non-mammalian reproductive systems. Topics addressed include embryological development and function of the reproductive system, conception and parturition. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a C or better and CHEM 1212.
BIOL 4650		Endocrinology (3-0-3)
A systematic survey of the mammalian and non-mammalian endocrine systems including properties of hormones, methods of study, and regulation of physiological functions. For Biology majors, this course must be passed with a C or better. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a C or better and CHEM 1212.
BIOL 4700		Cell and Molecular Biology (3-3-4)
A study of the biochemical composition, structure, metabolism, and regulatory mechanisms of the cell. Prerequisite: BIOL 3400 with a C or better.
BIOL 4730		Immunology (3-0-3)
An experimental examination of the immune system with emphasis on current findings and case studies. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a C or better, CHEM 1212, and at least one of the following: BIOL 3110, 3200 or 3400, or permission of instructor. CHEM 3411 and 3412 strongly recommended.
BIOL 4900		Cullum Lecture Series (Variable)
A variable-content course with lectures by nationally and internationally known scholars, films and/or panel discussions. Students participate in class discussions and prepare a biological project/term paper that is relevant to the semester's topic. Normally offered Spring. Prerequisite: BIOL 1102 or 1108 with a C or better.
BIOL 4950		Selected Topics (Variable)
Designed to treat areas of biology not in the normal curriculum. These courses may include Animal Behavior, Economic Botany, Introduction to Toxicology, Introductory Araneology, Neurobiology, Phycology, Plant Physiology, Principles of Human Physiology, Techniques in Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques. Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 with a C or better or permission of instructor.
BIOL 4980		Seminar (1-0-1)
The investigation of current topics in biology with students giving presentations and leading discussions. Normally offered Fall and Spring. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108; 18 additional hours of biological science with a C or better.
BIOL 4990		Undergraduate Research (Variable)
An introduction to research problems. No more than 3 hours may be counted toward the major. Normally offered each semester. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a C or better and permission of instructor; 18 additional hours of biological science with a C or better.

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