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4.00 Credits
Identification, classification, and evolution of the vascular plants of Florida. Laboratory exercises will include field trips that provide a chance for students to identify plants in a variety of Florida ecosystems. Prerequisites: BY101, 102.
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4.00 Credits
Morphology, natural history, and evolutionary relationships of the invertebrate phyla with special emphasis on aquatic and marine invertebrates. The laboratory portion includes field trips to local invertebrate habitats, an optional coral reef snorkeling trip, dissections and examination of preserved material, and collection and identification of insects. Prerequisites: BY101, 102, 203, and 204.
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4.00 Credits
The classification, evolution, diversity, structure and function, and behavior and ecology of the vertebrates are compared with particular focus on adaptations of specific members of each of the vertebrate classes to their environmental needs. The laboratory component includes field trips to representative central Florida habitats to observe vertebrates in their natural habitats, as well as a student-chosen independent research project on any aspect of vertebrate biology. Prerequisites: BY101, 102.
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4.00 Credits
This course includes broad coverage of the biology of birds, including topics such as evolution and classification, anatomy and physiology, flight and aerodynamics, and selected aspects of behavior and ecology. Laboratories are spent in the field learning Florida birds and how they cope with their environment. Bird skins may be prepared from salvaged bird carcasses. No prerequisites.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth exploration of the systematics and biology of marine fish, sharks, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Labs will include field trips to local beach habitats and dissections of preserved specimens. Prerequisites: BY101, 102, and 204.
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4.00 Credits
Study of defense systems of mammals and birds, particularly inducible systems leading to antibody formation and study of the components of blood and how they are measured. In the laboratory, students perform assays of blood components and do serological tests, including inducing an immune response in experimental animals. Prerequisites: BY101, 102 and 301.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the synthesis, release, and action of hormones and steroids, interaction between the nervous and endocrine systems and endocrine disorders. Laboratory exercises include the preparation and examination of slides of endocrine glands and the hypothalamus, as well as the investigation of the effects of certain hormones. Prerequisites: BY101, 102.
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4.00 Credits
Topics covered include classic approaches to the study of behavior, the underlying neural and physiological processes of behavior, and the evolution and ecology of behavior. To appreciate the concepts discussed in lecture, during laboratories student groups design experiments to investigate specific aspects of behaviors like aggression in Betta fish, color change in lizards and learning in fish and mammals. Prerequisites: BY101, 102.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth course on cellular structure and function. Focus will be primarily on eukaryotic cells, but prokaryotic examples will also be used to demonstrate historical pathways of discovery, and similarities and divergence. A strong component of molecular biology is included to elucidate experiments designed to better understand cellular components and structural interactions, nuclear control of cell function, synthesis and metabolism of the cell, and cell interactions with other cells and the local environment Prerequisites: BY101, 102.
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4.00 Credits
The study of freshwater systems including lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands. The primary focus of this course is on physical and biotic aspects of these environments and how these factors interact to influence life in fresh water. Conservation issues for Florida's freshwater ecosystems will be highlighted. Prerequisites: BY101, 102 and 204.
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