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This course will cover bacterial, fungal, and viral human pathogens: what diseases they cause, how they cause disease, and how humans defend against and prevent those diseases. In the laboratory, the student will isolate and identify pathogenic microorganisms using microbiological, biochemical, and immunological techniques.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

This course presents the physiology and genetics of microorganisms emphasizing those aspects unique to bacteria and archea. Topics include: energy production; biosynthesis of small molecules and DNA, RNA, and proteins; the formation of cell walls and membranes; microbial differentiation and behavior; and the genetic and biochemical regulation of these processes.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

The role microbes play in production and spoilage of food products, as prepared for mass market. Topics include food-born pathogens, epidemiology and control, and essential principles in sanitation including Hazard Analysis/Critical Control Point and ISO 9000 requirements. Lab included.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

This course will cover both eukaryotic and prokaryotic molecular biology including: DNA and RNA structure, transcription, regulation of gene expression, RNA processing, protein synthesis, DNA replication, mutagenesis and repair, recombination, and insertion elements. A number of important techniques used in recombinant DNA technology will be discussed and practiced.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

A basic science methods course designed to prepare prospective grades 5-8 general science and grades 9-12 teachers. Course will cover science teaching methods and support materials as they apply to life science teaching situations. Prereq: 16 credits BIOL and EDFN 345

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

A variable topic course designed for a selected topic in Biology. Workshops provide an intensive learning experience on a new topic in the biological sciences and/or hands-on experiences in a current area not covered by other course offerings. The course involves background reading, demostrations, and laboratory or field experiences.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

This course will focus on the application of biometric principles to the planning and analysis of biological research similar to the student's thesis research. Completion of this course will aid the student in planning and completing her/his thesis.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Programs:

Biology (MS)

The design, planning, and writing of a research proposal will be discussed in terms of problem selection, objectives, and appropriate methods. The students will apply information from the class to prepare their thesis proposals.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Programs:

Biology (MS)

What does it mean to do biological research ethically? This course will discuss scientific integrity and misconduct, human and animal research, conflicts of interest and the ethical dimension of other topics in modern biological and biomedical research.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Programs:

Biology (MS)

How does contemporary dogma influence the development of hypotheses and theory? Using primary literature, this course explores paradigms including equilibria in community ecology, information flow in molecular biology, the naturalist and mechanistic schools, and levels of natural selection. (alt-Spring)

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Programs:

Biology (MS)

Course will build on fisheries science foundations and provide opportunities for students to evaluate and integrate complex fisheries ecology and management scenarios. Students will examine and critically evaluate fisheries case histories and data sets to develop strategies to achieve desired aquatic community outcomes. Students will participate in an applied fisheries research project, evaluate published literature, and prepare findings in the format following the guide for authors of a peer-reviewed fisheries journal. Students will engage each other, faculty, and guest speakers to discuss and debate challenging modern fisheries issues.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Select study of graduate level topics. May be repeated for different titled topic.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Programs:

Biology (MS)

Prerequisite: consent

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Practical experience in preparing and teaching laboratory courses.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

This course is designed to provide teaching assistants (TA) with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare and teach college-level science courses. Special emphasis will be placed on the attainment of skills that maximize the effectiveness of material that will be presented to students.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Students will attend and critique seminars presented by other students, faculty, and by people from external agencies and institutions.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Programs:

Biology (MS)

(F, S)

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

(F,S)

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Programs:

Biology (MS)

Introductory course designed for students not majoring in science. Focuses on basic biological principles with special emphasis on the human species. Includes scientific problem solving, biodiversity, human and social aspects of biology, ecology, cellular processes and organ function, human reproduction, pre-natal development, and heredity. Lecture, laboratory, and small group discussions.

Areas of Interest:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

This course is required for admission to the College of Business for all business majors. The purpose of the course is to provide students with an overview of COB majors, allow students to create an academic plan for graduation, and develop professional skills needed for future job placement. Topics include cover letter and resume writing, interviewing skills, the process of networking, the internship program, etiquette skills, and requirements for graduation.

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Accounting (BS) | Agribusiness and Food Innovation (BS) | Finance (BS) Financial Planning and Insurance | Finance (BS) General Finance | Finance (BS) Quantitative Finance | International Business (BS) | Management (BS) | Management (BS) Business Management | Management (BS) Human Resource Management | Marketing (BS)

BUS 397 provides students an entrepreneurial real-world learning opportunity. Students gain additional insight into business concepts by applying the material in a real-world environment and gaining insight into the integrated nature of business. The class focuses on learning to develop and operate a business entity. Student teams will operate their own company, obtain an actual bank loan, and sell their chosen products throughout the semester. The class provides an opportunity to practice business skills such as communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Students learn what it takes for entrepreneurs to succeed while giving back through community service.

Prerequisites:

Must be admitted to a major.

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Accounting (BS) | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor | Finance (BS) General Finance | Integrated Business Experience (CERT) | Management (BS) Business Management | Management (BS) Human Resource Management | Marketing (BS)

The first capstone course will begin with the student identifying a business problem based on feedback solicited from management, peers, faculty, and/or mentors. The scope of the project definition will be documented and reviewed with a key business stakeholder who will work directly with the student throughout both capstone courses. A mutually acceptable project plan will represent an appropriate level of complexity to achieve the final project goal and solve a business problem of strategic importance for the business organization.

Prerequisites:

All other BBA program courses (excluding two capstone courses) must be complete with a mastery of 70% or higher.

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

The student will demonstrate and apply knowledge gained from the first capstone course (BUS491) and overall BBA program into the real-world project experience. Business skills and professional development will be challenged for the student to integrate relevant knowledge through the project-based learning experience. The final written and oral presentation of the project results will demonstrate the problem-solving and critical thinking context beyond the classroom.

Prerequisites:

BUS 491

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Application of law to business settings; the American court system; alternative dispute resolution; ethics and the social responsibility of business; fundamentals of legal reasoning; sources of law; constitutional, criminal, tort, and contract law; business associations.

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration

Programs:

Aviation (BS) Aviation Management | Bus Ad: General Minor | Business Administration (BBA) | Business Law (CERT) | Business Law Minor | Construction Management (BS) | Economics (BS) | Electrical Engineering (BSEE) | Management (BS) | Management (BS) Business Management | Management (BS) Human Resource Management

Curricular Practical Training: Co-Operative Experience is a zero-credit full-time practical training experience for one summer and on adjacent fall or spring term. Special rules apply to preserve full-time student status. Please contact an advisor in your program for complete information.

Prerequisites:

Permission of the Chairperson of the department; co-op contract; other prerequisites may also apply.

Areas of Interest:

Business, Management, and Administration