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4.00 Credits
Four Credits Spring Semester Evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology, and behavior of freshwater and anadromous fishes. Predator/prey relationships, host/symbiont interactions, roles of fishes as herbivores. Inter-/intraspecific relationships among fish populations. One evening each week, in Boston, plus weekend field trips. (Marine Studies Consortium course. Limited to fourth year students. Apply through Prof. Tyrrell.) Prerequisites: BI 101-102 and two upper-level biology courses.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Not Offered Fall 2008 Role of wetlands in hydrology and landscape ecology. Function of marshes, swamps and bogs in water and nutrient cycles and in biodiversity. Links between wetlands and human activities (agriculture, coastal development, fisheries). Legal framework for protection/ restoration of wetlands. (Marine Studies Consortium course. Limited space. Apply through Prof. Tyrrell.) Prerequisites: One year introductory science (biology, chemistry or physics); two semesters of upper-level science.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Spring Semester A critical study of primary and secondary scientific literature and how that literature is constructed and reviewed for publication. Emphasis is on development of critiquing techniques and the writing skills needed for publication in peer reviewed journals. (SATISFIES CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT) Prerequisites: BI-101-102, BI 202, CH 222.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall Semester Structure and biology of the viruses of eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Emphasis on the interaction between viral genetic systems and the host cell environment and defense systems. (SATISFIES CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT) Prerequisites: BI 101-102, BI 202, BI 211.
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3.00 Credits
Thirty Credits Calendar Year Year-long academic practical rotation in a certified hospital laboratory environment; prepares student to sit for national registry examination as Medical Technologist and/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist. (Administrative Fee: $100).
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3.00 Credits
Three to Fifteen Credits Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters Experience in hospital (research, clinical) or related setting (laboratory, veterinary hospital, dental clinic, medical industry, environmental agency or nonprofit organization). Individually tailored. Consult Medical Science Coordinator prior to pre-registration. Permission of Department required.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Investigation in some field not covered by normally scheduled courses. Before preregistration, the student presents plans to a full-time faculty member who agrees to direct/ evaluate the project. At pre-registration, the student must obtain the signature of this faculty member and that of the Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Opportunity for students to do a research project in a specialized area of Biology under the direction of a member of the Biology faculty. Prerequisite: Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Opportunity for students to do an advanced research project and thesis in a specialized area of Biology under the direction of a member of the Biology faculty. Prerequisite: Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson.
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4.00 Credits
Four Credits Fall Semester The fundamentals of chemistry are covered including: matter and measurement, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and an introduction to chemical kinetics and equilibrium. Three periods of lecture and a three-hour laboratory session each week, or two three hour combined class/laboratory sessions each week (theme-based sections). Theme-based sections fulfill the Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement. See Course Listing on Registrar's web page for more detail on theme-based sections.
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