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1.00 Credits
Laboratory experience in genetics, including elementary experiments in Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. Principles of hypothesis testing and data analysis. Prerequisite: BIO 111, 116. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 341.
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4.00 Credits
Properties of individual nerve cells and small groups of nerve cells involved in information processing. Emphasis is placed on the cellular and molecular basis of excitability and synaptic transmission, membrane receptor systems and signaling, neuronal plasticity, and sensory and motor functions in relation to neurological disorders. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: BIO 111, 113, CHM 158.
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4.00 Credits
The genetics, physiology, ecology and evolution of animal behavior. Emphasis is on social behavior, especially the behavior of social insects. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of animal behavior in the field and in the laboratory. Topics will include experimental design, data analysis, and writing in the scientific format. Prerequisite: BIO 116 (with a grade of 2.0 or higher).
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4.00 Credits
Examination of drugs that affect nervous tissue. Include basic principles and fundamentals of pharmacological actions on neurons and their synapses in relation to autonomic function, control of movement, mood and emotion, addictive disorders, higher cognitive function and psychosis, sleep arousal, pain, memory, dementias, and seizures and stroke. Prerequisite: CHM 234 and BIO 207 or 321.
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4.00 Credits
A local flora course in identifying vascular plants occurring naturally in Michigan. Emphasis is on flowering plants, although ferns and coniferous species are also treated. Includes field trips to representative natural areas in southeast Michigan. Offered summer semester, first session. Prerequisites: BIO 111, 113.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of the ocean environment with emphasis on marine organisms. Marine communities and adaptations from the intertidal zone to the abyssal plains will be presented. Prerequisite: BIO 111, 113.
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4.00 Credits
Combined lectures and laboratories primarily for upper-level health science majors. Study of human body systems with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system; morphological correlate of human physiological functions; and dissection of cadaver. Prerequisites: BIO 321 and permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Exploration of the processes of evolution and their past and current influence on organisms of today. Topics include origin of variability, natural selection, differentiation of populations, speciation, phylogenetic concepts, evolutionary ecology and sociobiology. BIO 341 recommended. Prerequisites: BIO 111, 113.
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4.00 Credits
Occupational experience in biology with faculty supervision that incorporates student performance in a professional setting. May not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite. Junior/senior standing. 16 credits in biology of which 8 must be at the 300-400 level. Permission of instructor.
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