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4.00 Credits
4 hours A two-course introduction to fundamental biological principles as exhibited by microbes, plants, and animals. Designed as an introduction to the biology major; required for the biology major and minor. A student may take BIO 152 without having had BIO 151. Lectures and laboratory. No prerequisite. (NWL)
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4.00 Credits
4 hours A variety of seminars for first-year students offered each January term.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours A study of the theory and practical use of the compound light microscope and digital image processing. This course requires learning researchquality optical microscopes, analog and digital cameras, computers, and software. Lectures and laboratory will examine compound brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, differential interference contrast, flourescence microscopy and scanning laser confocal microscopy as well as video microscopy, image processing and analysis. Training will be provided on the instrumentation relative to the above techniques.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours This seminar introduces the chemistry, physics, and biology of radioisotope use in research and in diagnostics. Laboratory safety, monitoring, and waste disposal will be included. This course does not fulfill the lab science requirement. Usually offered alternate years. Prerequisites: BIO 152, or CHEM 152 or CHEM 201, or PHYS 152.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours An examination of the proximate and ultimate causes of behavior in animals. Topics include the development, control mechanisms, evolution, and ecology of behavior. In addition to lectures, this course includes films and behavioral studies of animals. Prerequisites: BIO 151, 152.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours A basic introduction to the study of microorganisms and the principles of immunology and virology. Laboratory includes the study of basic cell processes and the identification and culturing of typical forms. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 151, 152; or BIO 115, 116.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours A field study of taxonomy and ecology of local species of flowering plants. Family recognition characteristics and plant identification using technical keys are emphasized. Meets the first half of fall semester or the second half of spring semester. Prerequisites: BIO 151, 152.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours An introduction to the ecology, evolution, and natural history of the flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest and Galapagos Islands, and the customs and culture of Ecuador. The class will spend time in Quito, the Amazon rainforest, and the Galapagos archipelago. Offered on an irregular basis. Prerequisite: BIO 151 and consent of instructor. (Intcl)
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2.00 Credits
2 hours An introduction to the biology and diversity of birds. Structure, function, classification, behavior, ecology, and techniques for studying birds are covered. Laboratory emphasizes field identification of local species. Two lectures and two laboratory/field trips per week. Meets the second half of spring semester. Prerequisites: BIO 151, 152.
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