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3.00 Credits
A study of microorganisms commonly encountered in food systems including pathogens, spoilage organisms, and fermentation organisms. Laboratory studies include methods of isolating, culturing, enumerating, and identifying representative forms together with methods of sampling, fermentation, and microbial destruction.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the biology of bird that explores the origin and evolution of birds, flight, the annual cycle of birds (e.g. migration, breeding, molt), reproductive systems, and conservation. The laboratory examines bird morphology and taxonomy, focusing on birds in the Eastern U.S., through specimen review, dissection, and field trips. Field trips will be conducted during scheduled lab time and on weekends.
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3.00 Credits
A biological approach to the study of behavior emphasizing the neural mechanisms, ecology, and evolutionary history of a wide variety of behaviors of both invertebrates and vertebrates. The major topics covered include the structure and function of nerve cells and nerve circuits, comparative sensory physiology, orientation and navigation, feeding, animal communication, learning, and social behavior. The laboratory section of the course includes observational and experimental work in both lab and field.
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3.00 Credits
The biology of freshwater, terrestrial and parasitic invertebrates. Emphasis is placed on anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, environmental relationships and importance to humans. Laboratory work is supplemented by local field trips.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to the physiology of animals utilizing a comparative and ecological approach. The course will cover the topics of respiration, circulation, metabolism, osmoregulation, thermoregulation, locomotion, and sensory systems in the context of comparing the mechanisms and strategies utilized by animals from different habitats and phylogenetic groups. Some emphasis will be placed on organisms occupying various marine habitats, but freshwater and terrestrial animals and habitats will also be included. Laboratory investigations will examine the physiological responses of both invertebrates and vertebrates to common environmental stresses such as salt load, temperature variation, oxygen supply, and pH change. These investigations may be accomplished through measurements and observations in the field, as well as through experimental manipulations in a laboratory setting.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the principles of population and community ecology. This includes population growth, dispersal, population regulation, population structure and will also include community dynamic topics such as predator-prey interactions, competition, succession, community assembly, habitat selection, and species diversity. The aforementioned patterns and processes will be considered in terms of space and time across multiple scales. The laboratory portion of the course will introduce students to the collection and analysis of quantitative data obtained through empirical methods and modeling experiment. A daylong or overnight weekend field trip may be required in this class.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to plant population, physiology, and community ecology. Lectures, labs, readings, and discussions will focus on plant responses at the physiological, individual, population, and community levels to components of the living and non-living environment. The course will examine topics including plant physiological, anatomical, and reproductive responses to the physical environment, responses to intra- and interspecific competition, a survey of symbiotic relationships, and an introduction to plant conservation biology. Historic and contemporary perspectives in plant community ecology will be examined. Laboratory exercises will be field-oriented and experimental. A one day or overnight weekend field trip may be required in this class.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the ecology of marine organisms, the relationships of plants and animals to the physical, chemical and biological factors and their zonation and community structure. Analysis of current issues in marine ecology will also be addressed. Laboratories will include classroom investigations of population and community relationships and a MANDATORY weekend field trip to Wallops Island, VA.
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3.00 Credits
The microscopic study of cells, tissues and organ systems of the vertebrates. Laboratory will consist of microscopic study of prepared tissue sections.
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3.00 Credits
This lecture and lab course offers students a unique opportunity to study fungi that cause diseases in humans. The course discusses taxonomy of fungi and the characteristics that make them successful and important human pathogens. The course also introduces students to the major human fungal diseases, their etiology, diagnosis and treatment. The laboratory portion of the course consists of hands-on activities that include the isolation and identification of fungi by cultural and non-cultural methods and the study and testing of antifungal agents.
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