Aasg 0961 Study Skills

BIOL 3641 - Herpetology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Amphibians and reptiles emphasizing species native and introduced to Ohio and neighboring states. A weekend field trip is required. There is an additional fee for this course. Formerly BIOL 364. Offered on demand. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 123 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
BIOL 3651 - Forensic Entomology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Application of insects to legal proceedings, especially medico-criminal. The collection and identification of larval and adult insects from carrion models and their use in determining post-mortem interval is emphasized. Recent developments in the field of forensic entomology, including molecular and laboratory techniques, are examined. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of C or BIOL 2291 Minimum Grade of C or BIOL 122 Minimum Grade of C. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
BIOL 3661 - Environmental Research Methods
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
The study of the design, execution, analysis, and communication of original research in environmentally-oriented fields. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 123 Minimum Grade of D) and (BIOL 2131 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 213 Minimum Grade of D). Corequisite(s): BIOL 3671, BIOL 3681, BIOL 3691, BIOL 3701. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Critical and Creative Thinking, Effective Comm Non-Writing, Effective Comm Writing.
BIOL 3671 - Field Botany
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Identification of native aquatic and terrestrial flora with an emphasis on the use of keys, principles of classification, field work, ecological concepts, and herbarium methods. University defensive driving certification required. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 123 Minimum Grade of D) and (BIOL 2131 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 213 Minimum Grade of D). Corequisite(s): BIOL 3661, BIOL 3681, BIOL 3691, BIOL 3701. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
BIOL 3681 - Ichthyology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Fish biology, particularly Ohio freshwater teleosts, emphasizing field exercises, techniques and systematics. University defensive driving certification required. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 123 Minimum Grade of D) and (BIOL 2131 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 213 Minimum Grade of D). Corequisite(s): BIOL 3661, BIOL 3671, BIOL 3691, BIOL 3701. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
BIOL 3691 - Field Invertebrate Biology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Field investigations of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates emphasizing the diversity, ecology, conservation, and methods for their study. University defensive driving certification required. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 123 Minimum Grade of D) and (BIOL 2131 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 213 Minimum Grade of D). Corequisite(s): BIOL 3661, BIOL 3671, BIOL 3681, BIOL 3701. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
BIOL 3701 - Marine Biology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Organisms and their habitats emphasizing southeastern and Gulf coastal and offshore environments. A two-week field trip to a selected marine environment is required. University defensive driving certification required. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 123 Minimum Grade of D) and (BIOL 2131 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 213 Minimum Grade of D). Corequisite(s): BIOL 3661, BIOL 3671, BIOL 3681, BIOL 3691. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Requires Instructor Approval.
BIOL 3711 - Advanced Marine Biology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Ecological, physical and chemical aspects of marine systems. A two-week field trip to a selected marine environment is required. There is an additional fee for this course. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 3701 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 271 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Requires Instructor Approval.
BIOL 3721 - Topics in Marine Biology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Ecological, physical and chemical aspects of marine systems. A two-week field trip to a selected marine environment is required. An additional fee is charged. Formerly BIOL 372. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 3701 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 271 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Requires Instructor Approval.
BIOL 3731 - Field Skills for Biologists
1 Credit Grading mode is S/U
An immersion course teaching the basics of backcountry travel and camping that will introduce students to the skills and equipment needed to live comfortably and safely in the backcountry while performing their jobs, research and recreating.
BIOL 3741 - Freshwater Ecology
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
The study of inland waters, including lakes, streams, rivers, welands, and freshwater estuaries. A multidisciplinary approach will be taken with topics including, but not limited to, lake, stream and wetland formation, light and heat, hydrology, water chemistry, and biological interactions. The major focus of this course are the diversity of freshwater habitats and an understanding of how freshwater ecosystems operate and their controlling mechanisms. In addition, we will work to develop a comprehension of the interrelationships among biological, physical, and chemical factors in aquatic ecosystems. Consideration will also be given to the importance of the surrounding watershed in terms of aquatic-terrestrial ecotones. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2511 Minimum Grade of D.
BIOL 3831 - Animal Behavior
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Invertebrates and vertebrates, stressing observational and descriptive techniques. Offered alternate years. A lab fee is charged. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 123 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
BIOL 3841 - Animal Behavior Laboratory
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Laboratory to accompany the Animal behavior (BIOL 3831) course. Provides overview of design, completion, analysis, and communication of results from observational and experimental behavioral research. There is an additional fee for this course. Corequisite(s): BIOL 3831.
BIOL 3911 - Pathophysiology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
This course will explore the pathophysiology of various organ systems during disease. Pathological alterations and their effects on physiological and anatomical functions will be analyzed. Emphasis will be on selected clinical manifestations that are most often encountered by health professionals including the disease processes, manifestations, and in some instances, treatment. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2321 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 3251 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 3321 Minimum Grade of D.
BIOL 3971 - Self-Directed Studies in the Biological Sciences
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Investigation of specialty fields within the biological sciences by utilizing interactive and/or multimedia programs. A maximum of 3 hours may be counted toward the major. Cannot be used as a general education class. Graded S/U. Formerly BIOL 397. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 2001 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 123 Minimum Grade of D.
BIOL 4231 - Topics in Ecology and Biogeography
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Current literature on selected topics. May be repeated for credit as the topics vary. Formerly BIOL 423. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2511 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 251 Minimum Grade of D) and (BIOL 2631 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 263 Minimum Grade of D). Unlimited repeats permitted.Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Requires Instructor Approval.
BIOL 4511 - Advanced Topics in Cell Biology
2 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Current literature on selected cell biology. May be repeated for credit as the topics vary. Formerly BIOL 451. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 3511 Minimum Grade of D or BIOL 351 Minimum Grade of D) and (CHEM 3111 Minimum Grade of D or CHEM 311 Minimum Grade of D) or (PHBS 3411 Minimum Grade of D or PHBS 341 Minimum Grade of D). This course is repeatable for a total of 6 hours.Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
BIOL 4621 - Biological Fluids
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Lecture/laboratory coverage of various human body fluids, including urine, sweat, seminal fluid, amniotic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, and serous fluids, the physical and biochemical methods used to analyze them, and correlations of results with states of health and disease. There is an additional fee for this course. Minimum grade of C for MLS majors. Offered fall semester. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Requires Instructor Approval.
BIOL 4631 - Clinical Immunology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Lecture/laboratory coverage of the structure and function of the human immune system and methods used to diagnose, prognose, and monitor its response in health and disease states. There is an additional fee for this course. Minimum grade of C for MLS majors. Offered summers. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Requires Instructor Approval.
BIOL 4641 - Hematology and Hemostasis
5 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Lecture/laboratory coverage of human blood ontogeny, kinetics, pathophysiology, and methods used to diagnose, prognose, and monitor diseases of the blood, blood forming tissues, and disorders of ASBIOL BIOL hemostasis. There is an additional fee for this course. Minimum grade of C for MLS majors. Offered fall semester. Course Attributes: Requires Instructor Approval.
BIOL 4671 - Diagnostic Microbiology
5 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Lecture/laboratory coverage of microbes of medical interest, emphasizing application of conventional methods and emerging technologies to isolate, identify, and detect antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites associated with human disease. There is an additional fee for this course. Minimum grade of C for MLS majors. Offered summers. Course Attributes: Requires Instructor Approval.
BIOL 4811 - Internship Program
12 Credits Grading mode is S/U
Experience enables the student to experience working with scientists in a professional workplace. Only 4 credit hours can be used in the major. Formerly BIOL 481. Offered fall and spring semesters. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Senior.
BIOL 4821 - Internship in Environmental Studies
12 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Experience working with scientists in a professional workplace. Only 4 credit hours can be used in the major. Formerly BIOL 482. Offered fall and spring semesters. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Environmental and Field Bio. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Senior.
BIOL 4831 - Forensic Biology Internship
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Capstone experience for Forensic Biology Major or Biology Major/Molecular Biology Majors with Criminal Justice Option. This experiential program is designed for the student to work in a forensic testing laboratory or laboratory approved by the Director of the Forensic Biology Major and the Internship Committee. Completion of three years of forensic biology coursework or senior status. Formerly BIOL 483 Prerequisite(s):BIOL 3571 Minimum Grade of C or BIOL 357 Minimum Grade of C. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Biology, Forensic Biology, Molecular Biology. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Requires Department Approval.
BIOL 4841 - Experiential Biology
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Summer off-campus field and laboratory experiences. Only available during summer terms. 400 hours of experiential experience required. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Junior.Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Requires Department Approval.
BIOL 4901 - Special Topics in Biological Sciences
1 to 4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Disciplines such as mammalogy and plant taxonomy. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. A lab fee is charged. Formerly BIOL 490. This course is repeatable for a total of 7 hours.
BIOL 4921 - Capstone Experience
1 to 6 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Experience off-campus REU research program, study abroad, internship or other approved experience in a biological field of study. Student must be approved by the Department in the semester prior to enrollment. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BIOL 4941 - Capstone Seminar
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Senior capstone-oral and written presentations of Capstone Experience. The ETS Major Field Test in Biology is required. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 4921 Minimum Grade of C. Course Attributes: Critical and Creative Thinking, Effective Comm Writing.
BIOL 4961 - Independent Study in Biology
1 to 4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Individual study of topics in Biology. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. This course is repeatable for a total of 8 hours.
BIOL 4971 - Independent Research in Biology
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
For students interested in mentored research project with the proposed topic approved by the department and chair. The completed research will involve a scientific paper. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall and spring semesters. This course is repeatable for a total of 7 hours.
GEOL 2801 - Geology
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Physical geology and paleogeology, including chemical properties of minerals and rocks, geologic processes, and earth materials. May be taken without GEOL 2811. Formerly GEOL 280. Offered fall semester. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, GE_Knowledge of Phys/Nat World.
GEOL 2811 - Geology Lab
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Labs utilize minerals, rock, sediments, maps and field trips to illustrate techniques used by geologists. There is an additional fee for this course. Corequisite(s): GEOL 2801.
GEOL 2901 - Special Topics in Geology
1 to 4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Labs utilize minerals, rock, sediments, maps, and field trips to illustrate techniques used by geologists. A Nature Center use fee is charged. May be repeated for credit up to total of 8 hours as the topic varies. Formerly GEOL 290. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s):GEOL 2801 Minimum Grade of D or GEOL 280 Minimum Grade of D. This course is repeatable for a total of 7 hours.
GEOL 2971 - Independent Study in Geology
1 to 3 Credits Grading mode is S/U
Independent study in geology. Formerly GEOL 297. Offered fall semester. This course is repeatable for a total of 6 hours.Course Attributes: Requires Instructor Approval.
MLS 4601 - Foundations of Medical Laboratory Science
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Lecture/laboratory coverage of the professional practices, including safety, regulatory issues, phlebotomy and specimen collection, handling, and processing, quality assurance, professionalism and ethics. Lab fee charged. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered summers. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science.
MLS 4611 - Professional Practice & Development
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Web-based, interactive coverage of clinical laboratory management including organizational structure, laboratory operations, leadership, team building, legal issues, interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication, resources management, career development and education methodology. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall semester. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science.
MLS 4651 - Blood Banking & Transfusion Science
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Lecture/laboratory coverage of blood groups biochemistry, genetics, and immunology, and discipline specific practices including donor selection, component preparation, detection and identification of antibodies, and compatibility testing. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered fall semester. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science. Course Attributes: Requires Instructor Approval.
MLS 4661 - Medical Chemistry
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Lecture/laboratory coverage of analytical principles, techniques, and applications of tests to diagnose, assess, and manage health and disease states. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered summers. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science. Course Attributes: Requires Instructor Approval.
MLS 4681 - Medical Laboratory Practicum
2 Credits Grading mode is S/U
Practical experience emphasizing policies and procedures governing operations including safety, specimen collection and phlebotomy, resource management, communications and information systems. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered spring semester.
MLS 4691 - Medical Hematology Practicum
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Practical experience emphasizing application of knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of testing in a clinical setting, and further develop discipline-specific competency. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered spring semester. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science.
MLS 4701 - Blood Bank Practicum
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Practical experience emphasizing application of knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of testing in a clinical setting, implement therapy protocols, and further develop discipline-specific competency. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s):CLSS 4651 Minimum Grade of C or CLS 465 Minimum Grade of C. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science.
MLS 4711 - Medical Chemistry Practicum
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Practical experience emphasizing application of knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of testing in a clinical setting and further develop discipline-specific competency. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s):CLSS 4661 Minimum Grade of C or CLS 466 Minimum Grade of C. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science.
MLS 4721 - Medical Microbiology Practicum
4 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Practical experience emphasizing application of knowledge and skills in a clinical setting to perform a wide variety of testing and to further develop discipline-specific competency. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 4671 Minimum Grade of C or BIOL 467 Minimum Grade of C. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science.
MLS 4731 - Immunology and Infectious Diseases Practicum
2 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Practical experience emphasizing application of knowledge and skills in a clinical setting to perform a wide variety of testing and to further develop discipline-specific competency. There is an additional fee for this course. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s):BIOL 4631 Minimum Grade of C or BIOL 463 Minimum Grade of C. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science.
MLS 4741 - Case Studies in Medical Laboratory Science
1 Credit Grading mode is S/U
Exploration of current topics in the field of laboratory medicine culminating in a written manuscript suitable for publication in a discipline-specific journal. The course may be repeated to appreciate various topical prospects. Offered spring semester. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science.
MLS 4901 - Special Topics in Medical Laboratory Science
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Exploration of current topics in the field of laboratory medicine culminating in a written manuscript suitable for publication in a discipline-specific journal. The course may be repeated to appreciate various topical prospects. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science. This course is repeatable for a total of 6 hours.
MLS 4921 - MLS Capstone Experience
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Students complete a 20 week clinical practicum experience at a WCOMLS program affiliate hospital laboratory. The practicum is arranged by the WCOMLS program director. Students must be a Medical Laboratory Science major or pursuing the post-baccalaureate certificate in Medical Laboratory Science. Offered Spring semester. Corequisite(s): MLS 4941. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science. Course Attributes: Critical and Creative Thinking.
MLS 4941 - MLS Capstone Seminar
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Written thesis and oral presentation of the Capstone (clinical practium) experience. Students must be a Medical Laboratory Science major. Offered spring semester. Corequisite(s): MLS 4921. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Medical Laboratory Science. Course Attributes: Effective Comm Writing.
CAMS 0301 - Global Village
1 Credit Grading mode is S/U
This course will provide the students living in the Global Village with a basic understanding of what it means to live and interact with people of diverse backgrounds. Throughout the semester, students in this course will not only gain a better understanding of themselves and their role in our global society, but also of the various cultures represented by their classmates. It will combine relevant course readings, guest speakers and classroom discussion to address the topics to be covered in the course. This course may be repeated 1 time.