May 18, 2024

2021-2022 Graduate Catalog

2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.

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BIOL (Biology)
	BIOL 517L - Field Ecology Laboratory 0 cr Description This course guides students in formulating hypotheses, designing and conducting ecological field research. Student-led projects can range from stream, plant, and community ecology to conservation, behavioral, and physiological ecology. Projects are conducted in the field during a required extended field trip. Destinations have included montane, desert, and rainforest ecosystems. Course can fulfill Botany course requirement if appropriate project is conducted. Course can be taken for credit more than once with instructor approval. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 518 - Ecosystem Ecology 3 cr Description This course will trace the movement of energy, material, and nutrients through living and non-living components of ecosystems. It will also identify ways in which biodiversity loss alters ecosystem processes that ultimately affect human health and well-being. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOL 151; MINIMUM GRADE C Check Course Availability
	BIOL 519 - Plant Ecology (C) 3 cr Description Description of plant communities, their dynamics and interaction, Environmental factors and their relationship with plants. Field trips. Lecture plus lab component. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 519L - Plant Ecology (C) 0 cr Description Description of plant communities, their dynamics and interaction, Environmental factors and their relationship with plants. Field trips. Lecture plus lab component. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 520 - Introduction to Biostatistics and Computational Biology 3 cr Description This course reviews basic statistical methods and various computational techniques used in biology. Statistical methods presented will include the normal distribution, hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, regression and correlation. Laboratory exercises and computer demonstrations will provide students with the opportunity to use various software and hardware in the collection, organization, and analysis of data. Lecture plus lab component. Prerequisites and Corequisites BIOL 520 and 520L are co - requisites. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 520L - Introduction to Biostatistics and Computational Biology 0 cr Description This course reviews basic statistical methods and various computational techniques used in biology. Statistical methods presented will include the normal distribution, hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, regression and correlation. Laboratory exercises and computer demonstrations will provide students with the opportunity to use various software and hardware in the collection, organization, and analysis of data. Lecture plus lab component. Prerequisites and Corequisites BIOL 520 and 520L are co - requisites. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 524 - Disease Ecology 3 cr Description This course will cover the fundamentals of disease ecology by examining how disease can affect the physiology of organisms and how this can in turn alter entire ecosystems. The course will cover all major wildlife diseases with a particular focus on pathogens that can cross-infect humans. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 525 - Cellular Physiology 3 cr Description Sub-cellular structure and metabolism emphasizing their involvement in energy and information flow. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 527 - Plant Physiology (C) 4 cr Description Chemical and physical principles of plant function including water relations and energy metabolism; genetic, environmental and hormonal regulation of plant growth and development; and plant responses to stress. Lecture plus lab component. Notes (C) Denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 527L - Plant Physiology (C) 0 cr Description Chemical and physical principles of plant function including water relations and energy metabolism; genetic, environmental and hormonal regulation of plant growth and development; and plant responses to stress. Lecture plus lab component. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 528 - Comparative Physiology 3 cr Description An analysis of homeostatic and integrative mechanisms in vertebrates and invertebrates. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 528L - Comparative Physiology 0 cr Description Analysis of homeostatic and integrative mechanisms in vertebrates and invertebrates. Lecture plus lab component. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 529 - Biology of Reproduction 3 cr Description Physiology, endocrinology, and anatomy of reproduction. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 530 - Neurobiology (C) 3 cr Description An advanced course on neurons, nervous system and neural science. Neuroanatomical organization, neural development, neuronal function, neurophysiology, neurochemistry and the neurobiological bases of behavior are covered. Notes (C) Denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 533 - Environmental Physiology of Animals 3 cr Description A study of the physiological adaptations of animals, principally vertebrates, to their physical environment and the influence of these adaptations on animal distributions. Topics include energy use, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, temperature, water and ion balance, and digestion and nutrition. Lecture plus lab component. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 534 - Herpetology (C) 3 cr Description This course is a study of reptiles and amphibians including their life history, ecology, reproductive habits, physiology, systematics, and world-wide distribution. Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: BIOL 151; MINIMUM GRADE C Notes (C) Denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 534L - Herpetology Laboratory 1 cr Description This course complements BIOL 534, and will emphasize identification of, and field experiences with, the reptiles and amphibians of western South Dakota. Prerequisites and Corequisites Course co-requisite: BIOL 534 Check Course Availability
	BIOL 535 - Animal Diversity and Evolution 3 cr Description The focus of this course is the interpretation the morphological features of the 40+ major morphological body plans of extant and extinct animals in an evolutionary framework. Fossils, animal interactions with the environment, life histories, and biomechanical and phylogenetic constraints will be discussed. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 536 - Biogeography 3 cr Description Biogeography is the study of the spatial distributions of plants and animals through time. The course will examine the distribution of plants and animals fro the perspectives of both ecology (biomes, climates, vegetation) and evolutionary history (floristics and faunistics, phylogenetics, paleobiology). Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOL 151; MINIMUM GRADE C Check Course Availability
	BIOL 541 - Histology (C) 4 cr Description Microscopic study of cells and fundamental tissues. Structure of organs and systems are stressed to integrate structure and function. Lecture plus lab component. Notes (C) Denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 541L - Histology (C) 0 cr Description Microscopic study of cells and fundamental tissues. Structure of organs and systems are stressed to integrate structure and function. Lecture plus lab component. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 542 - Introduction to River Studies 3 cr Description This interdisciplinary course covers the geography, use of, and modifications to large rivers in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the Missouri River, including geology, ecology, water law, and cultural resources. Multiple field trips are conducted on the Missouri River to enhance student understanding of the river’s ecosystem and natural processes. Notes Cross-listed with BIOL 442 and ESCI 442/542. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 543 - Cell Biology 3 cr Description Emphasis on the integration of structure and function in the cell. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 554 - Environmental Ethics 3 cr Description Presents humanity’s relationship to the environment, its responsibility to nature, and its obligations to future generations, attending to both theory and applications, including the debate over causes of environmental crisis, the value of endangered species, the wilderness, and natural objects; the seriousness of the growing global population and obligations to feed the poor, the feasibility of sustaining an ecological responsible society. Notes (Also PHIL 554) Check Course Availability
	BIOL 556 - Mammalian Physiology 3 cr Description The study of physiological mechanisms that maintain animal homeostasis. This course will emphasize the mechanisms and regulation of systems physiology. Primary areas of study will include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and renal physiology. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 563 - Ornithology (C) 3 cr Description Structure and function, ecology, energetics, classification, and identification of birds. Lecture plus lab component. Notes Identification of local birds is stressed in the lab. (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 563L - Ornithology (C) 0 cr Description Structure and function, ecology, energetics, classification, and identification of birds. Lecture plus lab component. Prerequisites and Corequisites (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 566 - Environmental Toxicology and Contamination (C) 3 cr Description This course will prepare students in the area of Ecological Effects of Toxic Substances and other contaminants. Wildlife toxicology and impacts of agriculture on the Northern Plains will be emphasized. Topics covered will include pesticides, heavy metals, aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicity and other topics related to Wildlife Toxicology. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 569 - Itchthyology 3 cr Description A survey of the biology of fishes. Topics covered include evolution, anatomy and physiology, behavior, energetics, social systems, and conservation. Identification of local fishes is stressed in the lab. Lecture plus lab component. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 569L - Ichthyology Laboratory 0 cr Description A survey of the biology of fishes. Topics covered include evolution, anatomy and physiology, behavior, energetics, social systems, and conservation. Identification of local fishes is stressed in the lab. Lecture plus lab component. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 571 - Genetics (C) 3 cr Description Principles governing the nature, transmission and function of hereditary material with application to plants, animals, humans, and microorganisms Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 573 - Evolution (C) 3 cr Description Surveys evidence for biological evolution and the historical development of evolutionary theory and examines genetics and other mechanisms responsible for life’s diversity. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 575 - Introduction to Molecular Biology 3 cr Description This course will provide students with a modern discussion of molecular genetics, including mechanisms. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 575L - Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab 1 cr Description This is a hands-on laboratory course in molecular biology methods. The course is designed to introduce advanced students to the techniques of recombinant DNA, or gene cloning and expression. It is an optional complement to the lecture course BIOL 575 Introduction to Molecular Biology Prerequisites and Corequisites Coreq: BIOL 575 Check Course Availability
	BIOL 581 - Vertebrate Anatomy and Embryology 4 cr Description Stages of vertebrate development from gametogenesis to maturity. Function, structure, and evolution of adult organ systems. Lecture plus lab component. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 581L - Vertebrate Anatomy and Embryology 0 cr Description Stages of vertebrate development from gametogenesis to maturity. Function, structure, and evolution of adult organ systems. Lecture plus lab component. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 583 - Developmental Biology 3 cr Description Analysis of the processes of animal development beginning with the formation of female and male gametes (ova and sperm) and ending with organ differentiation. Evolutionary concepts of animal development, developmental genetics, and molecular biological approaches to the analysis of development. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: BIOL 151, BIOL 153, and [BIOL 371 or BIOL 204 or BIOL 471 or 571 or BIOL 475 or BIOL 575] Check Course Availability
	BIOL 584 - Remote Sensing (C) 3 cr Description Applications of remote sensing. Development of remote sensing; instrumentation; and techniques and methodology that will aid in the determination of proper utilization of our physical and cultural resources. Notes (C): Common course Cross-listed with BIOL 484/GEOG 484/GEOG 584 Also taught at NSU and SDSU Check Course Availability
	BIOL 584L - Remote Sensing Lab (C) 0 cr Description This is a required lab for BIOL 584. Notes (C): Common Course Cross-listed with BIOL 484L/BIOL 584L/GEOG 484L Also taught at NSU and SDSU Check Course Availability
	BIOL 591 - Independent Study in Biology (C) 1 to 2 cr Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Notes (C) Denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 592 - Topics (C) 3 cr Description Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest scientists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Notes (C) Denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 711 - Foundations of Ecology and Conservation 3 cr Description Graduate-level reading and discussion course focused on contemporary and classic papers in Ecology and Conservation Biology. The course will familiarize students with the foundational ideas that underlie the fields of Ecology and Conservation Biology. It will emphasize critical analysis of published works on central concepts in both fields. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 720 - Biostatistics 3 cr Description This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of methods used to analyze biological data including ANOVA, repeated measures analysis, regression, correlation, ANCOVA, analysis of categorical data, non-parametric analyses, and multivariate tests. Lecture plus lab component. Prerequisites and Corequisites Corequisite: BIOL 720L Notes Registration restriction: Permission from instructor. Suggestion BIOL 420/520 prerequisite. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 720L - Biostatistics 1 cr Description This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of methods used to analyze biological data including ANOVA, repeated measures analysis, regression, correlation, ANCOVA, analysis of categorical data, non-parametric analyses, and multivariate tests. Lecture plus lab component. Prerequisites and Corequisites Corequisite: BIOL 720 Check Course Availability
	BIOL 725 - Integrative Organismal Biology 3 cr Description This course focuses on the organism as the integrative unit of life which coordinates diverse inputs ranging from molecular to environmental. Concepts covered will address how genomic and epigenetic variation, genetic and physiological regulatory networks, and environment interact to produce the phenotypic variability that drives evolution. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 727 - Endocrinology 3 cr Description Biological significance and mechanism of action of hormones on homeostasis in diverse biological systems involving the endocrine and nervous systems. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 730 - Neurobiology 3 cr Description Understanding the original literature, progress therein, and teaching of neural science, including neurons, nervous system, neuroanatomical organization, neural development, neuronal function, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and the neurbiological bases of behavior are the emphases of this advanced course. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 732 - Behavioral Neuroscience 3 cr Description Based on the original research literature, this advanced course on integrative neuroscience focuses on the neurocircuitry, neurotransmitters and modulators, and neuroendocrine actions necessary to produce behavior or environmentally relevant neural function. This course will include description of the integrative mechanisms that produce circadian rhythms, neuroendocrine reflex, sexual behavior, addiction, anxiety, learning, aggression, depression, social hierarchy, and other behaviors. Collecting and integrating information to describe a specific behavior is included. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 743 - Cell Biology 3 cr Description Emphasis on the integration of structure and function in the cell. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 769 - Programming for Biology 3 cr Description This course introduces the programming languages Python, object-oriented Python, and Biopython and presents how to program in bioinformatics. Topics to be covered include: data types, operators, control structures, functions, regular expressions, files and directories, references, report writing, object-oriented programming, classes, and utility programs for analysis and interpretation of biological structures and data. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 770 - Computational Genomics and Systems Biology 3 cr Description The objective of this course is to provide an organized forum for students to learn basic concepts and recent developments in computational genomics and systems biology. Topics discussed will include recombinant DNA, DNA sequencing methods, bioinformatics, sequence assembly, analysis and annotation of genomes, and the evolution of genomics. Transcriptomics, epigenomics and metagenomics and their analysis will also be covered. Prerequisite: BIOL 769 Check Course Availability
	BIOL 780 - Bioinformatics Computing and Applications 3 cr Description The main objective of this course is to introduce students to concepts and recent developments in bioinformatics and computational biology, with a focus on computing algorithms and their applications in bioinformatics. Students will learn how to design and analyze computational algorithms for use in analyzing and interpreting biological data. Topics include fundamentals of bioinformatics and computational biology, computing algorithms with their applications in mapping DNA, comparing sequences, finding signals and patterns, predicting genes, and analyzing multi-omics data. Prerequistie: BIOL 769 Check Course Availability
	BIOL 781 - Data Mining in Bioinformatics 3 cr Description The main objective of this course is to provide knowledge about data mining with applications in bioinformatics. Data Mining is the nontrivial extraction of implicit, previously unknown, and potentially useful information from pre-existing data. It has matured as a discipline merging ideas from statistics, machine learning, and database etc. The topics covered include the mathematical background for data mining, association mining, classification, clustering, semi-supervised learning, ensemble methods, web mining, and basics of natural language processing. Prerequisite: BIOL 769 Check Course Availability
	BIOL 787 - Professional Development in Biology 3 cr Description This course focuses on developing the requisite skills needed for becoming a successful working biologist. The course will also emphasize training in basic ethical norms and skills needed for developing successful career trajectories in Biology. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 790 - Graduate Seminar in Biology (C) 1 cr Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. Notes One hour required of all M.S. students, including the presentation of a seminar. (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 791 - Independent Study (C) 1-4 cr Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Notes (c) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 792 - Topics in Biology (C) 1 to 6 cr Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Notes Special topics course devoted to particular issues in biology, Guest lecturers may serve as the instructor. May be repeated with change of topic. (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 794 - Internship in Biology (C) 1 to 2 cr Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than in the case with field experience courses. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 798 - Thesis Research in Biology (M.S.) (C) 1 to 12 cr Description Original research in a selected field of biology and the preparation of a thesis. Required of all M.S. students. Total of six credit hours is required. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 799 - Thesis Sustaining (M.S.) (C) 0 cr Description This is a zero credit hour schedule type used to track students who are not currently working with faculty on thesis or research activities. Universities may require students to register under this schedule type to remain active degree candidates. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BIOL 890 - Ph.D. Seminar in Biology 1 cr Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. Notes Seminar course in contemporary topics in the life sciences. One hour required of all Ph.D. candidates including the presentation of a dissertation seminar. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 898D - Ph.D. Dissertation Research 1 to 15 cr Description Original research in the biological sciences. Required of all Ph.D. candidates. Total of 15 credit hours required. May be repeated to a maximum of 40 hours. Check Course Availability
	BIOL 899D - Disseration Sustaining (Ph.D.) (C) 0 cr Description This is a zero credit hour schedule type used to track students who are not currently working with faculty on thesis or research activities. Universities may require students to register under this schedule type to remain active degree candidates. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
BLAW (Business Law)
	BLAW 531 - Risk Analysis and Insurance 3 cr Description This course is a study of the management of non-speculative risks and the management devices available for dealing with them. Emphasis is place on insurance as a tool for managing risks by individuals and businesses. Check Course Availability
	BLAW 533 - Real Estate 3 cr Description This course is a study of real property interests including brokerage, law, financing, investments, appraisal, property development, property management and marketing. Check Course Availability
	BLAW 552 - Commercial Law and Ethics 3 cr Description Commercial Law and Ethics is the study of the legal and ethical aspects of commercial transactions. Topics covered include: secured transactions, commercial paper, debtor-creditor relationships, securities regulation, and real and personal property. Ethical and relevant international issues are integrated throughout the course. Additional topics may include insurance, wills and trusts, and bankruptcy. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business. Check Course Availability
	BLAW 556 - Cyberlaw 3 cr Description Cyberlaw is a study of the legal aspects of managing technology in both the workplace and cyberspace. The course will focus on issues relating to electronic commerce, technology, intellectual property, and the internet. Social, legal, ethical, and political issues will be addressed with a global perspective. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: BADM 350 - Legal Environment of Business, or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	BLAW 557 - Business Ethics (C) 3 cr Description Business Ethics is a study of the ethical implication of managerial decisions. Topics covered include the responsibility of the organization to the individual and society, the role of the individual within the organization, and ethical systems for American business. The course provides an examination and assessment of current American business practices. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	BLAW 590 - Seminar (C) 3 cr Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. Check Course Availability
	BLAW 592 - Topics (C) 1-4 cr Description A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Check Course Availability
BME (Biomedical Engineering)
	BME 501 - Introduction to Biomaterials (C) 3 cr Description This course will provide students an overview of the biomaterials field with the knowledge necessary for biomedical product development and biomaterials research and development. Students will develop an understanding of major classes of materials used in medical devices including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and natural materials. Topics include material properties, processing, testing, corrosion, biocompatibility, tissue response, and sterilization methods. Biomaterial applications such as dental, orthopedic, cardiovascular, drug delivery, and tissue engineering will be reviewed. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: BME 232 or MET 232 Properties of Materials. Check Course Availability
	BME 508 - Biomedical Engineering (C) 3 cr Description This course provides basic concepts in Biomedical Engineering. Topics covered include materials for biomedical engineering, cellular and molecular processes for biomedical engineering, biological sensing, and experimental design. Notes (C) denotes common course Course number change from 608 to 508 and Dual list with BME 408 effective Fall 2014. Check Course Availability
	BME 525 - Medical Product Development 3 cr Description In this course, students will learn how a medical device or pharmaceutical product is developed. Case studies will be used throughout the course and emphasis will be placed on processes used to identify unmet medical needs, development of innovative solutions to meet the needs, regulatory strategies to guide product development, and manufacturing practices required to produce a product for both national and international markets. Check Course Availability
	BME 550 - Regulatory Pathways for Medical Product Development 3 cr Description The Food and Drug Administration has developed several pathways such as Fast Track, Breakthrough Therapy, and Accelerated Approval that can be used to more efficiently move a drug or device through the approval process. This course will explore the different pathways and how the FDA determines which products can use these alternative regulatory pathways to move medical products from discovery to market. Prerequisite: ISCI 353. Check Course Availability
	BME 601 - Biomaterials (C) 3 cr Description This course is necessary to conduct biomedical product development and/or biomaterials research. The first portion of the course will provide an introduction to the major classes of materials used in medical devices including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and natural materials. Topics covered will include material properties, material processing, testing, corrosion, biocompatibility, tissue responses, etc. The second portion of the course will cover specific biomaterial applications such as dental, orthopedic, cardiovascular, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. The topics of implant cleanliness and sterilization methods will also be discussed. In addition, the topic of national and international governmental regulations and requirements will be reviewed including examples of investigative devices exemptions and 510k submissions. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 602 - Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers (C) 3 cr Description This course introduces biomedical engineering students to fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. Topics include engineering muscle, the neuromuscular control system, the anthropometry, the skeletal system, skeletal respiratory system, the circulatory system, the metabolic system, the thermoregulatory system, body rhythms, and an introduction to reengineering the human body. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 603 - Molecular Biology for Engineers (C) 3 cr Description This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge on molecular biology and bioinformatics that is directly applicable to engineering and related science fields. Up-to-date techniques in genetic engineering, biotechnology, and bioinformatics will be introduced for the understanding of biological problems using engineering concepts or engineering/mechanical problems through biological tools. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 604 - Signal Processing (C) 3 cr Description Principles, characteristics, and applications of instrumentation systems including sensors, filters, instrumentation amplifiers, analog-to-digital conversions, and noise. This course will be useful to graduate students beginning their thesis/dissertation research. It is available to students in other departments with the permission of the instructor. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 607 - Biomechanics (C) 3 cr Description An introduction to biomechanics from a continuum mechanics perspective focusing on concepts of solid and fluid mechanics with applications to living systems. Topics in biosolid mechanics include stress, strain, constitutive relations, equilibrium, response to basic loading modes (extension, bending, and torsion), and buckling. Topics in biofluid mechanics include motion of a continuum, constitutive relations, fundamental balance relations, control volume and semi-empirical methods. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 612 - Biotechnology for Biomedical Engineers 3 cr Description This course will be a survey of principles and techniques that biomedical engineers working in biotechnology and biomedical engineering will encounter in research or industry. It will serve to introduce the important advances in the state of the art in molecular and cell biology. Topics include fermentation, cell culture, recovery and purification, and technology responsible for the success of biotechnological applications, i.e., recombinant DNA technology or genetic engineering. Check Course Availability
	BME 710 - Experimental Design & Data Analysis in Biomedical Engineering (C) 3 cr Description This course is intended to introduce students to basic concepts and tools of experimental design and statistical analysis in biomedical research. We will discuss how to design and execute an experiment and how to use various statistical tools to estimate data parameters and test hypotheses. It is expected that students will be able to formulate a rational hypothesis from biological theory, design an experiment to test the hypothesis, and use an appropriate statistical analysis to examine the hypothesis and interpret the results upon completion of this course. The primary objective of this course is to help students understand the methodological and practical principles needed to undertake biological research and evaluate others’ research as published in the biomedical literature. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 714 - Optical Biochemical Sensors 3 cr Description This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of biochemical sensor development and applications. It provides an understanding of chemical and biological components, molecular recognition, and signal transduction. Check Course Availability
	BME 715 - Scientific Communications 3 cr Description While moving ideas from discovery to market, biomedical engineers need to effectively communicate with a vast array of stake-holders including other scientists, investors, and regulatory agencies. This course will provide students with oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with this broad array of stake-holders. Check Course Availability
	BME 718 - Introduction to Bioinformatics 3 cr Description This course will review fundamental methods in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, describe applications to prominent research problems, and discuss recent accomplishments in genomics. Notes Cross-list equate CPHD 718 Check Course Availability
	BME 719 - Nanomaterials for Biosensors 3 cr Description Topics covered will include the fundamental principles of signal recognitions in protein, DNA, and enzyme biosensors, basic properties of nanomaterials related to sensors, electrochemical biosensors, optical and fluorescence sensors, chemiresistors, sensors based on semiconductor electronic devices, and the recent development of innovative nanomaterials for next-generation biosensors. Check Course Availability
	BME 721 - Tissue Engineering 3 cr Description This course is designed to introduce students to an understanding of tissue engineering (TE). Topics covered include, basic properties of biomaterials, discussion of cell sources, cell-material interactions, basic knowledge of growth factors used in TE and current state of the art research in stem cell TE. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on connective tissues including skin, fat, bone, cartilage and tendon. Notes Course evaluation is based on 3 assignments, mid-term examination, and final examination. Check Course Availability
	BME 723 - Cellular Engineering 3 cr Description Topics include introduction to cell, organelles and cytoskeleton, membrane structure and transport, cell communication/signaling, cell cycle control, cell death, cancer, stem cells, tissue development/repair, cell and materials interaction, and main methods for cell research. In addition, the course will introduce the basic concepts of application of cell therapy for bone, neural and vascular tissue regeneration. Check Course Availability
	BME 724 - Biopolymers (C) 3 cr Description This course is to survey the structure, function, properties and use of biopolymers. The course has three fifty minute lectures per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Supporting reading materials will be asigned from the textbook and supplementary reading materials (see the list above). Please note that the textbook is meant to supplement the lectures, not to substitute for them; you will ONLY be responsible for the materials presented in the lectures. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 740 - Biomaterials Surface Science and Engineering 3 cr Description This course focuses on the surface properties of biomaterials and their influence on biological and clinical outcomes. Specifically, the general surface properties of biomaterials such as surface chemistry, surface morphology, surface roughness, and surface charges will be explained. The course will cover the different instrumentation that is currently available to characterize biomaterial surfaces. Also, a variety of surface modification technologies available to engineer biomaterial surfaces will be covered as well. Example cases will be provided regularly to emphasize the biological and clinical significance of biomaterial surfaces. Check Course Availability
	BME 740 - Biomaterials Surface Science and Engineering (C) 3 cr Description This course focuses on the surface properties of biomaterials and their influence on biological and clinical outcomes. Specifically, the general surface properties of biomaterials such as surface chemistry, surface morphology, surface roughness, and surface charges will be explained. The course will cover the different instrumentation that is currently available to characterize biomaterial surfaces. Also, a variety of surface modification technologies available to engineer biomaterial surfaces will be covered as well. Example cases will be provided regularly to emphasize the biological and clinical significance of biomaterial surfaces. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 747 - Cardiovascular Biomaterials 3 cr Description This course focuses on the role of biomaterials in different cardiovascular devices such as coronary artery stents, vascular grafts, pace makers, heart valves, defibrillators, and artificial hearts. Initially, the background information on cardiovascular diseases will be provided along with the motivation for implant devices. Then, the engineering principles in designing various cardiovascular implant devices will be discussed. The surface properties of different metals, polymers, and ceramics used in cardiovascular devices will be discussed with reference to their blood compatibility. Finally, the FDA approved commercially available cardiovascular devices and their clinical outcomes will be discussed. Check Course Availability
	BME 751 - Drug Delivery (C) 3 cr Description This course focuses on the engineering and biomolecular principles of drug therapy. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of drug delivery, materials used for drug delivery, and controlled/targeted drug delivery strategies. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 761 - Bioadhesives (C) 3 cr Description This course will provide a survey of natural and synthetic biological adhesives that are of importance in biomedicine. Main topics include fundamentals of bioadhesion, methods of evaluating bioadhesive interactions, and concepts and strategies in designing bioadhesive systems for biomedical applications. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Project (C) 1-12 cr Description Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 790 - Seminar (C) 1 cr Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	BME 791 - Independent Study (C) 1-3 cr Description Students complete individualized plans of study hich include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic. Notes (C) Denotes a common course. Check Course Availability
	BME 792 - Topics (C) 1 to 3 cr Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BME 794 - Internship (C) 1-6 cr Description Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Check Course Availability
	BME 798 - Master’s Thesis (C) 1 to 6 cr Description A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	BME 888 - Doctoral Research Problems/Projects (C) 1-12 cr Description Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability

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BIOL 517L - Field Ecology Laboratory

BIOL 518 - Ecosystem Ecology

BIOL 519 - Plant Ecology (C)

BIOL 519L - Plant Ecology (C)

BIOL 520 - Introduction to Biostatistics and Computational Biology

BIOL 520L - Introduction to Biostatistics and Computational Biology

BIOL 524 - Disease Ecology

BIOL 525 - Cellular Physiology

BIOL 527 - Plant Physiology (C)

BIOL 527L - Plant Physiology (C)

BIOL 528 - Comparative Physiology

BIOL 528L - Comparative Physiology

BIOL 529 - Biology of Reproduction

BIOL 530 - Neurobiology (C)

BIOL 533 - Environmental Physiology of Animals

BIOL 534 - Herpetology (C)

BIOL 534L - Herpetology Laboratory

BIOL 535 - Animal Diversity and Evolution

BIOL 536 - Biogeography

BIOL 541 - Histology (C)

BIOL 541L - Histology (C)

BIOL 542 - Introduction to River Studies

BIOL 543 - Cell Biology

BIOL 554 - Environmental Ethics

BIOL 556 - Mammalian Physiology

BIOL 563 - Ornithology (C)

BIOL 563L - Ornithology (C)

BIOL 566 - Environmental Toxicology and Contamination (C)

BIOL 569 - Itchthyology

BIOL 569L - Ichthyology Laboratory

BIOL 571 - Genetics (C)

BIOL 573 - Evolution (C)

BIOL 575 - Introduction to Molecular Biology

BIOL 575L - Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab

BIOL 581 - Vertebrate Anatomy and Embryology

BIOL 581L - Vertebrate Anatomy and Embryology

BIOL 583 - Developmental Biology

BIOL 584 - Remote Sensing (C)

BIOL 584L - Remote Sensing Lab (C)

BIOL 591 - Independent Study in Biology (C)

BIOL 592 - Topics (C)

BIOL 711 - Foundations of Ecology and Conservation

BIOL 720 - Biostatistics

BIOL 720L - Biostatistics

BIOL 725 - Integrative Organismal Biology

BIOL 727 - Endocrinology

BIOL 730 - Neurobiology

BIOL 732 - Behavioral Neuroscience

BIOL 743 - Cell Biology

BIOL 769 - Programming for Biology

BIOL 770 - Computational Genomics and Systems Biology

BIOL 780 - Bioinformatics Computing and Applications

BIOL 781 - Data Mining in Bioinformatics

BIOL 787 - Professional Development in Biology

BIOL 790 - Graduate Seminar in Biology (C)

BIOL 791 - Independent Study (C)

BIOL 792 - Topics in Biology (C)

BIOL 794 - Internship in Biology (C)

BIOL 798 - Thesis Research in Biology (M.S.) (C)

BIOL 799 - Thesis Sustaining (M.S.) (C)

BIOL 890 - Ph.D. Seminar in Biology

BIOL 898D - Ph.D. Dissertation Research

BIOL 899D - Disseration Sustaining (Ph.D.) (C)

BLAW 531 - Risk Analysis and Insurance

BLAW 533 - Real Estate

BLAW 552 - Commercial Law and Ethics

BLAW 556 - Cyberlaw

BLAW 557 - Business Ethics (C)

BLAW 590 - Seminar (C)

BLAW 592 - Topics (C)

BME 501 - Introduction to Biomaterials (C)

BME 508 - Biomedical Engineering (C)

BME 525 - Medical Product Development

BME 550 - Regulatory Pathways for Medical Product Development

BME 601 - Biomaterials (C)

BME 602 - Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers (C)

BME 603 - Molecular Biology for Engineers (C)

BME 604 - Signal Processing (C)

BME 607 - Biomechanics (C)