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1.00 Credits
A survey of mechanisms that regulate animal development. Topics include genetic and biochemical control of cell division and differentiation, cell-cell communication and cell movement. Various animal model systems will be used to illustrate these mechanisms and to highlight their many evolutionarily conserved features. The course includes lectures, readings, and discussions of relevant primary literature, and independent research. Laboratory. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and BIOL 244 Offering: Fall Instructor: Stebbins-Boaz
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1.00 Credits
This course surveys applications of genetic data to empirical problems in Ecology, Animal Behavior, Evolution, and Conservation Biology. Topics include measuring relatedness, determining paternity, phylogenetic inference and the estimation of population genetic parameters. The course includes lectures, discussion of primary literature, laboratory exercises using tools in molecular biology and computer-aided methods in bioinformatics, and independent research. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 130? Recommended: BIOL 376 or BIOL 333 Offering: Fall Instructor: Smith
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1.00 Credits
A description of signal transduction mechanisms that govern major cell processes: Cell survival, cell differentiation, cell division, and inter- and intracellular communication. Topics include regulation of the cell cycle and tumor biology, hormonal signaling, motile and motor processes, nerve impulse transmission, and pharmaceutical action. Examples drawn from yeast, animal, and plant models. Laboratory focuses on molecular and biochemical methods used to investigate signal transduction. Closed to freshmen. Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and CHEM 225, or concurrent Offering: Spring Instructor: Tallman
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1.00 Credits
Historical review of evolutionary theories, mechanisms of speciation, macroevolution, biogeographic evidences, examples of evolutionary trends of selected groups including a review of evidences currently known to elucidate the evolutionary development of humans. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Three courses in Biology or consent of instructor Offering: Odd-numbered springs Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
An investigation of the basic morphological processes involved in the ontogenetic development of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, including a presentation of physiological, genetic and biochemical evidence for the mechanisms controlling development. Laboratories. Prerequisite: BIOL 125 Offering: On demand Instructor: Staff
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
This course is designed to allow in-depth study of topics of interest to students in biology. The flexibility of the seminar format permits a timely focus on one of a variety of newly emerging and/or significant areas relevant to biology. Prerequisite: Three courses in biology or consent of instructor Offering: On demand Instructor: Staff
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0.50 - 1.00 Credits
Individual programs in which a student can pursue research or study a topic not normally available in the departmental curriculum. Each program of study must have the approval of the Biology faculty. For those who require the study of a topic not offered. Offering: On demand Instructor: Staff
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0.25 - 1.00 Credits
Individualized program of investigative research in which student works directly with a biology faculty member in his or her area of research expertise. Nature of participation varies from collaborative research to the design and execution of an independent project equivalent to a thesis. For all students, course provides hands-on experience in literature search, data collection, and the synthesis of results in a formal paper and oral presentation. Upon completion faculty may nominate students with outstanding projects for credit in Honors Research in Biology (BIOL 499) in lieu of BIOL 497. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; research methods course (BIOL 350W-358W) recommended Offering: Every semester Instructor: Staff
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0.50 Credits
An immersion in the literature of biology forms the capstone experience in the major. Engages advanced students in current scholarship and discussions with peers and professional scientists. Students critique and synthesize readings on current research, ethics, and history, and they evaluate journal articles written by invited speakers. Each colloquium culminates in a formal symposium during which students who have completed a research thesis present their results. Designed to deepen student understanding of the many forms of inquiry and research in biology. To be repeated once for a total of 1 credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior biology majors, or consent of instructor Offering: Every semester Instructor: Staff
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3.00 Credits
Granted in lieu of BIOL 497 upon recommendation of two members of the biology faculty for outstanding achievement upon completion of a substantive independent research investigation. Student develops and completes a research project culminating in a thesis, prepares a written document in the form and style of a scientific publication, and presents the results orally in a formal symposium. Prerequisite: Consent of biology faculty Offering: On demand Instructor: Staff
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