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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An advanced-level examination of the biological functions that allow self-maintenance, reproduction, and regulation in various environments. Animals in general will be covered, but with emphasis on mammals. An initial overview examines the principles of traditional organ-systems physiology and how these are increasingly being altered by evolutionary biology and Darwinian medicine, molecular and cellular physiology, and genomics. This overview will be integrated with organismal functions including hormonal and neural regulation, defense, support and movement, excretion and osmotic balance, circulation and transport, respiration, energy balance, and reproduction. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week; the latter will parallel the lecture topics. Prerequisites: Biology 111; Chemistry 245; or consent of instructor. Biology 112 and 309 or 308 are recommended.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the cellular and molecular biology of neurons as a basis for understanding how the nervous system controls behavior. Topics include the structure and function of neurons and glia, synaptic transmission, brain development and regeneration, sensory and motor systems, brain mechanisms of learning and memory, clinical issues and becoming a neuroscientist. The laboratories will emphasize hands-on experience with techniques used to study the brain in current research including neuroanatomy, neurocytology, neurophysiology, analysis of neuronal gene expression and observation of living neurons in culture. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 111 and 205. Biology 112 and 309 or 308 are recommended.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This upper-level course addresses how a complex multicellular organism arises from a single cell, the fertilized egg. The course is framed by questions formulated using classic experiments in experimental embryology and current molecular and cellular approaches that yield new answers to these questions. Emphasis is on how specialized form and pattern develop in animals; ethical and social issues relevant to developmental biology are also discussed. Labs emphasize independent experimentation and current techniques including timelapse and digital microscopy of living cells and organisms. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 111, 205; Chemistry 245. Biology 112, and Biology 309 or 308 or BBMB 325 are recommended.
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4.00 Credits
not offered 2008-09 Knight A survey of the functions of the human body using disease states to illustrate key physiological processes. This course will examine a sample of pathological states as a springboard for understanding: the basic principles of systems physiology; the cellular/tissue processes that give rise to abnormal function; and, the effectiveness of preventative/therapeutic approaches. This course will cover in detail the cardiovascular, endocrine, neuromuscular, renal, and immune systems and will offer an overview of integrative body functions such as electrolyte and nutritional regulation. Basic principles of physiology will be emphasized through laboratory work. Lab sessions will incorporate guest lectures by clinicians/patients or tours of hospital clinics and simulated clinical data and patient case studies. This course can be used in place of Biology 310 to fulfill the physiology requirement for Biology majors, and is suitable as an elective for BBMB. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: Biology 111; Chemistry 245; or consent of instructor. Biology 309 or BBMB 325 are highly recommended.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes. Cell structure and chemistry, metabolism, evolution, and ecology will be themes emphasized throughout the course as other topics such as pathogenesis, disease, the immune system, cultivation, taxonomy, and practical applications for microorganisms are discussed. The laboratory will establish sterile techniques and stress the structure and biochemical differentiation of bacterial species. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 111 and a year of college chemistry. Biology 112 is recommended.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Designed for the upper-level biology major, this course emphasizes the importance of evolutionary theory to biology. Using modern examples in population biology, molecular evolution and phylogenetics, students will gain a firm foundation in the mechanisms of evolution, speciation, and extinction, and an appreciation of the applicability of evolutionary principles to current issues in areas such as conservation, medicine, and social behavior. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Biology 111, 205. Biology 112 and 277 or 215 are recommended.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Selected advanced topics in biology. Examples of recently offered topics include bioethics, evolution, and nutrition. Course topic and credit to be designated by instructor. Students will be expected to complete readings, make presentations, and participate in discussions about the selected topics. The topic and course credit will be designated prior to registration for the semester in which a seminar is offered; consult the chair of the department for information.
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3.00 Credits
A reading-and-discussion course intended for biology majors. Topics will include the ethical implications of biological research involving genetic engineering, animal experimentation, advances in medical and reproductive technology, human medical experiments, intelligence measurements, environmental degradation, etc. Issues will be analyzed using bioethical principles and actual case studies. Readings will be taken from current science journals and other recent sources. Students will lead most of the discussion sessions. Prerequisite: Biology 205.
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2.00 Credits
An upper-level seminar on selected topics related to nutrition. Students should have a solid biology foundation and be familiar with basic nutrient metabolism. Choice of topics will be largely student-driven, but examples might include genetically modified organisms, the merits of various fad diets, food safety, obesity, or any other current topic that is related to nutrition. Students should be prepared to discuss controversies surrounding the issues, including the social, psychological and ethical implications thereof.
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1.00 Credits
Field biology of a region of the Northwest with emphasis on ecology and evolution in a natural history context. Students will prepare for the trip by researching and developing a presentation that they will give at the field site on a relevant aspect of the site's biology. Students will also keep field notebooks, which will be turned in at the end of the trip and graded. Trips will be taken over long weekends (typically Thursday to Sunday). May be repeated for credit for different areas. Fee: variable. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, declared Biology (or Bio-EnvS) major or minor, and consent of instructor.
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