PCB-PROCESS BIOLOGY: CELL/MOLECULAR/ ECOLOGY/GENETICS/PHYSIOLOGY
 

PCB 2131         Cell Biology           3

Prerequisite: BOT 2010 and/or ZOO 1010.

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.

PCB 2131L       Cell Biology Laboratory           1

Pre/Corequisite: PCB 2131.

Basic experimental techniques in cell biology. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

PCB 3063         Genetics            4

Prerequisite: PCB 2131, PCB 2131L, ZOO 1010, ZOO 1010L, or BOT 2010, BOT 2010L, and CHM 2210 is recommended.

Corequisite: PCB 3063L.

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 are required prior to taking this course.

PCB 3253         Developmental Biology             4

Corequisite: PCB 3253L.

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.

PCB 3663         Human Genetics             3

Application of modern genetic knowledge to human genetics.

PCB 4043         Ecology             4

Prerequisite: STA 2023; both CHM 2045/L and CHM 2046/L; and two of BOT 2010/L, PCB 2131/L, and ZOO 1010/L.

Corequisite: PCB 4043L.

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.

PCB 4048         Estuarine Ecology           3

Prerequisite: CHM 2045 and 2046, CHM 2210 (may be substituted with CHM 2200 or CHM 3120), PCB 4043, one upper level field course each in Botany (e.g., BOT 3601 or 4404) and Zoology (e.g. ZOO 4254 or 4304).

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. Human interactions with these systems will also be discussed. Offered concurrently with PCB 5445; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4233         Immunology          3

Prerequisite: BCH 3033.

Corequisite: PCB 4233L.

Basic principles of immunology to include humeral and cell-mediated immune mechanisms, the complement system and the inflammatory response. Offered concurrently with PCB 5235; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4233L       Immunology Laboratory          1

Corequisite: PCB 4233.

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. Offered concurrently with PCB 5235L; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4364         Marine Ecological Physiology        3

Prerequisite: CHM 2210, STA 2023, and PCB 4043.

Corequisite: PCB 4364L.

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. Offered concurrently with PCB 5319; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4364L       Marine Ecological Physiology Laboratory      1

Prerequisite: CHM 2210, STA 2023, and PCB 4043.

Corequisite: PCB 4364.

Field techniques for quantifying physiological adaptations 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. Offered concurrently with PCB 5319L; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4442         Wetlands Ecology             4

Corequisite: PCB 4442L.

Ecosystem approach to the study of wetlands emphasizing the interactions between soil, plants and hydrology in forming different types of wetland systems, especially in the southeastern United States. Plant and animal adaptations to wetland environments, influences on these communities by human activities, and issues related to wetland restoration. Offered concurrently with PCB 5446; graduate students will be required to read 3 peer-reviewed papers, and present an overview of these papers to the entire class. Material and supply fees will be assessed for corresponding lab.

PCB 4503         Virology            3

Prerequisite: BCH 3033 and PCB 4233.

Molecular virology pertaining to eukaryotes. Approach to illustrate how model viral systems have contributed to our knowledge base in molecular biology. Emphasis will be placed on the mode of nucleic acid replication, recombination, mechanisms of genes regulation, novel gene products, and viral induced (host) genes in particular, Cytokines. Offered concurrently with PCB 5505; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4521         Molecular Genetics          4

Prerequisite: BCH 3033, PCB 3063.

Corequisite: PCB 4521L.

The purpose is to introduce students with a sound background in genetics and biochemistry to advanced molecular genetic techniques with applications to many aspects of biological science. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the function and biochemistry of DNA and RNA, how this material can be modified, and how structure/control mechanisms can be manipulated to serve the needs of the researcher or application. A lecture and laboratory course designed for those interested in pursuing advanced degrees in molecular biology or a technical career in biotechnology. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Offered concurrently with PCB 5526; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4522         Genetic Engineering            3

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.

PCB 4524         Molecular Biology       4

Prerequisite: BCH 3033.

Corequisite: PCB 4524L

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. Offered concurrently with PCB 5527; graduate students are required to write a research paper and present it to the class. Material and supply fee will be assessed to corresponding lab.

PCB 4673         Principles of Evolution        3

Prerequisite: PCB 2131 and either BOT 2010 or ZOO 1010.
A survey of modern evolutionary biology, including the evidence that supports the theory of evolution, the natural processes that cause evolution, patterns and mechanisms of speciation, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships. Offered concurrently with PCB 5675; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4703         Human Physiology      3

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

Corequisite: PCB 4723L.

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.

PCB 4922         Biology Seminar          1

Seminar topics from a diverse spectrum of current biological research will be presented by a variety of speakers from UWF, national and international academic research instructors and agencies. Offered concurrently with PCB 5924; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 4970         Interdisciplinary Senior Research Project            3

The student will choose one faculty member from computer sciences and one faculty member from biology to serve as the research project committee. In close association with the committee, the student will design a research problem that generates biological data and utilizes a variety of programming skills, appropriate software and other computational skills in the design, data generation and data analysis steps, as well as in the construction of the formal report on the project. The primary purpose is to clearly demonstrate that the student is capable of integrating the knowledge they have acquired in biology with that which they have obtained in computer science. Senior status in the ITT program and permission is required. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.

PCB 5235         Immunology      3

Prerequisite: BCH 3033.

Corequisite: PCB 5235L.

Basic principles of immunology to include humeral and cell-mediated immune mechanisms, the complement system and the inflammatory response. Offered concurrently with PCB 4233; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 5235L       Immunology Laboratory        1

Corequisite: PCB 5235.

Selected experiments in immunology. Permission is required. Permission granted on the basis of fulfilling prerequisite or co-requisite. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Offered concurrently with PCB 4233L; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 5319         Marine Ecological Physiology                  3

Prerequisite: CHM 2210, STA 2023, and PCB 4043.

Corequisite: PCB 5319L.

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. Offered concurrently with PCB 4364; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 5319L       Marine Ecological Physiology Laboratory            1

Prerequisite: CHM 2210, STA 2023, and PCB 4043.

Corequisite: PCB 5319.

Field techniques for quantifying physiological adaptations 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. Offered concurrently with PCB 4364L; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 5445         Estuarine Ecology              3

Prerequisite: CHM 2045-2046, CHM 2210 (may be substituted with CHM 2200 or 3120), PCB 4043, one upper level field course each in botany (e.g., BOT 3601 or 4404) and Zoology (e.g. ZOO 4254 or 4304).

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. Human interactions with these systems will also be discussed. Offered concurrently with PCB 4048; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 5446         Wetlands Ecology       4

Corequisite: PCB 5446L.

Ecosystem approach to the study of wetlands emphasizing the interactions between soil, plants and hydrology in forming different types of wetland systems, especially in the southeastern United States. Plant and animal adaptations to wetland environments, influences on these communities by human activities, and issues related to wetland restoration. Offered concurrently with PCB 4442; graduate students will be required to read 3 peer-reviewed papers, and present an overview of these papers to the entire class. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab.

PCB 5480C       Quantitative Ecology      4

Prerequisite: PCB 4043, STA 2023.

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.

PCB 5505         Virology           3

Prerequisite: BCH 3033 and PCB 4233.

Molecular virology pertaining to eukaryotes. Approach to illustrate how model viral systems have contributed to our knowledge base in molecular biology. Emphasis will be placed on the mode of nucleic acid replication, recombination, mechanisms of genes regulation, novel gene products, and viral induced (host) genes in particular, Cytokines. Offered concurrently with PCB 4503; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 5525         Genetic Engineering            3

Prerequisite: MCB 3020, PCB 3063, and BCH 3033.

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.

PCB 5526         Molecular Genetics         4

Prerequisite: BCH 3033, PCB 3063.

Corequisite: PCB 5526L.

The purpose is to introduce students with a sound background in Genetics and Biochemistry to advanced molecular genetic techniques with applications to many aspects of biological science. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the function and biochemistry of DNA and RNA, how this material can be modified and how structure/ control mechanisms can be manipulated to serve the needs of the researcher or application. A lecture and laboratory course designed for those interested in pursuing advanced degrees in molecular biology or a technical career in biotechnology. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Offered concurrently with PCB 4521; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 5527         Molecular Biology         4

Prerequisite: BCH 3033.

Corequisite: PCB 5527L.

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. Offered concurrently with PCB 4524; graduate students are required to write a research paper and present it to the class. Material and supply fee will be assessed to corresponding lab.

PCB 5675         Principles of Evolution          3

Prerequisite: BOT 2010 or ZOO 1010 and PCB 2131.

A survey of modern evolutionary biology, including the evidence that supports the theory of evolution, the natural processes that cause evolution, patterns and mechanisms of speciation, and methods for estimating evolutionary relationships. Offered concurrently with PCB 4673; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 5924         Biology Seminar        1

Seminar topics from a diverse spectrum of current biological research will be presented by a variety of speakers from UWF, national and international academic research instructors and agencies. Offered concurrently with PCB 4922; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PCB 6074         Experimental Design in Biology        3

Prerequisite: STA 4173.

Covers experimental design in relation to the analysis of biological data. Topics include sources of error, variation in biological systems, replication and pseudoreplication, controls, multiplicity, sample size and randomization. The physical layout of biological experiments in the field and laboratory will be discussed in relation to basic parametric data analysis techniques.

PCB 6307C       Limnology          4

Prerequisite: BOT 4404; CHM 3120 and/or CHM 2211; PCB 4043.

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.

PCB 6971         Thesis           1-6

Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required.