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Biology

Biology | Courses

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that in courses having both lecture and lab components, students take the lecture and laboratory courses concurrently. Students who enroll in a lab class only must show prior credit for the lecture component.
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BIOL 100 BIOLOGY SEMINAR 1 credit hour; The course will provide training in the presentation and discussion of current biological problems, time management, study skills, preparation for standardized testing (orientation for GRE, MCAT and PCAT testing). Invited guests will speak on trends in biological and biomedical sciences, and the requirements for graduate and professional schools. The course is designed for freshmen and sophomore students and offered each semester.

 

BIOL 105 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (Non-Science Majors) 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 1013, General Biology I] Broad biological principles for non-science majors: scientific method; biological molecules, cell structure and function; genetics and evolution. The course will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer of each year.

 

BIOL 105L GENERAL BIOLOGY I LABORATORY (Non-Science Majors) 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 1011, General Biology I Lab] Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology I for non-science majors. Students must enroll simultaneously in 105 lecture or show prior credit for it.

 

BIOL 106 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (Non-Science Majors) 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 1023, General Biology II] Broad biological principles for non-science majors: evolution and biological diversity. Topics may vary with an emphasis on the plant kingdom and the human organ systems. The course will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer of each year.

 

BIOL 106L GENERAL BIOLOGY II LABORATORY (Non-Science Majors) 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 1021, General Biology II Lab] Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology II for non-science majors. Students must enroll simultaneously in BIOL 106 lecture or show prior credit for it.

 

BIOL 124 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (Science Majors) 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 1033, General Biology I (Science Majors)] Scientific method; general concepts and principles of biological molecules, cell structure and function; cell cycle, tissues, respiration, photosynthesis and a survey of four kingdoms of life, including Monera, Protista, and Fungi; introduction to genetics. The

course concludes with an emphasis on the basic principles of genetics. The course will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer of each year.

 

BIOL 124L GENERAL BIOLOGY I LABORATORY (Science Majors) 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 1031, General Biology I Lab (Science Majors)] Laboratory activities are coordinated with the lecture series. Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology I for 193 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES science majors. Students must enroll simultaneously in 124 lecture or show prior credit for it.

 

BIOL 125 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (Science Majors) 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 1043, General Biology II (Science Majors)] General concepts and principles of ecology, evolution, and biological diversity. This course offers a comparative study of the Plantae and Animalia. The course concludes with the study of the mammalian organ systems (introduction to anatomy and physiology). The course will be offered in the fall, spring, and summer of each year.

 

BIOL 125L GENERAL BIOLOGY II LABORATORY (Science Majors) 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 1041, General Biology II Lab (Science Majors)] Laboratory designed to supplement General Biology II for science majors. Students must enroll simultaneously in BIOL 125 lecture or show prior credit for it.

 

BIOL 202 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARENESS 3 credit hours This course is designed to provide students in all majors an introduction to environmental science. Alternatively, this course fulfills a basic laboratory science requirement for all majors. Topics to be covered include natural resources, conservation and management, pollution, global environmental problems, environmental law and policies, the living environment and applications of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology towards solving environmental problems. (Prerequisite: None). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 202L ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARENESS LABORATORY 1 credit hour This laboratory is designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts taught in BIOL 202. Laboratory exercises include basic experiments in Environmental Science and one or two related field trips. (Prerequisite: BIOL 202 or concurrent registration in BIOL 202).

 

BIOL 204 BOTANY 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 2313, Botany I] This course includes a study of Classification, structure, and function of plants. The lecture series covers representative life forms including bacteria, algae, slime molds, fungi, liverworts, and seedless and seed-bearing vascular plants (classification, structure and function of plants). (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). The course will be offered in the fall of each year.

 

BIOL 204L BOTANY LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 2311, Botany I Lab] Laboratory designed to supplement General Botany I. Students are encouraged to collect specimens belonging to Monera, Fungi, and Plantae kingdoms and observe the morphological, anatomical and reproductive features. (Prerequisite: BIOL 124L). This course is offered in the fall of each year.

 

BIOL 205 ZOOLOGY 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 2603, Introduction to Zoology] This course is designed to provide an in-depth investigation into the diversity of animal life from protozoans to chordates on classification, structure and function of animals. This is in respect to morphology, physiology, phylogeny, taxonomy and ecology. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). The course will be offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 205L ZOOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 2601, Introduction to Zoology Lab] Laboratory designed to supplement Introduction to Zoology. This course provides hands-on activities involving diverse animal life forms from protozoans to chordates in correlation with the lecture series. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L).

 

BIOL 216 MORPHOLOGY OF VASCULAR PLANTS 3 credit hours This course is a study of morphological, physiological, and taxonomical relationships of the higher cryptograms and the angiosperms. Details of growth, development, life history, and evolutionary relationship of representative forms are covered. (Prerequisite: BIOL 124). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 216L MORPHOLOGY OF VASCULAR PLANTS LABORATORY 1 credit hour This is a laboratory course on cryptograms and the angiosperms to complement the lecture series. (Prerequisite: BIOL 124L).

 

BIOL 217 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (Science Majors) 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 2123, General Microbiology (Science Majors)] General concepts of microbiology including microbe structure and function, genetics, metabolism & diversity, hostmicrobe interactions, pathogens and immunology. This course also includes; characterization of non-bacteria microorganisms; the isolation, cultivation, physiology, and control of bacteria. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 217L GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY (Science Majors) 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 2121, General Microbiology Lab (Science Majors)] Laboratory designed to supplement General Microbiology for science majors via a hands-on approach to the basic understanding of microorganisms, in particular their safe handling, cultivation, and identification. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 220 PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 3 credit hours (Nursing/Allied Health Majors) [LCCN: CBIO 2113, Microbiology for Nursing & Allied Health] This course is an in-depth study of principles of microbiology and microbial diversity with emphasis on health and disease; pathogenic micro-organisms including bacteria, chlamydia, rickettsia, mycoplasmas, fungi, viral agents, and prions, and their interactions with the host. The host defense system will be discussed in detail. (Prerequisite: BIOL 217). Offered in the fall of each year.

 

BIOL 220L PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour (Nursing/Allied Health Majors) [LCCN: CBIO 2111, Microbiology Lab for Nursing/Allied Health] Laboratory exercises designed to supplement Microbiology for Nursing & Allied Health focusing on isolation, characterization and identification of microorganisms, the demonstration of

some virulence factors, and on immunological techniques applicable to disease diagnosis. (Prerequisite: BIOL 217L). Offered in the fall of each year.

 

BIOL 221 IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY 3 credit hours This course is a study of cellular and humoral mechanisms of immunity, nature of antigen-antibody 195 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES interactions, biosynthesis of antibodies, hyper-sensitivities, and basic concepts of immunological disorders. (Prerequisite: BIOL 217). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 221L IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory exercises involving antigen-antibody reactions and cellular immunity techniques are coordinated with basic principles in the lecture. (Prerequisite: BIOL 217L). Offered every other year. This course is designed to acquaint students with phylogenetical and anatomical changes in selected vertebrate animals. The study of the animal organ systems and their related organs will be detailed by dissection and an overview of their developmental processes. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 231 DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 2233] This course is designed to acquaint students with phylogenetical and anatomical changes in selected vertebrate animals. The study of the animal organ systems and their related organs will be detailed by dissection and an overview of their developmental processes. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 231L DEVELOPMENTAL ANATOMY LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 2231] The laboratory sessions will permit students to extend experiences gained during the formal lecture periods via hands-on dissection activities and observations. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 270 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 3 credit hours This course includes a study of the comparative developmental processes in vertebrate embryos with special emphasis on the frog and chick. Studies in the frog begin with cleavage and continue through the tadpole stage, and in the chick from cleavage through the ninety-sixth hour of incubation. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). Offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 270L DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour This course includes a study of patterns of cleavage of both frog and chick eggs. The process of early development in frog and chick embryos will be made by studying microscopic slides of serial sections (both transverse and sagittal) of frog and chick embryos. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L). Offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 273 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 2213, Human Anatomy & Physiology I] This course is a study of human structures and functions of cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. (Prerequisites: BIOL 106 and 106L, or BIOL 125 and 125L). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 273L HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 2211, Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab] Laboratory designed to supplement

Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Laboratory exercises include histological and macroscopic anatomy with emphasis on functional aspects of cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and are carried out along with comprehensive dissection. This course is to be taken in conjunction with Biology 273. (Prerequisite: BIOL 106L or 125L). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 274 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 2223, Human Anatomy & Physiology II] This course is a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I and focuses on endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems; and homeostasis. (Prerequisite: BIOL 273). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 274L HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 2221, Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab] Laboratory designed to supplement Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Laboratory exercises include histological and macroscopic anatomy, with emphasis on functional aspects of systems. Laboratory exercises include animal dissection. (Prerequisite: BIOL 273L). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 279 INTRODUCTION TO MARINE SCIENCE 3 credit hours This course is an introduction to physical, chemical, geological and biological processes in the oceans and coastal environments and their interactions. Interrelationship of man and the marine BIOL 301 environment is included. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125).

 

BIOL 279L INTRODUCTION TO MARINE SCIENCE LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory activities will cover water analysis for physicochemical factors; phytoplankton and zooplankton identification and morphological studies; and interrelationships between abiotic and biotic factors in the marine ecosystems. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L).

 

BIOL 301 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 3 credit hours This is a study of physiological processes with emphasis on the human organ systems and how they relate to the functions of other animal systems in maintaining homeostasis. The course will focus on body fluid compartments, membrane potentials, action potentials, acid-base physiology, renal, endocrine, reproductive, respiratory and cardiovascular physiology. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 301L ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 3633] This course supplements and reinforces lecture concepts and provides handson experience in the study and analysis of physiological processes. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 302 GENETICS 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 3523, Genetics (UPPER LEVEL)] This course covers topics on Mendelian, evolutionary, and molecular genetics; cellular division; gene mapping; DNA structure; recombinant DNA techniques; control of gene expression and quantitative and population genetics. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124, BIOL 125, and CHEM 111). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 302L GENETICS LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 3521, Genetics Lab (UPPER LEVEL)] Laboratory exercises will reinforce and supplement materials learned in the lecture, and will include DNA fingerprinting, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for DNA and RNA, fly cross, and other exercises in genetics. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L, 125L and CHEM 111L). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 304 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 3 credit hours This course is an introduction to the systematic study of the reactions of living organisms to chemicals and chemical modulation of physiological functions, especially in disease states and pharmaco-dynamics at the molecular and macromolecular levels. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125; CHEM 111 and 112). Offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 304L INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory activities involve the simulation of chemical reactions and their physiological functions in living organisms. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L; CHEM 111L and 112L). Offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 306 BIOCHEMISTRY I 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 3403, Biochemistry I (UPPER LEVEL)] This course is a study of biochemical principles, structure and function of biological macromolecules in the living cell, enzymology, metabolism, energy, and biosynthetic processes. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125, and CHEM 241). Offered in the fall of each year.

 

BIOL 306L BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 3401, Biochemistry I Lab (UPPER LEVEL)] Laboratory designed to supplement Biochemistry I. Laboratory activities emphasize reactions of organic compounds, energy, and biosynthetic processes. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L; CHEM 241L). Offered in the fall of each year.

 

BIOL 310 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS 3 credit hours This course is an introduction to bioinformatics. Topics include an overview, the emergence and building database infrastructure for bioinformatics, gene structure, computational techniques for sequence analysis, transcription and translation processes, protein structure prediction, and the application of bioinformatics to solving biological and environmental problems. (Prerequisites: CISP 164 and BIOL 302 and BIOL302L)

 

BIOL 310L INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 310. Laboratory reinforce bioinformatics concepts via software and laboratory exercises. (Prerequisites: CISP 164 and BIOL 302 and BIOL302L) BIOL 314 SYSTEMATIC BOTANY 3 credit hours This course includes the identification and classification of vascular plants with special emphasis on the angiosperms. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). Offered once every other year.

 

BIOL 314L SYSTEMATIC BOTANY LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory exercises include the identification and classification of vascular plants with special emphasis on angiosperms, collection of plant samples through field trips, and preparation of herbarium. (Prerequisite: BIOL 124L). Offered once every other year.

 

BIOL 315 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 3 credit hours This is a study of the basic principles of plant physiology with emphasis on higher plants. Topics covered include growth and development, mineral nutrition, transport, water relations and metabolism. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and CHEM 241). Offered once every other year.

 

BIOL 315L PLANT PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour This course provides laboratory activities on physiological reactions in plant tissues: plant stress, growth and development, and mineral nutrition. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L; CHEM 241L). Offered once every other year.

 

BIOL 324 CELL BIOLOGY 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 4143, Cell Biology (UPPER LEVEL)] This is the study of the structure, function and organization of cells including, the membrane, organelles, and macromolecules found in cells of plants, animals and bacteria; and cell signaling. In addition, the course integrates the use of metric measurements, biological solutions and instrumentation in the study of cell biology. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). Offered in the fall and spring of each year.

 

BIOL 324L CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CBIO 4141, Cell Biology Lab (UPPER LEVEL)] Laboratory designed to supplement Cell Biology. The course supplements and reinforces lecture concepts and provides hands-on experience in analysis of cellular activities. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L). Offered in the fall and spring of each year. BIOL 325 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 4533] This course is a study of the mechanism and regulation of DNA, RNA, and protein biosynthesis in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Basic principles of recombinant DNA technology and applications in biomedical fields are discussed. (Prerequisites: BIOL 217 and BIOL 324). Offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 325L MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory exercises are coordinated with lectures, and provide hands-on experience in modern molecular biology techniques. (Prerequisites: BIOL 217L and 324L). Offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 332 PRINCIPLES OF MYCOLOGY 3 credit hours This is a general study of the classification, structure, function and ecology of fungi. The roles of fungi in medicine and in the pathology of plants are emphasized. (Prerequisite: BIOL 124). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 332L PRINCIPLES OF MYCOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory exercises involve the identification, classification, cultures, and relationships between fungi and biogeochemical cycles (Prerequisite: BIOL 124L). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 341 PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY 3 credit hours [LCCN: CECO 4123, Principles of Ecology (UPPER LEVEL)] This course is a study of the concepts of ecosystems, populations, biogeochemical cycles, biogeography, communities of organisms, overpopulation and pollution problems. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124, 125 and MATH 250). Offered in the fall of each year.

 

BIOL 341L PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour [LCCN: CECO 4121, Principles of Ecology Lab (UPPER LEVEL)] Principles of general ecology including the concepts of ecosystems, populations, biogeochemical cycles, biogeography, communities of organisms, overpopulation and pollution problems are studied. Exercises include field trips to study local flora and fauna and their relationships to the environment. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and 125L). Offered in the fall of each year.

 

BIOL 342 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 3 credit hours Students will investigate the basic elements of environmental biotechnology (EB) and discover career opportunities in the biotechnology industries. Students will demonstrate a mastery of terminology, basic understanding of bioremediation, remedies for environmental pollution, research methodologies, the role of genetics in environmental science, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and bacterial culture as well as descriptions of gene expression, gene manipulation, DNA cloning and applications in genetics, environmental science, and industry. Students will evaluate the impact of environmental biotechnology on human society, agriculture and the global environment (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 & 124L, BIOL 125 & 125L, five credits of inorganic chemistry.) Offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 342L ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB 1 credit hour Laboratory exercises will reinforce the interdisciplinary concepts that are covered in the lecture series (gel electrophoresis, extraction of DNA, comparison of DNA in samples collected from different environmental conditions, application of mathematical, chemical and physics principles and formulae to solve environmental problems). All lab activities are mandatory and will be graded. No make ups for lab activities and tests. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 & 124L, BIOL 125 & 125L, five credits of inorganic chemistry.) Offered in the spring of each year.

 

BIOL 370 PRINCIPLES OF PARASITOLOGY 3 credit hours [LCCN: CBIO 3623] This is the study of important protozoans, helminthes, arthropods and cyclostomes which parasitize man, domestic animals and wildlife. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 370L PRINCIPLES OF PARASITOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory activities focus on identification, collection, and preservation of protozoans, helminths, arthropods, and cyclostomes which parasitize animals and humans. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124L and BIOL 125L). Offered every other year.

 

BIOL 404 MARINE ECOLOGY (LUMCON) 3 credit hours (graduate or undergraduate) This course includes a study of relationships of marine and estuarine organisms to environmental factors, interactions among organisms, ecological processes of energy and materials flow, and the field studies of communities and ecosystems of the Louisiana coastal zone. Offered summer only for five weeks at a Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) Coastal Laboratory. (Prerequisites: General Biology, Invertebrate or Vertebrate Zoology, Introductory Chemistry and permission of instructor).

 

BIOL 405 COASTAL MARINE GEOLOGY (LUMCON) 4 credit hours (graduate or undergraduate) This course includes geomorphologic features of estuarine, coastal and continental shelf environments; erosional, depositional and geochemical processes; and field and laboratory methods. (Prerequisites: Physical and historical geology, chemistry or minerology).

 

BIOL 407 MARINE INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY 4 credit hours (undergraduate) This course includes a general study of the classification, structure, function and ecology of marine and estuarine invertebrates, emphasizing those of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. (Prerequisites: BIOL 124 and 125) The graduate and undergraduate courses are also offered at LUMCON.

 

BIOL 408 MARINE VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (LUMCON) 4 credit hours (graduate and undergraduate) This course is a general study of the marine chordates with particular emphasis on the fishes, including classification, structure, function and ecology. (Prerequisite: Sixteen semester hours of Zoology).

 

BIOL 409 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN MARINE SCIENCE (LUMCON) 4 credit hours This course includes directed undergraduate research and study at a coastal laboratory of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium. (By arrangement.)

 

BIOL 410 ADVANCES IN ECOLOGY 3 credit hours This is the study of the concepts of pollution, recycling, population growth and its demands on renewable and non-renewable resources, food resources, alternative sources of energy and cost-effective procedures in energy conservation through classroom instruction. (Prerequisite: BIOL 341). Offered once a year.

 

BIOL 410L ADVANCES IN ECOLOGY LABORATORY 1 credit hour Laboratory activities reinforce and impact the lecture series through field trips and special surveys. (Prerequisite: BIOL 341L).

 

BIOL 494-495 SENIOR SEMINAR 2 credit hours (each) This course involves presentation and discussion of current biological problems and research interests, independent library research, workshops on manuscript writing and proposal/grant writing, instrumentation in laboratories, and use of animals in research. Students are required to give oral and written critiques and summaries of scientific papers. The course is open to Biology and Biology Education majors. Offered once a year - 494 in the Fall Semester, and 495 in the Spring Semester.

 

BIOL 496 SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE 0 credit hours All majors are required to pass a comprehensive examination. Students must register for the course IN THE SEMESTER PRIOR TO THE ONE IN WHICH THEY PLAN TO GRADUATE. The course will only be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. All majors are required to pass a comprehensive examination. Students must register for the course IN THE SEMESTER PRIOR TO THE ONE IN WHICH THEY PLAN TO GRADUATE. The course will only be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.