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4.00 Credits
A continuation of BioChem 600. Group and individual meetings are held to evaluate the progress of individual student research projects. Emphasis is placed on data analysis and interpretation, and on modes of presentation of research findings. Students complete a written thesis and oral defense before a board of biochemistry faculty. Credit: Four semester hours. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biochemistry 600. Intended for Biochemistry majors, seniors only.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the fundamental nature of plants, their importance to environmental health, and their impact on the development of society through forestry and agriculture. The basic structure and function of plants is considered in the context of their diversity in the plant kingdom. Genetic engineering of crop plants and plant disease are discussed in relation to their impacts on the environment and on human society.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the basic biology of the algae and their role in ecosystems and interrelationships with humans. Local algal flora in area streams and lakes are sampled during field trips and investigated in the laboratory. Topics include ecology, physiology, cellular biology, and taxonomic diversity of the algae, and the effects of algae on the environment and human society. One laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of interactions between organisms and their physical and biological environment, including aspects of behavior and evolution. The laboratory emphasizes field methods for investigating populations, communities, and ecosystems in this region. One laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the medical and societal consequences of the disorders collectively known as cancer. Topics addressed include the series of events by which a cell can escape its normal constraints and take on cancerous properties, the advantages and limitations of current treatments, the reasons numerous headline-generating breakthroughs have yet to translate into a cure, and the relative role of scientific, emotional, and economic considerations in influencing decisions about screening, treatment, medical coverage, and research funding. One laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary introduction to the science and social impact of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes. Topics include the biology of pathogens (such as HIV, influenza, mad cow disease, and bioterrorism agents), beneficial microbes, epidemiology and disease prevention, and the effects of infectious disease in terms of individual, public, and global health. One non-infectious laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the principles, practices, and results of the genetic analysis of humans. Family studies, clinical information, and molecular approaches to the study of the genetic basis for human physical characteristics, behaviors, and disorders are explored, as are the scientific, ethical, and social implications of issues such as genetic counseling, the Human Genome Project, and gene therapy. One laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of biotechnology, emphasizing the impact of recombinant DNA technology on this industry. Topics covered include manipulation of genes, expression of foreign genes in organisms, and application of biotechnology in the health and agricultural industries. Ethical and social considerations of genetic engineering as it applies to biotechnology are discussed. Laboratory experiments including DNA sequencing and fingerprinting and those emphasizing important concepts in recombinant DNA technology are included. One laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of recent advances in our understanding of the nervous system. The interdisciplinary nature of this field of study is emphasized by discussion of a broad range of disciplines as they relate to the neurosciences, including anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, physics, chemistry, physiology and psychology. One laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to biological principles for non-biology majors. Topics include molecular and cellular biology, genetics, organismal diversity and physiology, ecology and evolution. Explicit connections will be made between principles and their applications in medicine, agriculture and environmental sustainability. One laboratory per week.
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