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Focus on the fossil record of the differentiation of the major vertebrate groups. Study and critical evaluation of the paleontological and neontological evidence for four major macroevolutionary transitions in the history of life: fish to tetrapods, the reptile/mammal differentiation, the evolution of birds from dinosaurs, and the origin of whales. Stresses the importance of the fossil record in the reconstruction of transitions but also covers genetic, physiological, and developmental evidence gathered from living representatives. Required fieldtrip to the Museum of Natural History in Raleigh. Prerequisite: Prior course work in Earth and Ocean Sciences or Biology or consent of instructor. Instructor: Glass
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Covers the physiology and the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of a suite of infectious diseases. Case studies include influenza, cholera, HIV, and myxomatosis, among others, with an emphasis on pathogens infecting humans. Topics include: basic immunology, the physiology of different disease processes and transmission, the role of population size on disease transmission, the effects of climate and behavioral changes on disease dynamics, networks of disease spread, spatial spread of disease, evolution of virulence, antigenic evolution, emerging infectious diseases. Instructor: Johnsen and Koelle
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Introduction to concepts and applications of Systems Biology. Identification of molecular interactions that underlie cellular function using high dimension data acquired through high-throughput approaches. Intended for students with prior training in quantitative fields (computer science, math, physics, statistics, engineering). Instructor: Benfey
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Parallels Genome 48. Focus on contemporary study of human genome with particular attention given to relationships among structural and functional genomics, genome variation and phenotypic variation. Incorporates discussion of social and policy issues created by the Genome Revolution. Students will develop a final paper addressing the science and societal impact of a genomics topic. Prerequisites: Biology 101L/102L or Biology 194FCS or consent of instructor. Instructor: Willard or staff
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How living organisms interact with the physical world, their design, and operation. Covers solid and fluid mechanics using examples from plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates. Emphasizes biological principles. Prerequisite: Physics 53 or equivalent. Instructor: Staff
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1.00 - 1.50 Credits
Comparative physiology of estuarine and marine animals. Physics and chemistry of estuarine and marine environments and physiological adaptations of animal residents. Focus on theory, behavioral, and physiological responses of animals to the major environmental drivers of temperature, salinity, oxygen, and light. Lectures and laboratories illustrating the approaches and methodology, analysis techniques, and written reporting of classical environmental physiology research. One course (fall); one and one-half courses (summer). (Given at Beaufort.) Prerequisites: AP biology, introductory biology, or consent of the instructor, and Chemistry 31L. Instructor: Forward
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Animals as physical and chemical machines; respiration, circulation, neural and hormonal coordination, movement, water balance/excretion, metabolism, thermoregulation, digestion, and responses to special environments. Comparative study of all animals, with an emphasis on vertebrates. Laboratories and independent investigations. Research proposal and class presentation required. Prerequisites: Biology 19 or 25L or 101L and Physics 53L and Chemistry 31L. Instructor: Grunwald or Johnsen
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Principal physiological processes of plants, including respiration, photosynthesis, water relations, and factors associated with plant morphogenesis. Prerequisites: Biology 19 or 25L or 101L and Chemistry 31L; organic chemistry is desirable. Instructors: Pei, Siedow, and Sun
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Introduction to neuroscience, including: basic physiology; microstructure and anatomy of neural tissues; mechanisms of neuronal development and integration; sensory-motor control; auditory, visual, and olfactory systems; the neural foundations of animal behavior; and the evolution of nervous systems. Emphasis on the development and critical evaluation of neuronal theories of brain function using biochemical, mathematical, and/or deductive/inductive models of reasoning and experimentation. Prerequisites: Biology 25L, and Chemistry 12L or 22L or equivalent. Instructor: Bilbo, LaBar or Meck
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1.00 - 1.50 Credits
The molecular basis of behavioral and physiological responses of organisms. Evolution of molecular endocrinology and signal transduction pathways. Focus on the theory and research methodology used to study the evolution of molecular signaling and control systems. Research projects using local invertebrates to study behavioral and physiological responses to environmental signals. Field trips include night walks in local environments and marine fossil expeditions to local strip mines involved with production of fertilizer, food additives, cement, and gravel. One course (fall); one and one-half courses (summer). (Given at Beaufort.) Prerequisites: AP Biology, introductory biology, or consent of instructor; and Chemistry 31L. Instructor: Rittschof
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