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3.00 Credits
Full course for one semester. See Physics 367 for description. Physics 367 Description
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Full course for one semester. An in-depth study of the structure-function relationships within eukaryotic cells. The course emphasizes macromolecular organization and compartmentation of cellular activities. Lecture topics include evolution of cells, cellular reproduction, motility, signal transduction, cell-cell interactions, RNA and protein processing, energy transduction, functional specialization, cell death, and cancer. Laboratories investigate models of cellular regulation and incorporate methods that integrate morphological and biochemical techniques. Prerequisites: Biology 101/102 and Chemistry 101/102. Chemistry 201/202 is recommended. Lecture-laboratory.
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Full course for one semester. An intensive treatment of the cellular biochemistry and biophysics that result in the structure and integrative function of signaling pathways and the organisms that they regulate. Endocrine and neuronal regulatory interactions receive equivalent attention. Emphasis is placed on contemporary research examples to illustrate the concepts and topics discussed. The laboratory portion introduces the student to diverse techniques of modern cellular physiology. Prerequisites: Biology 101/102, Chemistry 101/102, and Chemistry 201/202, or consent of the instructor. Lecture-laboratory.
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One-half course for one semester. An examination of current topics and areas in biology with an emphasis on primary literature. Participants will lead group discussions and/or make oral presentations. Prerequisites: Biology 101/102, two additional units of biology with laboratory, and junior or senior standing. Bacterial Pathogenesis. An examination of how bacterial pathogens interact with host organisms in order to cause disease. Topics include adhesion, colonization, invasion, toxins, subversion of host cell signaling events, immune evasion, and bacteria-to-bacteria communication as they pertain to pathogenesis. Cellular Regulation. A rigorous treatment of eukaryotic cells as complex systems and of basic cellular regulatory mechanisms. Areas of emphasis include cell-cell interactions, cell cycle regulation, and signal transduction. Not offered 2009-10. Chromosome Structure and Function. Investigation of elements needed for chromosome stability, in particular telomeres, using contemporary studies of telomere metabolism, regulation of telomere length, and the role telomeres play in cellular senescence and cancer. Climate Change Biology. An examination of the causes and biological consequences of global climate change. Consideration will be given to underlying physiological processes involved in responding to environmental challenges resulting both from elevated CO2 concentrations and from predicted shifts in temperature and precipitation in diverse ecosystems. Comparative Functional Genomics. An exploration of current research that pairs both genomic techniques and bioinformatics approaches with ecologically and evolutionarily interesting questions, often using organisms that are not the traditional models in biomedical science. Not offered 2009-10. Conservation Biology. Topics include history of biological conservation, population viability analysis, several amphibian-related field trips, and discussions of the role that a biologist can play in the conservation movement. Not offered 2009-10. Development and Evolution. An examination of the role of morphogenetic processes and mechanisms in generating new phenotypes. Topics include changes in early and late pattern formation, larval development, heterochrony, and developmental constraint. Not offered 2009-10. Ecology and Evolution of Plant-Human Interactions. Ecological and evolutionary contexts of interactions between plants and humans. Potential topics include agricultural ecology, grazing, plant-resource extraction, crop evolution and their diseases/pests, plant breeding, transgenic species, and invasive plants. Field Biology and Natural History of Amphibians. Evening field trips every other week will be taken to a variety of habitats to study the diversity and natural history of a fascinating group of animals. On alternate weeks students will lead discussions on the evolution of life history strategies in amphibians. Membrane-Membrane Interactions. Consideration of contemporary research on the secretory pathway and exocytosis. How do proteins destined for the cell surface get there Molecular Genetic Analysis of Plant Evolution. An exploration of issues of current controversy and active research in plant evolution, highlighting places where molecular techniques and data are providing new insights for classical problems in plant evolution. Not offered 2009-10. Molecular Virology. Discussion of RNA viruses, focusing on genome organization, gene expression, replication, and viral host interactions. Prerequisite: Biology 361 or 356. Osteology of the Reptiles. An examination of the evolution of the reptiles as illuminated by the fossil record. Not offered 2009-10.
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3.00 Credits
One-half or full course for one year.
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3.00 Credits
One-half course for one semester. Independent laboratory or library research on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. A final written report is required. Prerequisites: standing as a junior or senior biology major, and approval of instructor, department, and division.
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3.00 Credits
Full course for one semester. Introduction to the chemist's description and use of light and matter in the context of larger issues such as astronomy, the greenhouse effect, and fats in our diet. Specific topics include the interaction of light and matter (spectroscopy), the structure of the atom and the atomic structure of matter, chemical bonds and intermolecular forces, and chemical descriptions of color and solubility. Lecture-conference-laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Full course for one semester. An introduction to the reactions of atoms and molecules, focusing on examples from environmental chemistry. Specific topics include gas laws, solution phenomena, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and kinetics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101. Lecture-conference-laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Full course for one semester. Introduction to theories describing the structure and reactivity of organic compounds. Theoretical principles are illustrated using computer-based molecular models. Structure, methods of preparation, and reactions of important classes of organic compounds are examined. Laboratory work introduces techniques used in the preparation, purification, and spectroscopic identification of organic compounds. Prerequisite for 201: Chemistry 101/102 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference-laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Full course for one semester. Introduction to theories describing the structure and reactivity of organic compounds. Theoretical principles are illustrated using computer-based molecular models. Structure, methods of preparation, and reactions of important classes of organic compounds are examined. Laboratory work introduces techniques used in the preparation, purification, and spectroscopic identification of organic compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference-laboratory.
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