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Biological Sciences (BIOS) Courses

503 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (6)
Comparative study of the anatomy of vertebrates. Structure, function, and evolution of the vertebrate body forms and organ systems are compared. Extensive lab work covers each of the major classes of vertebrates. 3 lec, 6 lab.
Reilly; W, Sp; Y.

505 Quantitative Approaches in Comparative Biology (6)
Quantitative methodologies and analytical techniques used in modern comparative biology are explored through lectures, technical demonstrations, and by using the techniques to collect, analyze, and present data. 3 lec, 6 lab.
Reilly; W; Y.

506 Vertebrate Embryology (6)
Prereq: 300 or 303. Development from gametogenesis to organogenesis in representative vertebrate types with lab emphasis given to chick and pig. 4 lec, 4 lab.
Ross; W, Sp; Y.

507 Developmental Biology (4)
Mechanisms of animal development at tissue, cellular, and molecular levels of organization, with emphasis on experimental approaches. 4 lec.
Luckenbill; Sp; D.

508 Histology (6)
Prereq: 303. Cells, tissues, and organ systems with regard to their morphological and physiological properties. 4 lec, 4 lab.
Palmer; W; Y.

509 Neurobiology I (4)
Prereq: 448. Introduction to sensory and motor systems in vertebrate brains. How molecules, cells, and circuits of nervous systems give rise to sensation (vision, hearing, etc.) and basic behaviors (locomotion, eye-hand coordination, etc.).
Rowe, Peterson; F; A.

510 Neurobiology II (4)
Prereq: 509. Neural basis of higher-order processes in vertebrates: learning, memory, and intelligence; homeostasis, motivation, and emotion; social and reproductive behavior.
Peterson, Rowe; W; A.

511 Methods in Computational Neuroscience (4)
Prereq: 512 recommended. Lecture, discussion, and computer lab. Introduction to mathematical and computational techniques for modeling single neurons and networks of neurons. Cable theory; Rall's model; compartmental models; introduction to available software for simulating neurons and networks of neurons; modeling of action potentials, Hodkin-Huxley equations, synaptic conductances, and voltage-dependent conductances; Hebbian synapses; synaptic modification rules; quantal analysis; neural networks. Students are expected to complete simulation project using one of the available software packages. 4 lec, lab arr.
Holmes; W; Y.

512 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology (4)
Intended for students interested in neuroscience. Introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of the functioning of the nervous system. Topics to be covered include morphology, excitable properties of neurons, mathematical modeling, synaptic function, cell biology, and neuronal development. 4 lec.
Colvin; W; Y.

520 Animal Locomotion (4)
Prereq: 303. Describes basic mechanical, behavioral, and ecological aspects of animal locomotion. Some background in anatomy and basic physics (vectors, levers) is recommended.
Biknevicius; Sp; A.

525 Evolutionary Genetics (4)
Basic concepts of population genetics (mutation, gene flow, natural selection, genetic drift). Rates, patterns, and processes of molecular evolution at the population and species level. 4 lec.
White; F; A.

529 Marine Biology (5)
Biological processes in marine and estuarine habitats, and adaptations for life at sea; emphasis on environmental variables affecting distribution, abundance, and dynamics of marine plants and animals. Includes five-day field trip (estimated cost $100 per student) to temperate marine environment late in quarter; limited to 20 students. 5 lec, field trip.
Hummon; Sp; Y.

530 Invertebrate Biology (6)
Structure, function, and systematic and ecological relationships among full range of phyla. Project or paper required. 4 lec, 4 lab.
Hummon; W; Y.

531 Limnology (5)
Physical, chemical, and biological processes in lakes (analogous to those of oceanography), with emphasis on the analysis of data; distribution, abundance, and dynamics of plant and animal populations; structure, organization, and productivity of communities. Lab covers both standing and running freshwater habitats, with emphasis on acid mine pollution. 4 lec, 3 lab.
Hummon; Sp; A.

534 Biology of Spiders (5)
Morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and classification of spiders. Lab emphasizes taxonomic studies. 3 lec, 4 lab.
Rovner; W; Y.

535 Entomology (6)
Overview of insect biology. Lecture: insect morphology, physiology, behavior, systematics, evolution, and ecology. Lab: emphasis on insect collection and identification. 4 lec, 4 lab.
Romoser; Sp; Y.

541 Parasitology (6)
Etiology of human parasites, their transmission, diagnosis, and prevention. 3 lec, 6 lab.
Heck; Sp; Y.

542 Principles of Physiology I (3)
Function of animal cells and organs emphasizing the physical and chemical principles underlying physiological processes. Focus on membrane properties of excitable and nonexcitable cells, chemical messengers and regulators, fluid balance, and nutrient balance. 3 lec.
Staff; F, W; Y.

543 Principles of Physiology II (3)
Physiological processes underlying locomotion, sensation, behavior, circulation, gas exchange, and temperature relations. 3 lec.
Staff; W, Sp; Y.

544 Tropical Disease Biology (4)
This team-taught lecture/seminar course is designed to provide an overview of the nature, impact, and management of tropical diseases on our planet and take a holistic approach in the examination of tropical diseases as systems. 4 lec.
Staff; W; Y.

545 Physiology of Exercise (4)
Fundamental concepts and application of organ systems' responses to exercise: special reference to skeletal muscle metabolism, energy expenditure, cardiorespiratory regulation, and training and environmental adaptations. 4 lec. (Same as PESS 514).
Hagerman; F, Sp; Y.

546 Physiology of Exercise Laboratory (3)
Prereq: required for those enrolled in 545. Lab experiences designed to complement 545. 6 lab.
Gilders, Murray; F, Sp; Y.

548 Cell Physiology (4)
Selected topics and current issues in cell function.
Staff; F; Y.

549 Cell Physiology Laboratory (3)
Prereq: 548. Lab experiments designed to illustrate experimental bases of principles of cell chemistry and physiology. 6 lab.
Staff; Sp; D.

550 Principles of Endocrinology (4)
Prereq: 542 and 543 or 560 or 548 recommended. Endocrine control of mammalian homeostasis and metabolism. 4 lec.
Loucks, Portanova; W; Y.

552 Reproductive Physiology (3)
Prereq: 550 recommended. Reproductive physiology, development, maturation, reproductive cycles, gametogenesis, fertilization, implantation, pregnancy, lactation, and environment and behavior. Emphasis on mammals.
Murray; Sp; Y.

554 Principles of Physiology I Laboratory (2)
Prereq: 542 or concurrent. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the experimental basis of principles covered in 542. 4 lab.
Chamberlin; F; Y.

555 Principles of Physiology II Laboratory (2)
Prereq: 543 or concurrent. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the experimental basis of principles covered in 543. 4 lab.
Chamberlin; W; Y.

557 Animal Systematics (4)
Principles and methods of systematic zoology. Numerical methods and hypotheticodeductive reasoning applied to study of organismic diversity (taxonomy) and geographic distribution (biogeography). Use of computer stressed. 3 lec, 2 hr disc., and computer work.
Moody; F; A.

560 Animal Physiology (4)
Principles of animal physiology with emphasis on comparative, regulatory, and adaptive aspects of neuromuscular and neuroendocrine regulation, circulation, excretion, and osmotic and temperature regulatory mechanisms. 4 lec.
Staff; Sp; Y.

561 Animal Physiology Lab (3)
Prereq: 560. Lab exercises designed to illustrate experimental basis of principles covered in 560. 6 lab.
Staff; Sp; Y.

563 Cell Chemistry (4)
Chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Principles of enzyme activity and kinetics; metabolic pathways and regulations. 4 lec.
Staff, Wince; F; Y.

566 Neurophysiology (4)
Basic aspects of cellular neurobiology; overall introduction to neurophysiology using an evolutionary approach to study excitable cells, from simple to complex nervous systems. 4 lec, student seminars.
Costello; W; D.

567 Neurophysiology Laboratory (2)
Prereq: 566 or concurrent. Lab sessions using advanced techniques in neurophysiology to illustrate lecture topics in 566. Training in manufacture and use of intra- and extracellular electrodes. 4 lab. Costello; W; D.

568 Ichthyology (4)
Lecture course emphasizing aspects of biology of major families of freshwater and marine fishes. Topics include morphology, physiology, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, behavior, and zoogeography.
Eastman; Sp; A.

571 Ornithology (5)
Bird biology, including discussions on anatomy, physiology, conservation biology, life histories, and role of ornithology in current ecological and evolutionary theory. Research paper required. 4 lec, 3 lab, field.
Miles; F; Y.

572 Herpetology (5)
Biology of amphibians and reptiles. Lectures emphasize anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, taxonomy, and geography. Labs and field trips emphasize species of Ohio and families of the U.S. 3 lec, 4 lab, field.
Moody; Sp; Y.

573 Animal Behavior (5)
Ecological, physiological, and developmental aspects of animal behavior, interpreted from the perspective of evolutionary biology. 5 lec.
Rovner; W; Y.

574 Mammalogy (6)
Mammals; their origin, evolution and adaptations, geographical distribution, ecology and systematics. Emphasis on local fauna. Field project required. 4 lec, 4 lab, field.
Svendsen; F; Y.

575 Sociobiology (3)
Current understanding of how and why animal social behavior evolved, including spacing, mating, and parental behavior of solitary as well as social animals. Research paper required. Lectures, reading, and reports. 3 lec.
Svendsen; Sp; A.

576 Evolution and the Challenge of Creationism (4)
Examination of two ways of knowing-science and religion-as exemplified in controversy on evolution and creationism. Claims and evidence for evolution and special creation, issues and strategies of conflict, arenas of confrontation, and implications of outcomes for both science and religion discussed. 4 lec/disc.
Hummon; W; Y.

577 Population Ecology (4)
Major theories and concepts in population and evolutionary ecology. Emphasis on theoretical, field, and experimental studies pertaining to growth and regulation of populations; population interactions, including predation and competition, distribution and abundance, and life history theories. 4 lec.
Miles; W; A.

578 Community Ecology (4)
Prereq: 577 or equiv. Provides a theoretical and empirical examination of the description, structure, and organization of communities. Emphasis on mathematical models that describe the biotic processes that mold community structure. Further consideration of null models in ecology and historical effects. 4 lec.
Miles; W; A.

579 Evolution (4)
Prereq: 325. Current concepts of evolutionary processes; sources of variation, agents of change, natural selection and adaptation, speciation, and macroevolution. 4 lec.
Svendsen; W; Y.

580 Biological Research Methods (2-4)
Graduate faculty; F, W, Sp; Y.

587 Physiological Laboratory Apprenticeship (6, max 12)
In-depth introduction to contemporary lab techniques, lab operation, and research methodology in selected areas of physiology and pharmacology. Lab apprenticeships form two-quarter sequence which requires enrollment for six credits each quarter.
Staff; W, Sp; Y.

653 Current Topics in Biological Transport (3)
Advanced lecture-seminar. Critical study of literature and research methods pertaining to physiology of biological transport.
Staff; F; A.

654 Physiology of Work and Fatigue (3)
Seminar using current literature as basis for detailed discussion of contemporary facts and theories concerning influence of acute and chronic exercise upon physiological processes in mammals. Major areas include skeletal muscle, cardiovascular, endocrine, neuromuscular, and respiratory physiology.
Loucks; S; Y.

655 Cardiovascular Physiology (3)
Advanced lecture-seminar course. Hemodynamics, normal physiology of heart and vascular system, and control of cardiovascular function. 3 lec.
Henley; W; A.

656 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (4)
Prereq: 545 or PESS 514. Advanced concepts and methodologies for research in the endocrinology of exercise, cardiovascular and muscle physiology, and human performance assessment and training.
Staff; S; Y.

670 Biostatistics I (5)
Application of univariate statistics to biology. Descriptive statistics, distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, linear regression, correlation, and analysis of frequencies. 4 lec and arr.
Svendsen; W; Y.

680B Techniques in Electron Microscopy (6)
Principles and methods for preparation of biological specimens for ultrastructural analysis and research, and some associated techniques. Instruction in microscope operation and maintenance and darkroom techniques. Lab project and paper required. Arr.
Hikida; W; Y.

682 Advanced Topics (1-3)
Specialized topics not otherwise available to advanced students.
Graduate faculty; F, W, Sp; Y.

683 Colloquium in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution (1)
Forum for presentation of original research, literature reviews, and discussions of contemporary issues in ecology, behavior, and evolution. Annual participation is required of all graduate students enrolled in the section of Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution. Presentation and discussion.
Staff; W, Sp; Y.

685 Research in Zoology (1-15)
Unspecified research, not directly applicable to thesis.
Graduate faculty; F, W, Sp, Su; Y.

695 Master's Thesis (1-15)
Research directly applicable to thesis.
Graduate faculty; F, W, Sp, Su; Y.

700 Seminar in Conservation Biology (2)
Current research topics in conservation biology. Different aspects of conservation biology are covered each term with the topics chosen based on current issues related to the threats to biological diversity. Faculty and student discussion. 2 lec.
Staff; W; Y.

710 Advances in Signal Transduction (5)
Prereq: CHEM 592. Covers the concepts of and recent advances in biochemistry and molecular biology of inter- and intracellular signal transduction. 4 lec.
Akbar; F; Y.

730A Insect Biology (1-2, max 6)
Advanced topics in entomology.
Romoser; D.

750A Muscle Biology (1-5)
Topics in muscle structure, function, development, disease, and relationship with nervous system. Different aspects of muscle biology covered each term, and topics chosen on basis of need or requests of interested students.
Hikida; D.

750C Neurobiology Seminar (1-4)
Current research topics in neurobiology of vertebrates and invertebrates with emphasis on cellular and molecular mechanisms. Faculty and student discussion.
Costello, Luckenbill; W-Y; Sp-A.

770B Theoretical Ecology (14)
Examination of ecological problems from theoretical and mathematical standpoint.
Hummon, Svendsen; W; D.

770F Aquatic Ecosystems (1-2, max 6)
Critical study of literature and research methods pertaining to nonpolluted and polluted ecosystems. Arr.
Hummon; W; D.

770G Ecology of Benthic Micrometazoa (1-2, max 6)
Critical study of literature and research methods pertaining to meiofauna (interstitial fauna, psammon) of aquatic and soil ecosystems. Arr.
Hummon; W; D.

780 Neurophysiological Techniques (6)
Intensive examination of electrophysiological techniques employed in neurophysiological research. Emphasis on microelectrode recording methods.
DiCaprio; Sp; D.

870 Biostatistics II (5)
Application of multivariate statistics to biology; multiple regression and correlation, principal components, canonical correlation, discriminant function, and factor analysis. Project in experimental design and analysis of data. 4 lec and arr.
Miles; F; A.

880B Techniques in Electron Microscopy (6)
Principles and methods for preparation of biological specimens for ultrastructural analysis and research, and some associated techniques. Instruction in microscope operation and maintenance and darkroom techniques. Lab project and paper required.
Hikida; W; Y.

895 Doctoral Dissertation (1-15)
Research directed toward doctoral degree.
Graduate faculty; F, W, Sp, Su; Y.

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