• BIOL 4056: Tropical Ecology

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
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• BIOL 4065: Biodiversity

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Survey of Earth’s biodiversity – the variety of life on Earth – on ecological and evolutionary timescales, focused on primary scientific literature; numbers and kinds of organisms; processes that create and maintain biodiversity; distribution of biodiversity on Earth; extinction; how/where biodiversity is threatened; importance of biodiversity to humans; wilderness, conservation and future of biodiversity. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE: BIOL 3130 or BIOL 3500, or permission of instructor.
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• BIOL 4071: Human Genetics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
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• BIOL 4090: ST:Conserv Bio, People,& Polic

  4.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Conservation Biology and Policy is a multi-disciplinary and interactive course. We intentionally oscillate from presenting facts, analytical frameworks, and data analysis tools used in biodiversity assessment and planning, to how those ideas intersect human values, governance systems, and power dynamics. The course will: define and quantify biodiversity at and below the species level; discuss processes that lead to and consequences of small population size; cover different levels of environmental governance and specific US national and international biodiversity policies; discuss diversity in human values relating to natural resources; and identify stakeholders and power dynamics in decision making. The course is both reading and writing intensive. Readings and writing assignments will range across natural science, social science, and policy styles.
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• BIOL 4092: ST: Physiol Aspects Anim Behav

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  In this class, we will explore how animal behavior and physiology intersect. We will learn not only about how different species move, eat, learn, and remember, but also about the physiological systems that facilitate these behaviors. In addition, we will discuss how both behavioral and physiological adaptations make very different lifestyles possible. Topics covered will include metabolism, locomotion, digestion, the brain, and stress physiology. PREREQUISITE: BIOL 3730 or BIOL 3050.
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• BIOL 4095: ST: The Biology of Cancer

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  The class will introduce students to the biology of cancer including etiology, progression, and treatment of this disease. The course will include both historical and current aspects of cancer research, aiming to provide the students with a firm understanding of the causes and progression of this disease. By focusing on a disease that affects most of our lives, this class will integrate knowledge of specific disciplines and help the student to see the interconnectedness of biological studies in all forms. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3130 and BIOL 3072
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• BIOL 4098: ST: Extreme Biology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Biology of organisms that live in extreme environments (e.g., Antarctica, Deep sea, Space). We will discuss these extreme environments, the organisms that live there, and the adaptative mechanisms that allow them to survive and thrive. We will also discuss the scientific value in studying extremophiles for biotechnology applications, weighed against the ethics of human exploration; and the implications of climate change on these extremophiles. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE: BIOL 1120
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• BIOL 4099: ST: International Wildlife

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  In this course we will explore how human population growth, wildlife trafficking, overexploitation, biodiversity, conservation methods, and wildlife laws vary around the world, stressing how the global distribution of wealth can exacerbate or mitigate these issues. We will analyze these topics with a variety of methods including class discussion, debate, and role play. Students will play an active role in their learning via student-led discussions based on topics of their choosing and will learn from experts currently wrestling with these threats to wildlife in the field.
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• BIOL 4100: Evolution

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Synthesis of principles and concepts of modern evolutionary theory; geologic evolution, biological evaluation, and evolution of societies; emphasis on recent development and current controversies. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE: BIOL 3072.
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• BIOL 4110: Science of Medicine

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  (Same as BIOM 4110). Integration of fundamental principles form physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics; application of these principles to solve problems in medicine. PREREQUISITE: CHEM 1120, BIOL 1120, PHYSICS 2120 or permission of instructor.
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