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BIO 306 - Field Marine Ecology
An overview of the major coastal habitats and communities in Maine, including sand dunes, salt marshes, mud flats, sea grass meadows, exposed rocky shores, sheltered rocky shores, tide pools and estuaries. Emphasis will focus on distributions (including disjunct species), natural history, adaptation and ecology of important organisms occupying, influencing or regulation these communities. NOTE: Because of overlap, BIO/SMS 306 and BIO/SMS 475 cannot both be taken for degree credit. (This course is identical to SMS 306.)
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lec 2, Lab/field 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
one year of biology or equivalent; recommended BIO 319, SMS 300 or WLE 200.
Credits: 4
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BIO 307 - Introduction to Neuroscience
An introduction to the biology of nervous systems: cellular and molecular biology of excitable tissue, physiology of synapses, histology, neuroanatomy of selected invertebrates and vertebrates, learning, and memory. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 310 - Plant Biology
Examines the structure (morphology, anatomy), function (physiology), reproduction, ecology, and systematic significance of the major groups of plants. Emphasis will be given to the flowering plants and the ecology of the various plant groups. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or PSE 100 or FES 100 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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BIO 319 - General Ecology
Ecological principles for the science major including environmental factors, population ecology, community ecology and ecosystem analysis. Note: Because of overlapping subject matter, this course is not open to students who have taken SMS 300 or WLE 200.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHY 122 and BIO 200 or SMS 201, or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 326 - General Entomology
Fundamental principles of insect life and the relation of insects to plants, animals, and humans. Laboratory includes a study of structure, and systematics. An insect collection is required.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100.
Credits: 4
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BIO 327 - Introductory Applied Entomology
An introduction to entomology with emphasis on regulating populations of pest insects and the fundamentals of insect biology which influence insect populations. Laboratory emphasizes identification and sight recognition of insects of importance to ornamental plants and field crops.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 or PSE 100.
Credits: 4
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BIO 329 - Vertebrate Biology
An introduction to the classes of vertebrates, their characteristics, evolution, reproduction and locomotion. Emphasis on adaptive aspects of structure and life histories. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200.
Credits: 3
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BIO 331 - Vertebrate Biology Laboratory
A study of taxonomy of regional vertebrate fauna including structure and function of representatives of vertebrate classes and taxonomy of local vertebrates. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 329 or concurrently.
Credits: 1
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BIO 335 - Comparative Anatomy
The origin, structure and phylogeny of vertebrate organ systems. Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200.
Credits: 4
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BIO 336 - Developmental Biology
Considers the transformation of the fertilized egg into a new adult individual including the concepts of growth and development of organisms. Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200.
Credits: 4
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BIO 342 - Plants in Our World
Botany and the role plants play in current and historical human society and ecology.
Topics in agriculture and forestry including genetic engineering, biodiversity,
and plant-based drugs.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 350 - Concepts and Applications of Genetics
Introductory course that integrates classical Mendelian genetics with the chromosomal, biochemical and molecular bases of inheritance. It also includes concepts of population biology within the context of genetics and current applications of modern genetic technology in everyday life. Intended for students who may not need to take advanced level classes in molecular biosciences.
Students may not receive credit for both BIO 350 and BIO 462.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100.
Credits: 3
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BIO 353 - Invertebrate Zoology
The morphology, ecology, life histories and phylogenetic relationships of non-vertebrate animals, excluding insects and parasites. NOTE: Because of overlap, BIO 353 and SMS 480 cannot both be taken for degree credit. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200.
Credits: 4
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BIO 354 - Animal Behavior
Examines broad array of non-human behavior and the underlying physiological and ecological factors that shape its expression.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 355 - Animal Behavior Laboratory
Hands-on experience in the study of a variety of behaviors expressed by animals in laboratory and field settings. Some data collection will occur outside of scheduled class time. Complements BIO 354: Animal Behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 354 or concurrently.
Credits: 2
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BIO 377 - Medical Physiology
Physiological processes in humans with emphasis on the integration of organ systems. A pre-professional course for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-graduate school, and exercise physiology students.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or BIO 208 and one year of chemistry.
Credits: 3
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BIO 378 - Medical Physiology Laboratory
Experimental analysis of physiological processes. Some animal surgery is involved. Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 377 concurrently or previously and 1 year of chemistry.
Credits: 2
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BIO 387 - Undergraduate Research in Biology I
Open to juniors and seniors who have special interest and qualifications in some branch of biological research.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing; permission of department.
Credits: Ar
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BIO 388 - Undergraduate Research in Biology II
Open to juniors and seniors who have special interest and qualifications in some branch of biological research. (May be repeated for credit.)
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing; permission of department.
Credits: Ar
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BIO 391 - Undergraduate Independent Study in Biology I
Independent Study.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of department.
Credits: Ar
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BIO 392 - Undergraduate Independent Study in Biology II
Continuation of BIO 391.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of department.
Credits: Ar
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BIO 400 - Biological Sciences Writing Intensive
Designed to supplement existing courses in Biology. Additional writing will be required in conjunction with regular course work providing students with intensive writing in their major discipline. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 4 credit hours.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission; must be taken concurrently with one Biology course.
Credits: 1-2
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BIO 401 - Natural History of the Maine Coast
An ecological field study of the habitats, communities, populations and natural history of the Maine coast. Field trips are conducted at the Todd Wildlife Sanctuary (Hog Island) as well as on the mainland and coastal islands. Evening seminars are included. For information and application, write directly to: National Audubon Society, Audubon Ecology Camp, 11 Audubon Road, Bremen, Maine 04551. Do not apply directly to the University of Maine. (Summer course only.)
Credits: 1-2
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BIO 402 - Capstone Experience in Biological Sciences
A senior-year experience for Biology, Botany and Zoology majors that emphasizes important biological concepts by synthesizing and augmenting prior learning. Utilizes class discussions, group participation, readings, formal student classroom presentations and a senior paper.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
senior standing in Biology, Botany or Zoology.
Credits: 3
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BIO 405 - Clinical Laboratory Methods of Infectious Disease
Examines the medically important parasites causing human infection, associated epidemiology and current laboratory methods employed for diagnosis. The major groups of pathogenic fungi are also discussed, including laboratory procedures for detection and identification. Applications of immunochemical and molecular methods used to diagnose or monitor a variety of infectious disease processes is emphasized. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300/BMB 305, BMB 420/BMB 421 suggested. Clinical Laboratory Science majors only or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 421 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Methods
An introduction to basic theory and laboratory practice in clinical hematology and urinalysis, including an introduction to the theory and function of relevant laboratory instruments. Required for Clinical Laboratory Studies majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 322, BMB 323; Clinical Laboratory Studies majors only or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 422 - Clinical Hematology
A comprehensive study of the principles, methodology and pathological states in hematology. Lectures and laboratory practice. (EMMC, MMC)
Credits: 7
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BIO 423 - Clinical Microbiology
A comprehensive study of the principles and techniques of diagnostic microbiology and parasitology. Lectures and laboratory practice. (EMMC, MMC)
Credits: 7
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BIO 424 - Clinical Immunohematology
Fundamental techniques of blood grouping and cross-matching proceeding to advanced studies of human blood groups, theory and practice in special problems, and advanced techniques. Lectures and laboratory practice. (EMMC, MMC)
Credits: 7
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BIO 425 - Clinical Chemistry
Basic techniques of clinical chemistry proceeding to advanced theories and methodology. Includes theory and technique of immunochemistry. Lectures and laboratory practice. (EMMC, MMC.)
Credits: 9
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BIO 426 - Clinical Microscopy
Lectures and laboratory practice in the microscopical examination of urine and body fluids. (EMMC, MMC.)
Credits: 2
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BIO 430 - Ecology and Systematics of Aquatic Insects
Taxonomy, life history and ecology of aquatic insects. Emphasis on role of insects in the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems in both natural and managed settings. Field trips, research project and collection required. Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 432 - Biology of the Fungi
Ecology, physiology and classification of the major groups of fungi and their impact on human affairs. Laboratory and fieldwork will emphasize current techniques used to study fungi. (This course is identical to BIO 532.)
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 and BIO 200 or equivalents or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 433 - Mammalogy
Considers the characteristics, functional anatomy, behavior and ecology of mammals. Lectures, laboratory study and field trips. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 329 or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 434 - Avian Biology and Ecology
Advanced discussion of the characteristics, functional morphology, behavior, evolution, biogeography, and ecology of birds. Lectures, laboratory study, and an independent project. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 329 and an ecology course or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 438 - Morphogenesis and Differentiation
Analysis of interacting systems in development. Study of regulation of morphogenesis and differentiation at the organ, tissue and cellular levels, with emphasis on experimental approach towards problems in development.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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BIO 441 - Electron Microscopes-Theory and Use
Principles of operation of transmission and scanning electron microscopes and their use in examining biological material. Interpretation of electron micrographs. Lec 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
1 year chemistry, 1 year physics, 1 year biology.
Credits: 2
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BIO 445 - Plant Genetics
An introduction to the principles of genetics with emphasis on inheritance in vascular plants. Polyploidy, cytoplasmic inheritance and the principles of plant breeding receive special attention. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 or equivalent, sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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BIO 447 - Experimental Aquatic Ecology
An advanced course in freshwater ecology that uses an experimental approach to explore concepts defining lake and stream ecosystems at the population, community and system levels. Explores the abiotic and biotic forces that shape aquatic ecosystems through hands-on experiments designed and implemented by students. NOTE: BIO 447 and BIO 547 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements
Prerequisites & Notes
an ecology course e.g. BIO 319 or BIO 463 or BIO 468 or FES 407 or PSE 423 or SMS 352 or SMS 475 or WLE 200 or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 448 - Insect Pest Ecology and Management
Discuss principles of insect population dynamics, natural mortality and management of insects. Biological and biorationale strategies for pest suppression will be emphasized with case studies in agricultural, forest and aquatic ecosystems. (Student enrolled in BIO 548 cannot take BIO 448.) Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 326 or BIO 327 or INT 256 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 450 - Histology
Microscopic anatomy of animal tissues.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive Requirements. Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or BIO 208 and junior standing or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 452 - Plant Physiology
Physiological processes in plants, with emphasis on water relations, mineral nutrition and physiological ecology. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 and one year of chemistry; BIO 200 recommended.
Credits: 3
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BIO 453 - Plant Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory study of the physiological function of plants. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 452 or concurrently.
Credits: 1
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BIO 454 - Invertebrate Functional Morphology
Advanced study of the morphology and function of organ systems in invertebrate animals. Emphasis on laboratory investigation of living organisms and typically with concentration on two to four phyla chosen by participants in the course. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements. Lec 1, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 353 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 461 - Insect Biology, Taxonomy and Systematics
Biology, morphology, and evolutionary relationships of the insect orders and major families with an introduction to the principles of modern systematics. Laboratory deals exclusively with the identification of native and exotic specimens. Lec 2, Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 326, BIO 327 or INT 256.
Credits: 4
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BIO 463 - River Ecology
An introduction to the ecology of rivers with emphasis on the role of physical and biological factors in controlling ecosystem processes and how these processes are influenced by human activities. Field trips and research projects required.
Satisifies the General Education Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive Requirements. Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 319 or SMS 300 or WLE 200 or permission .
Credits: 4
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BIO 465 - Evolution
The origin and development of evolutionary theory and the mechanisms which bring about the genetic differentiation of groups of organisms. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100.
Credits: 3
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BIO 468 - Limnology
The ecology of inland waters, with emphasis on the physical, chemical and biological characteristic of lakes. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 and CHY 122/124 or BMB 208; BIO 319 recommended.
Credits: 3
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BIO 469 - Field Limnology
An optional field and laboratory component to accompany BIO 468. Offered alternate years (odd). A weekend field trip is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
None. Corequisite: BIO 468.
Credits: 1
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BIO 474 - Neurobiology
Foundations on the organization and function of the nervous systems in various animals. Specifically addresses how single nerve cells function; how groups of neurons interact; how systems of neurons provide brain function and behavior. Sensory and motor system interplay will be emphasized. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 and PHY 112 or PHY 121 or permission.
Sample Syllabus (If link fails, contact the Department or School)
www.synapticterminal.net/syllabi/Bio474_s07_syllabus.pdf
Department/School link
biology.umaine.edu
Credits: 3
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BIO 475 - Field Marine Ecology
An overview of the major coastal habitats and communities in Maine including: sand dunes, salt marshes, mud flats, sea grass meadows, exposed rocky shores, sheltered rocky shores, tide pools and estuaries. Emphasis will focus on distributions (including disjunct species), natural history, adaptation and ecology of important organisms occupying, influencing or regulating these communities. NOTE: Because of overlap, BIO/SMS 306 and BIO/SMS 475 cannot both be taken for degree credit. (This course is identical to SMS 475.)
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement and may be used to satisfy the Capstone Experience Requirement in degree programs in the Department of Biological Sciences. Lec 2, Lab/field 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
One year of biology or equivalent; BIO 319 or SMS 300 or equivalent; recommended: a course in statistics.
Credits: 4
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BIO 476 - Paleoecology
Explores how paleoecology is used to expand the temporal scale over which ecologists pose and investigate questions. Explores how climate change has affected terrestrial and freshwater systems over the Quaternary, and how lake ecosystems have changed in recent centuries. NOTE: Because of overlap, BIO 476 and BIO 572 cannot both be taken for degree credit. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 319 or BIO 468 or FES 407 or SMS 300 or SMS 352 or WLE 200.
Credits: 4
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BIO 479 - Endocrinology
A comprehensive survey of the vertebrate hormones, their biochemistry, functions and experimental approaches to their study. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 377 and BMB 280 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 480 - Cell Biology
Examines the fundamental cellular, sub-cellular and molecular characteristics of cells with emphasis on structure and function of organelle systems common to eukaryotic cells. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 200 or BIO 208, Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Credits: 3
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BIO 481 - Seminar in the Biological Sciences I
Literature reviews and focused studies of topics selected from current biological research.
Credits: 1-3
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BIO 483 - Cell Biology Laboratory
A laboratory course consisting of exercises employing techniques commonly utilized in cell biological research. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 480 or concurrently.
Credits: 1
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BIO 487 - Problems in Zoology I-Field Ornithology/Field Studies
Field studies in identification of land and water birds in a variety of habitats along the Maine coast. This program is based at the Todd Wildlife Sanctuary (Hog Island.) For information and an application, write directly to: National Audubon Society, Audubon Ecology Camp, 11 Audubon Road, Bremen, Maine 04551. Do not apply directly to the University of Maine. Also, Eagle Hill Wildlife Research Station offers specialty field seminars on the Maine Coast involving intensive practical field experiences and follow-up laboratory work and discussions. For information and an application, write directly to: Eagle Hill Wildlife Research Station, Dyer Bay Road, Steuben, Maine 04680. (Offered summers only.)
Credits: 1-2
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BIO 496 - Field Experience in Biological Sciences
Students work as field botanists pursuant to an authorized activity or research project.
Credits: Ar
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BIO 504 - Advanced Developmental Biology
Cellular mechanisms of animal development, including fertilization, cell cleavage, cell movement, cellular interactions, extracellular matrix, developmental genetics and cancer.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 336 or BIO 438 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 511 - Insect Ecology
Ecological effects of biotic and abiotic factors on insects and on insect population ecology. Outside reading and field trips required. Lec 2, Rec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
Beginning course in ecology and background in statistics, physiology and entomology or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 512 - Advanced Seminar in Biology
Readings and presentations of recent primary literature in specific areas of zoology. Topics vary and may involve both theoretical and applied studies. Section 01-Cell Biology; Section 02-Developmental Biology; Section 03-Ecology; Section 04-Genetics; Section 05-Physiology. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-3
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BIO 522 - Plant Reproductive Biology
Plants are remarkably versatile in their reproduction, with outcrossing, selfing, and asexuality. This course explores this versatility and its consequences for plant genetic diversity and evolution.
Credits: 3
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BIO 525 - Community Ecology
An advanced discussion of the organization of biological communities including community structure, stratification and patterns, niche division and species diversity, competition, predation, community classification and description, biogeography of communities, succession and climax. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 319 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BIO 530 - Biology of the Fungi
The major taxa of fungi are examined in relation to their ecology and physiology.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 or equivalent and/or a basic ecology course or permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 531 - Fungal Biology Laboratory
An optional laboratory to accompany BIO 530. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 532 or concurrently.
Credits: 1
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BIO 532 - Biology of the Fungi
Ecology, physiology and classification of the major groups of fungi and their impact on human affairs. Laboratory and fieldwork will emphasize current techniques used to study fungi. (This course is identical to BIO 432.) Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 and BIO 200 or equivalents or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 540 - Seminar in Evolutionary Ecology
Covers the theoretical and applied aspects of ecological and evolutionary principles.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 541 - Microscopy Laboratory
Techniques of transmission and scanning electron microscopy, especially those
applicable to biological sciences. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 441 and permission. Corequisite: BIO 588.
Credits: 1 - 3
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BIO 545 - Physiological Plant Ecology
A study of interactions between plants and their physical environment. Concepts of energy and gas exchange used to examine effects of solar and terrestrial radiation, ambient temperature, wind, moisture supply, CO2 and O2 in plants. Adaptations to a variety of stresses including high and low temperature, low moisture and low N and P will be discussed. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 319 or equivalent and BIO 452 or permission. Open to students with graduate standing or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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BIO 546 - Aquatic Ecosystems: a Landscape Perspective
An advanced course in aquatic ecology that examines wetland, river and stream, lake and estuarine ecosystems from a landscape perspective. Emphasis on interpreting ecosystem pattern and process by understanding the importance of spatial and temporal scales, abiotic and biotic controls, land-water biogeochemical interactions, and management considerations. Lectures, discussion, computer GIS exercises, and a research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 547 - Experimental Aquatic Ecology
An advanced course in freshwater ecology that uses an experimental approach to explore concepts defining lake and stream ecosystems at the population, community and system levels. Explores the abiotic and biotic forces that shape aquatic ecosystems through hands-on experiments designed and implemented by students. NOTE: BIO 547 and BIO 447 are similar and cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
an ecology course (e.g. WLE 200, BIO 319, BIO 468, BIO 463, PSE 423, SMS 475, FES 407 or SMS 352) or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 548 - Advanced Insect Pest Ecology and Management
Discusses principles of population dynamics, natural mortality and management of insects. Emphasizes biological and biorationale strategies for pest suppression with case studies in agricultural, forest and aquatic ecosystems. (Students enrolled in BIO 448 cannot take BIO 548.) Lec 3, Rec 1. (Fall-even years.)
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 326, BIO 327 or INT 256 or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 550 - Biogeochemistry of Terrestrial Ecosystems
Biogeochemical patterns and processes in forest ecosystems. Comparative data
from the ecological literature are used to examine the important processes of
element cycling, including atmospheric deposition, canopy processes, plant nutrient
circulation, decomposition, animal-insect interactions, soil chemical phenomena,
weathering, leaching, gaseous fluxes, forest hydrology and overall watershed biogeochemical
responses to disturbance. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 319, one year of college chemistry and permission.
Credits: 3
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BIO 555 - Biological Invasions
Analysis of mechanisms behind species establishment in new areas, their impact on native ecology, theoretical bases of invasion-related phenomena, and economic and sociopolitical costs inflicted by exotic species. NOTE: BIO 455 and BIO 555 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 568 - Advanced Plant Ecology
Classical and modern perspectives on vegetation ecology, including floristic and ecosystem approaches, classification and ordination of vegetation data, dynamics of vegetation with emphasis on the role of climate change and disturbance in landscape development, paleoecological perspectives, plant population ecology. Weekly field trips. Lec 2, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 319 or equivalent; one year of calculus.
Credits: 4
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BIO 572 - Paleoecology
Explores how paleoecology expands the temporal scale of ecology, how climate change has affected terrestrial and freshwater systems over the Quaternary, and how lake ecosystems have changed in recent centuries. NOTE: Because of overlap, BIO 572 and BIO 476 cannot both be taken for degree credit. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
An ecology course, e.g. BIO 319 or permission.
Credits: 4
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BIO 573 - Ecological Stoichiometry
Examines how the balance of elements in resources and consumers affect the interactions among organisms and the role of organisms in the ecosystems they inhabit. Advanced readings and discussion in lecture
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 319 or equivalent and graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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BIO 574 - Neurophysiology
A biophysical approach to the detailed workings of peripheral and central nervous systems connecting structure (molecular, subcellular and specialized tissues) to function (physical and neural), through wet lab experiments on living cells, and/or computer-assisted exercises. Lec 2, Lab 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Sample Syllabus (If link fails, contact the Department or School)
www.synapticterminal.net/syllabi/Bio574_s07_syllabus.pdf
Department/School link
biology.umaine.edu
Credits: 3
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BIO 578 - Structure and Function of Plant Genomes
Plant molecular genetics based on the study of genome architecture, evolution and function, with emphasis on the fully-sequenced plant genome models. Focuses on the mechanism(s) that drive changes in genome size and structure and how such changes affect gene function in the context of cellular biochemistry and physiology. Current paradigms in genome research by integrating the concepts and techniques of classical genetics, physiology, comparative and functional genomics and transgenics will be discussed. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 462 or BIO 445 or BMB 400 or equivalent college level genetics course.
Credits: 3
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BIO 587 - Graduate Research in Biology I
Students conduct individual research problems and research seminars. Emphasis on development of scientific skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-3
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BIO 588 - Graduate Research in Biology II
Students conduct individual research problems and research seminars. Emphasis on development of scientific skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-3
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BIO 591 - Graduate Independent Study in Biology
Independent research not a part of thesis preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 596 - Biological Sciences Professional Experiences
Students engage in research, clinical determinations, field studies or allied activities with medical professionals, hospitals, laboratories, state agencies and other organizations approved for this purpose by the Department of Biological Sciences. May be repeated for credit up to a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing.
Credits: 1-3
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BIO 597 - Special Topics in Biology
As available.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 687 - Problems in Biological Sciences I
As available.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 688 - Problems in Biological Sciences II
As available.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1-6
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BLE 462 - Power Transmission and Control
Covers fluid power theory and fundamentals, circuit analysis for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical and electro-mechanical power transmission design. Selection and design of componentry for control of load. Lec 2, Lab 3. (This course is identical to MET 362.)
Prerequisites & Notes
MEE 251 and MEE 360 or CIE 350.
Credits: 3
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BLE 492 - Design Project
Designed to give students in Biological Engineering a supervised design experience. Each student will be required to select and design components and systems for engineering projects identified by the BLE faculty. Requires the student to demonstrate his or her ability to understand and apply scientific principles and engineering knowledge to the solution of real life problems.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive Requirements. Rec 1, Lab 8.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing in the Biological Engineering curriculum. A minimum of 4 credits must be taken over a period of two or more semesters.
Credits: Ar
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BLE 497 - Special Problems in Biological Engineering
Independent study.
Credits: Ar
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BLE 597 - Advanced Topics in Biological Engineering
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other BLE courses. Content varies based on instructor interest area. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing or graduate standing and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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BLE 599 - Independent Study in Biological Engineering
Advanced independent study for qualified students who present suitable projects for intensive investigation in the area of faculty interest. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing or graduate standing and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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BLE 697 - Problems in Biological Engineering I
Independent study.
Credits: Ar
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BLE 698 - Problems in Biological Engineering II
As available.
Credits: Ar
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BLE 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Thesis.
Credits: Ar
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