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3.00 Credits
An examination of the complex ecological interactions that structure marine systems. Habitats studied include intertidal, estuary, coral reef, deep sea, salt marsh, and pelagic. Laboratories include work in local marine communities and require occasional weekend trips. Prerequisite(s): Biology 270. Enrollment limited to 12 per laboratory section. [S] [L] [Q] W. Ambrose.
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3.00 Credits
A lecture and seminar examination of the molecular biology of viruses, including viroids and bacteriophages. Topics include viral infection and replication cycles, morphology, oncogenesis, and virus-host interactions. Viruses of epidemiologic and biotechnologic importance are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Enrollment limited to 30. [S] L. Abrahamsen.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the structure and physiology of bacteria, emphasizing adaptations of these organisms to specific environmental niches. Particular attention is given to organisms of medical, ecological, or industrial interest. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Enrollment limited to 25. [S] [L] [Q] Normally offered every year. L. Abrahamsen.
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3.00 Credits
Pharmacology is the study of the actions and effects of drugs within a living organism. It studies all drugs, whether they are illegal, legal, prescription, or over-the-counter. This course places an emphasis on treatment of illness and disease in mammals and presents mechanisms of action, and therapeutic uses and toxicities of important drugs, including medications that affect the peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system, reproductive system, and agents used to treat cancer. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Recommended background: Biology 337 and Chemistry 218. [S] R. Sommer.
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3.00 Credits
Study of terrestrial plants' population dynamics, community patterns, and adaptations to physical and biological environments, with an emphasis on Northern New England. Topics may include alpine and subalpine vegetation of Mount Washington, rare coastal communities, adaptations to selected wetland conditions, plant-animal interactions, reproduction and demography, forest disturbance dynamics, and plant community patterns. Field trip learning is essential; some Saturday field trips are required. Prerequisite(s): one of the following: Biology 101, 124, Environmental Studies 203, 240, or 310. Recommended background: Biology 270. Enrollment limited to 12. [S] [L] S. Kinsman.
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3.00 Credits
A lecture and laboratory exploration of the principles of inheritance. Topics include viral, bacterial, and human genetics, population genetics, the genetics of model organisms, and genomics. Readings include papers from the classic and current primary literature. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Enrollment limited to 16. [L] S. Richards.
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3.00 Credits
A laboratory and lecture introduction to the molecular biology of genes and chromosomes. The course emphasizes current research about gene structure and function, experimental techniques, and eukaryotic genetics. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. [S] [L] Normally offered every year. S. Richards.
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3.00 Credits
Birds are among the most conspicuous animals in the environment, occupying terrestrial and aquatic niches from the tropics to the poles. This course examines the origin and diversification of birds and explores avian morphology, physiology, and behavior in an ecological and evolutionary context. Topics include flight, communication, feeding, migration, and reproduction. The course includes a laboratory and requires three Saturday field trips. Prerequisite(s): Biology 270. Enrollment limited to 12. [S] [L] R. Bavis.
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3.00 Credits
The major physiological processes of animals, including digestion, circulation, respiration, excretion, locomotion, and both neural and hormonal regulation. Examples are drawn from several species and include a consideration of the cellular basis of organ-system function. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Enrollment limited to 12 per laboratory section. [S] [L] [Q] Normally offered every year. R. Bavis.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the biochemistry and physiology of neural tissues. An emphasis is placed on neurotransmitter systems, and on drugs thought to act on these systems. The relationships between the actions of drugs at molecular, cellular, and behavioral levels are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Recommended background: Neuroscience/Psychology 200, 363, or Biology/Neuroscience 308. [S] N. Kleckner.
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