BYS 505 - PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Semester Hours: 3
Introduction to drug classification and action with emphasis on physiological and psychological interactions. Same as PY 505.
BYS 517 - PRINCIPLES OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Semester Hours: 4
The objectives in the development of the plant physiology course are to provide students with opportunities to: (1) study the biological functions of plants from the whole organism to the cellular level; (2) to gain an understanding of the complexity of plant genetics, stress response pathways (hormones) and nutritional requirements of plants; (3) to explore the symbiotic relationship of plants and the mycorrhizae and (4) to appreciate how dependent human beings are on plants from those in our forests and environment, to those in agricultural production and beyond. Students will develop an invidiualized research proposal and will also participate in class experimentation of tissue culture techniques, effects of plant grown regulators, phototropic response(s) on growth and development as well as other primary topics throughout the semester.
BYS 519 - GENE STRUCTURE & FUNCTION
Semester Hours: 3
Advanced studies of macromolecular structure and biological function of proteins and nucleic acids involved in the passage of genetic information and cellular response. Structural significance of viruses and molecular evolution included.
BYS 523 - PRINCIPLES OF VIROLOGY/A&M
Semester Hours: 3
Course offered jointly by Alabama A&M University and UAH but which is taught on the A&M campus.
Principles of viral infectivity, multiplication, and chemical constitution; laboratory techniques for their isolation, cultivation, identification, and enumeration.
BYS 524 - MYCOLOGY/A&M
Semester Hours: 3
Course offered jointly by Alabama A&M University and UAH but which is taught on the A&M campus.
Lines of phycomycetes using representative species; various series of actinomycetes; representative pathogenic (crop and vegetative pathogens) and nonpathogenic heterobasidiomycetideae organisms; order and families of homobasidiomycetidae. Ontogenetics, cellular, and structural study applied to all divisions, classes, series, orders, and families.
BYS 526 - MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
Semester Hours: 4
Course offered jointly by Alabama A&M University and UAH but which is taught on the A&M campus.
Relationship of soil and aquatic microorganisms and their importance in ammonification, nitrification, and other biological processes.
BYS 529 - BIOSTATISTICS/AL A&M
Semester Hours: 4
BYS 530 - APP. OF GEOSTATISTICS/AL A&M
Semester Hours: 4
BYS 531 - BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS
Semester Hours: 3
This course covers a range of computational skills needed specifically for biologists who do not have any training in compuer science. The course focuses on command line tools, basic programming in Python, and various aspects of data handling including, data curation, organization, storage, querying, and archiving. The course will include a project that ties together skills that are useful for individual students.
BYS 535 - ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY
Semester Hours: 3
Aspects of microbial behavior, development, morphogenesis or physiology.
BYS 537 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY STRESS & ILLNESS
Semester Hours: 3
Overview of physiological stress responses and their influence on health, behavior, and illness. Same as PY 536.
BYS 542 - NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY
Semester Hours: 3
Course offered jointly by Alabama A&M University and UAH but which is taught on the A&M campus.
Advanced laboratory dealing with modern techniques of molecular biology and biochemistry.
BYS 543 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL
Semester Hours: 3
Advanced study of cell structure and function of macromolecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleotides). In depth literature readings on subcellular organelles, metabolic pathways, cell cycle, cancer, and cell differentiation.
BYS 547 - BIOCHEMISTRY I
Semester Hours: 3
Structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, mechanisms of biochemical reactions, and enzyme kinetics.
Same as: CH 561.
BYS 548 - BIOCHEMISTRY II
Semester Hours: 3
Energy transduction, metabolism, biosynthesis of macromolecular precursors, storage, transmission, and expression of genetic information. Same as CH 562.
Prerequisites: BYS 547 or CH 561.
BYS 556 - ADV MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
Semester Hours: 3
Laboratory techniques in molecular biology including current methodology in genomics, proteomics, and RNA analysis. Prerequisite: BYS 519 with concurrency.
BYS 560 - ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY/A&M
Semester Hours: 3
Course offered jointly by Alabama A&M University and UAH but which is taught on the A&M campus.
Principles of interaction between living systems and their resources. Current problems in management of natural resources including new approaches in management of pest populations.
BYS 561 - HERPETOLOGY
Semester Hours: 4
Classification, diversity, anatomy function, ecology, behavior, and evolution of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory and field trips devoted to anatomy and identification, with an emphasis on Alabama and southeastern U.S. species.
BYS 562 - COMMUNITY ECOLOGY
Semester Hours: 4
Detailed consideration of ecological principles and concepts, as well as biotic and abiotic factors relevant to development of communities and ecosystems. Field trips required.
BYS 563 - POPULATION ECOLOGY
Semester Hours: 4
Distribution, population dynamics, and behavior of populations in relation to environmental factors. Field trips required.
BYS 564 - LIMNOLOGY
Semester Hours: 3
Fresh-water environments and organisms exemplified by lakes, ponds, and streams in North Alabama.
BYS 566 - ORNITHOLOGY
Semester Hours: 4
An examination of birds, including classification, diversity, anatomy, function, ecology, behavior, and evolution. Laboratory and field trips devoted to anatomy and identification, with an emphasis on Alabama and southeastern U.S. species.
BYS 601 - BIOINFORMATICS I
Semester Hours: 3
Practical use in bioinformatics and X-ray crystallography.
BYS 602 - BIOINFORMATICS II
Semester Hours: 3
Practical use in bioinformatics and applied genomics.
BYS 619 - MICROBIAL GENETICS
Semester Hours: 3
Transmission, expression, and evolution of genes in microorganisms. Studies of chromosomes, plasmids, transposons, bacteriophages, and other genetic elements.
BYS 630 - IMMUNOLOGY
Semester Hours: 4
Innate, humoral, and cell-mediated immunity. Immune deficiencies and hypersensitivities. Autoimmunity, transplantation, and tumor immunology.
BYS 631 - MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY/A&M
Semester Hours: 3
Course offered jointly by Alabama A&M University and UAH but which is taught on the A&M campus.
Drug-receptor interaction, kinetics of drug absorption, distribution and elimination, and discussion of drugs affecting different systems. Pharmacogenetics, toxicity, mutagenesis, teratogenesis, carcinogenesis, and drug interactions. Mechanism of action of drugs, in relation to their use as therapeutic agents in medicine.
BYS 690 - SEMINAR
Semester Hour: 1
Student reports on current journal articles, research, or assigned readings. Graduate students should attend whether enrolled for credit or not. May be taken up to three times for credit.
BYS 691 - SPECIAL TOPICS
Semester Hours: 1-4
Directed readings and/or written reports on topics of individual student interest carried out under the supervision of an instructor.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor required before registration.
BYS 692 - RESEARCH
Semester Hours: 2-4
Individual investigations of biological problems under supervision of a graduate faculty member. Permission of instructor required before registration.
BYS 699 - MASTER'S THESIS
Semester Hours: 1-6
Required each semester student is working on and receiving direction on master's thesis. Minimum of six hours required for M.S. thesis students.