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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Supplementary research conducted by an Honors student in an upper-division (or 300 or 400-level) course in which the student is enrolled. The research is related to a topic in the course, but in addition to the standard requirements of the course, the research should exhibit advanced inquiry or investigation into the topic. The Honors student earns 1, 2, or 3 credits in addition to the credits for the course itself. The number of additional credits depends on the amount and intensity of the supplementary research. Each department in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has a specific course number which uses the departmental prefix, but all courses will use a common number (398). The course title will read "Honors Supplementary Research" and will have a variable credit value from 1 to 3 credits, e.g. ENG 398 Honors Supplementary Research.
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3.00 Credits
Current knowledge of the nature, properties, transmission, interaction and variation of hereditary materials, and their significance for the development, expression and evolution of the characteristics of organisms.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the theory of evolution by natural selection and its implications for the evolution of organisms. The course covers the history of Darwin's theory as well as modern formulations that incorporate current knowledge in genetics, molecular biology, population biology, paleontology, biogeography, and systematics. Other topics include the evolution of sexual reproduction, the evolution of behavior, the mechanisms of speciation, the main events in the history of life, and applications of evolutionary biology in agriculture and medicine.
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3.00 Credits
Infectious diseases of man, their cause, treatment, and control with emphasis on the theoretical and practical aspects of antigen-antibody systems, serology, and antibiosis.
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3.00 Credits
Why do we have sex, and what are its consequences? Most animals reproduce entirely through sex, and almost all living things have some way to mix and match their genes. We will study the evolutionary reasons for sex, its mechanisms, and its effects. We will also address the complications of human sex. This is a lecture course intended for the general education of non-science majors, and is not applicable to biology major programs and biology major GPA.
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3.00 Credits
Taxonomic characteristics of important insect families especially those of the major orders. Emphasis will be placed on species of environmental importance and those which illustrate biological concepts. (Not a field course.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to delve deeply into the molecular mechanisms of cancer biology with an emphasis on scientific discovery. Identifying the causes of cancer and the molecular changes associated with cellular transformation are important components of this course. A weekend field trip to our regional cancer center and diagnostic laboratory may be included in this course. The Cancer Biology course will build on the knowledge and skills acquired in Molecular and Cellular Biology.
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3.00 Credits
Topics in the field of biology or the work of a biologist that are of current interest will be selected for in-depth study. The course content will normally change each time the course is offered. The course may be repeated for credit provided that the same topic is not repeated.
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3.00 Credits
This is a course in marine biology designed for the non-science major. Students will be introduced to the major groups of marine organisms, diverse coastal habitats, adaptations and distribution of organisms within marine habitats, and the potential for human impact on marine organisms and the environment. Current discoveries and "hot topics" within the field of marine biology will also be discussed. Laboratory work will include hands-on experience with sampling methods and equipment from both shore-based and boat-based platforms, general identification of marine plants and animals, and first-hand observation of different coastal habitats, their residents and unique adaptations. This course will be taught at the Marine Science Consortium in Wallops Island, VA. (3 s.h., 4 c.h.; this course is also offered with the MAR prefix.)
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3.00 Credits
This is an introduction to the evaluation and presentation of research data and projects and related aspects of scientific intercourse.
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