BIO 450 - Biology Topics

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Biology Undergrad/Grad

Description:

This is an upper-level seminar course exploring in detail an advanced topic in biology such as: biodiversity, pathogenesis, and developmental genetics. Three credits of 300 level Biology (C- or higher) required. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics include: DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS: This course involves reading and discussion of research papers and reviews articles that explore the genes that drive developmental processes in worms, flies and mammals. PATHOGENESIS: This course will acquaint students with the latest work in bacterial pathogenesis. Course topics will be based on the study and review of journal articles. This course directs students towards thinking critically and developing verbal presentation skills when discussing scientific data. Additionally, students work and discuss scientific ideas with other students. Animal Social Systems: This is an upper-level seminar course exploring topics in the social behavior of animals. The course involves reading and discussing books or journal articles on a particular aspect of an animal social system. Topics vary by semester. Recent topics have included cooperation among animals, animal communication, and social foraging theory. At the first seminar meeting, participants choose books from a prepared list as the topic(s) for the seminar. Prerequisites: BIO 335 or PSY 335 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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