BIOL 115. Safety in the Biological, Chemical & Clinical Laboratory
Review of laboratory safety. Summary of government laws and regulatory bodies and their effect on lab policy. Illustrations of proper procedures for laboratory hazards. Topics include: chemicals, infectious microbes, animals, fire, electrical equipment, radiation, glassware and compressed gases. Training in the use of safety equipment and protective clothing and general first aid. Students taking BIOL 115 may not take and receive credit for MDTC 101. One hour per week.

BIOL 399. International Field Studies
Students experience a specific aspect of biological discipline in a foreign country. Pre-tour lectures, post tour discussion and other activities will be required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Fifteen hours of pre-trip experience, at least 50 hours of field activities over a minimum of 10 days and a two-hour post-trip discussion session.

BIOL 415, 416. Research in Biology
Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. BIOL 416 may not be used to satisfy course requirements within the major. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually.

BIOL 418, 419. Biology Seminar
Discussions of timely topics in biology and related fields. Includes instruction in seminar preparation, and requires student presentations, and participation. BIOL 419 may not be used to satisfy course requirements within the major. Prerequisite: At least a junior standing or consent of instructor. One hour per week.

BIOL 420. Readings in Biology
Readings designed to permit in-depth study of selected topic. Students submit written reports of their findings at the end of the semester. Specific topics are indicated on students' transcripts. Prerequisite: Sixteen hours in biology and consent of instructor. One to three credits.

BIOL 450. Internship
Work experience are arranged to provide students with an opportunity to use acquired biological knowledge in a professional way. Prerequisite: Senior standing, biology major and approval of department chair. Two hours of work per week for each credit hour. Pass/fail basis only.

BIOL 490. Special Topics in Biology
Study of a specific area of biological science; topics vary from semester to semester. The course may be taken twice for credit under different subtitles. Prerequisite: Sixteen hours of biology, junior standing and approval of instructor.

BIOL 499. Honors
Independent study in an area of biology leading to an honors thesis. Prerequisite: Approval of department chair.

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