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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
PARASITOLOGY~Relationships between animal parasites and their hosts from the perspectives of evolution, adaptations, life cycles, parasite damage to hosts, and host defenses against parasites. Molecular to ecological aspects of parasitology are covered. Parasites of wildlife, domestic animals, and humans are studied and the impact of parasitic diseases on human populations worldwide are considered. The laboratory emphasizes techniques of microscopy (light and electron), preparation and identification of specimens, Diagnostic techniques, and life cycle investigations. Prerequisites: Biology 141, 142, 230. The breakdown between lecture and lab hours is for administrative office use only. This course may only be taken as 4 credit hours.
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ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY~Life processes of animals, including locomotion, metabolism, nutrition and digestion, water balance, excretion, reproduction, endocrine function, circulation, respiration and temperature regulation. Laboratory experiments illustrate these topics with emphasis on physiological techniques, experimental design and analysis and computer simulation and data analysis. Prerequisite: Biology 230.
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NEUROSCIENCE~An examination of the physiological correlates of behavior with emphasis on the nervous and endocrine systems. Beginning with neuroanatomy, the course will examine vertebrate and invertebrate nervous systems, sensory and motor processes, mechanisms of arousal, and nervous system development. Laboratories focus on the relations between physiology and behavior, and will prepare students for further independent work. Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and Biology 152; and Biology/Psychology 215 or Biology 230. Also listed as Psychology 327.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR~A survey of the modern field of animal behavior, tracing its origins from European ethology and American comparative psychology. Extensive coverage will be given to the topic of vertebrate social behavior, including social organization, sexual behavior, aggressive behavior, and parent offspring interactions. Efforts will be made to integrate results from field and laboratory research. Laboratories emphasize techniques for recording, quantifying, and analyzing behavior. Required field trip fee. Prerequisites: Biology 141, Psychology 101, and either Biology 215 or Psychology 215. Also listed as Psychology 328. The breakdown between lecture and lab hours is for administrative office use only. This course may only be taken as 4 credit hours.
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PLANT ANATOMY~Structure, growth, and development of seed plants. Emphasis particularly on the microscopic structure of basic plant tissues and on the process of morphogenesis which determines the overall structure of plants. Laboratory work primarily on the histology of stems, leaves, and roots but also including study of embryonic development and practical work on the preparation of plant tissues for microscopic examination. Prerequisites: Biology 230, Biology 315 and 316 recommended. The breakdown between lecture and lab hours is for administrative office use only. This course may only be taken as 4 credit hours.
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PLANT PHYSIOLOGY~A study of life processes of plants, including photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, responses to the environment, mineral nutrition, and effects plant hormones. Laboratory experiments illustrate these topics and place special emphasis on long term projects and reports. Prerequisites: Biology 230 and Chemistry 220 completed or taken concurrently. Offered in alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
EVOLUTION~Examination of the historical development and modern interpretation of evolution and the theories proposed to account for the change of organisms over time. Topics considered include origin and age of the earth; chemical evolution and the origin of life; population genetics, structure, variation, and distribution; adaptation and selection; speciation; evolution above the species level; hybridization; polyploidy; apomixis; homology; and phylogeny. Prerequisite: Biology 365.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
MICROBIOLOGY~An introduction to microorganisms, focusing on the domains Bacteria and Archnea. Topics include working with microbes, bacterial cell structure, motility and chemotaxis, microbial systematics, metabolic diversity, basics of microbial pathogenesis, and antibiotic resistance. Emphasis on hands-on experience in lab organized around a course-long project. Prerequisite: Biology 230.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY~A comparative study of vertebrate development. Gametogenesis, fertilization, organogenesis of the vertebrate classes, histology of representative tissues, endocrine function in reproductive processes, implantation and review of the major contributions of experimental embryology. Prerequisite: Biology 230.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
GENERAL ECOLOGY~The relationships of organisms to one another and their environment. Topics include climatology, biomes, biogeography, community structure and dynamics, population biology, competition, species, niche theory, energy flow and nutrient cycles, and terrestrial, lotic, lentic, and marine communities. Students are required to complete a field project and present recent ecological research papers to the class. Development of sampling and data interpretation skills are emphasized in the projects which are usually conducted at the James H. Barrow Field Station. Prerequisites: Biology 213, 223, 316, or 320 or permission.
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