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3.00 Credits
"From so simple a beginning, endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved." Darwin's final words in the Origin of Species are an apt characterization of this course, which focuseson the diversity of life forms (morphology, physiology, genetics) and their respective evolutionary origins and relationships (phylogeny). Using recent findings from such diverse fields as molecular genetics, developmental biology, and paleontology, this course will take a comparative approach as it reviews the evolution and diversity of some of life's major taxa. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Prerequisites: none. Every semester. (4 credits)
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An introduction to the study of ecological and evolutionary theory and processes. The subject of this course is the natural world and the current and past processes that have shaped it. Major ecological and evolutionary patterns are described and proposed underlying mechanisms are investigated through field and laboratory studies. The impact of humans on natural systems is also examined. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Prerequisites: none. Every semester. (4 credits) Upper Level Ecology Courses
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A study of animals in their natural habitats. This course takes an evolutionary approach to the study of animal behavior. Through lectures, field trips, readings and discussions, students are introduced to current ideas and research methods in the field of behavioral ecology. In addition, students will become familiar with many of Minnesota's birds and mammals. Prerequisite: Biology 285 (Ecology). Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Spring semester. (4 credits)
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The study of freshwater organisms and their environments. Students are introduced to the ecology of lakes, streams, and ponds, especially those of Minnesota. Through lectures, field trips and laboratory experiments, students will learn to identify aquatic plants and animals and will study their interactions. Additional topics include water chemistry and environmental pollution of freshwater systems. Prerequisites: Biology 285 (Ecology), Chemistry 112, and Math 155. Three lecture hours and one four-hour laboratory per week. Fall semester. (4 credits)
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A study of the evolution, ecology, geography, and taxonomy of vascular plants. Students learn the principles of plant classification and, through first hand experience the techniques of plant identification, collection, and preservation. Through field trips, students will become familiar with many of the local trees, wildflowers, and ferns. Prerequisite for biology majors: Biology 285 (Ecology); for others: permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Fall semester. (4 credits)
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An exploration of one of the central organizing ideas of modern biology-the theory of evolution. Topics that will be covered include natural and sexual selection, comparative methods, speciation, population and quantitative genetics, molecular evolution, the origin of life, and others. The course will consist of lectures and discussions based on readings from a variety of sources. Three lecture/discussion hours per week. Prerequisites: Biology 270 (Biodiversity & Evolution), Biology 285 (Ecology), 205 (Cell Biology & Genetics II), or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. (4 credits) Upper Level Molecular and Cellular Biology Courses
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3.00 Credits
A study of biological processes at the molecular level with an emphasis on the chemistry of biological molecules, elements of physical biochemistry, the structure of proteins, the mechanisms and kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reactions, and selected topics in intermediary metabolism, including the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Prerequisites: Chemistry 212, Biology 255 (Cell Biology & Genetics Lab), Biology 260 (Genetics) and Biology 265 (Cell Biology) or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Every semester. (4 credits)
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A continuation of Biology/Chemistry 351. A study of biological processes at the molecular level with an emphasis on the metabolism of amino acids, nucleotides, the regulation of biochemical pathways, and topics in molecular biology such as gene replication, the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids, and recent advances in genomics and proteomics. Prerequisites: Biology/Chemistry 351 or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Spring semester. (4 credits).
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An in-depth study of the experimental approaches used to test modern principles of genetics. Using case studies from the primary literature, this course will examine topics such as Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns, epistasis, pleiotropy, identification and mapping of mutations, and the use of molecular biology tools to provide mechanistic insight into biological questions. Prerequisites: Biology 255 (Cell Biology & Genetics Lab), Biology 260 (Genetics) and Biology 265 (Cell Biology) and Chemistry 211. Three lecture hours. Alternate years. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This seminar course will focus on the molecular biology of viruses and subviral entities such as prions and viroids. Topics will include viral infection and replication, morphology, oncogenesis, and virus-host interactions. Viruses of epidemiologic and biotechnological importance, including new and emergent viruses, will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Biology 255 (Cell Biology & Genetics Lab), Biology 260 (Genetics) and Biology 265 (Cell Biology) and Biology 353, or 357 or 358 or permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally. (4 credits)
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