Jason Belden

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Weekly one-hour seminar series of invited and internal speakers. Plant Sciences MS and Plant Sciences (Plant Biology) PhD students are required to present a minimum of two seminars, including one on thesis or dissertation results. Previously offered as BOT 5850.Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Practical understanding of modern techniques used to quantify exposure and effects of environmental toxicants. Laboratory topics include gas chromatography, HPLC, atomic absorption spectroscopy, immunoassay, and toxicity testing. Same course as ITOX 5423. Previously offered as ZOOL 5423.Prerequisite(s): Organic chemistry or instructor consent.

Discussion of selected topics. Previously offered as ZOOL 5010.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Comparative study of the major groups of environmental contaminants (e.g. heavy metals, PCB's, insecticides) and an introduction to the basic theories, principles and techniques associated with the study of contaminant fate and effects on organisms. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 4303. Same course as ITOX 5303. Previously offered as ZOOL 5303.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Discussions of selected readings and topics. Previously offered as ZOOL 5020.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Introduction to the integration between structure and function among all levels of biological organization. Application of principles of evolution, genetics, physiology and ecology to understanding the integrated and interdependent nature of living systems through discussions emphasizing the process of science. Discussions include current issues, local research, observations, and investigations. Recommended for science and non-science majors. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1111 Introductory Biology Laboratory is highly recommended. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 1114.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Small teams of students work closely with faculty to design, develop, implement, and present authentic research projects. Topics of research will vary each semester based on the research interests of faculty leading the course.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1604.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.

Practical understanding of modern techniques used to quantify exposure and effects of environmental toxicants. Laboratory topics include gas chromatography, HPLC, atomic absorption spectroscopy, immunoassay, and toxicity testing. Same course as ITOX 5423. Previously offered as ZOOL 5423.Prerequisite(s): Organic chemistry or instructor consent.

Participation in faculty research or execution of a problem formulated by the student. Project will include the communication of research results in written and/or oral form. Previously offered as ZOOL 4700.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Basic concepts in toxicology such as chemical partitioning, dose response, toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, and bioavailability. It will focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of toxicity of a few representative natural and man-made compounds. Case studies used to understand real-life scenarios. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 4363.Prerequisite(s): Course in chemistry and physiology strongly recommended.

Independent research for the MS Thesis under the supervision of graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.