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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of current ethical issues in biology, including topics in genetics and biotechnology, reproductive technology, species conservation, use of natural resources, and medicine and human/ nonhuman interests. Understanding and application of value-choices and ethics is emphasized. One three-hour lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 115 and 116. (Spring)
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5.00 Credits
Dissection and study of representative chordate systems with emphasis on the anatomy and evolution of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. May require additional laboratory supplies fee. Eight hours of class per week. Prerequisites: BIO 115, 116, and 221 or permission of instructor. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A detailed consideration of biological systems, their properties and interrelationships. Cellular and molecular biology are emphasized. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO 115, 116, 221, and 222 and two semesters of chemistry or permission of instructor. (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
Introductory study of animal physiology. The organ and systems approach is used to compare animals. Emphasis on vertebrates and certain invertebrates. Three lectures and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Two semesters biology and two semesters chemistry; BIO 321 recommended. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
The biological nature of man. A survey of man's physical origin, his primate background and his evolution. Cultural association with fossil evidence and concepts of race. (On demand)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of ecology as they pertain to plants and animals, including humans. Emphasis will be placed on the basic principles of evolutionary, population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Three lectures and two hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 115, 116, 221, and 222 or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Discussion of the vascular plants with emphasis on classification and phylogeny. Laboratory and field studies of the vascular plants of West Kentucky focusing on their identification, habitats, distribution and ecological role in this region. Prerequisite: BIO 222. (Fall, odd years)
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4.00 Credits
A survey and application of methods and techniques used in wildlife management; examples - biotelemetry, live trapping, etc. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO 221, 222 and 330. (Fall, odd years)
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3.00 Credits
The student will be involved in biomedical research with faculty members who agree to direct them. The student will work on a project under the direction of the research mentor. The student will write a research proposal including background information, specific aims and methods to be turned in near the end of the semester. The project will be initiated and a progress report will be submitted at the conclusion of the semester. A minimum of 6 hours per week of research is expected. Prerequisites: admission into the biomedical sciences program, permission from a research mentor, and completion of BIO 290.
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3.00 Credits
The student will be involved in biomedical research with faculty members who agree to direct them. The student will work on a project under the direction of the research mentor. The student will continue the project initiated in Biomedical Research II. The student will submit a research paper with an introduction, results and discussion, and methods, and make an oral presentation to the biomedical research group. A minimum of 6 hours per week of research is expected. Prerequisites: admission into the biomedical sciences program, permission from a research mentor, and completion of BIO 290 and BIO 388.
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