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(F-O) Structure and function, evolution, and life histories of major invertebrate phyla. Prerequisite: Four semesters of college-level biology or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for BIO 401. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. (4 cr. hr.) Frequency code F = offered in fall; O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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(O) An examination of the principles and breadth of vertebrate functional morphology. Emphasis on the linkage of structure and function from the comparative and phylogenetic perspectives. Students may not receive credit for both BIO 402 and 502. Prerequisite: Four semesters of biology or permission of the instructor. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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(M-C) Selected case studies in conservation biology, including conservation of species and genetic diversity, endangered species reintroductions, and the application of geographic information systems and computer models to the discipline. Not open to students with credit for BIO 405. Oral presentation, discussions and investigative laboratories/field trips. Prerequisites: One year of introductory biology. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code M = offered in summer; C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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An overview of insect biology including behavior, ecology, systematics, physiology, morphology and the economic/medical impact of insects on human societies. Not open to students with credit for BIO 408. Prerequisites: A minimum of four semesters of biology courses or permission of the instructor. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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(M) Examination of biological diversity and ecology in terrestrial and aquatic communities of New York. The course is taught during August at Cortland's Outdoor Education Center in Adirondack State Park. Daily and evening classes include field trips, laboratories and lectures. Students are assessed a fee for room and board. Students will be expected to lead one planned activity and discussion for graduate credit. Prerequisites: BIO 110 and 111, or 201 and 202. Not open to students with credit for BIO 307 or 310. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code M = offered in summer Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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Aquatic biology covering thermal, physical, chemical attributes of fresh water and their effect on composition of an aquatic ecosystem. Prerequisites: BIO 110 and 111 or 201 and 202; CHE 222. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code F = offered in fall Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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Functions of mammalian organ systems, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: A course in cell biology or equivalent or permission of instructor. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.) Frequency code F = offered in fall Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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(O) Advanced investigations of current areas of debate within modern evolutionary biology. Hypotheses addressed range from levels of selection to evolutionary medicine, with additional topics suggested by students. Includes critical evaluations of readings from the current literature (primary, secondary and popular). Primarily in a seminar format. Prerequisite: At least four semesters of biology courses or permission of the instructor. Fulfills: PRES. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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(F-C) Modern genetic and molecular biological techniques applied to a study of genes, their structure, function, mutagenesis, and regulation. Prerequisites: BIO 312, CHE 301. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. (4 cr. hr.) Frequency code F = offered in fall; C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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3.00 Credits
(O) Analysis of the mechanisms and patterns of biological evolution. Includes consideration of the historical development of ideas, the integration of examples from across the biological sciences and an emphasis on the modern understanding of evolutionary processes. Not open to students with credit for BIO 422 or BIO 516. Prerequisites: Four semesters of biology including a course in genetics. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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