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3.00 Credits
Ebola, anthrax, Lyme disease, SARS, polio, smallpox, the Plague, mad cow disease and the avian flu continue to attract the attention of the human species. These are either emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) or the agents responsible for the diseases that plague our kind. In some cases, EIDs and bioterrorism go hand in hand. This course will cover the biological mechanisms of a diversity of diseases, the ecology of disease agents and vectors, the impact of globalization on the spread of EIDs, agencies (e.g., CDC) involved in fighting the spread of diseases, bioterrorism in the past, present and future, and the socioeconomic impact of EIDs and bioterrorism. Lectures, debates, book discussions, films, and projects will be integral parts of this course. Prerequisite: An enthusiastic interest in learning more about bioterrorism and emerging infectious diseases.
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4.00 Credits
A comprehensive course integrating the structure and function of the human body with a problem- based approach, this course is a study of the organizational design of the body, homeostasis, the chemical basis of life, the structure and function of the cell, systemic histology and systemic physiology with an emphasis on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. Dissections, including cat dissections, are an integral part of the laboratory experience. The laboratory component complements lecture through its focus on analysis and anatomy through both microscopic and macroscopic observations to understand the complexity of the human body. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: BIO122 or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of the comprehensive, problem-based approach to the study of structure, function and homeostasis in the human body, this course involves a study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Studies also include metabolism, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance, and growth and development. Dissections, including cat dissections, are an integral part of the laboratory experience. The laboratory component complements lecture through a continued microscopic and macroscopic analysis and comparison of organ systems. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: BIO 217 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An in-depth study of sensory systems including vision, taste, olfaction, audition and somatic senses. Lab is required for Neuroscience majors. This course fulfills only the 3 credit SCI requirement. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or BIO 121.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the underlying (proximate) mechanisms an evolutionary (ultimate) causes of animal behavior. Topics will include how genes and the environment affect the development of behavior, the neurological control of behavior, and the evolution of behavioral adaptations (habitat selection, territoriality, migration, communication, predator avoidance, foraging strategies, reproductive strategies, and social behavior). The evolution of human behavior will also be discussed. Concepts will be introduced and discussed using a hypothetico-deductive approach. Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO122 or PSY 100.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of microbial life including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses (with an emphasis on bacteria). Topics covered include microbial characteristics, physical and chemical control, metabolism, enzymes, regulation of enzyme activity, bacterial genetics, bacterial diversity, host-microbe interactions, and applications of microbiology. The laboratory includes aseptic technique, staining procedures, culture methods, cultural and physical characteristics, microbial control, microbiology of food, water, and soil, microbiology of the body, and identification of unknowns. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: BIO 121, 122, 236, CHE 111, 112.
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4.00 Credits
This course covers material beyond the introductory level in the areas of ecology, evolution, and classical genetics. Topics include population, community, and ecosystem ecology; extensions of Mendelian genetics; microevolution and evolutionary genetics; speciation; and macroevolution. The associated lab includes a field component, Lecture, three hours, laboratory, three hours. Prerequisites (lecture and lab, C- or better): BIO121 and 122 required, CHE 111 and 112 recommended.
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4.00 Credits
This course expands on fundamental concepts in the areas of cell and molecular biology with special emphasis on the molecular reactions and cellular structures found inside of eukaryotic cells. Topics will include microscopy; cell structure and function; cell cycle and reproduction; gene expression and its control; molecular mechanisms of inheritance, inter- and intracellular signaling and interactions. In conjunction with the lecture course, the laboratory sections will provide the students with firsthand experience in commonly used experimental techniques in cell and molecular biology. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites (lecture and lab, C- or better): BIO121 and 122 required, CHE 111 and 112 recommended.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
This course is designed for students who are interested in conducting independent research under the guidance of a faculty member from the Department of Biological Sciences, but have not developed a research proposal for their independent project. This course may be repeated; 2 credits per semester is the standard load. This course may not be applied to the Thesis Option for any major. Prerequisites: permission of the faculty supervising the research.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to parametric and nonparametric statistical methods commonly used to analyze biological data, students learn and apply these methods to their own research and/or to ecological, molecular and health related data found in the primary literature. Prerequisite: BIO121, 122; junior or senior standing recommended.
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