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3.00 Credits
5140. Biostatistics II. 3 hours. Continuation of Biostatistics I - Statistical methods and experimental designs in biological research. Coverage of parametric and non-parametric correlation, multi-sample interference tests (ANOVA) including one-way, block, nested, and factorial designs; Multiple range (comparison) analyses; Simple linear; non-linear and multiple regressions; ANCOVA. Introduces multiple variable approaches including discriminate, factor and cluster analysis. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1100 and BIOL 5130.
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3.00 Credits
5150. Pharmacology: The Biological Basis of Drug Action. 3 hours. An overview of pharmacology for graduate students, based on principles of drug action. The course emphasizes drugs by class, not specific drugs per se. Course covers general principles, antibiotics and pharmacology of the autonomic, cardiovascular, central nervous and endocrine systems.
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6.00 Credits
5160. Advanced Techniques in Microbiology and Molecular Biology. 6 hours. (0;6) Intensive laboratory exercises in cultivation, analysis and gene transfer in bacterial mutants. Further emphasis on techniques for studying macromolecular and enzyme synthesis, preparation and analysis of plasmid DNA, cloning and gene expression. Prerequisite(s): microbiology, biochemistry or BIOL 3510.
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6.00 Credits
5180. Techniques in Molecular Biology. 6 hours. (1;6) Teaches advanced molecular biology laboratory methodology. Techniques include gene cloning, plasmid purification, restriction analysis, DNA fingerprinting and DNA sequencing. Prerequisite(s): BIOL/BIOC 4570, or BIOL 5340, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
5200. Environmental Health. 3 hours. An introduction to the environmental determinants of health that focuses on health risks of human-mediated changes to the environment, as well as the regulatory framework that directs decision making on environmental issues. Consideration given to health implications of growing populations, available food quantity and quality, loss of habitat and biodiversity, radiation, toxins in the environment, sanitation, solid and hazardous waste disposal and environmental degradation including noise, air and water pollution.
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3.00 Credits
5220. Neuropsychopharmacology. 3 hours. A comprehensive examination of the physiological effects on major psychotrophic drug classes that affect the central nervous system, including the interactions between neurotransmitter systems and physiology; neuroanatomical pathways and behavior; synaptic functions and behavioral disorders.
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1.00 Credits
5221. Experimental Methodologies in Neuropsychopharmacology. 1 hour. Critical examination of scientific methodologies in studying the effectiveness of psychotropic medicine in treating mental disorders and other mental conditions. Students discuss and apply the methodologies to test hypotheses and present research findings reviewed in neuropsychopharmacological literature. Meets with BIOL 4221. Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 5220 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
5250. Advanced Human Physiology. 3 hours. Physiological mechanisms in humans, with emphasis on medical physiology.
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3.00 Credits
5260. Principles of Evolution. 3 hours. Genetic, systematic, ecological, historical and geographical concepts of evolution. Prerequisite(s): consent of department.
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4.00 Credits
5270. Limnology. 4 hours. (2;4;1) Physical, chemical and biological factors that affect productivity in reservoirs, lakes and ponds. Field studies using current limnological methods and instruments. For biologists, chemists, teachers and sanitarians. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours biology or 6 hours biology plus 6 hours of another science.
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