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May 21, 2026
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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biological Sciences (BIOS) Course Offerings
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Biological Sciences
BIOS 662 - Advanced Molecular and Cellular Biology Credits: 6
This course will provide cutting-edge, comprehensive knowledge in molecular and cellular biology and pave a solid foundation for graduate students as they develop and conduct thesis and dissertation research. It will give students a perspective both on what is known and unknown about cellular structures, organization and their functions, cell chemistry and biosynthesis, genetic mechanisms, and cells in their social context. Notes: Undergraduate courses in genetics and cell biology are recommended prior to taking the course.
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BIOS 663 - Advanced Concepts in Infectious Disease Credits: 6
This course will provide cutting-edge, comprehensive knowledge in molecular and cellular pathogenesis and the immune response. It will give a perspective both on what is known and current research in the areas of general pathology, immunology, virology, and bacteriology. The course will cover the importance of host-pathogen interactions in infectious disease, which will serve as the basis for further study within more specialized topics in higher-level courses. Prerequisites: BIOS 662; students with no background in infectious disease should enroll in undergraduate Immunology, Virology, or Medical Microbiology prior to taking this course.
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BIOS 664 - Molecular Plant Physiology Credits: 6
This course will serve as the core to the plant biochemistry, physiology, growth and development students in the BIOS and PS graduate programs. The course will emphasize current theories and concepts of plant metabolism, the regulations of development, and the molecular genetic approaches used to elucidate our current understanding of these processes.
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BIOS 788 - Master’s Research Problems Credits: (1-3)
Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research or design paper but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
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BIOS 790 - Seminar Credits: 1
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
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BIOS 792 - Topics Credits: (1-6)
Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
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BIOS 798 - Thesis Credits: (1-10)
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
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BIOS 890 - Seminar Credits: 1
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
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BIOS 898D - Dissertation - PhD Credits: (1-7)
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