Department List of Courses

BL 5030 Molecular Biology
Credits 4 (L.R.Lab- 3.1.0)
Offered Fall Semester Alternating Years

Molecular biology of gene structure, expression and regulation. Molecular techniques and their application to biotechnology and genomes are covered.

BL5040 Electron Optical Methods I
Credits 2 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.3)
Offered Fall Semester Alternating Years

Hands-on course focusing on use of transmission electron microscopes. Topics include sample preparation for biology, transmission electron optics, specimen-beam interactions, operating parameter choices, image formation and processing. Successful completion of course is the prerequisite to becoming a certified operator, MTU Electron Optics Facility. (This is a half semester course.)

BL5050 Electron Optical Methods II
Credits 2 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.3)
Offered Fall Semester Alternating Years

Hands-on focusing on the use of transmission electron microscopes.Topics: sample preparation for biology, transmission electron optics, specimen-beam interactions, operating parameter choices, image formation and processing. Successful completion of course is the prerequisite to becoming a certified operatior in the MTU Electron Optics Facility. (This is a half semester course.)

BL5060 Biological Ultrastructure
Credits 4.0 (L.R.Lab - 0.2.6)
Offered Spring Semester Alternating Years

Microscopical investigations of biological specimens with transmission and scanning electron, scanning tunneling, and atomic force. Basic laboratory techniques include fixation and embedding, ultrathin sectioning, critical point drying, sputter coating. Also includes advanced cytochemical, cryo- and high-resolution techniques.

BL5150 Advanced Plant Physiology
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Spring, Summer, Fall Semester Alternating Years

Comprehensive study of metabolic activites and growth precesses of plants. Emphasizes water relations and growth at the submicroscopic, microscopic, and macroscopic levels. Prerequisite: a course in plant physiology.

BL5160 Plant Biochem and Molecular Bio
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Spring Semester Alternating Years

Biochemical principles underlying central processes unique to plants, including photosynthesis and symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Also covers fundamentals of plant molecular biology including transformation of plants and regulation of gene expression. Background required: one year of biochemistry and a course in plant physiology.

BL5170 Plant Cell and Development
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Spring Semester Alternating Years

Cellular, molecular processes involved in plant development. In-depth study of the structure and function of the plant cell as related to plant development. Such topics as control of iterative growth, cellular basis of form, cell differentiation, competence, determination and coordination of development. Background required: course in biochemistry and in plant physiology.

BL5200 Microbial Physiology
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Fall Semester Alternating Years

Structure and function of microorganisms, with emphasis on mechanisims, with emphasis on mechanisms for responding to changing environmental and nutritional conditions.

BL5250 Immunology Toxicology
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Spring Semester Alternating Years

Covers current topics in immunology and toxicology, including lymphokines, lymphocyte interactions, immune network theory, acquired and genetic immune defects, immunization of animals, characteristics of antibodies, immunoassays, and production of monoclonal antibodies.

BL5340 Special Topics in Biology
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.O.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

A discussion of recent developments in the biological sciences. Recent offerings have included population genetics, taxonomy of aquatic insects, herpetology, bryology, fungi, and lichens.

BL5350 Special Topics in Physiology
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.O.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

A discussion of recent developments in physiology. Recent offerings have included respiratory physiology, renal physiology, clinical cardiology, and neurophysiology.

BL5360 Special Topics in Biochemistry
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.O.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

A discussion of recent developments in the field of biochemistry. Topics taught recently include steroid biochemistry, immunology, and metabolic control theory.

BL5250 Immunology Toxicology
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Spring Semester

Covers current topics in immunology and toxicology, including lymphokines, lymphocyte interactions, immune network theory, acquired and genetic immune defects, immunization of animals, characteristics of antibodies, immunoasays, and production of monoclonal antibodies.

BL5370 Special Topics in Microbiology
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.R.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

A discussion of recent developments in the field of microbiology. Topics taught recently include bacterial genetics, industrial microbiology, and advanced microbial ecology.

BL5380 Special Topics in Ecology
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.R.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

A discussion of recent developments in the field of ecology. Topics taught recently include systems ecology, ecology of Great Lakes fisheries, ecology of algae, aquatic macrophytes, and world ecosystems.

BL5390 Special Topics in CLS
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.R.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

A discussion of recent developments in clinical laboratory science.

BL5400 Special Topics in Plant Sci
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.R.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

A discussion of recent developments in plant science. Topics may include biotechnology, physiology, systematics, phylogenetics, biochemistry, and molecular genetics.

BL5431 Population Ecology
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Spring Semester Alternating Years

The distribution and abundance of organisms, including theoretical laboratory, and field studios of factors limiting population growth. Examines biological limitations, including competition, predation, parasitism, and disease.

BL5451 Aquatic Ecology
Credits 4 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.3)
Offered Fall Semester Alternating Years

Integrated coverage of lowing and standing fresh water environments including biological, physical, and chemical factors and thier interactions. Applied aspects include biological responses to stress, fisheries, and the management of aquatic systems. Emphasizes the fundamentals of aquatic systems and fieldwork on local environments.

BL5460 Advanced Ecology: Ecosystems
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Spring Semester Alternating Years

Comparison of ecosystem structure and processes with emphasis on lakes. Stresses critical reading of recent journal literature.

BL5500 Graduate Seminar in Bio Sci
Credits 1 (L.R.Lab - 0.1.0)
Offered Fall and Spring Semester Alternating Years

Analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of primary scientific literature on a specific topic in recitation/discussion format.

BL5520 Satellite Limnology
Credits 3 (L.R.Lab - 0.2.2)
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

Provides an overview of historical, current applications of satellite remote sensing in limnologic research, including remote sensing of lake surface temperatures and ice, application of satellite image analysis for evaluating water quality variables (e.g., suspended solids and chlorophyll), development of a new lake, ocean color algorithms, and review of satellite instrument capabilities.

BL 5680 - Bryology
Emphasizes the broad aspects of bryology, including physiology, ecology, development, taxonomy, and evolution with an ecological theme that is fortified with laboratory examination of structures and field identification of bryophyte species, communities, and adaptations.
Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2004-2005 academic year
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

BL 5681 - Field Bryology
A field course in the identification of mosses, liverworts and hornworts. Field trips will include various sites in the Keweenaw Peninsula. This intensive course will be taught as one week of field trips in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Summer - Offered alternate years beginning with the 2005-2006 academic year
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

BL5750 Advanced Ecology: Communities
Credits 3 (L.O.Lab - 0.3.0)
Offered Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

Discussion of factors that determine plant and animal species distribution, abundance, and diversity. Emphasis on theoretical concepts involves critical reading of recent literature.

 

BL5990 Master's Research in Bio Sci
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.O.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

An original Investigation in biology that culminates in a thesis.

BL 6990 Doctoral Research in Bio Sci
Credits 1.0 - 10 (L.O.Lab - 0.1.0 - 10.3)
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters Alternating Years

An original investigation in theoretical or experimental biology, or both, and submission of a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD degree.

Requirements for admission into the Biology Graduate Program