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  • 4.00 Credits

    4 Cr. Three hours of lecture/three hours of lab per week. The molecular basis of the structure and function of animal, plant, and prokaryotic cells with emphasis on experimental analysis. Offered every fall. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in 161; four credits of CHEM with grade of C or higher or concurrent.
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 Cr. Six hours of lecture/lab/fi eld work per week; plus one hour of introductory biostatistics per week. Emphasis is on the study of relationships between organisms and their environment and the investigation of mechanisms that drive organic evolution. Offered every spring. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in 250; grade of C or higher in four credits of CHEM.
  • 4.00 Credits

    1-4 Cr. Courses on topics of interest to biology students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.
  • 4.00 Credits

    1-4 Cr. Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a biology faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Cr. Three hours lecture per week. This course is a study of the ecology of Belize and culminates in a period of study in Belize at the end of the semester. The course is divided into two parts. The fi rst part includes lectures, discussions, exercises, videos, and research papers, and students learn about the two ecosystems (tropical forest and coral reef ) in Belize. The second part of the course involves fi rsthand study in the country of Belize through fi eld trips, discussions, journal writings, and research projects to understand the ecology and the culture of Belize. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 251. D, E
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 Cr. This course will assist students in preparation for entrance exams for graduate medical programs such as the MCAD, DAT, OAT or PCAT. An overview of the test process will be presented, as well as review of major areas on the exam. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated for credit.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 Cr. Six hours of lecture/lab/fi eld work per week. Study of inland aquatic ecosystems. Consideration is given to physical and chemical features of lakes and streams and to major groups of aquatic organisms and their interactions with each other and the physical environment. Laboratory sessions emphasize fi eld study of local lakes and streams. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 251. E, G9
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 Cr. Three hours of lecture/three hours of lab per week. This course will provide a broad, integrated overview of plant biology. The general areas covered are: (1) plant diversity, the basic biology and evolution of the major plant families (2) structure, function, and development from the cell-molecular level to the whole organism of vascular plants (3) ecology of plants including: adaptations to their environment, plant-animal interactions, and ethnobotany. Offered every other spring. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 251.
  • 4.00 Credits

    4 Cr. Six hours of lecture/discussion/lab per week. This course introduces the principles of conservation biology with an emphasis on ecological processes operating at population, community and ecosystem levels of organization. Threats to biological diversity, ranging from species introductions to habitat destruction will be discussed along with conservation solutions ranging from the design of protected areas through conservation legislation. Laboratory sessions will provide in-depth study into simulations of populations, how to gather data on plant and animal species, and investigation of ecological processes affecting conservation strategies. Offered fall semester every other year. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in 251.
  • 4.00 Credits

    2-4 Cr. This course focuses on a limited topic in biopsychology in an in-depth manner. The specifi c topic will vary from year to year. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Permisison of instructor required. May be repeated for credit.
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