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3.00 Credits
Structure and function of various wetland types, including swamps, marshes, fens and bogs. Use of indicator plants to identify wetland types. Laboratory time involves field trips to different wetland types, learning to identify wetland plants and making a wetlands map. Lecture and fieldwork. Prerequisite: BIOL 117. 2 cr.
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Behavior of invertebrate and vertebrate animals from ecological and evolutionary viewpoint. Laboratory exercises explore development of research questions, recording methods, quantitative data analysis in field and laboratory. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 117 and either BIOL 351 or BIOL 355 ( 373), or written consent of instructor. Students who have completed PSYC 327 cannot earn credit for this course.
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3.00 Credits
Biology and diversity of the algae, including cell structure, importance in freshwater and marine communities, and use of algae as models for study of fundamental biological questions. Students become familiar with common freshwater and marine algae. Lecture and laboratory. Field trips, examinations and a project. Prerequisite: BIOL 117.
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Examination of local native and introduced species and families of higher plants. Emphasizes practical aspects of field collection, documentation, plant identification, interpretation of diagnostic characters and classification. Introduction to plant systematics and phylogenetic reconstruction. Hypothesis generation and testing using both morphological and genetic data. Ecology, ethnobotanical and economic uses of plants. Lecture and laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Patterns and processes of evolution and the assembly of terrestrial ecosystems through deep time. Science and hypothesis testing in historical inference. Evolution and adaptation tempo and mode. Ecology of past terrestrial communities. Inferring structure/function in fossil plants and vertebrates, including dinosaurs. Causes of background and mass extinction. Biological evidence for climate change. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 117.
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3.00 Credits
Basic biology of birds, focusing on characteristics affecting their ecological role. Conservation issues involving birds. Six to eight field trips and two field projects emphasizing identification, behavior and ecology. Two of the field trips are on weekends. Prerequisite: BIOL 117.
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Introduction to the immune mechanisms that protect the body from invading microorganisms and disease. Topics include antibody production and function, cell-mediated immunity, hypersensitivity and cytokines and their relation to disease. Prerequisites: one of the following: BIOL (BCHM) 301, 302, BIOL 311, 314.
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Structure and function of major endocrine organs; roles of hormones in regulation of physiological processes, including reproduction, differentiation, growth, metabolism, and ion, mineral and water balance, mechanisms of hormone synthesis and action. Emphasis on basic knowledge derived from mammalian endocrine systems; some consideration of other vertebrates and applied and clinical aspects. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisites: BIOL 331, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Molecular biology laboratory techniques: sterile technique and manipulation of microorganism, preparation of DNA libraries, sub-cloning DNA into vectors, detection of specific DNA and RNA sequences with nucleic acid and immunochemical probes, and sequencing of DNA. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL (BCHM) 301. 2 cr.
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3.00 Credits
Biochemistry laboratory techniques: isolation and purification of macromolecules, characterization of enzymes, chromatography, other methods of analysis. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL (BCHM) 302. 2 cr.
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