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1.00 Credits
This seminar will address the current and historical practice of biology as an experimental science. We will examine how our current understanding of several areas of biology has developed and what the criteria for scientific knowledge and practice are now. This course will meet for one hour of weekly discussion. Successful completion of the course will require presentation of a portfolio documenting the student's progress in meeting the departmental learning goals. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Directed study in biology with the student conducting a project under supervision of an instructor. BIOL 0299 does not substitute for a course in the three departmental distribution groupings (A,B,C) . A total of 6 credits of BIOL 0299 and BIOL 0399 may be applied toward the biology major.
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4.00 Credits
A study of medically important microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. The course attempts to correlate the mechanisms of pathogenicity and virulence with disease. Prerequisite: BIOL 0223.
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4.00 Credits
A study of terrestrial plant associations emphasizing those of New England. Topics include the description and sampling of vegetation, herbarium and collecting techniques and recognition of common genera in the field and keying to species in the lab. Field trips required. Prerequisite: BIOL 0211.
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4.00 Credits
A field-oriented study of the flora of the southern New England region offered during the summer session. Considerable time will be spent outdoors learning to recognize the characteristic species of each habitat using field guides. Indoor work will include practice in keying plants to species using technical manuals. Collecting techniques, specimen preparation, and discussion of the region's plant communities will also be included. Prerequisite: BIOL 0211(or equivalent) , or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
The identification, classification, evolution, ecology, and physiology of mammals with emphasis on New England species. Laboratory work will include an introduction to the common techniques used in mammalogy, experimentation, a taxonomic survey of the class, and identification of the skins and skulls of the local fauna. Prerequisites: BIOL 0128 and two BIOL-labeled courses at the intermediate (0200) level.
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4.00 Credits
Explores the nature of antigens and the immunological response. The immune response will be considered in relation to infectious disease, transplantations, allergies, and cancer. The laboratory includes basic serological techniques for separation of serum proteins. Prerequisites: 12 credits of intermediate-level Biology from Course Groups B & C.
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4.00 Credits
Consideration of research frontiers in biological fine structure will include practice in the basic techniques of the transmission electron microscope and will focus on analysis of the capabilities and limitations of the instrument. Prerequisite: BIOL 0205 or BIOL 0210.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth study of the major characteristics of global ecosystems and how they change through time. We will explore past and current changes in ecosystem structure, function, and diversity in order to understand and predict how they likely will change in the future. Topics include: climate change, human and natural disturbances, biogeochemical cycles, and ecosystem management. Prerequisite: BIOL 0201 or BIOL 0202.
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4.00 Credits
This course will emphasize the adaptive value and evolutionary importance of animal behavior. We will explore the basic question: Why do animals have the particular behaviors that they have Topics include: Habitat selection, dispersal, foraging, aggression, mating, reproduction, social organization, altruism, cooperation, and communication. In addition to reading from the text, students will critically read and discuss journal articles. Labs will involve indepth studies of animal behavior and independently designed student projects. Prerequisites: BIOL 0128 and either BIOL 0201 or BIOL 0230, or permission of instructor.
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