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4.00 Credits
1 semester, 4 credits The bewildering diversity of living forms on earth has evolved in accordance with basic physical principles.This course examines the physical rules affecting potential designs of living organisms. Course topics include essential size-shape patterns and the mechanics of walking, running, flying, and swimming. Combines field and laboratory studies of animal structure and function. Prerequisites: BIO 103-104 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
1 semester, 4 credits Animal behavior investigates the mechanisms, ecology, and evolution of actions by animals as well as historical and current perspectives on the study of animal behavior. Emphasis is placed on discussing proximate and ultimate questions about behavior.The laboratory provides instruction on methods for conducting behavioral research, plus field trips. Prerequisites: BIO 103-104.
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4.00 Credits
1 semester, 4 credits Focus on the biology of neurons-their structure, biology, signaling mechanisms, and how they are affected by psychoactive drugs and disease. An emphasis will be placed upon the cellular and molecular approaches to neurobiology. The laboratory will examine the regulation of neuronal activity and development through the use of computer simulations, animal models, and modern research methods. Prerequisite: BIO 200.
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3.00 Credits
2 semesters, 3 credits each The investigation of special problems in biology.The widest freedom of choice of a problem, compatible with the personnel and physical facilities of the department, will be allowed the student.With the permission of the department chairperson, 395 and/or 396 may be elected by highly qualified biology majors on a pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
2 semesters, 3 credits each The investigation of special problems in biology.The widest freedom of choice of a problem, compatible with the personnel and physical facilities of the department, will be allowed the student.With the permission of the department chairperson, 395 and/or 396 may be elected by highly qualified biology majors on a pass/fail basis only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
1 semester, 4 credits An introductory course designed to familiarize students with the principles and scope of ecology.The ecosystem approach is emphasized. Some consideration is given to environmental pollution and conservation of natural resources. Field trips are designed to acquaint students with the various habitats present in Rhode Island and the neighboring states. Prerequisites: BIO 103-104 and permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
1 semester, 4 credits Designed to provide students with an overview of the functional aspects of higher plants: photosynthesis, nutrition, water balance, growth, developmental, and physiological responses to the environment. Emphasis is placed on emerging research and its applications.The laboratory is designed to acquaint students with current experimental techniques in this field. Prerequisites: BIO 103-104.
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4.00 Credits
1 semester, 4 credits Covers the basic principles and mechanisms of animal physiology. Emphasis is placed upon nervous systems, sensory mechanisms, endocrine systems, intracellular signaling mechanisms, and muscle contractility. Homeostatic mechanisms and the systems responsible for supply of the internal environment are also discussed.The laboratory consists of mainly experimental procedures of cellular physiology. Prerequisite: BIO 200 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
1 semester, 4 credits A lecture-laboratory course covering the biology of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Microbes are important research tools in many areas of cellular biology, as well as in microbiology per se. Lectures and laboratory exercises will be devoted to a survey of the microbial world, bacterial metabolism and growth, viruses, bacterial genetics, and host-parasite relationships as applied to man. Prerequisite: BIO 200.
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4.00 Credits
1 semester, 4 credits Students are required to become proficient in the basic preparation techniques of biological materials for transmission and scanning electron microscopy, in the theory and operation of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and the transmission electron microscope (TEM), and in the documentation of data derived from these instruments. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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