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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the classification, morphology, and physiology of protists, yeasts, bacteria, and viruses. Emphasis is on the bacteria. Three lectures and two 1.5 laboratories per week. Prerequisite: B171 (Spring)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the physical and chemical basis of heredity; the structure and function of the gene; the patterns of heredity in the individual and the population; and the kinds and sources of hereditary variation. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: B171 (Fall)
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1.00 Credits
Designed to aid students in the application process to professional schools (dental, medical, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, veterinary), including the selection, application, and interview processes. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor (Spring)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the morphology and evolution of the major taxa of vascular plants emphasizing how the various taxa of plant life affect humans and the environment; with a study of the systems of classification used to categorize flowering plants. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: B171, B173 (Spring 2007 and alternate years thereafter)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the immune system focusing primarily on vertebrates, especially humans. Humoral and cellular mechanisms of innate and acquired immunity are covered. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: B265 (On demand)
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4.00 Credits
A field-oriented course in environmental biology including a study of plant and animal communities. Emphasis is on interactions of organisms in nature. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: B171, B173, B174 (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
A comparative study of the anatomy and embryonic development of the vertebrates from both an evolutionary and functional perspective. Cat and dogfish sharks are dissected in laboratory. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: B171, B174 (Fall 2007 and alternate years thereafter)
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4.00 Credits
Chemical and physical activities of the plant: absorption; transpiration; mineral nutrition; photosynthesis; translocation; growth processes; discussions on the pharmaceutical uses of plants. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: B 171, B173, C 101, C 102 (Spring 2008, alternate years thereafter)
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the mechanisms by which researchers capture and utilize genomic data. The course focuses on genomics and proteomics with an emphasis on how these fields are being used to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. This course is taught online. Prerequisites: B171, B173, B174, C101, C102, and M141 or higher (On demand)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the processes of evolution. Topics include: population genetics, speciation, the origin of life, systematics, paleontology, history of life, and the origins of man. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: B270, B360 (Spring)
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