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3.00 Credits
Binford Content: Advanced study of methods and models of reconstructing patterns of evolutionary history. Use of phylogenies to test hypotheses of evolutionary processes including adaptation, evolutionary constraints, evolutionary rates, biogeography, and coevolution. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 151, and 200. Biology 390 recommended. Mathematics 131, Computer Science 171, Psychology 200, or Mathematics 255. Taught: Alternate years, 5 semester credits.
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3.00 Credits
Hermann Content: Multidisciplinary study of the process by which multicellular organisms develop from a single fertilized egg. Fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, early morphogenesis, and organogenesis studied with an emphasis on the molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms underlying development. Discussion of current research literature with critical analysis of experimental design and data. Lecture and laboratory. Laboratory focuses on genetic control of development. Prerequisite: Biology 311 or 361, or consent of instructor. Taught: Alternate years, 5 semester credits.
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3.00 Credits
Reiness Content: Study of the biology of the nervous systems of vertebrates and invertebrates, with emphasis on cellular and molecular approaches. Electrical signaling in excitable cells, the physiology and biochemistry of synaptic transmission, neuropharmacology. The biological bases of learning, memory, and some neurological disorders. Sensory systems and neuronal development. Laboratory focus on student-designed projects. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: Biology 151 and 200 or 361. Chemistry 120. Physics 142 recommended. Taught: Alternate years, 5 semester credits.
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3.00 Credits
Reiness Content: Study of the cellular basis of the immune response, with emphasis on biochemical, molecular genetic, and cell biological approaches. Generation of antibody diversity. The functions of B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, and antigen presenting cells. The structure and function of proteins encoded by the Major Histocompatibility Complex. Immunity to infection, autoimmunity, and cancer immunology. Lecture; reading and discussion of original scientific literature. Prerequisite: Biology 151 and 311 or 361, or consent of instructor. Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.
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3.00 Credits
Staff Content: Advanced study of current issues in biology, as determined by student and/or faculty interest. May extend existing areas of the curriculum or explore new subjects. Prerequisite: Biology 141, 151, 200, or consent of instructor. Taught: Alternate years (contingent on student interest and faculty availability), 4 semester credits.
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3.00 Credits
Staff Content: Yearlong field or laboratory research project designed and executed by a student with guidance from two faculty mentors. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Approval of research proposal by department and two supervising faculty members. Students with a GPA of 3.500 in major and overall will be eligible for honors in biology upon graduation if their thesis is deemed meritorious by the department. Taught: Annually, 3 semester credits each semester.
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3.00 Credits
Staff Content: Participation in a faculty-supervised research or individual study project at Lewis & Clark or another research institution. Requires approval of research proposal and a written report. Further information available on biology department website. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Taught: Each semester, 2-4 semester credits.
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3.00 Credits
Balko, Bentley, Kuo, Staff Content: General and organic chemistry concepts developed for a more thorough understanding of chemically related environmental issues such as meeting energy needs (including nuclear energy), atmospheric pollution (the greenhouse effect, stratospheric ozone depletion, photochemical smog, acid rain), toxicology, and plastics. Lecture, laboratory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 055 or equivalent. Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.
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3.00 Credits
Lochner, Staff Content: The fundamental basis of human nutritional needs and contemporary controversies in nutrition. Extracting energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; essential amino acids and the cellular synthesis of proteins; water-soluble vitamins in major nutrient metabolism; biological function of fat-soluble vitamins; physiological roles of minerals. Readings on contemporary controversies in nutrition including the relationship between diet and disease. Lecture, laboratory. Prerequisite: None. Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.
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5.00 Credits
Balko, Bentley, Loening, Staff Content: Introduction to the general principles of chemistry required for students planning a professional career in chemistry, a related science, the health professions, or engineering. Stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding and geometry, thermochemistry, gases, types of chemical reactions, statistics. Weekly laboratory exercises emphasizing qualitative and quantitative techniques that complement the lecture material. Lecture, discussion, laboratory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 055 or equivalent. Previous high school chemistry not required. Taught: Annually (fall), 5 semester credits.
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