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Biology Graduate courses\u00a0 (BIOL)<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

510.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CONSERVATION ECOLOGY\u00a0 (3 credit hours)<\/strong>
This course reviews the evolutionary and ecological bases for the Earth\u2019s biodiversity and its
importance to ecosystem function and human welfare. \u00a0The causes, rates and patterns of loss of
biodiversity throughout the world and the concepts and techniques used in ecological conservation
and restoration are reviewed. \u00a0Three class hours per week.\u00a0 Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

521. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ANIMAL PARASITISM \u00a0(4 credit hours)<\/strong>
This course details the ecological concept of parasitism, utilizing the prominent parasitic species of
animals and man. \u00a0The laboratory component of the course concerns the identification of species and
structures of the important parasites of animals and man.\u00a0 Lab and field projects dealing with natural
and host-parasite systems will also be undertaken. \u00a0Six class hours per week.\u00a0 Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

550. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 EVOLUTION \u00a0(3 credit hours)<\/strong>
A course covering the concepts and theories of modern evolutionary biology, including the mechanisms
of genetic change in populations, speciation patterns, and geologic change through time. \u00a0Three class
hours per week. \u00a0Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

561. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MICROBIAL GENETICS \u00a0(4 credit hours)<\/strong>
Genetic mechanisms of bacteria, including their viruses, plasmids and transposons. \u00a0Integration of
genetic principles and genetic\/molecular tools for understanding biological questions. \u00a0Select topics
in eukaryotic microbial genetics will be included. \u00a0Six class hours per week including laboratory.
Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

565.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 THE BIOLOGY OF FISHES \u00a0(4 credit hours)<\/strong>
This is an introductory course that examines the evolution, morphology, anatomy, physiology, and
ecology of fishes. \u00a0The course will relate the above subject areas to aquaculture principles and practices.
Six class hours per week. \u00a0Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

573.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 EUKARYOTIC MOLECULAR GENETICS\u00a0 (4 credit hours)<\/strong>
A study of genome structure, organization and function of model organisms with special reference to Arabidopsis and other higher eukaryotes; theory and methodology of genetic and physical mapping, comparative genomics, sequencing, sequence analysis and annotation; emphasis on the function of complex genomes, genome-wide expression analysis, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, gene silencing, transposons, genome duplication and evolution.\u00a0 Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

575. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PRINCIPLES OF AQUACULTURE (4 credit hours)<\/strong>
An in-depth step-by step study of the principles and practices underlying commercial aquaculture
production, aquatic productivity and the levels of aquaculture management. \u00a0Practices in the United
States will be the primary focus with attention to the world in general. \u00a0Six class hours per week.
Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

599.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SPECIAL TOPICS \u00a0(1 – 4 credit hours)<\/strong>
An in depth study of special topics proposed by members of the biology faculty. \u00a0Open to graduate
students. \u00a0Prerequisite: graduate status and permission of instructor.

605.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADVANCED ECOLOGY \u00a0(4 credit hours)<\/strong>
This course explores the topics at the forefront of basic and applied ecology through current and
seminal primary and review literature. \u00a0Topics include plant adaptations to stress and environmental
heterogeneity, ecosystem nutrient and energy dynamics, processes that generate and regulate
biodiversity, the importance of biodiversity to ecosystem function, and the application of this
information towards management, conservation and reclamation. \u00a0In laboratory, these concepts will be
explored using field and laboratory experiments. \u00a0Six class hours per week. \u00a0Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

635.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY \u00a0(4 credit hours)<\/strong>
This course is designed as an introduction to the mechanisms and principles involved in life processes.\u00a0 A general and comparative approach is used to develop and understanding, in biophysical and
biochemical terms have how animals function in order to produce an integrated functioning of the
organ systems. \u00a0While all levels of organization are considered, particular emphasis is placed on the
whole animal and its dynamic organ systems. \u00a0The course also emphasizes physiological responses to
environmental stresses. \u00a0Six class hours per week including laboratory. \u00a0Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

640.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FIELD BOTANY\u00a0 (4 credit hours)<\/strong>
An integrated laboratory study of the taxonomy, ecology and geography of plants with emphasis on
the flora of West Virginia.\u00a0 Six class hours per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite: graduate status and permission of instructor.

644.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY\u00a0 (4 credit hours)<\/strong>
This course includes an analysis of the cell biology, biochemistry, metabolism, ecological physiology, and development of plants.\u00a0 Lecture topics include water relations, respiration, photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, mineral nutrition, plant hormones, plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, and the role of environmental signals in plant development, and the environmental physiology of Mid-Atlantic, mixed mesophytic, deciduous forests.\u00a0 Lectures will be supplemented with reading in research journals. Laboratory exercises are designed to demonstrate basic research techniques as well as the principles covered in lecture.\u00a0 Six contact hours per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 graduate status and permission of instructor.

660.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY \u00a0(4 credits)<\/strong>
Microbial functions, interactions, and diversity in natural and man-made environments. \u00a0Applications
of microbial activities in bioremediation, biodegradation, agriculture, health and environmental
biotechnology. \u00a0Six class hours per week including laboratory. \u00a0Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.

666.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CANCER BIOLOGY\u00a0 (3 credit hours)<\/strong>
This course will introduce the student to the biology of tumors.\u00a0\u00a0 Emphasis will be placed on the cellular and molecular events that lead to tumor formation and progression to cancer. The course format will be a combination of traditional lecture and seminar.\u00a0 Three class hours per week.\u00a0 Prerequisites: Entry into the Biotechnology Graduate Program and permission of the instructor.

671.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY \u00a0(2 credit hours)<\/strong>
Discussion of current and classical research literature in environmental microbiology, including microbial ecology and evolution, and the interface with plant, animal and medical microbiology. \u00a0Two class hours per week. \u00a0Prerequisites: graduate status and permission of instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biotechnology Graduate Program\u00a0 (BT)<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

501.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SEMINAR FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS\u00a0 (1 credit hour)
This elective course that will introduce graduate students to the teaching profession.\u00a0 The course focuses on the structural organization of the academic institution, selected techniques in teaching, issues in the classroom, and current literature in higher education.\u00a0 There will be selected readings, exercises, and guest speakers.\u00a0 Class meets one hour per week.\u00a0 A maximum of one credit of the course may be applied toward the course requirements of the Biotechnology MS or MA degrees.\u00a0 Prerequisite: admission to graduate program or permission of instructor.

511.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BIOTECHNOLOGY SEMINAR \u00a0(1 credit hour)\u00a0<\/strong>
This is a graduate-level seminar course involving a literature search, and written and oral presentations of biotechnology research.\u00a0 Includes evaluation of presentations by off-campus professionals, faculty and peers.\u00a0 Two class hours per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.

555.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BIOSTATISTICS \u00a0(3 credit hours)<\/strong>
An introduction to statistics emphasizing its application in biological investigation.\u00a0 Topics include central tendencies, dispersion, normality, confidence intervals, probability, parametric and non-parametric tests of hypothesis (including tests of independence and goodness of it, correlation, regression, t-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA, and planned and unplanned comparisons), the relationships between effect size, power, and sample size, and fundamentals of experimental design. Two lecture and two lab hours per week.\u00a0 Prerequisites: Math 101 or Math 121; admission to the program.

567.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CURRENT CONCEPTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY \u00a0(3 credit hours)<\/strong>
Recent developments in animal, plant, environmental and microbial biotechnology, including the engineering of biological processes from molecular to ecosystem-level scales.\u00a0 Lecture\/discussion format.\u00a0 Three class hours per week.\u00a0\u00a0 Prerequisite: Admission to the program.

571.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TECHNIQUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY I \u00a0(2 credit hours)<\/strong>
The first in a two semester laboratory series, this course includes a broad scope of protein, RNA and DNA protocols providing experience in the manipulation of macromolecules and transformation of microbes.\u00a0 Emphasis is on building the skills and intellectual framework necessary to work in the biotechnology field.\u00a0 Six class hours per week.\u00a0\u00a0 Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.

572. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TECHNIQUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY II\u00a0 (2 credit hours)<\/strong>
This is the second course in a two semester laboratory series.\u00a0 This course includes numerous organism-specific techniques of culture, propagation, maintenance and study.\u00a0 These exercises provide training in bioinformatics, plant and animal genetic engineering, bioreactors and fermentation, research microscopy and cytogenetics, aquaculture, immunology and molecular diagnostics.\u00a0 Six class hours per week.\u00a0 Prerequisites: BT571 or equivalent; Admission to the program.

590.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GRADUATE RESEARCH\u00a0 (1 – 4 credit hours)<\/strong>
An independent research topic designed by the student\u00a0with the assistance of a graduate faculty advisor that supervises the project.\u00a0 The topic should be acceptable to the advisor and the chair.\u00a0 Limited to specific problems in the biotechnology field.\u00a0 A maximum of 4 credits of BT 590 may be counted toward a Master’s in Biotechnology.\u00a0 Variable contact hours.\u00a0 Prerequisites: admission to Biotechnology Graduate Program and permission of instructor.

591.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY OR RESEARCH\u00a0 (1 – 4 credit hours)<\/strong>
An independent research topic designed by the student\u00a0with the assistance of a graduate faculty advisor that supervises the project.\u00a0 The topic should be acceptable to the advisor and the chair.\u00a0Limited to specific problems in the biotechnology field.\u00a0 Available after fulfilling 4 credit hours of BT 590.\u00a0 Variable contact hours.\u00a0 Course is graded pass \/ fail only.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 admission to Biotechnology Graduate Program and permission of instructor.

592.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 GRADUATE LIBRARY RESEARCH\u00a0 (2 credit hours)<\/strong>
Extensive library research techniques in a particular biological area.\u00a0 Staff assigns a topic and supervises the project.\u00a0 A maximum of 2 credits of BT 592 may be counted toward a Master’s in Biotechnology.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 admission to Biotechnology Graduate Program and permission of instructor.

598.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY\u00a0 (1-3 credit hours)<\/strong>
Experience in the biotechnology industry through work at an industrial site or governmental agency.\u00a0 Arrangement determined by industry\/government partner in conjunction with the student\u2019s graduate committee.\u00a0\u00a0Prerequisites: Admission to graduate program; approval of graduate committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

599.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY \u00a0(1-4 credit hours)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An in-depth study of special topics proposed by members of the Biotechnology graduate faculty.\u00a0 Open to graduate students.\u00a0\u00a0Prerequisite: graduate status.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

695.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MASTERS THESIS RESEARCH\u00a0 (1 – 9 credit hours)<\/strong>
An independent research project designed by the student with assistance from the Thesis advisor and acceptable to the Thesis committee.\u00a0 Variable contact hours.\u00a0 Course is graded pass \/ fail only.\u00a0 Prerequisite: admission to the Biotechnology Graduate Program and approval of the graduate committee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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