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0.50 Credits
Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment. 0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
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1.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to current views of the contents, structure, and evolution of the astronomical universe outside our solar system. Topics to be considered include cosmology, stellar evolution, the discovery of neutron stars, the formation of galaxies, the "discovery" of our own galaxy, and the search for black holes. Occasional viewing sessions and other observational exercises will be assigned. Enrollment limited. Offered in alternate years. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
This introductory course will focus on building a conceptual and mathematical understanding of Earth's nearest astronomical neighbors: the Sun, planets, asteroids, comets, and other objects that make up our solar system. Topics range from the more familiar astronomical phenomena such as the occurrence of seasons, solar and lunar eclipses, and the motions of the planets in the night sky, to the most recent discoveries made by means of planetary space probes, and to the development of our modern understanding of the origin and evolution of the solar system itself. Occasional outdoor observing sessions will be offered, weather permitting. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
A lecture course to examine the structure and function of microorganisms as well as a survey of the variety of microorganisms that shape our world. Topics include disease-producing microbes, microbes necessary for food production, microbial ecology, microorganisms that are useful for research, and an introduction to the usefulness of biotechnology to our society. Not creditable to the biology major. 1.00 units, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Microbes have shaped human culture since the beginning of time. Most consider these microscopic organisms either as a source of great human suffering, as witnessed by their role in spreading devastating plagues, or as a destructive agent in the degradation of precious cultural works. Many, however, overlook the positive contribution microbes have made to human culture, including their role in the making of wine, bread and cheese and in the restoration of important artwork. This course will examine many aspects of microbial interactions with humans. The ability of microbes to cause disease will be studied with a particular emphasis on the "black death," while microbial metabolism will be explored in food microbiology and in its dual role as both destroyer and restorer of art. The city of Florence and region of Tuscany will provide plenty of opportunities for the application of these scientific processes. Trips to wine estates, artisan workshops, and cheese producers will allow us to observe (and enjoy!) the applications of the scientific principles and concepts we discuss in the classroom. Science will never taste so good again. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to plant biology, with a special emphasis on how plants are used by people around the world. We will examine how plants are constructed, how they grow, how they respond to the environment, and how they have adapted to a variety of habitats. As we cover the fundamentals of botany, we will see the biological reasons why plants are good for making paper, medicine, cloth, dyes, construction materials and food. Not creditable to the biology major. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
Green plants are far more complex and compelling than is generally thought. This course will probe a variety of interesting topics about the lives of plants, including their development, physiology, evolution, reproductive behavior, and interactions with animals and other plants. The implications of the spread of certain plants to alien habitats will also be considered. Not creditable to the biology major. 1.00 units, Lecture
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0.00 Credits
Winters in Connecticut are cold and snowy, yet life persists in this stark environment. We will explore a variety of amazing strategies by which animals and plants meet winter's challenges. In addition to lectures and discussions, the course has an integrated laboratory component. Lab activities at Trinity's Field Station and other outdoor sites will provide firsthand experience with winter ecology. The only prerequisites are a sense of curiosity for the natural world, warm winter clothing, and the ability to understand basic quantitative material. Not creditable to the biology major. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
This discussion-based course will examine the philosophical and ethical issues at the intersection of science and religion in both the past and present. Are science and religion compatible How have science and religion influenced each other What do science and religion offer to contemporary debates, such as the teaching of intelligent design and research on embryonic stem cells We will read works by important historical figures (Charles Darwin, William James) and contemporary thinkers. The focus will be on biology and neuroscience and their interaction with Western religions, but we will also discuss issues that relate to the physical sciences and Asian religions. Not creditable to the biology major. 1.00 units, Seminar
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1.00 Credits
All species have been distributed to certain environments on Earth, some survived, others did not. This course will study the historical and recent dispersal mechanisms as well as environmental pressures that allow for plants and animal distribution patterns. Evolutionary mechanisms leading to adaptation and recent alien invasions into susceptible environments will be emphasized. Grades will be based upon several exams, short papers, a term paper, and classroom discussions. Not creditable to the biology major. 1.00 units, Lecture
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