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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Fall. Credits: 4, 1. An evolutionary and ecological approach to questions of why and how animals behave as they do. Emphasis is on how traits help individuals maximize the survival of genes within them. Laboratories will involve quantitative data collection in both the laboratory and field. (Course offered in alternate years; scheduled for 2008-2009.) Prerequisites: Biology 130, 131 and 140, 141. Biology 200 recommended. Math 111 or equivalent suggested.
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4.00 Credits
Spring. Credits: 4. A study of the morphological changes that occur in animals from fertilization of an egg to birth. This anatomically-based course will focus on the development of the major organ systems and body plan of vertebrates, including comparisons of developmental patterns among vertebrates and understanding what happens when the patterns are disrupted to produce birth defects. Class meetings will be predominantly lecture with some laboratory work. (Course offered in alternate years; scheduled for 2009-2010.) Prerequisites: Biology 130, 131 and 140, 141.
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2.00 Credits
Spring. Credits: 2. Degree Requirements: F11. An interdisciplinary examination of the environmental issues of a region of the world famous for its captivating scenery, immense richness and dire scarcity of natural resources, and cultural diversity of its people. Special attention will be devoted to the role of parks and community-based conservation projects in achieving a balance between people's needs and wildlife conservation. By itself, this course does not satisfy an upper level requirement for the Biology major; when combined with Biology 214 it satisfies a requirement for an upper level course with laboratory. Class meetings will be predominantly lecture with some laboratory work. (Course offered in alternate years; scheduled for 2009-2010.) Prerequisites: Biology 130, 131 and 140, 141; or Biology 105: Environmental Science; or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Spring. Credits: 2. This course is intended for students who are taking Biology 212 and want to earn 2 additional credits to fulfill the requirement for an upper level Biology course without lab. Students will research relevant issues in the field of conservation biology in southern Africa, such as species conservation, transboundary parks, and human-wildlife conflicts and solutions. A research paper and a final presentation are required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Co-requisite: Biology 212 (Note that Biology 213 can only be taken concurrently with 212, but 212 can be taken without 213.)
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2.00 Credits
Summer. Credits: 2. An in-country exploration of the major environmental issues of Namibia, one of the world's most arid and most beautiful countries. Students will spend three weeks in the region, visiting different ecosystems, such as the Namib Desert, dry thornveld savannas, and the Kalahari sands. They will meet with indigenous people, NGOs, and governmental officers involved in local environmental issues. Rhino tracking and lion darting can be part of the educational experience during this field study trip. This course emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning and is meant to challenge students? ?world-view to enable them to increase their awareness and knowledge of our global society. (Course offered in alternate years; scheduled for 2009-2010.)Prerequisites: Biology 212.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Spring. Credits: 4, 1. An examination of physiological processes that operate in vascular plants. The course will emphasize water relations, photosynthesis and gas exchange, hormonal control of tropistic responses, plant development, and mineral recycling. Laboratory work will be conducted on both the molecular and whole plant levels. Prerequisites: Biology 130, 131 and 140, 141.
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2.00 Credits
Spring. Credits: 2. Half of this course will deal with coral reef ecology primary literature to gain an in-depth understanding of coral reef processes. It will provide a strong foundation for students continuing with Biology 254. The other half of this course will emphasize biological field techniques, biological classification, and processes dealing with coral reef ecology. By itself, this course does not satisfy an upper level requirement for the Biology major; when combined with Biology 254 it satisfies a requirement for an upper level course with laboratory. Prerequisites: Biology 130, 131 and 140, 141 and permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Summer. Credits: 2. Degree Requirements: Natural Science, F11. This intensive two-week field course exposes students to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef ecosystem. This course will be given at The Institute of Marine Sciences, Roatan, Bay Islands during two weeks in May-June. Prerequisites: Biology 253.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Spring. Credits: 4, 1. The study of microorganisms from all major organizational perspectives (genetics, physiology, phylogeny, etc.). Principal emphasis will be placed on prokaryotic microorganisms and the importance of their basic metabolic patterns in defining the roles that they play in nature (focusing on the cause of disease). The laboratory emphasizes the development of skills in isolation and characterization of bacteria. Prerequisites: Biology 130, 131 and 140, 141.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Fall. Credits: 4, 1. The study of the transmission of genetic factors in eukaryotic model systems. Principle emphasis will be placed on the analysis of heredity, genes as functional units, and phenotypes resulting from regulated gene expression. Laboratory exercises include experimental genetic screens and their analysis. Prerequisites: Biology 130, 131 and 140, 141.
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