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PMB 2022 - General Botany
(3 cr; Prereq-One semester of college biology; Student Option; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 2022 until 04-SEP-18, BIOL 2822 (inactive, ending 07-SEP-04, starting 07-SEP-99)
Introduction to the biology of plants, algae, and fungi. Structure, growth, development, reproduction, diversity, and aspects of their ecology. Includes laboratory that focuses on structures in photosynthetic organisms and fungi as well as an introduction to physiology.
PMB 3002 - Plant Biology: Function
(2 cr; Prereq-[1002 or 1009 or 2003 or equiv], [CHEM 1011 or one semester chemistry with some organic content]; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 3002 until 04-SEP-18
This course explores a range of plant physiological processes, including how plants make and use food; acquire and use minerals; transport water and nutrients; and regulate growth and development in response to hormones and environmental cues, such as light quality. While this course is paired with the PMB 3005W Plant Function Laboratory, the courses do not need to be taken together or in a specific order.
PMB 3005W - Plant Function Laboratory [WI]
(2 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1009, BIOL 2003, or equiv.; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 3005W until 04-SEP-18, was BIOL 3005 until 05-SEP-00
In this lab course, students will use a variety of biological techniques to study plant structure and anatomy, plant physiology, cell biology, and plant growth. This includes topics related to climate change, plant adaptation, crop domestication, and genetic engineering. Includes hands-on laboratory activities and writing focus. While this course is paired with the PMB3002 lecture course, the courses do not need to be taken together or in a specific order.
PMB 3007W - Plant, Algal, and Fungal Diversity and Adaptation [WI]
(4 cr; Prereq-One semester college biology; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 3007W until 04-SEP-18, was BIOL 3007 until 18-JAN-05
Evolution/Ecology/Diversity of plants, fungi, and algae. Lectures highlight phylogenetic diversity among and within multiple eukaryotic groups as well as adaptations and strategies for survival in varied environments. Includes both hands-on laboratory activities and writing focus.
PMB 3212 - Fungi - A Kingdom of Their Own
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: PMB 5212
No matter how you classify life on Earth, the fungi are in a Kingdom of their own. Latest estimates of the number of fungal species on our planet are between 2.2 and 3.8 million species. The diversity of single-celled and multi-cellular fungi is staggering, the result of divergence within a group of aquatic eukaryotes one billion years ago (? 500 million years). That divergence ultimately gave rise to animals and fungi, but the diversification within the fungal lineages is unrivaled. They can be found in aerobic and anaerobic environments. They are found on every Continent, recycling and reallocating vast amounts of nutrients in every Biome. They cause problems in crops but are also used to make food, with ancient processes such as fermentation and mushroom cultivation. For these reasons, mycology (study of fungi) is increasingly popular among students with interests as diverse as their fungal subjects. With the advent of high-throughput DNA sequencing to sample entire communities, we are seeing fungi in all of these places where they were previously invisible. The fungal role in Earth's most critical processes is, right now, coming into light. It is an exciting time to study Kingdom Fungi. This course uses a format of lecture, discussion, and field trips to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a solid foundation in the fungi, primarily through an environmental lens. Undergraduate and graduate students will learn the basics of fungi in three core sections: 1) Phylogeny, taxonomy, and diagnostics (Who are the fungi?); 2) Morphology and physiology (How do fungi work?); 3) Ecology and Biotechnology (What are fungal implications and applications?). Within each core section, there will be one class period devoted to a discussion of the environment, the role of fungi, and the human dimensions of conservation and management. This discussion will be used by the class to vote for an environmental theme used to frame writing assignments, one per unit. Using this
PMB 3701 - PMB Seminar
(1 cr; Prereq-BIOL 3004/3004H.; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Develop professional oral communication skills through the attendance and evaluation of biological science public seminars, the construction and presentation of a professional public seminar, and the introduction of a student seminar speaker.
PMB 3802 - Field Microbiology at Itasca Biological Research Station
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: PMB 5802
The microbial world is incredibly diverse: there are estimated to be more microbial cells on Earth than stars in the entire universe. Much of our understanding in microbiology derives from studies of pure cultures; organisms that can easily be grown in the lab. However, it is now clear that the vast majority of microorganisms in nearly every environment are not readily grown under laboratory conditions. We must therefore go to them. Field Microbiology will be a three-week intensive course where students will be taught methods of environmental microbiology in both lecture and laboratory format. The goal is to not only quantify who is in a given sample, but also to understand something about the conditions they live in (temperature, nutrient availability, etc.). Ecological data and microbial community structure will be generated using Oxford Nanopore sequencing technology ? a cutting edge method to generate large sequencing datasets in real-time. Analyses will be integrated with an in situ set of field instrumentation that includes an eddy covariance system for quantifying fluxes of methane and carbon dioxide from Lake Itasca and Elk Lake, as well as in-lake measurements of solar radiation, dissolved organic matter, pH, conductivity, temperature, dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll. A series of field trips will be scheduled to locations in and around Itasca State Park including Elk Lake, Arco Lake, Iron Springs Bog and Lake Alice Spring. Students will also develop an independent research project that will apply methods learned during the first 1.5 weeks of the course.
PMB 3812 - Field Mycology
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: PMB 5812
This class focuses on learning about how to study fungi. Students will gain experience identifying mushrooms and other samples collected during course field trips using macromorphological, microscopic, and molecular techniques. In addition, students will isolate fungi from environmental samples and maintain cultures as well as assess fungal community abundance and composition using both traditional (e.g., root tip colonization) and DNA-based methods (e.g., next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and ecological statistics). Course lectures highlight different aspects of fungal diversity (taxonomic, physiological, and ecological) and lab exercises provide hands-on practice. Course writing assignments and presentations emphasize exploring the natural history of fungi as well as critically assessing primary research literature. Permission is required for undergraduates to enroll in the graduate level of this course (PMB 5812); inquire with the instructor.
PMB 4111 - Microbial Physiology and Diversity
(3 cr; Prereq-MicB 3301 required; BioC 3021 or BioC 4331 recommended; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was MICB 4111 until 05-SEP-17, PMB 5111
Structural/functional organization of bacteria/archaea. Energy metabolism utilizing light, inorganic/organic chemicals. Cell morphologies, roles/assembly of surface structures. Growth/survival mechanisms in various extreme environments. Adaptation to changing conditions by development of specialized cells/structures, altering metabolic patterns.
PMB 4121 - Microbial Ecology and Applied Microbiology
(3 cr; Prereq-3301; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was BIOL 4121 until 16-JAN-18, was MICB 4121 until 22-JAN-13
Evolution/structure of microbial communities. Population interaction within ecosystems. Quantitative/habitat ecology. Biogeochemical cycling. Molecular microbial ecology, gene transfer in the environment. Molecular phylogeny of microorganisms. Application of microbes in agriculture. Production of commodity chemicals, drugs, and other high-value products.
PMB 4131 - Prokaryotic Genetics
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: PMB 5131
Genetics is the application of abstractions to understand biological function. Much of our understanding at the molecular level of the natural world is derived from genetic work in model microbial systems like Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Saccharomyces. Prokaryotic Genetics will focus on a molecular understanding of bacteria, with a smattering of archaea and phage genetics, covering both classic (transposons, mutant/suppressors) and modern (sequencing, metagenomics, synthetic biology) genetic approaches.
PMB 4321 - Minnesota Flora
(3 cr; Prereq-One semester college biology; Student Option; offered Fall Even Year)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4321 until 05-SEP-17
Practical skills for identifying plant species/surveying Minnesota vegetation to students of biology, environmental sciences, resource management, horticulture. Integrates botany, ecology, evolution, earth history, climate, global change in context of local plant communities. Labs/Saturday field trips explore Minnesota plants/plant communities.
PMB 4412 - Plant Physiology and Development
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4412 until 05-SEP-17, PMB 5412 (starting 05-SEP-17, was PBIO 5412 until 05-SEP-17)
Plant physiology and development is the study of how plant cells, tissues, and whole organisms grow and function in response to internal and external cues. PMB 4412/5412 covers the classic plant physiology and development processes including plant water relations, mineral nutrition, membrane transport, photosynthesis, respiration, vascular function, metabolism, growth and development, and hormone responses. The physics underlying our understanding of these physiological systems will also be addressed. Other areas of plant science such as plant genetics and biochemistry are covered in other courses and will not be emphasized this course. There are no enforced prerequisites for this course. The following preparation is recommended: PMB 2022 General Botany or PMB 3007W Plant Algal and Fungal Diversity; General Chemistry and Introductory Physics.
PMB 4511 - Flowering Plant Diversity
(3 cr; Prereq-BIOL 1001 or 1009 or 1009H or 2002; Student Option; offered Spring Odd Year)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4511 until 05-SEP-17
Systematics of flowering plants of the world. Ecology, geography, origins, and evolution. Family characteristics. Floral structure, function, evolution. Pollination biology. Methods of phylogenetic reconstruction. Molecular evolution. Taxonomic terms. Methods of collection/identification. Lab.
PMB 4516W - Plant Cell Biology: Writing Intensive [WI]
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Periodic Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4516W until 05-SEP-17, PMB 5516 (inactive, starting 05-SEP-17, was PBIO 5516 until 05-SEP-17)
In this course, we will cover current important research topics in plant cell biology. We will cover many plant-specific topics such as gravitropism, plant cell wall biosynthesis, structure and function, plasmodesmatal connections, signal transduction, tip growth, plant cytokinesis, cell energetics. We will also cover some topics that are important for both plant, fungal, and animal cell biology such as cell polarity, the cytoskeleton, protein sorting, and the secretory system. Since we will be using recent literature as the course text, some important and classic cell biology topics will not be covered. In the field of cell biology, new discoveries are often the result of improvements in technology especially in imaging, so we will cover some recent advances in methodology. This is also a writing class with the goal of helping students become familiar and comfortable with writing in a scientific style. There will be writing instruction and there will be some reading assignments on scientific writing. There are no enforced prerequisites. Introductory courses on plants, genetics, and biochemistry are helpful.
PMB 4601 - Topics in Plant Biochemistry
(3 cr; Prereq-[BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2003], CHEM 2301; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4601 until 05-SEP-17
Biochemical analysis of processes unique to photosynthetic organisms. Photosynthesis and carbon dioxide fixation. Synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, and derivatives. Aromatic compounds such as lignin, other natural products. Functions of natural products.
PMB 4793W - Directed Studies: Writing Intensive [WI]
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 7 credits of 4793W, 4794W, 4993, 4994 counts towards CBS major requirements. ; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 7 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4793W until 05-SEP-17, PMB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20, was PBIO 4794W until 05-SEP-17), BIOC 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20, was BIOC 4794 until 05-SEP-00), COP 4794W (starting 22-JAN-19), MICB 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20), EEB 4793W (starting 20-JAN-15), BIOC 4793W (starting 18-MAY-20, was BIOC 4793 until 05-SEP-00), NSCI 4793W (starting 20-JAN-15, was NSC 4793W until 16-JAN-01), BIOL 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20), BIOL 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), MICB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), NSCI 4794W (starting 20-JAN-15, was NSC 4794W until 16-JAN-01), EEB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), COP 4793W (starting 22-JAN-19), GCD 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), GCD 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20)
Writing Intensive Directed Studies is an individual-study, literature-based investigation in which the student is mentored directly by a faculty member. One main feature of this course is that the student will receive writing instruction and the written output of the course will be revised during the semester. The project needs to be explained in a research/directed studies contract and agreed on by both the student and faculty mentor. The contract must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, how writing instruction will take place, a timeline for when student writing will be handed in and how it will be assessed, methodology to be used by the student, and how assessment of learning will be conducted by the mentor. Additional oversight is established for this course near the end of the semester the written output is submitted to the DUGS for the major. The DUGS is responsible to determine that the writing meets standards set by the CBS Education Policy Committee for quality of writing, appropriate citation of literature, well-constructed figures, tables, and legends (if present), appropriate use and interpretation of statistics (if present), conclusions that are supported by evidence, and well-formatted references. This course is graded S/N and approval of the DUGS is required before a grade of S can be given by the faculty mentor.
PMB 4794W - Directed Research: Writing Intensive [WI]
(3 cr [max 5]; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 7 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4794W until 05-SEP-17, BIOC 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20, was BIOC 4794 until 05-SEP-00), COP 4794W (starting 22-JAN-19), MICB 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20), EEB 4793W (starting 20-JAN-15), BIOC 4793W (starting 18-MAY-20, was BIOC 4793 until 05-SEP-00), NSCI 4793W (starting 20-JAN-15, was NSC 4793W until 16-JAN-01), BIOL 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20), PMB 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20, was PBIO 4793W until 05-SEP-17), BIOL 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), MICB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), NSCI 4794W (starting 20-JAN-15, was NSC 4794W until 16-JAN-01), EEB 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), COP 4793W (starting 22-JAN-19), GCD 4794W (starting 21-JAN-20), GCD 4793W (starting 21-JAN-20)
Writing Intensive Directed Research is an individual-study, laboratory or field research experience in which the student is mentored directly by a faculty member. This course is not for students starting out in research. It is intended for students who already have been working in the research group of the mentor and have developed an independent research project. In this course the student will receive writing instruction through a writing support course (corresponding to 1 credit in addition to the credits of directed research time) that will meet weekly throughout the semester. The written output usually is in the form of a scientific paper describing the results of the student's project. Written output of the course must be revised during the semester and a schedule for writing, assessment, and revision needs to be in place at the beginning of the semester. The project needs to be explained in the campus Directed Research contract and the project and participation in the writing support course agreed on by both the student and faculty mentor. The contract must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, agreement about how writing instruction will take place, confirmation of understanding of the timeline for when student writing will be handed in and how it will be assessed, methodology to be used by the student, and how assessment of learning will be conducted by the mentor. Additional oversight is established for this course - near the end of the semester the written output is submitted to the DUGS for the major. The DUGS is responsible to determine that the writing meets standards set by the CBS Education Policy Committee for quality of writing, appropriate citation of literature, well-constructed figures, tables, and legends (if present), appropriate use and interpretation of statistics (if present), conclusions
PMB 4993 - Directed Studies
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 7 credits of 4793W, 4794W, 4993, 4994 counts towards CBS major requirements.; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 7 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4993 until 05-SEP-17
Directed Studies is an individual-study, literature-based investigation in which the student is mentored directly by a faculty member. The topic for the course needs to be explained in a research/directed studies contract and agreed on by both the student and faculty mentor. The contract must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, methodology to be used, and how the assessment of learning will be conducted.
PMB 4994 - Directed Research
(1 cr [max 7]; Prereq-department consent, instructor consent, no more than 7 credits of 4793, 4794, 4993W, 4994W counts towards CBS major requirements. ; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 7 credits; may be repeated 7 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 4994 until 05-SEP-17
Directed Research is an individual-study, laboratory, or field investigation course. The research topic needs to be agreed on by both the student and the faculty mentor and explained in a research/directed studies contract. The contract must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies (DUGS) for the major before the student is allowed to register. The contract includes a description of learning objectives for the course, methodology to be used, and how the assessment of learning will be conducted.
PMB 5111 - Microbial Physiology and Diversity
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: PMB 4111 (starting 06-SEP-16, was MICB 4111 until 05-SEP-17)
Structural/functional organization of bacteria/archaea. Energy metabolism utilizing light, inorganic/organic chemicals. Cell morphologies, roles/assembly of surface structures. Growth/survival mechanisms in various extreme environments. Adaptation to changing conditions by development of specialized cells/structures, altering metabolic patterns.
PMB 5131 - Prokaryotic Genetics
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: PMB 4131 (starting 21-JAN-20)
Genetics is the application of abstractions to understand biological function. Much of our understanding at the molecular level of the natural world is derived from genetic work in model microbial systems like Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Saccharomyces. Prokaryotic Genetics will focus on a molecular understanding of bacteria, with a smattering of archaea and phage genetics, covering both classic (transposons, mutant/suppressors) and modern (sequencing, metagenomics, synthetic biology) genetic approaches. prereq.: Introductory microbiology course.
PMB 5212 - Fungi - A Kingdom of Their Own
(3 cr; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: PMB 3212
No matter how you classify life on Earth, the fungi are in a Kingdom of their own. Latest estimates of the number of fungal species on our planet are between 2.2 and 3.8 million species. The diversity of single-celled and multi-cellular fungi is staggering, the result of divergence within a group of aquatic eukaryotes one billion years ago (? 500 million years). That divergence ultimately gave rise to animals and fungi, but the diversification within the fungal lineages is unrivaled. They can be found in aerobic and anaerobic environments. They are found on every Continent, recycling and reallocating vast amounts of nutrients in every Biome. They cause problems in crops but are also used to make food, with ancient processes such as fermentation and mushroom cultivation. For these reasons, mycology (study of fungi) is increasingly popular among students with interests as diverse as their fungal subjects. With the advent of high-throughput DNA sequencing to sample entire communities, we are seeing fungi in all of these places where they were previously invisible. The fungal role in Earth's most critical processes is, right now, coming into light. It is an exciting time to study Kingdom Fungi. This course uses a format of lecture, discussion, and field trips to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a solid foundation in the fungi, primarily through an environmental lens. Undergraduate and graduate students will learn the basics of fungi in three core sections: 1) Phylogeny, taxonomy, and diagnostics (Who are the fungi?); 2) Morphology and physiology (How do fungi work?); 3) Ecology and Biotechnology (What are fungal implications and applications?). Within each core section, there will be one class period devoted to a discussion of the environment, the role of fungi, and the human dimensions of conservation and management. This discussion will be used by the class to vote for an environmental theme used to frame writing assignments, one per unit. Using this
PMB 5412 - Plant Physiology and Development
(3 cr; Student Option; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 5412 until 05-SEP-17, PMB 4412 (starting 05-SEP-17, was PBIO 4412 until 05-SEP-17)
Plant physiology and development is the study of how plant cells, tissues and whole organisms grow and function in response to internal and external cues. PMB 4412/5412 covers the classic plant physiology and development processes including plant water relations, mineral nutrition, membrane transport, photosynthesis, respiration, vascular function, metabolism, growth and development, and hormone responses. The physics underlying our understanding of these physiological systems will also be addressed. Other areas of plant science such as plant genetics and biochemistry are covered in other courses and will not be emphasized this course. There are no enforced prerequisites for this course. The following preparation is recommended: PMB 2022 General Botany or PMB 3007W Plant Algal and Fungal Diversity; General Chemistry and Introductory Physics.
PMB 5601 - Topics in Plant Biochemistry
(3 cr; Prereq-[BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2003], CHEM 2301; Student Option; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PBIO 5601 until 05-SEP-17
Biochemical analysis of processes unique to photosynthetic organisms. Photosynthesis and carbon dioxide fixation. Synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, and derivatives. Aromatic compounds such as lignin, other natural products. Functions of natural products.
PMB 5802 - Field Microbiology at Itasca Biological Research Station
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Summer)
Equivalent courses: PMB 3802
The microbial world is incredibly diverse: there are estimated to be more microbial cells on Earth than stars in the entire universe. Much of our understanding in microbiology derives from studies of pure cultures; organisms that can easily be grown in the lab. However, it is now clear that the vast majority of microorganisms in nearly every environment are not readily grown under laboratory conditions. We must, therefore, go to them. Field Microbiology will be a three-week intensive course where students will be taught methods of environmental microbiology in both lecture and laboratory format. The goal is to not only quantify who is in a given sample but also to understand something about the conditions they live in (temperature, nutrient availability, etc.). Ecological data and microbial community structure will be generated using Oxford Nanopore sequencing technology - a cutting edge method to generate large sequencing datasets in real-time. Analyses will be integrated with an in situ set of field instrumentation that includes an eddy covariance system for quantifying fluxes of methane and carbon dioxide from Lake Itasca and Elk Lake, as well as in-lake measurements of solar radiation, dissolved organic matter, pH, conductivity, temperature, dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll. A series of field trips will be scheduled to locations in and around Itasca State Park including Elk Lake, Arco Lake, Iron Springs Bog and Lake Alice Spring. Students will also develop an independent research project that will apply methods learned during the first 1.5 weeks of the course.
PMB 5812 - Field Mycology
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: PMB 3812
This class focuses on learning about how to study fungi. Students will gain experience identifying mushrooms and other samples collected during course field trips using macromorphological, microscopic, and molecular techniques. In addition, students will isolate fungi from environmental samples and maintain cultures as well as assess fungal community abundance and composition using both traditional (e.g., root tip colonization) and DNA-based methods (e.g., next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and ecological statistics). Course lectures highlight different aspects of fungal diversity (taxonomic, physiological, and ecological) and lab exercises provide hands-on practice. Course writing assignments and presentations emphasize exploring the natural history of fungi as well as critically assessing primary research literature. Permission is required for undergraduates to enroll in the graduate-level of this course (PMB 5812); inquire with the instructor.
PMB 8081 - Succeeding in Graduate School: Skills, Ethics, and Beyond
(3 cr; Prereq-Plant and Microbial Biology grad student or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8081 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8081 until 06-SEP-05
What to expect and developing skills for succeeding in graduate school. Research ethics training. Reading/evaluating primary literature. Oral presentations. Exploring career options.
PMB 8123 - Research Ethics in the Plant and Environmental Sciences
(.5 cr; Prereq-Grad student in [applied plant sciences or plant pathology or plant biological sciences or soil science]; S-N or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8123 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8123 until 06-SEP-05
History/values relating to research/scholarship. Social responsibility/reporting misconduct. Authorship plagiarism. Peer review. Copyright/intellectual property. Conflicts of interest. Research data management. Fiscal responsibility/management. Environmental health/safety. Research involving humans/animals. Mentorship presentations by faculty and invited speakers. Meets first seven weeks of spring semester.
PMB 8333 - FTE: Master's
(1 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8333 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8333 until 06-SEP-05
FTE: Master's
PMB 8444 - FTE: Doctoral
(1 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; 6 academic progress units; 6 financial aid progress units)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8444 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8444 until 06-SEP-05
(No description)
PMB 8666 - Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits
(1 cr [max 6]; Prereq-Doctoral student who has not passed prelim oral; no required consent for 1st/2nd registrations, up to 12 combined cr; dept consent for 3rd/4th registrations, up to 24 combined cr; doctoral student admitted before summer 2007 may register up to four times, up to 60 combined cr; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8666 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8666 until 06-SEP-05
Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits
PMB 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1 cr [max 18]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 50 credits; may be repeated 10 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8777 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8777 until 06-SEP-05
Thesis Credits: Master's
PMB 8888 - Thesis Credit: Doctoral
(1 cr [max 24]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr required; No Grade Associated; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 100 credits; may be repeated 10 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8888 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8888 until 06-SEP-05
Thesis credit: Doctoral.
PMB 8900 - Seminar
(1 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8900 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8900 until 06-SEP-05
Current scientific research.
PMB 8901 - Preparation of Research Proposals
(2 cr; Prereq-Plant biological sciences PhD student; S-N only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8901 until 16-JAN-18
Grant writing process. Strategies and ethical standards for research proposal preparation/review. Students prepare an original proposal and critique work of others.
PMB 8910 - Journal Club
(1 cr; S-N or Audit; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8910 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8910 until 06-SEP-05
Critical evaluation of selected current literature.
PMB 8993 - Directed Studies
(1 cr [max 5]; Prereq-PBio grad student, instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 15 credits; may be repeated 15 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8993 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8993 until 06-SEP-05
Directed Studies
PMB 8994 - Research
(1 cr [max 5]; Prereq-PBio grad student, instr consent; Student Option; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 10 times)
Equivalent courses: was PBS 8994 until 16-JAN-18, was PBIO 8994 until 06-SEP-05
Independent research determined by student's interests, in consultation with faculty mentor.

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