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3.00 Credits
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease, injuries, and health within populations. This course examines the frequencies and types of illnesses and injuries within various groups and the multiple factors that influence their distribution. Students consider infectious, chronic, emerging, and reemerging diseases of historical and current importance. Models and preventions are discussed. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Enrollment limited to 30. [S] K. Palin.
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The immune system is studied as an example of the body's chemical communication networks and as one mechanism for memory. Topics include production of an immune response, immune surveillance in the maintenance of health, the effects of psychological and environmental factors on the immune system and on health, and the effects of immune dysfunctions (autoimmune diseases and immune deficiencies including AIDS). The course emphasizes the human immune system but briefly covers comparative immunology. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Enrollment limited to 30. [S] [L] Normally offered every year. P. Baker.
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Students, in consultation with a faculty advisor, individually design and plan a course of study or research not offered in the curriculum. Course work includes a reflective component, evaluation, and completion of an agreed-upon product. Sponsorship by a faculty member in the program/department, a course prospectus, and permission of the chair are required. Students may register for no more than one independent study per semester. Normally offered every semester. Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Offered at irregular intervals by a faculty member in an area of contemporary interest.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar uses fundamentals of biogeography, plant ecology, conservation biology, and the study of place to examine historical ecology and current conditions of selected North American terrestrial ecoregions. Students investigate natural community patterns and their causes, historical natural history, current research on community dynamics and species interactions, roles of fire and invasive species, old-growth remnants, human-caused changes, and restoration approaches. Global and regional conservation priorities are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Biology 270 or Environmental Studies 203 or 310. Enrollment limited to 12. S. Kinsman.
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3.00 Credits
This course considers current topics in cell biology by examining how our knowledge has progressed from a hypothesis to current work. For example, the fluid mosaic model of membranes was hypothesized several decades ago. Students examine the progress of our knowledge, culminating with our current understanding of the importance of lipid rafts for cell signaling. Other topics may include nuclear transport regulation; the cytoskeleton, signaling, and motion; the multiple roles of GTP binding proteins; structure, function and X-ray crystallography; and visualizing cell components. The seminar features reading of the primary literature and student-designed projects and presentations. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. N. Kleckner.
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3.00 Credits
A study of organismal and cellular functions important in the life of green plants. Topics include mineral nutrition, water relations, metabolism, and regulatory processes. Prerequisite(s): Biology 242. Enrollment limited to 20. [S] [L] [Q] R. Thomas.
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3.00 Credits
Permission of the department and the thesis advisor are required. Students register for Biology 457 in the fall semester and/or for Biology 458 in the winter semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both Biology 457 and 458. Instructor permission is required. [W3] Normally offered every year. Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Permission of the department and the thesis advisor are required. Students register for Biology 457 in the fall semester and/or for Biology 458 in the winter semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both Biology 457 and 458. Instructor permission is required. [W3] Normally offered every year. Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Permission of the department and the thesis advisor are required. Students register for Biology 458 in the winter semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both Biology 457 and 458. Instructor permission is required. [W3] Normally offered every year. Staff.
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