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4.00 Credits
Weekly lecture, laboratory, and pool work at Drew followed by intensive week in the field during spring recess at a site in the Caribbean. Snorkeling-based observations of ecological relationships among reef fish and invertebrates. Also includes the ecology of reefs, sea grass beds, rocky shore, and mangrove habitats. (Extra costs borne by the student are transportation and room and board at off-campus site.) Fulfills laboratory requirement for major. Enrollment limit: 12. Prerequisite: BIOL 7 and BIOL 9. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years.
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4.00 Credits
Weekly class/laboratory session followed by intensive two-week, field portion conducted late in May at the marine laboratories at Woods Hole, Massachusetts, and at the Isles of Shoals, Maine. Collection and study of marine organisms in a variety of habitats, including experience with field collecting methods and techniques of ecological evaluation. (Extra costs borne by the student are transportation and room and board at off-campus site.). Fulfills laboratory requirement for major. Enrollment limit: 12. Prerequisite: BIOL 7 and BIOL 9. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of physical, chemical, and especially biological components of freshwater ecosystems. Considers lotic (moving water) systems, but emphasizes lentic (standing water) ecosystems. Laboratory concentrates on field and follow-up techniques for collecting and evaluating ecological information. Field work is centered on ponds within the campus arboretum, with field trips to other local freshwater habitats included. Fulfills laboratory requirement for major. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 7 and BIOL 9. Offered fall semester annually or biannually.
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4.00 Credits
Parasites cause many diseases in humans, farm animals and pets. Some of them, such as malaria, are among the world's most deadly diseases, and are of enormous social and economic as well as medical significance. This course examines the biology of protozoan, worm and arthropod pathogens. It places emphasis on the diseases they cause and on the scientific challenges involved in their control. Students participate in class discussion ofselected parasites, and also report individually on a variety of parasitological topics. Counts toward the organismal sub area requirement for the biology major. Prerequisite: BIOL 9. Offered spring semester.
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2.00 Credits
In-depth investigation of selected topics in biology. Topics vary; see course listings for each semester. Discussions, analysis of primary scientific literature, student presentations, and written research papers. Course may be repeated for credit as topics change. Meets: Two hours class. Prerequisite: Varies with topic of seminar. Offering to be determined.
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2.00 Credits
Reports and discussions on selected topics in biology. Each student participates in weekly discussions and makes one formal presentation orally on a specific subject investigated in depth through the current literature. Course may be repeated. Meets: Two hours class. Prerequisite: BIOL 7, 9, and 22, or permission of instructor. Offering to be determined.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Topics that enrich the regular biology curriculum are offered as opportunities arise. Number of credits and prerequisites vary with course topic. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Course may be repeated. Offering to be determined.
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2.00 Credits
An in-depth study through literature research and written literature review on a topic in biology selected by individual students in conjunction with a faculty member, who will supervise the research. A 35-minute weekly research seminar meeting is required, where students present work in progress and receive logistical guidance. Course may be repeated. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. Offered every semester.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity for upper-level students to design and execute an independent project in biology, including laboratory or field research, under the supervision of biology, neurosciences, or RISE faculty. A one hour weekly research seminar meeting is required, where students present work in progress and receive logistical guidance. Interested students should meet with a faculty member to plan the project and establish the amount of credit before registration. Students normally enroll for two credits, especially when beginning a new project. Students conducting honors research in biology should register for this course at the four-credit level rather than registering for HON 109 and 110. Two semesters of BIOL 196 satisfy one laboratory course requirement toward the major. Amount of credit established at time of registration. May be repeated for credit but at most eight credits of BIOL 195 and 16 may be counted toward requirements for the biology major. Signature of instructor required for registration. Signature of instructor required for registration. Prerequisite: BIOL 7, 9, and 22, and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. Offered every semester.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the biological basis for the mental processes by which we think, perceive, learn, and remember. General topics include anatomical organization of brain function, how cells in the brain communicate with each other, and the interplay between nature versus nurture in neural development. Does not meet requirements for major or minor in biology. Meets: Four hours class. Offered annually.
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