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ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting) 3-3
TCCNS Number: ACCT 2301
2010 (ACCT 2301 or 2401). Accounting Principles I (Financial Accounting). 3 hours. External uses of accounting information; interpretation of accounting data; analysis of financial statements; income and cash flow analysis; nature of assets and liabilities; understanding accounting reporting process. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1100 (may be taken concurrently) ; MATH 1100 (or higher). May not be taken more than twice at UNT. Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
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ACCT 2020 - Accounting Principles II (Managerial Accounting) 3-3
TCCNS Number: ACCT 2302
2020 (2302). Accounting Principles II (Managerial Accounting). 3 hours. A study of the use of accounting information for business decision making. Topics include : cost behavior analysis, cost-volume-profit relationships, and the identification of costs relevant to the decision making process. Students are introduced to various cost system designs, standard costs, variable costing, operational budgeting, and decision making in decentralized businesses. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 with a grade of C or better ; ECON 1100; MATH 1100 (or higher). This course may not be taken more than twice whether at UNT. Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
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ACCT 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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ACCT 3110 - Intermediate Accounting I 3-3
3110. Intermediate Accounting I. 3 hours. An in-depth study of the process of preparing and presenting financial information about an entity for outside users (Part I). Topics vary but typically include: standard setting; the accounting cycle including data accumulation, adjustments and preparation of financial statements; and valuation. There is a focus on the recognition, measurement and disclosure of revenue; inventory and cost of sales; and plant assets. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and 2020 with a grades of C or better ; May not be taken more than twice at UNT. Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a grade of C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
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ACCT 3120 - Intermediate Accounting II 3-3
3120. Intermediate Accounting II. 3 hours. An in-depth study of the process of preparing and presenting financial information about an entity for outside users (Part II). Topics vary but typically include analysis of recognition, measurement and disclosure of: equity investments, financing activities (bonded debt, leases, pensions), income taxes, stockholders’ equity, specialized reporting problems and cash flow. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3110 and ACCT 3405 (3405 may be taken concurrently) ; must have a 2.5 GPA in all ACCT 3000 and ACCT 4000 courses taken at UNT or their equivalent taken at other colleges and universities to take this course. May not be taken more than twice whether at UNT. Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a grade of C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
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ACCT 3270 - COST ACCOUNTING 3-3
3270. Cost Accounting. 3 hours. Accounting in manufacturing operations; cost concepts and classifications; cost accounting cycle; accounting for materials, labor and burden; process cost accounting; budgeting; standard costs; cost reports; direct costing and differential cost analysis. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and 2020 with a grade of C or better ; ECON 1100 and 1110; BCIS 2610; and MATH 1190 or MATH 1710. May not be taken more than twice at UNT. Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a grade of C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
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ACCT 4100 - ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS 3-3
4100. Accounting Systems. 3 hours. Introduction to technology/accounting information systems and their interface with business processes, internal controls, and database management systems. Emphasis on maintaining and auditing system security and integricy development life cycle to the engineering of accounting information systems. Emphasis on auditing system security and integrity. Practical experience with a commercial accounting package and database management software. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 is a Corequisite; must have a 2.5 GPA in all ACCT 3000 and ACCT 4000 courses taken at UNT or their equivalent taken at other colleges and universities to take this course. This course may not be taken more than twice at UNT. Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a grade of C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
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ACCT 4130 - Financial Statement Analysis 3-3
4130. Financial Statement Analysis. 3 hours. Ratio and analysis and interpretation of balance sheet and income statement data. Account classifications and income measurements; company ratios, trends and present position; development of industry standards and status of business indicators as a guide for economic forecasts. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and 2020 with grades of C or better ; ECON 1100 and 1110; BCIS 2610. Not open to accounting majors. May not be taken more than twice at UNT. Students may not retake this course once they have completed (with a C or better) a course for which this is a prerequisite.
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ACCT 4140 - Advanced Accounting Principles 3-3
4140. Advanced Accounting Principles. 3 hours. Problems connected with income determination and equity accounting, and consolidated statements; domestic and foreign branches, and international accounting; statement of affairs; fiduciaries; actuarial science. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 with a grade of C or better. May not be taken more than twice at UNT.
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ACCT 4270 - Advanced Cost Accounting 3-3
4270. Advanced Cost Accounting. 3 hours. Nature, measurement and analysis of accounting data appropriate to managerial decision making, and comprehensive budgeting; statistical cost estimation; cost-volume-profit analysis; gross profit analysis; application of probability to cost control; capital planning. PERT-cost. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3270 with a grade of C or better. May not be taken more than twice at UNT.
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ACCT 4300 - Federal Income Taxation 3-3
4300. Federal Income Taxation. 3 hours. A comprehensive introduction to the U.S. federal income tax system. Emphasizes the taxation of individuals but many topics also apply to business entities. Coverage includes technical tax rules and motivations behind these rules, as well as tax planning opportunities and limitations. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2010 and 2020 with grades of C or better. May not be taken more than twice at UNT.
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ACCT 4350 - Advanced Federal Income Taxation 3-3
3 hours. Introduction to federal taxation of corporations and partnerships, emphasizing the tax compliance and research process. Pre-requisite(s): ACCT 4300 - Federal Income Taxation.
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ACCT 4400 - Auditing Professional Responsibilities 3-3
4400. Auditing Professional Responsibilities. 3 hours. Introduction to auditing and the professional responsibilities of a career in any specialty of the accounting profession. Topics include the legal and ethical responsibilities of accountants; professional auditing standards; the acquisition, evaluation and documentation of audit evidence; reports on the results of the engagement. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 3120 and 4100; BLAW 3430. Must have a 2.5 GPA in all ACCT 3000 and ACCT 4000 courses taken at UNT or their equivalent taken at other colleges and universities to take this course. This course may not be taken more than twice at UNT.
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ACCT 4410 - Auditing Evidence 3-3
4410. Auditing Evidence. 3 hours. The investigation of accounting information. This is an introductory course in all aspects of the investigative process in auditing. Topics include evaluation in internal control, compliance testing, substantive testing, operational audits, statistical sampling and auditing EDP. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 with a grade of C or better; DSCI 3710. May not be taken more than twice at UNT.
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ACCT 4420 - International Accounting 3-3
4420. International Accounting. 3 hours. Integrates the functional areas of accounting and demonstrates how accounting relates to the disciplines in the College of Business Administration core. Cross-functional and global approaches to organizational issues are emphasized. Enhances the ability of students to think critically, and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to compete effectively in the global business world. Topics covered include: multinational strategy, global perspectives in accounting, environmental, social and political influences on accounting, accounting information systems in a multinational enterprise, performance evaluation in a multinational enterprise, and the exploration of timely topical issues such as NAFTA, the European Union, and the globalization of securities markets. Prerequisite(s) : ACCT 4100 with a grade of C or better. This course may not be taken more than twice at UNT or at another college or university.
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ACCT 4800 - Internship 3-3
4800. Internship. 3 hours. Supervised work in a job relative to student’s career objective. Prerequisite(s): student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of the professional program director. May be repeated, but only 3 hours may apply toward degree program credit.
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ACCT 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.
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Accounting - Graduate |
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ACCT 5020 - Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data 3-3
5020. Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data.
3 hours. Provides an understanding of accounting procedures and concepts utilized by management in making decisions. Basic concepts and techniques of accounting; the role of an accounting system in business operations and management; preparation and interpretation of financial reports. This course meets the deficiency requirement in accounting for MBA candidates and may be counted as part of a graduate program in a field other than business administration. Prerequisite(s) : May not be taken for credit if ACCT 2010 and 2020 or the equivalent has been taken and a grade of C or better was earned.
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ACCT 5110 - Fundamentals of Accounting Research 3-3
5110. Fundamentals of Accounting Research. 3 hours. Course objectives include the following: 1) Develop student skills at recognizing accounting problems and isolating relevant issues; 2) Develop student skills to generate documentary support and arguments for an acceptable solution to a complex accounting problem; 3) Ehance student skills in effectively organizing and communicating, in written and oral form, proposed solutions to accounting problems; and 4) Familiarize students with comtemporary accounting practice. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4300, 4400 and acceptance into either the MBA or MS graduate program.
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ACCT 5120 - Using Information Systems in Accounting 3-3
5120. Accounting Analysis and Reports II. 3 hours. This course is designed to enhance a student’s understanding of the role of accounting information systems and their functions in business. Further, students will develop computer skills in applications for all accounting disciplines. Upon completion of the course, students will understand how accounting information systems facilitate the accomplishment of strategic and operational objectives within the organization. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 or permission of instructor.
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ACCT 5130 - Accounting for Management 3-3
5130. Accounting for Management. 3 hours. Designed to provide an understanding of managerial accounting data in making business decisions. Cases, readings and projects are used to examine a wide variety of managerial topics. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5020; ECON 5000; MATH 1190 or 1400; BCIS 5090 (2610, 3610); MSCI 5010 (3700, 3710). For students not seeking a BS or MS with a major in accounting. Prerequisite (s) : ACCT 5020; ECON 5000; MATH 1190 or 1400; DSCI 5010. For students not seeking a BS or MS with a major in accounting.
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ACCT 5150 - The Development of Accounting Theory 3-3
5150. The Development of Accounting Theory. 3 hours. The theory of accounting as it has developed in the economy of the United States. Particular emphasis on concepts, income measurement, valuation of assets, and valuation and measurement of equities. Application of accounting theory to contemporary problems is analyzed by cases and research papers on selected areas. Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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ACCT 5200 - Professional Ethics and Corporate Governance 3-3
5200. Professional Ethics and Corporate Governance. 3 hours. This course will examine professional ethics from both a philosophical and business perspective. Ethical reasoning, moral character and decision making will provide a framework for an examining the importance of ethics in an individual’s personal life and professional career. This course will also explore the concept of corporate governance and the direction business entities are taking in establishing a sound governance framework. The course was designed to meet the ethics requirements of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, as well as the ethics educational needs of the larger business community. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 and admission to the MS in Accounting or MS in Taxation program.
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ACCT 5300 - Federal Taxation of Income 3-3
5300. Federal Taxation of Income. 3 hours. Comprehensive introduction to the U.S. federal income tax system. Emphasizes the taxation of individuals but many topics also apply to business entities. Coverage includes technical tax rules and motivations behind these rules, as well as tax planning opportunities and limitations. This course may not be taken for credit if ACCT 4300 or equivalent has been taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4400 and graduate standing.
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ACCT 5310 - Tax Research and Administrative Procedure 3-3
5310. Tax Research and Administrative Procedure. 3 hours. The objectives of this course are to develop the technical and research skills needed to address contemporary tax issues. Students will learn to identify tax issues, formulate research questions, and develop the research skills needed to address them. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use the major tax services, evaluate the relevant authorities, and communicate their findings in a professionally written research memorandum. This course also familiarizes students with federal tax policies and procedures, and the authorities that govern tax practice by tax professionals. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5300 (4300), 4400, and acceptance into either the MBA or MS graduate program. (MS-Taxation students should enroll in this course at the first opportunity after beginning their graduate coursework.)
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ACCT 5320 - Taxation of Flow-Through Entities 3-3
5320. Taxation of Flow-Through Entities. 3 hours. A comprehensive study of federal income taxation of partnerships, S corporations, fiduciaries and their owners / beneficiaries. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 (may be taken concurrently).
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ACCT 5370 - Family Tax Planning 3-3
5370. Family Tax Planning. 3 hours. A comprehensive study of federal estate and gift taxation, as well as advanced family tax planning issues. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5310 and 5320.
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ACCT 5450 - Seminar in Internal Auditing 3-3
5450. Seminar in Internal Auditing. 3 hours. A study
of the theory and practice of internal auditing. The course examines the difference between internal and external auditing, focusing on such issues as independence, audit scope, reporting and human relations. Specific internal audit topics include operational auditing, audit administration, planning and supervision, and internal audit reporting. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 and 4400.
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ACCT 5470 - Auditing Advanced Theory 3-3
5470. Auditing Advanced Theory. 3 hours.
A conceptual approach to the auditing process, stressing
the interrelations of objectives, standards, techniques and procedures. Current topics, including significant legal cases, are included. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5410; ACCT 5800 is recommended
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Applied Economics - Undergraduate |
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AECO 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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AECO 4080 - Principles of Economic and Community Development 3-3
4080. Principles of Economic and Community Development. 3 hours. Presents a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on the local and regional economic development process. Topics include economic base analysis, industrial targeting and recruitment, tax incentives and economic impact analysis.
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AECO 4090 - The Political Economy of Texas 3-3
4090. The Political Economy of Texas. 3 hours. Interdisciplinary survey of the demographic, political and economic forces influencing Texas’ emergence as a modern industrial state. Topics include Texas’ fiscal and regulatory environments, human capital needs, and relationship with the federal government.
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Applied Gerontology - Undergraduate |
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AGER 2250 - Images of Aging in Film and Literature 3-3
2250. Images of Aging in Film and Literature. 3 hours. Study of attitudes toward aging through depictions of the elderly in English-language films and literary works. A major goal of the course is to replace stereotypical views of the elderly with an understanding of the variety of human experience in the last decades of life. Satisfies the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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AGER 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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AGER 4500 - Long-Term Care Case Management with Older Adults 3-3
4500. Long-Term Care Case Management with Older Adults. 3 hours. This practitioner-oriented course focuses on the foundations of case/care management and the care management process as practiced with impaired elderly clients and their family caregivers. Topics include older client intake and assessment, establishing goals and a plan of care, coordinating and linking services and resources, and managing and monitoring care. Situations commonly encountered with at-risk elders are examined using protocols.
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AGER 4550 - Sociology of Aging 3-3
4550. Sociology of Aging. 3 hours. Twenty-somethings, generation Xers, baby boomersall will be senior citizens sooner or later. Their sex, race/ethnicity and social class will affect their experience of aging. Course explores issues related to successful aging, including what young adults should be doing now to ensure that they have happy, healthy, wealthy and creative golden years. Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1510 or equivalent. (Same as SOCI 4550.)
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AGER 4560 - Minority Aging 3-3
4560. Minority Aging. 3 hours. Introduction to the study of minority elderly in the United States, including their physical and mental health, income security, family relations, and service issues. Course content focuses on African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Native American elders. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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AGER 4750 - Sexuality and Aging 3-3
4750. Sexuality and Aging. 3 hours. One of the most pervasive myths of aging is that older people are non-sexual. This course challenges popular stereotypes and examines sexual attitudes, activity and behavior as people age. In addition to common social beliefs and attitudes that may affect the opportunity for sexual expression among older adults, biological changes and sexual response are explored, as are other aspects of intimacy important to aging individuals.
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AGER 4780 - Aging Programs and Services 3-3
4780. Aging Programs and Services. 3 hours. Introduction to the history of social policy in aging; derivations and directions of public policy, interrelationships of agencies; discussion of selected programs and services for the aged.
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AGER 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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Art - Undergraduate |
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ART 1300 - Art Appreciation for non-art majors 3-3
TCCNS Number: ARTS 1301
1300 (ARTS 1301). Art Appreciation for non-majors. 3 hours. Introduction to basic concepts and vocabularies of the visual arts worldwide, designed to expand aesthetic growth and involvement with the visual world. Satisfies the Creative Arts requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ART 1303 - Survey of Art History I 3-3
TCCNS Number: ARTS 1303
(ARTS 1303) 3 hours. Survey of visual art from Prehistoric to 14th Century. Involves the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and invites critical, creative and innovative communication about works of art. Satisfies the Creative Arts requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ART 1304 - Survey of Art History II 3-3
TCCNS Number: ARTS 1304
(ARTS 1304) 3 hours. Survey of visual art from the 14th Century to the 21st Century. Involves the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and invites critical, creative and innovative communication about works of art. Satisfies the Creative Arts requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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ART 1305 - Digital Manipulated Photography 1-1
1305. Digital Manipulated Photography. 1 hour. Introduction to basic concepts and vocabularies of digitally manipulated photography, designed to expand aesthetic growth and involvement with the visual world.
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ART 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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Art Education and Art History - Undergraduate |
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AEAH 1750 - Visual Arts Integration 1-1
1 hour (0;2). An exploration of planning for meaningful visual art integration within early childhood and elementary education, experimentation with a variety of media and processes, along with an appreciation of a variety of art forms. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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AEAH 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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AEAH 3750 - Children and Art 3-3
3750. Children and Art. 3 hours. (2;4) An exploration of the elements and principles of art; experimentation with a variety of art media as related to the theories of creative development and an appreciation of a variety of visual art forms. Concurrent enrollment in lecture/lab component required. Satisfies fine arts elective for elementary education majors. Prerequisite(s) : Open to all majors outside of CVAD and IADS majors only.
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Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education - Undergraduate |
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EDBE 3470 - Foundations of Bilingual and English as Second Language Education 3-3
3470. Foundations of Bilingual and English as Second Language Education. 3 hours. Examination of philosophies and theoretical underpinnings of bilingual and ESL education, including a review of historical antecedents of bilingual education and evolution of federal and state language policies governing the education of language-minority children. Required for students seeking EC-6 certification with specialization in bilingual or ESL education and for all students seeking 4-8 certification. May be taken concurrently with EDBE 3480.
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EDBE 3480 - Bilingualism and Multiculturism for English Language Learning : Issues and Perspectives 3-3
3480. Bilingualism and Multiculturism for English Language Learning : Issues and Perspectives. 3 hours. Study of the bilingual / ESL learner; perspectives on multiculturism; discussions of cognitive, social and affective factors impacting second language development; insights into education in a pluralistic society. Three lecture hours a week. Required for students seeking EC-6 certification with specialization in bilingual or ESL education and for all students seeking 4-8 certification. May be taken concurrently with EDBE 3470.
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EDBE 4470 - Curriculum and Assessment for Bilingual/ESL Education 3-3
4470. Curriculum and Assessment for Bilingual/ESL Education. 3 hours. Examination of the organization of curriculum for second language learners with special focus on testing and evaluation procedures appropriate for bilingual and ESL classrooms; study of formal and informal assessment of language proficiency for instructional purposes and use of standardized achievement tests. Three lecture hours a week. Course required for students in grades EC-4 or 4-8 generalist certification with specialization in bilingual or ESL education. Prerequisite(s): EDBE 3470 and EDBE 3480. Admission to Teacher Education or permission of department. May be taken concurrently with EDBE 4490.
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EDBE 4480 - Bilingual Approaches to Content-Based Learning 3-3
4480. Bilingual Approaches to Content-Based Learning. 3 hours. Study of appropriate first language usage in bilingual classrooms, focusing on different core curriculum areas, methods and materials and review of language distribution strategies. Focus on responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques and instructional strategies that actively involve students in the learning process. Required for students seeking EC-6 certification with specialization in bilingual education. Requires 10 hours of field experience in a bilingual education classroom. Language of instruction is Spanish. Placement through departmental Spanish proficiency exam. Prerequisite(s): EDBE 3470 and EDBE 3480, admission to Teacher Education or consent of department.
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EDBE 4490 - Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources 3-3
4490. Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources. 3 hours. Study of methods and techniques of teaching English as a second language in elementary and secondary schools; language development techniques and materials for students at different levels of English proficiency. The course focuses on helping students to develop strategies (consistent with state standards for language and content learning) that can improve the English language proficiency and grade level subject matter knowledge of English language learners. Three lecture hours a week. Required for students seeking grades EC-6 generalist certification with specialization in bilingual or ESL education or 4-8 certification with mathematics/ESL, science/ESL, social studies/ESL or reading/LA/ESL or special education. Requires 10 hours of field experiences. Prerequisite(s): EDBE 3470 and LING 4030, and admission to Teacher Education or consent of department. May be taken concurrently with EDBE 4470.
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EDBE 4900 - Special Problems 1-3
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education - Graduate |
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EDBE 5560 - Fundamentals of Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education in EC-12 3-3
5560. Fundamentals of Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education in EC-12. 3 hours. Examination of historical and legal aspects of bilingual and English as a second language education in EC-12 settings, including program models for the education of English language learners; also, an overview of theories of second language learning and their implications for practice in schools. A minimum of 10 hours of observations are required. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Department.
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EDBE 5570 - Assessing Language & Content Learning in EC-12 Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education 3-3
5570. Assessing Language and Content Learning in EC-12 Bilingual and English as a Second Language Education. 3 hours. Examination of issues related to assessment of language proficiency and cognitive abilites of EC-12 English language learners, including the importance of appropriate diagnostic testing to the teaching and learning process; also, a review of potential cultural bias in EC-12 assessment; procedures for assessing eligibility of EC-12 students for special language programs. Prerequisite(s): EDBE 5560 or Consent of Department.
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EDBE 5580 - Bilingual Content Instruction 3-3
5580. Bilingual Content Instruction. 3 hours. Study of curriculum, materials and pedagogy applicable to bilingual classrooms. Attention is given to the integrated teaching of mathematics and the social and natural sciences in bilingual classrooms, emphasizing research-based methods that use the learner’s first language for content instruction.This course is taught in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): EDBE 5560 or Consent of Department. Designed for bilingual, post-baccalaureate teacher certification students.
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EDBE 5582 - ESL Content Instruction 3-3
5582. ESL Content Instruction. 3 hours. Study of subject-specific instructional methods, approaches, and materials to teach mathematics, science, English language arts and social studies to students for whom English is a second language. Thirty (30) hours of field experiences in ESL classrooms are required for students seeking certification in ESL education. Prerequisite(s) : EDBE 5560 or consent of department.
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EDBE 5590 - Pedagogy of English as Second Language for EC-12 Classrooms 3-3
5590. Pedagogy of English as Second Language for EC-12 Classrooms. 3 hours. Examination of appropriate procedures and materials for academic content instruction and language development for English Language Learners (ELLs). Topics to be explored include structured and unstructured tecniques for teaching ELLs, the relationship between oral language development and literacy skills, the development of literacy skills in English for students who are not literate in the first language and methods for effective sheltered English instruction. Emphasis placed on inclusion of all learners. Prerequisite(s): LING 5060 Second Language Acquisition; EDBE 5560 Fundamentals of Bilingual and ESL Education or Consent of Department.
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EDBE 5600 - Sociocultural Foundations of Bilingual and ESL Education 3-3
5600. Sociocultural Foundations of Bilingual and ESL Education. 3 hours. Study of sociolinguistic and sociocultural theory and methodology, with special emphasis on their applicability to linguistically and culturally diverse educational contexts and communities.
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EDBE 5650 - Academic Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom 3-3
5650. Academic Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom . 3 hours. Focus on the use of academic Spanish in bilingual classrooms, including Spanish writing conventions, genres, and grammar. Attention is given to Spanish language systems and applications as well as to classroom pedagogy. This course is taught in Spanish.
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EDBE 5660 - English Language Acquisition by Spanish Speakers : Theories and Methods 3-3
5660. English Language Acquisition by Spanish Speakers : Theories and Methods. 3 hours. Considering that many ELLs have a Spanish speaking background, this class will focus on the identification and explanation of
the nature and origin of different types of errors as well as on an overview of their English second language acquisition process. Practical analysis of oral and written English samples will be given as well as an overview of methods and strategies to help error correction. During the course, students will also acquire the most common Spanish phrases and vocabulary used in the classroom setting. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to graduate school.
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Biological Sciences - Undergraduate |
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BIOL 1082 - Biology for Educators 3-3
1082. Biology for Educators. 3 hours (3;3). Develop a meaningful and functional command of key biological concepts; an understanding of the interrelationships among all living things; and a correlation between what pre-service teachers are required to learn and what they will be required to teach. Includes laboratory. Biology 1082 is a general biology course with laboratory designated for elementary and middle school education majors for seeking teacher certification. Note: this course may not be used to satisfy the laboratory science requirement for majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Life and Physical Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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BIOL 1132 - Environmental Science 3-3
1132 (2406). Environmental Science. 3 hours (3;2). Interdisciplinary approach to understanding basic concepts in environmental science including critical scientific thought, biodiversity, resource management, pollution, global climate change, resource consumption and population growth. Emphasis on how these concepts affect and are affected by human society. Includes laboratory. May not be counted towards a major or minor in biology. Satisfies a portion of the Life and Physical Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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BIOL 1300 - Biology for Non Majors 3-3
TCCNS Number: BIOL 1308
3 hours. Introduction to the science of biology including: the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs, cellular processes, cell division, principles of inheritance, evolution, the diversity of life, and ecology. Includes a laboratory component.
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BIOL 1710 - Biology for Science Majors I 3-3
TCCNS Number: BIOL 1306
1710 (1306). Biology for Science Majors I. 3 hours. (3;0;1) An integrated approach to cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on biological chemistry, cell structure and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and evolutionary biology. Prerequisite(s): Course should be taken concurrently with BIOL 1730. For students preparing for advanced study in the biological sciences. Satisfies a portion of the Life and Physical Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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BIOL 1720 - Biology for Science Majors II 3-3
TCCNS Number: BIOL 1307
1720 (1307). Biology for Science Majors II. 3 hours. An integrated approach to the anatomical, physiological and functional aspects of nutrition, gas exchange, transport, reproduction, development, regulation, response and ecology of microorganisms, plants and animals. Required of all biology majors. Prerequisite(s): Course should be taken concurrently with BIOL 1740. For students preparing for advanced study in the biological sciences. Satisfies a portion of the Life and Physical Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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BIOL 1730 - Biology for Science Majors I Laboratory 1-1
TCCNS Number: BIOL 1106
1730 (1106). Biology for Science Majors I Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory techniques for BIOL 1710. Prerequisite(s): Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1710. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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BIOL 1740 - Biology for Science Majors II Laboratory 1-1
TCCNS Number: BIOL 1107
1740 (1107). Biology for Science Majors II Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;3) Laboratory techniques for BIOL 1720. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710/1730 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1720. Satisfies a portion of the Component Area Option requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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BIOL 2041 - Microbiology 3-3
TCCNS Number: BIOL 2321
2041. Microbiology. 3 hours. Survey of the microbial world; classification, ecology, morphology and physiology of eukaryotic and prokaryotic mircroorganisms. Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 1710/1730 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2042 and CHEM 1420.
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BIOL 2042 - Microbiology Laboratory 1-1
TCCNS Number: BIOL 2121
2042. Microbiology Laboratory. 1 hour (0;4). Laboratory techniques in general microbiology. Survey of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Culture, staining, and identification of bacteria. Prerequisite(s) : Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2041 and CHEM 1420.
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BIOL 2140 - Principles of Ecology 3-3
2140. Principles of Ecology. 3 hours. Ecological and evolutionary approach to understanding distribution, abundance, dispersion and form-function diversity of organisms. Focus on organisms, their physiological and life history adaptations, and populations. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710/1730 and 1720/1740 or equivalent.
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BIOL 2301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3-3
TCCNS Number: BIOL 2301
2301 (2301). Human Anatomy and Physiology I. 3 hours. Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including biological chemistry, cell morphology, membrane and tissue physiology, musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. For kinesiology, dance majors and allied health students. May be used to complete a portion of the Natural Sciences requirements of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s) : Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2311.
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BIOL 2302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3-3
TCCNS Number: BIOL 2302
2302 (2302). Human Anatomy and Physiology II. 3 hours. Functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive systems. For kinesiology, dance majors and allied health students. May be used to complete a portion of the Natural Sciences requirements of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 2301/2311 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2312.
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BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1-1
TCCNS Number: BIOL 2101
2311 (2101). Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory. 1 hour. Laboratory studies examiningthe functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including cell morphology, tissue histology, musculoskeletal anatomy and nervous system anatomy. For kinesiology, dance majors and allied health students. May be used to complete a portion of the Natural Sciences requirements of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s) : Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2301.
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BIOL 2312 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1-1
TCCNS Number: BIOL 2102
2312 (2102). Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory. 1 hour. Laboratory studies examining the functional anatomy and physiology of the human body including the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary and reproductive systems. For kinesiology, dance majors and allied health students. May be used to complete a portion of the Natural Sciences requirements of the University Core Curriculum. Prerequisite(s) : Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2302.
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BIOL 2900 - Special Problems 1-3
2900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each. Individual readings and laboratory research projects in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 3090 - Mentored Undergraduate Research 3-3
3 hours. Introduction to research methods for undergraduates including proposal preparation, literature review, independent mentored study and investigation with appropriate methodology, and scientific dissemination of results. Prerequisites : Consent of instructor.
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BIOL 3310 - Principles of Human Nutrition 3-3
3 hours. Principles of human nutrition including digestion and absorption of macronutrients, role of vitamins and minerals, energy metabolism, nutrition assessment, diet planning, food safety and life span nutrition. Emphasis on food choices that promote health and prevent diet-related diseases. Pre-requisite(s): either BIOL 1710 or 1720; or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 3331 - Biomedical Criminalistics 3-3
3331. Biomedical Criminalistics. 3 hours. Survey of the various forensic sciences with emphasis on direct examinatio of human remains and directly related biological evidence; e.g. anthropologhy, pathology, odontology. Students learn how cases arise; i.e. how remains are located, recovered, and processed. Supporting biological, clinical, and physical sciences will also be covered; e.g. toxicology, entomology, DNA science, forensic geology/palynology, and remote sensing. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1710 or 1720.
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BIOL 3451 - Genetics 3-3
3451. Genetics. 3 hours. Genetic structure and inheritance in viruses, bacteria and higher organisms with emphasis on gene biochemistry, Mendelian genetics and population genetics. Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 1710 / 1730 or BIOL 1711 / 1733 ; BIOL 1720 / 1740 or BIOL 1722 / 1744 ; BIOL 2041 / 2042 or BIOL 2140 or BIOL 2241 or BIOL 2251 or BIOL 2302 / 2312 ; or consent of department.
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BIOL 3452 - Genetics Laboratory 1-1
3452. Genetics Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;4) Laboratory studies examining classical transmission genetics and modern molecular genetics. Heavy emphasis on experimental crosses and application of molecular genetics. Prerequisite(s): credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3451.
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BIOL 3510 - Cell Biology 3-3
3510. Cell Biology. 3 hours. Structure and function of animal and plant cells with emphasis on cell membranes, cytoplasmic organelles and the nucleus. Prerequisite(s): 8 hours of organic chemistry or equivalent. Admission to the biology/biochemistry major or consent of department. Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 1710 / 1730 or BIOL 1711 / 1733 ; BIOL 1720 / 1740 or BIOL 1722 / 1744 ; BIOL 2041 / 2042 or BIOL 2140 or BIOL 2241 or BIOL 2251 or BIOL 2302 / 2312 ; completion of CHEM 2370 or 3601 (concurrent enrollment in CHEM 2380 strongly encouraged) ; or consent of department.
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BIOL 3520 - Cell Biology Laboratory 1-1
3520. Cell Biology Laboratory. 1 hour. (0;2.5) Laboratory studies emphasizing the isolation and characterization of subcellular organelles. Prerequisite(s): credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3510.
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BIOL 4080 - Radiation Safety 1-1
4080. Radiation Safety. 1 hour. (1;0) Radiation sources, interaction of radiation with matter and human tissues, radiation measurement and dosage, instrumentation, regulations and practical safety procedures. Meets state training requirements for use of radioactive isotopes or radiation producing equipment. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of biology, chemistry, or physics, or combination of the three. May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5080. (Same as BIOL 5080.)
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BIOL 4120 - Environmental Chemistry 3-3
4120. Environmental Chemistry. 3 hours. Presents a scientific overview of environmental contaminants, their occurance, sources and impact on humans and the environment. May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5120. Cross-listed with BIOL 5120. Prerequisite(s) : CHEM 1410 / 1430 ; CHEM 1420 / 1440 ; or consent of department. May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5120.
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BIOL 4220 - Neuropsychopharmacology 3-3
4220. Neuropsychopharmacology. 3 hours. Comprehensive examination of the physiological effects of major psychotropic 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. Open to all majors. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5220.
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BIOL 4240 - Forensic Microscopy 3-3
4240. Forensic Microscopy. 3 hours (2;4). Introduction to microscopic analysis with emphasis on the fundamentals necessary for identification and characterization of trace evidence materials such as glass, hair, fibers, explosives, soil, paint and biological samples. Prerequiste(s): Successful completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours; 8 hours organic chemistry; CJUS 3330; BIOL 3331, 3451/3452 and admission to Biomedical Criminalistics Certificate or consent of department.
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BIOL 4250 - Pharmacology: 3-3
4250. Pharmacology: Biological Basis of Drug Action. 3 hours. An overview of pharmacology based on principles of drug action; emphasis on drugs by class, and not specific drugs per se. General principles, antibiotics and pharmacology of the autonomic, cardiovascular, central nervous and endocrine systems. Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 1710 / 1730 or BIOL 1711 / 1733 ; BIOL 1720 / 1740 or BIOL 1722 / 1744 ; BIOL 2041 / 2042 or BIOL 2140 or BIOL 2241 or BIOL 2251 or BIOL 2302 / 2312 ; or consent of department.. May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5150.
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BIOL 4260 - Principles of Evolution 3-3
4260. Principles of Evolution. 3 hours. Population genetics; ecological, geographical and historical concepts of evolution. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3350 or 3451/3452, or equivalent. May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5260.
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BIOL 4330 - Developmental Biology 3-3
4330. Developmental Biology. 3 hours. Mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals at the molecular, cellular, and genetic levels. Areas of particular emphasis include transcriptional control mechanisms, embryonic patterning, cell-cell interactions, growth factors and signal transduction, and regulatory hierarchies. Coverage also includes the roles that environmental factors play in development, the medical applications of our knowledge of development, and the roles that development plays in evolution. Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 1710 / 1730 or BIOL 1711 / 1733 ; BIOL 1720 / 1740 or BIOL 1722 / 1744 ; BIOL 2041 / 2042 or BIOL 2140 or BIOL 2241 or BIOL 2251 or BIOL 2302 / 2312 ; or consent of department. May not be repeated at the graduate level as BIOL 5330. Cross-listed with BIOL 5330
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BIOL 4370 - General Toxicology 3-3
4370. General Toxicology. 3 hours. Introduction to the basic principles of toxicology. Focus on absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of toxicants, target organ toxicity, mechanisms of toxic action, carcinogenisis and risk assessment. Cross-listed with BIOL 5370. Prerequisite(s) BIOL 1710 / 1730 or BIOL 1711 / 1733 ; BIOL 1720 / 1740 or BIOL 1722 / 1744 ; BIOL 2041 / 2042 or BIOL 2140 or BIOL 2241 or BIOL 2251 or BIOL 2302 / 2312 ; CHEM 1410 / 1430 ; CHEM 1420 / 1440 ; or consent of department.
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BIOL 4570 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene 3-3
4570. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Gene. 3 hours. Mechanisms and regulation of genetic expression, chromosome replication, mutagenesis and DNA repair, and gene cloning in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. May not be used to satisfy minor requirements in chemistry. Prerequisite(s): at least one of the following: BIOL 3451/3452, 3510/3520 or BIOC 4540. (Same as BIOC 4570.)
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BIOL 4590 - Forensic Molecular Biology Laboratory 3-3
4590. Forensic Molecular Biology Laboratory. 3 hours (2;6). Experiments in evidence processing and forensic DNA analysis. Lectures and exercises include DNA extraction techniques, DNA quantification, PCR amplification of polymorphic nuclear and mtDNA loci and fragment analysis utilizing capillary electrophoresis. Prerequisite(s) : BIOL / BIOC 4570 or equivalent.
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BIOL 4700 - Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction 3-3
4700. Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction. 3 hours. (2;4) Techiniques used to solve and address scientific inquiry. Design of experiments. Use of statistics to interpret experimental results and measure sampling errors. Ethical treatment of human subjects. Laboratory safety. Mathematical modeling of scientific phenomena. Oral and written presenation of scientific work. Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of biology, completion of freshman and sophomore science courses required for certification, and consent of department. EDSE 3500 and EDSE 4000 are highly recommended. Students seeking secondary certification in mathematics or computer science who have completed the other science requirements of their majors also may enroll. Does not count as an elective toward a major or minor in biology except for students seeking teacher certification. (Same as CHEM 4700 and PHYS 4700.) May not be repeated at graduate level as BIOL 5700.
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BIOL 4930 - Special Problems 1-3
4930. Special Problems. 1-3 hours. Individual study. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing and approval of supervising faculty member and/or consent of department.
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BIOL 5090 - Animal Behavior 3-3
3 hours. Comparative study of animal behavior including its genetic basis, expression through neurophysiological mechanisms, functions in the environment and adaptive role during evolutionary history. Prerequisite(s) : Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 5170 - Evolutionary Ecology 3-3
3 hours. Principles that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms from an evolutionary perspective, including evolutionary genetics and speciation, and the theory of natural selection in population ecology, interactions between populations, and applied biogeography. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to M. Ed. program or consent of instructor.
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BIOL 5240 - Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology 3-3
5240. Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology. 3 hours. The concepts and techniques of molecular biology are the foundation for the studies of all aspects of modern biology. A basic understanding of molecular biology is essential for teaching current college level biology courses as well as preparation for the advanced study of a wide range of biological sciences. In this course, students will be exposed to the theoretical concepts and experimental techniques of molecular biology. Topics include genetic analysis of gene structure, regulation of gene expression and principles of molecular biology techniques (gene cloning, plasmid purification, restriction enzyme analysis, and DNA sequencing). Prerequisite(s) : A minimum of 21 credits of approved biology course work.
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BIOL 5315 - Teaching Secondary Biology for Dual Credit 3-3
5315. Teaching Secondary Biology for Dual Credit. 3 hours. This course focuses on pedagogy and practice of secondary biology teaching, including course planning and course syllabus, the preparation and mechanics of lectures, assessments and laboratories, the understanding and incorporation of current biological research and literature and a review of the undergraduate biology curriculum. Prerequisite(s) : Admission to M.Ed. program or consent of instructor.
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