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3.00 Credits
This advanced study of gymnosperms and angio-sperms emphasizes morphology, biochemistry, and physiology, including the structure, function, and development of conifers, monocots, and dicots.The course relates biochemistry and physiology of plant processes to contemporary topics in genetic engineering of plants.Three lectures, one lab.(Prerequisites: BI 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the environmental health and safety aspects associated with use of and exposure to biologicals, chemicals, and radiation, examining the risks, hazards, and environmental impact associated with hazardous materials.The course reviews methods to minimize risk and environmental pollution; federal and state regulations associated with hazardous materials; conducting safety audits and inspections in the lab context; and proper methods of hazardous material disposal.Two lectures, one lab.(Prerequisites: CH 11-12) Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students investigate the breadth of chemical compounds used by organisms for feeding, reproduction, defense, and communication and place these in an appropriate ecological and evolutionary context.In the laboratory, students gain experience in field and laboratory methods necessary for understanding chemically-mediated interactions among plants, animals, and their environments.Three lectures, one lab.(Prerequisites: BI 170-171-172, CH 211, 212) Four credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the rapidly-growing science of aquaculture or fish farming.Using a comprehensive approach, the course includes discussions of the following topics: historical development, culture and rearing techniques, diseases, regulations, and permitting and marketing of aquatic plants and animals.Course format: seminar in which students read, analyze, and present scientific and technical papers from the primary literature.In the laboratory, students are responsible for the set-up, operation, and maintenance of small-scale aquaculture production systems for growing tilapia.This course satisfies the capstone requirement for biology majors and can be used as an elective for the marine science minor.Three lectures, one lab.(Prerequisites: BI 170, BI 172 or permission of the instructor) Four credits.
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3.00 Credits
Students study the complex ecological relationships found in coral reef ecosystems.Topics include discussions of reef development, coral symbiosis and growth, reef trophic dynamics, ecology and behavior of coral reef fish and invertebrates, and effects of natural and human disturbance on coral reef communities.Course format: seminar in which students read, analyze, and present scientific research papers from the primary literature.This course satisfies the capstone requirement for biology majors and can be used as an elective for the marine science minor.(Prerequisites: BI 170, BI 172 or permission of the instructor) Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar covers the molecular and cellular events that underlie complex human diseases.Students learn to critically analyze and interpret primary literature on the molecular aspects of such diseases as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and AIDS.Students summarize and present selected articles at each meeting and use these acquired skills to investigate a particular topic of their choice in the form of a grant proposal for their final project.(Prerequisites: BI 170, 171, and 172, CH 211-212, and one additional upper-level course in the molecular/cellular block.Permission of the instructor is also required) Three credits.
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This course examines the role of prokaryotes in disease, with an emphasis on the genetics and physiology of disease mechanisms.Topics include aspects of the human immune response, host-parasite relationships, and the epidemiology and evolution of infectious disease.(Prerequisite: BI 352) Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar examines the processes that generate ecological patterns in North Atlantic coastal ecosystems with a focus on the ecology of salt marshes, tidal rivers, sandy beaches, and rocky shores, and the human impact on these systems.The course centers on student-led discussions of readings from scientific literature and satisfies the biology capstone requirement.(Prerequisites: BI 170, 171, and 172, CH 11-12, one additional course from Block 2 or permission of the instructor) Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course requires a research thesis involving laboratory investigation.Seniors and qualified juniors obtain the consent of the professor supervising their research interest area prior to registering for this program.Past topics include aquatic ecology, bacterial ecology and physiology, biochemistry, cell-wall biosynthesis, evolution of marine invertebrates, genetic regulation of animal development, mammalian physiology, plant biostimulants, plant/insect ecology, population and disease dynamics of shellfish, and signal transduction/gene regulations.Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Available for junior- and senior-level biology majors in good academic standing.Internships are available, subject to individual arrangement, for students interested in allied health, environmental science, marine science, medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, and emergency medicine.Students provide their own transportation and must discuss their internships with the department chair and obtain consent of the supervising professor prior to registering for this course.Credit by arrangement.
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