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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in modern biology covering the following topics: evolution and the diversification of life, including principles of taxonomy and diversity of form; function and structure of plants including transport, nutrition, sensory systems, reproduction, and defense; function and structure of animals including nutrition, digestion, gas exchange, circulation, excretion, chemical and electrical signals, reproduction, and the immune system; ecology, including behavior, population ecology, species interactions, community ecology, and ecosystems. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the concepts and principles of modern biological thought with coverage of the following topics: the chemical basis of life including atoms, molecules, organic macromolecules, and cellular structure and function; cell division, including mitosis and meiosis; the fundamentals of Mendelian genetics, gene structure and expression, and current research in the field of genetics; developmental biology and cellular differentiation; evolutionary patterns and processes. Prerequisite: Bi-101. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in ecology. A study of the interactions of organisms with each other and with their abiotic environment. Topics include environmental factors, population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem energetics. Emphasis is on illustration of basic principles using the local marine ecosystem. Prerequisite: Bi-102. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of animal biology in the marine environment. Physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of marine unicellular and multicellular animals will be presented. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on the diversity and habitats of marine animals in the Gulf of Maine region. Prerequisite: Bi-102. Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
The evolution and ecology of animal behavior is explored in detail. The evolution and diversity, as well as the ecological consequences, of behavior will be studied. Topics include the genetics and physiology of behavior, perceptual systems, integration and storage of information, ecology of reproduction, feeding behavior, habitat selection and migration, and social behavior. Prerequisite: Bi-102. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the taxonomic, physiological, chemical, and ecological aspects of marine photosynthesizers. Topics covered include: marine plant environments, physiological ecology, the influence of anthropogenic effects on marine photosynthesizers, as well as an examination of microalgae, seaweeds, salt marsh plants, and sea grasses. Laboratory emphasis is on a survey of marine flora and habitats found in the Gulf of Maine. Prerequisite: Bi-102. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
Physiology examines the processes of cells, tissues, and organ systems. This course is designed to allow an understanding of how physiological processes relate to how organisms function in their environment. We will utilize three primary approaches: (1) structure/function studies examining how the morphology of a system relates to function, (2) comparative discussions contrasting the mechanisms by which marine plants and animals are adapted to life in the marine environment, and (3) evolutionary comparisons of how different organ systems have evolved within and throughout marine taxa. Prerequisite: Bi-102. Rec. 3, Lab 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in the biology of fishes. Topics include: anatomy and physiology, ecology, evolution and behavior of fishes, classification of fishes, and the conservation and management of fish and fisheries. Prerequisites: Bi-210 or 220. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an overview of the fundamental structure and function of biomolecules and organelles of the plant and animal cell. Cell structure and function topics include membrane phenomena, cytoskeleton, gene expression (replication, transcription, translation), protein sorting and function, secretory pathways, signal transduction, and cell cycle. Additional areas include energy production and utilization, cellular biosynthesis, and control of cellular activities. Prerequisites: Bi-102 and Ch-310. Rec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to genetics from the molecular to the population level. The course covers concepts of classical Mendelian genetics, prokaryote genetics, maintenance of variability, gene interactions, and modern genomics. Genetics in ecological and evolutionary settings will be emphasized. Modern genetic techniques and technologies will be described as well. Prerequisites: Bi-102 and Ch-310. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.
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