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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Spring Semester Preparation, viewing, and photography of ultrathin sections of biological materials. Preparation involves fixing, embedding, sectioning, and staining. Prerequisite: BI 101-102.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Alternate Years: Spring 2010, 2012 Study of the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer and its effect at the tissue, organ and organismic levels. Symptoms, stages and treatment options, ongoing research studies, insurance issues, and the impact of the sequencing of the human genome will be discussed. Prerequisite: BI 101-102.
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4.00 Credits
Four Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Mechanisms of evolutionary change. Classical and molecular approaches to evolutionary analysis will be introduced and primary literature will be used to illustrate current examples. Problem-based learning will be used in the laboratory. Three hours of laboratory per week. (CORE) Prerequisite: BI 101-102.
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4.00 Credits
Four Credits Spring Semester The endocrine system plays an integrative and regulatory role in the organism. Therefore endocrinology can be discussed in relation to complex biology and behavior. The role of hormones in a variety of topics, including reproductive biology, stress, and diabetes will be discussed. Three hours of laboratory per week. (FUNCTIONAL ORGANISMIC) Prerequisite: BI 101-102.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall Semester Historical, developmental, immediate, and ultimate determinants of animal behavior. Evolutionary theories of behavior illuminate animal tactics for survival, sociality, and reproduction. Topics include foraging, habitat selection, predator avoidance, migration, communication, learning, competition, aggression, deception, affiliation, courtship, mating, and parental care. (FUNCTIONAL ORGANISMIC, SATISFIES CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT) Prerequisite: BI 101-102.
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4.00 Credits
Four Credits Spring Semester Cells of the immune system and the nature and molecular biology involved in the synthesis of antibodies are discussed. Focus is also placed on immunological disorders. Three hours of laboratory per week. (FUNCTIONAL ORGANISMIC, SATISFIES CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT) Prerequisite: BI 101-102.
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4.00 Credits
Four Credits Fall Semester The nervous system is our liaison with the world. Tissues, organs, and molecules of the nervous system are identified. Brain anatomy, the action potential, neurons and neurotransmitters are discussed. Brain mechanisms underlying learning and memory, reproduction and addiction are examined. Conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia are discussed. Three hours of laboratory per week. (FUNCTIONAL ORGANISMIC) Prerequisite: BI 101-102. Capstone required for neuroscience majors.
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4.00 Credits
Four Credits Fall Semester Microscopic study of tissues and organs of vertebrates, especially of humans. Two hours of laboratory per week. (STRUCTURAL ORGANISMIC) Prerequisite: BI 101-102.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Spring Semester Explores physiological adaptations that allow organisms to survive various challenges to homeostasis in harsh environments. The role of physiological parameters such as size, metabolism, and conductance in ecology. Students will present, discuss, and critically evaluate data from a variety of sources. (FUNCTIONAL ORGANISMIC) Prerequisite: BI 101-102 and two upper-level biology courses.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Spring Semester Biology and natural history of cetaceans, emphasizing whales and dolphins of the western North Atlantic. Evolution, anatomy, behavior, field identification, the history of whaling and contemporary conservation problems. One evening each week, in Boston, plus weekend field trips. (Marine Studies Consortium course. Limited space. Apply through Prof. Tyrrell.) Prerequisite: BI 101-102 and two upper-level biology courses.
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