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BIOL 101    General Biology I (Offered Fall 2008)
Biol 101-01
Biol 101-02
Biol 101-03
3 Semester Hours
Unifying principles of biology; introduction to cell structure and function, histology, genetics, control systems, organ systems, and taxonomy.
College of Science and Engineering majors only.
Lecture, 3 hours.

BIOL 102    General Biology II (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
3 Semester Hours
The mechanism of evolution; major patterns of biotic evolution; principles of ecology.
College of Science and Engineering majors only.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 111.

BIOL 111 General Biology I Laboratory (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
A survey of the five kingdoms.
College of Science and Engineering majors only.
Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 112    General Biology II Laboratory (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
2 Semester Hours
An experimental approach to biology with emphasis on design, execution, and analysis to answer biological questions.
College of Science and Engineering majors only.
Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 102, or concurrent enrollment, plus CHEM 112 and 113 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 194    Introduction to Research
1 Semester Hour
An introduction to scientific research methodology: information gathering, data analysis, laboratory research practice. Attendance at departmental seminars is required.
Laboratory, 4 hours.

BIOL 198    Special Studies
1-4 Semester Hours

BIOL 199    Independent Studies
1-4 Semester Hours

BIOL 201    Cell Function (Offered Fall 2008)
Biol 201-01
Biol 201-02
3 Semester Hours
Cellular and sub-cellular structures and functions including: DNA and RNA structure and function, protein synthesis and structure, enzyme function, metabolic pathways, membrane function.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101, CHEM 112, or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 202    Genetics (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
3 Semester Hours
A study of Mendelian and molecular genetics.
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.

BIOL 260    Human Biology
3 Semester Hours
The discussion of general biological principles with a human emphasis. Topics include: cells, heredity and reproduction, animal behavior, organ systems, drugs, disease, ecology, and evolution.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 263    Natural History of Southern California
3 Semester Hours
Introduction to the geography, climate, plant communities, and common animals of Southern California; animals will be covered in regard to behavior, taxonomy, and ecology.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 264    The Marine Environment
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to marine biology, including its history, different communities and the animals and plants that occur in marine ecosystems, and their economic importance.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 265    Biology of African Wildlife
3 Semester Hours
Study of ecological, behavioral, and life history characteristics of selected African animals. Includes a two-week study trip to eastern or southern Africa (Biology majors should take BIOL 332). Offered alternate years.
Summers only—Study Abroad Program.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 266    Sacred and Medicinal Plant Use
3 Semester Hours
The sacred and medicinal use of plants and hallucinogenic fungi by traditional and modern cultures, including the biological basis for their use.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 271    Human Reproduction and Development
3 Semester Hours
The biological aspects of human reproduction, including the basic reproductive system, genetics, fetal development, nutrition, pregnancy, birth, and neonatal development.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 272   Human Drug Use (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours
The physiological, psychological, and social effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other therapeutic and recreational drugs.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 275    Human Genetics
3 Semester Hours
Basic Mendelian genetics and the application to individual risk assessments. Population genetics and the implications of artificial selection. Modern molecular genetics and medical applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 276    Human Exercise
3 Semester Hours
Introduction to basic biological responses and adaptations of the body to exercise. Particular attention is given to physical fitness, health, and athletics; how biomedical research is conducted; and how the lay person can decipher research findings.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 277    Plants and Society
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the natural evolution of plant species and the associated cultural evolution of man’s relationship to plants. A multidisciplinary approach to studying the relationship between plants and people. An exploration of plants as sources of food and medicine, commercial products, and the role of plants in preserving and restoring the environment.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher.

BIOL 278    Tropical Marine Ecology
3 Semester Hours
Field studies of the tropical marine habitats in Isla Roatán, Honduras. This includes the examination of the ecology and biology of coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and intertidal communities.
Summer only—Study Abroad Program.
Prerequisites: MATH 101, 102, or 104, or placement into MATH 106 or higher. Open water SCUBA certification highly recommended.

BIOL 294    Independent Research (Offered Fall 2008)
1-4 Semester Hours
Independent research in a faculty laboratory.

BIOL 295    Biology Internship (Offered Fall 2008)
1-2 Semester Hours
Work experience involving research, industry-, or community-based projects. May be taken only once for credit.
CR/NC only.

BIOL 298    Special Studies
1-4 Semester Hours

BIOL 299    Independent Studies
1-4 Semester Hours

BIOL 312    Field Botany (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
4 Semester Hours
The identification, distribution, evolution, and ecological relationships of the native plants of Southern California.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours; 4 weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 111; CHEM 110, 111; MATH 122 or 131.

BIOL 315    World Vegetation Ecology
3 Semester Hours
Characteristics and distribution of the major vegetation types of the world, emphasizing environmental conditions, plant adaptations, and ecosystem processes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 111; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 316    Island Biology
3 Semester Hours
Island biogeography and evolution, dispersal, adaptive radiation, gigantism/dwarfism, flightlessness, reproductive biology, endemism, and relictualism.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and 102.

BIOL 318    Principles of Ecology (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours
Study of interactions between organisms and their physical environment, population ecology, biotic communities and ecosystems.
Lecture, 3 hours; 2 weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 111; CHEM 110, 112; MATH 122 or 131.

BIOL 319    Ecology Laboratory (Offered Fall 2008)
1 Semester Hour
Laboratory and field investigation of ecological relationships.
Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 318 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 328    Tropical Marine Ecology
3 Semester Hours
Field studies of the tropical marine habitats on Isla Roatán, Honduras. This includes the examination of physical, chemical, and ecological aspects as applied to coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and intertidal communities.
Summer only—Study Abroad Program.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101, 102; CHEM 110, 112. Open water SCUBA certification highly recommended.

BIOL 329    Marine Ecology of Baja, California
3 Semester Hours
Field studies of subtropical, intertidal, and subtidal habitats along the coasts of Baja, California peninsula.
Emphasis on community structure.
Summer only. Entire course held at the LMU Baja, California Biological Station.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 111; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 330    Embryology and Development (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
4 Semester Hours
The development of chordates with emphasis on experimental embryology and underlying molecular mechanisms.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375; CHEM 222, 223.

BIOL 332    Biology of African Wildlife
3 Semester Hours
Study of ecological, behavioral, and life history characteristics of selected African animals. Includes a two week study trip to eastern or southern Africa.
Summer only—Study Abroad program. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101, 102; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 333    Biology of Mammals
4 Semester Hours
Examination of physical, physiological, and ecological characteristics of mammals, including taxonomic relationships, feeding and reproductive strategies, and local and world distribution of mammalian orders and families.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours; Weekend field trips.
For majors only.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 334    Invertebrate Zoology (Offered Fall 2008)
4 Semester Hours
A study of the anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of invertebrates and the evolutionary relationships within
and among the invertebrate phyla.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101, 102, 111, 112; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 335    Comparative Anatomy (Offered Fall 2008)
4 Semester Hours
A comparative study of the vertebrate structures and their significance in terms of their evolution and function.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101, 102, 111, 112; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 338    Animal Behavior (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
4 Semester Hours
Study of the evolutionary aspects of behavioral ecology including foraging strategies, social competition, communication, sexual selection, mating systems, cooperation, and social organization.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102.

BIOL 351    General Physiology (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours
Introduction to physiological principles and concepts with emphasis on organ systems.
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.

BIOL 352    Physiology Laboratory
1 Semester Hour
Laboratory experiments in physiology.
Laboratory, 4 hours; Data analysis, 1 hour.
Prerequisite: BIOL 351 or 356 or 357, or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 353    Plant Physiology (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours
Introduction to plant function, including photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, water relations, metabolism, and growth processes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 201; CHEM 220, 221; MATH 122 or 131.

BIOL 354    Plant Physiology Laboratory (Offered Fall 2008)
1 Semester Hour
Laboratory experiments in plant physiology.
Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 353 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 355    Physiology of Drugs (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
3 Semester Hours
A study of the absorption, distribution, action, biotransformation, and elimination of drugs. An introduction to the pharmacology of certain drugs.
Prerequisite: BIOL 202; CHEM 222, 223.

BIOL 356    Cell Biology (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours
A detailed study of subcellular organelles, including their origin, function, and regulation within the cell.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375; CHEM 222, 223.

BIOL 357    Comparative Animal Physiology (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
3 Semester Hours
A study of the different strategies utilized by various organisms to deal with problems of oxygen supply, temperature, water, salt balance, etc. Emphasis is on the vertebrates.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 201; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 359    Cell Biology Lab (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
1 Semester Hour
Laboratory experiments in cell biology.
Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 201.

BIOL 361    General Microbiology (Offered Fall 2008 & Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
3 Semester Hours
Properties and ecology of viruses, bacteria, and protists; principles of genetics and physiology of bacteria; pathogenesis of bacteria and viruses; microbes as tools for molecular biology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375; CHEM 220.

BIOL 362    General Microbiology Laboratory (Offered Fall 2008 & Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
Biol 362-01
Biol 362-02
1 Semester Hour
Laboratory experiments in general microbiology.
Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 361 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 371    Plant Biochemistry
3 Semester Hours
Primary and secondary biosynthesis of plants; photosynthesis; nutrient acquisition and transport; plant pathogen/predator defense mechanism. Integration of these processes into an overall biochemical strategy.
Prerequisites: BIOL 201; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 375    Advanced Genetics
3 Semester Hours
Topics in genetics including both meiotic and mitotic recombination, quantitative genetics, gene structure, genetic control, and gene therapy.  Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375; CHEM 222, 223.

BIOL 376    Genetics Laboratory (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
1 Semester Hour
Laboratory experiments in genetics.
Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 380    Tropical Marine Ecology Laboratory (Offered Fall 2008)
1 Semester Hour
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 381    Baja Marine Ecology Laboratory (Offered Fall 2008)
1 Semester Hour
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 382    Africa Biology Laboratory
1 Semester Hour
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 394    Independent Research
1-4 Semester Hours
Independent research in a faculty laboratory.

BIOL 395    Biology Internship (Offered Fall 2008)
1-2 Semester Hours
Work experience involving research, industry-, or community-based projects. May be taken only once for credit.
CR/NC only.

BIOL 398-01    Special Studies: Biological Databases (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours

BIOL 398-02    Special Studies: Plant Interactions with other Organisms (Offered Fall 2008) 
3 Semester Hours

BIOL 398-03    Special Studies: Bioinformatics Lab (Offered Fall 2008 & Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
1 Semester Hour

BIOL 399    Independent Studies
1-4 Semester Hours

BIOL 422    Marine Biology (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
4 Semester Hours
Study of the marine environment, including physical, chemical, and biological aspects as applied to littoral, deep sea, and pelagic organisms.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 112; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 423    Intertidal Ecology
4 Semester Hours
Study of the biotic and abiotic relationships of intertidal organisms, including zonation, diversity, competition, predation, and symbiosis.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 111; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 433    Histology
3 Semester Hours
The structure and function of human tissue types including basic histological techniques.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102, 112; CHEM 110, 112.

BIOL 437    Plant Development (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
3 Semester Hours
Biochemical, molecular, and genetic approaches to the study of pattern and tissue formation, embryogenesis, germination, flowering, photosynthesis, and plantmicrobe interaction.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375; CHEM 222, 223 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 438    Plant Development Laboratory
1 Semester Hour
Laboratory experiments in plant developmental biology.
Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 437 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 439    Molecular Biology Applications (Offered Fall 2008)
4 Semester Hours
The application of the techniques employed in molecular biology to the study of inherited diseases, genetic engineering, infectious diseases, cancer, and gene therapy.
Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 6 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375 and CHEM 220.

BIOL 443    Molecular Biology (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours
Study of properties, synthesis, and interactions of macromolecules; genetic engineering.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375 and CHEM 220.

BIOL 445    Endocrinology (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
3 Semester Hours
The study of the production, functions, and interactions of hormones and other chemical messengers involved in the integration of the living organism.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375 and CHEM 220.

BIOL 449    Immunology (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours
The study of the immune response mechanisms in the vertebrate organism, with special reference to humans.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375 and CHEM 220.

BIOL 461    Microbial Genetics
3 Semester Hours
Mechanisms of inheritance and the regulation of gene expression in bacteria and viruses. Viral interactions with higher eukaryotes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375; CHEM 222, 223 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 474    Principles of Evolution (Offered Fall 2008)
3 Semester Hours
Study of the pattern and process of evolution. Topics include the development of theories of evolutionary change; the mechanisms of evolutionary change at the population (micro) level; and evolution at the macro level, focusing on speciation, phylogenetic analysis, historical biogeography, and extinctions.
Lecture, 3 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101, 102, 111, 201, 202.

BIOL 475    Evolution
4 Semester Hours
Study of the pattern and process of evolution. Topics include the development of theories of evolutionary change; the mechanisms of evolutionary change at the population (micro) level; and evolution at the macro level, focusing on speciation, phylogenetic analysis, historical biogeography, and extinctions.
Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 101, 102, 112, 201, 202.

BIOL 477    Conservation Genetics
4 Semester Hours
Survey of the major topics in conservation genetics. Basic models of population genetics and topics relevant to conservation genetics, such as population structure, inbreeding, genetic load, genetic variation, reserve design, and the ethical, moral, and political aspects of species conservation.
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101, 102, 202.

BIOL 478     Molecular Biology of the Genome (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
4 Semester Hours
Advances in understanding cellular processes, gene expression, and the structure and function of macromolecules due to The Human Genome Project and associated new high-throughput technologies. Use of systems biology perspectives and bioinformatics tools to answer biological questions. May include: functional genomics, sequence alignment and phylogeny, comparative genomics, and biological pathways and networks.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375 and CHEM 220.

BIOL 479     Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring 2009)
3 Semester Hours
Analysis of the molecular mechanisms which underlie the pathology of genetic and infectious diseases. Particular attention paid to molecular mechanisms of disease treatment and experimental analysis in the field of human molecular genetics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or NTLS 375 and CHEM 220.

BIOL 490    Biological Teaching 
1-2 Semester Hours
Guided teaching of undergraduate laboratories.
May be repeated for credit.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 494    Independent Research
1-4 Semester Hours
Independent research in a faculty laboratory.

BIOL 498    Special Studies
1-4 Semester Hours

BIOL 499    Independent Studies
1-4 Semester Hours

All 500-level courses require consent of instructor.

BIOL 522    Marine Biology Research 
2 Semester Hours
An introduction to marine biology research techniques and basic marine ecosystems.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 523    Scientific Diving
2 Semester Hours
Introduction to scientific diving, including stufies of benthic populations and communities using line and belt transects, plot sampling methods, and fish survey techniques.  The design, data collection, and analysis will be from local submarine coastal habitats.  The class will also cover fundamentals of dive physics and physiology, first aid, CPR, oxygen administration, and dive tables.
Requires consent of instructor and basic open water SCUBA certification.

BIOL 525    Subtidal Ecology Seminar
2 Semester Hours
An introduction to the ecology of subtidal systems including coral reefs, kelp forests, hard and soft bottoms, deep sea and pelagic communities.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 527    Benthic Ecology Research
2 Semester Hours
An introduction to underwater research techniques and studies of soft and hard bottom communities.
Requires consent of instructor.
Prerequisites: Basic open water SCUBA certification.

BIOL 528    Invertebrate Conservation Research (Offered Fall 2008)           
2 Semester Hours
Participation in research on topics in invertebrate conservation biology. Research may include ecological and/or genetic approaches and methodologies.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 531    Developmental Genetics Research                                                                   
2 Semester Hours
Investigation through original literature and laboratory experience of the ways in which genes direct development.
Requires consent of instructor.
Prerequisites: BIOL 194 or concurrent enrollment; BIOL 394, 494, or 594.

BIOL 532    Drosophila Genetics Research (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
An introduction to the use of drosophila as a research tool in classical and molecular genetics.
Requires consent of instructor.
Prerequisites: BIOL 194 or concurrent enrollment; CHEM 220.

BIOL 536    Functional Morphology Research (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
Participation in original research investigating the functional aspects of morphology and development in carnivorous mammals.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 546    Physiology of Drugs Seminar
2 Semester Hours
An introduction into the pharmacology of certain drugs, their absorption, metabolism, use, misuse, abuse.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 561    Bioinformatics and Genomics Research (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
Investigation of the systems-level properties of biological pathways and networks.  Research may include bioinformatics and/or functional genomics techniques.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 563    Molecular Genetics Research (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
Laboratory work in gene mapping and gene isolation.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 564    Vision Genetics Research
2 Semester Hours
Research on the influence of genetic background and modifier genes on the course of inherited and age-related retinal degenerations.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 565    Plant Developmental Biology Research (Offered Fall 2008)                    
2 Semester Hours

Laboratory work in molecular and genetic analysis of plant development.
Requires consent of instructor.
Prerequisite: BIOL 194 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 566    Plant Research (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
Research will involve field and/or laboratory studies of the ecology and/or ecophysiology of plant species from extreme environments.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 569    Ethnobotany Seminar
2 Semester Hours
An introduction to the mutual relationships between plants and traditional peoples with an emphasis on phyto medicines and sustainability.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 571    Conservation Biology Seminar
2 Semester Hours
A survey of topics relating to the conservation of animals and plants, including extinction, genetic aspects, demography, insularization, threats to biodiversity, economics and politics, religious and ethical perspectives, and practical applications.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 585    Issues in Biotechnology Seminar (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
An interdisciplinary seminar series bringing together faculty from different disciplines to present and discuss topics in biotechnology. Examples include sustainable agriculture, advances in medicine and biotechnology, legal and ethical considerations and biotechnology, the environment and biotechnology, the manipulation of biological machinery (proteins), the fusion of engineering and biotechnology (nanotechnology), the business of biotechnology.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 586    Molecular Cell Biology Research (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
Independent laboratory research examining quesitons pertaining to gene expression, including ribosome biogenesis and mRNA transport/localization, utilizing techniques of molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 587    Molecular Mechanisms in Development Seminar
2 Semester Hours
An exploration of current research utilizing molecular/genetic techniques to study developmental biology.
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 594    Independent Research
1-4 Semester Hours
Independent research in a faculty laboratory. Results must be presented formally.

BIOL 598    Special Studies Advanced Topics in Gene Expression Seminar (Offered Fall 2008)
2 Semester Hours
Requires consent of instructor.

BIOL 599    Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours

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