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Course Descriptions

All currently offered courses are listed in alphabetical order by prefix and chronologically thereafter. Courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) have their ACTS Course Index Numbers listed after the course description. For additional information regarding ACTS, please see http://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/transfer-work/.
 

Biology
  

  • BIO 3211 - Techniques for Medical Exam Test Taking

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    This course introduces students to the Medical College Aptitude Test, MCAT. Basic scientific principles and test taking strategies within the fields of medicine will be covered. Spring.

    Prerequisites: enrollment limited to students seek­ing a career in medicine. Graded pass or fail, credit cannot be applied to degree requirements.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3221 - Human Structure and Function I Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: It is recommended this course be taken concurrently with BIO 3223 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3223 - Human Structure and Function I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course covers the structure and func­tion of the human organism. Topics covered include, cellular function, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301 , BIO 1303 , CHEM 1023  and CHEM 1021 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 3231 - Human Structure and Function II Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: It is recommended this course be taken concurrently with BIO 3233 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3233 - Human Structure and Function II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course covers the structure and func­tion of the human organism. Topics covered include special senses and endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, reproductive and integumentary systems. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3223  and BIO 3221 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 3241 - Physical Diagnosis

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    This course provides an introduction to clinical medi­cine for pre-medical students by teaching the basics of physical examination. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1303  and BIO 1301 . Enrollment limited to pre-medical students. Graded pass or fail, credit cannot be applied to degree requirements.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3251 - Introduction to Pathology

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    This course introduces pre-medical students to presentation, physical findings, etiology and basic treatment of a number of common diseases and conditions. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1303  and BIO 1301 . Enroll­ment limited to pre-medical students. Graded pass or fail, credit cannot be applied to degree requirements.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3261 - Health Coaching I

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Opportunities for pre-medical students to better understand and practice concepts of healthcare, especially the interactions of a health care provider and the patient. Fall.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3251  and instructor permission. Graded pass or fail.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3271 - Health Coaching II

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Extensive practical experience for pre-medical students working as facilitators for health care providers and their patients. Spring.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3261  and instructor permission. Graded pass or fail.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3301 - General Entomology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: It is recommended this course be taken concurrently with BIO 3303 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3303 - General Entomology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Identification, structure, and life history of the principal insect orders. Lecture three hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 3311 - Economic Entomology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: It is recommended this course be taken concurrently with BIO 3313 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3313 - Economic Entomology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Life history, distribution, and control of injurious insects. Lecture three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 3322 - Invertebrate Zoology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Classification and natural history of representative invertebrates. Lecture two hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 3332 - Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Four hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 3322 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 3501 - Wild Flowers of Arkansas

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Identification and conservation of wild flowers in Arkansas, plus studying those that are edible, endangered or rare, poisonous, or may be used in flower gardens. Open to all majors. Lecture one hour per week. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3511 - Wild Flowers of Arkansas Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken con­currently with BIO 3501 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3541 - Plant Pathology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concur­rently with BIO 3542 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 3542 - Plant Pathology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Nature, cause, and control of diseases of orchard, garden, and field crops. Lecture two hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1501  and BIO 1503 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 3553 - Economic Botany

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Economic plants and their use by man. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1501  and BIO 1503 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 3673 - Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Evolution of human perception of natural resources, sociocultural beliefs and practices of traditional societies, lessons for effective conser­vation/management plans of marine and terrestrial/freshwater systems, and global case studies. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4011 - Microtechnique

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Methods of killing, fixing, staining, and mounting tissues. Lecture one hour per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1501 , BIO 1503 , CHEM 3103 , and CHEM 3101 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4012 - Microtechnique Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Four hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4011 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4013 - Population Genetics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course will investigate the theories describing the temporal nature of the genetic structure of populations. There will be an emphasis on problem solving applying statistical tools. Intended for students entering the disciplines of systematics, conservation, agriculture, and wildlife and fisheries sciences. Spring, odd. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4021 - Biological Seminar

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Conferences, readings, and reports on material relevant to the biological sciences. Open only to biology department majors with 18 hours or more of course work in the subject area. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may ap­ply. Required of all department majors.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4033 - Bioinformatics and Applications

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Provides a basic understanding of computa­tional methods used in bioinformatics, including hands on training to access and use biological data sources to analyze nucleotide/amino acid sequences and three-dimensional atomic struc­tures of proteins, nucleic acids allowing interpretations of biological processes. Lecture three hours per week. Spring.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4043 - Biometry

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An introduction to data analyses and effective data presentation, using spreadsheet software and real biological examples. Fall.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1023 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4053 - Applications in Biotechnology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A capstone course which focuses on real world applications of biotechnology presented as case studies and utilizing current literature reviews. Medical, agricultural, environmental and industrial biotechnology and their ethical, legal and social implications covered. Spring.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4063 - Biosafety and Ethics in Research

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Biosafety in the workplace, including chemical and radiation safety. Examination of moral and ethical issues in the laboratory and in research, including the concepts of transgenics, intellectual property and writing in research. Lecture three hours per week. Fall.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4083 - Evolution

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A thorough overview of evolutionary biology, including how evolutionary theory relates to genetics, ecology, behavior, biodiversity, and human health. Fall, Spring. Limited to students with BS-Biological Sciences, BS-Wildlife, BS-Biological Sciences Education, and BS-Environmental Science majors.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301 , BIO 1303 , BIO 1501 , BIO 1503 , BIO 3011  and BIO 3013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4103 - Virology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The structure, function, and classification of viruses, and their im­pact on modern society and the biological world. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2103  or BIO 3013  or BIO 4104  or BIO 4133 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4104 - Microbiology

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Morphology, physiology, taxonomy and cultivation of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans with an emphasis on medically relevant bacteria. Relationship of microorganisms to animals, plants, and the environment. Lecture two hours per week and laboratory four hours per week. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1023  and BIO 2013  or instructor permis­sion.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • BIO 4111 - Immunology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Study of classical and current immunology techniques such as ELISA, immuno electrophoresis and Western Blot analysis. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2013  and CHEM 1013 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4113 - Immunology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of the human immune system. Topics include innate and acquired immunity, complement fixation and disorders of the immune system. Lecture 3 hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2013  and CHEM 1013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4123 - Cell Signaling

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    This course will provide an understanding of key concepts about cellular signaling mechanisms, major signaling pathways identified to date, and about the methods used to study these pathways. Three hours per week during spring semester. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2013  or BIO 4133 , or permission of the instructor.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4131 - Cell Biology Lab

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4133 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4133 - Cell Biology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Organization and activities of cells, with emphasis on the ultra­structure and function of cellular organelles. Lecture three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2011 , BIO 2013 , CHEM 1023  and CHEM 1021 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4143 - Pharmacology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The study of drugs and their mechanisms of action at the system, cellular, and molecular levels. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2203  and BIO 2223 , or BIO 3223  and BIO 3233 , BIO 4104 , and CHEM 4243 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4153 - Laboratory in BioTechniques I

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Laboratory techniques in protein chemis­try and analytical techniques. Techniques also include a variety of chromatographic methods, electrophoresis, UV-vis spectroscopy and radiochemistry. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3011 , BIO 3013 , BIO 4131 , BIO 4133 , CHEM 4241 , and CHEM 4243 ; or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4163 - Laboratory in BioTechniques II

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Laboratory techniques in DNA/RNA isola­tion, analysis and applications, including PCR, reverse transcriptase PCR, recombinant DNA and the production of gene expression products. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 4153 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4173 - Molecular Biology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Fundamental principles of molecular biology and their ap­plication. Emphasis on integrating technologies, past and present, to explore gene structure, regulation and function in driving biological processes. Spring.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3013  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4201 - Issues in Human Ecology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4202 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4202 - Issues in Human Ecology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    A broad ecological approach demonstrating prob­lems of modern society such as environmental deterioration, hunger, and resource depletion. Lecture two hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4213 - Human Genetics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Current advances in the understanding of the human genome. Lecture three hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may ap­ply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3013 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4301 - Aquatic Entomology

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Identification, life histories, and ecology of aquatic arthropods, with emphasis on freshwater insects. For students in wildlife management, fisheries management, aquatic biology, and advanced entomology. Lecture one hour per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3301 , BIO 3303 , and BIO 3123 or BIO 4371  and BIO 4373 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4302 - Aquatic Entomology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Four hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4301 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4311 - Fisheries Biology

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Identification, ecology, food habits, management, and behavior of fishes. Lecture one hour per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1303  and BIO 1301 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4312 - Fisheries Biology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Four hours per week. To be taken concur­rently with BIO 4311 . Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4324 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    The functional morphology of chordates, with emphasis on those with backbones. Anatomical structures are presented with a focus on phylogeny, ontogeny, and structural homology. Lecture two hours and lab four hours per week. Fall. Special course fees apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301 , BIO 1303 , BIO 2011  and BIO 2013 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • BIO 4332 - Animal Histology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Cells and tissues of the organ systems of vertebrates. Lecture two hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 4324 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4333 - Marine Biology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Overview of the diverse discipline of marine biology. Empha­sis on life history but will incorporate aspects of chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, and ecology of marine systems. Also includes marine fisheries, conservation biology, aquaculture, pharmacology, resource management, and public policy. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1303  and BIO 1301  or BIOL 1003  and BIOL 1001 , and BIO 3023 , or instructor permission.
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: BIO 5333.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4341 - Animal Embryology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4343 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4342 - Animal Histology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Four hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4332 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4343 - Animal Embryology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of reproduction and development in animals including reproductive systems, gamete formation, fertilization, early cleavage, formation of germ layers, and development of the organ systems. Lecture three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4341 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4354 - Mammalogy

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Evolution, phylogenetics, biogeography, structure, ecology, taxonomy, and field techniques of mammals. Lecture three hours and lab three hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: “C” or better in both BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • BIO 4362 - Applied Aquaculture

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Field course in which principles of aquaculture are ap­plied within several public and private enterprises. Intended for the student interested in wildlife, fisheries biology, and agriculture. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 4311  and BIO 4312 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4371 - Animal Ecology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4373 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4372 - Applied Fisheries

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Field course in which principles are applied within several fisheries management settings. Intended for the Wildlife Ecology and Management major. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 4311 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4373 - Animal Ecology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The relationship of animals to their chemical, physical, and biological environment, and the distribution of animal life. Lecture three hours per week. Fall. Spe­cial course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3023 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4383 - Vertebrate Endocrinology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Examination of the vertebrate endocrine and neuro­endocrine processes at various levels (molecular to organismal) with a focus on comparative endocrinology. Topics will include synthesis, transport, mechanisms of action and regulation, and dysfunctions of endocrine control.

    Prerequisites: BIO 2013  and CHEM 1023 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4384 - Parasitology

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Evolution, life cycles, pathology, treatment and identification of biomedically important vertebrate parasites. Lecture three hours and lab three hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: “C” or better in both BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • BIO 4401 - Ichthyology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, even. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4402 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4402 - Ichthyology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Taxonomy, distribution, natural history, and economic importance of fishes, with emphasis on Arkansas species. Lecture two hours per week. Fall, even. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4413 - Wildlife Program Internship

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Participation in a professional wildlife or fisheries educational, management or research program activity. Internship is arranged by the student and may be a volunteer or paid position. Entails a minimum of work hours. Fall, Spring, Summer. Special course fees may apply. Must be approved by advisor or chair.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4421 - Ornithology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4423 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4423 - Ornithology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Morphology, physiology, taxonomy, behavior, ecology, natu­ral history, zoogeography, and evolution of birds. Lecture three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4433 - Field Experience in Marine Environments

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Hands on experience with living and non living components of environments. Emphasis on marine organisms and habi­tats but will incorporate human interactions associated with marine environments. Course is comprised of an intensive 12 day, 10 hours a day, field trip to an appropriate marine environ­ment. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 4333 , or BIOL 1003  and BIOL 1001 , or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4441 - Comparative Animal Physiology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Three hours per week. Fall,even. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4443 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4443 - Comparative Animal Physiology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Examination of physiological systems and processes across vertebrate and invertebrate groups. Broad topics include energetic relation­ships, integrating systems, reproduction, internal transport, and maintenance of internal balance. Fall, even.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301 , BIO 1303 , BIO 2013 , CHEM 1021 , and CHEM 1023 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: BIO 5443.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4454 - Herpetology

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    The biology of amphibians and reptiles, with emphasis on behavior, ecology, field identification, morphology, physiology, and phylogenetic relationships. Lecture three hours and lab three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301 , BIO 1303 , BIO 2011 , BIO 2013  and BIO 3023 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • BIO 4513 - Plant Physiology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    General principles of conduction, cellular reactions, respira­tion, growth, photosynthesis, movement, hormones, and metabolism in plants. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1501 , BIO 1503 , and CHEM 2064 or CHEM 3103  and CHEM 3101 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4521 - Wetland Plant Ecology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Three hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4522 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4522 - Wetland Plant Ecology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    A study of plant responses to environmental factors during germination, growth, reproduction, and dormancy. Lecture two hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3023  or permission of professor or chair.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4541 - Mycology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, even every 4 years. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4542 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4542 - Mycology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Morphology, cytology, genetics, and physiology of fungi. Four hours per week. Lecture two hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4541 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4551 - Medical Mycology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, even. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concur­rently with BIO 4552 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4552 - Medical Mycology

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Cutaneous, systemic, and opportunistic fungus dis­eases mycoses of man and other animals. Lecture two hours per week. Fall, even. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1501  and BIO 1503 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • BIO 4601 - Limnology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4603 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4603 - Limnology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Physicochemical conditions of fresh water, and their effects on aquatic life, including plankton analysis and bottom fauna studies. Lecture three hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4613 - Conservation Biology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of global and local biological resources, includ­ing the diversity of life, the value of biodiversity, the importance of diversity to humans and human cultures, and interdisciplinary strategies to conserve biological resources. Lecture three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3023  or instructor permis­sion.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4623 - Environmental Microbiology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Study of the physiology and diversity of micro­organisms and their role in cycling of nutrients and mineralization of pollutants in the world. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1023  and BIO 2013 , or BIO 4104 , or BIO 4133 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4633 - Environmental Toxicology Mechanisms and Impacts

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Understanding the basic principles behind the study of impacts and the mechanisms of physiological disturbances associ­ated with environmental toxicant exposure to natural systems. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 4133  and BIO 4131 , or CHEM 4243  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4641 - Environmental Biology Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Field and laboratory exposure to ecological, economic and sociological aspects of management of water, soil and air resources. Content will vary based on current topics of importance in the field of environmental science. Laboratory three hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3023  or BIO 4373 , BIO 4633  or instructor permission.
    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4643 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4643 - Environmental Biology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Exposure to ecological, economic and sociological aspects of management of water, soil and air resources. Content will vary based on current top­ics of importance in the field of environmental biology. Lecture three hours per week. Fall, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3023  or BIO 4373 , BIO 4633 , or instructor permis­sion.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4651 - Wildlife Management Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Three hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4653 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4653 - Wildlife Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The ecology and management of wildlife species and their environment, with emphasis on fish, waterfowl, upland game birds, and mammals. Lecture three hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4661 - Wildlife Management Investigational Techniques Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: To be taken concurrently with BIO 4661.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIO 4663 - Wildlife Management Investigational Techniques

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Identification of wildlife problems, project design, interpretation and construction of wildlife maps, food habit and census techniques, wildlife populations and habitat analyses, predictive population dynamics, and introduction to modeling and wildlife decision making procedures. Lecture three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1301  and BIO 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIO 4704 - Plant Systematics

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    A study of the systematics, nomenclature, morphology, and identification terminology for vascular plants with an emphasis on dichotomous key-based identi­fication of flowering plants of Arkansas. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1501  and BIO 1503 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • BIO 4714 - Dendrology

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    A study of the systematics, nomenclature, morphology, phenol­ogy, geographic range, and natural history of woody plants with an emphasis on field recognition throughout the year. Fall, even. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: BIO 1501  and BIO 1503 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • BIO 4833 - Collections Curation and Research Design

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Museum-quality specimen curation including the collection and preservation of specimens and associated data.  The evaluation and development of research questions and hypotheses in taxonomy, biogeography, ecology, global change biology, and biodiversity using natural history collections and data as research sources. Spring, odd.

    Prerequisites: BIO 3023 .
Sem. Hrs: 3

Biological Science
  

  • BIOL 1001 - Biological Science Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, Spring, Summer. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: BIOL 1004, BIOL 1024)

    Concurrent Enrollment: It is recommended this course be taken concurrently with BIOL 1003 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • BIOL 1003 - Biological Science

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The major characteristics and processes of life emphasizing the human organism. Promotes understanding of diversity and unity among living organisms with focus on ecological interactions and responsibilities of people within their social and natural environment. Lecture three hours per week. Fall, Spring, Summer. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: BIOL 1004)

    Concurrent Enrollment: It is recommend­ed that this course be taken concurrently with BIOL 1001 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BIOL 1063 - People and the Environment

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Major environmental issues facing our society will be covered to equip students to become part of the solution to many environmental challenges confronting us this century. Lecture three hours per week Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Concurrent Enrollment: It is recommended this course be taken concurrently with BIOL 1001 .
Sem. Hrs: 3

Business Technology
  

  • BTEC 429V - Special Problems in Business Technology

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Individual problems in Business Technology arranged in consultation with the instructor, must be approved by the department chair. Irregular. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: Variable

Business
  

  • BUSN 200V - Business Internship I

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Internship credit for students with a declared major in the Neil Griffin College of Business who have secured an internship directly related to that major while having completed fewer than 60 hours. Fall, Spring, Summer. May be repeated for credit

    Prerequisites: Permission of Internship Director.
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • BUSN 1003 - First Year Experience Business

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Required course for all first semester fresh­men. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self manage­ment and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • BUSN 1012 - First Year Seminar in Business

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Exploration of career path options in business to assist students in understanding qualities, skills, and abilities employers are seeking. Spring.

    Prerequisites: Permis­sion of Internship Director.
Sem. Hrs: 2

Communication Disorders
  

  • CD 480V - Special Topics Workshop

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    A specially designed series of learning experienc­es to enhance the professional capabilities of speech pathologists. Opportunity for participants to engage in meaningful learning activities and interact with recognized professionals in the field. Irregular. Course may be repeated for credit.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • CD 489V - Independent Study in Communication Disorders

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Student may engage in studying specific problems in Communicative Disorders. Irregular. May not be repeated.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval from professor and department chair.
Sem. Hrs: Variable
 

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