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4.00 Credits
4 cr. 6 hrs. Introduction to Plant Biology is a course designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge of basic plant biology. The emphasis will be on the unique growth form, physiology, reproduction and diversity of Plant Kingdom members. The course will begin with an examination of anatomy and morphology including the process of reproduction, continues with a consideration of plants in a natural or ecological setting, and concludes with a segment on plant evolution and diversity. The second half of the course will concentrate on physiology and molecular biology of plants. Consideration will be given to the importance of plants in environmental studies and the biotech industry. Laboratory focuses on the development of skills in handling plant materials, including using them as experimental organisms. Although I consider this an introductory course I do assume some prior knowledge of basic biological principles. The format will be a combination of lecture and lab with an emphasis on laboratory during class time. Prerequisites: BIOL1800 and BIOL1900
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. Bioethics explores the clash between modern biology and human values. Students will have the opportunity to develop ethical guidelines and be prepared to think in a critical fashion about biologically precipitated problems. Ethical theories, genetic engineering and cloning are some of the topics to be discussed. The course uses lectures, discussions, and case study analyses. Prerequisite: One semester of General Biology or Life Science or Anatomy and Physiology or permission of Instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. 6 hr. This course provides students with a thorough introduction into the biology of vertebrate animals. Lecture topics include anatomy, physiology, ecology and evolution of classes of vertebrates. Laboratories emphasize the mastery of skills needed to collect and identify vertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL 1900 or permission of Instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. 6 hr. Offered in the fall semester for day students. The structure, nutrition, and growth of bacteria is examined in this course as well as characterization of representative bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa. Their genetic and metabolic peculiarities, immunological techniques, and the immune response in man is studied. Laboratory work includes aseptic technique, isolation and cultivation of microbes, staining techniques and diagnostic metabolic reactions. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry and BIOL 2800 or permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. The course covers chemical integration of physiological processes by hormones and related agents. Discussions include structure and function of vertebrate and other animal endocrine systems, neuroendocrine relationships, and other topics of current interest. Prerequisites: BIOL 1200/1300, or BIOL 1800/1900 and one year of Chemistry, or permission of Instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. 6 hr. Offered every other year. The course offers studies of restriction enzymes, plasmids, gene cloning, recombinant DNA, DNA sequencing, oncogenes, and other topics of current interest. Laboratory work includes restriction enzyme digests and mapping, gene cloning, bacterial transformation, blue/white color selection, minipreps, PCR, blotting techniques and introduction to bioinformatics. Every other year. Prerequisites: BIOL 2800.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. The course is an introduction to the principles and processes governing the evolution of living organisms. Emphasis is placed on the ways by which various other biological disciplines relate to evolutionary studies. A survey of paleontological evidence is given to demonstrate how evolutionary principles have affected life. Prerequisites: BIOL 1900, 2300, and 2800 or permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. A survey is conducted of neural activity and the neural bases of behavior as illustrated by simpler invertebrate and vertebrate nervous systems. Topics covered in the class include structure and function of neurons, neurodevelopment, cellular basis of behavior (sensory and motor systems), neuropharmacology and neural plasticity. The class is facilitated by lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 1200/1300, or BIOL 1800/1900 and one year of Chemistry, or permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every other spring semester for day students. The course consists of a survey of immune response, antibody formation and function, immunosuppression, blood group antigens and antibody-antigen reactions. The principles of complement activity, hypersensitivity and autoallergic reactions are discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 2800, BIOL 3250, or permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. 3 hr. The course examines the methods for teaching modern science, includes a 25 hour pre-practicum, and is a prerequisite for student teaching. Topics include methods for teaching scientific inquiry, bioethical decision-making, and critical thinking as well as research on alternative assessment, classroom management and technology in the classroom. Students who plan to student teach should see Teacher Preparation Programs (Undergraduate) for additional requirements. Prerequisites: BIOL 1800/1900 and permission of Instructor. 134 College Catalog
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