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Goal To introduce modern cell biology with an emphasis on the molecular structure, function, and regulation of proteins involved in fundamental metabolic processes including protein transport, cell signaling, cell attachment, and cell proliferation. Content Definition of cell structures, regulation of activities by membranes, derivation of energy from the environment, mechanisms of biosynthesis for growth and repair, transmission of genetic information, and strategies for cell recognition. Taught Fall. . Alternate years. Prerequisites BIO 110, 112, and 203. Credit 4 hours.
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Goal To familiarize the student with the theoretical bases and experimental methods of modern neurobiology, appropriate to studying the structure and function of individual nerve cells and small neuronal systems. Content A practice-oriented introduction to cellular and systems neurobiology. Laboratory exercise and discussion topics will include electrophysiological, histophysiological, and neurochemical techniques, neuronal membrane dynamics, synaptic function and plasticity, sensory coding, sensorimotor coordination, central pattern generation, and network function. Methods of study will include electrophysiological recording from invertebrate and embryonic vertebrate preparations, neurochemical and microsurgical manipulation, neuronal cell culture, histochemistry, computer simulation, and correlational network analysis. Taught Fall. Alternate years. Prerequisites BIO 103 or 110; BIO 203 or PSY 305. Credit 4 hours.
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Goal To familiarize the student with the fundamental principles underlying the functioning of animals, from cellular to organismal levels. Content A detailed survey of the mechanisms of animal physiology, taught primarily from an organ-systems perspective. Topics include membrane dynamics, neuronal and nervous system function, muscle physiology; cardiac function and circulation, respiration, digestion, excretion, endocrinology, and reproduction. Taken together with BIO 215, Functional Human Anatomy, this course fulfills the content of a two semester sequence in Human Anatomy and Physiology at the intermediate to advanced level. This course takes a comparative approach to animal physiology, with a specific focus on physiological mechanisms in humans. Taught Spring. Alternate years. Prerequisites BIO 110, 112; BIO 203 or PSY 305 Credit 4 hours.
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Goal To introduce the student to the processes and structures involved in the ontogeny of animals. Content The development of animals from gametogenesis through fertilization, gastrulation, and organogenesis, including intra-and extracellular regulation and control of developmental mechanisms and structures. A comparison of the developmental processes of protostomes and deuterostomes. Taught Spring Alternate years. Prerequisites BIO 110, 112, and 203. Credit 4 hours.
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Goal To understand the mechanisms and results of evolution. To review historic and current controversies in evolutionary studies. To examine the diversity of approaches, both theoretical and empirical, used in the study of evolution. Content The principles of evolution, genetic variation, population genetics, adaptations, natural selection, population structure, speciation, biogeography, phylogeny, coevolution, and macroevolution. Taught Spring. Alternate years. Prerequisites BIO 110, 112, and 203, or permission of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
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Goal To understand the reasons why many species are endangered, to examine possible solutions, and to consider the ethical and ecological ramifications of species extinctions. To appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of conservation biology by considering issues ranging from the level of the gene to the scale of the entire biosphere. Content Students read, review, and discuss current literature in this speaking-intensive course. Students will conduct both laboratoryand field-based studies. Topics include defining diversity, threats to biodiversity, population genetics of rare species, conservation strategies and nature preserves, and legal and ethical issues. Taught Spring. Alternate years. Prerequisites BIO 110 and 112. Credit 4 hours; S-course; cross-listed ESC 360.
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Goal To provide an in-depth view of the principles of DNA technology and to understand how the techniques of this field are used in forensics, diagnosis of disease, and in analysis of evolutionary relationships among organisms. Content This course will expand student knowledge of the structure and function of DNA in living cells and provide theoretical and practical experience in a variety of techniques including restriction enzyme analysis, gel electrophoresis, construction of recombinant DNA molecules, polymerase chain reaction and nucleic acid and protein blotting; students will also gain experience in the discovery and comparison of genetic structure using the tools of bioinformatics. Taught Spring. Alternate years. Prerequisites BIO 110, 112, and 203. Credit 4 hours.
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Goal To provide the opportunity to explore topics outside those offered elsewhere within the biology curriculum or to explore in greater detail a subject covered by another course. Content An in-depth examination of a special topic within biology. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Taught Offered occasionally. Prerequisites BIO 110, 112, and 203, or permission of instructor. Credit 3 or 4 hours.
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Goal To provide a capstone integrative experience for senior biology majors. Content With faculty guidance, students will work individually to research a focused topic integrating biological concepts and methods with those of another academic discipline. Students will work collaboratively in a small group to organize oral presentations incorporating individual topics into a broader theme, question, or problem. Students will make their presentations at the end of the semester to students and faculty in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Taught Spring. Prerequisites Declared major in biology and the completion of at least 19 semester hours in biology including BIO 110, BIO 112, and BIO 203. Credit 2 hours.
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Goal To enable a student to explore intensively a topic of special interest. To promote original, independent, creative, and critical thinking. To attempt to answer questions of a scientific nature. To provide an opportunity to conduct independent laboratory research and learn new techniques. Content Directed independent work of a scholarly nature. Emphasis on research methods. Taught Upon request of student, with approval of sponsoring faculty. Prerequisites BIO 110, 112, and 203, and permission of department chair. Credit 1-6 hours.
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