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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite, BIOL 205. The study of the relationships among living organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments with an emphasis on the evolutionary basis of these relationships. Lecture, laboratory. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits.
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For non-science majors only. Fulfills GE Natural Science Inquiry. A lecture/discussion course addressing numerous issues regarding how the biotechnology revolution of the past three decades has changed our lives both as individuals and as a society. Extensive consideration and discussion of ethical and social issues related to how this information is used especially relating to medical genetics. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisites, BIOL 204, GPA of 3.000, and consent of instructor. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will learn the requisite techniques for an on-going scientific research project related to the instructor's research area. Students will also be involved in a journal club where scientific articles related to the research topic are read and reviewed. Finally, they will assist in the preparation of the research results for presentation to scientific meetings and/or publication. With approval from the department chair this course may count towards departmental honors. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit.
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Prerequisite, BIOL 205. A comprehensive survey of the major principles associated with the study of plants and fungi. This includes: biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, diversity, development, evolution and ecology. The lab and lecture are highly integrated with the lab focusing on scientific method and experimental design. A basic working knowledge of biology will be assumed. Lecture and lab. (Offered alternate years.) 4 credits.
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Prerequisites, BIOL 205,224. Ecosystem ecology focuses on the flow of energy and materials through the living (e.g., plants, animals and microbes) and non-living (e.g., soils and the atmosphere) components of ecological systems. This course will explore cycles of water, energy, carbon and nutrients in terrestrial ecosystems and how these cycles have been influenced by human activities. Lecture and lab. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 4 credits.
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(Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisites, BIOL 204, CHEM 330. Principles of classical and molecular genetics with emphasis on molecular biology of DNA, RNA, and gene expression. Lecture, laboratory. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits.
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Prerequisites, BIOL 205, 224. An introduction to animal behavior and its relationship to fields such as psychology and neurobiology. Course explores mechanistic and evolutionary approaches to understanding behavior. Students observe behavior and write formal reports. Lecture, laboratory. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite, BIOL 204. Upper-division biology students are exposed to a broad overview of immunology. Cell-mediated and humoral immunology is studied in detail along with the complement system. The course concludes with a description of the abnormalities of the immune system, immunological disease, and hypersensitivity. Lecture. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisite, BIOL 205. The biology of birds: a survey of avian diversity, evolution, systematics, behavior, and conservation. Lecture and Lab. (Offered alternate years.) 4 credits.
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