101: Fundamentals of Biology I. 0-3-3. Introduction to biological concepts of cell structure and physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

102: Fundamentals of Biology II. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 101. Continuation of biological topics including origin of life, survey of the five kingdoms, plant and animal structure.

130: Biological Principles. 0-3-3. Coreq., BISC 131. Designed for students majoring in science. Introduction to biomolecules, cells, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

131: Biological Principles Laboratory. 3-0-1. Coreq., BISC 130. Student-oriented experiments and demonstrations emphasizing biomolecules, cells, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

132: Biological Diversity. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 130; Coreq., BISC 133. An introduction to the classification, anatomy, and physiology of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

133: Biological Diversity Laboratory. 3-0-1. Coreq., BISC 132. Investigations of the classification, anatomy, and physiology of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

134: Botany. 0-3-3. Introduction to botany, including the biology of plants, fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

150: Phlebotomy. 0-2-2. Principles of specimen collection, techniques, and processing with emphasis on related issues of patient relations, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance, safety and compliance.

151. Phlebotomy Laboratory. 10-0-2. Preq. or Coreq.,BISC 150. A laboratory to accompany BISC 150. Instruction and practicum concerning specimen collection techniques of both routine and special considerations.

200: Principles of Genetics. 0-3-3. Fundamental laws of heredity as applied to plants, animals, and humans.

201: Scientific Principles. 0-3-3. A general course embracing the principles of the biological and physical sciences, incorporating teacher demonstration and laboratory activities.

205: Plant Anatomy. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. A comparative study and interpretation of the internal structure of vascular plants.

212: Conservation and Management of Natural Resources. 0-3-3. An introduction to the wildlife resources of North America and their interrelations with other natural resources.

214: Survey of Microbiology. 4-3-4. Fundamental concepts of microbiology, emphasizing techniques and laboratory procedures used in medically related studies.

216: Plant Biology. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 130, 131. Introduction to the biology of plants including growth, morphology, physiology, genetics, diversity, and propagation.

217: Plant Biology Laboratory. 3-0-1. Preq. or Coreq., BISC 216. Exploration and application of plant biology concepts and processes.

221: Taxonomy and Morphology of Vascular Plants I. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Survey of plant morphology, classification, identification, and field techniques. Includes a survey of common families in the SE USA.

222: Taxonomy and Morphology of Vascular Plants II. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 221. Survey of taxonomy to include a local project. Additional common vascular plant families and identification of plants in winter condition will also be included.

224: Human Anatomy and Physiology. 0-3-3. Preq., Consult with your advisor. The structure and functions of the organ systems of the human body, including anatomy of the vocal and hearing mechanisms.

225: Human Anatomy and Physiology. 0-3-3. Preq., Consult with your advisor. Introduction to human anatomy and physiology including structure and function of cells, tissues, organs and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

226: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory. 3-0-1. Preq., BISC 225, or concurrent enrollment. Specially designed exercises permitting students to observe the physiology and anatomy of mammals.

227: Human Anatomy and Physiology. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 225 or equivalent. A continuation of 225. Including structure and function of circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine and reproductive systems.

228: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory. 3-0-1. Preq., BISC 227, or concurrent enrollment. Additional laboratory exercises to illustrate the anatomy and physiology of animals.

242: Histological Sectioning. 8 1/2-0-2. Preq., 8 semester credits of BISC. Methods of preparing tissues for microscopic examination.

245: Clinical Analysis. 4 1/4-3-4. Preq., CHEM 104. Study of the laboratory methods used to evaluate the physiochemical state of the body, including a computer assisted approach to laboratory mathematics and quality assurance.

250: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences. 4-1-2. Introduction to the curriculum and profession including computer utilization in problem solving, professional awareness, pre-clinical/clinical articulations, and information sources in medical technologies.

260: Microbiology. 4-3-4. Preq., CHEM 100, 101; BISC 130, 131. Designed for students majoring in science. Course will cover topics in clinical, applied, environmental, and eukaryotic microbiology.

275: Aquatic Bioassays. 0-1-1. Internet-based course centering on governmental regulations concerning bioassays to test for toxicity in waste effluents released into natural waters in the United States. Also listed as ENSC 275.

284: Introduction to Marine Science. 8-3-4. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Introduction to chemical, geological, and biological processes in the oceans and coastal environments; interrelationships of humans and the marine environment. Five weeks spent at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Coastal Laboratory.

285: Introduction to Marine Zoology. 8-3-4. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Survey of marine animals, particularly those of the Louisiana Gulf Coast, including classification, morphology, physiology, and ecology. Five weeks at the Louisiana Marine Consortium Coastal Laboratory.

290: Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates. 8 1/2-2-4. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Comparative anatomy and evolution of the vertebrates.

310: Genetics: 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Principles of inheritance in plants and animals at the biochemical, cellular, organismal, and population levels.

313: Ecology. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. An overview of the interactions of plants, animals, and non-living factors as they influence individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems.

315: Cell Biology. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Detailed study of the structural and functional organization of the cell and the interactions of the organelles with respect to metabolism and heredity.

317: Wildlife Management Principles. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133, and computer literacy. A review of the techniques used in the identification, study, and management of wildlife and their habitat.

318: Soil Microbiology. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 214. Microorganisms and microbial activities in soil.

320: Animal Physiology. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133, 290. Coreq., BISC 321. A general and comparative approach to the principles and concepts of physiology which apply to animal systems.

321: Animal Physiology Laboratory. 4 1/4-0-1. Coreq., BISC 320. Laboratory studies in animal physiology.

330: Plant Pathology. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. A study of plant diseases and disorders.

335: Microbial Physiology. 3-3-4. Preq., BISC 214 and CHEM 250. Basic biochemical and physiological activities of microorganisms.

341: Hematology. 4 1/2-2-3. 8 semester credits of BISC. Quantitative and qualitative methods for determining the condition of cellular blood and a study of its histology, morphology and physiology.

346: Medical X-Ray Technology. 3-1-2. Preq., BISC 130. Methods of obtaining routine radiographs, stressing proper positions and darkroom techniques.

360: Biological Problems. 1 - 3 hour(s) credit (6). Preq., Junior standing and written permission of instructor. An introduction to the principles of research.

361: Laboratory Assisting. 1-3 hour(s) credit (3). Preq., Junior standing and written permission of instructor. Experience in biological science laboratory assisting in student instruction and practice.

401: Parasitology. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Protozoan and helminthic parasites of medical and veterinary importance to humans with emphasis on morphology, life cycles, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and control.

402: Immunology. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 214. A study of antigens and antibodies including the chemical basis of antigen-antibody specificity, mechanisms of hypersensitivity, immunological modulators, and immunological diseases.

404: Immunology Laboratory. 3-0-1. Preq. or Coreq., BACT 402. Laboratory exercises in immunology to include precipitation, agglutination procedures, isotopic and nonisotopic immunoassays, reagent preparation and validation.

405: Plant Physiology. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133, CHEM 102 or 121. Study of life processes and functions of plants. (G)

406: Pathogenic Bacteriology. 3-3-4. Preq., BISC 214. Bacteria pathogenic to man; principles of infection and immunity in man and other animals.

407: Histology. 8 1/2-1-3. Preq., BISC 320, 321, or equivalent. Microscopic study of animal tissues with emphasis on functional and structural interrelationships. (G)

408: Genetics of Microorganisms. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 335. Heredity in microorganisms, biochemical genetics; and genetic control of metabolism. (G)

409: Virology. 3-2-3. Preq., CHEM 250. Viruses and their relationship to disease in plants, animals, and bacteria. (G)

410: Advanced Genetics. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 310 or consent of the instructor. Principles and methods for analyzing biochemical and chromosomal polymorphisms, metabolic pathways, pedigrees, and population differentiation with emphasis on humans. (G)

411: Developmental Biology. 6-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. A study of gametogenesis, fertilization, and the embryological development of organisms using descriptive and experimental approaches. (G)

412: Environmental Plant Physiology. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 132 or equivalent. Study of the plant's response to the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include the plant environment, phytoremediation, and the physiology of plant stress. (G)

413: Advanced Ecology. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 313. An in-depth study of the interactions of the plant and animal communities with their environments. (G)

414: Entomology. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 101, or 102, or 130. Study of insect structure, classification, life cycles, and control practices, with emphasis on economic pests. (G)

416: Food and Dairy Microbiology. 3-3-4. Preq., BISC 214. Microorganisms in the food and dairy industries including those that are utilized in dairy and food processing; spoilage and its control.

417: Sanitary Microbiology. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 214. Microbiology of water and sewage. Also listed as ENSC 417. (G)

418: Industrial Microbiology. 3-3-4. Preq., BISC 214 and CHEM 250. Microorganisms of industrial importance, their isolation and identification; stock and starter culture, their maintenance and efficient industrial use; microbial activities in industry. (G)

420: Environmental Animal Physiology. 0-3-3. Preq., 12 hours of BISC including 320. Functional adaptations of animals to their environments, with emphasis on vertebrates. (G)

421: Mycology. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. A survey of the Kingdom Fungi with emphasis on Ascomycete and Basidiomycete anatomy, morphology, and field identification. (G)

422: Molecular Biology. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Emphasis on eukaryotic DNA, RNA structures, mechanisms of replication, transcription, translation, regulation, and control of gene expression.

424: Medical Mycology. 0-2-2. Preq., BISC 132, 133. A study of yeast, molds, and other fungi pathogenic to humans and animals. (G)

426: Evolution. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 130, 131, or equivalent. A study of the concepts, problems, and methods involved in the formulation of modern evolutionary theory.

427: History of Literature of Microbiology. 0-3-3. Preq., consent of instructor. Evolution of the field of microbiology and familiarization with the current literature of the field.

428: Wetland Ecology. 0-3-3. Study of wetland characteristics and the ecological processes occurring within wetlands. Wetland delineation, restoration, construction and regulation will also be covered. Also listed as FOR 428.

429: Ichthyology. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Systematics, anatomy, and ecology of fish with emphasis on local freshwater species. (G)

430: Herpetology. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. The taxonomy, distribution, life histories, and ecology of the herpetiles, with special emphasis on those species found in Louisiana. (G)

432: Mammalogy. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. The identification, taxonomy, characteristics, and general biology of mammals with emphasis upon those of North America. (G)

433: Ornithology. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Identification, taxonomy, characteristics, and general biology of birds, with emphasis upon those of North America. (G)

434: Limnology. 4 1/4-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. The study of the chemical, physical, and biotic aspects of freshwater environments. (G)

435: Pond Management. 4 ¼-2-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133, 434. A detailed study of biotic adaptations and biotic and chemical controls in pond ecosystems with emphasis on aquatic vertebrates. (G)

436: Field Botany Problems. 30-0-3. Preq., Junior standing and permission of instructor. A field trip experience for study of aquatic and terrestrial plant communities. Offered on demand. (G)

437: Field Zoology Problems. 30-0-3. Preq., Junior standing and permission of instructor. A field trip experience for studying the natural history of animal species. Offered on demand. (G)

438: Marine Microbiology. 8-3-4. Preq., BISC 130, 131, 132, 133. Introduction to the marine and estuarine microbes, especially bacteria and fungi; covers classification, methodology, role in marine ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles and diseases of marine animals. Five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium coastal laboratory.

439: Marine Science for Teachers. 2-8-3. Survey of the marine sciences, techniques for teaching marine science at secondary and elementary school levels. Five weeks at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Coastal Laboratory.

441: Wildlife Management Internship. 3 hours credit, 40 hours per week. Work experience in the use of the equipment, materials, and procedures in wildlife management.

442: Wildlife Management Internship. 3 hours credit, 40 hours per week. Work experience in the use of the equipment, materials, and procedures in wildlife management.

443: Wildlife Management Internship. 3 hours credit, 40 hours per week. Work experience in the use of the equipment, materials, and procedures in wildlife management.

445: Immunohematology. 3-1-2. Preq. BISC 402 or consent of instructor. Principles of donor screening, immunological testing for compatibility, tests for infectious agents and record keeping associated with transfusion medicine.

446: Instrumentation. 3-2-3. Preq. 12 SCH of biological or chemical sciences. Emphasizes the operational theory, use, and maintenance of instruments appropriate to biological investigation through didactic and laboratory exercises.

447: Principles of Pharmacology. 0-3-3. Preq. 8 credit hours of biological and/or chemical sciences. The classification, modes of action, and therapeutic utility of common pharmacological agents are described.

449: Biological and Clinical Applications of Radioisotopes. 3-1-2. Preq., CHEM 104. Intensive training in the use of specialized equipment for measuring ionizing radiations used in biological systems.

450: Biological Topics. 1-4 hour(s) credit (8). An opportunity to observe and discuss topics of current interest in the biological and/or medical sciences. Offered on demand.

455: Wildlife Diseases. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Study of viral, bacterial, fungal, and metazoan causative agents of disease of wildlife. (G)

458: Environmental Law. 0-3-3. Preq., BISC 130, 131, or approval instructor. A review and analysis of state and federal laws, conventions, and international treaties that influence natural resource management. (G)

460: Analytical Thinking. 0-3-3. Development of skills for science problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. (G)

465: Forensic Anthropology. 0-3-3. Introduction to forensic anthropology, including intensive study of human skeletal anatomy and variation, archaeological and taphonomic methods and techniques, and crime scene investigation.

466: Medical Anthropology. 0-3-3. Introduction to medical anthropology, including non-western perspectives on disease causation and curing, paleopathology, ethnomedicine, ethnopsychiatry, shamanism, alternative medicine and biocultural approaches to health problems.

467: Biological Anthropology. 0-3-3. Introduction to physical anthropology, including primate anatomy and behavior, human origins and evolution, human adaptation and variation, applied anthropology, and the interrelationship between biology and culture.

470: Medical Ethics. 0-3-3. Reading and discussions of the application of various principles of ethics to questions of medical practice. (G)

475: Scientific Inquiry. 0-2-2. Focus will be on the pursuit of scientific knowledge, emphasizing materials and methods employed. A chronological approach will correlate historical settings with the persons who experienced triumph and tragedy in their endeavors.

477: Practica/Internship/Cooperative Education in Biological Sciences. 1-3 hours credit. May be repeated once. (Pass/Fail). On site, supervised, structured work experiences located within a 100 mile radius of Ruston. Application and supervision fee required.

478: Practica/Internship/Cooperative Education in Biological Sciences. 1-3 hours credit. May be repeated once. (Pass/Fail). On site, supervised, structured work experiences located within a 101-200 mile radius of Ruston. Application and supervision fee required.

479: Practica/Internship/Cooperative Education in Biological Sciences. 1-3 hours credit. May be repeated once. (Pass/Fail). On site, supervised, structured work experiences located beyond a 201-mile radius of Ruston. Application and supervision fee required.

480: Undergraduate Seminar. 0-1-1. Preq., Senior standing. Required of all senior BISC majors. Supervised study, reports, and discussion of current biological literature.

483: Marine Botany. 8-3-4. Preq., BISC 132, 133. Study of marine and coastal algae and vascular plants including classification, morphology, life cycles, and ecology. Five weeks at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Coastal Laboratory.

484: Marine Vertebrate Zoology. 8-3-4. Preq., BISC 132, 133, plus 8 additional hours of biology. General study of the marine chordates with particular emphasis on fishes, including classification, structure, function, and ecology. Five weeks at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Coastal Laboratory.

485: Marine Ecology. 8-3-4. Preq., BISC 132, 133; CHEM 102, 104. Relationships of marine estuarine organisms to environmental factors; interactions among organisms, communities and ecosystems of the Louisiana coastal zone. Five weeks at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Coastal Laboratory.

486: Marine Invertebrate Zoology. 8-3-4. Preq., BISC 132, 133. General study of the classification, structures, function, and ecology of marine and estuarine invertebrates, emphasizing those of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Five weeks at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Coastal Laboratory.

501: Graduate Parasitology. 3-2-3. Biology, physiology, morphology, and ecology of the major parasites of humans and domestic animals.

502: Research Methods in Biological Sciences. 0-3-3. Preq., graduate status. An introduction for graduate students to basic methods used in research in the biological sciences.

504: Advanced Microbial Physiology. 3-3-4. Preq., BISC 335. An advanced course on the physiology of bacteria, including bacterial growth and variation, cytology, nutrition, respiration, and temperature effects.

505: Advanced Plant Physiology. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 405. Principles that underlie interpretation of the physical and metabolic processes of plants. Offered on demand.

506: Advanced Microbial Physiology. 3-3-4. Preq., BISC 504. Intermediate microbial metabolism, regulating control and biosynthesis, varied metabolic pathways.

509: Biological Sciences Seminar. 0-1-1 (2). Survey of literature on current topics in either Bacteriology, Botany, Microbiology, or Zoology, where appropriate.

512: Advanced Immunology. 6-1-3. Preq., consent of the instructor. An advanced study of the activities of antigens and antibodies.

513: Ecological Topics. 0-3-3 (6). Preq., BISC 313, or 413. An advanced study of selected ecological topics. Offered on demand.

516: Contemporary Topics. 1-4 hour(s) credit. An opportunity to examine and discuss a variety of timely topics pertaining to the biological sciences. May be repeated with a change in subject matter.

517: Applied Biological Sciences Research. 6-1-3. Preq., BISC 502. Laboratory or field studies for non-thesis Master of Science students in the biological sciences. Provides graduate training in applied research skills.

522: Graduate Molecular Biology. 0-3-3. Emphasis on protein structure and function, DNA and RNA, replication, transcription, translation, and control of gene expression. Molecular techniques including transformation, plasmids, PCR, and blotting.

524: Advanced Plant Taxonomy. 3-2-3. Preq., BISC 223. Problems of nomenclature and recent concepts of plant classification. Offered on demand.

526: Graduate Histology. 8 ½-1-3. Microscopic study of animal tissues with an emphasis on structural and functional relationships.

528: Advanced Wetland Ecology. 0-3-3. Study of wetland characteristics and the ecological processes occurring within wetlands. Wetland delineation, restoration, construction, and regulation will also be covered. Cross-listed as FOR 528.

530: Biological Sciences Special Problems. 1-6 hours. Preq., written permission of instructor and Advisory Committee Chairperson. No more than 6 hours credit combined with BISC 540 and 541.

535: Current Topics in Biological Sciences. 0-1-1 (4). Preq., graduate status. An interactive discussion of current issues and problems in the biological sciences. May be repeated for credit with change of course content.

540: Biological Sciences Internship. 40-0-3. Preq., Graduate standing, consent of Advisory Committee Chairperson and Instructor. Career-oriented job experiences. No more than 6 hours credit combined with BISC 530, 540, or 541.

541: Biological Sciences Internship. 40-0-3. Preq., Graduate standing, consent of Advisory Committee Chairperson and Instructor. Career-oriented job experiences. No more than 6 hours credit combined with BISC 530, 540, or 541.

545: History of Zoology. 0-3-3. The historical development of the science of zoology, the persons who contributed to this development, and the nature of the times which produced them. Offered on demand.

551: Research and Thesis. Registration in any quarter may be for 3 semester hours credit or multiples thereof. Maximum credit allowed is six hours.

565: Graduate Forensic Anthropology. 0-3-3. Introduction to forensic anthropology, including intensive study of human skeletal anatomy and variation, archaeological and taphonomic methods and techniques, and crime scene investigation.