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BB 3345 - The Ethics of Biblical Interpretation
Credits: 3
Explores the ethics of biblical interpretation, especially the ethical, theo-political, and cultural treatments in past and present Bible scholarship and other sources. Prerequisite: Junior and senior standing only.
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BA 3200 - Special Topics: International Business Administration
Credits: 2
Special topics in international business taught abroad.
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BA 3300 - Special Topics: International Business Administration
Credits: 3
Offered through SMU Abroad. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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BA 3301 - Special Topics: International Business II
Credits: 3
Offered through SMU Abroad. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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BA 4111 - Business Internship
Credits: 1
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BA 4112 - Business Internship
Credits: 1
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BA 4113 - Business Internship
Credits: 1
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BA 4311 - Business Internship
Credits: 3
Offered study abroad only.
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BA 4315 - European Common Market
Credits: 3
Offered through SMU Abroad. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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BA 4360 - Advanced Studies in Risk Management
Credits: 3
Students work with the professor on individualized research projects targeting risk management and insurance topics.
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BA 5180 - Directed Study
Credits: 1
Directed research in business. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the instructor.
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BA 5280 - Directed Study
Credits: 2
Directed research in business. Prerequisites: ACCT 2312, junior standing, and permission of the instructor.
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BA 5380 - Directed Study
Credits: 3
Directed research in business. Prerequisites: ACCT 2312, junior standing, and permission of the instructor.
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Biological Sciences Courses for Nonscience Majors. BIOL 1300 , BIOL 1305 , BIOL 1308 and BIOL 1310 are designed to satisfy the University-wide requirements of nonscience students. BIOL 1300 is not open to students who have earned prior credit in BIOL 1301 , and BIOL 1305 , BIOL 1308 , BIOL 1310 are not open to students who have earned prior credit in BIOL 1302 . Non-science majors should note that BIOL 1301 , BIOL 1302 may also be taken to satisfy University-wide requirements.
Courses for Biology Majors. Students who wish to earn the B.A. or B.S. degree in biology are encouraged to complete BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 , BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 and CHEM 1303 , CHEM 1304 (with labs) in their freshman year. However, with the approval of an academic adviser, a student may postpone BIOL 1301 , BIOL 1302 , for one or two terms. The introductory biology courses are the minimum prerequisite for all advanced biology courses. The general chemistry courses are a prerequisite for most advanced biology courses.
Special Courses. BIOL 2101 , BIOL 2102 , BIOL 2195 , BIOL 3395 , BIOL 3398 , BIOL 3399 , BIOL 4398 and BIOL 4399 are research courses. BIOL 1305 , BIOL 1308 , BIOL 1310 , BIOL 3343 , BIOL 3347 , BIOL 3354 , BIOL 5358 and BIOL 5359 are SMU-in-Taos courses.
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BIOL 1101 - Introductory Biology Lab
Credits: 1
Standard laboratory techniques are utilized to study living organisms, with an emphasis on cells as the components of life. One 3-hour laboratory each week. Corequisite: BIOL 1301 .
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BIOL 1102 - Introductory Biology Lab
Credits: 1
A practical study of the diversity of living organisms with respect to anatomy, ecology, and evolution. One 3-hour laboratory each week. Corequisite: BIOL 1302 .
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BIOL 1300 - Essentials of Biology
Credits: 3
An introduction to the major concepts of biological thought for the nonscience major. Includes the equivalent of one laboratory session per week. BIOL 1300 is not open to students with prior credit in BIOL 1301 or BIOL 1401.
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BIOL 1301 - Introductory Biology
Credits: 3
Introduction to the study of living organisms: ecology, evolution, diversity, and physiology. BIOL 1301/1101 and BIOL 1302 /1102 are prerequisites to all advanced courses in biological sciences. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 1101 .
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BIOL 1302 - Introductory Biology
Credits: 3
Introduction to the study of living organisms: ecology, evolution, diversity, and physiology. BIOL 1301 /1101 and BIOL 1302/1102 are prerequisites to all advanced courses in biological sciences. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 1102 .
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BIOL 1305 - The Natural Environment
Credits: 3
An introduction to major environments and their resident populations for the nonscience major. Includes the equivalent of one laboratory session each week. BIOL 1305 is not open to students with prior credit in BIOL 1402. (SMU-in-Taos)
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BIOL 1308 - Plant Biology
Credits: 3
An introduction to the economic, social, and industrial aspects of plant substances and material for the nonscience major. Includes the equivalent of one laboratory session each week. BIOL 1308 is not open to students who have prior credit in BIOL 1402. (SMU-in-Taos)
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BIOL 1310 - Aquatic Biology
Credits: 3
For the nonscience major. Introduces the biology of the lakes and streams of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Lectures and labs are conducted at Fort Burgwin, New Mexico. BIOL 1310 is not open to students who have prior credit in BIOL 1402. (SMU-in-Taos)
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BIOL 2095 - Internship in Biology
Credits: 0
Laboratory or fieldwork in biology at an on- or off-campus location. Pass/fail only. No tuition. Prerequisite: Departmental approval required.
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BIOL 2101 - Introductory Undergraduate Research
Credits: 1
A minimum of 5 hours per week doing supervised laboratory research. Offered on a pass/fail basis only. Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing, BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401) and BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402), and consent of instructor.
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BIOL 2102 - Introductory Research II
Credits: 1
A minimum of 5 hours per week doing supervised laboratory research. Offered on a pass/fail basis only. Prerequisites: BIOL 2101 and consent of instructor.
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BIOL 2195 - Internship in Biology
Credits: 1
Laboratory or fieldwork in biology at an on- or off-campus location. Pass/Fail only. Prerequisite: Departmental approval required.
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BIOL 3100 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 1
Courses offered in SMU-approved international programs. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle. A maximum of 6 hours of special topics abroad may be applied toward the B.A. or B.S. degree in biology. May not be applied toward the minor in biology. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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BIOL 3200 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 2
Courses offered in SMU-approved international programs. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle. A maximum of 6 hours of special topics abroad may be applied toward the B.A. or B.S. degree in biology. May not be applied toward the minor in biology. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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BIOL 3222 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Credits: 2
Students gain experience in investigative methods used in modern medical research, molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, forensic science, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIOL 3304 .
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BIOL 3300 - Special Topics Abroad
Credits: 3
Courses offered in SMU-approved international programs. May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle. A maximum of 6 hours of special topics abroad may be applied toward the B.A. or B.S. degree in biology. May not be applied toward the minor in biology. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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BIOL 3303 - Evolution
Credits: 3
A study of the principles of biological evolution. Includes natural selection, adaptation, molecular evolution, the formation of new species, the fossil record, biogeography, and principles of classification. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401) and C- or better in BIOL 3304 .
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BIOL 3304 - Genetics
Credits: 3
An introduction to the structure, function, and transmission of the hereditary material. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401) and CHEM 1304 .
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BIOL 3305 - Limnology: Aquatic Biology
Credits: 3
The study of inland waters, integrating chemistry, physics, and biology. Emphasis is on identifying organisms and studying their interactions with the environment. Includes 2 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402) and CHEM 1303 .
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BIOL 3306 - Physiology
Credits: 3
Homeostatic control mechanisms in vertebrates. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 .
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BIOL 3307 - Ecology
Credits: 3
Basic principles and concepts of ecology, with emphasis on population and community interactions. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402).
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BIOL 3308 - Biology of Marine Mammals
Credits: 3
A comparative study of marine mammal anatomy, morphology, physiology, life history and behavior, and adaptation to marine existence. Includes study of the effect of human activities on marine mammals, with special reference to northern European waters. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402), and CHEM 1303 /CHEM 1113 . (SMU-in-Copenhagen only)
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BIOL 3311 - Tropical Ecology and Sustainable Development
Credits: 3
Examines the ecological impact of human activity, especially agriculture, in a tropical country. Topics include water pollution, waste management, and climate change. Prerequisites: BIOL 3307 and at least one college-level course in Spanish. (SMU-in-Costa Rica only)
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BIOL 3312 - Wildlife Ecology
Credits: 3
Ecological principles of the East Africa savanna ecosystem. Examines factors underlying distributions, population biology, and behavioral ecology, along with competition and predation, using African examples. Prerequisite: BIOL 3307 . (SMU-in-Kenya only)
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BIOL 3323 - Biology of the Brain
Credits: 3
Reviews the basic functioning of the brain and provides a deeper understanding of how people interact with their surrounding environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL1102 (or BIOL 1402). Recommended: BIOL 3222 .
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BIOL 3342 - Plant Kingdom
Credits: 3
A survey of the plant kingdom, emphasizing life histories and developmental morphology. Includes 2 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402).
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BIOL 3343 - Field Botany
Credits: 3
Identification of vascular plants, with emphasis on ecological indicators. Lectures and laboratories conducted at Fort Burgwin, New Mexico, site of SMU-in-Taos. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402).
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BIOL 3347 - Systematic Botany
Credits: 3
An introduction to the history, nomenclature, family characteristics, identification, and biosystematics of the flowering plants. Lecture and laboratory work conducted at Fort Burgwin, New Mexico. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402).
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BIOL 3350 - Cell Biology
Credits: 3
The structure and function of cells. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 , and CHEM 1304 . (*updated* 11/29/2018; effective Spring 2019)
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BIOL 3354 - Parasitology
Credits: 3
Comparative study of protozoa and helminthic parasitic organisms, and their role in diseases. Includes 2 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401) or BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402).
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BIOL 3365 - Cancer Biology
Credits: 3
Emphasis on the molecular features of oncogenesis and human cancers, including carcinogenesis, metastasis, and roles of genetic mutations and chromosomal aberrations during neoplasia. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIOL 3350 .
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BIOL 3369 - Paleobiology
Credits: 3
A survey of biological diversity, phylogenetic analysis, rates of evolution, extinction, biogeography, taphonomy, and paleoecology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402) or one 1300-level course in Earth sciences or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 3379 - Survey of Plant and Microbial Biochemistry
Credits: 3
Provides an introduction to the diversity in plants and microbes. Considers their roles in global carbon nitrogen and energy cycles. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402), CHEM 1303 , and CHEM 1304 .
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BIOL 3395 - Internship in Biology
Credits: 3
Biological research at an institution other than SMU. Credit does not apply toward the degree requirement for two laboratory classes. A student may not take both BIOL 3395 and BIOL 3398 for a letter grade. Prior departmental approval required. Prerequisites: BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 .
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BIOL 3398 - Undergraduate Research I
Credits: 3
A minimum of 9 hours per week doing research in the laboratory of a faculty member. Credit for this course does not apply toward the degree requirement for two laboratory courses. A student may not earn credit in both BIOL 3395 and 3398. Prerequisites: Junior standing, and approval of faculty sponsor and the Undergraduate Studies Committee of the department.
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BIOL 3399 - Undergraduate Research II
Credits: 3
Pass/fail only. Cannot be applied toward the requirements for the major in biological sciences. Prerequisites: BIOL 3398 and approval by the faculty sponsor and the Undergraduate Studies Committee of the department.
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BIOL 3403 - Microbiology
Credits: 4
The biology of microorganisms, with an emphasis on diversity, disease, and the environment. Includes 3 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Recommended: CHEM 3371 , CHEM 3117 . Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402) and C- or better in BIOL 3304 .
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BIOL 4106 - Functional Anatomy and Histology Laboratory
Credits: 1
A scientific study of Mammalian Anatomy, from the cellular level (Histology) through organ systems (dissections), including pathology cases and application of weekly vocabulary lists of Latin and Greek stem words. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in BIOL 3304 and BIOL 3350 . Corequisite: BIOL 4306 . Withdrawal from BIOL 4306 requires withdrawal from BIOL 4106.
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BIOL 4119 - Immunobiology Laboratory
Credits: 1
Provides experience in experimental techniques and strategies used in immunobiology labs, including cell culture, quantitative plate-based assays, and fluorescence-activated cell sorting. Two 3-hour labs each week for half a term. Prerequisites: BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 . Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 4319 .
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BIOL 4132 - Senior Seminar
Credits: 1
Discussion of current problems of biological interest, 1 hour each week. Prerequisites: Senior standing; major in biology.
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BIOL 4160 - Toxicology Laboratory
Credits: 1
Modern biochemical and molecular techniques are used to assess the impact of environmental contaminants on liver biomarkers in fish. One 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIOL 3350 . Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 4360 .
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BIOL 4306 - Human Physiology
Credits: 3
Explores human physiology, with an emphasis on cellular mechanisms that influence organ system functions. Also covers abnormal physiology (pathology), where appropriate, as part of clinical case study presentations. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 ; CHEM 1113 , CHEM 1114 , CHEM 1303 , CHEM 1304 .
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BIOL 4319 - Immunobiology
Credits: 3
Introduction to fundamental concepts of the immune system. Prerequisites: BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 .
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BIOL 4322 - Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes
Credits: 3
Structure and function of eukaryotic chromosomes as mediators of gene expression during growth, differentiation, and oncogenesis. A student cannot have previously completed BIOL 5304 . Prerequisites: BIOL 3304 , CHEM 3372 , and junior standing.
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BIOL 4325 - The Biology of Aging
Credits: 3
Explores the current understanding of the mechanisms of aging and the ways these insights are used in efforts to extend life and combat diseases associated with old age. Prerequisites: BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 and consent of instructor.
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BIOL 4331 - Developmental Biology
Credits: 3
Developmental processes in animals. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402) and C- or better in BIOL 3304 .
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BIOL 4360 - Environmental and Human Toxicology
Credits: 3
Introduction to environmental toxicology, focusing on the fate and transport, biotransformation, and biochemical and physiological impacts of pollutants on humans and wildlife. Includes 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 ; CHEM 3371 , CHEM 3372 .
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BIOL 4370 - Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
Credits: 3
Introduction to current techniques and emerging applications of biotechnology and nanobiotechnology in medicine, agriculture, forensic and aquatic sciences, and bioremediation. Prerequisites: CHEM 3371 and C- or better in BIOL 3304 .
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BIOL 4390 - Current Topics in Biology
Credits: 3
Explores the current understanding of the mechanisms of aging and the ways these insights are used in efforts to extend life span and to combat diseases associated with old age. Includes lectures and presentations on the biology of aging that are based on the primary and secondary literature. Prerequisites: Junior standing, strong background in genetics and cell biology, and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 4398 - Honors Undergraduate Research I
Credits: 3
For students in the departmental distinction program. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402); admission to departmental distinction program.
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BIOL 4399 - Honors Undergraduate Research II
Credits: 3
For students in the departmental distinction program. Prerequisite: B+ or better in BIOL 4398 .
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BIOL 4460 - Environmental and Human Toxicology with Lab
Credits: 4
Introduction to environmental toxicology, with a focus on fate, biotransformation, and the biochemical and physiological impacts of pollutants on humans and wildlife. Includes 3 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 ; CHEM 3371 , CHEM 3372 .
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BIOL 5102 - Structural Biology Seminar
Credits: 1
Readings and discussions of the period 1933-1963 when structural molecular biology emerged. Readings include original research articles and historical reviews. Prerequisite: BIOL 5310 /CHEM 5310 or consent of instructor.
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BIOL 5110 - Biological Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 1
Two 3-hour labs each week for half a term. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402). Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 5310 /CHEM 5310 . If CHEM 5110 is counted toward a chemistry major or minor, it cannot be counted toward a biological sciences major or minor.
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BIOL 5166 - Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory
Credits: 1
A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 5366 /GEOL 5366 . Exercises include basic anatomy, dissections, and examinations of fossil skeletons. Corequisite: BIOL 5366 /GEOL 5366 .
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BIOL 5304 - Molecular Biology: Control and Expression of Genetic Information
Credits: 3
DNA structure and replication, control of transcription and translation, and techniques in molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: CHEM 3372 and C- or better in BIOL 3304 .
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BIOL 5305 - Genomics and Bioinformatics
Credits: 3
Impact of completely sequenced genomes on current experimental and computational approaches to biomedical research. Introduction to the technology, biology, and software exploited by molecular biology, genealogy, and medical diagnostic labs. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 and junior standing.
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BIOL 5310 - Biological Chemistry: Macromolecular Structure and Function
Credits: 3
Introduces the structure and function of macromolecules of biological importance, with a focus on nucleic acid and protein structure, enzyme kinetics, and carbohydrate and lipid chemistry. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. The accompanying laboratory (BIOL 5110 ) is strongly recommended for biology majors. If CHEM 5310 is counted towards a chemistry major or minor, it cannot be counted towards a biological sciences major or minor. Prerequisites: C- or better in CHEM 3371 , CHEM 3372 and junior standing.
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BIOL 5311 - Biological Chemistry: Metabolism
Credits: 3
Introduction to the pathways and regulatory events in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Includes 3 hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402) CHEM 3371 , CHEM 3372 . If CHEM 5311 is counted toward a chemistry major or minor, it cannot be counted toward a biological sciences major or minor.
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BIOL 5312 - Physical Biochemistry
Credits: 3
Physical chemistry of macromolecules and biological membranes, with an emphasis on the thermodynamics of solutions. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402); MATH 1338 or the equivalent; CHEM 3372 ; CHEM 5310 /BIOL 5310 . Recommended: CHEM 5383 . If CHEM 5312 is counted toward a chemistry major or minor, it cannot be counted toward a biological sciences major or minor.
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BIOL 5325 - General and Molecular Virology
Credits: 3
Emphasis on the molecular aspects of viral replication and pathogenesis, including the roles of viruses in emerging human infectious diseases, cancer, and bioterrorism. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 and junior standing.
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BIOL 5340 - Molecular Basis of Brain Development and Degeneration
Credits: 3
Covers the molecular biology of brain development and degeneration. Interactive course that includes lectures and student presentations of publications describing important research findings related to neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration. Recommended: BIOL 3323 . Prerequisites: BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402), BIOL 3304 , BIOL 3350 .
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BIOL 5344 - Physical Chemistry of Proteins
Credits: 3
Graduate-level course on the fundamental aspects of techniques used to interrogate the thermodynamics and kinetics of protein conformational changes, with emphasis on atomic resolution structural techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 5310 /CHEM 5310 , CHEM 5383 and CHEM 5384 , and instructor approval.
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BIOL 5358 - Ecology of Parasitism
Credits: 3
The biotic and abiotic factors influencing parasite communities. Emphasis on the free-living stages of parasites. Includes 2 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3354 .
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BIOL 5359 - Host-Parasite Relationships
Credits: 3
Analysis of host-parasite relations from an evolutionary and ecological viewpoint. Lectures and laboratories conducted at Fort Burgwin in New Mexico. Prerequisite: BIOL 3354 . (SMU-in-Taos)
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BIOL 5364 - Endocrine Physiology
Credits: 3
Explores the role of hormones in maintaining physiological balance. Describes cellular actions of hormones in relation to subsequent effects in the whole organism. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3304 and BIOL 3350 .
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BIOL 5366 - Vertebrate Anatomy and Origins
Credits: 3
An introduction to vertebrate anatomy with emphasis on structure and function. Examines processes that have affected the diversity of vertebrate organisms, including origination, biogeography, and adaptation. The accompanying laboratory is a corequisite for biology majors and strongly recommended for all students. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 /BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401), BIOL 1302 /BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402). Corequisite: BIOL 5166 .
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BL 3300 - Special Topics: International Business Law
Credits: 3
Special topics in international business law taught abroad.
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BL 3310 - Business Law Concepts
Credits: 3
Addresses legal issues encountered in personal and business situations. Includes cyber law, litigation management, arbitration, intellectual property, white–collar crime, real estate purchase fundamentals, standard apartment leases, contract basics, business formation structures, employee management, and wealth management tools. Elective for minor in business. Cox majors and minors in business administration will not receive credit for this course and may not enroll in it.
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BL 4300 - Special Topics: International Business Law
Credits: 3
Offered through SMU Abroad. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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BL 4340 - Law for the Entrepreneur
Credits: 3
Examines critical legal issues encountered by private domestic enterprises during the first years of operation. Topics include the hiring of counsel, alternatives for entity formation, establishment of a board of directors, debt and equity financing, real estate leases, criminal and civil liabilities, and litigation and risk management strategies. Prerequisite: BL 3335 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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BLI 1110 - Special Topics in Business Administration: BBA Scholars Seminar
Credits: 1
Introduces various business topics, including an overview of business disciplines and careers in business. Restricted to BBA Scholars.
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BLI 3302 - Business Communications and Leader Development
Credits: 3
Promotes students’ professional success as effective communicators and leaders. Covers interpersonal skills and the vital roles that ethics, integrity, and trust play in leading a successful business. Develops skills for effective career management, oral presentations, business writing, teamwork, project management, global communication, and increases understanding of contemporary business topics. Students should be enrolled in BLI 3302 in their first semester in the Cox school. Reserved for Cox majors and BBA Scholars.
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BSSN 3100 - Private Study: Bassoon
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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BSSN 3200 - Private Study: Bassoon
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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BUSE 2301 - Life Cycle Economics: Personal Financial Planning for Today and Tomorrow
Credits: 3
Students focus on personal life cycle economics as the foundation for personal financial planning in a “hands-on” classroom environment. Typical topics include maximizing one’s living standard, human capital estimation, credit scoring, investments, taxes, personal insurance, retirement tools, and benefits within the Social Security system. Analysis undertaken with spreadsheets and life cycle software. Students must bring a laptop that runs Microsoft Excel to each class. Open to all SMU students. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. For Cox majors/minors in business administration, this course counts as free elective credit only. For minors in business, this course will substitute for FINA 3312 . Students may not receive credit for BUSE 2301 and FINA 3312 .
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BUSE 3300 - Evolution of American Capitalism
Credits: 3
Discusses the evolution of capitalism in the American economy from the Colonial Period to the present. Topics include the evolution of women in the workforce, the economic situation for minorities in America, structural changes and the disappearance of the middle class, the growing income gap between rich and poor, the growth of government, the drift towards socialism, the intense competition among states for jobs and challenges to America’s leadership in the global economy. Prerequisites: ECO 1311 , ECO 1312 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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BUSE 3310 - Markets and Freedom
Credits: 3
Discusses the indicators of economic freedom and the benefits of globalization. Explores how markets raise living standards, including the roles that technology, globalization, public policy, and economic growth play in a functioning market economy. This course can count as free elective credit for Cox majors; however, students cannot receive credit for both BUSE 3310 and STRA/FINA 4355.
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BUSE 3331 - From Prospect to Production to Kilowatts: The Business of Energy
Credits: 3
Provides an in-depth understanding of the petroleum, natural gas, coal, power generation, and alternative fuels market segments, with a focus on structure, key business drivers, and technologies. Explores key business issues facing the industry, including sustainability, globalization, and business and/or government relations. Prerequisite: FINA 3320 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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BUSE 4332 - Energy and Environmental Law
Credits: 3
Examines the legal and regulatory issues applicable to energy as they relate to finance, investment, and the economics of the business. Provides the basic tools of an energy professional to identify and analyze the legal and regulatory issues related to energy and resource development and operation, property acquisition and divestiture, and project valuation and financing. Prerequisites: BUSE 3331 , BL 3335 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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BUSE 4333 - Business Management, Planning, and Analysis in Energy
Credits: 3
Examines analytical, economic, and financial concepts of the modern energy industry as they relate to planning and decision-making in the firm, with particular emphasis on oil and gas and power generation. Topics include capital structure, reserve valuation, royalties, production-sharing agreements, and management of risk and uncertainty. Prerequisite: BUSE 3331 . Reserved for Cox majors.
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BUSE 4334 - Global Energy Markets, Business, and Policy: Spikes, Myths, and Risks
Credits: 3
Examines the interrelationship among the economics of global energy markets, business profitability, and public policy as it relates to the energy business. Topics include the principles of exhaustible resource economics and their impact upon business decision-making, the impact of price shocks on the industry and the overall economy, and the global policy and regulatory environment faced by the industry. Prerequisites: Junior status and permission of BBA Advising Office. Reserved for Cox majors.
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CCPA 2300 - Public Speaking in Context
Credits: 3
Introduces the theory and practice of public speaking, including rhetorical principles, evidence, nonverbal communication, and visual aids. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the B.A. in corporate communication and public affairs, B.A. in public relations and strategic communication, or minor in law and legal reasoning program.
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CCPA 2301 - Special Topics: Communication, International Studies Abroad
Credits: 3
Specific topics for study abroad must be approved by the Division of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs chair.
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CCPA 2302 - Special Topics: Communication, International Studies Abroad
Credits: 3
Specific topics for study abroad must be approved by the Division of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs chair.
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CCPA 2303 - Special Topics: Communication, International Studies Abroad
Credits: 3
Specific topics for study abroad must be approved by the Division of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs chair.
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