credits: 4
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