Jun 25, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Art History
	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 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 4157 - Philosophy of Art (3 credits) Prerequisites: Either two courses in either philosophy or art history, or permission of the instructor. A discussion of philosophical issues that arise in our attempts to understand the creation, appreciation, and criticism of the various literary, plastic, and performing arts. Cross-listed with PHIL 4157 Philosophy of Art . 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 4403 - History of Graphic Design (3 credits) A survey of visual communication/graphic design from prehistory through current graphic design methods, styles, and industry-leading designers. 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 4710 - Art History Capstone (1 credit) Prerequisites: ARTH 2010 , ARTH 2020 . A capstone course which must be taken simultaneously with another 4000-level art history course, including an examination of research methodology, bibliographical production and extended research. 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 Art History (1-6 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: ARTH 4000-level. Study in a selected area of art history for in-depth 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
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 3215 - Women in Astronomy (1 credit) Provides a historical overview of women in Astronomy, discussing trends and key issues. Topics include the scientific accomplishments of individual women, statistics on the participation of women in Astronomy over time, societal pressures affecting women in Astronomy, and historical recognition and acceptance of women in Astronomy. 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 . Corequisites: 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 2110 . Study of the structure, properties, and evolution of normal galaxies, radio galaxies, active galactic nuclei, quasars, and the Universe as a whole. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation each week. 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
Biology
	BIOL 1010 - Biology for Non-majors I (4 credits) Corequisites: 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 1010/11. 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) Corequisites: 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) Corequisites: 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) Corequisites: 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 1020/21. 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) Corequisites: 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 Laboratory I (0 credit) Corequisites: 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) Corequisites: 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 Laboratory II (0 credit) Corequisites: 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 /BIOL 1111 . Corequisites: 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 Laboratory III (0 credit) Corequisites: 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) Corequisites: 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 Laboratory (0 credit) Corequisites: 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 1888 - Honors Launch (1 credit) Designed for new Honors Biology students, this course provides introduction to basic research skills, the research process in science, and current research activities in the department. Topics also include study skills; degree planning; scientific organizations; and responsible conduct of research. One 2-hour meeting per week. Repeatable one time for a total of 2 credits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 2992 - Research Orientation (2 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 and MATH 1530 . 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 two-hour 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 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) hour 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) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 . 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. When Offered: (fall) 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 , or equivalent; CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1111 , CHEM 1120 /CHEM 1121 . A study of structural and functional relationships in the eukaryotic cell. Two (2) hours lecture, one (1) hour oral component. When Offered: (fall, spring) 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) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent. Laboratory exercises demonstrating cell structure and function. Two (2) hour labs per week. When Offered: (fall, spring) 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 3100 , or equivalent. Comparisons of structure and development of representative vertebrate systems. Three hours lecture and 2 three-hour laboratories per week. When Offered: (fall, odd years) 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 3100 , or equivalent. Development of vertebrate embryos. Laboratory work based on representative organisms. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. When Offered: (spring) 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 3100 , 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 3100 , or equivalent; CHEM 1120 /CHEM 1121 , or equivalent. An introductory course in general and comparative physiology dealing with physical and chemical processes in animals. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. When Offered: (spring) 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 3100 , 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. When Offered: (fall, spring) 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 3100 , 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. When Offered: (fall) 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 3100 , 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. When Offered: (spring) 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 3100 , or equivalent. Morphology, biology, life cycles and relationships of the algae and fungi. Two hours lecture and two two-hour laboratories per week. When Offered: (spring) 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 3100 , or equivalent. Morphology, biology, life cycles, and relationships of the invertebrate organisms. Two hours lecture and (2) two-hour labs per week. When Offered: (spring, odd years) 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 3100 , 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. When Offered: (fall) 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 3100 , or equivalent. Methods for the study of plant and animal tissues. Two (2) hour labs per week. When Offered: (fall/spring) 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 4010 - Senior Thesis (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 2992 and BIOL 4910 . Open to juniors or seniors only. A capstone course experience serving as a culmination of an undergraduate research project. 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 only to students accepted in ETSU honors programs.. 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 (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent. Intensive field survey of coastal Atlantic flora and fauna. Two hours lecture/laboratory per week; 6-day field trip, 1 day at sea. Student research presentation/report. When Offered: (every other fall) 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 , CHEM 2020 /CHEM 2021 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. When Offered: (spring) 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) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , 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. When Offered: (spring) 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 3100 , or equivalent; CHEM 2020 /CHEM 2021 , 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. When Offered: (spring) 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) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , 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. When Offered: (spring) 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: 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. When Offered: (summer) 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: 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. When Offered: (summer) 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 equivalent; or permission of the 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 3100 , 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. When Offered: (fall) 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: BIOL 4018 or BIOL 4910 . For junior or senior biology majors. Training and experience in oral presentation of original biological research. Repeatable once. 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 3100 , 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. When Offered: (fall, even years) 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 3100 , or equivalent; or permission of the 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. When Offered: (fall) 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 3100 , 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. When Offered: (spring) 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: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent. 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. When Offered: (fall/spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4367 - Modeling Biological Systems (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Computer simulation modeling of ecological systems. Three hours lecture/discussion/workshop per week. When Offered: (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4377 - Tropical Botany in Ecuador (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent and permission of the instructor. The class visits many field sites in Ecuador where students examine plants at diverse climatic, elevational and vegetational settings. Students identify plants, observe and dissect material, and become familiar with economically important tropical and temperate plants and plant communities. The course is conducted with a group of Ecuadorian botanists and students from our Ecuadorian sister university, Universidad Estatal de Bolívar. When Offered: (summer) 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 3100 , 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. When Offered: (spring, odd years) 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 3100 , BIOL 3410 , or equivalent; or permission of the 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. When Offered: (every other fall, beginning fall 2017) 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 3100 , BIOL 3410 , or equivalent; or permission of the 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. When Offered: (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4487 - Paleobotany (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3420 , or equivalent. This course concerns the evolutionary history of plants as revealed by the fossil record. Included are an introduction to the concepts of geological time, stratigraphy and sedimentation, fossilization of plants, and the diversity of plants through time. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour labs weekly. 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 3100 , or equivalent; or permission of the 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. When Offered: (spring) 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 , or equivalent; CHEM 2010 /CHEM 2011 ; BIOL 3150 recommended. Investigations into gene structure, gene expression and its regulation, and modern molecular methodology. Three hours lecture per week. When Offered: (fall) 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. When Offered: (fall, even years) 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. When Offered: (spring) 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 3100 , BIOL 3230 , or equivalent; or permission of the 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. When Offered: (fall, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4767 - Plant Physiology and Development (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent; and CHEM 2010 , or equivalent. A course in plant physiology and development dealing with physical and chemical processes affecting the growth, development, metabolism, and reproduction of plants. Includes study of the highly developed and diverse responses of plants to their environment. Three hours lecture, one hour oral component per week. When Offered: (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4857 - Aquatic Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent; or permission of the instructor. Field trips collection, identification, and ecology of freshwater plants and animals. One hour lecture and Two (2) hour labs per week. When Offered: (fall, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4867 - Marine Biology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent; BIOL 3460 recommended. Principles of marine biology with emphasis on habitats and ecological processes. 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 4887 - Arachnology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent. An in-depth exploration of the biology of spiders that integrates the organism’s anatomy, physiology, and development, with its ecology and evolution. Focuses on the biodiversity of spiders, particularly those of the southern Appalachian region. Field collection of spiders is required. Three hours of lecture/two hours of lab per week. When Offered: (fall, odd years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4900 - Independent Studies (1-4 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4910 - Research in Biology (1-4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Independent directed research for the advanced student. Field of study to be determined by mutual consent of the student and faculty advisor. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4957 - Special Topics in Biological Sciences (1-6 credits) Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics in biological sciences. Offered upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 4995 - Capstone: Review of Biology Concepts (1 credit) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 , or equivalent. Required for graduating standard and concentration Biology Majors. This course provides a review of critical concepts in biological sciences curriculum in the four main areas of Molecular, Biodiversity, Organismal, and Population. Part of the course grade will be determined by completing the ETS Major Field Exam in Biology. Course meets 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 4999 - 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
Biostatistics
	BSTA 3000 - Introduction to Biostatistics (3 credits) Statistical logic and elementary techniques of statistical analysis as applied to health. Collection and interpretation of population, natality, morbidity and mortality statistics. Elementary epidemiology, probability, sampling and tests of significance will be introduced. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Bluegrass
	BLUE 1710 - Introduction to Bluegrass and Country Music Theory (1 credit) An introduction to fundamental musical principles including scales, chords, and meters commonly used in Bluegrass and Country Music. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 1810 - Introduction to Sound Equipment and the Recording Studio (1 credit) An introduction to the fundamentals of audio equipment, setup procedures, and use of live sound and recording systems. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2150 - American Roots Music (3 credits) A multicultural survey of America’s diverse ethnic and regional traditions of vernacular music, how they have been revived and popularized in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the revival and reinterpretation of those music traditions regionally, nationally, and internationally. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2220 - Bluegrass Harmony Singing (2 credits) Prerequisites: BLUE 2710 . A study of the theory and application of bluegrass harmony singing emphasizing intonation, pronunciation, phrasing, blending, ear training, and notation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2240 - Bluegrass Seminar I (1 credit) This course focuses on listening and performance skills; musical analysis; how to engage an audience musically, visually, and verbally; how to work as a full-time or part-time musician; and how to live one’s life as an artist. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2310 - Guitar I (Introductory) (1 credit) A course for beginners, as well as those who have some playing experience. Basic flatpicked lead playing and accompaniment, with emphasis on clarity, smoothness, and solid rhythm; focus on folk, bluegrass, gospel, and country traditions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2330 - Fiddle Harmony II (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. A study of basic Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music harmony fiddle techniques used in what is commonly referred to as “twin” fiddling. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2380 - Instrument Setup and Maintenance (3 credits) A study of the anatomy, mechanics, and maintenance of stringed instruments with practical application of techniques associated with instrument setup, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2410 - Acoustic Guitar I (1 credit) An individual instruction course which is a flexibly designed course of study under an experienced musician. It provides an opportunity for the student to gain confidence with the fundamentals of the instrument and to develop musically. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2420 - Country Electric Guitar I (1 credit) An individual instruction course which is a flexibly designed course of study under an experienced musician. It provides an opportunity for the student to gain confidence with the fundamentals of the instrument and to develop musically. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2430 - Mandolin I (1 credit) An individual instruction course which is a flexibly designed course of study under an experienced musician. It provides an opportunity for the student to gain confidence with the fundamentals of the instrument and to develop musically. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2440 - Bluegrass Banjo I (1 credit) An individual instruction course which is a flexibly designed course of study under an experienced musician. It provides an opportunity for the student to gain confidence with the fundamentals of the instrument and to develop musically. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 2450 - Old Time Banjo I (1 credit) An individual instruction course which is a flexibly designed course of study under an experienced musician. It provides an opportunity for the student to gain confidence with the fundamentals of the instrument and to develop musically. 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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Course Descriptions

ARTH 4107 - Art Study Tour

ARTH 4117 - Women Artists and Their Art

ARTH 4157 - Philosophy of Art

ARTH 4167 - Aesthetic Theory and Criticism

ARTH 4403 - History of Graphic Design

ARTH 4601 - History of Photography

ARTH 4710 - Art History Capstone

ARTH 4901 - Independent Study in Art History

ARTH 4907 - Art History Seminar

ARTH 4957 - Special Topics in Art

ASTR 1010 - Astronomy I

ASTR 1020 - Astronomy II

ASTR 1035 - Life in the Universe

ASTR 3215 - Women in Astronomy

ASTR 3415 - Astrophysics

ASTR 3970 - Variable Stars

ASTR 4110 - Extragalactic Astronomy

ASTR 4900 - Independent Study in Astronomy

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 Laboratory I

BIOL 1120 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture II

BIOL 1121 - Biology for Science Majors Laboratory II

BIOL 1130 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture III

BIOL 1131 - Biology for Science Majors Laboratory III

BIOL 1310 - Concepts in Biology

BIOL 1311 - Concepts in Biology Laboratory

BIOL 1888 - Honors Launch

BIOL 2992 - Research Orientation

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 3999 - Cooperative Education

BIOL 4010 - Senior Thesis

BIOL 4018 - Honors Thesis

BIOL 4037 - Coastal Biology Field Trip

BIOL 4047 - Ecological Field Trip

BIOL 4147 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules

BIOL 4157 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules Lab

BIOL 4167 - Biochemistry of Metabolism

BIOL 4177 - Biochemistry of Metabolism Lab

BIOL 4247 - Appalachian Flora

BIOL 4257 - Appalachian Fauna

BIOL 4267 - Plant Development

BIOL 4277 - Neurobiology

BIOL 4300 - Seminar in Biology

BIOL 4337 - Plant Systematics

BIOL 4347 - Biogeography

BIOL 4357 - Ethology

BIOL 4360 - Evolution

BIOL 4367 - Modeling Biological Systems

BIOL 4377 - Tropical Botany in Ecuador

BIOL 4450 - Bryophytes, Ferns, and Seed Plants

BIOL 4467 - Ichthyology

BIOL 4477 - Ornithology

BIOL 4487 - Paleobotany

BIOL 4597 - Recombinant DNA Laboratory

BIOL 4647 - Molecular Biology

BIOL 4737 - Conservation Biology

BIOL 4747 - Population Genetics

BIOL 4757 - Developmental Biology

BIOL 4767 - Plant Physiology and Development

BIOL 4857 - Aquatic Biology