USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 314-399
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BCH 3023 Introductory Biochemistry (3) AS CHM
PR: CHM 2200 or CHM 2211 and BSC 2010. Introduction to the chemistry and intermediary metabolism of biologically important substances. Lec.
BCH 3023L Basic Biochemistry Laboratory (2) AS CHM
CR: BCH 3023. Practical work in determination and characterization of important biomolecules. Lec.-lab.
BCH 4034 Advanced Biochemistry (3) AS CHM
PR: BCH 3023. An advanced undergraduate course emphasizing such topics as metabolic regulation, DNA and RNA structure and function, receptors, channels, antibodies, and contraction.
BCH 5045 Biochemistry Core Course (3) AS CHM
PR: Either CHM 2211, CHM 2211L, and CHM 3400 or CHM 4410 or graduate standing. A one-semester survey course in biochemistry for graduate students in chemistry, biology, and other appropriate fields and for particularly well-qualified undergraduates. Lec.
BCH 5105 Biochemistry Laboratory Rotations (1-3) AS CHM
A course in which first year graduate students rotate through selected professor’s laboratories to learn techniques, become familiar with ongoing research in the Department and facilitate the selection of a mentor.
BME 5000 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (3) EN ECH
PR: Senior or GS standing in engineering or CI. Open to non-engineering students with CI. Introduction to biomedical engineering, including human subject material and energy balances, biomaterials, biocompatibility, cell level and organ level modeling, prosthetic devices, and clinical engineering.
BME 5006 Theory and Design of Bioprocesses (3) EN ECH
PR: Senior standing in engineering or CI. Open to majors and non-majors with CI. Introduction to biotechnology, including applied microbiology, enzyme technology, biomass production, bioreactor design, and transport processes in biosystems.
BME 5040 Pharmaceutical Engineering (2) EN ECH
PR: Senior or graduate standing in engineering or CI. Introduction to pharmaceutical engineering, including dosage forms (tablets, capsules, powders, liquids, topical forms, and aerosols), excipients, regulatory issues, clinical studies, and good manufacturing practices.
BME 5910 Directed Research in Bioengineering (1-3) EN ECH
PR: CI. Directed research in an area of biomedical engineering or engineering biotechnology.
BME 5937 Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering (1-3) EN ECH
PR: Senior or GS standing in Engineering or CI. Open to non-engineering students with CI. Selected topics in biomedical engineering, including biomedical engineering, biomedical materials, biodynamics of circulation, separation processes in biomedical systems, and artificial organ systems. May be taken by non-engineering students with CI. Repeatable as subjects vary.
BMS 4402 Principles of Human Pharmacology NS (3) ME MSG
Not available on S/U basis. Pharmacodynamics (effects), pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) and side effects/toxicity of drugs. Designed to provide basic understanding of mechanism of drug action resulting from modifying biologic processes.
BMS 5015 Clinical Diagnosis and Reasoning (var.) ME MSG
This course aims to provide the student with the opportunity to “think like a physician.” It will provide the venue to integrate clin diagnosis/reasoning strategies with complementary aspects of clin problem solving/phys diagnosis/evidence based medicine.
BMS 5190 Anatomy by Diagnostic Testing (1-20) ME MSG
Describing normal human anatomy in three dimensions (frontal, coronal, and axial), using contrast medical and imaging modalities available for diagnostic radiologists. Course will be oriented to organ systems describing anatomy of the organ and its vasculature and topographic anatomy. It will include didactic lecture series and a standing display of images for self-studies. Plain radiographs, contrast studies of gastrointestinal and urinary tract, arteriograms, computed tomograms, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound scans of body organs will be displayed.
BOT 3373C Vascular Plants: Form and Function (4) AS BIO
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L. Introduction to morphology, physiology and evolution of vascular plants, integrating form and function to understand diversity. Lec.-lab.
BOT 3850 Medical Botany (3) AS BIO
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L, CHM 2210, MAC 1105 or higher-level MAC course or STA 2023. CP: PCB 3023 or PCB 3043 or PCB 3063 or PCB 3714. Study of agents that are produced by plants and that are toxic or psychoactive in human beings or are useful as remedies. Lecture only.
BOT 4152C Field Botany (3) AS BIO
PR: BOT 3373C. Identification and classification of native and naturalized flowering plants of Florida including historical, climatic and floristic aspects of plant communities. Conducted largely in the field.
BOT 4223C Plant Anatomy (3) AS BIO
PR: BOT 3373C. Comparative studies of tissue and organ systems of fossil and present-day vascular plants. Functional and phylogenetic aspects stressed. Lec.-lab.
BOT 4434C Mycology (3) AS BIO
PR: BOT 3373C or MCB 3020C. A survey of the fungi with emphasis on their taxonomy, morphology, physiology and economic importance. Lec.-lab.
BOT 4503 Plant Physiology (3) AS BIO
PR: BOT 3373C, PCB 3023, PCB 3043, or PCB 3063. Fundamental activities of plants; absorption, translocation, transpiration, metabolism, growth, and related phenomena.
BOT 4503L Plant Physiology Laboratory (1) AS BIO
CP: BOT 4503. Laboratory portion of Plant Physiology.
BOT 4810C Economic Botany (3) AS BIO
PR: BOT 3373C. Study of the uses of plants by man for food, chemicals, fibers, and medicines.
BOT 5185C Marine Botany (4) AS BIO
PR: BOT 3373C, PCB 3043 or CI. A field course in marine plants with emphasis on ecology and functional morphology. Field work will stress the ecological aspects of plants in a subtropical marine environment in Florida. Lec/Lab.
BOT 5725C Evolution of Flowering Plants (3) AS BIO
PR: BOT 3373C and BOT 4152C or CI. A study of the evolution and phylogeny of the Angiosperms; the origin and nature of early angiosperms, “primitive” angiosperms today; evolutionary processes leading to the origin of genera, families and orders, trends of specialization in the angiosperms; phylogenetic analysis, cladistics, traditional approaches, new approaches; readings from the current and historical literature. Lec/Lab.
BSC 1005 Principles of Biology For Non-Majors NS (3) AS BIO
No credit for Biology majors. Lectures and demonstrations of selected biological principles, usually taught by television.
BSC 2010 Biology I - Cellular Processes NS (3) AS BIO
CP: BSC 2010L and CHM 2045. The course is designed for majors and has a laboratory associated with the lecture. An analysis of biological systems at the cellular and subcellular levels: cell structure and function, respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis and meiosis, genetics and gene expression.
BSC 2010L Biology I Cellular Processes Laboratory (1) AS BIO
CR: BSC 2010. Laboratory portion of Biology I Cellular Processes relating to cellular and subcellular structure and function. Mitosis, meiosis, and Mendelian genetics will be stressed.
BSC 2011 Biology II - Diversity NS (3) AS BIO
PR: BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L. An analysis of biological systems at the organismal level: evolution, speciation, history of life, and ecology.
BSC 2011L Biology II Diversity Laboratory (1) AS BIO
CR: BSC 2011. Laboratory portion of Biology II Diversity relating to organismal structure and function. Microscopy, as well as, plant and animal development will be stressed.
BSC 2022 Biology of Aging NS (3) AS BIO
An introduction to the basic biology of aging. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic principles of biology relevant to time and the aging process which begins at birth. May be taken by majors for free elective credit.
BSC 2025 Food: Personal and Global Perspectives NS (3) AS BIO
May be taken by biology majors for free elective credit. The application of basic biological principles to human nutritional problems; to learn how various cultures achieve adequate nutrition and how environmental changes impact both personal and global nutrition.
BSC 2030 Save The Planet: Environmental Sciences NS (3) AS BIO
Credit will be given for BSC 2030 or BSC 2050, but not both. An introduction to environmental sciences using mass communications and independent study. Emphasis will be placed on understanding basic principles of ecology relevant to problems and topics of the earth’s environment. May be taken by majors for free elective credit.
BSC 2035 Sex and Today’s World NS (3) AS BIO
The application of basic biological principles to female and male sexual behavior and reproduction; current social problems are treated from a biological perspective. May be taken by majors for free elective credit.
BSC 2050 Environment NS (3) AS BIO
Credit will be given for BSC 2030 or BSC 2050, but not both. The application of basic scientific principles to global environmental problems; how human activities impact the environment. May be taken by majors for free elective credit.
BSC 2093C Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AS BIO
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L and BSC 2011, BSC 2011L. This course is the first half of a two-semester series introducing the structure and function of the human body’s major organ systems. Cellular and cardiac physiology, nervous, endocrine, skeletal, and muscular systems will be covered. May be taken by Departmental majors for free elective credit only.
BSC 2094C Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) AS BIO
PR: BSC 2093C. This course is the second half of a two-semester series introducing the structure and function of the human body’s major organ systems. The following body systems will be covered: circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. May be taken by Departmental majors for free elective credit only.
BSC 2932 Selected Topics in Biology (1-4) AS BIO
BSC 2938 Honors Seminar I (1) AS BIO
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L & CHM 2045. CR: BSC 2011, BSC 2011L. Enrollment is limited to Department of Biology Honors students. Course is designed to introduce Honors students to various research fields and current research in the Department. Faculty members present research seminars and discuss their work.
BSC 3312C Introduction to Marine Biology (3) AS BIO
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L. A survey of the marine environment, the types of organisms found inhabiting a variety of marine habitats, and the adaptations of the organisms to those habitats. Emphasis is placed on shallow water Florida environments.
BSC 4057 Environmental Issues MW (3) AS BIO
Not for major’s credit. Study of biological, economic, ethical, legal, political and social issues relating to current environmental problems.
BSC 4313C Advanced Marine Biology (4) AS BIO
PR: BSC 3312C A detailed analysis of marine environment in the Tampa Bay or surrounding area. Field and laboratory work will provide direct experience with the system.
BSC 4402L Biological Research Methods (3) AS BIO
PR: BSC 4931 or BSC 4932. Enrollment is limited to Biology Department Honors students. S/U only. A course to prepare Biology Honors student to work on their Honors theses.
BSC 4905 Independent Study (1-3) AS BIO
PR: CI. S/U only. May be taken by majors for free elective credit. Specialized independent study determined by the student’s needs and interests. The written contract required by the Department of Biology specifies the regulations governing independent study.
BSC 4910 Undergraduate Research (1-4) AS BIO
PR: CHM 2210 and MAC 1105 or higher MAC course o rSTA 2023 or CI. CP: PCB 3023 or PCB 3043 or PCB 3063 or PCB 3714 and CHM 2211. S/U only. Junior standing and 3.0 GPA required. Individual investigation with faculty supervision. Written contract by Department is necessary prior to registration.
BSC 4931 Honors Seminar I (2) AS BIO
Enrollment is limited to Biology Department Honors students. A course linked to the Biology Departmental Seminar in which students read publications related to the seminars, discuss the presentations and write critiques.
BSC 4932 Honors Seminar II (3) AS BIO
Enrollment is limited to Biology Department Honors students. A reading and discussion course involving areas of general interest in biology.
BSC 4933 Selected Topics In Biology (1-4) AS BIO
PR: CI. The course content will depend on student demand and instructor’s interest.
BSC 4937 Seminar in Marine Biology (2) AS BIO
PR: BSC 3312C and CHM 2210 and MAC 1105 or higher-level MAC course or STA 2023. CP: PCB 3023 or PCB 3043 or PCB 3063 or PCB 3714 and CHM 2211. Course focuses on developing the student’s understanding of contemporary research in the field of Marine. Background information presented and assigned reading will vary according to instructor.
BSC 4970 Biology Honors Thesis (1-3) AS BIO
PR: BSC 4402L and either BSC 4931 or BSC 4932. Enrollment is limited to Biology Department Honors students. S/U only. A thesis based on independent research carried out by the student.
BSC 5931 Selected Topics in Biology (1-4) AS BIO
PR: CI.
BTE 4401 Special Teaching Methods: Business Education (4) ED EDV
PR: Successful completion of BE competencies. Methods, techniques, and materials for skill development.
BTE 4909 Directed Study: Business Education (1-3) ED EDV
PR: Senior standing. To extend competency in teaching field.
BTE 4936 Senior Seminar in Business and Office Education (2) ED EDV
PR: Senior standing; CR: BTE 4940. Synthesis of teacher candidate’s courses in complete college program.
BTE 4940 Internship: Business Education (1-12) ED EDV
CR: BTE 4936. S/U only. One full semester of internship in a public or private school. In special programs where the intern experience is distributed over two or more semesters, students will be registered for credit which accumulates from 9 to 12 semester hours.
BTE 4948 Field-Based Seminar in Business Education (3) ED EDV
S/U only. Supervised field experience and orientation to broad field business education. Specifically designed to be preparatory for the internship.
BTE 5171 Curriculum Construction: Business Education (3) ED EDV
Curriculum scope, the process of planning and organizing instructional programs with emphasis on task analysis and process evaluation.
BUL 3320 Law And Business I (3) BA GBA
This course covers the nature of legal and societal institutions and environments, and major aspects of public, private, UCC and related business law.
BUL 3321 Law And Business II (3) BA GBA
PR: BUL 3320. Legal problems in marketing of goods, nature of property, sales of personal property, securing of credit granted, nature and use of negotiable instruments.
BUL 5332 Law and the Accountant (3) BA GBA
PR: BUL 3320 or CI. A comprehensive study of commercial law as it affects the practice of accounting.
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