PCB-PROCESS BIOLOGY (CELL/MOLECULAR/
ECOLOGY/GENETICS/PHYSIOLOGY)

PCB 2131 Cell Biology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Introductory cell biology. Comprehensive study of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their organelles with emphasis on structure and function and their relationships. Two terms of general chemistry are required prior to taking this course. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC) Prerequisite: BOT 2010 and/or ZOO 1010.

PCB 2131L Cell Biology Laboratory . . . . . 1(0,3,0)
Basic experimental techniques in cell biology. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: PCB 2131. Corequisite: PCB 2131.

PCB 3063 Genetics . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Origin, development and principles of modern genetics and genetic manipulations. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Two academic terms of introductory biology, and one term of organic chemistry are required prior to taking this course. Corequisite: PCB 3063L.

PCB 3253 Developmental Biology . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Development from molecular, cellular and multicellular aspect; information flow, morphogenesis and differentiation in multicellular animals and plants. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Corequisite: PCB 3253L.

PCB 3524 Molecular Biology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Study of the molecular level of the principles governing DNA replication, repair, RNA transcription, and protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Surveys molecular processing, and recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisite: BCH 3033.

PCB 3663 Human Genetics . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Application of modern genetic knowledge to human genetics.

PCB 4043 Ecology . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Interactions of microorganisms, plants, and animals with abiotic and biotic factors in the environment are examined as determinants of the distribution and abundance of species, population dynamics and ecosystem function. General concepts and methodologies of ecological science are discussed at individual, population, community and ecosystem levels of organization. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Two terms of introductory biology; two terms of general chemistry; one term of statistics is required prior to taking this course. Corequisite: PCB 4043L.

PCB 4173C Electron Microscopy . . . . . 4(2,6,0)
Techniques and theory, including preparing specimens, sectioning, operating the electron microscope, recording observations photographically, interpreting data, and reporting results using scientific style. Students will demonstrate mastery of these skills through a series of short projects and one major project. Required laboratory. Offered concurrently with PCB 5176C; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission of instructor is required. Material and supply will be assessed.

PCB 4203 Cell Physiology . . . . . 4(3,1,0)
Beginning with basic topics leading to recent (some unpublished) developments. Many topics are explained at the molecular level. Offered concurrently with PCB 5204; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Two terms of organic chemistry, and three biology courses to include cell biology are required prior to taking this course.

PCB 4233 Immunology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Basic principles of immunology to include humoral and cell-mediated immune mechanisms, the complement system and the inflammatory response. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Prerequisite: BCH 3033. Corequisite: PCB 4233L.

PCB 4233L Immunology . . . . . Laboratory 1(0,3,0)
Selected experiments in immunology. Special permission required. Permission granted on the basis of fulfilling prerequisite or co-requisite. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: PCB 4233. Corequisite: PCB 4233.

PCB 4364 Marine Ecological Physiology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Interdisciplinary approach to understanding and interpreting interrelationships between adaptation and environment in marine animals. Examines life history strategies and tactics unique to organisms found living in or around marine habitats. Specific behavioral and physiological responses of marine animals exposed to feeding, metabolic, oxic, osmotic and thermal challenges are discussed. One term of organic chemistry and one course in statistics and ecology are required prior to taking this course.

PCB 4364L Marine Ecological Physiology Laboratory . . . . . 1(0,3,0)
Field techniques for quantifying physiological adaptions of marine organisms to their abiotic environment. Students will characterize marine habitats and assess feeding, metabolic, oxic, thermal and osmoregulatory strategies used by vertebrates and invertebrates living in these habitats. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Prerequisite: PCB 4364. Corequisite: PCB 4364.

PCB 4522 Genetic Engineering . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Principles of molecular cloning, including the methods involved in constructing, characterizing and manipulating recombinant molecules. The application of recombinant DNA technology to basic problems in agriculture, biology, genetics and medicine. Offered concurrently with PCB 5525; graduate students will be assigned additional work. A course in each of the following subjects-microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry is required prior to taking this course.

PCB 4673 Principles of Evolution  . . . . .3(3,0,0)
Causes, mechanisms, nature and consequences of irreversible biological changes in species over time. One course in general biology, zoology or botany; one course in genetics or equivalent is required prior to taking this course.

PCB 4703 Human Physiology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Physiological mechanisms of various organ systems in the human body. Emphasis on transport mechanisms, renal function, hormones, respiration, cardiac function, muscle physiology, digestion, and immune systems.

PCB 4723 Comparative Animal Physiology I . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
General and comparative animal physiology. Complex structures, phenomena and concepts involved in regulation of a variety of physiological mechanisms. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Corequisite: PCB 4723L.

PCB 4805 Molecular and Vertebrate Endocrinology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Basic discussions of endocrinology from a cellular/molecular point of view and emphasizing abnormal situations as seen in various diseases. Offered concurrently with PCB 5806; graduate students will prepare a term paper. Two terms of organic chemistry, and three biology courses are required prior to taking this course.

PCB 5176C Electron Microscopy . . . . . 4(2,6,0)
Electron microscopy techniques and theory, including preparing specimens, sectioning, operating the electron microscope, recording observations photographically, interpreting data, and reporting results using scientific style. Students will demonstrate mastery of these skills through a series of short projects and one major project. Required laboratory. Offered concurrently with PCB 4173C; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission of the instructor is required.

PCB 5204 Cell Physiology . . . . . 4(3,1,0)
Beginning with basic topics leading to recent (some unpublished) developments. Many topics are explained at the molecular level. Offered concurrently with PCB 4203; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Two terms of organic Chemistry, 3 biology courses to include Cell Biology are required prior to taking this course.

PCB 5480C Quantitative Ecology . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
The key topics and statistical techniques needed in ecology to explore the patterns and relationships of biotic communities are studied. Methods of spatial pattern analysis, species abundance relationships, community classification and ordination, and modeling are covered in detail. Emphasis is on the application of methods and the use of computer packages. Prerequisite: PCB 4043, STA 2023.

PCB 5525 Genetic Engineering . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Principles of molecular cloning, including the methods involved in constructing, characterizing and manipulating recombinant molecules. The application of recombinant DNA technology to basic problems in agriculture, biology, genetics and medicine. Offered concurrently with PCB 4522, graduate students will be assigned additional work. A course in each of the following subjects is required prior to taking this course: microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry.

PCB 5806 Molecular and Vertebrate Endocrinology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Basic discussions of endocrinology from a cellular/molecular point of view and emphasizing abnormal situations as seen in various diseases. Offered concurrently with PCB 4805; graduate students will prepare a term paper. Two terms of organic chemistry, and three biology courses are required prior to taking this course.

PCB 6307C Limnology . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Study of structure and function of inland waters-Ecology of freshwater systems, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Topics for discussion include the physical and chemical properties of freshwater habitats, their biotic composition, and their productivity. Water use and the effects of human impact on these habitats will be considered. Prerequisite: BOT 4404; CHM 3120 and/or CHM 2211; PCB 4043.

PCB 6445 Estuarine Ecology . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Physical, chemical, and geological/sedimentological characteristics of estuaries are discussed with respect to the structure and functional ecology of water column and benthic biological communities and their interactions. Physical and biogeochemical factors that influence and/or regulate the distributions and abundance of estuarine species are emphasized. Ecological myths and areas of controversy will be explored in depth. Prerequisites: CHM 2045-2046, CHM 2210-2211 (may be substituted with CHM 3120 or 2200), PCB 4043, one upper level field course each in botany (e.g., BOT 3601 or 4404) and zoology (e.g., ZOO 4254 or 4304). MCB 3020 is recommended.

PCB 6446 Wetlands Ecology . . . . . 4(3,3,0)
Ecosystem approach to the study of wetlands with emphasis on coastal communities. Composition, distribution, dynamics and stability factors within such systems, as affected by man's influence. Corequisite: PCB 6446L.

PCB 6971 Thesis . . . . . 1-6(VARIABLE)
Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of instructor is required.