BI 443 - Chronobiology

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. BI 231; BI 251; one 300-level BI course - The student concentrates on the temporal dimension of the rhythmic patterns observed throughout the living world. She is introduced to several theories detailing the biological basis of rhythmic patterns, and she explores and evaluates these theories. She analyzes selected research studies of human rhythmic patterns, their manipulations, and the interpretation of data that support these changes, incorporating insights gained from gene mutants that affect rhythmic events. She views videos that focus on gene chronomutants as well as conducting Internet searches on topics for presentation to her peers.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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