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COUN 705 - Classroom Management for School Counselors
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides an introduction to teaching classroom lessons and managing a classroom or large group of students in a school setting. Topics addressed will include fundamental learning theories; writing classroom lesson plans; and strategies for classroom management.
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MBIO 611 - Applications in Food Microbiology
Credit(s): 1
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
An advanced laboratory focusing on food fermentations, media preparation, and detection methods for foodborne microorganisms. Laboratory exercises will isolate microorganisms from various food products as well as produce food products through fermentations using yeast or lactic acid bacteria. Two 90-minute labs.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MBIO 610 .
Crosslisted With: MBIO 411
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MUS 707 - Graduate Choral Conducting I
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Summer
This course focuses on the spectrum of choral conducting and technique through practical application and individualized study. Styles, interpretive concepts, and gestural expressivity serve as the foundation of the content of this course.
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MUS 708 - Graduate Choral Conducting II
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Summer
This course focuses on score study and its connection to expressive conducting. Choral music from a variety of time periods and styles will be surveyed to explore effective gestural and rehearsal planning strategies.
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MUS 709 - Graduate Instrumental Conducting I
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Summer
Students enrolled in this course will focus on the development of clear and expressive conducting gestures towards the goals or artistic performance, rehearsal efficiency, and advanced musical understanding. In depth score study of multiple musical works, selected by the instructor and student together, from the core repertoire of the student’s major ensemble will be the basis of the musical content. Individual lessons will serve as the major mode of instructional delivery in this course, though if multiple students enroll concurrently, a conducting seminar may be added to discuss relevant topics.
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SPMG 700 - The Business of Sport
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
This course provides students with the opportunity to examine in-depth the unique context of field of sport business. Functional areas such as finance, human resource management, risk assessments, and public relations will be examined. This class also examines the uniqueness of sport in the educational, not-for-profit, and the professional setting.
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SPMG 701 - Legal & Regulatory Environment
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
This course will provide a basic understanding of legal concepts as they apply to the business of sport. It will focus on legal issues within both amateur and professional sports and will incorporate the study of case law and other materials from both the text and outside sources.
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SPMG 702 - Sports Organizations
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
This course provides an analysis of professional and amateur sports organizations from a philosophical, historical, and operational perspective. It contains an in-depth look review of management and business practices of this industry. It is designed for leaders in the industry who will manage effective and efficient sports organizations.
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SPMG 703 - External Relations in Sport
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
This course is designed to provide a student with an understanding of the field of public relations, communications, development, and support organizations as they apply to sport organizations. An understanding of public relations planning is provided as well as a study of the concepts of sports fundraising. It provides a framework within which development staff, managers, and directors can operate and develop fundraising programs and create support organizations.
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Accounting |
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ACCT 701 - Advanced Topics in Auditing
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
In-depth study of auditing as it relates to financial statements of public companies and governmental agencies.
Prerequisite(s): One course in auditing.
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ACCT 710 - Business Analysis Using Financial Statements
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to business analysis using financial statements. After a review of the basic statements, students are exposed to concepts and techniques of Financial Statement Analysis. Emphasis is on financial statement information to enhance decision making for a variety of users (management, corporate boards, equity investors, financial analysts, lenders and regulators).
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 or 300 or 711.
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ACCT 711 - Managerial Accounting
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall
Study of accounting as it applies to the managerial function. Includes both managerial input into the accounting system and managerial use of accounting information. This course may not be used to meet MAc degree requirements.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 or 300.
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ACCT 721 - Advanced Topics in Cost Accounting
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study of advanced topics in cost accounting with emphasis on recent developments in cost accounting and in application of quantitative methods in the cost area.
Prerequisite(s): One course in cost accounting.
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ACCT 731 - Advanced Topics in Tax
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Intensified study of the tax laws with emphasis on the federal income tax. Heavy emphasis on research methodology.
Prerequisite(s): One course in federal income tax.
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ACCT 741 - Advanced Problems in Accounting
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study of advanced accounting problems, including standard setting, income determination and disclosure issues.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 301 or permission of instructor.
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ACCT 751 - Accounting for Nonprofit Entities
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study of nonprofit accounting with emphasis on governmental entities, schools, hospitals and voluntary health and welfare organizations.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 or ACCT 300 or ACCT 711.
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ACCT 790 - Accounting Strategic Management and Business Policy
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
An advanced case study, integrating accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing of selected problems encountered in the management of typical organizations engaged in the production of goods and services. Problem analysis and decision-making skills are emphasized in the context of the existing international environment. MAc students must take this course during their last semester. Approval from the Graduate Coordinator is required before registering for this course. MBA students are not allowed to take this course for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Students must have a 3.00 graduate cumulative GPA with no I grades while enrolled in ACCT 790.
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ACCT 791 - Accounting Theory
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Study of effective or proposed promulgations of accounting standards setting bodies.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 301.
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ACCT 799 - Individual Readings and Research in Accounting
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Special advanced research projects undertaken individually under the supervision of the faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of faculty member and Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Business.
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Agricultural Economics |
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AGEC 402 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural economics. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGEC 602)
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AGEC 601 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural economics. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGEC 401)
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AGEC 602 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural economics. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGEC 402)
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AGEC 645 - Natural Resources Economics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring-even
Economic, social and political factors involved in conservation and utilization of natural resources. Discussion of investment criteria including benefit-cost analysis, multi-objective planning externalities and welfare economics. Impact of outdoor recreation, aesthetics and other non-market considerations associated with resource development. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 or ECON 202.
Crosslisted With: AGEC 445
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AGEC 665 - Agricultural Finance
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring, Fall-odd
Analysis of capital requirements and investments of farm and agribusiness firms. Evaluation of credit needs and repayment capacity. Leverage, liquidity and risk management. Sources and uses of credit. Agribusiness financial record keeping and interpretation of financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 and junior standing.
Crosslisted With: AGEC 465
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AGEC 671 - Agribusiness Management
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Principles and procedures for determining most profitable farm organization and system of operation. Nature of managerial processes. Records and their uses and budgeting procedures. Operations of firms selling farm supplies and merchandising agricultural products. Application of microeconomic theory to the problems of resource allocation, enterprise selection and scale of operation of agricultural firms.
Prerequisite(s): AGEC 110 and junior standing.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGEC 471)
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AGEC 685 - Mathematical Economics for Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Optimization, including mathematical programming, Lagrangean functions and existence of optimal solutions. Static economic models, including input-output analysis, constrained production sets, nonlinear models and general equilibrium models. Dynamic economic models, including balanced growth models, optimal growth models and stability analysis. Course may include some instruction in underlying mathematics for models. Emphasis will be applications in agriculture.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 160, ECON 201 and 202.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGEC 485)
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AGEC 705 - Advanced Agricultural Marketing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Analytical and empirical treatment of consumer behavior related to food and fiber commodities. Specific topics include creating customer value, market penetration strategies, product positioning, vertical and horizontal integration and market growth.
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AGEC 710 - Commodity Futures and Options Markets
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Economic theory and methods for analyzing agricultural production decisions and the underlying relationship to futures and options markets. Specific topics include the institutional structure, price formation, producer and agribusiness strategies, and financial instruments associated with U. S. and international markets.
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AGEC 715 - Advanced Farm Real Estate Appraisal
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Problems and advanced topics in valuing farm real estate, including theory of value, present market value, legal description, property and real estate law, rights and limitations in the use of property, methodology and techniques of appraisal, including the impact of GPS on gathering appraisal data. Analysis of income capitalization, sales comparison and inventory cost approaches to appraisal and how differences in such appraisals can be reconciled. Dealing with complications from valuing buildings and improvements. Ethical considerations in performing appraisals for a specific purpose.
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AGEC 735 - Seminar in International Agricultural Trade
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Theory and practice in international trade in agricultural and food products with emphasis on real-world problems. Trade policy, trade law, customs practices, exchange rates and their impact on trade in the U. S. and world agriculture. Developing real-world export marketing plans including research, pricing, distribution systems, financing and pro forma invoicing. Discussions of major global trade issues.
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AGEC 740 - Advanced Econometric Applications in Agribusiness
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
The advanced study of agribusiness research methodology using econometric tools to solve agribusiness problems. Advanced statistical methods, including multiple regression analysis, Logit, Probit, and other estimation techniques for agribusiness analysis will be presented; estimation issues such as multicollinearity, autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, and related problems will also be addressed.
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AGEC 745 - Agricultural Production Economics
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Resource allocation, production selection, and scale of operation of agricultural firms, including risk and uncertainty associated with agricultural production.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 160 and ECON 202 or instructor’s approval.
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AGEC 750 - Agricultural Risk Analysis and Decision Making
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Application of current risk management techniques to issues specific to the U. S. agribusiness system. Elements include: production risk; crop insurance; diversification; contract production; integration of systems; market risk; futures and options; minimum price contracts; personal risk; estate planning; organizational concerns; interest rate risk; policy risk.
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AGEC 751 - Strategic Management Issues in Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Application of current strategic management techniques to agribusiness problems. Emphasis on viewing management from a broad organizational perspective through an integrated approach. The ability to assimilate and analyze information from all aspects of the organization (i. e. management, marketing, information systems, production, finance, accounting, etc. ) to analyze complex problems, develop plans and propose recommendations on a top-management perspective.
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AGEC 780 - Project Management Issues in Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Application of current project management techniques to agribusiness planning problems. Both the technical and social or human sides of the issues are emphasized and focus will be on how they can be integrated to achieve desired results. Skills developed will include abilities to understand different types of projects and their unique characteristics, the impact of new technologies and globalization on business practices, and inclusion of all organizational levels in clearly defined recommendations.
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AGEC 784 - Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall-odd
Mathematical programming and constrained optimization research methods for applied decision making in agriculture. Development of computer and writing skills necessary for finding optimal solutions to complex applied problems in addition to succinctly communicating results in the proper format and context. Theory, implementation and optimal solution sensitivity of linear and integer programming as well as network and project scheduling models are examined
Crosslisted With: AGET 784
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AGEC 785 - Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Probability concepts, decision making under uncertainty and forecasting or applied decision making in agriculture. Continued development of computer and writing skills necessary for finding and communicating results professionally. The theory and implementation of decision analysis and forecasting techniques as well as inventory, queuing, and simulation models are examined
Prerequisite(s): AGET 784 or AGEC 784 .
Crosslisted With: AGET 785
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Agricultural Education |
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AGED 450 - Problems in Agribusiness and Natural Resources Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Registration in off-campus occupational experiences, short courses, or inservice programs. These courses will be conducted by the Agricultural Education staff on campus or at selected off-campus centers and will be offered at times convenient to the students.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGED 650)
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AGED 460 - Problems in Agribusiness and Natural Resources Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Registration in off-campus occupational experiences, short courses, or inservice programs. These courses will be conducted by the Agricultural Education staff on campus or at selected off-campus centers and will be offered at times convenient to the students.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGED 660)
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AGED 630 - Problems in Improvement of Instruction
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall
A course focused on instructional methodology, analyzing the principles of learning and teaching, and designing curriculum and instruction for teaching agriculture subjects in formal and non-formal settings. Course will assist pre-service agricultural educators with addressing professional development issues and teacher certification requirements. Requires travel to and from university approved cooperating school(s) for field experiences and membership in professional education organization. Course must be taken the fall semester immediately prior to the student teaching experience. Must be taken simultaneously with AGED 310.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), TCED 302, TCED 305.
Corequisite(s): AGED 310
Crosslisted With: AGED 430
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AGED 640 - Problems in Improvement of Instruction
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall
A course focused on instructional methodology, analyzing the principles of learning and teaching, and designing curriculum and instruction for teaching agriculture subjects in formal and non-formal settings. Course will assist pre-service agricultural educators with addressing professional development issues and teacher certification requirements. Requires travel to and from university approved cooperating school(s) for field experiences and membership in professional education organization. Course must be taken the fall semester immediately prior to the student teaching experience. Must be taken simultaneously with AGED 310.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP), TCED 302, TCED 305.
Corequisite(s): AGED 310
Crosslisted With: AGED 440
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AGED 650 - Problems in Agribusiness and Natural Resources Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Registration in off-campus occupational experiences, short courses, or inservice programs. These courses will be conducted by the Agricultural Education staff on campus or at selected off-campus centers and will be offered at times convenient to the students.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGED 450)
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AGED 660 - Problems in Agribusiness and Natural Resources Education
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Registration in off-campus occupational experiences, short courses, or inservice programs. These courses will be conducted by the Agricultural Education staff on campus or at selected off-campus centers and will be offered at times convenient to the students.
Crosslisted With: (Same as 460)
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AGED 670 - Problems in Agricultural Education [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A course providing experiential learning opportunities with issues and events related to planning and managing school based agriculture education programming. Students will complete university supervisor approved project(s) including, but not limited to, designing/developing new agricultural education curriculum; attending regional, state, and/or national agricultural education events; successful attainment and completion of state or national agricultural education leadership positions; or other project(s) of appropriate scope and relevance. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours credit
Crosslisted With: AGED 470
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AGED 730 - Designing and Delivering Nonformal Education Programs
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Summer
A course designed to provide an overview of learning theory and practice applicable to teaching adults and youth in nonformal education contexts including: planning nonformal education programs, methods of instructional delivery, effective use of instructional technology, marketing educational programs, and evaluation of educational outcomes. Practice teaching and group presentations will be a part of the laboratory and out of class assignments.
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AGED 740 - Seminar in Vocational Agriculture for First-Year Teachers
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Assistance in adjustment to situation in which employed. Seminars to be held in selected centers with visits by instructor to each student at his/her teaching station. Students to participate in special activities selected by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Employment as a vocational agriculture teacher.
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AGED 741 - Supervision of Student Teaching in Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the objectives and techniques of supervising student teachers; experiences to be provided; rewards; facilities; relationships.
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AGED 750 - Team and Organizational Leadership
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Summer
Principles and practices in planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating leadership programs for agricultural groups. The course focuses on helping students better understand themselves and others; improving group communication; becoming effective leaders and members of groups; improving leadership and personal development skills; assessing leadership situations, determining and administering appropriate leadership strategies, and evaluating results.
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AGED 770 - Program Development for Agricultural Mechanics Instruction
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Development of instruction and managerial competencies needed in conducting agricultural mechanics programs through an in-depth study of program components and activities related to each, including skills development for FFA contest.
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AGED 771 - Program Development for FFA Instruction
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Development of instructional and managerial competencies needed in conducting FFA (Future Farmers of America) programs including the related programs of Alumni and Young Farmers through an in-depth study of program components and activities related to each.
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Agricultural Engineering Technology |
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AGET 601 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural engineering technology. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and minimum GPA of 2.75.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGET 401)
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AGET 602 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of agricultural engineering technology. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and minimum GPA of 2.75.
Crosslisted With: (Same as AGET 402)
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AGET 650 - Agricultural Structures
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Functional planning of agricultural structures and utilities. Materials of construction and construction methods. Environmental control.
Prerequisite(s): AGET 110; any university-wide general education for math course.
Crosslisted With: AGET 450
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AGET 660 - Waste Management Technology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Systems for utilization or disposal of waste. Waste characteristics and treatment methods. Pollution control.
Prerequisite(s): Any university-wide general education for math course.
Crosslisted With: AGET 460
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AGET 682 - Principles of GIS and GPS for Agricultural and Natural Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Principles and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies with emphasis on the use of GIS for collecting, storing and analyzing spatial data associated with agricultural and natural resource-based enterprises. Development of a GIS-based map provides a capstone project for applying GPS and GIS knowledge. Students receiving graduate credit will complete an exhaustive literature review on a GIS or GPS topic in addition to undergraduate requirements.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the instructor and AGRI 270 or GEOG 270 or GEOG 310.
Crosslisted With: AGET 482
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AGET 710 - Safety and Ergonomic Sciences in Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Designing, fitting, and adjusting equipment and tools to suit individuals so that agricultural tasks can be done safely, efficiently, productively and without discomfort, pain, injury and disability; includes comfort and well-being.
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AGET 720 - Advanced Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Engineering principles for hydrologic analysis and design for small catchments including: hydrologic frequency analysis, rainfall runoff estimation, open channel hydraulics, hydraulics of control structures, sediment properties and transport, erosion and sediment yield, sediment control structures, groundwater, monitoring of hydrologic systems and hydrologic modeling. Students are required to complete a written term report on a current topic associated with soil and water engineering.
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AGET 760 - Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning and System Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Application of agronomic sciences and engineering technology for developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) for livestock production. Elements include: environmental law and regulatory policy; watershed planning considerations; animal waste characteristics; role of soils; role of plants; geologic and ground water concerns; facilities location; waste treatment systems design; land application of wastes; and agricultural waste management system design.
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AGET 782 - GIS for Agricultural and Natural Resources Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Principles and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies with emphasis on the use of GIS for collecting, storing and analyzing spatial data associated with agricultural and natural resource-based enterprises. GIS software techniques are developed using an interactive/inductive learning process. Students will collect and analyze data to complete a research project using GIS to answer questions related to an agricultural or natural resources topic.
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AGET 784 - Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Mathematical programming and constrained optimization research methods for applied decision making in agriculture. Development of computer and writing skills necessary for finding optimal solutions to complex applied problems in addition to succinctly communicating results in the proper format and context. Theory, implementation and optimal solution sensitivity of linear and integer programming as well as network and project scheduling models are examined
Crosslisted With: AGEC 784
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AGET 785 - Applied Management Science in Agricultural Systems II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Probability concepts, decision making under uncertainty and forecasting or applied decision making in agriculture. Continued development of computer and writing skills necessary for finding and communicating results professionally. The theory and implementation of decision analysis and forecasting techniques as well as inventory, queuing, and simulation models are examined
Prerequisite(s): AGET 784 or AGEC 784 .
Crosslisted With: AGEC 785
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AGRI 77- - Topics in Agriculture (Selected Area)
Credit(s): 1-6
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Topics in selected areas of agriculture. For graduate students in the Master of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resources program. Can be used to meet requirements in the M. S. A. N. R. curriculum. The subject matter area is indicated by the third digit: 0 for Agriculture, 1 for Agricultural Economics, 2 for Agricultural Engineering Technology, 3 for Animal Science, 5 for Plant and Soil Science. May repeat enrollment up to six credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Coordinator and instructor’s approval.
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AGRI 650 - Dynamics and Development of Leadership in Agriculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
A study of the dynamics, strategies and parliamentary procedure skills needed by leaders of occupational, civic and social organizations. Practical approaches through group interactions and participation. A detailed examination of organizations and individuals within organizations. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Crosslisted With: AGRI 450, NRM 450/650
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AGRI 660 - Agroecosystems Analysis Field School
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
This course provides a field-based opportunity to develop a deeper conceptual and analytical framework for understanding agroecosystems in Tennessee and the mid-south region. The course is founded on the concept of community learning, providing interactive and experiential opportunities while expecting all participants to engage in the discussions and other activities as colleague learners.
Crosslisted With: AGRI 460, NRM 460/660
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AGRI 680 - Applications of Molecular Biotechnology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Advances in computer science, information technology, biology and chemistry have given us the field of biotechnology. This course will explore the technological, cultural and personal aspects of this emerging field as related to the disciplines of agriculture and natural resources. Topics to be covered will include genetic selection as it applies to plant and animal breeding, ethical implications of cloning, metagenomics of ecosystems, forensic applications and industrial processes. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.
Crosslisted With: AGRI 480, NRM 480/680
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AGRI 701 - Master’s Thesis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
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AGRI 702 - Master’s Thesis
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Thesis proposal and research; thesis writing, presentation and defense. May repeat enrollment. P/N only.
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AGRI 732 - International Travel Study
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
International travel course to study topics in agriculture or natural resources. Requires travel to another country, oral and written reports.
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AGRI 741 - Statistical Methods in Agriculture and Natural Resources
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Statistical techniques used in design and analysis of experiments in agriculture and natural resources management. T-tests, analysis of variance, mean separation, regression and correlation, experimental design and analysis, interpretation of research results, analysis and interpretation of survey information.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 210 or equivalent or instructor’s approval.
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AGRI 790 - Scientific Writing and Presentations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed
A course designed to give graduate students the skills necessary to write a thesis, and to prepare other professional materials for presentation or publication. Topics covered in this course include: searching the scientific literature, scientific writing style; writing graduate level papers, proposals, projects, and thesis components; preparing scientific presentations, presentation of data; using visual aids; and using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Crosslisted With: NRM 790
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AGRI 791 - Master’s Research Project in Agriculture
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A major research project associated with agriculture. Research projects shall include: a review of literature, data collection methodology, data presentation and a final written report. May repeat enrollment. No more than three semester hours credit will be counted toward requirements for the M. S. A. N. R. degree. P/N only.
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ANSC 601 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of animal science. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Maximum of three hours applicable to concentration requirements. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Project.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and minimum GPA of 2.75.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ANSC 401)
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ANSC 602 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of animal science. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Maximum of three hours applicable to concentration requirements. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only 401-402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Project.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and minimum GPA of 2.75.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ANSC 402)
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ANSC 621 - Swine Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Focus on principles of breeding, feeding, health care, growth, environmental management, and marketing practices used in purebred and commercial pig production. Review trends in production, processing, consumption and swine research. Students will visit swine farms and pork processing facilities. Highlight career opportunities in swine industry.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in Animal Science or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: ANSC 421
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ANSC 640 - Sheep and Goat Production
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab.
When Offered: As Needed
Principles of nutrition, management, genetics, reproduction and health of sheep and goats. Emphasis on production records, marketing technology and consumer affairs. Information on current sheep and goat research, social concerns and industry practices will be used along with trips to sheep and goat farms and related industries.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in Animal Science or Pre-Vet options or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ANSC 440)
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Art |
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ART 591 - Special Topics in Art
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Selected media and/or genre for intensive study. Topics and prerequisites to be announced. May be repeated for credit.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ART 391)
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ATRN 500 - Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the fall.
Development of a basic understanding of athletic injuries to include pre-participation examination guidelines, risk factors, strength, endurance, body composition, environmental conditions, protective devices, maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program; ZOOL 201 or 251 or permission of the instructor.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ATRN 300)
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ATRN 600 - Therapeutic Exercise
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the spring. (as needed)
Development of the knowledge and the application of programs and techniques for rehabilitation of injuries to physically active people.
Prerequisite(s): ATRN 301 or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ATRN 400)
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ATRN 700 - Advanced Sport Medicine
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An in-depth study of the prevention of injury, including physical preparedness, equipment and playing fields, full scope of emergency medical plans and environmental hazards. Study of catastrophic and life threatening injuries and recognition of signs and symptoms.
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BCHE 611 - Cellular and Comparative Biochemistry
Credit(s): 4
When Offered: Spring
DNA structure and replication, and gene expression and regulation. Protein structure and function; enzyme action, mechanism and kinetics; and intermediary metabolism, regulation and energetics. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341, 342 and BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: (Same as BCHE 411)
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BCHE 612 - Cellular and Comparative Biochemistry
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: Fall
Further depth and topics related to DNA, including recombination, DNA repair, recombinant DNA technology, eukaryote chromosomes, molecules of immunity, and influenza and HIV. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341, 342 and BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: (Same as BCHE 412)
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BCHE 619 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
When Offered: Spring
Lab exercises related to topics covered in BCHE 411.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 and BCHE 411 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: (Same as BCHE 419)
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BIOL 531 - General Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer - Odd
The study of the interactions of organisms with their physical environment and with each other. Students will be required to use standard word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software in course assignments.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 331
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BIOL 536 - Introductory Genetics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-6
Lab Hours: 1-6
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Basic concepts of Mendelian and molecular genetics.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 336
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BIOL 537 - Cell Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-6
Lab Hours: 1-6
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of the internal and external dynamics of eukaryotic cells, their physical and chemical properties, structures, functions and interactions with other cells. Students are familiarized with advanced cellular features/properties of membrane structure and function, compartmentalization, protein processing, cell energetics, cell signaling, cytoskeleton and transport, cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in the following courses: BIOL 130-140 and CHEM 122.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 337
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BIOL 538 - Cell Biology Laboratory
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Experiments using current techniques to study different aspects of the cell and its function. Techniques include basic tissue culture, centrifugation, spectrophotometry, hemocytometry, RNA/DNA isolation, reverse transcription, quantitative PCR, investigation of the scientific literature, practice in experimental design, data collection, analysis and presentation.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIOL 337 with grade of C or better and a grade of C or better in CHEM 341 or (CHEM 310 and CHEM 319).
Crosslisted With: BIOL 338
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BIOL 555 - Introduction to Environmental Health
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the study of environmental impacts on human health. Topics include the effects and control of natural and man-made pollutants and carcinogens; major groups of biohazards, microbial pathogens, and disease vectors; ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; water treatment and waste treatment.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in the following courses: BIOL 130-140 and CHEM 122.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 355
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BIOL 591 - Evolutionary Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer - Even
The history of evolutionary thought, the evidence for evolution and the nature of evolutionary processes. Students will be required to use standard office suite software including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs in course assignments.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110-120 and instructor’s approval or BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better; BIOL 336 recommended.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 391
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BIOL 618 - Limnology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: Two one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab.
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the study of freshwater ecosystems: physical, chemical, biological and ecological aspects. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better, and CHEM 111-112 or 121-122.
Crosslisted With: (Same as BIOL 418)
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BIOL 620 - Human Virology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
The fundamental principles of virology, classification, general characteristics and diseases of human viruses.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 336 or BIOL 337 with grade of C or better or instructor’s permission.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 420
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BIOL 632 - Developmental Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring - Even
Principles and concepts of fertilization, embryogenesis, organogenesis, prenatal development and postnatal development. Emphasis is on animal systems.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in the following courses: BIOL 130-140 and CHEM 122.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 432
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BIOL 636 - Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Molecular mechanisms and controlling elements of replication, transcription and translation as they relate to gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Special emphasis will be placed on the biological and social implications of technology, including the identification, cloning and recombination of genes.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 or CHEM 310 (and 319), and BIOL 336 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 436
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BIOL 637 - Molecular Biology Lab
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Experiments designed to illustrate some of the basic principles of molecular biology, including sterile techniques for the handling of bacteria and bacteriophages, eplica plating, DNA restriction analysis, bacterial transformation and recombination, purification of plasmid and bacterial DNA.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIOL 436 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 437
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BIOL 639 - Cancer Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Current concepts in molecular medicine using cancer in its many forms as a model. Topics include oncogenes, tumor suppression, cellular transformation and mutagenesis, cell cycle dysregulation, pathogenesis, angiogenesis and metastasis, as they relate to the initiation, progression, pathways and drug design strategy for specific categories of malignancy. Practice in reading and discussing the primary scientific literature on cancer and its treatment, as well as popular literature.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 337 with a grade of C or better or MBIO 401 with a grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 439
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BIOL 643 - Ecological Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to common field techniques used to collect and analyze ecological data in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better; BIOL 331 with grade of C or better, BOT 431 with grade of C or better, or ZOOL 441 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 443
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BIOL 644 - Conservation Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Even
An interdisciplinary introduction to conservation biology focusing on ecosystem conservation and restoration. This course will incorporate information from many areas in science including genetics, organismal biology, ecology and biogeography.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 444
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BIOL 675 - Field Investigations in Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Field work in selected environments with emphasis placed upon the interaction of the flora and fauna within that environment. Extended field trip utilizing facilities such as the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110-120 and instructor’s approval or BIOL 130-140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 475
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BIOL 700 - Special Topics in Botany
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Intensive lectures and/or lab work on special topics in botany.
Prerequisite(s): At least one course in the area of the special topic or approval of the instructor.
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BIOL 701 - Special Topics in Botany
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Intensive lectures and/or lab work on special topics in botany.
Prerequisite(s): At least one course in the area of the special topic or approval of the instructor.
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BIOL 703 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed. Taught by arrangement.
Experience in active research projects under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): At least one course in the area of the special topic or approval of the instructor.
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