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Some of the courses now offered will be changed. The schedule of courses offered each term will be in a bit of flux, too. So watch out! And keep posted.
To find out when courses are offered for the 96-97 academic year, go up to the Biological Sciences main menu and choose Course Schedules.
For brief descriptions of each course we offer, continue on here.
Course Description Credit 1 hr.
BYS 100 Introduction to Health Professions Career options for undergraduate students interested in health professions. Basics of health-care delivery systems and terminology of health care. Primarily for freshmen and sophomores. No BYS major or minor credit. (Same as MED 100).
BYS 119 Molecular Biology
Introductory biology course, with special emphasis on molecular processes relavent to all biological processes, and organisms. One lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 120 Organismal Biology
Introductory biology course. Special emphasis on organismal function, and processes, and relationships between organisms, and their environment. One lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 214 Infection and Immunity 4 hrs.
Principles of microbiology with emphasis on infectious disease of humans; epidemiological and immunological aspects. No credit for students who have credit for BYS 221 or advanced microbiology courses. Recommended for students in the College of Nursing. Prerequisites: BYS 119, CH 101. Two 2-hour labs a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 221 General Microbiology 4 hrs.
Cultivation and observation of micro-organisms and their relation to foods, water, and industrial processes, environment and disease. Two 2-hour labs a week. No credit for students who have completed BYS 214. Take no later than sophomore year. Prerequisites: BYS 119, 120; CH 101 or 121. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 238 Local Flora 2 hrs.
Laboratory course with basic taxonomical procedures and determination of local angiosperms, primarily dicots. Basics of classification techniques and process of speciation. Field trips required. Lab Fee: Level 3.
BYS 301 Elementary Biochemistry 3 hrs.
Biochemistry and energetics of living cells, metabolism, structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acid. Enzymes, coenzymes, vitamins, blood, endocrine glands, DNA synthesis and gene expression, nutrition, drugs and biochemistry of specialized tissues. Prerequisites: BYS 119 and CH 113 or 331. (Same as CH 301).
BYS 312 Principles of Ecology 4 hrs.
Ecological principles controlling plant and animal populations. Development of ecosystems, communities, and habitats. Prerequisites: BYS 119, 120, CH 121. One four-hour lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 4. Field trip required.
BYS 313 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hrs.
Structure and function of the human body. Physiology and anatomy of major organs, organ systems, and their interactions. Not for students preparing for professional schools or graduate study in physiology or development. Prerequisites: BYS 119, CH 101, and 105 (CH 113 recommended). One lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 314 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hrs.
Continuation of BYS 313 stressing structural and functional relationships of major organs, organ systems, and their interdependent regulation. Not for students preparing for professional schools or graduate study in physiology or development. Prerequisites: BYS 313, CH 101 and 105 (CH 113 recommended). One lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 315 Ichthyology 4 hrs.
Classification, anatomy, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Emphasis on fishes of north Alabama. Laboratory and field trips required. Prerequisite: BYS 120. Lab Fee: Level 4.
BYS 317 Vertebrate Zoology 5 hrs.
Morphology of vertebrate animals. Relationship of organs and systems and their phylogenetic significance. Prerequisite: BYS 120. Two three-hour labs a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 318 Vertebrate Reproduction 3 hrs.
General treatment of the major concepts and controversial areas of comparative vertebrate reproduction: ecological and evolutionary aspects, development of reproductive functions and sexual behavior, seasonal breeding and other topics of current interest. Prerequisite: BYS 120 or 313.
BYS 319 General Genetics 3 hrs.
Hereditary basis of all living organisms, including the study of (a) genes--the discrete nature of inheritance, (b) genes in organisms and (c) genes in populations. Mendelian principles and evolutionary processes. Includes replication, transcription and translation of DNA and RNA. Prerequisites: BYS 119 and CH 121.
BYS 320 Genetics Laboratory 1 hr.
Practical applications of modern genetic techniques. Prerequisite or concomitant: BYS 319. Two 2-hour labs a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 340 Introduction to Cellular and Developmental Biology 4hrs.
Modern approach to embryology relating cell structure and function to mechanisms involved in development. Prerequisites: BYS 119, CH 113 or 331. BYS 319 recommended. It is strongly recommended that biological sciences majors and preprofessional students take BYS 543, 544, and 545 instead of BYS 340. Two 2-hour laboratories per week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 361 General Biochemistry 3 hrs.
Molecules that comprise living systems: their nomenclature, structure, properties, and functions in metabolism. Enzymatic properties and function, major and minor biosynthetic and catabolic pathways, their interrelations and control mechanisms. Glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, Kreb's cycle, photosynthesis, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisites: BYS 119, CH 332, and CH 335. (Same as CH 361).
BYS 362 General Biochemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
Practical experience in isolation, qualitative identification, and quantitative estimation of biomolecules. Prerequisite or parallel: CH 361. Prerequisite: CH 223. One 4-hour lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 6. (Same as CH 362).
BYS 363 General Biochemistry II 3 hrs.
A continuation of BYS 361 to include biosynthesis of biomolecules, metabolism, DNA and RNA, the genetic code, protein biosynthesis, genes and molecular physiology. Prerequisite: BYS 361. (Same as CH 363).
BYS 364 Biogeography 3 hrs.
Principles of plant and animal distribution and dispersal, using the communities of north America as prime examples. Prerequisites: BYS 119, 120, 312 recommended.
BYS 365 General Biochemistry Laboratory II 1 hr.
Experimental course illustrating the topics in BYS 363. Prerequisite: BYS 361 and BYS 362. Parallel BYS 363. Lab Fee: Level 4. (Same as CH 364).
BYS 371 Nonvascular Cryptogamic Botany 5 hrs.
Introduction to the biology of ray fungi, cellular and slime molds, fungi, algae, lichens, liverworts, hornworts, and mosses, emphasizing their ontogeny, structure, and phylogenetic lines of development. Prerequisite: BYS 120.Two 3-hour labs a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 372 Biology of Vascular Plants 5 hrs.
Comparative anatomy and morphology of vascular plants and their relationship in various phylogenetic lines of development. Vascular cryptograms as well as ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Not a field course. Prerequisite: BYS 120. Two 3- hour labs a week. Lab Fee: Level 4.
BYS 378 Invertebrate Zoology 5 hrs.
Invertebrate phyla emphasizing anatomy, morphology, physiology, embryology, ecology, and phylogenetic relationships. Prerequisite: BYS 114. Two 3-hour labs a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 421 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 5 hrs.
Medically significant microorganisms and their relation to human diseases. Bacterial, fungal, and viral agents and their properties, pathogenesis, and laboratory diagnosis. Prerequisites: BYS 221, BYS or CH 361, and BYS 430 recommended. Two 3-hour labs a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 430 Immunology 4 hrs.
Basic course in immunology, Immunoglobulins, antigens, immune responses, complement, immediate and cell-mediated hypersensitivities, transplantation and tumor immunology. Prerequisites: BYS 221. BYS 319 and BYS/CH 361 strongly recommended. One 4-hour lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 435 Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism 4 hrs.
Aspects of bacterial physiology such as nutrition, growth, energy, and biosynthetic mechanisms of bacteria. Prerequisite: BYS 221. Biochemistry strongly recommended. One 4-hour lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 436 Physiological Psychology 3 hrs.
Functional analysis of neural and endocrine systems underlying behavior. Prerequisites: (either a or b): (a) 15 hrs. of PY or approval of instructor; (b) BYS 114 or 313, and 6 hrs. of PY or approval of instructor. (Same as PY 436).
BYS 464 Evolution 3 hrs.
Principles of evolution and speciation. Nature of species, divergence, isolation, and hybridization. Taxonomic methodology. Prerequisites: BYS 119, 120, 319; BYS 312 recommended.
BYS 490 Seminar 1 hr.
Student discussions and presentations of biological literature from current library monographs and journals. Prerequisite: junior standing. Pass/fail grading. Biological sciences major requirement, one seminar. No more than 3 seminar credits can count in biological sciences major. May be taken at the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium.
BYS 491 Special Topics in Biological Sciences 1-4 hrs.
Literature search relative to topics of special interest under direct supervision of instructor.
BYS 492 Undergraduate Research 2-4 hrs.
Individual investigations into biological problems under direct supervision of instructor. For advanced-level biological sciences students with biological sciences GPA of 3.5 or above. May be taken at the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, Dauphin Island, Alabama. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. Lab Fee: Level 3 for 2 hours, Level 4 for 3 hours, and Level 5 for 4 hours.
Continue for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses
BYS 501 Gravitational Biology 3 hrs.
Basic studies of responses of plants and animals to microgravity. Emphasis of effects of low-gravity at the cellular level, including cell physiology, metabolism, structure, signal transduction mechanisms of gravity sensing, and issues of human gravitational physiology. Description of organisms and summary of biological space flight experiments. Prerequisites: BYS 119, 120, 214 or 221, 301 or 361, and 543 recommended, or permission of instructor.
BYS 519 Gene Structure and Function 3 hrs.
Molecular basis for inheritance and gene expression. Advanced studies of replication, transcription, translation. Includes regulation of gene expression, gene cloning and recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: BYS 319 and BYS/CH 361.
BYS 521 Medical Mycology 4 hrs.
Basic and applied studies of the various classes of fungi pathogenic to humans; reproduction, morphology, classification, classification of disease states, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis and chemotherapy. Prerequisite: BYS 421; BYS 430 is recommended. Two 2-hour labs per week. Lab Fee: Level 4.
BYS 525 Medical Parasitology 4 hrs.
Basic and applied studies of the various classes of parasites pathogenic to humans and their laboratory identification. Arthropods and their relationship as vectors of parasites. Immunology and chemotherapy of parasitism. Prerequisite: BYS 221 or equivalent. Two 2-hour labs per week. Lab Fee: Level 3.
BYS 531 Plant Physiology 4 hrs.
General introduction to life processes of plants, including water relations, mineral utilization, metabolism, photosynthesis, digestion, respiration, assimilation, and growth as affected by growth hormones. Prerequisites: BYS 119, 371 or 372, CH 113 or 331. One 3-hour lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 3.
BYS 532 Animal Physiology 4 hrs.
Basic course in organismal function. Membrane physiology and transport phenomena, muscle, nerve, synapse, and sensory receptor physiology. Physiology of respiration, heart, circulation, kidney, and endocrine system. Emphasis on regulation. One laboratory session a week illustrating physiological principles discussed in lecture. Prerequisites: senior classification with a major or minor in BYS; BYS 317 and 16 hours completed in POS, CH 113 or 331 or graduate standing. Lab Fee: Level 4.
BYS 543 Cellular and Developmental Biology 3 hrs.
Cellular Structure and function including mitosis, meiosis, cell cycle, and cell signaling. Discussion of biological techniques such as tissue culture, hybridoma and monoclonal antibody production, gene cloning and recombinant DNA, radiotracer methodology, and specialized microscopy. Prerequisites: BYS 119, 120, 319, and 331 (may be taken concomitantly).
BYS 544 Cellular and Developmental Biology 3 hrs.
Gametogenesis and regulation of reproductive cycles, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation and developmental mechanisms such as nuclear-cytoplasmic interactions and oocyte polarity in regulating gene expression during development, selective cell affinities, contact guidance, and embryonic inductions and fields. Selected morphogenesis of germ-layer derivatives discussed. Prerequisite: BYS 543.
BYS 545 Cellular and Developmental Biology Laboratory 2 hrs.
Experimental techniques illustrating concepts of cellular, molecular and developmental biology, Microscopic study of developmental anatomy. Take after BYS 543 and concurrently with BYS 544. Lab Fee: Level 5.
BYS 547 Biochemistry I 3 hrs.
Structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, mechanisms of biochemical reactions, enzyme kinetics, and energy transfer. Prerequisite: CH 333 or CH or BYS 363. (Same as CH 561).
BYS 548 Biochemistry II 3 hrs.
Metabolism, biosynthesis of macromolecular precursors, storage, transmission, expression of genetic information, and molecular physiology. Prerequisite: CH 561 or BYS 547. (Same as CH 562).
BYS 561 Physiological Ecology 4 hrs.
Physiological and behavioral responses of organisms to natural changes in their chemical and physical environment. Prerequisite: BYS 312 or approval of instructor. BYS 361 or 532 recommended. Lab Fee: Level 3.
BYS 562 Community Ecology 4 hrs.
Detailed consideration of ecological principles and concepts, as well as biotic and abiotic factors relative to development of plant communities and ecosystems. Prerequisites: BYS 312 and taxonomy. One 4-hour lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 3. Field trips required.
BYS 563 Population Ecology 4 hrs.
Distribution, population dynamics and behavior of animal population in relation to environmental factors. Prerequisites: BYS 312 and organic chemistry. One 4-hour lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 3. Field trips required.
BYS 564 Limnology 4 hrs.
Fresh-water environments and organisms exemplified by lakes, ponds, and streams in north Alabama. Laboratory and required field trips. Occasional Saturday field trips required instead of week's laboratory session. Prerequisites: BYS 312 and 378. One 4-hour lab a week. Lab Fee: Level 4.
BYS 571 Plant Anatomy 4 hrs.
Ontogeny, differentiation, and maturation of tissues and organs of angiosperms. Problems in growth and development of an angiosperm, using histological techniques. Prerequisite: BYS 372 or approval of instructor. Two 3-hour labs a week. Lab Fee: Level 4.
BYS 578 Aquatic Arthropod Biology 4 hrs.
Systematics, physiology, ecology and importance of the crustacea, insecta and arachnida that inhabit freshwater and estuarine ecosystems. Particular attention will be given to those arthropoda common to the aquatic systems in and around Alabama. Since all field trips are required, prospective students should consult with the instructor prior to registration. Prerequisite: BYS 378. Lab Fee: Level 4.
BYS 621 Pathogenic Bacteriology 4 hrs.
Detailed study of bacteria that cause infections in man. Mechanisms of pathogenicity and host-parasite relationships. One 2-hour lab per week. Lab Fee: Level 5. Prerequisites: BYS 361, 421, 430, or approval of instructor
BYS 624 Immunology 4 hrs.
Theoretical and practical aspects of immunology. Current areas of immunology that are controversial. One 4-hour lab per week. Lab Fee: Level 5. Prerequisites: BYS 361 and BYS 430 or approval of instructor.
BYS 633 Endocrinology 3 hrs.
Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of endocrine glands. Emphasis on hormone secretions regulation, integration, and mechanisms of action. Prerequisites: BYS 361, 532, or approval of instructor.
BYS 641 Advanced Cell Biology (also at A&MU) 4 hrs.
Integrated approach to fine structure and function of various cellular processes. Particular aspects of cellular processes each term, e.g. motility in cells and cellular differentiation. Laboratory included. Lab Fee: Level 5. Prerequisite: Cellular and Developmental Biology or approval of instructor.
BYS 643 Microscopy 4 hrs.
Introduction to the various methods of preparation for transmission electron microscopy and analysis of electronmicrographs. Supporting techniques such as phase microscopy, autoradiography, scanning electron microscopy, negative staining, and cytochemistry. Lab Fee: Level 7. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and approval of instructor.
BYS 644 Topics in Cell and Developmental Biology and Biological Fine Structure 2 hrs.
Discussion of current topics in cell biology with emphasis on student participation. Both plant and animal cells will be emphasized. Depending on the number of students, some terms may be devoted to short research problems. Prerequisite: BYS 543 or 643 or approval of instructor.
BYS 646 Molecular Genetics (also at A&MU) 3 hrs.
Advanced study of molecular mechanisms underlying genetic principles. Current molecular biology techniques. Structure of genes and chromosomes; primary, secondary, and tertiary structure of DNA; DNA replication; genetic recombination; RNA transcription; translation and genetic code; regulation of gene function; evolution at molecular level. Prerequisites: BYS 319 and BYS/CH 361.
BYS 647 Enzymology 4 hrs.
Detailed study of enzymes including protein synthesis; primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure; nomenclature, physiological and catalytic function; enzyme kinetics, and metabolic regulations of enzyme activity. Prerequisite: BYS 547 or CH 561 or approval of instructor.
BYS 660 Ecosystem Dynamics 3 hrs.
An analytical approach (including simulation and modeling) to the interactions of organisms in terrestrial, aquatic, and marine ecosystems. Prerequisites: BYS 562, 564.
BYS 661 Advanced Population Ecology 4 hrs.
Interaction of population structure, genetic properties, and ecological factors in controlling dynamics and evolutionary character of natural populations. One 4-hour lab per week. Lab Fee: Level 4. Prerequisites: BYS 312, BYS 564 or 565, or approval of instructor.
BYS 690 Seminar (also at A&MU) 1 hr.
Student reports on current journal articles, research, or assigned readings. Graduate students should attend whether enrolled for credit or not.
BYS 691 Special Topics (also at A&MU) 1-4 hrs.
Literature search relative to topics of interest under supervision of instructor.
BYS 692 Research (also at A&MU) 2-4 hrs.
Individual investigations of biological problems under supervision of graduate faculty member. A special problem may be carried out at Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, Dauphin Island, Alabama. Available to thesis students. Lab Fee: Level 3 for 2 hours; Level 4 for 3 hours; Level 5 for 4 hours.
BYS 699 Master's Thesis (also at A&MU) 1-4 hrs.
Requirement each term student is working and receiving direction on master's thesis. Minimum of six hours required for M.S. students. Maximum of nine hours credit upon successful completion of master's thesis.
MARINE SCIENCES (MS) (Courses at Dauphin Island Marine Lab)
MS 202 Marine Biology 4 hrs.
Survey of invertebrates, vertebrates, and marine plants as communities with local examples of groups. Examination of marshland, estuarine, beach, dune inlet and neritic habitats, and niches. Lectures, laboratory, and field work. Prerequisite: General biology.
MS 304 Coastal Zone Management 2 hrs.
Examination of ecological features and physical management policies design for coastal communities and a review of the federal and state programs that impinge upon coastal ecological communities.
MS 502 Marine Botany 4 hrs.
Survey of marine algae, vascular, and nonvascular plants associated with marine environment. Distribution, identification, structure, ecology, and reproduction. Prerequisite: General biology
MS 503 Marine Invertebrate Zoology 4 hrs.
Local examples of principal groups of marine invertebrates. Reproduction, distribution, taxonomy, systematics, and ecology. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. Opportunity to acquire collection of local fauna. Prerequisite: General biology.
MS 505 Marine Vertebrate Zoology 4 hrs.
Marine fishes, reptiles, and mammals. Comprehensive treatment of their systematics, zoogeography, and ecology. Lectures on regional basis. Field and laboratory work on vertebrate fauna of northern Gulf of Mexico. Most of course on fishes. Opportunity to assemble collection of vertebrate species. Prerequisite: General biology.
MS 506 Marine Zoogeography 4 hrs.
Physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing distribution of marine organisms. Importance of continents, open oceans, and species competition on animal distribution. Zoogeographical patterns in Gulf of Mexico, western North Atlantic, and Caribbean regions. Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of biological sciences.
MS 507 Physiology of Marine Animals 4 hrs.
Environmental adaptations of marine animals. Biochemical, osmotic, respiratory, and temperature responses of both invertebrates and fish. Prerequisite: 12 hours in biological sciences. Biochemistry recommended.
MS 508 Marine Plankton 4 hrs.
Physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing distribution of marine organisms. Emphasis on western North Atlantic Ocean. Prerequisite: Invertebrate zoology.
MS 509 Marine Ecology 4 hrs.
Bioenergetics, community structure, population dynamics, predation, competition, and speciation in marine ecosystems. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. Students admitted without previous marine courses. For engineers and other non-biologists interested in marine environment. Individual species as they relate to ecological principles exemplifying taxonomic and ecologic backgrounds. Prerequisites: Introductory ecology. Chemistry and physics recommended; marine invertebrate zoology or marine biology helpful.
MS 510 Marsh Ecology 4 hrs.
Basic understanding of ecology of salt marsh. Habitat analysis, natural history studies, and population dynamics of selected vertebrates. Specific field problem terminated by a technical paper assigned to each student. For advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Prerequisite: Introductory ecology.
MS 511 Benthic Community Structure 4 hrs.
Patterns of benthic macroinvertebrate abundance and distribution along Alabama coastline. Field sampling, taxonomy, and data analysis in lectures and labs. Major taxa such as polychaetes and crustaceans. Prerequisite: Invertebrate zoology.
MS 512 Fisheries Science 4 hrs.
Principles and methods of marine fishery biology and their application to conservation. Lecture and laboratory work. Prerequisite: General biology.
MS 513 Fisheries Economics 4 hrs.
Physical and biological environment of commercial marine organisms and its effect on distribution and natural fluctuations in abundance. Man's impact on population through fishing and habitat alteration. Ecology and life history of major groups. Problems of managing fishery resources through regulation, mariculture, and preservation of specialized habitats. Prerequisite: General biology.
MS 515 Coastal Ornithology 4 hrs.
Coastal and pelagic birds with emphasis on ecology, taxonomy, and distribution. Food habits, field identification, and population dynamics. Prerequisite: Introductory zoology.
MS 517 Marine Technical Methods III 2 hrs.
Advanced laboratory instrumentation and techniques; individual projects with one of the following: Liquid scintillation counting, electrophoresis, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, UV-visible spectrophotometry or fluorometry or other techniques. Prerequisites: science major; permission of instructor.
MS 525 Marine Biology for Teachers 6 hrs.
MS 599 Research 1-4 hrs.
Enrollment by special arrangement in any subjects listed. Prerequisite: Arrangements with and approval of project supervisor and liaison officer. Students should note which term to take special topics in a particular subject. Only Marine Science Program resident faculty are available for special topics both terms. Other instructors available only time listed for their courses.
The following courses cannot be taken for credit toward a biological sciences major or minor but can be used for a marine science minor.
MS 203 Natural History of Commercial Invertebrates 3 hrs.
Basic understanding of behavior, physiology, development and ecology of commercially important invertebrates. Some previous biology recommended. Labs, field trips, and lecture material. For non-majors.
MS 204 Commercial Marine Fisheries of Alabama 2 hrs.
Biology, harvesting technology, and processing of commercially valuable fish and shellfish species of Alabama.
MS 301 Marine Technical Methods I 2 hrs.
Research equipment, methods, and techniques in marine science. Training in operation and field maintenance of major pieces of sampling gear. Prerequisite: Introductory biology, chemistry, or physics.
MS 302 Marine Technical Methods II 2 hrs.
Equipment and techniques in laboratory analysis of water and other marine samples. Emphasis on water quality parameters. Prerequisite: Introductory biology, chemistry, or physics.
MS 303 Coastal Climatology 2 hrs.
Physical factors that result in climatic conditions in and near coastal region. Emphasis on northern Gulf of Mexico.
MS 501 Introduction to Oceanography 4 hrs.
Physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of oceans. For graduate students and those preparing for graduate school or intending to enter marine sciences professionally. Prerequisites: College algebra, general physics, and general chemistry.
MS 514 Estuarine Science 4 hrs.
Physical, chemical, and biological parameters of estuarine ecosystems. Field experience and lecture material. Mobile Bay in detail. Prerequisite: Introductory zoology, chemistry, physics, or geology.
MS 516 Scientific Data Management 2 hrs.
Key techniques and principles in evaluating and expressing experimental data. Mapping, profiling, contouring, applied statistics, and graphical and tabular representation of results. Not a substitute for basic statistics courses.
MS 520 Marine Geology 4 hrs.
Sampling techniques, laboratory analysis of sediments, application of research process to problems in identifying sedimentary environments, topography, sediments, and history of world oceans. Beneficial for understanding sedimentary substrate on or in which a large percentage of marine organisms live. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. Prerequisite: physical geology.
MS 521 Recent Marine Sedimentation 4 hrs.
Investigations in properties of marine sediments, coastal sedimentary environments, continental margin sediments, reef and associated sediments, deep-sea sediments and marine geophysics. Erosional and depositional effects of waves and currents. Prerequisite: marine geology or oceanography.
MS 522 Marine Paleoecology 4
hrs.
Principal marine fossil groups in gulf coastal plain sediments,
their paleoecology, and paleogeography. Recent and ancient marine
communities and individuals in them. Prerequisite: marine geology
or advanced geology.
