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  • BIOS 4560: Tropical Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    A travel study course providing an introduction to both terrestrial and marine ecosystems in the tropics. The course, consisting of lectures, field explorations, and individual projects, examines the major life zones and biogeography of the region visited, from an ecological perspective. Tropical Rain, Montane and Dry Forests, and the biology of a coral reef will be studied. Human ecology, agriculture (tropical fruits and vegetables, sugar cane and coffee) and environmental issues will also be included. The course will be presented on one of the islands of the Caribbean and/or in Central America. Credits: 3 hours Semester Offered: Summer I or II
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  • BIOS 4970: Senior Seminar:Topic to be specified

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    This capstone course integrates a variety of biological concepts within a selected broad topic. The student makes a technical presentation and submits a paper on a selected subject. The student's record will indicate the nature of the seminar in which he/she has participated. Not repeatable for credit. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval required prior to registration. Credits: 3 hours Semester Offered: Fall, Spring
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  • BIOS 4980: Readings in Biological Sciences

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    Departmental approval required prior to registration. Credits: 1 to 3 hours Semester Offered: Fall, Spring
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  • BIOS 4990: Independent Research in Biological Sciences

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    Students may contact a faculty member to conduct research under the guidance of that faculty member. Before the initiation of the research, a literature search and a written experimental plan must be prepared. At the conclusion of the research project, a written report will be submitted to the guiding faculty member. At least three credits of this course can fulfill the departmental capstone course requirement. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Departmental approval required prior to registration. Credits: 1 to 4 hours Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Spring, and Summer
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  • BIOS 5120: Environment and Health Problems

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    Human activities impact the environment and environmental factors impact health. Human environment interactions are often not optimal or without cost. In this course we seek sustainable solutions to environment and health problems. May not be taken for credit with BIOS 4970 Senior Seminar with similar topic. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior/Senior standing and at least 12 credits in biology including the specific prerequisite for each course. Credits: 3 hours
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  • BIOS 5180: Endocrinology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    A survey of the hormonal integration of organ-system function including the chemical nature of these secretions, the cellular and biochemical mechanisms of hormone actions and the endocrine feedback control mechanisms. The regulatory nature of hormones in developmental processes, in adaptation and in disease processes will be stressed. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOS 3500; biochemistry is recommended. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior/Senior standing and at least 12 credits in biology including the specific prerequisite for each course. Credits: 3 hours Semester Offered: Spring (alternate years)
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  • BIOS 5240: Microbial Genetics

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    A lecture/seminar course emphasizing modern microbial genetics, as well as historic keystone experiments. This course focuses on work carried out with bacteria and bacteriophages. Concepts include mutation and selection, recombination and repair, DNA cloning and mutagenesis procedures, regulation of gene expression, differential gene expression in response to environmental stimuli, and genome organizations. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 3120 Microbiology and BIOS 2500 Genetics. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior/Senior standing and at least 12 credits in biology including the specific prerequisite for each course. Credits: 3 hours Semester Offered: Fall (alternate years)
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  • BIOS 5250: Microbial Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    The objective of this course is to understand the importance of the role and diversity of microorganisms for life on our planet. Students will integrate concepts from various disciplines, including microbiology, ecology, chemistry, geosciences, evolution, genetics, and health sciences. Lecture/seminar format includes computer usage with the web. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 2320 or 3120 and junior, senior, or graduate student standing. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior/Senior standing and at least 12 credits in biology including the specific prerequisite for each course. Credits: 3 hours Semester Offered: Fall
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  • BIOS 5260: Molecular Biology Laboratory

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    This course is designed to expose students to techniques that are currently being used to manipulate and analyze nucleic acids. Student will gain extensive hands-on experience with restriction mapping, ligations, bacterial transformations, eukaryotic gene-replacements, gel electrophoresis, non-isotopic hybridizations, as well as application of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Experimental design, use of appropriate controls and handling of acquired data will be stressed. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 2500 Genetics, BIOS 3120 Microbiology, CHEM 3750 Organic Chemistry I, CHEM 3760 Organic Chemistry Lab I and junior, senior, or graduate student status. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior/Senior standing and at least 12 credits in biology including the specific prerequisite for each course. Credits: 3 hours
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  • BIOS 5265: Proteins as Biological Machines

    3.00 Credits
    Western Michigan University

    The survey of principles of protein sequence, structure, and biological function. The course will review fundamental aspects of proteins, including evolution of amino acid sequence, structure, function, and biophysical properties such as solubility, stability, interactions with other molecules and catalysis. Individual case studies of model proteins that have medical relevance or applications in diagnostic assays, biopharmaceuticals and nanotechnology, will be presented. This course is approved to cover the capstone requirement for the Biology and Biomedical Sciences Majors. BYLJ and BMLJ students only. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 1500 and CHEM 1120 and 1130 or permission of instructor. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior/Senior standing and at least 12 credits in biology including the specific prerequisite for each course. Credits: 3 hours Semester Offered: Spring
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