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3.00 Credits
Taxonomy, morphology, and epidemiology of animal parasites. Special attention is given to parasites of humans. Diagnostic, clinical, preventative, and control measures stressed. Identification, classification, and anatomy will be stressed in laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102. Offered every other year. Learning Outcome: Information Literacy.
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This course presents a review of adaptive immunity, recognition of self and non-self, effector mechanisms, and common laboratory techniques used to evaluate the state of the immune system. The remaining subjects will deal with the mechanisms by which pathogens avoid immune response, inherited and acquired immunodeficiencies, hypersensitivities, transplant rejections, control of the immune response, immune response to tumors, and vaccinations. Prerequisites: BIOL 101, 102, and CHEM 102. Offered every other year. Learning Outcome: Writing.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to structural organization of the cell and cell physiology. Topics include biological macromolecules, organization and function of cell ultrasound, cellular energetics, transmembrane transport, cell differentiation, cell cycles, apoptosis, signal transduction, and the molecular basis of cancer. The laboratory component will acquaint students with research techniques involved in cytology and molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and junior or senior status. Offered every year. Learning Outcome: Information Literacy.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to biological molecules and their chemistry in living systems. Topics include proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, metabolism, lipids, and nucleic acids. Learning Outcome: Analytical Reading. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and CHEM 204.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the invertebrate groups with emphasis on their taxonomy, morphology, physiology, distribution, and ecology. Lab work includes field studies, collections, and the dissection of selected invertebrates. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102. Offered every other year. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking.
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3.00 Credits
A comparative study of the developmental processes of vertebrates and invertebrates, emphasizing human embryology and development. Attention is given to maturation, fertilization, cleavage, organ-ogeny, and structural and phylogenetic relationships. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102. Offered every other year. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Detailed attention to the anatomy of several vertebrates so that the student may become better acquainted with the phylogeny of organ systems. Laboratory study consists of a comparative study of Amphioxus, dogfish, Necturus, and the cat. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102. Offered every other year. Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Studies of plant and animal forms in their natural environments. Attention will be given to their ecological and phylogenetic relationships. Collection, identification, and preservation techniques will be emphasized. Extensive travel to diverse ecosystems of the United States of America is required, along with a fee to help defray the costs of transportation, food, and lodging. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course is normally offered in Block 7 of odd years. Learning Outcome: Civility.
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3.00 Credits
Studies of plant and animal forms in their natural environments. Attention will be given to their ecological and phylogentic relationships. Collection and identification techniques will be emphasized. Extensive travel to international destinations is usually required. Destinations in the past have included Costa Rica and Mexico. Future trips may include Ecuador, the Azores (Portugal), as well as other destinations. A fee is required of students to help defray the costs of transportation, food, and lodging. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course is normally offered Block 7 of even years. Learning Outcome: Civility.
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3.00 Credits
Projects open to Juniors and Seniors. Formal report is required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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