May 05, 2024

2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Art
	ARTA 5147 - Painting Techniques of the Old Masters (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2051 or equivalent. This course provides exploration and application of historic painting techniques, methods, and approaches utilized by artists known as the Old Masters during the Renaissance Period. Repeatable for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5160 - Sculpture (1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Sculpture for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5170 - Fibers (1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Fibers for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5200 - Drawing (1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Drawing for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5201 - Figure Drawing (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the Department of Art and Design or permission of the instructor. An advanced level drawing class with the human figure as subject matter. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5350 - Graduate Graphic Design (1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Graphic Design for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5607 - Digital Photography II (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2604 or equivalent. Advanced technical and aesthetic issues related to the creation of fine art photography through the use of current technologies. Dual Listed With: ARTA 4607. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5617 - Site-Specific and Installation Art (3 credits) Prerequisites: ARTA 2501. This course explores site-specific sculpture and installation art as an artistic approach, created environment, and exploration of space. Dual Listed With: ARTA 4617. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5901 - Independent Studies in Graduate Art (1-6 credits, repeatable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5911 - Printmaking (1-6 credits, repeatable) Graduate Studio course in Printmaking for students accepted into the Art & Design graduate program. May be repeated for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5950 - Methods of Research in Studio (3 credits) Required of all graduate students in art. Includes the techniques of supporting paper and thesis writing and the preparation of an acceptable prospectus for a proposed thesis or supporting paper. When Offered: Once a year. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5957 - Special Topics (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in art. Offered upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. Dual Listed With: ARTA 4957. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5960 - Thesis (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy and approval by the department. Final Preparation of master’s thesis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTA 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5027 - Biomedical Evolution and Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Provides a deep exploration of the principles of evolution and ecology as they pertain to issues of human and animal health. This course blends elements of microevolutionary theory, macroevolution, population ecology, community ecology, epidemiology, ecosystem ecology, and environmental health. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4027. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Art History
	ARTH 5007 - Renaissance Art in Northern Europe (3 credits) European art outside Italy in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries with emphasis on the art of the Low Lands and Germany. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4007. 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. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4017. 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. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4027. 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) Art in Italy from the fourteenth to sixteenth century. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4037. 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 1800: Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassicism. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4047. 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. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4057. 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 from Postimpressionism through Surrealism. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4067. 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 since 1945. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4077. 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. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4087. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5097 - Art History Theory (3 credits) An investigation of aesthetic theories as they relate to the practices of art history and art criticism, with an emphasis on contemporary approaches and recent philosophical developments. 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) 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 U.S. and/or Europe. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4107. 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) 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. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4117. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5157 - 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 5157. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4157. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5180 - Seminar in Art and Appalachia (3-6 credits) This seminar provides an in-depth study of some aspects of art in Appalachia. The topic may change from year to year. 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) 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. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4907. 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 (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in art. Offered upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. Dual Listed With: ARTH 4957. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5960 - Thesis (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy and approval by the department. Final Preparation of master’s thesis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	ARTH 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Biochemistry
	BIOC 5500 - Special Topics in Biochemistry (2 credits) Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I-IV or permission of the instructor. Discussion of special topics of interest to biomedical scientists. Can be taken repeatedly for credit with different subject matter. Two hours per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOC 5960 - Thesis Research (1-3 credits) Supervised research toward thesis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOC 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOC 6200 - Advanced Biochemistry Seminar (2 credits) Presentation of selected topics of interest by faculty, advanced students, and guests. Requires student preparation for participation in discussion. This course may be repeated for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOC 6500 - Special Topics in Biochemistry (2 credits) Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I-IV or permission of the instructor. Discussion of special topics of interest to biomedical scientists. Can be taken repeatedly for credit with different subject matter. Two hours per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOC 6600 - Molecular Biology and Genomics (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOM 6010 and BIOM 6020 required, BIOM 6030 and BIOM 6040 recommended. An advanced graduate course on molecular biology and genomics, focused on their principles and research practice. It is intended to provide students with the latest knowledge and methodologies for biomedical research at the level of gene structure, organization and expression in eukaryotic cells. Topics include macro-molecular interactions, structure-function relationships, regulation of gene replication and expression, applications of recombinant DNA methodologies, protein engineering and bioinformatics, genome mapping, and DNA damage, mutagenesis and repair. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOC 6900 - Special Problems in Biochemistry (1-5 credits) Research projects of limited scope to allow the student to develop certain skills or to establish a specific interest in a research area. Conference and laboratory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOC 7960 - Biochemistry Dissertation Research (1-18 credits) Supervised research toward dissertation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOC 7990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Biology
	BIOL 5037 - Coastal Biology Field Trip (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, 1120 and 1130 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. Notes: Extra fees. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4037. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5147 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 or equivalent; CHEM 2020/2021 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, and lipids; and studies of the production, structure, and function of nucleic acids. Three hours lecture per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4147. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5157 - 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 & characterization, and DNA isolation & characterization. Experiment planning and interpretation of data generated by the students will culminate in journal-style reports. One four-hour lab per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4157. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5167 - Biochemistry of Metabolism (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100 or equivalent; CHEM 2020/2021 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4167. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5177 - 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4177. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5247 - Appalachian Flora (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, 1120 and 1130 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Field and laboratory identification and ecology of the plants of the Southern Appalachian environs. Sixteen hours lecture and laboratory/field per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4247. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5257 - Appalachian Fauna (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 and 1120 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Field and laboratory identification and ecology of the animals of the Southern Appalachian environs. Sixteen hours lecture and laboratory/field per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4257. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5277 - Neurobiology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110/11111, BIOL 1120/1121, 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4277. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5337 - Plant Systematics (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110/1111, BIOL 1120/1121, BIOL 1130/1131, or equivalent. Flowering plant classification and evolution. Characters and methods of traditional plant taxonomy, and computer-based phylogenetic methods using morphological and molecular data sets will be introduced. Plants will be studied in field and lab, and 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4337. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5347 - 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4347. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5357 - Ethology (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, BIOL 1120, BIOL 1130, 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4357. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5367 - Modeling Biological Systems (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Computer simulation modeling of ecological systems. Three hours lecture/discussion/workshop per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4367. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5377 - Tropical Botany in Ecuador (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, BIOL 1120 or equivalent and permission of 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4377. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5467 - Ichthyology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Vertebrate Zoology, or permission of instructor. An introduction of the methodology of field collection, preservation, and identification of fishes. Quantitative analysis and preparation of summary reports on field collections will be emphasized. Two one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. When Offered: Every other Fall. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4467. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5477 - Ornithology (4 credits) Prerequisites: Vertebrate Zoology 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 laboratory per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4477. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5480 - Paleobotany (3 credits) 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 5500 - Biometry (3 credits) Prerequisites: Probability and Statistics. Modern biometry for research. Experimental design, data analysis, and statistical treatment of biological data will be covered. Two hours lecture and two hours 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 5597 - Recombinant DNA Laboratory (3 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, BIOL 1120, BIOL 1130 or equivalent; plus one year Organic Chemistry. 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4597. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5600 - Introduction to Biological Research (2 credits) Introduces the concepts and philosophy behind science, experimental design, and data analysis. Students develop practical skills such as literature searching, scientific writing, and oral communication. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5647 - Molecular Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Genetics, plus one year Organic Chemistry; Cell Biology recommended. Investigations into gene structure, gene expression and its regulation, and modern molecular methodology. Three hours lecture per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4647. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5677 - Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering (3 credits) Focuses on design and execution of experiments testing hypotheses related to cloning and sequencing of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), cell free transcription of genes and translation of proteins, metabolic pathway engineering, metabolite identification, and transient expression of genes and product localization in cells. Laboratory intensive course. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4677. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5700 - Seminar (1 credit) Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor. Special topics presented and discussed by students, faculty, and guests. May be repeated for additional credit, but not to exceed two credits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5737 - Conservation Biology (4 credits) Prerequisites: Genetics, 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 and one hour discussion, three hours laboratory per week. When Offered: Fall, even years. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4737. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5747 - Population Genetics (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1130 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 three hours laboratory per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4747. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5757 - Developmental Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Vertebrate Embryology 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 two-hour laboratory per week. When Offered: Fall, odd years. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4757. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5767 - Plant Physiology and Development (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, BIOL 1120, and BIOL 1130 or equivalent; plus one semester of Organic Chemistry. 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4767. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5857 - Aquatic Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Ecology or permission of instructor. Field trips, collection, identification, and ecology of freshwater plants and animals. One hour lecture and two two-hour laboratories per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4857. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5867 - Marine Biology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, BIOL 1120, BIOL 1130 or equivalent; Invertebrate Zoology recommended. Principles of marine biology with emphasis on habitats and ecological processes. Two hours lecture and two two-hour laboratories per week. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4867. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5887 - Arachnology (4 credits) Prerequisites: BIOL 3100. 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. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4887. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5900 - Independent Studies (1-4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and department chair. Independent research on a specific problem under the supervision of a faculty member. A plan of the research must be approved in advance of registration. Candidates for M. S. theses may retake a total of nine credits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5910 - Research in Biology (1-4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Independent, directed research. 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 5957 - Special Topics in Biology (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: 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 instructor is recommended before enrollment. Dual Listed With: BIOL 4957. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5960 - Thesis (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 5989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Planned and supervised work assignments in business, industry, and government agencies. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters) of full-time study and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received carries full academic value, and students receive compensation as full-time employees. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 5999 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Planned and supervised work assignments in business, industry, and government agencies. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters) of full-time study and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received carries full academic value, and students receive compensation as full-time employees. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 6100 - Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology (3 credits) Current topics in cell and molecular biology, with an emphasis on regulation of cellular processes. Included will be discussions of current approaches and experimental paradigms. Specific topics of discussion will vary each semester, depending on instructor. 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 6200 - Topics in Organismal Biology (3 credits) An exploration of current topics in organismal biology - anatomical, physiological, and developmental aspects of plants and/or animals. Emphases will be placed on review of current original literature and on evaluation of research methods used to pursue questions in the discipline. Lecture and discussion sessions. Specific topics of discussion will vary each semester, depending on instructor. When Offered: Spring, even years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOL 6300 - Topics in Ecology and Evolution (3 credits) An in-depth exploration of a particular topic related to the ecology and/or evolution of biological populations. Lectures, reading assignments (including primary research literature), experience with research methods, and discussion. Specific topics of discussion will vary each semester, depending on instructor. 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 6400 - Topics in Systematic Biology (3 credits) The course stresses critical inquiry into current approaches in the analyses of evolutionary relationships of organisms. Included will be the application and comparison of methodologies and discussions of recent hypotheses of phylogeny and macroevolutionary trends. Emphasis will be placed on integration of ideas and the impact of theory on understanding biology. Specific topics of discussion will vary each semester, depending on instructor. 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
Biomedical Sciences
	BIOM 6010 - Biomedical Science I - Molecular Organization of Cells (3 credits) The first in a four-course multi-disciplinary sequence that describes the fundamentals of modern biomedical research necessary for all biomedical science graduate students. The course presents a foundation in modern biochemistry, cell and molecular biology. Topics include chemical foundations, protein structure and function, nucleic acids and the genetic code, biomembranes, recombinant DNA and genomics and genetic analysis in cell biology. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6020 - Biomedical Science II - Gene Expression and Regulation (3 credits) The second in a four-course multi-disciplinary sequence that describes the fundamentals of modern biomedical research necessary for all biomedical science graduate students. The course covers the essential aspects of molecular and developmental biology. Topics include: the structure of genes and chromosomes, DNA repair, DNA replication and recombination, RNA processing, the cell cycle and genetic control of development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6030 - Biomedical Science III - Cellular Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits) The third in a four-course multi-disciplinary sequence that describes the fundamentals of modern biomedical research necessary for all biomedical science graduate students. This course covers topics involved in building and fueling cells including cell transport, cell energetics, protein sorting and cell motility and shape. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6040 - Biomedical Science IV - Cell and Organ Interactions (3 credits) The fourth in a four-course multi-disciplinary sequence that describes the fundamentals of modern biomedical research necessary for all biomedical science graduate students. Topics include extracellular signaling, hormones and receptors, second messengers and intracellular signaling, nerve cell functions, cell interactions in development and cancer. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6110 - Introduction to Biomedical Research (1 credit) This course will introduce students to the current research of the faculty of the College of Medicine. Departments and interdisciplinary research groups will present a series of short talks describing the research programs of the faculty. Students will meet in different locations and tour the laboratories and facilities. A written report on the scientific topics is required of each student. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6120 - Laboratory Rotations (3 credits) A series of three to five laboratory rotations in which students gain an understanding of the research problems currently under investigation and the techniques employed in selected laboratories. Students select faculty whose research or research techniques is of particular interest and participate in four- to six-week long rotations involving hands-on laboratory experience and participation in laboratory discussions and other activities. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6210 - Scientific Communication I (1 credit) Taken by all first-year doctoral students in the fall. Students will attend seminars by external speakers, faculty and senior students. Students will critique presentations and discuss presentation techniques and style, slide preparation, etc. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6220 - Scientific Communication II (1 credit) Taken by all first-year doctoral students in the spring. Students will make oral presentations on topics of interest and learn effective techniques for oral and written communication of scientific data. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6300 - Scientific Ethics (1 credit) Lecture and group discussion of cases relating to contemporary issues of ethics and integrity in scientific research. Topics include: Scientific integrity, mentoring, scientific record keeping, authorship and peer review, use of animals in research, use of humans in research, conflicts of interest, ownership of data, intellectual property and issues relevant to genetic technology. 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
	BIOM 6800 - Proteins and Proteomics (3 credits) Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I and II (BIOM 5010/BIOM 6010 and BIOM 5020/BIOM 6020 ), or permission of the course director. This is an advanced graduate course on proteins, proteomics, and computer analysis of proteins. Topics to be covered include: protein structure, molecular modeling, protein purification, sequence analysis, protein-protein interactions, protein-nucleic acid interactions, and proteome analysis, using techniques, such as 2D-gels and mass spectrometry. Lectures and literature discussions. Offered in even numbered years. When Offered: Spring, even years. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BIOM 6900 - Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences (1-3 credits) Discussion of special topics of interest to biomedical scientists. Can be taken repeatedly for credit with different subject matter. Two hours per week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Biostatistics
	BSTA 5019 - Supervised Teaching (1-3 credits) Required for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with teaching assignments. Students will meet on a regular basis with a faculty member acting as a teaching mentor. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5029 - Supervised Research - Biostatistics (1-3 credits) This is a required course for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with research assignments. This course is designed to provide graduate assistants with supervision and training opportunities that serve to integrate their graduate assistantship assignment and graduate program or professional goals and activities. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5310 - Biostatistics I (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to the collection and analysis of public health data. Elements of statistical inference, probability distribution, sampling, confidence interval, and estimation of means and rates are reviewed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5350 - Intermediate Biostatistics (3 credits) Prerequisites: EPID 5100 . Introduces and enforces advanced statistical techniques, including Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), linear correlation, simple and multiple logistic regression, and survival analysis through lectures, comprehensive individual projects, and exercises in data analysis and the application of a statistical software package. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5360 - Clinical Research: Design and Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: BSTA 5350 and EPID 5405 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the design and analysis of human clinical research studies, including protocol development and management. Study design and analysis experts are involved in all aspects of clinical research from development of the question to answer to interpretation of the data and results. Topics may include hypothesis testing, epidemiologic study designs, clinical trial phases, clinical research ethics, development of protocols and manuals of procedures, participant selection, randomization, data management and quality control and, multi-level and nested analysis plans. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5370 - Categorical Data Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: BSTA 5350 and BSTA 5350 or equivalents. Focuses on theory and methods for analysis of categorical response and count data including contingency tables, logistic regression, loglinear modeling of association structures, the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test for detecting conditional association, linear predictor modeling using weighted least squares, tests of marginal homogeneity, generalized linear models, models for matched pairs categorical data, generalized mixed linear models, etc. The statistical package SAS is used extensively in this course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5380 - SAS Programming with Statistical Application (3 credits) Focus on basic SAS programming skills with application to data entry, data management, statistical analysis and result output. Major topics include overview of SAS software, reading data into SAS, working with SAS data, BASE SAS PROC for summarizing data, result output with ODS, modifying and combining SAS data, and SAS STAT PROCs. 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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ARTA 5147 - Painting Techniques of the Old Masters

ARTA 5160 - Sculpture

ARTA 5170 - Fibers

ARTA 5200 - Drawing

ARTA 5201 - Figure Drawing

ARTA 5350 - Graduate Graphic Design

ARTA 5607 - Digital Photography II

ARTA 5617 - Site-Specific and Installation Art

ARTA 5901 - Independent Studies in Graduate Art

ARTA 5911 - Printmaking

ARTA 5950 - Methods of Research in Studio

ARTA 5957 - Special Topics

ARTA 5960 - Thesis

ARTA 5990 - Readings and Research

BIOL 5027 - Biomedical Evolution and Ecology

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 5097 - Art History Theory

ARTH 5107 - Art Study Tour

ARTH 5117 - Women Artists and Their Art

ARTH 5157 - Philosophy of Art

ARTH 5180 - Seminar in Art and Appalachia

ARTH 5907 - Art History Seminar

ARTH 5957 - Special Topics

ARTH 5960 - Thesis

ARTH 5990 - Readings and Research

BIOC 5500 - Special Topics in Biochemistry

BIOC 5960 - Thesis Research

BIOC 5990 - Readings and Research

BIOC 6200 - Advanced Biochemistry Seminar

BIOC 6500 - Special Topics in Biochemistry

BIOC 6600 - Molecular Biology and Genomics

BIOC 6900 - Special Problems in Biochemistry

BIOC 7960 - Biochemistry Dissertation Research

BIOC 7990 - Readings and Research

BIOL 5037 - Coastal Biology Field Trip

BIOL 5147 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules

BIOL 5157 - Biochemistry of Macromolecules Lab

BIOL 5167 - Biochemistry of Metabolism

BIOL 5177 - Biochemistry of Metabolism Lab

BIOL 5247 - Appalachian Flora

BIOL 5257 - Appalachian Fauna

BIOL 5277 - Neurobiology

BIOL 5337 - Plant Systematics

BIOL 5347 - Biogeography

BIOL 5357 - Ethology

BIOL 5367 - Modeling Biological Systems

BIOL 5377 - Tropical Botany in Ecuador

BIOL 5467 - Ichthyology

BIOL 5477 - Ornithology

BIOL 5480 - Paleobotany

BIOL 5500 - Biometry

BIOL 5597 - Recombinant DNA Laboratory

BIOL 5600 - Introduction to Biological Research

BIOL 5647 - Molecular Biology

BIOL 5677 - Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering

BIOL 5700 - Seminar

BIOL 5737 - Conservation Biology

BIOL 5747 - Population Genetics

BIOL 5757 - Developmental Biology

BIOL 5767 - Plant Physiology and Development

BIOL 5857 - Aquatic Biology

BIOL 5867 - Marine Biology

BIOL 5887 - Arachnology

BIOL 5900 - Independent Studies

BIOL 5910 - Research in Biology

BIOL 5957 - Special Topics in Biology

BIOL 5960 - Thesis

BIOL 5989 - Internship/Cooperative Education

BIOL 5990 - Readings and Research

BIOL 5999 - Internship/Cooperative Education

BIOL 6100 - Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology