May 21, 2024

2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Art History
	ARTH 4047 - Baroque Art (3 credits) A survey of the major styles of European art from 1600 to 1750: Baroque, Classicism, Realism, and Rococo. Offered in alternate years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4057 - 19th Century Art (3 credits) A survey of the major styles and trends in art from Neoclassicism to Postimpressionism. Offered in alternate years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4067 - Modern Art (3 credits) Major developments in painting and sculpture and other art forms from Postimpressionism through Surrealism. Offered every fall semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4077 - Contemporary Art (3 credits) A survey of art from Surrealism to the present day. Offered every spring semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4087 - Asian Art (3 credits) A study of the arts of India, China, and Japan. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4107 - Art Study Tour (1-3 credits, variable) This course is designed to acquaint the student with original works of art. The lecture series is followed by a trip to selected museums in the United States and/or Europe. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4117 - Women Artists and Their Art (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2020 or ARTH 2020 , WMST 2010 , or permission of the instructor. This course examines the contributions of women artists throughout history and addresses the question of why women’s art has been ignored or denigrated in the study and criticism of art. It also considers how women overcame social, educational, and legal obstacles to become professional artists. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4127 - History of Architecture (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2010 and ARTH 2020 or permission of instructor. A detailed and critical survey of the history of architecture, from pre-history to the present day, including both western and non-western architecture. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4167 - Aesthetic Theory and Criticism (3 credits repeatable) A discussion of contemporary aesthetic theories as they relate to the practices of art criticism and art history, with an emphasis on contemporary continental and analytic developments in art theory and historiography. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4177 - Art and Appalachia (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2010 or ARTH 2020 or APST 2060 or permission of the instructor. A survey of major styles and trends in the arts created in, for, and about the Appalachian region from the late 18th century to contemporary times. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4601 - History of Photography (3 credits) Exploring the history of photography from its beginning to the present day. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4901 - Independent Study in Sculpture (1-6 repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTA 3502 . Study in a selected area of art history for indepth research, with permission of instructor. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4907 - Art History Seminar (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2010 , ARTH 2020 , ARTH 4000-level or permission of instructor. An investigation of specific themes or topics in the history of art, including analysis, discussion, and interpretation of works of art and scholarly literature. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 4957 - Special Topics in Art (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5007 - Renaissance Art in Northern Europe (6 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2020 or permission of the instructor. European art outside Italy in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries with emphasis on the art of the Low Lands and Germany. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5017 - Classical Art (3 credits) A survey of the arts of Greece and Rome. Offered in alternate years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5027 - Medieval Art (3 credits) A survey of European architecture, sculpture, and painting from Late Antiquity to the end of the Gothic period. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5037 - Italian Renaissance Art (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2020 . Art in Italy from the fourteenth to sixteenth century. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5047 - Baroque Art (3 credits) A survey of the major styles of European art from 1600 to 1750: Baroque, Classicism, Realism, and Rococo. Offered in alternate years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5057 - 19th Century Art (3 credits) A survey of the major styles and trends in art from Neoclassicism to Postimpressionism. Offered in alternate years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5067 - Modern Art (3 credits) Major developments in painting and sculpture and other art forms from Postimpressionism through Surrealism. Offered every fall semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5077 - Contemporary Art (3 credits) A survey of art from Surrealism to the present day. Offered every spring semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5087 - Asian Art (3 credits) A study of the arts of India, China, and Japan. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5107 - Art Study Tour (1-3 credits, variable) This course is designed to acquaint the student with original works of art. The lecture series is followed by a trip to selected museums in the United States and/or Europe. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5117 - Women Artists and Their Art (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2020 or ARTH 2020 , WMST 2010 , or permission of the instructor. This course examines the contributions of women artists throughout history and addresses the question of why women’s art has been ignored or denigrated in the study and criticism of art. It also considers how women overcame social, educational, and legal obstacles to become professional artists. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5127 - History of Architecture (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2010 and ARTH 2020 or permission of instructor. A detailed and critical survey of the history of architecture, from pre-history to the present day, including both western and non-western architecture. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5167 - Aesthetic Theory and Criticism (3 credits repeatable) A discussion of contemporary aesthetic theories as they relate to the practices of art criticism and art history, with an emphasis on contemporary continental and analytic developments in art theory and historiography. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5177 - Art and Appalachia (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2010 or ARTH 2020 or APST 2060 or permission of the instructor. A survey of major styles and trends in the arts created in, for, and about the Appalachian region from the late 18th century to contemporary times. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5907 - Art History Seminar (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTH 2010 , ARTH 2020 , ARTH 4000-level or permission of instructor. An investigation of specific themes or topics in the history of art, including analysis, discussion, and interpretation of works of art and scholarly literature. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5957 - Special Topics in Art (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Astronomy
	ASTR 1010 - Astronomy I (4 credits) An introductory course which includes historical astronomy, celestial motions, properties and observation of light, and physical characteristics of the solar system and the sun. Includes laboratory activities involving telescope observations of solar system and stellar objects. Designed for students desiring a laboratory science for its general education value. Three (3) hours of lecture, and one (2) two hour lab each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ASTR 1020 - Astronomy II (4 credits) Introduces students to the study of stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Includes laboratory activities involving telescope observations of star systems, nebulae, and galaxies. Three (3) hours of lecture, and one (2) two hour lab each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ASTR 1035 - Life in the Universe (4 credits) Explores the possibility of life elsewhere in the Universe, including the origin and evolution of life on earth, life elsewhere in our solar system, recent discoveries of extrasolar planets, and advanced civilizations elsewhere in the galaxy. Also includes topics in interstellar communication, space travel, and UFOs. Three (3) hours of lecture, and one (2) two hour lab each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ASTR 3415 - Astrophysics (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2010 , MATH 1910 , or permission of instructor. Astrophysics covers the theoretical basis of what we know about the Universe around us. Topics include stellar atmospheres and spectra, stellar interiors, nuclear physics, stellar evolution and the HR diagram, and galactic structure. Galaxies: morphology and evolution; Cosmology: Hubble’s law, the Big Bang theory, general relativity, and the history of the Universe. Three (3) hours of lecture each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ASTR 3970 - Variable Stars (2 credits) Prerequisites: ASTR 1010 and ASTR 1020 . Corequistes: Permission of the instructor. A hands-on laboratory course on variable stars. Students will make approximately weekly observations of variable stars using the 14-inch Celestron telescope at the Harry D. Powell Observatory. Observations will be analyzed and light curve derived. Final data will be submitted to public archives for possible future use by astronomers around the world. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ASTR 4110 - Extragalactic Astronomy (4 credits) Prerequisites: ASTR 1020 and either PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2011 . Study of the structure, properties, and evolution of normal galaxies, radio galaxies, active galactic nuclei, quasars, and the Universe as a whole. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ASTR 4900 - Independent Study in Astronomy (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: ASTR 1020 Independent investigation of a problem in astronomy of interest to the student, under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. May be repeated (up to a maximum of four credits) provided subject matter is not duplicated. Requires permission of instructor. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Banking
	BNKC 1600 - Financial Accounting for Bankers (2 credits) This course is designed to provide students with a strong basic knowledge of accounting terms, concepts, and procedures. Emphasis is placed on developing a firm foundation of fundamental procedures with appropriate repetition of content through the use of examples and color-coded illustrations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BNKC 1610 - Economics for Bankers (2 credits) This course introduces the banking community to the study of economics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BNKC 1620 - Law and Banking Principles (2 credits) An introduction to laws pertaining to secured transactions, letters of credit, and the bank collection process. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BNKC 1630 - Marketing Financial Services (2 credits) Introduces the banking community to marketing financial services. It examines what motivates customers to purchase financial services and teaches students to develop a successful marketing plan. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BNKC 1640 - Principles of Banking (2 credits) This course provides entry-level bankers with the information they need to provide effective service to their customers, thereby having an impact on bank profitability. This information includes how banks affect the economy, why they are in business, what services they provide, and how they provide them. Students will also get a basic understanding of the interrelationships among various departments within a bank. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BNKC 1650 - Developing Basic Teller Skills (2 credits) This course reflects the changing responsibilities of the modern teller and includes the most recent compliance information. It is designed for the entry-level teller. Students are not required to have prior banking experience. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Biological Sciences
	BIOL 1010 - Biology for Non-majors I (4 credits) Corequistes: BIOL 1011 . A biology course with laboratory experience in general education. The role of biology in today’s society, with an emphasis on current issues in ecology, evolution, and behavior. Three (3) hours of lecture and two hours of lab. A common grade will be given in BIOL 1011/11. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1011 - Biology for Non-majors Laboratory (0 credit) Corequistes: BIOL 1010 . Laboratory exercises corresponding to Biology for Non-majors I. One (2) two-hour lab per week. Students must register for BIOL 1010. A common grade will be given in BIOL 1010/11. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1020 - Biology for Non-majors II (4 credits) Corequistes: BIOL 1021 . A biology course with laboratory experience in general education. The role of biology in today’s society, with an emphasis on current issues in reproduction, growth, genetics, and biotechnology. Three (3) hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Students must register for BIOL 1021. A common grade will be given in BIOL 1020/21. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1021 - Biology for Non-majors Laboratory II (0 credit) Corequistes: BIOL 1020 . Laboratory exercises corresponding to Biology for Non-majors II. 1 two-hour lab per week Students must register for BIOL 1020 . A common grade will be given in BIOL 1020/ 1021. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1110 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture I (4 credits) Corequistes: BIOL 1111 . Principles of molecular and cellular biology, including metabolism and genetic inheritance. Designed for biology majors, minors, and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. Three (3) hours of lecture and two hours of lab. A common grade will be given in BIOL 1110/11. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1111 - Biology for Science Majors Lab I (0 credit) Corequistes: BIOL 1110 . Laboratory exercises to gain the ability to identify and use the processes of biological science with materials corresponding to Biology for Science Majors Lecture I. One (2) two-hour lab per week. A common grade will be given in BIOL 1110/11. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1120 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture II (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 . Corequistes: BIOL 1121 . Principles of organismal biology, including structure and function of multicellular organisms, especially chordate animals, and flowering plants. Designed for biology majors, minors, and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. Three hours lecture and two hours of lab per week. A common grade will be given in BIOL 1120/21. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1121 - Biology for Science Majors Lab II (0 credit) Corequistes: BIOL 1120 . Laboratory exercises to gain the ability to identify and use the processes of biological science with materials corresponding to Biology for Science Majors Lecture II. One (2) two-hour lab per week. A common grade will be given in BIOL 1120/21. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1130 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture III (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 . Corequistes: BIOL 1131 . Principles of population biology including taxonomy and systematics, evolutionary processes, the phylogenetic history of life on earth, and ecological relationships. Designed for biology majors, minors, and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. Three hours lecture and two hours of lab per week. A common grade will be given for BIOL 1130/31. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1131 - Biology for Science Majors Lab III (0 credit) Corequistes: BIOL 1130 . Laboratory exercises to gain the ability to identify and use the processes of biological science with materials corresponding to Biology for Science Majors Lecture III. One (2) two-hour lab per week. A common grade will be given in BIOL 1130/31. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1310 - Concepts in Biology (4 credits) Corequistes: BIOL 1311 . A one-semester survey for non-majors that covers basic themes of biology, including cell theory, heredity, reproduction, energy conversion, interactions, and diversity. Three (3) lectures/week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 1311 - Concepts in Biology Lab (0 credit) Corequistes: BIOL 1310 . Introduction to scientific method, use of microscopes, designing and implementing experiments; data collection and interpretation. Students must enroll in BIOL1310. Two (2) hours/week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 2190 - Introduction to Computational Biology (3 credits) This course introduces students to the general concepts of calculus, probability theory, fractals, game theory and other mathematical tools to ecology, evolution, genetics and genomics. Concepts covered may include equilibrium, stability, emergence of complexity, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, genetic algorithms etc. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 2390 - Introduction to Research in Quantitative Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor Students rotate between a Biological Sciences lab and the Mathematics Department. Students learn math needed to support research in biology. One rotation per semester, consisting of one research experience in each department. The course may be repeated once. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 2999 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3100 - General Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1011 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent; plus MATH 1530 or MATH 1910 . The mechanisms of genetic transmission involving the chromosome theory of inheritance, linkage, recombination and mapping, chromosomal modifications and evolution, the organization of the hereditary material and the nature of gene action, mutation, population genetics, and statistical analysis. Three (3) hours lecture. (See optional BIOL 3141.) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3141 - Genetics Laboratory (2 credits) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): A course in genetics. Laboratory experiences designed to demonstrate basic genetic mechanisms including patterns of transmission, recombination, regulation, and the nature of the nucleic acids. Two (2) hour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3150 - Cell Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 plus one (1) year general chemistry; organic chemistry recommended. A study of structural and functional relationships in the eukaryotic cell. Two (2) hours lecture, one (1) hour oral component. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3151 - Cell Biology Laboratory (2 credits) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3150 or equivalent. Laboratory exercises demonstrating cell structure and function. Two (2) hour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3220 - Comparative Anatomy (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Comparisons of structure and development of representative vertebrate systems. Three hours lecture and 2 three-hour laboratories per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3230 - Vertebrate Embryology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Development of vertebrate embryos. Laboratory work based on representative organisms. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3240 - Plant Anatomy (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 /BIOL 1011 , either BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 or BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Introduction to the structure, growth, and development of the shoot and root systems of the vascular plants. Two hours lecture and two two-hour laboratories per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3260 - Animal Physiology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent; plus one year general chemistry. An introductory course in general and comparative physiology dealing with physical and chemical processes in animals. Two hours lecture and (2) twohour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3350 - Ecology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. An introduction to the principles of ecology with emphasis on interspecific and organismal-environmental relationships as they affect the size, development, distribution, and structure of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Three hours lecture and one (2) two-hour lab per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3410 - Vertebrate Zoology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Biology, collection, identification, museum preparation, and natural history of vertebrates. Lecture, laboratory, and field studies. Emphasis on vertebrates of the Eastern United States. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3420 - Plant Biology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Basic biology of plants, including morphology, reproduction, development, physiology, ecology, relationships of major plant groups, and their green algae ancestors. Two hours lecture and two-hour laboratories per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3450 - Algae and Fungi (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Morphology, biology, life cycles and relationships of the algae and fungi. Two hours lecture and two two-hour laboratories per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3460 - Invertebrate Zoology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Morphology, biology, life cycles, and relationships of the invertebrate organisms. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3480 - General Entomology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. The biology of insects including their anatomy, physiology, life histories, behavior, taxonomy, geological history, and economic importance. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3550 - Microtechnique (2 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Methods for the study of plant and animal tissues. Two (2) hour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3992 - Research Orientation (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): or Corequisite(s):BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. BIOL 3100 , MATH 1530 , or MATH 1910 . Introduction to current research topics and methods in the biological sciences. Discussions of methods and experimental design, and workshops on writing and oral presentations. Students will select an area of investigation, and an appropriate faculty mentor for an individual research project, and complete a research prospectus. One twohour meeting per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 3999 - Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4018 - Honors Thesis (3-6 credits) Open to those in university honors programs only. A capstone experience serving as the culmination of an honors curriculum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4037 - Coastal Biology Field Trip (1 credit) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent; and permission of instructor. Intensive field survey of the coastal flora and fauna. Course may be repeated for credit with limit of one (1) credit toward major. (Extra fees.) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4047 - Ecological Field Trip (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent; and permission of instructor. An extended field-oriented ecology course (approximately three weeks camping) to outstanding biomes of North America, i.e., deserts, alpine tundra, boreal forest and prairies, involving field instruction, specimen collection, identification of organisms in their natural habitats. Some pre-trip and post-trip classroom sessions. Course can be repeated for credit with limit of three credits toward degree. (Extra fees.) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4147 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 and one year of organic chemistry; or equivalent. Topics include cellular organization: pH and buffering. energy changes in molecular interactions. structure and characteristics of amino acids and proteins, structure/function relationships of enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and studies of the production, structure, and function of nucleic acids. Three hours lecture per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4157 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules Lab (2 credits) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4147 /BIOL 5147 , or equivalent. The theory and use of lab instruments and techniques will be introduced through a series of experiments designed to explore buffering, enzyme isolation and characterization, and DNA isolation and characterization. Experiment planning and interpretation of data generated by the students will culminate in journal-style reports. One four-hour lab per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4167 - Biochemistry of Metabolism (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 and one year of organic chemistry; or equivalent. The metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides will be covered with emphasis on reactions, enzymes, energy changes, pathway regulation, and pathway integration. Production of energy-rich molecules in the cell will be linked to important cellular functions (i.e., biosynthesis, movement, and transport). Three hours lecture per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4177 - Biochemistry of Metabolism Lab (2 credits) Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIOL 4167 /BIOL 5167 or BIOL 4147 /BIOL 5147 ; or equivalent. The theory and use of lab instruments and techniques will be introduced through a series of experiments designed to investigate photosynthesis, electron transport, polymerase chain reactions, and enzyme kinetics. Experiment planning and interpretation of data generated by the students will culminate in journal-style reports. One four-hour lab per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4247 - Appalachian Flora (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Field and laboratory identification and ecology of plants of the Southern Appalachian environs. Sixteen hours Lecture and labs/ field per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4257 - Appalachian Fauna (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131, or equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Field and laboratory identification and ecology of the animals of the Southern Appalachian environs. Sixteen hours Lecture and labs/field per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4267 - Plant Development (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 or permission of instructor. Pattern of plant development from zygote or spore to mature plant. Emphasis on cell and tissue differentiation, organogenesis, and the influence of growth regulators. In the laboratory, students will observe morphogenesis and will design and undertake a project of their choice. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4277 - Neurobiology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , or equivalent. An introduction to the study of neurobiology. Topics include fundamentals of cellular communication (action potentials, synaptic transmission, synaptic integration), sensory systems, motor systems, the neural basis of behavior, developmental plasticity, and learning. Examples are drawn from invertebrates, as well as vertebrates. Four hours lecture per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4300 - Seminar in Biology (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. For senior biology majors and minors. Training and experience in oral presentation of recent developments in biology research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4337 - Plant Systematics (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Flowering plant classification and evolution. Characteristics and methods of traditional plant taxonomy and computer-based phylogenetic methods using morphological and molecular data sets. Plants will be studied in field and lab. Students will use data collected from plant specimens and from GenBank to conduct phylogenetic analysis in various angiosperm groups. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4347 - Biogeography (2 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1130 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. Global and regional patterns in the distribution, abundance, and variation of plants and animals related to geographic conditions and earth history. One two-hour lecture per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4357 - Ethology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. An introduction to the study of animal behavior. Emphasis is placed on the ecology and evolution of behavioral patterns. Three hours lecture per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4360 - Evolution (3 credits) Prerequisites: Completion of 20 credits in biological science courses. A survey of current topics related to the evolution of life on earth. Intended for senior biological sciences majors. One hour lecture and two hours discussion per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4367 - Systems Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3350 or permission of instructor. Computer simulation modeling of ecological systems. Three hours lecture/discussion/workshop per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4450 - Bryophytes, Ferns, and Seed Plants (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent. Principal taxa of land plants characterized and compared in terms of structural, functional, and reproductive adaptations. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4467 - Ichthyology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3410 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the methodology of field collection, preservation, and identification of fishes. Quantitative analysis and preparation of summary reports on field collections will be emphasized. Two (2) one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4477 - Ornithology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3410 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the methodology of field identification, population censuses, seasonal diversity, and ecology of birds. One three-hour lecture and one three-hour lab per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4597 - Recombinant DNA Laboratory (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , BIOL 1130 /BIOL 1131 , or equivalent; plus one year organic chemistry or permission of instructor. Theory and practice in molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques, including recombinant DNA construction and gene transfer. One hour lecture and two three-hour laboratories per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4647 - Molecular Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 plus one year organic chemistry. (BIOL 3150 recommended) Investigations into gene structure, gene expression and its regulation, and modern molecular methodology. Three hours lecture per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4737 - Conservation Biology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 or equivalent. Underlying ecological and population genetic forces governing the structure and dynamics of populations. Evaluation of current conservation strategies. Labs include field experiments on biodiversity, species monitoring strategies, field trips and use of population viability analysis. Two hours lecture, one hour discussion, and three hours laboratory per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4747 - Population Genetics (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 or equivalent. An exploration of mechanisms of genetic change in populations. Theoretical predictions and empirical evidence are considered. Emphasis on molecular-based methods. A combination of field and lab exercises. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4757 - Developmental Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3230 or permission of instructor. A study of advanced topics in developmental biology such as the role of extracellular matrix and gene regulation on gametogenesis and embryogenesis. Two one-hour lectures and one (2) two-hour lab per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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ARTH 4047 - Baroque Art

ARTH 4057 - 19th Century Art

ARTH 4067 - Modern Art

ARTH 4077 - Contemporary Art

ARTH 4087 - Asian Art

ARTH 4107 - Art Study Tour

ARTH 4117 - Women Artists and Their Art

ARTH 4127 - History of Architecture

ARTH 4167 - Aesthetic Theory and Criticism

ARTH 4177 - Art and Appalachia

ARTH 4601 - History of Photography

ARTH 4901 - Independent Study in Sculpture

ARTH 4907 - Art History Seminar

ARTH 4957 - Special Topics in Art

ARTH 5007 - Renaissance Art in Northern Europe

ARTH 5017 - Classical Art

ARTH 5027 - Medieval Art

ARTH 5037 - Italian Renaissance Art

ARTH 5047 - Baroque Art

ARTH 5057 - 19th Century Art

ARTH 5067 - Modern Art

ARTH 5077 - Contemporary Art

ARTH 5087 - Asian Art

ARTH 5107 - Art Study Tour

ARTH 5117 - Women Artists and Their Art

ARTH 5127 - History of Architecture

ARTH 5167 - Aesthetic Theory and Criticism

ARTH 5177 - Art and Appalachia

ARTH 5907 - Art History Seminar

ARTH 5957 - Special Topics in Art

ASTR 1010 - Astronomy I

ASTR 1020 - Astronomy II

ASTR 1035 - Life in the Universe

ASTR 3415 - Astrophysics

ASTR 3970 - Variable Stars

ASTR 4110 - Extragalactic Astronomy

ASTR 4900 - Independent Study in Astronomy

BNKC 1600 - Financial Accounting for Bankers

BNKC 1610 - Economics for Bankers

BNKC 1620 - Law and Banking Principles

BNKC 1630 - Marketing Financial Services

BNKC 1640 - Principles of Banking

BNKC 1650 - Developing Basic Teller Skills

BIOL 1010 - Biology for Non-majors I

BIOL 1011 - Biology for Non-majors Laboratory

BIOL 1020 - Biology for Non-majors II

BIOL 1021 - Biology for Non-majors Laboratory II

BIOL 1110 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture I

BIOL 1111 - Biology for Science Majors Lab I

BIOL 1120 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture II

BIOL 1121 - Biology for Science Majors Lab II

BIOL 1130 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture III

BIOL 1131 - Biology for Science Majors Lab III

BIOL 1310 - Concepts in Biology

BIOL 1311 - Concepts in Biology Lab

BIOL 2190 - Introduction to Computational Biology

BIOL 2390 - Introduction to Research in Quantitative Biology

BIOL 2999 - Internship/Cooperative Education

BIOL 3100 - General Genetics

BIOL 3141 - Genetics Laboratory

BIOL 3150 - Cell Biology

BIOL 3151 - Cell Biology Laboratory

BIOL 3220 - Comparative Anatomy

BIOL 3230 - Vertebrate Embryology

BIOL 3240 - Plant Anatomy

BIOL 3260 - Animal Physiology

BIOL 3350 - Ecology

BIOL 3410 - Vertebrate Zoology

BIOL 3420 - Plant Biology

BIOL 3450 - Algae and Fungi

BIOL 3460 - Invertebrate Zoology

BIOL 3480 - General Entomology

BIOL 3550 - Microtechnique

BIOL 3992 - Research Orientation

BIOL 3999 - Cooperative Education

BIOL 4018 - Honors Thesis

BIOL 4037 - Coastal Biology Field Trip

BIOL 4047 - Ecological Field Trip

BIOL 4147 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules