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4.00 Credits
Study of the interrelations of plants, animals, and the abiotic environment. Environmental factors, populations, communities and ecosystems are studied. Laboratory time includes field trips involving intensive study of a variety of local ecosystems. NOTES: PREREQUISITE: BIOL 121 OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER
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4.00 Credits
A detailed examination of freshwater organisms in relation to their physical, chemical, and biological environments. Rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands will be studied as interdependent ecosystems, with the effects of man's use and manipulation investigated where appropriate. The laboratory emphasizes field work on regional aquatic ecosystems. NOTES: PREREQUISITE: BIOL 121 OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of the factors that determine plant distribution. Initially this course will focus on the observation and identification of local plants, plant types, and communities. Later in lectures we will expand our discussion to major vegetation types in North America. Through field trips, laboratory experiments and lectures this course will stress various aspects of community, population, and physiological ecology. Specific topics will include competition and succession, population demography, and productivity. NOTES: PREREQUISITE: BIOL 121 OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
A study of the chemistry of cellular constituents, enzymes and catalysis, metabolism, and the control of metabolic processes with particular emphasis upon the dynamic aspects of cellular metabolism. The laboratory will consist of selected projects such as the purification and characterization of an enzyme. Counts towards the experimental requirement for major only when the laboratory portion is also taken. This course may be taken as lecture only (3 cr), or as lecture and lab (4 cr). NOTES: PREREQUISITES: BIOL 234 AND CHEM 145 OR 202 OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER
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4.00 Credits
This course involves a detailed study of the molecular nature of genes, their regulation, expression and manipulation. Emphasis will be placed on experimental analysis in understanding the genetic systems. In addition, the role of molecular genetics in the area of biotechnology will be considered. The laboratory will emphasize modern molecular methods in recombinant DNA work and related areas. NOTES: PREREQUISITES: BIOL 233, BIOL 234 AND CHEM 145 OR 201 OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Internships permit students to obtain credit for practical experience in biology and related fields. The level and amount of credit for such experiences will be determined individually in consultation with the department chairperson. Cannot be applied toward the 36 hours required for the major. NOTE: OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER
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1.00 Credits
A one semester seminar dealing with major ideas in biology and required of all biology majors. In addition to readings and discussions at group meetings, attendance at regularly scheduled Biology Department Seminars is required. Grading System: S/U only. NOTE: OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF THE INSTRUCTOR OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER, INCLUDING INTERIM
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3.00 Credits
This course relates the basics of financial planning to the well being of the individual. The students become aware of the impact of long and short-term financial planning including health and retirement concerns, investments, income tax planning, personal budgets, risk management, and other major financial events one encounters in a lifetime. The students will gain skills in financial planning in these areas as a means to personal financial stability and stewardship toward others. NOTE: OFFERED OCCASIONALLY
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4.00 Credits
The basic course in statistical inference oriented toward the elements of description, estimation, and the testing of hypotheses. Topics include probability distributions, confidence intervals, tests of means, proportions, and differences, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, and chi-square tests of qualitative data. Principles are applicable to both social and physical sciences. NOTES: CROSS-LISTED WITH ECON 270 AND PSYC 270 RECOMMENDED: INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER
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