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4.00 Credits
Physiological processes as they relate to higher plants. Topics include photosynthesis, respiration, metabolism, growth and development, water relations, mineral nutrition, hormone activity, circadian rhythms, photoperiodism, and flowering. Includes 3 lab hrs. Prerequisites: Four courses in biology; two courses in chemistry.
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4.00 Credits
The basis of the immune system throughout the animal kingdom is the ability to recognize or discriminate "self " from "nonself." The molecular and cellular mechanisms that allorganisms to recognize, control, and eliminate such "nonself " entities as bacterial pathogens,foreign tissue grafts, and even transformed (cancerous) cells. Includes 3 lab hrs. Prerequisites: BIO112D; BIO113D; two semesters of chemistry. BIO207, BIO312, or BIO341 is strongly recommended.
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4.00 Credits
Processes by which hormones exert control over many aspects of development, growth, metabolism, and behavior. Topics include morphology and histology of endocrine organs, regulation of hormone output, chemical nature, and mechanism of action at the target tissue. Laboratory is largely experimental, using bioassay procedures and live animal studies. Includes 3 lab hrs. Prerequisites: BIO112D; BIO113D.
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4.00 Credits
Modern advanced molecular genetic research. Topics covered include regulation of gene expression during development, molecular biology of cancer, animal virology, eukaryotic gene organization, and methods in gene manipulation. Laboratory consists of research projects utilizing recombinant DNA/genetic engineering techniques. Includes 3 lab hrs. Prerequisites: BIO312; one additional biology course; CHE221; CHE222.
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4.00 Credits
Physical and chemical properties of living systems with an emphasis on macromolecular interaction, structure, and function. Structure, classification, purification, and function of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, including membrane transport and enzymology. Laboratory techniques include: spectroscopy, chromatography, centrifugation, electrophoresis, and enzyme kinetics. Includes 3 lab hrs. Prerequisites: BIO112D; CHE222. BIO341 recommended. (Carries cross-credit in chemistry.)
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4.00 Credits
Electron microscopy as a tool in the sciences with emphasis on its use in biological investigation. Students prepare a portfolio of micrographs on a variety of material. Demonstrations, discussions, seminars, field trips, and individual practice. Includes 3 lab hrs. Prerequisite: BIO112D.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to research methodology in the biological sciences, with experience in the use of biological literature and an examination of how to distinguish and evaluate different types of scientific writing and presentations. Experience in the development of a research proposal. Prerequisites: Major in biology or related field; junior standing.
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4.00 Credits
For the undergraduate pre-health professions student. A regional approach to the study of anatomy through the supervised and directed student dissection of human cadavers. Identification of detailed structures and understanding their signif?icance to the body. Prerequisite: One course in biology involving some dissection.
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3.00 Credits
A learning/practicing experience in which the student applies biological understanding and skills in an off-campus professional setting. Prerequisites: Major or minor in biology; junior or senior standing.
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1.00 Credits
Thorough review of the primary and secondary literature pertaining to a particular question, problem, or phenomenon in the biological sciences. Culminates in written report that is presented orally in BIO499. Prerequisites: BIO399; senior standing.
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