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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the theories, principles, and evaluations of the latest techniques employed in tissue culture and virology. Laboratory work stresses experimental procedures and designs used in the culturing, handling, and study of animal cells. Additionally, students carry out one or more independent research projects. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102, and permission of instructor. Offered: Interim Session Staff
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In this seminar animal species are treated as variables in the study of the diversity of adaptations to physiological problems organisms from the animal, fungal, and plant kingdoms will be utilized to help students become familiar with current methods of genetic analysis. Prerequisite: Biology 101 Ospina-Giraldo
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In this course, we will study aging as a developmental process defined by changes in the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the brain as well as age-associated changes in behavior. We will also examine the biological basis of neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, associated with the brain's aging process. The basis of our learning will be the formation of questions, discussions and review of the current literature, and field experiences with aging populations. Prerequisite: Biol 256, Biol 212, Biol 241, Biol 261 or permission of instructor Offered: Interim Session Reynolds
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3.00 Credits
This course covers structure, function and chemistry of cells, organelles, and membranes. Specific topics include cellular energetics, information flow in cells, cytoskeletal structure and functions, signal transduction mechanisms and cellular aspects of the immune response, and cancer. Students read selected topics of current importance in cell biology and present oral and written reports. Lecture/seminar/discussion/ computer simulation. [S] Prerequisite: Biology 101-102, and permission of instructor Offered: Fall or spring semester Kurt
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An exploration of the conceptual approaches and modern experimental techniques used in functional morphology. Through a combination of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, students explore the functional basis of locomotion and feeding in vertebrate animals. Lecture/seminar/laboratory. [S] Prerequisite: Biology 211 or Biology 213 or Biology 251 or permission of instructor Offered: Spring semester Dearworth
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3.00 Credits
Students develop advanced knowledge of freshwater ecosystems and ecological analysis. Laboratory and lecture are tightly integrated. Students develop a small-scale experimental model of a freshwater ecosystem, plus do individualized field-based investigations. Both oral and written presentation of findings are required. Examples of some topics include temporal change in biotic communities, nutrient cycling and biota, and predator impacts on ecosystem dynamics. Strong emphasis on ecological design/ analysis, identifying experimental variation, and self-directed learning. Lecture/seminar/ laboratory. [S] Prerequisite: Biology 231. Knowledge of statistics is highly recommended Offered: Fall or spring semester Waters
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to topics in population genetics and molecular evolution, with particular emphasis on the experimental quantitation of genetic variation, molecular systematics, and the molecular evolution of genes. The main focus is to give students direct experience in the critical reading, evaluation, presentation, and discussion of primary literature in the field of evolutionary genetics. Prerequisite: Biology 241, 261, or 235 Offered: Fall or spring semester Leibel
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the methods used to elucidate the molecular component of human disease. Readings and discussion focus on the primary literature of diseases inherited as defects in single genes, those most amenable to gene therapy. Disease management, therapeutic protocols, federal oversight of gene-based therapy, and personal genetic medicine are discussed. DNA microarray analysis of whole genome expression and techniques to manipulate genes are covered in a practicum. Lecture/practicum/discussion/seminar. [S] Prerequisite: Biology 241 or 261, or permission of instructor Offered: Fall or spring semester Caslake
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3.00 Credits
Extended exposure to immunology (following Biology 245) covering various aspects of human pathogens and how the immune system handles them. Vaccines either in use, in trials, or under development are explored for each of the pathogens. Students read primary research articles and participate in discussions. Practicum provides hands-on opportunity to explore aspects of vaccine development. Lecture/practium/discussion/seminar. [S] Prerequisite: Biology 245 Offered: Fall or spring semester Kurt
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3.00 Credits
Dependent upon student and staff interests, one or more specialized areas of biology are examined each year. Prerequisite: Biology 101-102, and other courses as specified by instructor Offered: Fall and spring semesters Staff
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