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5.00 Credits
The basic principles of classical mendelian genetics will be discussed. Topics such as sex linkage, multiple alleles, epistasis, quantitative inheritance, chromosome mapping, chi square analysis of data, and chromosomal aberrations will be investigated in detail. This course has a strong emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory. Prerequisite: LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
A course on the mechanisms of the human immune response. Topics include cells and tissues of the immune system; antigens, antibodies and their interactions; structure and genetic basis of antibody variability; antibody-mediated and cellmediated immune responses; histocompatibility; hypersensitivity and other immune disorders. Prerequisites: LAN110 or consent of instructor. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 1, 4, or 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the biology of bacteria and viruses. Emphasis is placed on structure, physiology, genetics, growth, control and diversity of microorganisms. Standard laboratory procedures for microbiology are practiced. Laboratory (LAN411L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to the etiology, epidemiology, and immunology of microbes and their relationship to infectious diseases. Laboratory (LAN412L). Credit cannot be received for both LAN412 and LAN220. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAN411, or consent of instructor. 3 or 5 quarter hours
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3.00 Credits
This is a course designed to teach students the essentials of modern molecular genetics. Students learn the molecular basis of heredity including the mechanisms by which DNA is replicated, transcribed and influences phenotypes. Students investigate the techniques involved in recombinant DNA technology. They explore ways in which techniques such as polymerase chain reactions genetic engineering and DNA fingerprinting are used in modern society. Students are expected to be able to assess the values and risks inherent in such methods. They will gain practice and experience through active participation in laboratory exercises employing these techniques. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): LAN110. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 163 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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3.00 Credits
This field course introduces students to the organisms, natural history, and ecological phenomena in and around coral reefs. The biology and ecology of coral reefs are discussed during preliminary class meetings in the Chicago area. The course then moves to a tropical research center for a one week stay near the Belize coral reef. Students snorkel along the reef and visit nearby ecosystems, including mangrove swamps, sea grass beds, and beaches. Students also travel inland to study Mayan ruins and tropical forest ecosystems. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of general education. Prerequisite(s): General Biology, basic swimming skills, good health. 5 quarter hours or 3 semester hours
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5.00 Credits
This is a field-oriented introduction to grasslands, emphasizing tall grass prairie and ecological processes found at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Special attention will be given to soils, plant ecology, herbivorous mammals and insects, pre-historical development of grassland ecosystems, and prairie restoration. Students will conduct field studies and become familiar with important prairie species during weekly trips to Chicago area prairies. Prerequisite(s): A course in general biology. Counts towards fulfillment of the general education requirement for Physical and Life Sciences. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course covers the theory of biological evolution, the central paradigm of modern biology. Topics include the origin, history, and classification of living organisms, genetic variation, genetic drift, natural selection, speciation, and application of evolutionary principles to agriculture and human health. Modern methods for testing microevolutionary hypotheses will be examined. Prerequisite(s): A course in general biology and a course in genetics. Serves as a biology elective for undergraduate students majoring in Biology. For elementary education majors, it will count towards fulfillment of a concentration in Biology or Science. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course introduces the main biological molecules. Chemical structure and biological function of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids will be studied. Enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, and regulation will be explored. In addition biochemical pathways of fermentation and aerobic metabolism will be discussed. Model cell structures will include biological membranes. Laboratory (LAN425L). Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology; LAN250 and LAN251 General Chemistry I and II; LAN 358 Survey of Organic Chemistry or LAN 362 Organic Chemistry I. 5 quarter hours
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5.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of LAN425 Biochemistry I. Metabolism is the main focus of this course. Topics included are lipid metabolism, photosynthesis, gluconeogenesis, nitrogen metabolism (catabolic and anabolic pathways of amino acids and proteins), hormones, and the regulation and integration of metabolism. Laboratory (LAN426L). Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology; LAN250 and LAN251 General Chemistry I and II; LAN358 Survey of Organic Chemistry or LAN362 Organic Chemistry I; LAN425/425L Biochemistry I. 5 quarter hours
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