Prerequisite: Junior standing and three semesters of biology.
A preview of senior Biology Seminar.

Lecture three hours a week, Lab 1 hour per week.
A survey of life from cell to organism including a look at related topics of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, and genetics as related to people living and interacting with a biological world. This course will not count toward a major or minor in biology although it will count as a nonlaboratory core science course for nonscience majors.

Lecture three hours a week.
A survey of the structure and normal functions of the human organism and an introduction to human ecology and genetics. This course will not count towards a major or minor in biology although it will count as a nonlaboratory core science course for nonscience majors.

Corequisite: 103. Laboratory two hours a week.
A laboratory study of the structure and normal functions of the human body. This course will not count toward a major or minor in biology. This course taken concurrently with BIO 103 will meet the core curriculum four hour laboratory science course requirement.

Lecture three hours a week.
A survey of the uses of plants in human societies throughout the world. This course will not count toward a major or minor in biology although it will count as a nonlaboratory core science course for nonscience majors. This course taken concurrently with BIO 106 will meet the core curriculum four hour laboratory science course requirement.

Corequisite: 105. Laboratory two hours a week.
A laboratory investigation of the plants used in human societies throughout the world. This course will not count toward a major or minor in biology. This course taken concurrently with BIO 105 will meet the core curriculum four hour laboratory science course requirement.

Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
An introduction to the living organism emphasizing the structure and function of the cell and genetics. This course is designed for Biology majors and minors.

Prerequisite: 111. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A survey of the diversity of life forms inhabiting our planet with an emphasis on vertebrate anatomy. This course is designed for Biology majors and minors.

Lecture and laboratory three hours a week.
An introduction to the principles of geology. This course will not count as a biology course for students majoring or minoring in biology. This course will count as a nonlaboratory core science course for nonscience majors.

Prerequisites: CHE 122 and 123 or equivalent or instructor's consent. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory two hours a week.
An integrated study of the gross and microscopic structure and normal functions of the human organism, emphasizing basic biological principles.

Prerequisites: CHE 101 and 102 or CHE 122 and 123. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A survey of the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and some parasites with an emphasis on their structure, physiology, and pathogenesis in humans.

Prerequisite: Core science and math
An examination of selected biological topics which impinge on society. This course may not be used to satisfy core requirements, or the requirements for a major or minor in biology.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112 and CHE 101 and 102. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours per week.
An analysis of the organization and physiology of eukaryotic cells.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112 and CHE 101 and 102. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A study of the genetic factors in viruses, microorganisms, higher plants and animals. The nature of the gene and its expression is a central theme.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A comparative study of the anatomy and early development of vertebrates.

BIO 317 General Microbiology; Credit - 4 hrs.

Prerequisite 111 and 112, and two years of chemistry. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A study of the natural history of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Laboratory emphasis is given to the isolation of bacteria and fungi from both the biological and physical environment and their subsequent identification and metabolic characterization. Student receiving credit for BIO 317 cannot receive credit for BIO 251.

BIO 321 Ecology; Credit - 4 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite: Six-eight hours of biology. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A study of the interactions of organisms and their environments.

BIO 323 Plant Ecology; Credit - 4 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite: Six-eight hours of biology. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A study of the interactions of plants and their environments.

Prerequisite: 305 or 306 or equivalent. Lecture three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.
An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques in molecular biology.

BIO 331 Systematic Zoology; Credit - 4 sem. hrs.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory and field work three hours a week.
A study of taxonomic principles of invertebrates and vertebrates.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A phylogenetic survey of plants.

BIO 401 Entomology; Credit - 4 sem. hrs.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
Study of the morphology, physiology, ecology, and systematics of insects.

BIO 403 Vertebrate Histology; Credit - 5 sem. hrs.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
An introduction to normal histology, featuring the study of cells, tissues, and organs. The functional significance of structure is considered.

BIO 409 Human Embrology; Credit - 3 sem. hrs.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture 3 hours a week.
A study of human embryology with emphasis on the fundamental developmental processes. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, and development of the embryo from zygote through the differentiation of the neural tube. Additionally, topics involving development of selected human organ systems will be covered. Clinical analysis of birth defects will also be discussed.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A detailed examination of human gross anatomy utilizing human cadaver material. Students will also learn to read MRI's, X-rays and CAT scans of human subjects.

BIO 412 Medical Physiology; Credit - 5 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite 111 and 112, and two years of chemistry. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A study of general principles and underlying mechanisms of vertebrate physiology, with emphasis on regulation and homeostasis.

Prerequisite: 111 and 112 and CHE 101 and 102. Lecture three hours a week.
A study of multiple aspects of the immune response.

BIO 416 Immunology Lab; Credit - 1 sem. hr.

Prerequisite: Bio 415 must be taken concerently; 111 and 112 and CHE 101 and 102.
Laboratory three hours a week.

BIO 417 Medical Microbiology; Credit - 4 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite: 251 or equivalent. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A study of medically important bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites with an emphasis on clinical laboratory applications.

Prerequisite: 111 and 112. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
An analysis of diversity among naturally occurring plant populations.

Prerequisite: 410 or 311 or 312. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A detailed examination of neurocircuitry and function of the human brain and spinal cord, and the etiology of common neurological disorders. Human cadaver brains and human cadaver heads are used to learn anatomical structures. Students will also learn to read MRI's, X-rays and CAT scans of human subjects.

Prerequisite: 111 and 112. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory or field work three hours a week.
Natural history and classification of birds with emphasis on identification of Mississippi birds.

Prerequisite: 031 and senior standing. Corequisite: 433.
A weekly departmental seminar on current biological topics.

Prerequisite: 031 and senior standing. Corequisite: 431. One meeting a week.
A synthesis of biology subject matter culminating in a senior biology examination.

Prerequisite: PSY 302 and EDU 300.
Designed to familiarize teachers with current trends, methods and techniques of teaching science to secondary school students. This course may not be used to satisfy requirements for a major or minor in Biology. Students certifying to teach biology will take this course.

Prerequisites: three semesters of biology and instructor's consent. One week of integrated lecture, laboratory, and field experience.
Selected topics in field biology or natural history.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent. Lecture and laboratory four to eight hours a week.
A study of selected current topics in biology.

Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and departmental permission.
Individual reading and research involving experimental or theoretical investigations; for students not enrolled in Honors Program.

(By invitation of the Honors Council)

BIO 361 Reading and Research for Honors I; Credit, 1 sem. Hr.

BIO 461 Reading and Research for Honors II; Credit, 2 sem. hrs.

BIO 462 Reading and Research for Honors III; Credit, 3 sem. hrs.
 
 

GULF COAST RESEARCH LABORATORY
 

The Mississippi College Department of Biological Sciences is affiliated with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Through this facility a student may take courses in marine biology. Research and independent study are also available through the Laboratory. For a description of the courses and additional information on the program, contact Dr. Ted Snazelle. Courses are offered in the summer only.
 

BIO 370 Introduction to Marine Zoology; Credit, 4 sem. hrs.

BIO 372 Marine Biology; Credit, 5 sem. hrs.

BIO 471 Marine Botany; Credit, 4 sem. hrs.

BIO 472 Coastal Vegetation; Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

BIO 473 Salt Marsh Plant Ecology; Credit, 4 sem. hrs.

BIO 481 Marine Invertebrate Zoology; Credit, 6 sem. hrs.

BIO 482 Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes; Credit, 4 sem. hrs.

BIO 485 Marine Vertebrate zoology and ichthyology; Credit, 6 sem. hrs.

BIO 486 Early Life History of Marine Fishes; Credit, 4 sem. hrs.

BIO 487 Marine Ecology; Credit, 5 sem. hrs.

BIO 489 Parasites of Marine Animals; Credit, 6 sem. hrs.

BIO 495 Marine Microbiology; Credit, 5 sem. hrs.

BIO 496 Special Problems in Marine Science; Credit, 1-6 sem. hrs.

BIO 525 Basic Techniques in Marine Science for Teachers; Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

BIO 528 Marine Science for Elementary Teachers; Credit, 3 sem. hrs.
 
 

COURSES FOR GRADUATE CREDIT ONLY
 
BIO 5403 Vertebrate Histology; Credit - 5 sem. hrs.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
An introduction to normal histology, featuring the study of cells, tissues, and organs. The functional significance of structure is considered.

BIO 5409 Human Embrology; Credit - 3 sem. hrs.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture 3 hours a week.
A study of human embryology with emphasis on the fundamental developmental processes. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, and development of the embryo from zygote through the differentiation of the neural tube. Additionally, topics involving development of selected human organ systems will be covered. Clinical analysis of birth defects will also be discussed.

BIO 5410 Human Gross Anatomy; Credit - 5 sem. hrs.

Prerequisites: 111 and 112. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A detailed examination of human gross anatomy utilizing human cadaver material. Students will also learn to read MRI's, X-rays and CAT scans of human subjects.

BIO 5412 Medical Physiology; Credit - 5 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite 111 and 112, and two years of chemistry. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A study of general principles and underlying mechanisms of vertebrate physiology, with emphasis on regulation and homeostasis.

BIO 5415 Immunology; Credit - 3 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite: 111 and 112 and CHE 101 and 102. Lecture three hours a week.
A study of multiple aspects of the immune response.

BIO 5416 Immunology Lab; Credit - 1 sem. hr.

Prerequisite: Bio 5415 must be taken concerently; 111 and 112 and CHE 101 and 102.
Laboratory three hours a week.

Prerequisite: 251 or equivalent. Lecture three hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A study of medically important bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites with an emphasis on clinical laboratory applications.

BIO 5425 Human Neuroanatomy; Credit - 5 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite: 410 or 311 or 312. Lecture four hours a week. Laboratory three hours a week.
A detailed examination of neurocircuitry and function of the human brain and spinal cord, and the etiology of common neurological disorders. Human cadaver brains and human cadaver heads are used to learn anatomical structures. Students will also learn to read MRI's, X-rays and CAT scans of human subjects.

BIO 6501 Unifying Principles of Modern Biology; Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

An investigation of the central unifiying principles underlying the biological sciences. The course is required of all graduate students earning the MCS Biology or M.Ed. Biology.

BIO 6502 Human Impacts on the Environment Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

This course examines human impacts on earth including greenhouse warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, as well as effects on tropical rainforests, wetlands and endangered species.

BIO 6503 Biogeography, Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

The course examines the distribution and patterns of life on the outer surface zone of the earth's crust which is capable of supporting living things.

BIO 6504 Wildlife Biology, Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

This course examines the ecology and management principles of wildlife.

BIO 6505 Genomics, Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of genomics

BIO 6506 Food and Water Microbiology; Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

This course examines microorganisms in food, drinking water surface water, and wastewater. Current standard procedures for detecting these microorganisms, methods for treatment, control or eliimination will be considered.

BIO 6532 Plant Biology, Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

An integrated course on the anatomy and physiology of seed plants.

BIO 6541 Human Heredity; Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

A study of the basic principles of human heredity including the genetic material of humans, the behavior of genes in individuals, in kindreds and in populations.

BIO 6545 Special Topics Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

BIO 6546 Special Topics Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

BIO 6547 Special Topics Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

BIO 6548 Special Topics Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

BIO 6549 Special Topics Credit, 3 sem. hrs.

BIO Thesis I, 3 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite: Approval of prospectus and satificatory progress as determined by the adivors. (Eligible for grade of PR only until BIO 6564 is completed; the permanent grade for 6563 and 6564 will be assigned when the thesis is approved)

BIO Thesis II, 3 sem. hrs.

Prerequisite: Completion of thesis and oral defense as determined by thesis committee. Binding fee. (Eligible for tempory grade PR only until thesis is completed; a permanent grade will be assigned when the thesis is completed.)