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4.00 Credits
Relates directly to the by-laws of the Clean Water ACT (CWA) of 1972. The impact that chemical, physical and biological water parameters have on water systems is covered. Regulatory water quality criteria and standards, limnological aspects of lakes and reservoirs, and water quality related legislation are addressed as related to water quality management practices. This course has a laboratory component. Lecture 3 cr. hrs., Lab. 1 cr. hr. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and 104 or BIOL 113 and 114; CHEM 112.
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3.00 Credits
Studies theories and factors relevant to use, abuse of and dependency on alcohol and drugs; social economic and psychological effects of alcohol and drug use; treatment of alcohol victims; prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces students to concepts, methods, statistics, and various experimental designs of a research scientist. Instrumentation, sampling, data collection and computer data processing will be facilitated via the computer software SAS or SPSS. This course intends to develop some of the skills of science: inquiry, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision making. Lecture 3 cr. hrs., Lab. 1 cr. hr. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the interaction of system dynamics with local, regional, national, and global ecosystems. The student is introduced to biogeochemical cycles, the earth as a living organism, the atmosphere, water systems, and the biosphere. Nature reserves, national parks, and the wilderness are examined as regional environmental systems that provide protection for a particular species and/or habitat. Current issues and problems related to the environment are also discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and 104 or BIOL 113 and 114.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the estuarine and marine microbes, especially bacteria and fungi; covers classification methodology, role in marine ecosystems, biochemical cycles and diseases of marine animals. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of biology and consent of the instructor. Graduate or Undergraduate credit. Offered summers only. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) coastal laboratory.
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4.00 Credits
Studies the cell types and tissues of the body and how these tissues are arranged to constitute organs. Four fundamental tissues are recognized: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous. Lecture 3cr. hrs., Lab 1 cr. hr. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and 104 or BIOL 113 and 114; CHEM 111 and 112.
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4.00 Credits
Examines animal parasites, morphology, taxonomy and life cycles of selected parasites, host-parasite relationships. Lecture 3cr. hrs., Lab 1 cr. hr. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and 104 or BIOL 113 and 114.
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4.00 Credits
Emphasizes the effects of human activities on the chemistry, biology, ecology and ecosystem structure and function within coastal marine environments. Topics describing recent changes in the coastal ocean and addressing their implications include: trace metal cycles; primary productivity; coastal fauna and habitat; coastal fisheries, and coral reefs. The course includes one required weekend field trip to the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) where instructors will use the local coastal environment to illustrate topics that have been discussed in lectures. Lecture 3 cr. hrs., Lab. 1 cr. hr. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and 104 or BIOL 113 and 114, BIOL 206 or BIOL 216. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Provides students an opportunity to obtain credit for practical experiences in biology and related fields through internships. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Explores ethical issues in scientific research through the examination of related literature. The case study approach will be used in exploring and debating ethical dilemmas, ethical behaviors, policies and procedures of responding to allegations of research misconduct. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and 104 or BIOL 113 and 114 or CHEM 114 and Consent of the instructor.
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